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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19830706 - Agenda Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 83-17 Meeting 83-.17 %ri MIDPENINSUIA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS A G E N D A Wednesday 375 Distel Circle, D-1 July 6, 1983 Los Altos California (7 : 30) ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- April 23, 1983; June 22, 1983 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ADOPTION OF AGENDA ORAL COMMUNICATIONS SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (7 :45) 1 . Appointment of President Pro-Tem - D. Wendin OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED (7 : 50) 2 . Final Adoption of Use and Management Plan for Picchetti Ranch Area of Monte Bello Open Space Preserve - D. Hansen (7 : 55) 3 . Adoption of Interim Use and Management Plan for the Addition to Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve (Incerpi Property) D. Hansen (8: 00) 4 . Request from San Mateo County Arts Council - N. Hanko NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED (8: 10) 5. Proposed Addition to Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve Mt. Umunhum Area (Ertell Property) - C. Britton Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Purchase Agreement, 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) Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve (Lands of Ertell) (8 : 25) 6 . Disposition of Various Structures - D. Hansen (8 :45) 7 . Agreement for Marsh Mitigation Trust Fund--Santa Clara Valley Water District - C. Britton Resolution Authorizing Approval of Agreement with Santa Clara Valley Water District for Marsh Mitigation Trust Fund, and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction (8:55) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS CLAIMS CLOSED SESSION (Land Negotiation and Litigation Matters) 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.VVendin Ii Meeting 83-=--10 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415) 965-4717 SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS APRIL 23, 1983 MINUTES I. ROLL CALL President Barbara Green called the meeting to order at 9:01 A.M. Members Present: Katherine Duffy, Daniel Wendin, Barbara Green, Edward Shelley, Nonette Hanko, Harry Turner, and Richard Bishop. Staff Members Present: Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, David Hansen, Charlotte MacDonald, Iichael Foster, Jean Fiddes, John Escobar, and Dennis Danielson. Members of the Public Present During the Meeting: Robert Augsburger, and ! Tamra Peters of the Peninsula Open Space Trust, Marion Elukis, Robert Fisse, Sylvia Ferguson, Chris Pechini, and Betsy Crowder. II. BLUE SKY SESSION Following a brief introductory statement by B. Green, members of the Board, staff and public individually presented their "blue sky" comments on their vision of what they would like the District to be in ten years. B. Green noted the reality session called for comments on what the Dis- trict will be in ten years based on present policy and budget guidelines . The following is a summary of those comments: K. Duffy: Vast District lands with a connecting trail system; a hike 'n but system; one or two people-active centers; public transportation to District sites; a larger land and field staff; and a staff communica- tions problem because of the larger field staff size. She expressed concerns about not becoming an officious bureaucracy,, about direct urban access to preserves, and the District' s relationship with cities and counties, and said that realistically the next ten years would be similar to the District' s first ten years. I H. Turner: Actively adopt as a style perpetual addressing of what are new, different, unimagined ways of using open space, such as hostels, horsemen 's camps, and search and rescue training areas for dogs; intro- duction of some developments and programs not currently in existence; recognition of some preserves as non-wilderness areas and have three broad categories of open space areas that would be regional wilderness, regional open parkland, and regional shoreline, and seeking ways to broaden the District's clientele so as to deal with the mid-peninsula' s political conservatism and to maintain the District' s constituency. E. -Shelley: Continuous public land or public trails along the Skyline Corridor and the Bay; campgrounds and hostels on District land, but not managed by the District; three or four "Monte Bellos" but with the same amount of development as Monte Bello; no picnic tables unless on District lands where other agencies are operating; wants District to remain an open space district, a special district, rather than being some Meeting 83-10 Page two more of the countypark system; and placing a limit on District expan- sion. He said he sees a much more politicized Board and the Board trying to respond immediately to special interest groups as pitfalls. N. Hanko: Board could use public more - create public committees of special interest; address needs of the elderly on open space; encourage- ment of the private sector to join with District in establishing hostels; and, in terms of land acquisition, the District would come to grips with Stanford' s . land ownership. R. Bishop: Competition for money getting more difficult; therefore, the District would build -constituency support; challenge of getting political support; get new groups of people to have openspace experience, while preserving pristine openspace; enjoy and nurture interested young people in openspace; more short, interpretive trails; more programs like those at Rancho San Antonio; and pressure for expansion of District boundaries. D. Wendin: more optimistic about future of the District; have balanced program of acquisition and facilities expenditures, but feels tilt will still be toward land acquisition; sees District as a facilities district, but clarified the programs at these facilities would not be run by the District. B. Green: Noted that 1986 was the last year of Santa Clara County bond funding for parks acquisition and maintenance. H. Grench: "Stay the course" ; like -b see same kind of conservation- oriented Board; significant new sources of funding; doubling of District land; completion of Baylands Trail in District; site development according to site development plan; an expanded volunteer program; and some adjust- ments of District boundaries. C. Britton: Provided a series of humorous anecdotes on the next ten years . D. Hansen: Envisions land uses as being very similar to present uses; sorting out with Counties on which lands will be open space; a nature center; campgrounds or hostels; completion of the Skyline and Bayfront Trails; completion of other connecting trails; extensive day camp programs; public transportation to District sites; 30 rangers taking care of 40, 000 acres with rangers broken into safety officers, interpretivd /general rangers, and construction rangers; full time volunteer coordination staff and expanded volunteer program; a living history program; and a dump truck. C. MacDonald: Monthly newsletter to everyone in the District; an adopt-a-preserve program with corporate sponsorship-., some specialized preserves ; more focus on demands of special interest groups; and weekly Cable-TV program. J. Fiddes: Close to 35 employees; greatest growth in Open Space Manage- ment section (another planning position, at least three more Rangers; at least three to five permanent Ranger Aides; and an Assistant Land Manager) ; a new regular position of Assistant General Manager and Director of Administration/Personnel; District would be self-insured and have a purchasing agent on the staff; at least one employee union; combination of the Public Communications and Volunteer Programs; and an interpretive center that might be part of a multi-use facility that generates income for the District. D. Danielson: Provide an open space experience for everyone and not necessarily provide for the special needs of groups; District will not become a park district like East Bay Regional Px,,rk,- District; in twenty years will be part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Meeting 83-10 Page three J. Escobar: Bayfront and Skyline Trails will be completed; District will look for ways to lessen use of sites; difficulties in responding to special interest groups; become a unifying agency for all park agencies in the Santa Cruz Mountains; finance will be a real question, and a pitfall will be trying to get involved in too many programs and special uses at the expense of land acquisition. Robert Augsburger: Extend District boundaries south of Santa Clara County to Monterey.,-County; make a distinction in both land acquisition and management policies between resource protected lands and recreational land; broaden base of people involvement in District activities. Tamra Peters: Do a community needs assessment survey on what people want done with land; more volunteers; P.O.S.T. would take aver much of the District's volunteer coordination and assist the District in fundraising and development. Marian Blukis: Would like to see a few changes on the Board that is strong,, balanced, and interested in long-term planning; have a good development and maintenance program; an aggressive Land Manager; more education of public on how to use open space; and a refined volunteer program. Robert Fisse: Sees no changes on the Board within next ten years; developing District office on District land; an improvement of good neighbor policies; rehabilitate some recreational areas like Searsville Lake and Stevens Creek Reservoir Area; District will take a pro-active role in nature-type activities such as stocking and/or developing ponds for fishing; a pressure for expansion of District into Santa Cruz County and resistance from people in area who would be involved; less use of eminent domain. Chris Pechini: Would like to see more areas for use by the handicapped and more acquisition of agricultural land. Sylvia Ferguson: Would like the District to improve its public relations image. B. Green summarized general topics that had been introduced consistently during the blue sky session, including 1) uses of the land - ways of using land and various degrees of involvement of the private sector in managing the land; 2) the need and use of volunteers; and 3) public relations with the District's constituents and. preserve users. E. Shelley noted that expanding the District' s constituency did not mean having to cater to special interest groups ' needs; rather, he noted, the District should work to educate the public as to why they would want the District to be what it is. N. Hanko stated the need to provide for the handicapped and the elderly and to begin to provide ways for people to get to preserves. She noted the Public Transportation Committee would play an important role in this matter. D. Hansen noted the District needed to look at itself from a regional perspective and have more interaction and cooperation with the East Bay, ;.Monterey, and Marin Districts. B. Green