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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415) 965-4717
Regular Meeting
Wednesday Board of Directors 375 Distel Circle, D-1
March 24 , 1982 A G E N D A Los Altos, CA 94022
(7 : 30) ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 24 , 1982 ; March 10, 1982
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
(7 :45) 1. Final Adoption of Interim Use and Management Plan for Addition to
Windy Hill Open Space Preserve (Anderson Property) -- D. Hansen
(7 : 45) 2. Use and Management Changes - McNiel Property, Monte Bello Open
Space Preserve -- D. Hansen
(7 : 45) 3. Selection of Bidder for Monte Bello Open Space Preserve Parking
Lot Construction -- H. Grench
NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
(7 : 55) 4. Preliminary Plans for Observing the Tenth Anniversary of the Mid-
peninsula Regional Open Space District -- C. MacDonald
(8 :40) 5. Summary Status Report on Use and Management of Planning Area X -
Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area and San Mateo County
Baylands Reserve -- D. Hansen
(8 : 55) 6 . Proposed Chapparal Management Program Application -- D. Hansen
Resolution Approving an Application for C.D.F. Chapparal Manage-
ment Program - Monte Bello Open Space Preserve Controlled Burning
Project
(9 : 10) 7. Federal Non-Funding of Land and Water Conservation Fund State
Assistance -- H. Grench
Resolution Urging Federal Funding for the Portions of Land and
Water Conservation Fund Grants Directed to the States and Terri-
tories of the United States
(9 : 15) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
CLAIMS
CLOSED SESSION - Land Negotiations
ADJOURNMENT
Herbert A.Grench,General Manager
Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,Nonette G.Hanko,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin
Meeting 82-4
V
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415)965-4717
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
M I N U T E S
February 24 , 1982
I . ROLL CALL
President Katherine Duffy called the meeting to order at 7:38 P.M.
Members Present: Katherine Duffy, Daniel Wendin, Barbara Green,
Edward Shelley, Nonette Hanko, Harry Turner, and Richard Bishop.
Personnel Present: Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, David Hansen,
Jean Fiddes , Del Woods , and Stanley Norton.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. January 27 , 1982
Motion: R. Bishop moved the approval of the minutes of
January 27, 1982 . D. Wendin seconded the motion.
Discussion: N. Hanko requested the second sentence
in the fifth paragraph on page five of the minutes
be corrected to read "She said she felt that San
Carlos and the District had worked on this project
in good faith for over nine years" . R. Bishop accepted
the correction in his motion to approve the minutes.
The motion passed unanimously with E. Shelley abstaining
from the vote since he had not been present at the
meeting.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
J.-Fiddes stated the Board had received a letter, dated February 15, 1982,
from Harry H . Haeussler, 1094 Highland Circle, Los Altos , regarding
the pole barn on the former McNiel property and horse trailer parking.
H. Grench stated Mr. Haeussler's recommendations would be taken
into consideration by staff in the preparation of the use and
management plan for the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve.
K. Duffy stated she had received a letter from the Sempervirens Fund
requesting she participate on the Big Basin Completion Committee and
that the Board endorse the completion campaign of Big Basin Redwoods
State Park. D. Wendin stated he felt it would be valuable for a
representative of the Sempervirens Fund to brief the Board on recent
activities involving Big Basin Redwoods and Castle Rock State Parks
before making a decision on endorsing the completion campaign for
Big Basin Redwoods State Park. K. Duffy requested H. Grench place
a presentation on an agenda in the near future.
Herbert A.Grench.General Manager
Board of Directors.,Katherine Duffy.Barbara Green.Nonette G.Hanko,Richard S.Bishop.Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G Wendin
Meeting 82-4 Page two
IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion: B. Green moved the adoption of the agenda as Presented.
D. Wendin seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Robert Mark, 725 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, requested an update on
the no parking signs along Skyline Boulevard. D. Hansen stated there
was no new information to report on the removal of the signs.
Tom Kavanaugh, 1726 Spring Street, Mountain View, requested the
Board consider hiring an outside group to undertake the redistricting
project and stated East Palo Alto should not be divided between two
wards in any redistricting proposals. After discussion, K. Duffy
stated the Board' s consensus that the Redistricting Committee, com-
posed of three Board members, should continue to be responsible for
making recommendations on the redistricting.
Fred Beddall, 1501 Woodland Avenue, East Palo Alto, asked the status
of the Hassler acquisition project, and H. Grench responded the
Board had adopted a resolution of public necessity for the property,
necessary papers had been filed, and District staff was trying to
continue to acquire the property through negotiations with the City
and County of San Francisco.
VI. NEW BUSINESS WITH NO ACTION REQUESTED
A. Bridge Construction at Rancho San Antonio County Park
D. Hansen reviewed memorandum M-82-22, dated February 18, 1982 ,
regarding the construction of a bridge over Permanente Creek
which would link Cristo Rey Drive with 1-he Rancho San Antonio
Open Space Preserve. He noted staff was recommending that a
joint comprehensive study of the Preserve , County Park, and
Deer Hollow Farm be pursued and that the District grant a road
easement to -the County across the eastern portion of the Preserve
in exchange for an easement in the District' s favor over the
existing County Park road and the bridge to be constructed.
R. Mark stated he was in favor of the foot access trail being
constructed from the County parking lot along Permanente Creek,
and Directors Wendin and Green stated they concurred with Mr. Mark.
In response to a question from N. Hanko, Linda Newberry, Resident
Naturalist for the City of Mountain View at Deer Hollow Farm,
stated she felt points one through eight on pages four and five
of the report covered the concerns she and Paula Bettencourt,
Recreation Director for the City of Mountain View, expressed in
their letter of February 10, 1982 to H. Grench.
D. Hansen noted the word "northeast" should be changed to "north-
west" in the first sentence of point one on page four and requested
the word "northwest" be inserted before the words "County parcel"
in the first sentence of point eight on page four.
Meeting 82-4 Page three
D. Wendin stated he felt it very important to include the City
of Los Altos and the City of Mountain View in any joint planning
done for the area.
Motion: D. Wendin moved the tentative adoption of recommendations
in the staff report with the inclusion of the statement
"The District will invite the City of Mountain View and
the City of Los Altos to participate in the joint planning
process for the Preserve , the County Park, and Deer Hollow
Farm. " B. Green seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
N. Hanko stated agenda items requiring tentative Board approval
should be placed under an agenda category with action requested.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that staff be asked to present to the
Board, as an informational item, the plans outlining
the appearance of the County' s bridge when they are
available. D. Wendin seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
B. Summary Status Report on the Use and Management Plan for Planning
Area VIII (Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve)
D. Woods reviewed the use and management status report for Planning
Area VIII as contained in report R-82-11, dated February 10 , 1982.
In response to a question from E. Shelley, H. Grench stated staff
was not recommending dedication of land in the Manzanita Ridge
area since the option of density transfer or land exchanges
should remain an acquisition tool in the area at this time. He
noted that the final pattern. of private development and Dis-
trict acquisition was still very incomplete.
D. Woods stated the fourth completed use and management recommenda-
tion regarding the capping of the two unused wells on the former
Kennedy Trails property had been included in the report under
the assumption the work would be completed by the date of the
Board meeting. He noted the field staff had not been able to
locate the wells.
Motion: R. Bishop moved the tentative adoption of the use and
management recommendations for Planning Area VIII con-
tained in the staff report. E. Shelley seconded the
motion.
Motion to Amend: N. Hanko moved to amend the motion to include
a statement in the Kennedy Road Area recommendations
that the wells should be found and capped. The motion
to amend was not seconded.
R. Bishop' s motion passed unanimously.
R. Bishop requested the staff report back to the Board on the
status of the wells in question.
Meeting 82-4 Page four
VII. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
D. Hansen reported he, J. Boland, and D. Woods had met with members
of the Mid-Peninsula Trails Council on Saturday morning, February 27,
to inspect damage on the Rogue Valley Trail at the Rancho San Antonio
Open Space Preserve caused by horses on the trail. He said that in
the afternoon, D. Woods and Directors Bishop and Hanko met with
approximately 35 people on the former McNiel property of the Monte
Bello Open Space Preserve to discuss future trails and other uses of
the site as well, as the disposition of existing structures. D. Hansen
stated another public meeting would be held on the Monte Bello Open
Space Preserve on Saturday, March 27 , to discuss further these items
in preparation for the formulation of the use and management plan for
the property.
D. Hansen noted the working parts of the windmill in Windmill Pasture
had been secured and said staff was studying the potential and costs
of repairing the windmill. R. Mark suggested it might be possible
to solicit public contributions to cover the expenses involved in
repairing the windmill.
D. Hansen stated he and J. Boland had met with Tom Harrington to dis-
cuss the paving of a portion of Monte Bello Road.
H. Grench stated the District had been invited by the East Bay Regional
Park District to co-sponsor a reception
ption for the Districts ' legislators
and their key staff members in Sacramento on Monday, March 8 in
connection with the California Parks and Recreation Society Conference.
He noted the reception would be an informal exchange of information
and felt that at least one Board member should be in attendance.
K. Duffy indicated she could attend the reception to represent the
Board. H. Grench noted the cost to the District would be approximately
$200.
Motion: B. Green moved the Board authorize the expenditure of funds
for one or more Board members to go to Sacramento for the
reception and authorize the appropriate expenditure of this
budget item. H. Turner seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
VIII. CLAIMS
Motion: E. Shelley moved the approval of the revised claims 82-4,
dated February 24, 1982 . H. Turner seconded the motion.
Discussion: N. Hanko questioned claim 2934 , and D. Woods
responded the engineering study by Jo Crosby and Associates
had been for a large landslide on the Thornewood property.
J. Fiddes noted the numbering for the last thirteen claims
on the list was incorrect and should sequentially be changed
to numbers 2936 though 2948. The motion to approve the re-
vised claims as corrected passed unanimously.
IX. CLOSED SESSION
The Board adjourned to a Closed Session on land negotiation matters
at 9 :08 P.M.
X. ADJOURNMENT
The Board reconvened to adjourn the meeting at 10 :05 P.M.
