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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415) 965-4717
Special Meeting
Wednesday Board of Directors 375 Distel Circle , D-1
February 16 , 1983 Los Altos, California
A G E N D A
(7 :30) ROLL CALL
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
(7 : 45) 1. Resolution Supporting Citizen Efforts to Preserve "The Hill" --
H. Turner
NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
(7 :50 ) 2 . Proposed Addition to Whittemore Gulch Redwoods Open Space Preserve
(Lands of Rancho Canada de Verde , Inc. ) -- C. Britton
Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Agreement to Purchase Real
Property, Authorizing Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance
of Grant to District, and Authorizing General Manager to Execute
Any and All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of
the Transaction
(8 : 00 ) 3 . Proposed Acquisition to Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve (Depew
Property) -- C. Britton
Resolution Authorizing Acceptance tance of Agreement to Purchase Real
Property, Authorizing Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance
of Grant to District, and Authorizing General Manager to Execute
Any and All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing
of the Transaction
(8:10 ) 4'. "The Next Decade" Workshop Planning Committee -- H. Turner
(8:15 ) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION (Land Negotiations and Litigation)
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
February 10 , 1983
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution Supporting Citizen Efforts to Preserve
"The Hill"
Introduction: At your Special Meeting last night after considering
a staff report (M-83-17 dated February 4 , 1983) and holding a Public
Hearing, you adopted in principle a number of points regarding Dis-
trict support of efforts to preserve "The Hill" . Staff was asked to
draft a resolution including those points for consideration at your
February 16 meeting.
Recommendation: - I recommend that you adopt the attached Resolution
Supporting Citizen Efforts to Preserve "The Hill" .
R-83-5
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REPORT
February 1 , 1983
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: C. Britton, Land Acquisition Manager;
D. Hansen, Land Manager; D. Woods,
Open Suace Planner; M. Gundert,
Associate Open Space Planner
SUBJECT: Proposed Addition to Whittemore Gulch Redwoods Open Space
Preserve (Lands of Rancho Canada de Verde, Inc. )
introduction: The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has been
offered the opportunity to purchase two parcels of land totalling
approximately 100 acres located west of Skyline Boulevard and adjacent
to the Whittemore Gulch Redwoods Open Space Preserve. The current
owner would be retaining approximately 3 acres with a house fronting
on Skyline Boulevard and 2 acres to the rear of the adjacent Vista
Del Mar property. However, the 2 acre parcel would be subject to a
conservation easement in favor of the District (see attached map) .
The site would play an important role in rounding out the natural
unit of the Whittemore Gulch Redwoods Open Space Preserve. The frontage
on Skyline Boulevard with the potential for a parking area to service
the entire Preserve as well as a scenic ridgeline and trail route
make this an important piece of property.
A. Description of the Site
1 . Site, Location and Boundaries
The 100 acre property is located within unincorporated San Mateo
County west of Skyline Boulevard and the San Francisco Crystal
Springs watershed (State Fish and Game Refuge) . The site is
bounded by the existing Whittemore Gulch Redwoods open Space
Preserve to the south, Skyline Boulevard to the east and private
property to the north, east and west.
2 . Topography, Geology and Natural Resources
The land is generally comprised of an east-west facing ridge
extending from Skyline Boulevard at an elevation of 2000 feet
to the eastern boundary of the property, an elevation of 1600
feet. Centrally located within the ridgeline is an 1840 foot
knob. The side slopes of the ridge flow down to Whittemore
Gulch and the Purisima Creek watershed to the south and Arroyo
Leon to the north. A tributary to Arroyo Leon Creek can be
found in the northern part of the site. The acquisition would
give the District title to the bulk of the headwater lands of
Whittemore Gulch and Creek.
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The vegetation of the property is much like that of Whittemore
Gulch Redwoods Open Space Preserve. A coniferous forest of
primarily Douglas fir and madrone dominate higher points along
the ridge while the steeper side slopes are vegetated predomi-
nantly by coastal chaparral species , e.g. , bush monkeyflower,
coyote bush, lupine, and ceanothus .
B. Current Use and Development
The property has vehicle access over an existing jeep trail which
enters the property from Skyline Boulevard south of the Vista Del
Mar Restaurant. The District already holds a public easement over
a portion of the same jeep trail , previously acquired with another
portion of the Whittemore Gulch Redwoods Open Space Preserve.
Acquisition of the property would give the District title to that
part of the road and provide the District with increased flexi-
bility in planning a parking area to serve the Preserve.
The jeep trail winds through the subject property in a westerly
manner, exiting the property through the western boundary. From
this point, the trail travels through the adjacent private property
for several hundred feet before entering the existing Whittemore
Gulch Redwoods Open Space Preserve and continuing west. Pacific
Telephone Company maintains an easement over the jeep trail , and
a telephone cable is buried under the road surface along the length
of the property.
Branching from the main trail is the Harkins Fire Trail, which winds
through the Preserve to the south and continues on to Higgins-
Purisima Road. A second branch of the main trail forks from a
widened clear area adjacent to Skyline Boulevard only to reconnect
with the main trail several hundred feet lower, creating a very
small but pleasant loop. The short loop trail winds past some
old airline palette containers used for storage and past various
debris .
C. Planning Considerations
The property is located within unincorporated San Mateo County and
is zoned Resource Management, a zone especially created to protect
the open space character of the rural landscape and its visual
resources. The southwest corner of the property (4 acres) is also
within the Coastal Zone and Coastal Management Area.
The eastern portion of the site along Skyline Boulevard (a desig-
nated scenic highway) is located within the Skyline Scenic Corridor.