asked how the District could get involved in and benefit from the national events of the Democratic Convention, Olympics, and Super Bowl. R. Augsburger discussed "Areas of National Interest" and noted Meeting 83-10 Page four he'd like to see the District involved in preserving the coastline south of San Francisco through this program. III. REALITY H. Grench introduced this portion of the workshop. He noted he did not think the Land Management Budget Guidelines could be maintained as they currently exist. M. Foster reviewed various charts he had prepared on District funding and expenditures in the future. He said he projected, based on various cash flow assumptions, that $53 million would be available over ten years that would purchase 9, 000 - 10, 000 acres. He also discussed expenses versus land purchases, each program's share of operating expenses, and operating expenses by department over the next ten years. He discussed the recent growth- in the Public' Communications program as compared with other District programs. C. Britton stated he felt the bulk of the greenbelt concept would have to be completed over the next ten years. He said he thought the District would be getting into more open space easements, and projected that .25, 000 acres of land would have been acquired within the District boundaries, either by public agencies, including the District, and non-profit groups, such as P.O.S.T. and the Sempervirens Fund. He said the District would contribute about 15,000 acres to this total. D. Hansen discussed the benefits of the site emphasis program and noted the land management budget guidelines were too restrictive for the land management program because of the bulk of funds spent on salaries and benefits. He discussed looking to outside sources for funding; increased volunteer efforts; increasing the field staff by ten people; leasing vehicles; satellite field yards; and specialization among the Ranger staff., He said Skyline Ranch would receive major emphasis, as would the "extremes" of the District (area south of Highway 17 and Whittemore Gulch area) . He foresaw a volunteer mounted patrol and a ranger residency program in full swing. H. Grench noted that in ten years the Whittemore Gulch, Long Ridge, and Russian Ridge sites, although not highly emphasized, would have good' public access and signing. E. Shelley noted land management costs were related to development of District land, rather than acreage. C. MacDonald discussed changes in the Public Communications Program, including a full-time media person, more articles about the District, more media coverage, an expanded speakers bureau, and a full-time receptionist. Discussion focused on the portion of the Basic Policy relating to public relations. H. Turner stated the District had fallen short of informing the public about the District, and D. Wendin said one of the challenges for the next ten years would be to meet the objectives of the public relations portion of the Basic Policy. Betsy Crowder asked the Board to consider campgrounds on District preserves. A recess was called at 11 : 09 A.M. and the meeting reconvened at 11 :22 A.M. IV. FUTURE DIRECTIONS B. Green stated more emphasis should be placed on public transportation in the future. Meeting 83-10 Page five R. Bishop discussed a new "Blue Sky" idea of the District having a mini-bus that would serve different groups of people each day and stated the District needed to investigate the growing group of people who were early retirees as potential volunteers. N. Hanko, suggested private industries provide the buses for groups, to use. K. Duffy stated the District needed to think of the Basic Policy in terms of what steps needed to be taken over the years to build a core of volunteers. D. Wendin listed five areas he felt should be future directions: 1) do more relative site emphasis planning; 2) public transportation - solving public access to District lands by means other than private vehicle; 3) office location; 4) volunteer program; and 5) adjustment of the Basic Policyand-Master Plan since the emphasis had been on the District's first ten years E. Shelley stated he felt the Basic Policy and Master Plan should be reviewed, but not necessarily revised. N. Hanko stated a committee should be formed to review the documents, and H. Turner stated the Budget Committee would be asking the Board' s permission to conduct a review of the Land Management spending guidelines. E. Shelley noted the budget guidelines could be changed without changing the Basic Policy, the District' s "constitution" , and said , with reference to volunteer programs, that there are staffing and other q costs that are associated with expanded volunteer programs. Discussion centered on how volunteer programs could be organized. D. Hansen and Tamra Peters discussed the Appalachian Mountain Club volunteer project, expanded Trail Days, certificates for volunteers, organized solicitation of volunteers, and a volunteer brochure. H. Turner suggested the Basic Policy be amended to include a specific statement regarding volunteer activity to the effect the District encourages creative projects carried out by private and/or not for profit organizations. Discussion then centered on what would happen when Santa Clara County's parks bond expired in 1986 and intergovernmental activities in which the District should be involved. H. Grench stated he did not see the District taking a leadership role in Almaden Valley activities. B. Green summarized discussion points requiring follow-up: 1) estab- lishment of a committee to review the Basic Policy; 2) review the Land Management budget guidelines, perhaps in the fall; 3) pursuing the topic of volunteerism; 4) have the Dog Committee examine specifically the training of dogs on District property in search and rescue tech- niques; 5) having the Public Transportation Committee meet. H. Grench noted items for which the Board felt follow-up was necessary could be included in the Action Plan. K. Duffy stated another topic requiring Board follow-up was more complex forward planning for expansion of site emphasis planning. E. Shelley noted this item was tied closely to the Land Management budget guideline review. B. Green stated the Board ' s concurrence that the items concerning establishment of a committee review of the Basic Policy, review of the Land Management budget guidelines and forward planning for expansion Meeting 83-10 Page six of site emphasis planning, and pursuing the topic of volunteerism should be discussed by the Board at the first regular meeting in June. She noted that, at that meeting, the Board could determine how to deal with each item. Discussion then centered on how to promote the District and use of the recent Sunset article as one of the measures of the public 's interest in the District. V. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 12: 28 P.M. Jean H. Fiddes District Clerk Meeting 83-16 Atilt A, �)!I ✓ _ MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94622 (415)965-4717 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS JUNE 22, 1983 MINUTES I. ROLL CALL President Barbara Green called the meeting to order at 7:40 P.M. Members Present: Barbara Green, Daniel Wendin, Harry Turner, Richard Bishop, and Nonette Hanko who arrived at 9:10 P.M. Members Absent: Katherine Duffy and Edward Shelley Personnel Present: Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, David Hansen, Charlotte MacDonald, Jean Fiddes, Michael Foster, Del Woods, Dennis Danielson, and Emma Johnson II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A June 8, 1983 R. Bishop noted that the name Margaret Mitchell listed in the last paragraph under "Written Communications" should be Margaret Marshall . Motion: R. Bishop moved the minutes of June 8, 1983 be approved as corrected. H. Turner seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B) June 9, 1983 B. Green noted the minutes should be corrected to change the second line under "New Business with No Action Requested" to read 1983-84 salary survey. Motion: D. Wendin moved the minutes of June 9, 1983 be approved as corrected. B. Green seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. III. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS E. Johnson stated the following written communications had been received: a note from Paul San Filipo of San Carlos, stating his wish to see as many buildings as possible retained on the Hassler site; a letter from the City of Cupertino notifying the District it does not intend using the Picchetti Ranch site for summer programs this year; a flyer from "Concerned Residents Organized Against Killer Emissions" requesting users of open space defeat the suggested plans for the incinerator and landfill project at Bryan Canyon; a letter from William Powers, Director of Development for the City of Sunnyvale stating the State of Preparation of Redevelopment Plan for the North Mary/Central Redevelopment Project will use the 1983-84 roll as the Base Year Assessment Roll for the project; a letter from William Steele, Mayor of the City of San Carlos, noting that the City Council supports the San Mateo County Arts Council 's proposal for the Hassler site, that the City would cooperate in every possible way on the issue of sewage treatment, an d that use of the site should be such that it would not encourage large crowds; a letter from Tom Harrington, Los Altos Hills, stating it had come to his attention that Rangers had caught rattlesnakes on Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve and trans- ported them to other District land near Skyline and Highway 9, and if it is a fact, voiced his objection. B. Green announced that the "Solid Waste Management Authority" will be on a future Board agenda and requested that Mr. & Mrs. Vaughan of the "Concerned Residents Against Killer Emissions" be sent an agenda for that meeting; she noted the matters of Hassler and Picchetti Ranch would be addressed later on the agenda. R. Bishop asked staff to Herbert A.Grench,General Manager 6oardot Directors:Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,Nonette G.Hanko.Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A Turner.Daniel G.Wendin Meeting 83-16 Page two investigate the concern of Mr. Harrington and to present an informational report at the next Board meeting. H. Grench stated the Redevelopment Project will affect the District's tax income from that area in the future. IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA H. Grench stated an agenda item needed to be added under New Business With Action Requested, "The Proposed Acquisition of the Incerpi Property". Motion: R. Bishop moved the Board add this matter as item 9A to the agenda. H. Turner seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Discussion: C. Britton noted the reason for the urgency in adding the item was the twenty-four hour deadline for release by the party who had a contract to purchase the property. V. OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED 1 . Acceptance of Bid for District's Insurance Coverage H. Grench reviewed memorandum M-83-74 dated June 16, 1983, and Skip McIntyre of Flinn, Gray and Herterich summarized the quotation distributed at the meeting. He stated the premium is down approximately $3000 from prior years partially due to the good job staff had done on risk management and the claim-free history during the past two policy years. He recommended adoption of the Insurance Company of North America quote, . the Chicago Insurance Company quote, and the limits indicated. R. Bishop stated his assessment that the price and these carriers are excellent and recommended accepting the quotes. Motion: R. Bishop moved the Board approve the insurance bid presented by Insurance Company of North America for the basic insurance coverage and the bid presented by the Chicago Insurance Company for the $10,000,000 umbrella insurance policy. H. Turner seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimous)) 2. Adoption of New Salary Ranges for Fiscal Year 1983-84 H. Grench reviewed report R-83-24 dated June 10, 1983, 'noting that the 4.2 5.7% figure in item I.A and the following paragraph should be corrected to 4.6 5.1%, but that the change did not affect the conclusions of the report. He stated that additional information had been received, namely that three comparable positions within Santa Clara County were going to be granted 7.5% increases, but that other positions were still being negotiated. The new data had not Affected the -conclu- sions contained in the report. Motion: H. Turner moved that the Board grant an across-the-board increase in salary ranges for General Manager appointees of 7 points (7.2%) by adopting the salary table contained in report R-83-24, effective July 1 , 1983. D. Wendin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Discussion: Board members stated support of the 7 points, citing staff's superior performance, extra projects undertaken, and general excellence. 3. Action Plan for the Implementation of the Basic Policy of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District for Fiscal Year 1983-84 H. Grench noted that no new changes had been suggested for the amended Action Plan as contained in report R-83-20, dated May 31 , 1983. Motion: H. Turner moved that the Board adopt the amended Action Plan for the implementation of the Basic Policy of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District for Fiscal Year 1983-84 as contained in report R-83-20. R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 4. Adoption of Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 1983-84 H. Grench reviewed report R-83-26 dated June 10, 1983, noting that the data includes the 7 point increase for General Manager appointees and salary increases for two Board appointees. Discussion centered on review of the land management budget Meeting 83-16 Page three ` . ^ guidelines. H. GreDCh said the Budget Committee had recommended d detailed review Of the land management budget guidelines during the coming year and suggested the Board wait until after the Next Decade Workshop Follow-Up discussion to assign the task, H. Turner Urged that the item be scheduled OD the agenda So that the Committee can begin its work in early fall before the spring budget process in 1984' B. Green noted it would be scheduled when the maximum number of Board members are available, � Possibly in early August. � Motion: H. Turner moved that the Board adopt Resolution 83-26, a Resolution of ------- the Board of Directors of the MfdpeninsUla Regional Open Space District � Adopting Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 1983-1984, D. WendiO seconded � the 0otion. The motion passed unanimously. Motion: H. Turner moved that the Board adopt the amendments to the Open Space Manage- ment Budget Guidelines given in report R-83-23. D. N8ndYn seconded the motion. The motion passed UDdDi0OUsly ' Discussion: R. Bishop expressed the Board's thanks to the Budget Committee and Staff for the fine work in preparing the preliminary budget. VI. NEW BUSINESS �. Annual Claims List for 1'983-1984 M. Foster noted corrections to the Debt Service schedule as contained in report R-83-27, namely that lines 26 through 31 on page l had been recopied On lines 1 � through 5 On page 2 but that totals were correct. Robert FfsSe, Rt. 2, 80u 402, La Honda, questioned the term dates for 8asich, line 2. C. Britton confirmed that it is a lO year term and final payment will be in 1992' Motion: D. Wendin moved the adoption of the Annual Claims List for 1983-1984. H. Turner seconded the 00ti0O. The mOt10H passed unanimously. � 6^ Proposed Changes in the Rules f Procedure H. June 10, 1983' He stated the proposed � change in the District holiday schedule will be d departure from observing the same � holidays as Santa Clara County. He said the Budget Committee had recommended in- creasing Board compensation for meeting attendance and that the recommendation included clarification regarding meetings that are c0mp8ns4ble. Discussion centered on preventing abuse of the cVmppnsable agenda items. The Board Concurred to delete Claims and Approval Of Minutes from the list of agenda items that would make a meeting cOmpen5able' ' Motion: D. WeDdiD moved that the Board adopt the amended Resolution 83-27, a Resolution Of the Board Of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Amending Rules of Proc9dure. R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. J. Policies for Use of Salary Incentive Awards H. Grench reviewed report R-83-25 dated June Q, 1983 emphasizing its usefulness in keeping top performers as District employees after they reach the top Of their salary ranges. He said the awards would be granted OD d year-to-year basis as a b0DWS and recommended the Board adopt the p0liC18S in the report to guide the General Manager and staff in implementing the system. H. Turner said the Budget Committee will exercise oversight over the .r0gram/S budget. Motion: H. Turner moved that the Board adopt, effective retroactively to July 1 , 1982, the policies for Use of Salary Incentive Awards as contained in report R-83-25. R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion p8SS2d WDdDi0OUSYy. 8. Use and Management Plan Review for the Picchetti Ranch Area of the Monte Bello Up-enSpace Preserve � D. Hansen reviewed report R-83-28 dated June 15, 1983 and said the site is reviewed On an annual basis 5iDC2 it is O highly emphasized site. He stated the winery Meeting 83-16 Page four restoration seems to be on-track, some storm damage had occurred during the' wint6r, and the lessees are expected to move in in July and commence improvements to the winery. Discussion centered on ways of providing public access to the District property without going onto the leased area. D. Hansen stated the problem should be alleviated when the 25 car parking goes in and the trail from Stevens Canyon Road gets to that area. M. Blukis asked the Board to consider a horse hitch rail near the picnic area and D. Hansen responded it could be considered. Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board tentatively adopt the use and management recommendations as contained in report R-83-28. H. Turner seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 9. Proposed Annexation to District of Sunland Park Area of Saratoga H. Grench summarized memorandum M-83-68 and the procedures for annexation of the area. Motion: D. Wendin moved that the Board authorize the General Manager to inform Santa Clara County LAFCO of the District' s intent to apply for annexation of the Sunland Park area to the District and to request waiver of the require- ment of mailed notices to property owners and of fees. H. Turner seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. President B. Green called a recess at 9:00 P.M. The Board reconvened at 9:10 P.M. N. Hanko arrived at 9:10 P.M. 9A. Froposed Addition to Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve (Incerpi Property} D. Hansen reviewed the use and management of the 47 acres of the site as contained in report R-83-29 dated June 22, 1983. He noted the property is a vital link in connecting District properties (the planned Skyline Corridor would go through the property). C. Britton reviewed the terms of the proposed agreement. He stated that he was dealing with the Incerpi family and the other potential buyers and that the other potential buyers had agreed to step out for $25,000. The Addendum Purchase Agreement provided for the pyament of the $25,000 -- $15,000 from the District and $10,000 from the Incerpi family. The total purchase price to the District would be $565,000. Motion: D. Wendin moved that the Board adopt Resolution 83-28, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula .Regional Open Space District Authorizing Acceptance of Purchase Agreement, 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 for Closing of the Transaction (Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve - Lands of Incerpi ). N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Motion: D. Wendin moved that the Board tentatively approve the Interim Use and Management recommendations contained in report R-83-29, designate Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve as the unofficial name of the site and stated the Board's intention to dedicate the 47 acre acquisition as open space with final consideration at the first meeting two weeks or more from the present date. N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 10. Authorization to Contract for Hassler Demolition Bid Specifications D.