Jean H. Fiddes
District Clerk
Claims 82-4
February 24 1982
Meeting 82-4
Revised
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
C L A I M S
rr Amount Name Des'cri Lion
2899 $ 52.80 B & H Equipment Co. Roto Hamner Rental
2900 25.00 Craig Britton Professional Dues-International Right
of Way Association
2901 571.59 California Water Service Water-Rancho San Antonio
2902 2.07 Crest Copies Blueprints
2903 13.83 Clarks Auto Parts and Machine Battery Cables and Misc. Equipment
Shop, Inc.
2904 763.72 Clementina Ltd. Generator Rental
2905 71.89 The Dark Room Photo Processing
2906 17.57 Ewert's Photo Projector-Bulb
2907 27.20. Jean H. Fiddes Private Vehicle Expense
2908 2222.31 First American Title Guaranty Title Insurance' - Skyline Bch
many
A., :, 15.00 First American Title Guaranty Reconveyance Fee - Dahl
Company
2910 27.60 First Interstate Bank of California Note Paying Fees
2911 42.56 Jean H. Fiddes Desk Calculator
2912 11.00 Graphicstat, Inc. Trail Sign Artwork
2913- 166.50 Honeywell Protection Services Ranger Yard Burglar Alarm Service
2914 333.96 W. G. and Lyra Jeffries Note Payment-�Sorah Property
2915 576.78 A. W. and Betty Thom Note Payment-Sorahan Property
2916 42.40 Langley Hill Quarry Base Rock
2917 278.80 Los Altos Garbage Company Garbage Service--January
2918 313.90 Miracle Auto Painting T�Utility ; Boxes on Trucks
2919 35.40 David Hansen Private Vehicle Expense.
2920 65.00 Momterey Bay Training Consortium Stress Workshop- McDonald
2921 205.86 Orchard Supply Hardware Wsc. Field and Shop Supplies
2922 351.15 National Mailing Services -mace Collating and Mailing GarE
2923 175.29 PG & E Electricity-Ranger Yard
2924 48.00 Peninsula Times Tribune San Mateo County Edition Subscripts
2925 70.64 Sageguard Business Systems,. Inc. Accounting Posting Tray and Ledger
2926 61.96 David Topley Reimbursement for Misc.Field
and Ranger Uniform Purchase
February 24, 1982 Revises
It `ng 82-4
Amount Name Description
927 $ 43.59 Union Oil Coupany of California Fuel for Trucks-January
g(28 264.19 IUio Graphics Rancho San Antonio and Fremont
Older Brochures; Skyline Area Trail
11a:p
929 12.40 Victor California Oxygen and Acetylene
930 21.76 Western Fire Equipment McLeod Replacement Parts
931 200.74 Xerox Corporation Hmthl.y Installment Payment
931 324.69 Xerox.Corporation Monthly Maintenance Agreement and
Usage Charge
932 110.20 Del Woods : Private Vehicle Expense
933 69-.991
934 3562.05 • Jo Crosby & Associates Engineering Study_Tiomecaaod
935 25.00 David Hansen Professional Dues-American Society o
Landscape-Architects
2936 40.00 .West Valley Community College Basic Rescue Training Techniques
Park Management Prograan Training. Course for One Ranger
2937 516.00 - Cardillo Travel Systems, Inc. Roundtrip Seattle Airfare for Camp,
Topley, and Escobar for Maintenance
Management School
23rg 2938 106.40 David Topley Maintenance Management School Expens
• for Camp and Topley
2939 25.00 • Recreation and Park conference Pre-Conference Institute-MacDonald
2940 300.00 Susan Cretekos- Windrir 11 Pasture Patrol-=February
2941 276.80 Peninsula Times Tribune Ads-Ranger acid Coordinator .
.
' . Volunteer Programs
2942 179.20 San Jose Mercury Ad-Coordinator of Volunteer ProUams
2943 30.32 Herbert Grench. . Meal Conference Expense
2944 I09.25 Garen Camera Films and Viers
2945 98.00 Padgett-Thompson, .Inc. Mxring Proce& es .Seminar-Fiddes
2946 57.00Jean H. Fiddes Reimbursement for Purchase of Santa:
Clara County Precinct Maps
2947 55.81 Alice Watt Private Vehicle Expense and '
• Film Purchase
2948 163.67 Petty Cash *Maps, Xeroxdng,Postage,Subscriptions
and-Books,Private Vehicle Expense,
Meal Conferences, and Precinct Maps
*Class Cancelled
Meeting 82-5
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415) 965-4717
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
M I N U T E S
MARCH 10 , 1982
I. ROLL CALL
President Katherine Duffy called the meeting to order at 7 :35 P.M.
Members Present: Katherine Duffy, Daniel Wendin, Barbara Green, and
Edward Shelley. Richard Bishop arrived at 7 :40 P.M. Nonette Hanko, and
Harry Turner arrived at 7:45 P.M.
Personnel Present: Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, David Hansen, Charlotte
MacDonald, Stanley Norton, Jean Fiddes, and Emma Johnson
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. February 10, 1982
K. Duffy recommended a revision in the first paragraph of page five
of the minutes, changing the wording from "He noted the wording of
key projects and activities could change. . . " to "He noted that key
projects and activities could change. . . " and a revision in the
second paragraph from ". . .Board would consider these ideas after
staff. . . " to " . . .Board would consider the future form of r)resenta-
tion after staff. . . ".
Motion: E. Shelley moved the approval of the minutes with the two
revisions. B. Green seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously. R. Bishop, N. Hanko, and H. Turner were not
present for the vote.
III. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
E. Johnson reported Senator Alquist had responded to the invitation to
attend the reception in Sacramento on March 8, and a letter, dated
March 5, 1982, had been sent to the President and Board from Alan Hosking,
President of Canada de Verde, Inc. , demanding immediate written notice
of any action taken or any proposed action involving his property.
H. Grench stated a response to Mr. Hosking's letter was not required
since the District has no present intentions regarding his property.
K. Duffy reported receiving an invitation from Sempervirens Fund to its
anniversary celebration on April 4 , from 4 to 6 P.M. She indicated she
had information if any Board member would like to attend.
IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion: E. Shelley moved the adoption of the agenda; B. Green
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
T. Kavanaugh, 1726 Spring Street, Mountain View, suggested the Board
adopt a policy that no public money be spent on private events where
Herbert A.Grench.General Manager
Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy.Barbara Green.NonetteG.Hanko.RichardS.Bishop.EowardG.Shelley.Harry A Turner,Daniel G.Wendin
Meeting 82-5 Pave two
the public is not invited. Board members responded that the money
expended for the legislative reception was well-spent and the cost
for inviting the public would be prohibitive.
VI. OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
A. Final Adoption of Summary Status Report on Use and Management Plan
for Planning Area VIII (Manzanita Ridge Onen Space Preserve)
D. Hansen, referring to memorandum, M-82-23 of March 1, 1982, re-
ported there had been no new comments.
Motion: R. Bishop moved final adoption of the summary status report
on the use and management plan for Vanzanita Ridge, as
amended in memorandum M-82-23, dated March 1, 1982.
E. Shelley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
B. Bridge Construction at Rancho San Antonio County Park
D. Hansen, referring to memorandum M-82-25, dated March 2, 1982 ,
reported the County of Santa Clara had adopted a policy of no
parking except for certain hours on the weekends and holidays on
portions of St. Joseph's Avenue.
C. Britton reported D. Christy of Santa Clara County Parks and Recre-
ation had resigned his position. C. Britton suggested the District's
desire for an advisory review (with no veto power) on the utiliza-
tion of the easement over the District property should be made in
writing.
H. Grench suggested the second item in memorandum M-82-25 could be
appended and made more specific so that an advisory review by the
District would be included.
Motion: R. Bishop moved the Board adopt staff recommendations
regarding bridge construction at Rancho San Antonio including
the four recommendations in staff memorandum M-82-25, dated
March 2 , 1982 , and add to recommendation 2 in the memorandum
that the joint planning shall include an advisory review by
the District of the County's development plans for the area.
N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
VII. NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
A. Proposed Addition to Windy Hill Open Space Preserve (Anderson Property)
C. Britton reviewed report R-82-13, dated March 1, 1982 regarding
the proposed acquisition of a 6 . 2 acre parcel adjacent to Windy Hill.
He noted the parcel had been appraised at $150,000 , and the owner
had offered to sell at the bargain price of $125,000, a generous gift
of $25 ,000 toward the accomplishment of the District' s open space
goals.
D. Hansen reviewed the use and management recommendations of main-
taining the existing barbed wire fence along Skyline Boulevard and
installing boundary plaques at the boundaries. K. Duffy asked that
land management and ranger staff. remove "No Trespassing" signs when
they are noticed.
Motion: H. Turner moved the Board adopt Resolution 82-11, a Resolu-
tion of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District Authorizing Acceptance of Agreement to
Purchase Real Property - Bargain Sale, Authorizing Officer
Meeting 82-5 Page three
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 Trans-
action (Windy Hill Open Space Preserve - Anderson Property) .
B. Green seconded the motion. The notion passed unanimously.
Motion: H. Turner moved the Board tentatively adopt the use and
management recommendations contained in the report and
formally dedicate the property as open space, and unofficially
name the property as an addition to the Windy Hill Open Space
Preserve. B. Green seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
Discussion: H. Grench noted that dedication has been
scheduled at the first reading, but that it may be more
appropriate at the second reading when the Board adopts
use and management plans. K. Duffy stated the Board' s
concurrence that a statement of intent of the dedication
status of a new acquisition would be appropriate at the
first reading.
B. Preliminary Action Plan for the Implementation of the Basic Policy
of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District for Fiscal Year
1982-1983
H. Grench introduced each section of report R-82-12 , dated March 3,
1982 , and asked for comments or questions on the individual sections.
He pointed out the major change in the Open Space Acquisition Pro-
gram was the inclusion of the Enterprise Subprogram which had been
in the Open Space Management Program. K. Duffy noted that Hassler
and Novitiate projects had not been specifically mentioned in either
the Negotiations Subprogram or Key Projects and that she would like
to see them specifically mentioned. H. Grench suggested adding to
the first item in Key Projects and Objectives of the Special Projects
Subprogram: " , specifically the Hassler and Novitiate projects" ,
referring to the current grant Project backlog.