The Skyline Scenic Corridor is designed to protect the natural
viewshed along Skyline. It is still uncertain how the Skyline
Scenic Corridor designation will affect the development of a parking
area on this site. Limited parking could be developed outside the
scenic corridor if necessary.
The San Mateo County Trails Plan indicates a trail in the vicinity
of this property using Harkins Ridge. The trail system through
this property would be a viable alternative to the system shown on
the San Mateo County Plan as a public trail stretching from Skyline
Boulevard to the Higgins-Purisima Road area to the west.
Acquisition of the property for open space is consistent with the
General Plan of San Mateo County. The property is designated with
a moderate rating on the District' s Master Plan, a composite rating
of the suitability of properties as open space lands .
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D. Potential Use and Management
The site would provide an invaluable natural link between Skyline
Boulevard and the existing Whittemore Gulch Redwoods Open Space
Preserve. The District would also gain the opportunity to improve
the trail routes and upgrade the main trail to patrol road standards.
The site could also provide substantial parking adjacent to the
roadway.
E. Interim Use and Management Recommendations
1 . The debris located adjacent to the main trail will be removed.
This can possibly be accomplished by a volunteer organization
or the California Conservation Corps. Dumpsters will be
utilized at an estimated cost of $150 - funding to be included
in budget preparation for FY 83/84 .
2 . A pipe gate and stile will be installed at the beginning of
the main trail near Skyline ' Boulevard. tog barriers would
outline a small temporary parking lot just inside the property
and help protect the land from illegal vehicle uses . Estimated
cost of the gate, stile and logs is $1300 and was included in
budget preparation for FY 82/83.
3. The condition of the main trail will be evaluated and, if
feasible, a recommendation to improve the trail to patrol road
specifications will be made at the next use and management plan
review. The initial approximately one-quarter mile section is
deeply eroded and would require major regrading.
4 . Boundary plaques will be placed where appropriate, and a wildland
sign will be installed near the gate and stile. All private
property and no trespassing signs will be removed. Estimated
cost of the signing is $50 and will be included in budget
preparation for FY 83/84 .
F. Dedication
I recommend that this site be dedicated as public open space.
G. Name
I recommend that the site be unofficially named an addition to
the Whittemore Gulch Redwoods Open Space Preserve.
H. Terms
As detailed in the attached purchase contract, the full payment
for the parcel under consideration (including the 2 acre conservation
easement) is $650, 000, allocated as follows:
(1) $500, 000 for the purchase of the 100 acre property (this
averages $5 , 000 per acre or $125 , 000 per row building site for
the calculated density of 4 units - a four unit subdivision would
be a more simple process than a major subdivision; also, because
the parcel fronts on Skyline Boulevard, such a subdivision is
exempt from the current moratorium, and
(2) $150 , 000 to settle the existing Whittemore Gulch property
lawsuit. (When the District acquired the adjacent Wilkins land,
a lis-pendens--notice of pending legal action--was filed just
before close of escrow, requiring that Wilkins make certain
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assurances to the District to complete the purchase. Apparently
Wilkins had previously entered into an agreement with another
party to sell portions of the property the District was purchasing.
Therefore, after Board approval, the entire agreement would re-
quire ratification by Wilkins to approve his contribution of
$150 ,000 toward this acquisition by paying the cost of settlement
for the lawsuit. If approved, the $500, 000 would come from the
1982 promissory notes fund.
In addition to the acquisition of this 100 acre parcel and the
settlement of a troublesome law suit, Alan Hosking, the principal
in this transaction, has indicated a willingness to make a gift
of the adjoining four acre parcel to Peninsula Open Space Trust
(POST) . This parcel is relatively flat, fronts on Skyline
Boulevard and includes a recently remodeled two bedroom, two
bath house.
Recommendation: I recommend that you adopt the accompanying Resolution
of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District Authorizing Acceptance of Agreement to Purchase Real Property,
Authorizing Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to
District, and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other
Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction
Whittemore Gulch Redwoods Open Space Preserve - Lands of Rancho
Canada de Verde, Inc.
I further recommend that you tentatively adopt the interim use and
management recommendations contained herein, that the site be un-
officially named an addition to the Whittemore Gulch Redwoods Open
Space Preserve, and that the site be dedicated as public open space.
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE
REAL PROPERTY, AUTHORIZING OFFICER TO EXECUTE
CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT TO DISTRICT,
AND AUTHORIZING GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND
ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO
CLOSING OF THE TRANSACTION (WHITTEMORE GULCH REDWOODS
OPEN SPACE PRESERVE - RANCHO CANADA DE VERDE, INC.
PROPERTY)
The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District does resolve as follows :
Section One. The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District does hereby accept the offer contained
in that certain Purchase Agreement between Rancho Canada de Verde,
Inc. et al and the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, dated
February 9, 1983 , a copy of which is attached hereto and by reference
made a part hereof, and authorizes the President or appropriate officers
to execute the Agreement on behalf of the District.
Section Two. The President of the Board of Directors or
other appropriate officer is authorized to execute a Certificate of
Acceptance to any deed (s) granting title to said property.
Section Three. The General Manager of the District shall
cause to be given appropriate notice of acceptance to the seller.
The General Manager further is authorized to execute any and all other
documents in escrow necessary or appropriate to the closing of the
transaction.
Section Four. The General Manager of the District is
authorized to expend up to $5 ,000 to cover the cost of title insurance,
escrow fees, and other miscellaneous costs related to this transaction.
Section Five. The sum of $500 ,000 . 00 is hereby ordered to
be withdrawn from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 1982
Negotiable Promissory Notes Acquisition Fund for this purchase.