-Hansen, referring to memorandum M-83-72 dated June 16, 1983, stated staff had hoped to have an engineering firm to recommend to the Board but is still in the process of getting quotes. He stated cost for specifications would be $15,000 if alternate specifications were not included. Alter-ate specs were estimated at Page five $2,000-$3,000. He said staff was asking the Board to approve $7000 for fencing part of the site to prevent additional vandalism. He added that staff had written CalTrans asking for a temporary closing of the Vista Point Overlook to prevent access to the site from that area. H. Turner distributed and summarized the report of the Liaison Committee for the Hassler Health Home Buildings. He listed the concerns and consequences that the Committee had enumerated concerning use of some of the structures and stated the Committee's recommendation that staff immediately obtain double specifications for the demolition. Discussion focused on problems that would be encountered if there are delays in getting specifications and doing the demolition. A primary concern was the December 31 , 1983 deadline for transporting debris in heavy trucks over the San Francisco Hetch Hetchy water line. R. Bishop noted that the costs for the sanitary system had not been included in the up-front costs if some of the structures are retained and suggested the amount of cooperation from the City of San Carlos be determined as to whether the City will charge a fee for the sewer rights. George Dugger, member of the Ad Hoc Committee for the Arts Center, distributed a map of the site and enumerated the structures and areas the Arts Council wishes to use, namely the two residential buildings, utility buildings, and the first three tiers of buildings (minus the middle wing on the south side). He noted the group is not interested in the two largest buildings commonly referred to as the top two tiers. Mr. Dugger explained the Council 's plans for traffic flow being one way and desired parking areas. R. Bishop asked if it would be possible to include in the partial demo ' plans provisions for parking by the public, and D. Wendin asked if criteria on what a parking plan should be could be included in the alternate costs. C. Britton noted that the County has parking requirements, and that should be investigated. D. Hansen distributed staff' s timetable for demolition and explained it is a tight schedule up to December 31 . Further discussion centered around the timeline and whether alternate specifications would require more time and, if so, how much additional time. D. Wendin suggested the Arts Council be asked for $5000 "earnest money" to pay for extra costs of the alternate bid specifications. H. Turner noted that if the Dis- trict accepts the Council 's proposal on July 27th but is unable to write a satis- factory lease, any remaining demolition would have to be done at a greater cost than if it were done all at one time. N. Hanko expressed her disagreement with the idea of asking the Council to underwrite $5000 at an early stage without their knowing if their plan will be accepted by the Board. She added that if the Council 's plan is accepted, it may lower demolition costs of the District. Motion: H. Turner moved that the Board direct staff to proceed to obtain two sets of specifications (the second set being one to retain what the Arts Council had described at the meeting) and that this instruction for double speci- fications be contingent upon the receipt by Friday, July 8, of $5000 from the San Mateo County Arts Council to be applied toward the extra cost of double specifications, along with a commitment from the Arts Council to pick up the balance if it should go above $5000. D. Wendin seconded the motion. Discussion: D. Wendin voiced his reluctant support of the motion stating his concern that doing the extra bid specification will cause the District to miss the December 31 deadline. B. Green stated she would not support the motion since she is committed to the entire site being open space. R. Bishop supported the motion in order to keep options open as to which way the Board will go on the Arts Council 's proposal until July 27. He said he assumed that the motion's intent was that, in the event the Arts Council does not deliver the $5000, then the engineering would proceed with the plan for total ,demolition only. Meeting 83-16 Page six N. Jalonen, Executive Director of the San Mateo County Arts Council , stated the $5000 condition was something her Board would have to approve and questioned if the money is a good faith deposit, and if it is refundable. D. Wendin clarified that the $5000 would be a non-refundable contribution toward the double set of specs. Motion D. Wendin moved that the motion be amended to strike the portion that re- to Amend. lates to the Council having to make the commitment for the contingency over the $5000 contribution. R. Bishop seconded the motion to amend. H. Turner, the maker of the motion, declared his willingness to accept the amendment. The vote to amend passed on the following vote: AYES: R. Bishop, D. Wendin, N. Hanko, and H. Turner NOES: B. Green, stating she voted no because she will vote no on the motion. Motion N. Hanko moved that the number be changed from $5000 to $2000 and/or the to Amend: cost of the alternate bid. The motion died for lack of a second. The main motion, as amended failed on the following vote: AYES: R. Bishop, D. Wendin, and H. Turner NOES: B. Green and N. Hanko N. Hanko voted no because she did not believe the Arts Council should be asked to pay $5000 up-front at an early stage of negotiations. B. Green voted no because she would like to have the site entirely open space with no buildings and desires total demolition of the structures. D. Wendin clarified that the result of the vote was that staff will proceed to obtain bid specifications for total demolition only. Discussion: N. Hanko requested that the Committee be informed of what transpires during the time before the July 27 deadline so the Committee knows if it needs to meet again as a Committee. The aye vote of three members of the Board did not constitute a majority of the full Board and therefore N. Hanko requested reconsideration. Motion to N. Hanko moved that the Board reconsider the last vote. H. Turner seconded Reconsider: the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The vote on the original amended motion passed on the following vote: AYES: N. Hanko, H. Turner, R. Bishop, and D. Wendin NOES: B. Green N. Hanko wanted clarification about approaching the San Francisco Water Department to extend the deadline past December 31 . D. Wendin suggested that it should be the Arts Council through anyone they can get to make the contact, that it should not be the District, and suggested the Committee could work with the Arts Council on this project. C. Britton suggested contact not be made until after the July 27 meeting so there would be something concrete to take to them regarding the weight question. D. Wendin asked for clarification on the Art Council 's map regarding area "C". N. Jalonen stated the Arts Council desired to retain area "C". R. Bishop stated the Board's understanding that the Arts Council wishes to retain "C". Page seven Meeting 83-16 Motion: H. Turner moved that the Board authorize staff to spend up to $7000 for fencing a portion of the site. R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 11 . Land Acquisition Public Notification Procedures Noting the importance of the agenda item as contained in memorandum M-83-72 dated June 15, 1983, the lateness of the hour, and the desirability of having the full Board present, Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board defer Land Acquisition Public Notification Procedures to the next agenda which will allow ample time for discussion. D. Wendin seconded the motion. Discussion: R. Bishop noted that the item is an important policy issue and that it should be discussed by the Board when the meeting is not late and when more than five Board members are present, and strongly urged Board members to support the motion. The motion failed on the following vote: AYES: N. Hanko, R. Bishop, and D. Wendin NOES: B. Green and H. Turner. B. Green confirmed that due to lack of a majority vote of the entire Board the motion failed. Discussion: R. Fisse stated he had requested the item be agendized and said he would like to have the agenda item delayed. Motion to B. Green moved that the Board reconsider the previous vote. R. Bishop Reconsider: seconded the motion. The motion to reconsider passed unanimously. Vote: The original motion passed unanimously. 12. Cancellation of Jul 131_ 1983 Meeting and Scheduling of Special Meeting H. Grench summarized M-83-7 dated June 10, 1983. Motion: D. Wendin moved that the Board cancel the July 13, 1983 Meeting and Schedule a Special Meeting for July 6 with the agenda to be set by the President. R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Discussion: B. Green stated that the President and Vice President will be absent from the meeting, and a President Pro-Tempore needed to be appoin- ted. B. Green appointed D. Wendin as President Pro-Tem. VII. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS H. Grench stated the District is concerned about the Langley Hill Quarry plans, and the San Mateo County Planning Commission had continued the matter per the District's request. C. Britton reported on the exchange transaction with Sorahan, specifically the deed of trust. Documents have now been executed, subordinating the District's first deed of trust as provided in the agreement. D. Hansen noted that Conservation Earth will not be running the day camp at Coal Creek due to low enrollment. VIII. CLAIMS Motion: R. Bishop moved the Board approve Revised Claims 83-12. D. Wendin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. IX. CLOSED SESSION The Board recessed to Closed Session at 11 :30 P.M. X. ADJOURNMENT The Board reconvened to adjourn at 12:05 P.M. Emma Johnson Secretary w Maims 83-12 Revised eting 83-16 June 22, 1983 ENINSU i DP LA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT b I i CLA1114S Amount Name Description 094 $ 162.00 George Lee Ackerson and Refund of Security Deposit Shelley Buck ',095 12. 00 �=erigas Oxygen/Acetylene Tank Rental 11096 184. 60 Camden Rentals, Inc. Mower Rental and Parking Lot Light- Fremont Older Open Space Preserve I'IP097 123.50 CA Water Service Co. Utilities-Rancho San Antonio �098 157.41 Captain Copy Printing Costs of Whittemore Gulch Open Space Preserve Report I�099 52.41 Clark' s Auto 'Parts and District Vehicles Supplies Machine Shop, Inc. ' �100 2,072. 31 Communications Research Co. Purchase and Installation of G.E . Portable Unit Radio 401 471.90 Contemporaries Trail Construction Aides-Windy Hill ' Open Space Preserves �102 19 .56 Crest Copies Blue line s r r103 -4, 689. 00 The Jack Dymond Co. Office Con*struction 104 45. 96 Ewert's Photo Replacement Lamps for Slide Projector Iol05 52. 32 Federal Express Shipping Fee 4106 235. 00 First American Title Preliminary Title Report Guaranty_.Co. 107 9 , 719. 70 First American Title Escrow and Title Fees-Hassler Insurance Co. �108 110.09 Forestry Suppliers , Inc. Two Ton Power Puller 109 485 . 32 Foster Bros.Security Systems Master Locks and Keys 110. 304.59 Georgia-Pacific Corporation Posts for Structure Repair illl 30.00 Grantree Furniture Rental Desk Rental 5112 328. 72 HAI Computer Services , Inc. Computer Services-April 113 135. 21 Harbinger Communications Computer Services for Mailing List- March and April j114 1 , 050. 31 Hengehold Motor Company Truck Rental �115 70.16 Evans/Hubbard and Johnson Materials for Ranger Residence Repair-Fremont Older Open Space Preserve 5116 41.25 Interior Technology AssociatesFurniture Moving Expenses A17 63. 96 International Camera Repair of. Slide Projector Technicians Clair- q3-12 Page 3 Meeti 83-16 Revised June ��, 1983 Amount Name Description '145 $ 21.00 The San Mateo Times Subscription 146 218: 92 True American Jeep District Vehicle Repairs 147 500.00 U.S. Postmaster Postage for Meter :148 1,166. 35 U.S. Rental Equipment Rental 1149 105.49 Union Oil Gas for District Vehicle 150 154.00 Valley Title Co. Preliminary Title Report 151 42. 18 .Alice Watt Private Vehicle Expense 1152 303.43 Walther' s Carpet Patching 1153 126. 70 Western Fire Equipment, Co. . Replacement Fire Tools 154 515 .98 Xerox Corporation Installment Payment and Maintenance Agreement-May 155. 298:21 ZZZ Sanitation Co. Toilet Rental-Monte Bello Open Space' Preserve ,156 8.20 The Country Almanac Rental Ad 157 27.60 Peninsula Times Tribune Rental Ad �1.58 26.88 San Jose Mercury News Rental Ad 159 8. 