H. Grench noted use and management Planning in the Open Space Manage-
ment Program would be keyed to site emphasis policies and said staff
will return to the Board with proposed policies and a site emphasis
plan.
H. Turner asked D. Hansen to keep hin informed of progress on the
Windy Hill Loop Trail in Portola Valley.
K. Duffy expressed concern about the emphasis on developing standards
for trails as mentioned in number 5 of Other Typical Projects and
Activities, and the Board concurred that trail guidelines should be
developed, eliminating "standards and specifications" from the
language.
H. Grench reported the main emphasis of the Public Communications and
Government Liaison Program will be the tenth anniversary activities.
He said staff has been working on possible projects and will pre-
sent a report on Board and citizen involvement for the anniversary.
H. Grench noted the main change in the General Management and Pro-
gram Support reflects the additional function of Directors'
elections. B. Green noted that staff resources are not allocated
in the program. H. Grench replied that general management staff
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works in the other program areas and it is very difficult to allo-
cate the amount of time expended.
Motion: B. Green moved to adopt tentatively the Action Plan pre-
sented in report R-82-12 , dated March 3, 1982 , as amended
on pages 3 and 12 . H. Turner seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
C. Amendments to District' s Legislative Program
Il. Grench reviewed memorandum M-82-24 , dated March 2, 1982, noting
recommended changes in the language of the Public Resources Code.
Ile recommended setting priorities on the proposed East Bay Regional
Park District legislation after the specific language is reviewed.
He added that progress has been made on the prescribed burning
legislation and Senator Alquist had introduced SB 1680 which will
soon be heard in committee.
H. Grench reported that AB 597 had been signed by the Governor.
Motion: R. Bishop moved the Board adopt the recommendations and
priorities listed in memorandum M-82-24 , dated March 2 .
1982, and moved the Board adopt Resolution 82-12 of the
Board of' Di'rectors of th6 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District, a Resolution bf ' Appreciation to Assemblyman Byron
Sher and Other Local Legislators for Support of Assembly
Bill 597. N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
D. Transfer of Monte Bello Road Right of Way to County of Santa Clara
at Picchetti Ranch Area
C. Britton reviewed report R-82-14, dated March 3, 1982 , noting
the District is basically giving the County a deed of right-of-way.
Motion: B. Green moved the Board adopt Resolution 82-13, a Resolu-
tion of the Board of Directors ; of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District, Approving. of a Deed of Right of Way for
Monte Bello Road to the County of Santa Clara, Authorizing
Officer to Execute Said Deed and Certificate of Acceptanc-
to Quitclaim Deed, and Authorizing General Manager to Execute
Any and All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to
Closing of the Transaction (Portions of Picchetti Ranch Area) .
H. Turner seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
E. Gift of Double-Wide Mobile Home Prom Greg McNiel
D. Hansen reviewed memorandum M-82-26 , dated March 5 , 1982 , and
recommended sale of the mobile home as soon as possible because the
well pump had been stolen, making it impossible to rent even on a
short-term basis.
Motion: E. Shelley moved the Board accept the gift of the double-
wide mobile home as offered by Mr. McNiel and authorize the
General Manager to acknowledge the gift and sign all necessary
documents to complete the transfer, and tentatively adopt
the additional interim use and management considerations con-
tained in memorandum M-82-26 , dated March 5 , 1982.
H. Haeussler asked if the motion included a recommendation
of capping the wells. K. Duffy stated the Board's concurrence
that capping the well would be added to the motion.
Meeting 82-5 Page five
H. Turner seconded the revised- motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
VIII. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
B. Green reported she attended a Special District Government Institute
for Presidents and Board Members of Special Districts in Sacramento.
She noted it was beneficial and recommended Board representation at
next year' s session.
H. Grench noted that four staff members attended parts of the California
Parks and Recreation Society Annual Conference in Sacramento. He,
D. Hansen, and C. MacDonald reported on sessions they attended.
K. Duffy stated she represented the Board at the legislators' reception
in Sacramento, co-hosted by the East Bay Regional Park District. She
noted she talked with Representatives Sher and Naylor regarding legis-
lation on extending the lease agreements, and with Senator Alquist
regarding the controlled burn.
C. Britton reported his attendance at the retirement event for "Doc"
Mattison, Director of Parks and Recreation for San Mateo County.
H. Grench reported that the District' s new bill, AB 2521, will be heard
on March 16 before the Assembly Local Government Committee, and that
he will testify; he asked the Board to authorize the President of
the Board to attend and testify also.
Motion: R. Bishop moved the Board authorize the Board President or
her representative to attend the Committee hearing in
Sacramento. E. Shelley seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
IX. CLAIMS
Motion: N. Hanko moved the approval of the revised claims 82-5,
dated March 10, 1982. E. Shelley seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
X. CLOSED SESSION
President Duffy recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 9 :37 P.M.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
The Board reconvened to adjourn at 10 :53 P.M.
Emma Johnson
Secretary
Claims 82-5
v--ch 10,1982
Ang 82-5
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
C L A I M S
Amount Name Des*ctiption
2949 15.40 B & H Equipment Co. Trailer 'Rental
2950 77.83 P.E Ohara Culvert Connectors
2951 72.18 James Boland Trail Seminar Banquet and Meals for P.anger
Interview Panel
2952 760.00 Aurelio Bertetta, Joseph Interest. Payment-Catalano Property
Brousseau and Fred C. Bertetta.Sr.
2953 13.17 Bull's Glass & Screen Center Screen Door Repair-Ranger Office
2954 750.00 CA Advocates, Inc. Legislative Consultant-February
2955 30.00 California Journal Subscription
2956 12.06 Clark's Auto Parts,Inc. Auto Parts
2957 213.00 Communications Research,Inc. Radio Maintenance--February
2958 30.00 Coyote Point Ywseun Training Session for Docents
2959 48.00 General Telephone Directory Co. Telephone Listing
2( 56.70 H.S Crocker Co. , Inc. Miscellaneous Office Supplies
2961 24.79 DEM Associates Book-California, Elections Code
2962 25,000.00 First American Title Insurance Co.land Acquisition-Anderson Property
2963 31.06 Frog Pond Meal Conferences-Redistricting Com-nittee.
2964 223.58 Harfst Associates,Inc. Budget Computer Services-January
2965 26.40 Helming's Carburetor & Electric Vehicle Service
Service
2966 36.70 Robert MaKibbin Educational Assistance
2967 79.20 Charlotte MacDonald Private Vehicle Expense
2968 278.79 Mbil Oil Co. Gasoline for Trucks
2969 37.00 Stanley Norton January Expenses-Telephone,Copying,lTeals
2970 139.22 Norneyls Miscellaneous Office Supplies
2971 323.39 PG and E Utilities
2972 854.46 Pacific Telephone Telephone Service
2973 6.16 Palo Alto Utilities Utilities
2974 30.00 Peninsula Pro-Flame Propane Tank Rental Fee-Rancho San Antonio
2975 1,266.34 Peninsula Oil Co. Gasoline for Vehicles
54.00 Peninsula Times Tribune Bid Advertisement-MSP Parking Lot
2977 8.16 Rancho Hardware & Garden Shop Hardware and Plumbing Supplies
2978 4,050.00 Rogers, Vizzard & Tallett Legal Services-January
Meeting 82-5
nmount Name Description-
2979 $ 159-90. San Francisco Newspaper Agency Real Property Representative Ad
448.'00 San Jose Mercury: Real Property Representative and PLIblic
Comanications Ad
'rotices-MBOSP Parking Lot
2981 262.75 San Jose Mercury Legal h
2982 428.02 Shell Oil Co. Gasoline and Repairs for Vehicles
2983 244.86 Signs of the Times Trail Signs
2984 80.56 San, Mateo Times Legal Nbtice4WSP Parking Lot Bids
2985 18.00 David.M. Tbpley Educational Assistance
2986 38.94 ' Alice Watt Private Vehicle Expense
2987 24.85 Westeim.Fire Equipment Co. Fire Tools
2988 12.00 Western Governmental Research Job Finder Subscription
Association
2989 175.00 Regents of the University of C& Enrollment Fees-Pres. & Board Members
Institute
2990 46.15 . Uno Graphics Skyline Area Trails Brochures
2991 151.11 Petty Cash Miscellaneous office S-upplies,Precinct
Maps, Lodging for Ranger Interviewer,
Yap Duplication,Fil4n,%al -Conferences.
Postage and Private Vehicle Expense-.
M-82-28
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1 low March 24 , 1982)
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
March 16 , 1982
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Planager
RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager; D. Woods ,
Open Space Planner; M. Gundert,
Associate Open Space Planner
SUBJECT: Final Adoption of Interim Use and Management Plan for
Addition to Windy Hill Open Space Preserve (Anderson
Property)
Discussion: At your meeting of March 10 , 1982 , you approved a
proposed addition to Windy Hill Open Space Preserve (see report
R-82-13 , dated March 1, 1982) . You also tentatively approved
the use and management recommendations made in the report, de-
ferring final adoption to your March 24 , 1982 meeting to allow
time for public comment. One additional use and management
recommendation was suggested at your March 10 meeting concerning
removal of old metal "Private Property" and "No Trespassing"
signs along the property boundary. Staff has received no
additional public comments.
Recommendation: I recommend you approve the use and management
plan for the addition to Windy Hill Open Space Preserve as
contained in report R-82-13 of March 1, 1982 , with the following
addition: 3) Remove old metal "Private Property" and "No
Trespassing" signs along the property boundary.
M-82-29
AAr (Meeting 82-6
low
March 24 , 1982)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
March 16 , 1982
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
PREPARED BY: D. Hansen, Land Manager
SUBJECT: Use and Management Changes - McNiel Property,
Monte Bello Open Space Preserve
At your meeting of March 10 , 1982 , you approved acceptance of
the double-wide mobile home as a gift from the McNeils (see memorandum
M-82-26 , dated March 5 , 1982) . This action and the intention to
sell the mobile home should be included as changes to the original
use and management plans for the property.