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R-83-6
(Meeting 83-4
February 16 , 1983)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REPORT
February 9, 1983
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: C. Britton, Land Acquisition Manager;
D. Hansen, Land Manager;
W. Tannenbaum, Real Property Representative;
M. Gundert, Associate Open Space Planner
SUBJECT: Proposed Addition to Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve
(Depew Property)
Introduction: The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has been
offered the opportunity to purchase approximately 10 acres of property
adjacent to the former Zabel property, a recent addition to Saratoga
Gap Open Space Preserve (see attached map) . Purchase would eliminate
a private inholding.
A. Description of the Site
1. Size, Location and Boundaries
The 10 acre property is located in unincorporated Santa Clara
County off Highway 9 (Big Basin Way) . The property is bounded
by Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve (former Zabel property) to
the south and private property on the remaining three sides.
Saratoga Gap is located three-quarters of a mile southwest of
the subject property, and Castle Rock State Park is located
approximately one mile to the southwest.
2. Topography, Geology and Natural Landscape
The property is perched above Stevens Canyon on the edge of a
steep north-facing ridge. The southern portion of the site is
relatively level, yielding to the steep north-facing side slopes.
Elevation on the site ranges from 1760 feet to 1560 feet.
The San Andreas Rift Zone is located along the bottom of Stevens
Canyon, a distance of approximately one-half mile to the north-
east. Soils in this area are derived from a sandstone parent
material and are very prone to landslidinq in the steeper areas.
Vegetation on the property can best be described in two categories :
native and disturbed area vegetation. The native vegetation of
the steep side slopes is principally chaparral - chamise,
manzanita, ceanothus, and coyote brush. On the southern portion
of the site, Scotch broom predominates as an indicator of disturb-
ance, and various planted pine species line the existing driveway
entering the site.
R-83-6 Page two
B. Planning Considerations
The site is located within the Sphere of Influence of the City of
Saratoga and within unincorporated Santa Clara County. Open Space
use of the land complies with the General Plan of both the County
and the City of Saratoga. The site has a medium composite rating
on the District ' s Master Plan map.
C. Current Use and Development
Vehicular access to the site is available from Highway 9 across
the recently acquired additon to Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve
(former Zabel property) . The District currently holds an access
easement over the first 500 feet of this road from Highway 9,
which extends over the neighboring property, but it is still un-
clear if public use is covered by the easement. The road then
crosses the former Zabel property and enters the subject property in
the southwest corner, winds th"roUgh to the north and exits the site
through the northern boundary. Branching from this road is a driveway
leading to a mobile home which is situated in the south central
section of the site and is highly visable. The current owners
reside in the mobile home and, as a part of the purchase agreement,
will be removing the mobile home and debris surrounding the area
prior to March 31, 1983.
The District will retain a 5000 gallon water storage tank and pump
located along the southern boundary of the site and a portable
generator upon acquisition.
D. Potential Use and Management
The land should be managed as a natural area and be open to hikers
and equestrians who gain access to the site from Highway 9 or from
adjacent properties with owners ' permission. The site, which offers
panoramic views of the west side of Monte Bello Ridge, would offer
a pleasant picnic site, and should be returned to a natural state
after removal of the mobile home in March.
E. Interim Use and Management Recommendations
1. Boundary plaques will be placed as appropriate. Estimated cost
of $25. 00 proposed for 1983-84 budget consideration.
2 . The site will be open for public use to people gaining access
from adjacent properties or Highway 9.
3. The water storage tank and pump located along the southern
boundary of the site and generator will be removed from the site
to be utilized for other projects on other sites.
4. The existing roads on the site are in fair condition and will
be maintained for hiking purposes and perhaps patrol.
F. Dedication
The property should be withheld from dedication at this time to remain
consistent with the adjacent District owned property, which was with-
held from dedication to allow flexibility in planning and working
with the intervening land owners between the site and Saratoga Gap
to see what trail rights might be obtained.
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G. Naming
The property would become an addition to Saratoga Gap Open Space
Preserve and be officially known by that name.
H. Terms
The District' s option for purchase of the subject property calls
for a cash payment of $85,000 to be paid at the close of escrow.
This parcel (10 acres) is zoned HS-20 , i.e. 20-160 acres per site
based upon a slope density formula. This is a pre-existing non-
conforming site that would support one residence. Five-thousand
dollars will be retained in escrow pending removal of the mobile
home and accompanying debris by the sellers. The purchase price
includes payment for the land and the improvements (water tank, pump
and generator) and any and all relocation obligations , if any, on
the part of the District. The funds for this purchase will come
from the New Lands Commitments budget category, 1982 note issue
proceeds.
Recommendation: I recommend that you adopt the proposed Resolution
of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District Authorizing Acceptance of Agreement to Purchase Real Property,
Authorizing Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to
District, and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other
Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction
(Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve - Lands of Depew) .
In addition, I recommend you tentatively adopt the interim use and
management recommendations contained within this report, including use
of Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve - Depew Property as the unofficial
name of the site.
As noted in the report, I do not recommend dedication of the property
as open space at this time.
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE
REAL PROPERTY, AUTHORIZING OFFICER TO EXECUTE
CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT TO DISTRICT,
AND AUTHORIZING GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND
ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO
CLOSING OF THE TRANSACTION (SARATOGA GAP OPEN SPACE
PRESERVE - LANDS OF DEPEW)
The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District does resolve as follows:
Section One. The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District does hereby accept the offer contained
in that certain Purchase Agreement between Teresa Lynn Depew and
the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, a copy of which is
attached hereto and by reference made a part thereof , and authorizes
the President or appropriate officers to execute the Agreement on
behalf of the District.
Section Two. The President of the Board of Directors or
other appropriate officer is authorized to execute a certificate of
acceptance to any deed (s) granting title to said property.