25 Los Gatos Times Observer Rental Ad 160 . 2 ,500.00 Louis B. Bordi and Son Discing-Long Ridge, Russian Ridge , Windy Hill , Los Trancos and Monte Bello 161 158.69 Charlotte MacDonald Work Table for Office 162 472.50 County of San Mateo,Building Payment for Permits Inspection Division 163 232. 82 Petty Cash Local Meal Conferences ,Prints , Slope Indicator for Tractor,Film and Mailer,Postage,Newspaper Subscription,Private Vehicle Expense'' Miscellaneous Office SuPP lies ,Keys for Rental Unit and Photo Processing C- Tres 83-12 Page 2 r -ing 83-16 Revised ` June 22 , 1983 Amount Name Description o118 $ 115.00 J & R Drilling Posthole Drilling-Monte Bello and Skyline Corridor 119 6,070. 00 Desmond Johnson,.Inc. Appraisal Consultant 120 157. 83 Langley Hill Quarry Road Repair-Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve i120 239. 55 Los Altos Garbage Co. Garbage Service i121 601.47 Lawrence Tire Service, Inc. Tires for Patrol Vehicles �122 94.02 Charlotte MacDonald Reimbursement-Picture Frames and Mat Boards , Photo Processing, and Meal Conference 123 195.47 Minton's Lumber and Supply Materials and Supplies-Rancho San Antonio Ranger Residence i124 94.13 Mountain View Door Closer,Key Lock Replacement-Office and Lock Service i125 35.00 Joyce Nicholas Private Vehicle Expense 126 54. 39 Noble Ford Tractor, Inc. District Vehicle Expense $127 480.21 Orchard Supply Hardware Miscellaneous Field and Shop Supplies 128 . -28:00 PG and E Utilities 5129 575.12 Patton Brothers Base Rock for Road Maintenance 5130 11,240. 82 Peninsula Oil Co. Fuel `for District Vehicles 131 536.16 Pete Ellis Dodge District Vehicle Repair and Maintenance 5132 174. 17 Pine Cone Lumber Co. Redwood Posts for Sign Repairs �133 25. 00 RSVP Workshop-Joyce Nicholas 1$134 24.13 Rancho Hardware and Garden Paint and Shop Supplies Shop 135 266.20 S & W Equipment Co. Miscellaneous Field Supplies 136 40.24 Sanborn Security Systems Inc. Padlocks 137 1 ,171.50 Scribner Graphic Press , Inc. Reprinting of All Site Brochure 138 21. 72 Sears Shop Equip-tent 139 520..00 E.R.-Sheehan Trail Repairs-Monte Bello Open Space Preserve and Stevens Canyon 140 55.00 Specialty Towing Towing Service 141 137.52 Standard Brands Paint Co. ,Inc.Paint and Supplies-Fremont Older Ranger Residence 5142 71. 00 Stanley Norton . May Legal Expenses-Phone , Copying, Travel and Meal Conferences 5143 71..80 Starrett Publishing Co. Law Enforcement Identification Guide Books 144 845.00 State Compensation Insurance Additional Deposit Premium Fund Dim'-ributed at Board Meeting - July 6 , 1983 , 4 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS , COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA * * * * * * * * * * * * * RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PRESERVATION OF HASSLER HEALTH HOME PROPERTY WHEREAS, the recent acquisition of the former Hassler Health Home property could create a new and exciting opportunity to: Provide an open-space landbank, dedicated to the preserva- tion of the esthetic and natural values of the foothills , and Promote the arts and integrate them into the total life of the community; and WHEREAS , the MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT and the SAN MATEO COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL have agreed to cooperate in the achieve- ment of these mutual objectives; and WHEREAS, The Arts Council contracts annually with the County of San Mateo to provide specific services , four of which might be per- formed on the Hassler Health Home property, namely: a) Encourage education in the arts , advance the acquisition of facilities for cultural activities , and promote the develop- ment of County as a center for the art-related industries. b) Aid in the enhancement and protection of the beauty and natural amenities of the County. c) Serve in an advisory capacity and provide assistance in the field of art , aesthetics , and beautification , and administer programs and projects. (d) Receive from public and private organizations and repre- sentatives of the general public recommendations for study and action on matters pertaining to beauty of the environment ; and WHEREAS, the area could also provide office space and a project site for several environmental groups; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Board of Supervisors does hereby urge the MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT to preserve a portion of the Hassler property for use by the SAN MATEO COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL and environmental groups. DATED: July 5, 1983 SUPERVISORS : , A REGORIO, air K. A ELI E SPEIER sw }.� i. WARD ANN G. "SHOO �O'�DEI? l 5 ro WILLIAM J CHU ACHER M�1 A..IA., c "wt, wooer at Cod 9042 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Meeting 83-17 July 6, 1983 gp /Y&4 Oki � hate. �n•;�rf��,, a,,, d l t�P Ord V-6, �,• `�ro G1-.�(; - z - SAVE OUR HERITAGE The Meadow Vista properties of the Woodside Glens were split into two general parts at the time of their subdivision - the part with lots on which homes will be built and the nature preserve. The latter, how- ever, was in addition divided into two unconnected parts by a single lot that lies inbetween. The two portions are the Glens Forest and Kite Hill. The separation of these two sections of the special nature preserve by the one lot is both unfortunate and irritating. The Kite Hill portion consists of a meadow on serpentine rock. Many of the plants on Kite Hill are special for two reasons; many grow only on serpentine, and all create a beautiful spring spectacle. One of these is on the California wildflower endangered species list and on the National Pending List. When, Kite Hill is in bloom, the hill is a glorious feast for the eyes. The wildflowers are a delight. In the center of Kite Hill, along the extention of Jane Drive, there lies a second lot which is like an extrusive wart jutting into the nature preserve section. It is highly disturbing, aesthetically a--.,' emotionally, and would be environmentally dangerous to the nature preserve if built upon. The disturbing aspect of this jutting lot and the divisionary lot between the Kite Hill and the Glens Forest portions of the nature pre- serve must be ameliorated for the benefit of the people of Woodside and the Glens. What is needed is for the citizens of Woodside to donate enough capital to buy these two portions of the property in order to make the nature preserve a beautiful, undisturbed and undivided unit - Kite Hill-Glens Forest Woodside Nature Preserve. It would thus be a permanent aesthetic preserve for our future generations and Woodside's inhabitants. Such a preserve would evince the thoughtfulness, foresight and sensitivity of us citizens. We must see to it that the nature preserve is sustained as a logical, complete and elegant whole. It is desired to initiate an organization to collect funds for the pur- chase of these two lots called the Kite Hill Woodside Fund. This organ- ization would ask for donated funds in order to purchase those lots before they are sold. Therefore time is of essence. The amount needed is $670,000. Those who contribute to this fund would provide a benefit for our future generations and ourselves by the achievement of this beautiful aim. The furture inhabitants of Woodside would laud such an endeavor. These donations are tax deductible, and they would be highly appreciated as a step toward achieving an even more wondrous Woodside. A/ George Gunias WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Meeting 83-17 July 6, 1983 George Gunias 439 Glenwood Av. Woodside, CA. 94062 June 28, 1983 Board Members Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space District 375 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA. 94022 Dear Board Members Two portions of the Meadow Vista Properties of Woodside were deeded to the Town as an open space Nature Preserve by the former owner, Mr. Frank Aries. These two portions consist of 13.96 acres of a serpentine meadow plant community and 6.0 acres of a broadleaf evergreen forest along a portion of Redwood Creek. The springtime wildflower display on the serpentine grassland portion, called Kite Hill, is a spectacle. It is an exuberant confetti-like display of color by many species of wildflowers, including bitterroot. One species, the Marin dwarf flax, Hesperolinon congestum, is on the California Wildflower Society's endangered species list and on the Nation's pending list. However, a regretable situation exists on the serpentine meadow that is a dangerous threat to the wildlife and a de- traction to the aesthetic beauty of the land. It is a 1.1 acre piece of land invading the Nature Preserve. This is labeled on the map as Lot #2. If that property would be built and lived on, the normal procedures around the home would impose upon - and destroy - the immediately nearby serpentine endemic plants and would pose a threat to those farther away. The property is on a hill and its border along the road is a cliff. In order to put a garage on that lot, a driveway cutting across some of the Nature Preserve or a large, gaping excavation into the hill at road level would have to be made. Either situation is antithetic to the concept of a Nature Preserve. The presence of Lot #2 is devastating to this concept. The forest portion, the Glens Forest, is a virtually untouched verdant splendor also full of wildflowers, some rare. Before deeding it to the Town, the owners laid out a fine horse and pedestrian trail system. Unfortunately this portion of the preserve is separated from the Kite Hill grassland preserve by an intervening private lot which as yet has not been sold. This lot is 6.1 acres and is labeled Lot #3. 1 am writing this letter in the hope that the Open Space District can and will consider purchasing these two Lots or donate a sizable portion of the cost towards their purchase. This would have the effect of unifying the two portions of the Nature Preserve. As a unified whole of 27.16 acres, this unit would be a sizable and splendid natural open -2- space preserve with a fine trail system. The asking price of Lot #2 is $375,000 and that asked for Lot #3 is $295,000. In addition to the above, there are two large open space preserves in the immediate area. If these were unified with Woodside's Nature Preserve, the three land areas operated as a unit would make a great natural wild- life preserve and holding in the Peninsula. The two holdings are southeast of the Woodside Nature Preserve and across Highway 280. The south end of one lies directly across and consists of 22 acres. It belongs to Caltrans and is an open space nature preserve. This property has two entrances. One lies on the East side of it and the other is a tunnel under Highway 280 which connects with the Woodside Nature Preserve by the trail system that was mentioned previously. Adjacent and to the northeast of the Caltrans preserve lies the Woodhill Estates of Redwood City. Within the Estates there lies a large U-shaped nature preserve of 7.4 acres. Both this and the Caltrans preserves lie upon serpentine and are meadowlands. Bitterroot, and Marin dwarf flax are present there, also, along with other rare and beautiful plants. I feel that if these three preserves totaling 56.56 acres, with the addition- al 7.2 acres of Lots #2 and 3 were operated as a unit by the Peninsula Regional Open Space District J it would be a great boon to the people and their towns. Future generations of Woodside and San Mateo County would appreciate such a magnanimous and prescient gesture by the District. I would be delighted to escort any Board Member on a tour of any or all of these preserves. Remaining hopeful, e Georgia Enc. ¢j FREEWAY 1 1 SEf?RA !AY°27'59'E U I PERK ,�o ° h e�a'o� s49 ,r —\sa S C \ N i y 5?