Recommendation: I recommend that you amend the adopted use and
management plans for the former McNiel property by adding the
following items :
1. Accept the gift of the double-wide mobile home.
2. Secure the mobile home and appurtenant utilities , if home
is not rented, and proceed to auction it at the earliest
possible time.
3. Rent the home in the interim to prevent vandalism, if feasible
to do so on a very short-term basis.
4 . Secure the water system from any possible hazards to the
public which may have been created by the recent theft of
the well pump, if home is not rented.
M-82-30
Meetincr 82-6
March 24 , 1982
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
March 18 , 1982
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: Selection of Bidder for Monte Bello Open Space Preserve
Parking Lot Construction
Bids for the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve parking lot will be
due on Friday, March 19. Staff will analyze them early next week
and will be prepared to make a recommendation at your March 24
meeting.
M-82-32
(Meeting 82-6
March 24 , 1982)
6
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
March 24 , 1982
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: Selection of Bidder for Monte Bello Open Space
Preserve Parking Lot
Discussion: Staff has completed the analysis of bids for
the parking lot mentioned in my March 24 memorandum to you
(M-82-30) . The attached table summarizes the seven bids
received.
Recommendation: I recommend that the bid of Neu Brothers
Grading and Paving Company be accepted and that the General
Manager be authorized to enter into a contract with Neu Brothers
for performance of the work.
3/24/82
BID SUMMARY - The following is a summary breakdown of bids received for the construction
of the Monte Bello Preserve parking lot grading and surfacing project
AFFIRMATIVE BIDDERS PROJECT IMPORT FILL MAIN
CONTRACTOR ACTION COMP . BOND STAKING ADD-ON PROJECT TOTAL
A. Neu Bros. Grading & Paving YES YES $1, 200 $6 , 380 $19 ,254 $ 26 ,834
Burlingame, CA
B. O' Grady Paving, Inc. YES YES 1 , 200 5 ,225 27 ,764 34 ,189
Mountain View, CA
C. Keyco Engineering Corp. YES YES N/C 8 , 000 22 ,370 30 ,370
Burlingame, CA With contingence (8 , 800) (24 ,607) (34 ,407)
D. McCarthy and Spiesman YES YES 1 ,120 4 ,445 27 ,717 .45 33 ,282
Santa Clara, CA With contingenci s (4 , 889) (30 ,488) (36 ,497)
E. Raymond J. Bragato, Inc . YES YES 2 , 160 5 ,500 31, 341 39 ,001
Belmont, CA
F. Norman B. Houge, Inc. YES YES 1,200 7 ,270 38 ,441 46 ,911
Campbell, CA
G. Bob Bilt Roadways N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C 50 ,000
Alviso, CA
N/C - Not Completed
M-82-31
(Meeting 82-6
V March 24 , 1982)
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
March 19 , 1982
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
PREPARED BY: C. MacDonald, Public Communications Coordinator
SUBJECT: Preliminary Plans for Observing the 10th Anniversary of
the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Introduction: The District 's 10th Anniversary on November 7 , 1982
provides an opportunity to increase public interest and involvement
through an informational campaign and a series of public events.
Discussion: Some suggested goals for the 10th Anniversary plan are
as follows:
• Increase positive public awareness of the District ' s
programs and goals.
• Foster a sense of community among the District ' s site-users
and supporters.
• Encourage a wider community interest and involvement in
District activities.
• Thank the many people who have helped the District in its
formative years.
• Celebrate: have fun!
We suggest that the District schedule two main events in observance
of the 10th Anniversary:
1. An outdoor "field day" or "country fair, " to be held in
late summer or early fall. Some possible locations are
Rancho San Antonio County Park/Rancho San Antonio Open Space
Preserve, Monte Bello Open Space Preserve, or Skyline Ridge
Open Space Preserve. The Rancho San Antonio County Park -
Open Space Preserve complex would probably be the best lo-
cation in terms of parking, picnic, and restroom facilities.
Some possible activities at the Field Day could include:
• A cross-country run on District land - organized by
a group like the Road Runners.
• An equestrian event-- sponsored by an equestrian group
or by the Midpeninsula Trails Council.
Preliminary 10th R.—iversary Plans Page two
° Special events for the physically limited -- possibly
sponsored by the De Anza College Physically Limited
Program or by a wheelchair athletics group.
° An outdoor display of paintings and photos featuring
MROSD preserves -- organized by local groups like the
Peninsula Outdoor Painters or the watercolor society.
° Open-space-oriented contests and games for children
and adults -- perhaps organized with the help of
various groups such as our own Docents , the Environ-
mental Volunteers , Deer Hollow Farm, etc.
° A demonstration of MROSD Ranger rescue techniques.
° A big picnic - perhaps including food donated by
various "friends of the District. "
° Special 10th birthday nature walks led by MROSD
docents and other groups such as Environmental
Volunteers , Deer Hollow Farm personnel, and Nature
Explorations .
° other activities , to be planned and organized as the
date grows closer.
2. A Founders ' Day Dinner, to be held on Saturday, November 13
or Saturday, November 6 , at , for example, the University
Club of Palo Alto. Guests would include the District 's
"Founders" and other early supporters; elected representatives
at the City, County, and state levels; members of the District
Board and staff; representatives from other park and open
space districts; District volunteers ; representatives of
environmental and community groups; and other interested
members of the public (depending on available space) . The
dinner itself would be essentially self-supporting and run
between $15-$20 per person, depending which menu was chosen.
The program could include a keynote speaker, recognition of
"special people" : founders , donors , special volunteers ,
along with some kind of "entertainment" such as a multi-
media presentation. (Dancing is also another possibility,
if someone wants to donate a band! )
Other events that could take place, if District volunteers or outside
groups are willing to sponsor them as part of the celebration, include :
° A series of "Open Space Open Houses " on different preserves.
This could be sponsored by the Docent Program.
° An "Armchair Tour" of the preserves. This would be an audio-
visual presentation at some place like the Syntex Auditorium.
Perhaps POST or some other group could sponsor the event and
charge admission, with proceeds to go toward a project such
as the trail between Portola Valley and Windy Hill.
Preliminary 10th Anniversary Plans Page three
° A bus tour of the preserves for the press and/or elected
officials--based on the willingness of county transit or a
bus company to supply the bus .
° A traveling display of paintings or photographs of District
lands done by people in the community - sponsored by local
art or photography clubs.
Events such as these would be undertaken only if volunteers or
community groups are able to carry them out from start to finish.
There is not sufficient staff time available to accomplish them
otherwise.
The informational campaign to support the celebration could include
the following:
° A series of informational news releases focusing on the
District 's accomplishments during its 10-year history building
up to the 10th birthday events.
° Special 10th Anniversary displays. Duplicate copies of
small, portable displays could be placed in various locations
around the District on a rotating basis. Extra volunteer hell
would have to be recruited for transportation.
0 A special 10th Anniversary slide show could be created for
presentation to school and community groups.
Special Publications :
° A 10th Anniversary Progress Report would be printed in quantity
and distributed either as a newspaper insert or through a
special mailing.
° A special edition of Openspace newsletter could incorporate
the 10th Anniversary theme and might include the map showing
how to reach all District sites , as proposed under site
emphasis.
° A 10th birthday "gifts catalogue" could be an inexpensive
insert in the 10th Anniversary newsletter, giving people
an opportunity to give such things as $ X per foot of new
trail, $ Y for a senior citizens ' resting bench , $ Z for a
set of tires for a ranger truck. . . .etc.
The purpose would be partly to raise a little money, and
partly to help people feel a personal involvement in making
the preserves more accessible to public.
Support for these special activities could be provided as follows :
1. Appointment of a Board member to serve as liaison between the
Board, staff, and the various community groups involved in
the 10th Anniversary plans . The liaison person ' s task
would be to provide staff with Board members ' ideas and
input, and to help facilitate contacts with individuals and
representatives of other agencies or groups.
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Preliminary 10th Anniversary Plan Page four
2. Enlist a citizens ' advisory committee for the 10th Anniversary
celebration. The committee could be largely an honorary one ,
whose functions would be primarily ceremonial. Committee
members ' names would appear, for example, on the programs
for 10th Anniversary events, and committee members could serve
as useful community contacts. Membership on the committee
would in itself signify an important contribution to the
Districts ' formation or to its progress during the first ten
years. The committee could also be a working group consisting
of representatives of organizations participating in the
celebration. The committee would operate with careful coordina-
tion by District staff or by a consultant.
3 . Contract with a consultant or "events specialist" to over-
see the planning and accomplishment of the outdoor event and
the Founders ' Day dinner and to coordinate the voluntary
involvement of individuals and groups in these events.
4. Include sufficient funds in the 1982-1983 budget to carry
out the suggested 10th Anniversary activities. In addition
to costs for special publications , I would suggest that
$5 ,000. 00 over the normal Public Communications budget for the
10th Anniversary celebration net costs is an appropriate level
of expenditure.
Recommendations : I recommend that you discuss the ideas presented
herein, as well as your own, modify them as appropriate, and approve
a conceptual plan for the 10th Anniversary celebration.
I feel that to be successful the celebration must truly involve
people, Board and public , and these people must want to participate
actively. Staff would provide much of a "helper" and catalyst
function.
R-82-16
(Meeting 82-6
AW March 24 , 1982
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REPORT
March 16 , 1982
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen , Land Manager; D. Woods, Open
Space Planner; M. Gundert Associate Open
en p
Space Planner
SUBJECT: Summary Status Report on the Use and Management of Planning
Area X - Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area and San
Mateo County Baylands Reserve
Introduction: The use and management plan for Planning Area X was last
presented to you in the form of a summary review on September 24 , 1980
(see report R-80-21, dated September 17 , 1980) . In accordance with the
open space management priorities (see memorandum M-81-96 , dated September
18, 1981) , the use and management plan presented in this report will be
in the form of a summary status report.
Since the last use and management plan was presented to you, two acquisi-
tions have occurred in the planning area. The acquisitions, totalling 188
acres, created a new baylands reserve, the San Mateo County Baylands Re-
serve. The additions to the planning area are :
1) Cooley Landing - Westbay Associates parcel, 40 acres; escrow closed
November 26 , 1980; undedicated.