Section Three. The General Manager of the District shall
cause to be given appropriate notice of acceptance to the seller.
The General Manager further is authorized to execute any and all
other documents in escrow necessary or appropriate to the closing
of the transaction.
Section Four. The General Manager of the District is
authorized to expend up to $5 ,000 to cover the cost of title insurance,
escrow fees , and other miscellaneous costs related to this transaction.
Section Five. The sum of $85 ,000. 00 is hereby ordered to
be withdrawn from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 1982
Negotiable Promissory Notes Acquisition Fund for this Purchase.
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M-83-18
(Meeting 83-4
wk February 16 , 1983)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
February 9 , 1983
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: B. Green, President
SUBJECT: "The Next Decade" Workshop Planning Committee
I would like you to create a committee that would formulate plans
for "The Next Decade" workshop we 've discussed and return to the
Board with recommendations.
Directors Duffy and Turner have agreed to serve on the Committee.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
February 9 , 1983
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: M. Foster, Controller and
S. Shipley, Accounting Specialist
SUBJECT: Mid-Year Financial Statements
Attached are the mid-year financial statements for the six months
ended December 31, 1982.
Exhibit A contains the District ' s December 31 balance sheet com-
pared to our June 30 position: Due to the $6 million December
note issue, our cash balance is up $4. 5 million. $3 . 1 million
of land was purchased during the first half.
Exhibit B shows our first half revenues compared to the same
period last year. First half tax receipts were about $200K below
expectations due to the effect of a new, slower payment scheme
adopted by Santa Clara County. Under the new procedures, 40% of
the annual tax levy is advanced in December and 10% in January.
Previously, 50% was advanced in December. Grant income was also
below plan in the first half but picked up in January with the
receipt of $330,817 from the State (Coal Creek Open Space Preserve) .
Exhibit C contains a comparison of first half operating expense
to the time-phased budget. Exhibit D compares the same six month
spending to the full year budget. The District spent 42% of its
total annual operating budget during the first six months. Last
year, we spent 41% of the annual budget in the first half and 53%
in the second half (94% overall) .
Total non-land spending was 22% below the first half budget. How-
ever, about half of this variance was due to over-optimistic
front-loading of the annual budget. Similar to last year, the
programs budgeted 54% of their annual funding in the first six
months. Based on last year' s experience and discussion with the
program leaders , we expect that the District will overspend by
$75-85 , 000 in the second half and finish the year about 5% below
the annual budget.
Comments on some first half variances:
1. Benefits ! ($19 ,000*) : mostly due to timing of billings for
health insurance and retirement. Only real variance is in
workers ' compensation where we received a $6 ,000 dividend.
(*corrected figure 2/14/83)
Mid-Year Financia* tatements
February 9, 1983
Page 2
2. Legal Fees ($16, 000) : mostly due to delays on Hassler.
3. Election Expense ($4 ,000) : will be overrun as unpaid San
Mateo bill is $7 ,500.
4. Vehicle Expense ($13 ,000) : some favorable impact from lower
gas prices but mostly due to budget time phasing (budgeted
evenly over year but second half spending is typically much
higher) .
5. Site Maintenance Expense ($9 ,000) : to be made up in spring.
6. Printing and Duplicating ($7 ,000) : mostly due to late billings
for All-Site Brochure and last newsletter.
7. Rents & Leases ($7 ,000) : mostly for equipment and vehicle
rental that was not required in first half.
8. Equipment and Vehicles ($16 ,000) : mostly due to not replacing
a truck.
9. Insurance ($10 ,000) : annual bills usually received in second
half.
Exhibit E shows a comparison of all first half spending to the same
six months last year. Operating (non-land) expenses were up 23%.
Debt service increased 6% and land purchases were $2 million higher.
EXHIBIT A
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Balance Sheets
December 31 and June 30 , 1982
Dec. 31, 1982 June 30 , 1982
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Cash & equivalents $ 11,751, 941 $ 7 ,213 ,764
Receivables 140 ,523 178 ,887
Prepaid expenses 64 ,069 54 ,210
Land 34 ,169,723 31,025 ,245
Equipment 242 ,553 229,189
Structures and improvements 233 ,154 211,367
TOTAL ASSETS $ 46 ,601, 963 $ 38 , 912 ,662
Accounts payable $ 69,380 $ 52 ,084
Accrued liabilities 55 ,647 55 ,685
Advance from Los Gatos 872 ,727 821,390
Notes payable 5 ,886 ,015 6 ,068 ,213
Series A promissory notes 2 ,300,000 2 ,760 ,000
1982 Promissory notes 6 ,000 ,000 0
TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 15 ,183 ,769 $ 9,757 ,372
TOTAL EQUITY $ 31,418 ,194 $ 29,155 ,290
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EXHIBIT B
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Six Month Revenue (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended December 31