�3 02' 'g3 385 36e 62 ry�9`,A' /601 /0 9 O 65' v 6 ohm 3 563i' A ► 4 64.56, 33 65' o y h .o lei, G8b r v S�`. L► v2/'30' r - R/0=d208' 108 28, .3, y T 0 O PA R. A 4 J4 '[` 4 ti 56 $� o.°r `^ eZ0,0 ��V._ 12 ' �6Q,, NE �i' 280 � 563 5 e e- �� 24s< <pR�Va?E�Z'T 98� 02 0 5 jIIS ad 69 Put �Bi ?� p�J. 7~�e 26N855e4'J - iyo O 6 1 Rcr�g L� r� ? YS•W ,/4 6' IL0 a es, i17 � q N M� ~ • �1 us 9y .o - '� o$ 1! 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I recommend you formalize the appointment by motion on July 6 for the minutes. M-83-78 (Meeting 83-17 July 6, 1983) ' MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM June 24, 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager; M. Gundert , Associate Open Space Planner SUBJECT: Final Adoption of Use and Management Plan for Picchetti Ranch Area of Monte Bello Open Space Preserve Discussion: At your June 22, 1983 meeting, the use and management plan for the Picchetti Ranch Area was presented to you (see report R-83-28, dated June 15, 1983) . At that time, a request was made by a member of the public for the provision of a horse hitching post in the picnic area. Use and management recommendation D2 should be amended to read "A hitching post should be installed near the picnic area by the time the public amenities are scheduled for completion. Alternatively, the hitching post will be requested for inclusion in the vineyard lease to be negotiated, if possible, with the lessee. " At your June 22 meeting , the use and management plan for the Picchetti Ranch Area was tentatively adopted, leaving final adoption until your July 6 1983 meeting to allow for public comment. To date, staff has received no further public comment. Recommendation: I recommend you adopt the use and management recommendations for the Picchetti Ranch Area of the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve, as contained in report R-83-28 . i I i M-83-76 (Meeting83-17 July 6 1983) N Of cow MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM June 27, 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager; M. Gundert, Associate Open Space Planner SUBJECT: Adoption of Interim Use and Management Plan for the Addition to Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve (Incerpi Property) Discussion: At your meeting of June 22, 1983, you approved the proposed addition to the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve (see report R-83-29, dated June 16, 1983) . You also tentatively adopted the interim use and management recommendations and indicated your intention to dedicate the property. Final approval of the interim use and management recommendations, including dedication of the 47 acre property, was deferred until your July 6 meeting to allow for public comment. To date, staff has received no public comment. Recommendation: I recommend you approve the interim use and management plan, including the dedication of the property, as contained in report R-83-29 for the addition of the Incerpi property to the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. f M-83-80 (Meeting 83-17 VL of July 6, 1983) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM June 30, 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: N. Hanko SUBJECT: Request from San Mateo County Arts Council Dear Colleagues : This item is being placed on the agenda at the request of the San Mateo County Arts Council . The Hassler Committee (H. Turner and N. Hanko) has been informed as to the request, and a letter on the subject will be mailed to you separately by the Arts Council. Agenda Item #4 (Meeting 83-17 A July 6, 1983) SAN MAM CO1.7Nn A'Im�2 T 6 COUNCIL June 29, 1983 Merdxws of the Hoard midpeninsula Regional open Spade District Dear Board nber, In reference to the motion passed at your Board muting Wednesday, June 22, the Ad Hoe Cwmittee has discussed the procedures necessary for an expenditure of Arts 0ouncil funds to be applied tm4ard engineering costs for the demolition plan of they Hassler buildings. The Arts C c)unrx it is at present not structured, nor does it have the authority to make contributions of this kind because the request is so speculative in nature. our proposal to you was designed to save half of the demolition cats of the Project# while benefitting both the (pen Space District and the artists and others who would utilize the buildings. Your expenditure of $2,000 in obtaining double bids seem singularly cost eftective in light of possible savings of half a million dollars. Moreover,, the $5,000 was not justified by any documentation (as was the $2,000) , and was admittedly an attest to secure a "show of faith" on the _ of the Arts tbuncil. Our policy permits expenditures only on filing of appropriate documentation (normally reoeipted invoices) ; we cannot release funds for pro- jected, non-4cpumented. costs not i==re:d by the council. this item is not presently in our budget, and would cause hardship at this point in our fiscal. year. Moreover, as an attwFpt to test the sincerity of our efforts, your motion does not seem appropriate in view of the hours of effective world and the considerable results we have achieved in a very short time. We have more than dmmtrated our faith and sincerity. Indeed, we have today received strong support from representatives of the C=rdttee for Green Fbothills and the Audubon Society, as well as from other environmentalists who are interested in the passibility of sharing the buildings and meeting facilities. The (bunty Hoard of Supervisors is fully in support of the proposal, and will so indicate at their regular meeting on Tuesday, July 5. We are also contacting the City of San Francisco as per your suggestion to negotiate flexibility in the trucking deadline. Twin Pines Park 1219 Ralston Avenue Belmont, California 94002 (415)593-1816 r II Members s of the Board Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District ! June 29, 1983 - 2 - If your District feels it nmt have the $2,000 to cover the costs projected for double bids, we have the coffer of that amount from an artist who will- make such a sum available to be held in escrow pending the completion and signing of the lease. We appreciate the concern and accomodation of the Viers of'the Board, and we sincerely believe that as we solve these problem together our increased corr izacation will lead to common goals. Sincerely, Charon n Ad Ileac Oomni.ttaee for the Art Center GD:jc R-83-30 (Meeting 83-17 July 6, 1983) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REPORT June 27, 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: C. Britton, Land Acquisition Manager; D. Hansen, Land Manager; M. Gundert, Associate Open Space Planner SUBJECT: Proposed Addition to Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve Mt. Umunhum Area (Ertell Property) Introduction: The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has been offered the opportunity to purchase approximately 160 acres of land located east of Highway 17 in an unincorporated area of Santa Clara County. The property is situated between Mt. Thayer, Mt. Umunhum, and El Sombroso and would connect the District holdings in these three areas forming a 745 acre contiguous District holding (see attached map) . The Mt. Thayer, Mt. Umunhum, El Sombroso complex make up a portion of the Sierra Azul, a region of the Santa Cruz Mountains which provides the scenic backdrop for the town of Los Gatos, San Jose, and the southern peninsula. A. Description of the Site 1 . Size, Location and Boundaries. This property is located southeast of the Town of Los Gatos and is bounded by the District' s Mt. Umunhum Area to the southeast, El Sombroso Area to the northwest, and Mt. Thayer Area at the southwest corner. Private property bounds all other sides. 2 . Topography, Geology and Natural Landscape. The property is comprised of a narrow canyon with steep walls descending from Mt. Thayer located to the southwest and Mt. Umunhum located to the southeast. Rincon Creek is located in the bottom of the canyon, and flows in a northerly direction. Elevations-on the site range from a high of 3000 feet along the western border to a low of 2040 feet along the northern boundary. The San Andreas Rift Zone is located 3 . 5 miles to the west. Vegetation on the property is typical of this region of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Chaparral communities predominate, composed primarily of chamise, manzanita, and sagebrush. Some riparian vegetation is located in the creek bottom areas. R-83-30 Page two B. Current Use and Development The property is undeveloped with the exception of a section of dirt road which follows the western border of the property, entering the subject property for a distance of approximately one-quarter mile. This road follows the ridgetop between Mt. Thayer and El Sombroso and is used currently by hikers, equestrians, and occasional motorcyclists. The only vehicle access to this parcel and the ridgetop road is across adjacent private property as there appear to be no deeded rights of access to any public road. A secondary vehicular access may exist from a dirt road that begins at the Mt. Umunhum road and crosses several parcels to the east and south. C. Plannin2 Considerations The acquisition of this property by the District for open space use is in conformity with the General Plans of Santa Clara County and the Town of Los Gatos. The property adjoins the District boundary to the south and west, lying just outside the District. However, the property is within the District's Sphere of Influence. Due to its location outside the District boundary, the property was not analyzed in the Master Plan. Similar adjacent properties within the District have composite ratings of high to moderate value for open space preservation. The revised Santa Clara County Trails and Pathways Plan identifies a key trail connection through the subject property. A proposed trail loop connecting the Lexington Reservoir Recreation Area, Lake Elsman, and the Mt. Thayer and Mt. Umunhum Areas of Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve could connect via the subject property with a trail system extending from Almaden Quicksilver County Park, El Sombroso, Limekiln Canyon, and the Kennedy Road areas of Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve. D. Potential Use and Management The site should be managed as a natural area with the existing road open to hikers and equestrians gaining access with permission of adjacent landowners. E. Interim Use and Management Recommendations 1 . The site should be open to hikers and equestrians who can gain access from adjacent private property with permission of the owners. 