2) Leslie Salt parcel, 148 acres; escrow closed June 19 , 1981; undedicated.
I. Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area - Site Use and Management
The 54 acre Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area continues to
receive very limited use. The Environmental Volunteers use the site
and adjacent lands for environmental education programs , and docents
and other visitors use the area for birdwatchina or bayland walks .
Due to the relatively isolated nature of the area, patrol is infre-
quent. However, there are no signs of use and management problems
The Santa Clara Valley Water District is currently involved in a
levee improvement project enabling Stevens Creek to carry 100 year
flood waters. This project involves raising the existing levees,
dredging the creek channel, and raising the existing vehicle bridge
at the end of Crittenden Lane. The dredging of the creek channel
has been completed south of the vehicle bridge, and the rest of the
project is anticipated to be completed by June, 1982 . As part of
the project, the District has been offered mitigation to apply to
eventual restoration of the shoreline study area.
R-82-16 Page two
In March, 1981, the District and the City of Mountain View filed a
joint application for a Coastal Conservancy Public Access Grant for
the construction of a portion of the South Bay Trail on levees in
Mountain View Shoreline Park and the Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature
Study Area (see report R-81-19 , dated May 6 , 1981) . A bridge con-
structed over Stevens Creek will connect the two trails. The
initial grant was awarded in July 1981 for $125 ,000 ($58 ,050 less
than requested in the grant application) . The City of Mountain
View will act as lead agency and supervise construction of the trails
and bridge, both on Mountain View property and District lands. The
construction of the trail through Shoreline Park is now underway,
with the City using the California Conservation Corps as the workforce.
However, due to the Water District' s levee improvement project ex-
tending north of the Crittenden bridge, the recreational bridge had
to be relocated at an increase in cost to the project. In February
1982, the District returned to the Coastal Conservancy requesting
additional funding for the project, and received $25, 000 from the
Coastal Conservancy. This funding, along with a $5 ,000 District
commitment, should cover the increased cost. Bridge and trail con-
struction on Stevens Creek Nature Study Area will begin upon comple-
tion of the Water District ' s project.
The Naval Air Station, Moffett Field, is proposing a storm drainage
project which includes the construction of extensive flood protection
levees and storm drainage facilities. In June 1981, District staff
received a copy of the Draft Environmental Assessment of the project.
The District reviewed and commented on the document, focusing con-
cerns on the impact of the project on implementation of the Planned
Bayfront Trail and preservation of unique marshland.
The final Environmental Assessment on the project was received this
month and includes all written comments on the document and the Navy' s
responses. District staff is concerned that the Department of the
Navy has declared a "Finding of No Significant Impact" , which means
they will not have to prepare an Environmental Impact Report.
Staff has some concerns about this finding since the project, as
proposed, could have significant impacts on the District' s property.
The Navy' s project states a preference to construct a levee around
the west and north side of the District ' s property and channel all
storm drainage from the Moffett Property into the existing marsh
and eventually Stevens Creek. The project is scheduled in 1988 .
Several meetings have been held with representatives of Moffett
Field, Santa Clara County, the City of Sunnyvale , the City of Mountain
View, Santa Clara Valley Water District, and District staff to dis-
cuss the Bayfront Trail including its relationship to Moffett Field
and Crittenden Marsh. Navy responses voiced at these meetings and
in a followup letter were that they could support a public baylands
trail on their property but that (1) the proposed Bayfront Trail align-
ment may be located on the lands of others , and (2) the protection
of their jet fuel lines and ammunitions dump safety arc was their
critical concern.
R-82-16 Page three
A. Dedication Status
The 54 acres are dedicated.
B. Completed Use and Management Recommendations
1. Public access to the land is open but limited to the levee
via the easement access across the bridge at the end of
Crittenden Lane.
C. Incompleted Use and Management Recommendations
1. Due to the isolated nature of the site , patrol is limited to
infrequent visits.
Status : Efforts will continue to effect a mutual assistance
agreement with NASA/Ames and the U.S . Navy (Moffett Field)
to provide perimeter security and patrol surveillance.
2 . Staff -should continue to work with Santa Clara County, the
Santa Clara Valley Water District, the City of Mountain View
Parks and Recreation, NASA/Ames, and the U.S. Navy to plan
a levee configuration and bridge location consistent with
the Bayfront Trails Plan.
Status: The District and the City of Mountain View received
a grant from the Coastal Conservancy to construct a hiking/
bicycling trail through Mountain View Shoreline Park and
Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area, and a bridge
across Stevens Creek. Construction will be supervised by
the City of Mountain View, and completion is anticipated in
Summer, 1982.
Staff will continue to work with representatives of Moffett
Field and others on the configuration and lavout of the Bay-
front Levee Trail and on how the Moffett Field storm drainage
project affects our property.
3. Boundary plaques and preserve signs should be installed as
appropriate.
Status: Upon completion of the bridge and hiking/bicycling
trail, boundary plaques and signs will be installed.
D. New Use and Management Recommendations
None
San Mateo County Baylands Reserve - Site Use and Management
This area consists of the former Westbay Associates property and
the former Leslie Salt pond, totalling 188 acres. Use of this area
has been limited due to restricted access.
The District applied for a Coastal Conservancy Wetlands Enhancement
grant in May, 1981, requesting funds to acquire 6 . 3 acres of marsh-
land and disturbed area currently owned by the City and County of
San Francisco, and to enhance and return the area to marshland. No
decision has been made on the application by the Conservancy, but
negotiations have been initiated by the Conservancy with the City
and County of San Francisco for purchase of the 6 . 3 acre parcel.
Ravenswood Triangle , the CalTrans mitigation parcel for the Dum-
barton Bridge project is intended to eventually be deeded to the
R-82-16 Page four
District. At the present time, it is still in litigation; the
State' s eminent domain proceedings have begun and an order of
possession has been authorized. The 50 acre property is being
returned to its natural condition as a part of the mitigation process.
As a condition of an industrial park development on the thirty acre
property located adjacent to the former Leslie Salt parcel, 20 acres
of the parcel will be dedicated as open space and could potentially
be deeded to the District for management. Baylands access would be
provided by trails on a perimeter levee around the industrial park
and a boardwalk linking the former Leslie Salt pond levees. Neigh-
borhood and public access will be available from Demeter Street in
East Palo Alto.
A. Dedication Status
The 188 acres are undedicated and should remain in that status
to allow flexibility for possible marina development.
B. Completed Use and Management Recomendations
1. Leslie Salt Company completed its salt processing operation
utilizing the salt pond and has removed the pumps from their
moorings. The pond is currently in a dry state.
2. Due to the lack of public road access to the Reserve and the
presence of debris such as broken concrete , the property re-
mains in controlled access status. Requested visits to the
site are handled through the existing permit process.
C. Incompleted Use and Management Recommendations
1. Staff should reach an agreement with the adjacent landowner
whose boatworks and auxiliary buildings infringe on District
property. A month to month lease agreement should be arranged,
if possible .
Status: A meeting was held with the owner of the boatworks,
but no written agreement was reached. Staff should continue
to work on securing a written agreement incorporating the
possibility of the landowner acting as caretaker to the Dis-
trict property.
2 . Staff should investigate a method of study to determine the
possible reopening of certain areas of the salt pond to tidal
action, timing of draining, and debris removal.
Status : Staff members have met with several consultants
and baylands agency representatives on the possibility of
preparing such a study. Staff should continue to investi-
gate the best method of proceeding with further studies.
D. New Use and Management Recommendations
None.
Recommendation: I recommend that you tentatively adopt the updated use
and management recommendations herein.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REPORT
March 18 , 1982
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager; A. Watt ,
Environmental Analyst
SUBJECT: Proposed Chaparral Management Program Application
Introduction: In February 1980 , staff filed an application for
;California Urban Forestry Grant funds from the California Depart-
ment of Forestry for the implementation of a controlled burning
program as outlined in the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve Fire
Management Plan. Subsequently, you approved the first phase of
the controlled burn and the Phase I Forestry Grant at your
August 13 , 1980 meeting (see report R-80-47 , dated August 5 , 1980) .
The Phase I section of the plan was successfully completed with
the help of a $12 ,000 Urban Forestry Program Grant. Six hundred
and forty acres (approximately one square mile) of ridgetop,
primarily grasslands , were burned in February, 1981 , as shown
on the accompanying map. The burn occurred later than originally
planned because of unsuitable weather conditions earlier in the
season, but all indications are that the burn was beneficial to
the land.
The completed burning of the upper grassland areas also helps
make it possible to burn the lower brush and forested areas in a
controlled manner. This lower area contains the 1 ,000 foot deep
Stevens Creek Canyon, which has a dangerously high fire fuel
load made up of tree litter, standing dead trees , and excessive
undergrowth. The controlled burning program would eliminate much
of this fuel and maintain the forest in a healthy condition. The
Phase II grant application proposed the burning of a mosaic
pattern of 300 scattered acres within the approximately 600 acre
lower area (see attached map for total area) .
In March 1981 , you passed a resolution approving an application
for California Urban Forestry Grant funds from the California
Department of Forestry for the implementation of Phase II of a
controlled burning program as outlined in the Monte Bello Open
Space Preserve Fire Management Plan (see memorandum M-81-36 ,
dated March 19 , 1981) .
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Since the Phase II grant was not funded, due to CDF 's decision
not to fund projects on a year-to-year basis , staff would like
to submit an application for the State ' s Chaparral Management
Program to continue the controlled burning plan at Monte Bello Ridge.
The Chaparral Management Program
1. Legislation
The Chaparral Management Program is a new program administered
by the California Department of Forestry to reduce flammable
vegetation in wildlands by a program of fuel management.
Senate Bill 1704 (authored by Senator Barry Keene) , is the
basic enabling legislation for this program, authorizing a
concerted effort to manage wildland fires in State Responsi-
bility Areas . The bill became effective July 1 , 1981 . The
program is funded by the Energy and Resources Fund, which
receives income from tideland oil revenues . Under SB 1704 ,
the State may assume up to 90 percent of the costs of con-
ducting a project, provide liability insurance , and suppress
any escaped fires. The priorities among projects are deter-
mined on the basis of public safety as a major concern.