1982 1981
Property Taxes $2 ,585 ,278 $2 ,603 ,350
Tax Subventions 329 ,343 327 ,248
Interest Income 434 ,278 366 ,556
Grant Income 42 ,503 217 ,706
Rental Income 40 , 874 35 ,360
Miscellaneous 8,390 17 ,742
Sub total $3 ,440 ,666 $3 ,567 ,962
Advance from Los Gatos --- 784 ,164
Proceeds from 1982 Notes 5 ,927 ,680 ---
Total Receipts $9 ,368,346 $4 ,352 ,126
EXHIBIT C
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
First Half Operating Expenses v. Budget
July - December 1982
(in thousands) Budget Actual Variance
Salaries $324 ,524* $296 ,329* $- 28 , 195*
Benefits 64 ,288* 45 ,182* 19 ,106*
Legal Fees 61,150 45 ,332 15 ,818
Election Expense 19 ,700 15 ,525 4 ,175
Contract Services 46 ,074 36 ,335 9 ,739
Vehicle Expense 34 ,370 21,862 12 ,508
Site Maintenance Expense 20 ,610 11,932 8 ,678
Acquisition Expenses 57,504 36 ,554 20 ,950
Structures & Improvements 21,400 21,721 (321)
Printing & Duplicating 13 , 856 6 ,988 6 ,868
Rents & Leases 22 ,450 15 ,248 7 ,202
Training & Conferences 10,984 4 ,958 6 ,026
Equipment & Vehicles 39,402 23 ,312 16 ,090
Insurance 10,760 628 10,132
Utilities 9 ,716 6 ,112 3 ,604
Other 8,406 8 ,012 394
TOTAL NON-LAND $765 ,194 $596 ,030 $169 ,164
(*corrected figures 2/14/83)
EXHIBIT D
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
First Half Operating Expenses vs. Annual Budget
July - December 1982
Annual 6 Month %
(in thousands) Budget Spending Remainder Spent
Salaries $ 645 ,900 ,`! 296 ,329* $:349 ,571* 46*
Benefits 127,650 45 , 182* 82 , 468* 35*
773 ,550 341,511 432 ,039 44
Legal Fees 121,300 45 ,332 75 ,968 37
Election Expense 19 ,700 15 ,525 4,175 79
Contract Services 76 ,250 36 ,335 39 , 915 48
Vehicle Expense 68 ,000 21,862 46 ,138 32
Site Maintenance Expense 38 ,000 11,932 26 ,068 31
Acquisition Expense 115 ,000 36 ,554 78 , 446 32
Structure & Improvements 30 ,400 21,721 8 ,679 71
Printing & Duplicating 24 ,850 6 ,988 17 , 862 68
Rents & Leases 40 ,100 15,248 24 , 852 38
Training & Conferences 15 ,950 4 ,958 10 ,992 31
Equipment & Vehicles 39 ,350 23 ,312 16 ,038 59
Insurance 19 ,100 628 18, 472 . 03
Utilities 19 ,250 6 ,112 13 , 138 32
Other Non-Land 26 ,750 8,406 18 ,344 31
TOTAL NON-LAND $1,427,550 $596 ,424 $831,126 42
(*corrected figures 2/14/83)
EXHIBIT E
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
First Half Operating Expenses
FY 1982-83 vs. FY 1981-82
6 Months Ending December 31
(in thousands) 1982 1981 % Increase
Salaries 296 . 3* 227. 7 30*
Benefits 45. 2* 36 . 3 25*
341.5 264. 0 29
Legal Expense 45. 3 45. 8 (1)
Election Expense 15 .5 0 -
Acquisition Expense 36 .6 27. 9 31
Land Option Fees 0. 1 30. 1 -
Site Maintenance Expense 11. 9 8. 5 40
Structures & Improvements 21. 7 5. 8 274
Rents & Leases 15.2 14. 5 5
Vehicle Expenses 21. 9 21. 8 0
Printing & Duplicating 7 .0 5. 6 25
Utilities 6. 1 6 . 3 (3)
Other Non-Land 73 .2 55. 3 32
254. 5 221. 6 15
TOTAL NON-LAND 596 . 0 485 . 6 23
Debt Service 1i426 . 9' 1i347. 5 6
Land Acquisition 2 ,770. 4 722 . 1 284
$4 ,793. 3 $2 ,555. 2 88
(*corrected figures 2/14/83)
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TO: Board of Directors
FROM: M. Foster, Controller
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
February 9 , 1983
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: M. Foster, Controller and
S. Shipley, Accounting Specialist
SUBJECT: Mid-Year Financial Statements
Attached are the mid-year financial statements for the six months
ended December 31, 1962.
Exhibit A contains the District ' s December 31 balance sheet com-
pared to our Tune 30 position. Due to the $6 million December
note issue, our cash balance is up $4 . 5 million. $3. 1 million
of land was purchased during the first half.
Exhibit B shows our first half revenues compared to the same
period last year. First half tax receipts were about $200K below
expectations due to the effect of a new, slower payment scheme
adopted by Santa Clara County. Under the new procedures, 40% of
the annual tax levy is advanced in December and 10% in January.
Previously, 50% was advanced in December. Grant income was also
below plan in the first half but picked up in January with the
receipt of $330,817 from the State (Coal Creek Open Space Preserve) .
Exhibit C contains a comparison of first half operating expense
to the time-phased budget. Exhibit D compares the same six month
spending to the full year budget. The District spent 42% of its
total annual operating budget during the first six months. Last
year, we spent 41% of the annual budget in the first half and 53%
in the second half (94% overall) .
Total non-land spending was 22% below the first half budget. How-
ever, about half of this variance was due to over-optimistic
front-loading of the annual budget. Similar to last year, the
programs budgeted 54% of their annual funding in the first six
months. Based on last year' s experience and discussion with the
program leaders, we expect that the District will overspend by
$75-85, 000 in the second half and finish the year about 5% below
the annual budget.
Comments on s e first half variances :
1. Benefits ( �0 dm : mostly due to timing of billings for
health insurance and retirement. Only real variance is in
workers' compensation where we received a $6 ,000 dividend.