2 . Preserve boundary signs should be installed where appropriate. Estimated costs are $75 . F. Dedication This property should be withheld from dedication at this time to allow for the possibility of the transfer of density rights. Withholding this property from dedication is consistent with the status of the neighboring District-owned land (with the exception of the Mt. Umunhum area property) . R-83-30 Page three G. Naming This property should become an addition to the Mt. Umunhum Area of the Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve. In addition, since this property links the Mt. Thayer Area, Mt. Umunhum Area, and El Sombroso Area of Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve, con- sideration should be given at the time of the next use and management review of this Preserve to combine these contiguous areas into one: the Mt. Umunhum Area of Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve. H. Terms As detailed in the attached purchase agreement, the full price for the subject 160 acre parcel would be $112, 000 ($700 per acre) . The terms would require $22, 000 in cash (20%) at close of escrow from the New Land Commitments budget category (1982 note proceeds) with the balance of $90, 000 in the form of a promissory note secured by a First Deed of Trust on the property, bearing interest at 7% annum on the unpaid balance over 10 years. Recommendation: I recommend that you adopt the attached Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing Acceptance of Purchase Agreement, 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 (Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve - Lands of Ertell) . I also recommend that you tentatively approve the interim use and management recommendations contained in this report, unofficially name it part of the Manzanita Ridge-Mt. Umunhum area, and state your intention to withhold this 160 parcel from dedication. RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZING OFFICER TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT TO DISTRICT, AND AUTHOR- IZING GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO CLOSING OF THE TRANSACTION (MANZANITA RIDGE OPEN SPACE PRESERVE-LANDS OF ERTELL) 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 ace District does hereby accept t the offer contained in that certain Purchase Agreement between Norbert C. Ertell et ux, and the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, 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 $1,000 to cover the cost of title insur- ance, escrow fees, and other miscellaneous costs related to this transaction. Section Five. The sum of $22 ,000. 00 is hereby ordered to be withdrawn from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 1982 Negotiable Promissory Notes Acquisition Fund for this purchase. I fi r�� C''f Interest t�`� �; r �_. nss • ,��� \ -1.- J/` O �•- '..:/ �,. \,L ;'�J �� !it/` ,,,,,,���f ,S �i-ay'• , t ,j � '?� E rosm Area Zvi TV �J t ,n r` V(, g NN CIA� WA �`--� �1 �� bpi ,N�' k* � f. -�•. ., s'�- �.'•,� 1 F< vo, F, � s* .4 _.. , �,;• .. " Alt. u hiiHY Area OQ ""' � IN ��� ��,, ��i��� ��"Ui'���25/3�r•'�" � �� �1 \���^ ._ � ,� \� t`� y Exhibit A - Site Map %j N' ►.r `� N.ANZANITA RIDGE _/," i���- ;`' �:, :�; w�. y ,, j+ .•� OPEN SPACE PRESERVE r,i //� / �� 'jam �1/ `�i�1 , 1+, ` `� �^ �, �/ �+ �\\•. 1" = 2000' North64 12.✓ ter' t `�'o-°"'�`t ..,`^...r.-•R r!L`��, 'G->:. ,,�♦�/•�RIP�I�•r ����`-a�� �,.� 1�,� l'� r�����..i�'.�`�' 1��1'. �, 1��i A'tii ILN rK CPrt•Ft rka�1.c�n n w n n r•,w,-:r>w-w-----c a-.-c.--r,r�J7.Jn��r���.:. '�'�` •�1 t• ��` ; ll PURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into,! by and between NORBERT C. ERTELL and PEARL G. ERTELL, husband and wife, hereinafter called "SELLER" and the MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, a Public District, hereinafter called "DISTRICT. " 1. PURCHASED PROPERTY: SELLER agrees to sell to DISTRICT, and DISTRICT agrees to purchase from SELLER, that certain parcel of real property located within an unincorporated area of the County of Santa Clara, State of California, containing one hundred sixty acres (160) , more or less, and commonly referred to as Santa Clara County Assessor's Parcels numbered 562-08-16 and -17 (being more particularly described in Preliminary Title Report No. 177950 , dated April 9, 1981, from Valley Title Company;. said Report designated Exhibit "A" , as attached hereto and incor- porated herein by this reference) , together with any ease- ments, rights of way, or rights of use which may be appur- tenant or attributable to the aforesaid lands, and any and all improvements and fixtures attached or affixed thereto. 2. PURCHASE PRICE AND MANNER OF PAYMENT: The total purchase price for the aforesaid real property is and shall be One Hundred Twelve Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($112 ,000. 00) , payable as follows : A. A down payment of Twenty-two Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($22 ,000. 00) shall be paid in cash at the close of escrow, and B. A secured promissory note in the principal amount of Ninety Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($90 ,000. 00) , to be delivered to SELLER at the close of escrow. Said note to bear tax free interest at the rate of seven percent (7%) per annum and be payable in ten equal annual install- ments of principal in the amount of Nine Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($9,000 .00) , plus accrued interest, with the first such payment to be made on or before the anni- versary date of close of escrow. Said note to provide that principal and accrued interest may be prepaid at any time by DISTRICT without penalty or premium, except during calendar year in which escrow closes. Said note: to be secured by a First Deed of Trust with Assignment of Rents on the portion 'of the purchased property as described in said Exhibit "A. " 3. TITLE AND POSSESSION: Title and possession of the subject property shall be conveyed to DISTRICT at the close of escrow by Grant Deed, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, judgments, easements, taxes, assessments, covenants, restrictions, rights, and conditions of record except: Purchase Agreement Page Two A. Taxes for the fiscal year in which this escrow closes shall be cleared and paid for in the manner required by Section 4986 of the Revenue and Taxation Code of the State of California. B. Typewritten exception number 3 as listed in the Prelimi- nary Title Report labeled Exhibit "A" herein. C. The First Deed of Trust as mentioned in Paragraph 2B hereinabove. D. Any other such title exceptions as may be acceptable to DISTRICT. 4. COSTS: SELLER shall pay all escrow, recording, and customary title insurance charges and fees incurred in this transaction. SELLER shall be responsible for, and pay all costs of any reconveyance of Deed of Trust, full release of mortgage, payment of liens, discharge of judgments, or any other charges, costs, or fees incurred in order to deliver market- able title to DISTRICT. 5. COMMISSIONS: DISTRICT shall not be responsible for any real estate sales commission or other related costs or fees in connection with this transaction. 6. LEASES OR OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES: SELLER warrants that there exist no oral or written leases or rental agreements affecting all or any portion of the subject property, nor are any persons occupying the property. SELLER further warrants and agrees to hold DISTRICT free and harmless and to reimburse DISTRICT for any and all costs , liability, loss, damage or expense, including costs for legal services, occasioned by reason of any such lease, rental agreement, or occupancy of the property being acquired by DISTRICT (including but not limited to relocation payments and expenses provided for in Section 7260 et seq. of the California Government Code) . 7. ACCEPTANCE AND TERMS OF ESCROW: DISTRICT shall have thirty (30) days after the execution hereof by SELLER hereunder to accept and execute this Agree- ment, and during said period this instrument shall constitute an irrevocable offer by SELLER to sell and convey the afore- said real property to DISTRICT for the consideration and under the terms and conditions herein set forth. As consid- eration for the tender of said offer, DISTRICT has paid and SELLER acknowledges receipt of the sum of Ten and No/100 Dollars ($10. 00) . Purchase Agreement Page Three Time being of the essence and provided that this Agreement is accepted and executed b DISTRICT this transaction P Y shall close as soon as ,racticable but not more than Thirty (30) Days following the acceptance and execution by DISTRICT, through an escrow (No. 474557) to be conducted by Western Title Insurance Company, 210 Almendra Avenue Los Gatos CA 95030 , or other such escrow holder as may be agreed upon by SELLER and DISTRICT. 8. ACCRUAL: The provisions hereof shall accrue to the benefit of and bind the respective heirs, devisees, assigns, or successors in interest of the parties hereto. MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE SELLER: DISTRICT: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Norbert C. Ertell Date Stanley Norton, District Counsel ACCEPTED FOR RECOMMENDATION: Pearl G. Ertell Date L. Craig Britton, SR/WA Land Acquisition Manager RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL: Herbert Grench, General Manager APPROVED AND ACCEPTED:: ATTEST President, Board of Directors Clerk of the Board of Directors Date (' ' COMPANY � VALLEY TITLE � PRELIMINARY REPORT X 300 South First Street—San Jose, 292-7150 —605 Castro Street—Mt Vlew. 968-4427 1 36$0 E Stavens Creek B Ivd.--243-4269 ---2,17 So Mathllda Ave —Sunnyvale. 245-0240 �. r —P O Box 9456—San Jose, 95157 10625 De Anza Blvd.-253-7630 �) —2354 Alum Rock .Avenue--San Jose, 251-8500 --P 0 Box 720---Cupertino. 95015 =P —1741 Saratoga avenue—San Jose. 252-2975 —1930 So Bascom Ave —Campbell, 371-7891 145-6 Camden Avenue—San Jose, 377 7911 100 No PA,Inrtas Blvd - 946 0700 t 445 Blossom lilli Road-225-4224 - P 0 Box 316--Milpitas. 95035 # Appl,cavon No —P 0 Box 23S55--San Jose, 95153 177950 ESS] In response to the above referenced application for a policy of title insurance,VALLEY TITLE COMPANY hereby reports ; ithat it is prepared to issue, or cause to be issued, as of the date hereof, a California Land Title Association Standard t Coverage form Policy of Title Insurance describing the land and the estate or interest therein hereinafter set forth, insuring against loss which may be sustained by reason of any defect, lien or encumbrance not shown or referred to as ' an Exception below or not excluded from coverage pursuant to the printed Schedules. Conditions and Stipulations of ; 1 said policy form. l 1 This report (and any supplements or amendments thereto) is issued solely for the purpose of facilitating the issuance of t a policy of title insurance and no liability is assumed hereby. If it is desired that liability be assumed prior to the issuance r i fof a policy of title insurance, a Binder or Commitment should be requested. I Dated as of -- APri l_9 1 981— , at 7:30 A.M. E VALLEY TITLE COMPANY j In the event of cancellation, a minimum charge of S100 00 wilt be made F ) If the escrow has not closed within 90 days from the date hereof. cancellation will be effected unless other - _.