Under the original SB 1704 legislation, only State Responsi-
bility Areas qualified for the program. At the District ' s
initiation, Senators Alquist and Keene have introduced a
new bill, SB 1680 , which would also allow CDF to do controlled
burning on public or private lands adjacent to a State
Responsibility Area (S .R.A. ) if fuel accumulation on those
lands is such that a fire there would pose a threat to the
State Responsibility Area.
Passage of SB 1680 will mean that the Monte Bello Open Space
Preserve will immediately qualify for State assistance under
the Chaparral Management Program. It does not qualify for
the program under current legislation because , although it
is almost surrounded by a State Responsibility Area, much
of the Preserve is within the boundaries of the City of Palo
Alto and therefore outside the S .R.A. (see attached map) .
However, a fire on the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve would
clearly threaten the adjacent State Responsibility Area.
2. Management Plan
For each proposed project, an individual land management
plan is prepared. This plan need not be long or complex,
but clearly states the landowner ' s objectives and management
intent. It is developed using the Coordinated Resource
Management planning process which considers various invest-
ment strategies and recommends methods to be used, as well
as the most cost-effective and efficient tools , weather
and timing.
This land management plan becomes a part of the application
for assistance under the Chaparral Management Program. An
Environmental Checklist is used to evaluate the effects of
the proposed plan on the environment and to ensure positive
effects overall. on the basis of this completed application
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procedure, projects that deliver both significant benefits
and mitigate harmful effects are approved. once this is
done, a contract is prepared and the operation proceeds .
3. Method
The long range goal of the Chaparral Management Program is
to encourage a mosaic of vegetation types and age classes
that provides optimum fire suppression and resource manage-
ment options while protecting soil stability and water
quality.
A promising tool for prescribed burning is the helitorch, a
newly introduced fire starting device, suspended under a
helicopter. The CDF has two helicopters completely equipped
for helitorch burning, which would be available for use in
the local chaparral management program. By the end of 1983 ,
CDF will operate a fleet of twelve helicopters , thus trying
to assure adequate coverage of the entire state for fire
fighting and prescribed burning operations at the lowest
possible cost.
The helitorch consists of an aluminum frame, 55 gallon barrel,
pump, and ignition device. The fuel used is a mixture of
regular gas and fuel thickener (aluminum shavings) , which
forms "gelgas" . The pilot activates the pump and ignition
device which spreads the "gelgas" on the ground in golf
ball size drops and ignites the brush.
The helitorch has been used for burning brush in California
since 1979 . Not only is prescribed burning less costly with
a helitorch ($5 to $7/acre) , it is more efficient and not as
risky as brush burning by hand. The helitorch can ignite
brush when conditions are wetter than normal , and this tool
also permits the use of prescribed fires in areas previously
declared unsafe or inaccessible. Another advantage is the
ability to burn large areas quickly so that air currents
will carry smoke to high altitudes and reduce low level air
pollution. Use of the helitorch at certain times of the
year can eliminate costly preparation of fire lines and
soil disturbance with tractors. In this way, both costs
and erosion can be reduced.
Well planned use of the helitorch can protect and improve
watersheds, improve wildlife habitat, and help provide
protection from catastrophic wildfires.
District Use of Program:
Staff feels that the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve may pose
the greatest threat of disastrous unmanageable wildfire in the
District and it is therefore important to continue the District
fire management program. The 3000 acre preserve is located in
the dry foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains and contains highly
flammable chaparral , grassland, and mixed hardwood and conifer forests.
Ifa fire were to start in Stevens Creek Canyon, fuel conditions
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and topography are such that the vegetation on the entire
Preserve could be destroyed, as well as that on public lands
and adjacent State Responsibility Area.
The Preserve is visited by hikers, equestrians , and picnickers.
A master plan has been prepared for development of hiking and
equestrian trails , a backpack camp, and a parking area. The
Preserve is expected to become one of the major hiking areas
on the Midpeninsula and be incorporated into the existing '40
mile Skyline-to-the-Sea trail route when development of visitor
facilities and improvement of access is completed during 1982 .
This high visitor use may also increase the possibility of wild-
fire and the dangers to members of the public.
The Chaparral Management Program offers a way for the District
to continue the Monte Bello Fire Management Program at reasonable
cost. We would have the expertise and experience of the California
Department of Forestry in refining and implementing the original
plan. The efficiency of the helitorch would allow the District
and CDF to burn additional acreage this year.
Staff would like to burn in early spring (before mid-April) .
However, the timing of the enabling legislation, processing of
the application by the State, and weather may mean postponing
the burn until after the first fall rains. Staff is concerned
about potential undesirable impacts from a later spring burn.
A small limited burn in the spring may be feasible. Details
of possible problems with late spring burning are outlined in
Attachment A.
The Phase I burn has stimulated positive responses from other
land management groups and public agencies . The Monte Bello
Open Space Preserve could become a demonstration area located
20 minutes from a city center that would encourage other public
agencies and private landowners to integrate controlled burning
into urban forest management. Assistance from the Chaparral
Management Program would help the District accomplish these
objectives. Staff feels that continuation of the Monte Bello
Ridge controlled burning pilot program is an important part
of responsible land stewardship.
Recommendation: I recommend that you authorize staff to apply for
the CDF Chaparral Management Program by approving the attached
resolution and to enter into the necessary contract for implemen-
tation of Phase II of the Monte Bello open Space Preserve Fire
Management Plan.
Since CDF would be preparing a burn plan based upon' use of
the helitorch technique, the Phase II area may be somewhat
different than that shown on the District' s original plan.
At this point, out-of-pocket costs to the District are not known,
but are expected to be small . I will report back to you for
further authorization if they are greater than $2000.
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR
C.D.F. CHAPARRAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM -
MONTE BELLO OPEN SPACE PRESERVE
CONTROLLED BURNING PROJECT
WHEREAS , the California Department of Forestry
is responsible for the administration of the Chaparral
Management Program within the State, setting up necessary
rules and procedures governing application under the program;
and
WHEREAS , continuation of fire management for the
Monte Bello Open Space Preserve is important to the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of
Directors is :
a. Willing to enter into a contract with the
California Department of Forestry to conduct
the operation, and
b. Willing to assume a proportionate share of the
cost of site preparation and other operations ,
and to guarantee payment of such share.
C. Developing or will have completed a plan for
follow-up management of the land to be treated
under this program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Manager of
the District is authorized to enter into a contract with the
California Department of Forestry on the District ' s behalf .
Attachment A
Problems with Late Spring Burning
1. The vegetation has a high moisture content this spring due to
the unusually large amount of rain. The plants are currently
too wet to burn, as demonstrated by the failure of the recent
helitorch burn on Mt. Hamilton. By the time fuel moisture is
at an acceptable level , the season may be so far along that
burning could have undesirable impacts.
2 . The effect of burning depends upon the timing of the burn in
relation to the plants ' growth cycle. Chaparral plants are
adapted to summer and fall burns, when the leaves are dried
out or dormant. Fires in May and June catch plants at a
time when stored food reserves (starch) in their root systems
are at a low point because most food reserves have been used
in the growth of new leaves . If the burning occurs right
after this spring growth surge, the plant may not be able
to regenerate. Species that sprout after a fire, such as
chamise and coyote bush, are particularly hard hit by late
spring burns . They may sprout but then die, because they do
not have enough reserves to carry them through the winter.
Burns in October and later give the plant a chance to store
enough extra food to carry it through the sprouting period.
(Sometimes this effect can be a desirable alternative, as
when the object is to eliminate the chaparral and replace
it with grassland. )
3. Seed survival is also affected by soil moisture at the time
of the burn. Dry seeds can withstand higher temperatures
than moist seeds . In addition, many of these seeds are
stimulated to germinate as a result of the fire. If burns
are carried out during periods of high soil moisture , the
seeds which readily take up water, such as Ceonothus , will
be killed. This will reduce species diversity by eliminating
most of the species that depend on seeds for their reproduction.
4 . The bird nesting season has already begun and will reach a
peak in April and May. Burning too late will destroy the
young in the nests. Wrentits , Bewick' s wrens , brown towhees ,
Allen' s hummingbirds , orange-crowned warblers , California
thrashers, blue-gray gnatcatchers and ash-throated flycatchers
are some of the birds in our area which could be affected.
5. Late spring fires leave black ash all the way through the
summer and fall visitor season. The stark black from fall
fires is quickly softened by winter rains , so the period of
black is much shorter. The whole area is green by the next
spring.
M-82-27
Ad- (Meeting 82-6
March 24 , 1982)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415) 965-4717
MEMORANDUM
March 17 , 1982
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: Federal Non-Funding of Land and Water Conservation Fund State
Assistance
Discussion: President Reagan ' s "Program for Economic Recovery" continues
to recommend significant reductions in federal support for public Dark
and recreation systems, including a continued curtailment of state and
local grant-in-aid programs. The Administration ' s proposals for fiscal
year 1983 include the complete elimination of Land and Water Conserva-
tion Fund state and local assistance. Although Congress was sympathetic
toward partial funding of the program for fiscal year 1982 , it acceded
to the Administration ' s request for zero allocations. However, at least
at the committee level, there was an understanding that the program would
be reinstated for fiscal year 1983.
The District has been very successful in the past in securing Land and
Water Conservation Fund grant moneys allocated to the State of Cali-
fornia, and the elimination of the state assistance portion of the Fund
would impact the District ' s, as well as many ether agencies ' , ability
to stretch acquisition and development funding dollars.
Recommendation: I recommend that you adopt the attached Resolution
of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District Urging Federal Funding for the Portion of Land and Water
Conservation Fund Grants Directed to the States and Territories of
the United States. Staff would forward copies of this resolution with
a cover letter from President Duffy to the District ' s Congressmen in
Washington for their consideration, as well as to key Committee mem-
bers as time went on. Many park, recreation, and open space agencies
throughout the State are forwarding similar resolutions to Washington
in the hope that, when the ax falls again, Land and Water Conservation
Fund state assistance will not be completely severed.
You adopted a similar resolution last year (see memorandum M-81-33,
dated March 17, 1981) .