EXHIBIT B
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Six Month Revenue (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended December 31
1982 1981
Property Taxes $2 ,585 ,278 $2 ,603,350
Tax Subventions 329,343 327 ,248
Interest Income 434 ,278 366 ,556
Grant Income 42,503 217 ,706
Rental Income 40, 874 35 ,360
Miscellaneous 8,390 17,742
Sub total $3,440,666 $3 ,567 ,962
Advance from Los Gatos --- 784,164
Proceeds from 1982 Notes 5 ,927 ,680 ---
Total Receipts $9,368,346 $4,352 ,126
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Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
First Half Operating Expenses v. Budget
July - December 1982
(in thousands)
Salaries 314 S'v $ , 4 � � , L%, lei
Benefits
Legal Fees 61, 150 45 ,332 15 ,818
Election Expense 19 ,700 15 ,525 4 , 175
Contract Services 46 ,074 36 ,335 9 ,739
Vehicle Expense 34 , 370 21 ,862 12 ,508
Site Maintenance Expense 20 , 610 11 ,932 8 ,678
Acquisition Expenses 57 , 504 36 ,554 20 , 950
Structures & Improvements 21, 400 21,721 (321)
Printing & Duplicating 13 , 856 6 ,988 6 ,868
Rents & Leases 22 , 450 15 ,248 7 ,202
Training & Conferences 10 ,984 4 ,958 6 ,026
Equipment & Vehicles 39 , 402 23 , 312 16 , 090
Insurance 10 , 760 628 10 , 132
Utilities 9 ,716 6 , 112 3 ,604
Other 8 , 406 8 ,012 394
TOTAL NON-LAND $765 , 194 $596 ,030 $169 ,164
EXHIBIT D
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
First Half Operating Expenses vs . Annual Budget
July - December 1982
Ann
ual 6 Month %
(in thousands) Budget Spendinq Re er Spent
za)r.1311 3u9,s�
Salaries $ 645 , 900 -39 `{
Benefits 127,650 , 44- 3
773 ,550 341, 511 432 ,039 44
Legal Fees 121 ,300 45,332 75,968 37
Election Expense 19,700 15,525 4 ,175 79
Contract Services 76 ,250 36 ,335 39 ,915 48
Vehicle Expense 68,000 21,862 46 ,138 32
Site Maintenance Expense 38 ,000 11,932 26 ,068 31
Acquisition Expense 115 ,000 36 ,554 78,446 32
Structure & Improvements 30, 400 21,721 8,679 71
Printing & Duplicating 24 ,850 6,988 17 ,862 68
Rents & Leases 40,100 15 ,248 24 , 852 38
Training & Conferences 15 ,950 4 ,958 10 ,992 31
Equipment & Vehicles 39 ,350 23 ,312 16 ,038 59
Insurance 19 ,100 628 18,472 .03
Utilities 19 ,250 6, 112 13,138 32
Other Non-Land 26 ,750 8,406 18 ,344 31
TOTAL NON-LAND $1,427,550 $596 ,424 $831 ,126 42
EXHIBIT E
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
First Half Operating Expenses
FY 1982-83 vs. FY 1981-82
6 Months Ending December 31
(in thousands) 1982 1981 % Increase
Salaries
227. 7 .1.0_., 3
Benefits 5 -9�9-.z� 36 . 3 1LS-� _
341.5 264. 0 29
Legal Expense 45. 3 45. 8 (1)
Election Expense 15.5 0 -
Acquisition Expense 36 . 6 27. 9 31
Land Option Fees 0 . 1 30. 1 -
Site Maintenance Expense 11. 9 8. 5 40
Structures & Improvements 21. 7 5. 8 274
Rents & Leases 15.2 14. 5 5
Vehicle Expenses 21. 9 21. 8 0
Printing & Duplicating 7 . 0 5.6 25
Utilities 6. 1 6. 3 (3)
Other Non-Land 73 . 2 55. 3 32
254. 5 221. 6 15
TOTAL NON-LAND 596. 0 485. 6 23
Debt Service 1,426 . 9 1,347. 5 6
Land Acquisition 2 ,770. 4 722 . 1 284
$4,793. 3 $2 ,555. 2 88
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DATED: 2/10/83
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375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415)965.4717
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Peninsula Times-Tribune
P.O. Box 300
Palo Alto, CA 94302
You are right: it is the "eleventh hour and 56th minute for
'The Hill'.” ' And it is because of concerted citizen efforts
over the years right until almost twelve o'clock that the
Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District decided to stretch its policies to help in a last-
ditch attempt to preserve this unique 38 acres of land. It
was our Board' s view and that of the proponents that the
District' s pledge of $250,000 would help the assessment dis-
trict campaign more as a maintenance fund than as a small
fraction of the acquisition price by showing that funds would
be available for proper management of the open space. The
District has also offered to help develop plans for use and
management of the site.
We hope that as part of the needed cooperative effort, a public
agency with the power to conduct the assessment district pro-
ceedings will agree to do so, if the petition drive is successful.
The Hill Committee needs all the help and encouragement it can
get in a most courageous effort.
Harry A. Turner, Director
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District.
cc: MROSD Board of Directors
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Herbert A.Gr ench,General Manager
Board of Directors:Katherine Dufty,Barbara Green,Nonette G.Hanko.Richard S.Bishop.Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin
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375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415)965-4717
February 15 , 1983
TO: Little Hoover Commission
and Concerned State Officials
FROM: Katherine Duffy, Director
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
RE: Proposed Prison in Los Gatos
As an elected Director of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
Distict representing the Los Gatos area, I would like to
bring your attention to some strong concerns I have about the
location of a prison facility at Guadalupe College. The Town
of Los Gatos and this District have a long-standing joint
acquisition project on the adjacent 300 acres of Novitiate
property.
There is a substa
ntial fed
eral contribution of
$475,000 in Land and Water Conservation Funds administered
by the State for th
is park project. The potent
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a neighboring prison on the use of this site for park, recre-
ation, and open space could be quite severe. I am particularly
concerned about:
1) Fencing (I have heard reported 20 foot chain link around
the entire property) - Since the common property line is
close to the summit of the most prominent St. Joseph hill,
the effect of such a fence on the scenic value, wildlife,
and trail access to other nearby District open space pre'-
serves will be drastic.
2) Traffic potential - While I am well aware that a road to
service the College may someday be built, I am concerned
about the level of traffic that would be required for
services, staff, and visitors to such a facility. Heavy
traffic will have a severe impact on the use of this site
as a park and on its value as open space. Construction
of such a road must be done with utmost care and in the
spirit of cooperation and concern for the users of the
park.
3) Safety and security - I am greatly concerned that the
prison will become a magnet for undesirable activities
along the road and boundary lines. It is essential for
Herbert A.Grench,General Manager
Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,Nonette G.Hanko.Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin
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February 15, 1983
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the park user to be able to enjoy picnicking, hiking,
and nature study without fear of harassment. For the
District there is a concern that the management and
policing costs will become an out-of-proportion financial
burden.
Katherine Duffy, Director -07•
Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District
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ELY, Minn.—I grew up poor, and the North American continent, we
a I now,after 32 years,I see how poverty Space took possession of the land.We fenced
can teach a man something about pub- it off, devised property titles, put up 1�
It have learned
K
e lic land he wouldn'td No Trespassing signs and herded the
It under other circumstances.it
natives into boundariedai
I'm talking about the wealth of hav- By Jim Dale Vickery reservations. We landlocked the In-
dians, people who never understood
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dream, to explore and to harvest vi- the dynamics of trespassing,one day zoned on its doors."Go awayl Get off how someone could own land. It be- U.
a- while paddling through art of a na- the n I" longed to the Great Spirit and to those si
of- sions,without trespassing. P g )� P 8T�
re- Perhaps those who own land will tional park in northern Minnesota. A I walked around the green and who needed the land's resources—its pp
u a never truly know what it's like to need f riend and 1,facing large whitecapped headed across the far side of the gifts — for self-sustenance. We took ;t
space. waves,were forced ashore near a pri- course. But I was burning inside. away their freedom to roam and har-
When I was 6, my parents separat- vate rabbi. Again I felt like a trespasser. Again I vest without trespassing.
lion ed.My mother took custody of me and Suddenly, as we sat on the rock felt the noose tighten around my need It is, consequently,difficult for me '
ern_ my three sisters. Money was scarce. shore, a large motorboat came roar- to roam. to sympathize with those who scream t
use I We never had enough money to buy a ing across the narrows. The driver Thirty years ago, I could have about Federal land-grabs—about na- �
wor- home,or a piece of land,and so over stood up as he neared us and began to homesteaded 160 acres in Alaska, as tional parks, wildlife refuges, wilder-
i Ims- the years we were forced to rent. We shout at us to "get the hell out of anyone could have. Now that oppor- ness areas and•national forests open to .w
th a moved from one apartment house to here." His words smacked into my tunity is gone. Fifteen years ago, I all. Almost always, those that com- ,
ears above the crashing waves. He could have bought land in northern plain the most are land owners who al-
ruse another. . .,..,r
hoot The results, as millions of Ameri- was, apparently, guarding a friends Minnesota or northwestern Ontario ready own a piece of the rock or real
if I cans know today, are feelings of de- property. Reluctantly, and bitterly, .or a small sum.Nvw that opportunity estate salesmen who can benefit
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i of a pendency and bondage. we got back into our canoe and pushed is gone. Skyrocketing land values financially by pawning off public land.
ange For the renter,the landless,there is off into what could have been danger- have cut me out of the land-purchas- It is my freedom from No Trespass-
itwind-swept of little feeling of home, of permanent waters. ing picture. ing signs they want. It is my need to', '
Again,not long,ago I was on a tour- • If I can't own space of my own, I saunter unmolested they can't com-
I can shelter from rain and cold, as the
"haves"know it. And when a "have- mile walk near a small town in north- want—at least—a place to walk,to prehend. '
ry to central Minnesota.It had been a long camp,to stalk and study wildlife,to be Like America's Indians,I don't like "
sock, not" grows up to love public open
nbar_ spaces(perhaps because only there is drive through a tunnel of fog and bog. at peace in the freedom of open being squeezed into a corner. I seethe
. bar- he tree),the only land legally thereacces s. on my way to visit my mother over spaces. It is my birthright, our birth- there.Is not this great land,in which I
,pageble is county, state and Federal do- Christmas,atld I needed to stretch my • right. Hence, for the past f years, I was born,also mine? )•f,,
main. legs. Reaching the local golf course,I have judged my standard of living by I cannot,therefore,complain about ie
-e, I thought of the public domain,and headed across open terrain.I stopped the abundance and quality of open public ownership of open space. As
exploring its snow-dusted space around me.Space in which I am long as le are not locked out of
,g at a green rtng Pa pa g PAP
, Jim Dale Vickery, a' writer and surface with the toe of my boot. not a trespasser. such open spaces, those spaces are v
,, photographer, lives in a rented cabin "Get off the greenl," a man sud- I have become a surveyor of the gifts to the spirit.Not luxuries,but ne-
r on the perimeter of the Boundary denly began to yell from a nearby public domain,its appreciative costa cessities. Not mere superfluous play-
s Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in bey He had gotten out of an El dian. grounds,but common-held homes for
northeastern Minnesota. Camino with a realty name embla- When we white people swept across the needy freedoms of man.
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Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Members of Dog Committee
375 Distel Circle
Suite D1
Los Altos, CA 94022
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. Dear Dog Committee Members,
I read with interest a recent article in the Palo Alto Weekly
discussing the possibility of allowing dogs in some of the
MR[DSD parks.
As a dog owner (with difficulty finding parks in the Bay Area
where I may walk my (Jog) I strongly urge the committee to allow
dogs on the district property.