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
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA
REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT URGING FEDERAL FUNDING FOR
THE PORTIONS OF LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND GRANTS
DIRECTED TO THE STATES AND TERRITORIES OF THE UNITED STATES
WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States under Public Law 88-578
authorized the establishment of the Federal Land and Water Conservation
Grant-In-Aid Program which became effective January 1965; and
WHEREAS, the State of California and its political subdivisions,
including the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, have been pro-
viding matching funds for acquiring lands and developing facilities for
public outdoor recreational purposes that have preserved and protected
environmental and recreational resources and provided and encouraged
recreational opportunities for the citizens of California and the Mid-
peninsula area; and
' WHEREAS, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has been
able to stretch its acquisition and development dollars by receiving
financial assistance from Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants for
acquisition projects in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, including
the Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve, the Stevens Creek Shore-
line Nature Study Area, the Hassler Property, the East Palo Alto-Menlo
Park Baylands, the joint acquisition with San Mateo County of the Edge-
wood site, the joint acquisition of the Novitiate property with the
Town of Los Gatos, and the development of the Monte Bello Open Space
Preserve; and
WHEREAS, President Reagan's "Program for Economic Recovery"
recommends significant reductions in Federal support for public Dark
and recreation systems, including a complete elimination of Land and
Water Conservation Fund state assistance grants;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District hereby:
1. Urges the President of the United States and the Secretary
of the Interior to recognize the important role of the Land
and Water Conservation Grant-In-Aid Program and to re-
establish Federal funding for the portion of the Land and
Water Conservation Fund grants directed to the states and
territories of the United States; and
2. Requests the Congressmen representing the citizens residing
within the boundaries of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties and
those representing other parts of the State to do every-
thing within their power to re-establish the Land and Water
Conservation Fund state and local assistance program.
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA
REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT URGING FEDERAL FUNDING FOR
THE PORTIONS OF LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND GRANTS
DIRECTED TO THE STATES AND TERRITORIES OF THE UNITED STATES
WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States under Public Law 88-578
authorized the establishment of the Federal Land and Water Conservation
Grant-In-Aid Program which became effective January 1965; and
WHEREAS, the State of California and its political subdivisions,
including the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, have been pro-
viding matching funds for acquiring lands and developing facilities for
public outdoor recreational purposes that have preserved and protected
environmental and recreational resources and provided and encouraged
recreational opportunities for the citizens of California and the Mid-
peninsula area; and
WHEREAS, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has been
able to stretch its acquisition and development dollars by receiving
financial assistance from Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants for
acquisition projects in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, including
the Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve , the Stevens Creek Shore-
line Nature Study Area, the Hassler property, the East Palo Alto-Menlo
Park Baylands, the joint acquisition with San Mateo County of the Edge-
wood site, the joint acquisition of the Novitiate property with the
Town of Los Gatos, and the development of the Monte Bello Open Space
Preserve; and
WHEREAS, President Reagan ' s "Program for Economic Recovery"
recommends significant reductions in Federal support for public park
and recreation systems, including a complete elimination of Land and
Water Conservation Fund state assistance grants;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District hereby;
1. Urges the President of the United States and the Secretary
of the Interior to recognize the important role of the Land
and Water Conservation Grant-In-Aid Program and to re-
establish Federal funding for the portion of the Land and
Water Conservation Fund grants directed to the states and
territories of the United States.; and
2 . Requests the Congressmen representing the citizens residing
within the boundaries of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties and
those representing other parts of the State to do every-
thing within their power to re-establish the Land and Water
Conservation Fund state and local assistance program.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
TO! Board of Directors
FROM: If. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: F.y.I.
DATED: March 19, 1982
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SACRAMENTO AIJ*RESS COMMITTEES
State Capito' Elections and Reapportionment
Sacramento,Callfornia 95814 Education
(916)445-8188 Subcommittee on Educational
DISTRICT OFFICE Assemblg Reform
621 Middlefield Road ,,
Redwood Cit 365I14261a 94063 tr/�alifurnia iLegiMature
ROBERT W. NAYLOR
ASSEMBLYMAN. TWENTIETH DISTRICT
ASSEMBLY REPUBLICAN LEADER
March 16, 1982
Herbert Grench, General Manager
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos, CA 94022
Dear Mr ren
Thank you for the copy of the Resolution
of Appreciation for my vote on AB 597. It was
thoughtful of you to send it.
Sinc ely,
RWN:dl ROBERT W. NAYLOR
For More Information: Debor Oates to of California - The Resources Agency
(916. 1-7509 IWARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREA1 10
1416 Ninth Street
Sacramento, California 95814
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 10, 1982 #82'036-A
BEAR CREEK REDWOODS
PROJECT DROPPED
EDITORS: OUR NEWS RELEASE #82036, DATED FEBRUARY 26, 1982 ,
ENTITLED "BEAR CREEK REDWOODS PROJECT DROPPED, " SHOULD HAVE
CONTAINED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE COMPLETE NEWS
RELEASE FOLLOWS. THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS IN THE LAST
PARAGRAPH .
The 1100-acre Bear Creek Redwoods Project, near Lexington Reservoir at the
western border of Santa Clara County, is no longer being considered for acquisition
by the State Department of Parks and Recreation. The proposed project was the former
Alma College site adjacent to Highway 17 and Bear Creek Road.
State Parks and Recreation Director Pete Dangermond, Jr. said the state has
dropped efforts to acquire the property because the owner, the California Province
of the Society of Jesus, and the State were unable to agree on a purchase price.
The Department has the option to request that the California Public Works Board
acquire the propdrty through condemnation proceedings, but that is not considered
desirable because of the additional costs associated with such action and because the
State does not normally take condemnation action against a church group.
Initial funding for the project was from special legislation in 1980 a,nnropri-
ating 32 million from the State Park and Recreation Fund and requirin,--, equal
matching non-state funds. Matching funds were to come from Santa Clare County, r,id-
Peninsula Open Space District, Save-the-Redwoods League, and federal sources.
The Department of Parks and Recreation may consider a grant to o local park or
open-space entity if they are interested in further pursuing the acquisition and if
funds are available.
LY
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 9:022
(415) 965-4717
March 17, 1982
Mrs. Gracella R. Anderson
Los Altos Gardens - 12B
950 North San Antonio Road
Los Altos, CA 94022
Dear Mrs. Anderson:
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District, 1 want to thank you for
selling your parcel of land adjacent to the District's
Windy Hill Open Space Preserve at a substantial bargain
price to the public.
Your willingness to make such a gift is most beneficial
in helping us preserve open space in the Midpeninsula
area.
Sincerely,
Katherine Duffy, President
Board of Directors
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Herbert A.Grench,General Manager
Board o/Directors Katherine Dully,Barbara Green.Nonette G.Hanko.Richard S Bishop,Edward G-Shelley.Harry A,Turner.Daniel G Wendin
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Two small area wineries, rich in cultural heritage It was a dream of Brother Norbert Korte,the
and historic significance, have been targeted for president of The Friends of the Winemakers,to
restoration, the Malaguerra Winery in Morgan Hill have a place where winery equipment could be dis-
and the old Picchetti Winery on Montebello Ridge. played so that people could see how wine was made.
Friends of the Winemakers are bus},raisingfuncls to Many people shared his desire of locating a place
restore the Malaguerra Winer},and the Mid- where the art and history of winemaking in the
Peninsula Regional Park District has taken on the Santa Clara Valley could be preserved. One of these
task of preserving the Picchetti Winer}. people knew of an abandoned winery down in
Morgan Hill called the Malaguerra Winery. The
winery is located at the end of Burnett Road in the
Coyote Park in Morgan Hill.
MALAGUERRA - A WINE The Malaguerra Winery,at the time,was on state
property under the direction of the county.This
MUSEUM group of friends requested to transform the aban-
doned winery into a museum. In order to do this the
The old Malaguerra Winery,built in 1869,by group had to be a non-profit organization. In 1976
Joseph Malaguerra,has been neglected for many The Friends of the Winemakers was formed and
years. The goal of a local group,the Friends of the achieved non-profit status.The group was formed
Winemakers,is to save this historic winery.Their to become a historical and education organization.
plan is to turn this neglected structure,built of Because the winery was on state property, legis-
stones from the nearby Coyote Creek,into a living lative approval was necessary before the property
museum displaying the history of the Santa Clara could be given to the county for distribution. As a
Valley winemaking. result of Senate Bill 1518,the state gave the proper-
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ty,480 acres,to the county to administer as part of took effect and the Picchettis were forced to turn
the Count),park system. Since federal funds were their wine-producing acreage over to orchards and
used to buy the land from private individuals many to sell some land.
years back,the Department of the Interior had to Although the Picchettis continued producing a
give their approval. All of these legislative approvals limited output of wine for family and friends when
and applications for non-profit status took many prohibition was repealed,their role as commercial
years and involved many delays. Finally,The winemakers came to an end. In 1963 they stopped
Friends of the Winemakers was given five acres of making wine altogether and by 1971 the winery was
land upon which the historic winery sits. closed after 72 years of business.
The winery is currently a historical point of In 1976,the Mid-Peninsula Regional Park
interest.They hope that it will eventually be named District,which is responsible for acquiring and
a historical landmark. It is also currently listed in maintaining land to be preserved for the public as
the National Registry of Historical Places. open space,stepped in and purchased the remaining
The Friends of the Winemakers recently received Picchetti acreage together with the remaining struc-
a$30,000.grant to be used to hire an architect,who tures and equipment. At first it was thought that the
is currently drawing up the plans for restoring the land might be used for hikers and horseback riders.
old building.The group's goal is to have the But,since the Picchetti Ranch is rich in both
museum opened for public viewing within one year. history and artifacts,the Mid-Peninsula Regional
For The Friends of the Winemakers,this is to be Park District has sought to preserve and restore the
a year of action.They hope to raise the$250,000 original qualities of the estate. Ideally,the District
needed to complete the restoration of the old was looking for someone who would lease the land
winery. They will also be soliciting volunteer labor and replant some of the acreage with new vines,
to aid in cleaning up the winery,restoring the old with a view to restoring the winery and its equip-
equipment,and cataloguing of the museum pieces. ment so that it might once again be a self-sufficient
The aims of the group are to 1)promote a spirit of family winery business.
friendship among people by the knowledge and With this master plan in mind, the District
usages of wine;2)protect the history of winemaking selected Ronald and Rolaine Stortz.who currently
in the Santa Clara Valley;3)educate people about operate Sunrise Winery in Santa Cruz,and offered
wine in general and the wines of the greater Santa them a long-term lease on the Picchetti property.