I understand that there has been discussion as to whether the
dogs must be under "control " or on a leash. I would suggest
that the dogs be required to be on a leash and that this rule
be enforced.
My reasoning is simple. As a responsible dog owner I always
keep my animal under control or on a leash if required.
However, there are numerous dog owners who certainly do not
show the same courtsey. I fear that if dogs are allowed in the
parks under voice control a few irresponsible dog owners could
ruin the propsed changes for all dog owners. A logical
compromise for both dog owners and other park users is to allow
dogs under strict leash control .
I urge the full MROSD board to approve the proposed dog
experiment at the February 23 meeting.
Sincerely,
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3174 Greer Road
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Dana Langhorne and Greg Howell
770 Allen Ct
Palo Alto CA 94303
January 31, 1983
Dog Committee
Mid-Peninsula Open Space District
375 Di stel Circle
Los Altos CA
Dear Members of the Dog Committee,
We would like to voice our support of your recent recommendation
that dogs be allowed on some of the Open Space District's properties on
a trial basis.
Thank you for your efforts.
Sincerely,
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Dana Langhorne and Greg Howell
Milo,
January 31, 1983
Nonette Hanko, Barbara Green, and Richard Bishop
Mid-Peninsula Open Space District
375 Distel Circle
Los Altos CA
Dear Ms Hanko, Ms Green and Mr Bishop,
I enthusiastically applaud the efforts of the Dog Committee of the
Midpeninsula Rgional Open Space District to allow dogs on several of the
properties operated by MRSOD.
It is troublesome that there are virtually no public hiking areas
in the Bay Area where one can go hiking with one's dog on weekends. Dog
owners like myself acknowledge that it is not appropriate to allow dogs
on all of the districts properties, nor is it appropriate for dogs to
roam uncontrolled. However, with some restrictions, I think that MRSOD
properties can service the needs of those who are concerned about
ecological preservation as well as those whose hiking enjoyment is
greatly enhanced by the company of a four-legged friend.
I am sending a copy of this letter to the Palo Alto Weekly. Thank
you for your efforts.
In Support,
&fFhr Kate
250 POLARIS AVENUE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94043 (415) 968-2240
January 28, 1983
David Hansen, Land Manager
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos CA 94022
Dear Mr. Hansen:
My wife and I were excited to hear that your directors will vote
on the issue of allowing dogs to accompany their owners when hiking
your trails.
We are lifelong hikers and now that our family is grown, our dog is
our companion. We have been forced to go to the East Bay parks to
exercise in spite of the fact that we are Sunnyvale property owners.
We have observed that horses and bicycles are far more troublesome
and hazardous than dogs. Litter is always confined to the area
close to the parking lot: so it is with dog owners who go only to
picnic.
If you allow dog owners a fair test, you will find that like other
hikers they respect nature and will control their animals. We again
urge you to give us a chance to use our parks with our best friend.
Sincerely,
John Naylo;94087
1513 New B Avenue
Sunnyvale
',PENINSULA HUMANE SOCIETY
A NON-PROFIT ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION SERVING ALL OF SAN MATEO COUNTY a,
12 AIRPORT BOULEVARD SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA 94401
(415) 573-3720
January 27, 1983
Ms. Barbara Green, President
Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos, California 94022
Dear Ms. Green:
We at the Peninsula Humane Society of San Mateo County appreciate the
time and work the members of the "dog committee" have put in,making
their study regarding allowing dogs in restricted areas of parks, and
support their recommendation.
We agree that dogs should be allowed only in restricted areas--not in
sensitive areas where they could endanger wildlife. We urge the Board
to enact these recommendations for a one-year trial period.
As we have advised your staff, the Peninsula Humane Society will help
in any way it can to implement these recommendations.
,",--Sin erely,
Richard Ward
Executive Direct r
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"CARE AND PROTECTION FOR ANIMALS IN NEED"
January 31, 1983
Nonette Hanko
Mid-Peninsula Open Space District
375 Distel Circle
Los Altos CA
Dear Ms Hanko,
I would like to express my strong support for your committee's
recent recommendation that dogs be allowed on some of the Open Space
District's properties on a trial basis.
I feel that any minor inconveniences caused by dogs are far
outweighed by the immense pleasure owners get by bringing their pets
along on a hike. Because this is only an experiment to be conducted on
a trial basis, we will all have the opportunity to see how it works
before making any final commitment.
I appreciate your group's efforts on behalf of nature lovers of the
Bay Area.
Sincerely,
Sandy Hain
28 POR LOS ARBOLES
A!T'HERTON CA 94025
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375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415)965.4717
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Mrs. Dolowries Wulfhurst
Chair, Landfill Search Committee
N. Santa Clara County Solid Waste
Management Authority
Sunnyvale City Hall
456 West Olive
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Dear Mrs. Wulfhurst and Members of the Committee:
I understand from an article in the San Jose Mercury that the
North Santa Clara County Solid Waste Management Authority is
studying a possible Bryan Canyon disposal site.
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District owns and operates
several thousand acres of public open space near that area. We
R are concerned about potential impacts of such an operation,
including access roads, on District lands and on the experience
of open space users.
Therefore, we request notification of public meetings regarding
this issue and review of reports, plans and of environmental
documents pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
We would be happy to meet with Committee members to share specific
information on District plans and on yours.
Sincerely,
Herbert Grench
General Manager
HG:jc
cc: MROSD Board of Directors
Herbert A.Grench.Genera/Manager
Board of Directors.Katherine Duty.Barbara Green,Nonette G.Hanko,Richard S.Bishop.Edward G.Shelley.Harry A Turner.Daniel G Wencim