Clara Valley in particular;and 4)conduct interest- Although the Stortz'have not yet finalized plans
ing and informative wine tastings and seminars. with the District, Rolaine Stortz,in an interview,
The group is open to anyone over the age of 21. If said that she and her husband were seriously con-
you would like membership information,contact sidering the offer.
The Friends of the Winemakers, P.O. Box 543, If the agreement materializes,the Stortz family
Los Gatos,Ca.95030. would move into the family home and begin to grow
by Kathy Bechly their own grapes.
Winter Qrt.Hist. 10 student They would expect to dry-farm about 20 acres of
vines which would yield about 5,000 gallons of wine.
Thus,it would remain a small winery making wine
PICCHETTI - A in a way similar to that utilized by the original
WORKING WINERY
owners. Rolaine Stortz declared that she and her
husband plan to restore the buildings as much as
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A small family winery that once prospered on the possible to their original condition,with the possi-
slopes of the Montebello Ridge, but which was hit bility that the"old"homestead might be used as a
hard by Prohibition and subsequently closed its tasting room.
doors and was sold,may soon have a new lease on The current plans appeal to the remaining
life if the plans of a San Jose couple come to members of the Picchetti family,who will act as
fruition. consultants for the new tenants.
Almost a century ago, Vincenso Picchetti began It appears likely,at this time,that a family winery
planting vines on a portion of his 160-acre ranch on will reappear on the Montebello Ridge.The
Montebello Ridge in the hills above Cupertino. He addition of this new winery would reverse a trend of
brought the skills he had acquired as a viticulturist the past several decades which has seen small family
in his native Italy to bear in his new country and the wineries close in favor of large corporate producers.
tough, rocky land flourished. Those who appreciate a finely tended wine are sure
In 1904, Vincenso died and two of his sons took to applaud this latest trends
over management of the winery,increasing the by Jacqueline Armor
holding to 500 acres. Fifteen years later, Prohibition Winter Qrt History 10 student
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
March 23 , 1982
STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF SB 1680 (Senator Alquist)
Under present law the California Division of Forestry is authorized to
enter into cost-sharing contracts with landowners to conduct controlled
burning of dangerous accumulations of brush and other natural fuel, but
only for lands within the State Responsibility Areas (SRA) . This
Chapparal Management Program prevents uncontrolled, disastrous wild-
fires from occuring. However, in some cases , land adjacent to an SRA
contains extremely dangerous fuel levels, and a fire starting there
could spread uncontrolled onto the contiguous SRA. The SRA line is
often quite unrelated to the topography and vegetation pattern of the
area.
SB 1680 would authorize CDF to enter into cost-sharing contracts in
situations where an adjacent SRA was endangered. These lands are
ordinarily in incorporated areas where CDF has no jurisdiction , but
where the local fire agencies are not able to conduct controlled
burning programs on their own.
A case in point occurs in Santa Clara County where the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District started a five year controlled burn pro-
gram last year on Monte Bello Ridge above Palo Alto. In . thi.s case
the SRA line runs right through the area which should be burned.
Partial funding came from a State Urban Forestry grant where there
were no restrictions as to being within an SRA. Although the District
expected a continuation, this year such funds were not available. Never-
theless the program should continue for the benefit of the State in
protecting its own interests , and the program could if SB 1680 is en-
acted.
monterey peninsula regional park district Linda Lee Bassett,President
p.o. box 935 carmel valley, california 93924
659-4488 Rudd Crawford
o Sean Flavin
Rod Holmgren
Friends of the Park District John Pidgeon
A "Friends" organization is being formed as a support group
to encourage the efforts of the regional park district in
pursuing its general goal of acquiring scenic park and open space
land of Peninsula-wide significance.
Suggested activities of the "friends" could include:
-sponsor annual trail-day at Garland Ranch Park
-organize an annual hike and picnic for "friends" at various
regional parks
-advisory group to the elected board of directors
-undertaking a fund raising project (ie, pedestrian bridge at
Garland Park)
-distribute the "good word" about the regional park district
A small group of individuals is forming a steering committee to
determine the direction and activities of the "friends. " A nominal
membership fee of perhaps $5 per year would be charged to cover the
mailing of a periodic newsletter.
If you are interested in obtaining more information about the
"Friends of the-Park District" please complete and return.
"Friends of the Park District"
c/o Garland Ranch Park
PO BOX 935
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Name :
Address:
Phone:
0 Please send me more information about "Friends"
Q I am interested in becoming a member of "Friends"
Claims 82-6
March 24,1982
Meeting 82-6
Revised
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
CLAIMS
Amount Name Description
2992 $ 57.94 Air Electric Co. . Oil Filters
2993 15.40 B & H Equipment Co. Trailer Rental
2994 144.16 James A. Boland, Jr. Meal Conference Volunteer Coordinator
Interview Panel and CPRS Confererr-e-
2995 . 38.00 CPRS Training Program CPRS Workshop-David Hansen Expenses
2996 398.34 CA Water Service Co. Water-Rancho San Antonio
2997 350.48 Carolyn Caddes Photography-Skyline Ranch and Rancho
San Antonio
2998 44.00 Cardillo Travel Travel Expense-K. Duffy
2999 29.79 Clark's Auto Parts Auto Parts
3000 156.32 Barbara Green . that-of-Ton+m Meeting Expense
3001 14.01 Crest Copies Blue Prints
3002 203.41 John M. Escobar CPRS Conference and Maintenance
Management Training Expenses-
3003 56.90 Joan Ferguson Private Vehicle Expense-CPRS Conference
3004 58.07 Foster Bros. Security System Keys and Padlocks
3005 580.00 First American Title Cuaranty Co. Preliminary Title Reports
3006 550.00 Foss & Associates Personnel Consulting-February
3007 13.13 General Telephone of CA Telephone Listing
3008 80.51 Graphicstat,Inc. District Map for Fact Sheet
3009 114.01 Harbinger Commzications Computer Service-Openspace Mailing List
.3010 34.61 IBM Office Supplies
3011 37.68 Jobs Available Real Property Representative Ad
3012 3.99 Los Altos Stationers Miscellaneous Office Supplies
3013 96.00 Los Altos Garbage Co. Garbage Service-February
3014 96.21 Charlotte MacDonald CPRS Conference Expense
3015 25.69 Monta Vista Garden Center Base Rock for Road Repair
3016 92.47 NorneyIs Miscellaneous Office Supplies and
Mail Trays
3017 22.70 Stanley R. Norton Legal Expenses for Telephone and Copying
018 231.78 Orchard Supply Hardware Electrical and Plumbing Supplies
19 92.61 Pacific Hardware & Steel Co. Fence Repair Windy Hill
3020 156.68 PG and E Utilities
' March 24,1982
Amount Name Feting �D�scri tion
3021 $ 42.45 Sue Perretta Reimbursement for Repair Work on Rental
House-Saratoga Cap
3022 439.00 Peninsula Times Tribune Real Property Representative and Public
Commnication Ads
3023 174.76 Pete Ellis Dodge District Vehicle Repair
3024 • 153.11 Pitney Bowes Postage Mater- Rental and Maintenance _
3025 11.76 San Jose Art Drafting Supplies
3026 1,261.06 Ross Conti San Mateo County Property Tax-Russian
° Ridge Open Space Preserve - -
3027 391.10 William MurpkW: Property Tax-lvngridge Open Space Pieservv
3028 75.00 Regents of the Lhixvrsity of CA Grants Seminar-Alice Watt p
3029 63.29 David T. Sangteuwtti Educational Assistance a
3030 288.40 Techni-Graphics, Inc. Envelopes, and Busini s Cards
3031 500.00 U.S. Postmaster Postage for Postage Meter
3032 56.88- Union Oil Co. Fuel for District Vehicles
3033 70.00 Vangas, Inc. Tank`. Rental-Russian RidgeOpen Space•-
3034 12.40' Victor of CA Oxygen and Acetylene Preserve
3035 2.31 West Coast Shoe Co. ?anger Boot Repair '
3036 486.11 Xerox . Monthly Installment Payment and.
Maintenance
3037 148.80. .David Hansen Private Vehicle Expense
3038 333.90 W.G. and Myra: Jeffries Dote Pa t-Sorahan. Property
3039 576.70 : A.W. and Betty Thoren Mote Pa t-Sorahan Property
Hicrofi District_`Records
3040 `304•.80 RIi- dia�, Inc. .
3041 46.43 The Frog Pgnd Veal Gonferes� redistricting CommLtIt
3042 67.80 Herbert G ch t -of-Town-Meeting Expense,
3043 89.66 San ' crr Newspaper Agency S.F. Examiner SubscriPti0a
3044 24.00 Joan Brown Mileage- Reimburs t-Voluateer
a -Coordinator Parcel
3045 188.32 Petty Cash Meal s,Field Supp ,Private~
Vehicle Expe nses,Postage,Aiiscell.azeous
Office Supplies,EeraKing,and. Slide
Processing
Before the symbolic "Burning of the Mortgage" ceremony,
two activities are planned for friends of the park. Begin-
ning at 9:00 A.M. at the Visitor's Center you can either
enjoy a moderate six-mile hike to the newly acquired
Garzas Canyon area or join the returning hikers at the
Center between noon and 1 :00 P.M. for an informal (bring
your own) picnic lunch.
"A BURNING OF THE MORTGAGE" CELEBRATION
FOR THE
2400-ACRE GARLAND RANCH REGIONAL PARK
1:00 Pm. Visitor's Center
Saturday, April 3, 1982 8.6 miles east on
659-4488 Carmel Valley Road
(see enclosed brochure)
MONTEREY PENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT
cordially invites.you ,
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