—_ provisions are made VICE PRESIDENT 3 = { ( The estate or interest in the land hereinafter described or referred to covered by this P,eport is: A fee i� I Title to said estate or interest of the date hereof is vested in: I {{ i NORBERT C. ERTELL and PEARL G. ERTELL, his wife � I At the date hereof exceptions to coverage in addition to the printed exceptions and exclusions contained in said policy f form would be as follows: +� t E3t.H i B a T Pageo � (� (Continued on next page) i - 1 = ----- ----- --—— ' i 177950 Page 2 1. Tuxes for the fiscal year 1981-1982 a lien, but not yet due or payable. 2. The lien for property taxes for the fiscal year 1980-1981 securing: a. Additional amounts that may hereafter be assessed within the guidelines defined in Chapters 49 and g P 242 of the State of California Statutes of 1979. 3. Land Conservation Contract Agreement between the County of Santa Clara, State of California and Norbert C. Ertell and Pearl G. Ertell, recorded February 23 , 1972 in Book 9713 of Official Records, page 287, and reference is hereby made to the record thereof for further particulars. NOTE 1: Taxes for the fiscal year 1980-1981 have been paid. Receipt No. 562-8-16. Code Area 72-007. First Installment $12.40. Second Installment $12.40 . (Affects a portion of the premises) Receipt No. 562-8-17 . Code Area 72-007. First Installment $12. 40. Second Installment $12. 40. (Affects a portion of the premises) DESCRIPTION All that certain parcel of land situate in the County of Santa Clara, State of California, described as follows: The Southwest quarter of the Northeast quarter, the South half of the Northwest quarter, and the Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section Seven (7) , all in Township Nine (9) South Range One (1) East, of Mount Diablo Base and Meridian. 1 EXHIC_ tl Page _ 0f �FiCE OF COUNTY ASSESSOR ... SANTA CLARA COUNTY,.CAUFORNfA a- : x:,s94M o Y= 72 �" V sA lift y, W.B. Ar , o if ti J� ' 4A r .Q; A? W.B. �r x.rsaeaso- �� W.B. —�yD-42r�j� �o►r .�r: Y=24727S v // a e �� EXH IT t� �\ Pa of co First American Title Guaranty Company Title Officer : Lois R. Burris 445 So. San Antonio Road Los Altos, CA 94022 Escrow Officer : JoAnn M. Cariinale Order No. : 550512 Mid Peninsula Your No.: 375 Distel Circle D-1 Property: NONE SHOWN Los Altos, CA 94022 Attention: Pat Starret Subject to a minimum charge required by Section 12404 of the Insurance Code. Form of Policy Coverage Requested: CLTA Dated as of: March 3, 1983 at 7:30 a.m. Title to said estate or interest at the date hereof is vested in: NORBERT C. ERTELL and PEARL G. ERTELL, his wife, as JOINT TENANTS, as to East 1/2 of Parcel One and Parcel Two; NORBERT C. ERTELL and PEARL G. ERTELL, his wife, as to West 1/2 of Parcel One and Parcel Two The estate or interest in the land hereinafter described or referred to covered by this Report is: A FEE AS TO PARCEL ONE AND PARCEL TWO; AN EASEMENT AS TO PARCEL THREE At the date hereof exceptions to coverage in addition to the printed exceptions and exclusions contained-in said policy form would be as follows: 1. TAXES for the fiscal year 1983-84, a lien not yet due or payable. 2. The right of the public to use as a roadway so much of the herein described premises lying within the bounds of any road or highway that may traverse said land 3. LACK OF RECORD ACCESS to any public street or highway. EXHIBIT 'age :43� of Order No: 550512 Page: 2 4. AGREEMENT FOR Permanent right of way for an automobile road Between : Shelley R. Cothran individually and as Executor of the Estate of E. E. Cothran, deceased And : Mr. Alden Sage On the terms and conditions contained therein, recorded January 13, 1964 in Book 6344, page 97 of Official Records. Affects Parcel Three and a right of way over lands of Sage to be conveyed to Cothran 5. AGREEMENT FOR : A Right-of-way for ingress and egress Between : Shelley R. Cothran individually and as Executor of the Estate of E. E. Cothran, deceased And : Norbert C. Ertell and Pearl G. Ertell On the terms and conditions contained therein, recorded June 25, 1964 in Book 6555, page 667 of Official Records. Affects Right-of-way as described in Agreement recorded January 13, 1964 in Book 6344, page 97 of Official Records LENDER'S SPECIAL INFORMATION According to the public records, there have been no deeds conveying the herein described property recorded within six months prior to the date hereof except as follows: NONE NOTE: Both installments of taxes for the fiscal year 1982-83 have been paid in full. 1st installment : $10.87 2nd installment : $10.87 Assessors No. : 562-09-037 Affets the East one-half of Parcel One NOTE: Both installments of taxes for the fiscal year 1982-83 have been paid in full. 1st installment : $10.87 2nd installment : $10.87 Assessors No. : 562-09-038 Affects the West one-half of Parcel One EXHIBIT Page of Order No: 550512 Page: 3 NOTE: Both installments of taxes for the fiscal year 1982-83 have been paid in full. 1st installment : $20.70 2nd installment : $20.70 Assessors No. : 562-03-011 Affects the East one-half of Parcel Two NOTE: Both installments of taxes for the fiscal year 1982-83 have been paid in full. 1st installment : $20.70 2nd installment : $20.70 Assessors No. : 562-03-012 Affects the West one-half of Parcel Two E 141BIT P.90 of Order No: 550512 Page: 4 LEGAL DESCRIPTION REAL PROPERTY in the Unincorporated Area, County of Santa Clara, State of California, described as follows: PARCEL ONE: BEGINNING at the 1/4 Section corner between Section 13 and 24, Township 9 South, Range 1 West, M.D.M. ; thence North on said 1/4 Section line through the center of said Section 13 the same also being the line between Lots 14. and 15 of said Section 13, 11.29 chains to a point from which bears a witness post North 2.58 chains said witness post is reference by a live Oak 6 inches in diameter marked B.T.G. 2 and bears North 72 degrees 17' East distant 17.8 feet; thence North 87 degrees 25' East 17.78 chains to a point; thence South 11 chains and 21 links to a point on the South line of said Section 13 and from said point bears a witness post South 87 degrees 10' West, distant 3.36 chains; thence from said point of South 87 degrees 10' West 17.78 chains to the point of beginning, being the Southwest corner of Lot 15 Section 13 Township 9 South, Range i West, M.D.M. PARCEL TWO: Lot 3 of Section 24, Township 9 South, Range 1 West, M.D.M. (WE NOTE BUT DO NOT INSURE - WHEN DRAWING PAPERS OMIT "WE NOTE BUT DO NOT INSURE") PARCEL THREE: adjoining A permanent right of way for an automobile road through lands which shall consist in ingress, egress and access. Said right of way begins at the County road, at Wright Station over the Cothran Road, preceeds there past the Saw Mill, there past Shultz Gulch in the WE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 23, Township 9 South Range 1 West MDM, there over said right of way into Section 14, up said Shannon Canyon, otherwise know as Cothran Creek, into lands owned by Mr. Alden Sage, as contained in the Agreement by and between Shelley R. Cothran individually, and Shelley R. Cothran as Executor of the Estate of E. E. Cothran, deceased, and Mr. Alden Sage, recorded January 13, 1964 in Book _ 6344 of Official Records, Page 97. A.P. No: AW XI-1 I U i-r Fags �aura v.oi 5s2 L_9 _- O O T 9S A Iw ytt1tR ..._�.__.__. t.;-+ •o..4Ac .. LL _ —� Wit I toy{ I WT4 •{T��1' -IOIN 10T1 I l0f{ WTf ( LaiN �� 4641 I 14{{f it) � ('10{fA•) /11 � I •InA• 1 •I7{A. I trnA•) I W><µl O laaaa i �, #0 (MAJ All) I I I I t 1 'rL. a U•�A tuA: 1ATAl I O.r It L7 •11•i� ba•14A1:. TOIAL I )� (1341 A•7 I I A� Y `y0 to li Cn C 1t'• 4 I {iw! I lOT7 I tJr7 �! ,.-mot .OT IJ tQl+f IOr7 I 10T7 1 WT 10 O tAT6 (.,uA•) I yoafr7 a!1 (a14A•7 I (s• {A•) (.+nA.) I (.nu<) ( pinA.) v I (tlTu<) � �\ n r.e�•C,�I 21 W.B. 22 187.30 AC IO7AL 11 �S d.rf x TOM. U.SA 119a4 / I 1 u. �I1 q U f'''T-ry MIDPENINhULA REGn.%Al OPEN SP4,k DISTRICT _ I Q Lot) ) ~�LOT 6 j�� .-J.... -I..i3OYl11 WT A ( •pT t 1 1oT{ PLOT 1, I lOr 4 it •11.a MI k•,+{a<) - ••1h A•. I •1.1{A• (xUA) LLISAI. j 3&"Ac.TOTAL ).a wr, {y —M,r I I I 3' F •i.t Ito tit Ac) I I ' X71At. I pht Ar 791k 1 /4f rI 8 N\ I 43 I — I i 1 ,{ 1 26 •¢0 �. .. .r a � I 44 Z'� I 36 j we 27 a r tai ��xa a ; ^•.�,•. � I ( I SY 39• TOTA L , k•... __ _. • __ ___ .. - _- —.— _1. _.. - (r.• .c•f • T ;it I )T• 1 Wif .7T IY I I JT,3 aaA•, 12t0a, •.tOtfof..71 C•,:.., •..•> uMA< «.». I 1 i tl, •o su•c NLt ; 1 � sl r��N�• "' 1 I 1 f'%"; 3)AJ�:y��S L ,• T w .v. Iva !. ). w I . 'O• - .` io AC 4. M )ry14� tY'u./ a n atw �' 1 ,1. , ';u I •O OT as 31 trf I4, ---- • Y�M7/ao 0 558 � Compiled in conformance 1.ith Sec.327 of the Revenue L Tax- atim code effective 3/l/30. I Alfred E. Carlson - Assessors �f t THIS PLAT IS INSERTED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY, AND WHILE THE SAME 15 COMPILED FROM INFORMATION WHICH a WE BELIEVE TO 13E CORRECT, NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED By THIS CGMPANY AS TO THE CORRECTNESS OF SAJ0 INFORMATION i Of 11CS yr CJuhi'1 •y313yGM SAhi♦(.ANA CUvhih,CAC.ONnr• _ — — I - • 600A ..a \ 'fir— litrrs+w (4094 4 , 3 ►O ' �Q -- CS1 I tt.7o 1t TOTIrL � PIER EL 2 «.+c 4447K) 7 ! 3 cn 6 1 I �� LS i 01 I _ 55B 74.9OAC. 3t' 42 n kc 10 ` I c fact J0 I 1 I {2 1 !• � S.J W W -- 1 3 ¢ +...o e..e..n.a q.a s. r„Aw wM. . rK.o• 0Af LOT 130A flit 4L. r I a aWcR W1.rM • �q,I. , h' W .wu.S.a•4w 121 d rM s.wnw.^.i...•a�C....^r. we ,..rrrJ_� .r m...�....•,r,ou .. 16297AC. I S.J•W LOT 45 Bmir�c so (.�ti •• ' 4 �_ 3 s3 lori o THIS FLAT IS INSERTED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY, AND WHILE- THE SAME IS COMPILED FROM INFORMATION WHICH 1 '64/E ©ELIE:VE TO FIE CORRECT. NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED BY THIS COMPANY AS TO THE CORRECTNESS OF SMD INFORMATIOK First American Title Guaranty Company Title Officer : Lois R. Burris 445 So. San Antonio Road Los Altos, CA 9402E Escrow Officer : JoAnn M. Cardinale Order No. : 550514 Mid Peninsula Your No. : 375Distel Circle A-1 Property: None Shown Los Altos, CA 94022 ff Attention: Pat Starret Subject to a minimum charge required by Section 12404 of the Insurance Code. Form of Policy Coverage Requested: CLTA Dated as of: March 7, 1983 at 7:30 a.m. Title to said estate or interest at the date hereof is vested in: NORBERT C. ERTELL, a married man The estate or interest in the land hereinafter described or referred to covered by this Report is: A FEE AS TO PARCEL ONE; AN EASEMENT AS TO PARCEL TWO At the date hereof exceptions to coverage in addition to the printed exceptions and exclusions contained in said policy form would be as follows: I. TAXES for the fiscal year 1983-84, a lien not yet due or payable. 2. Right of� the public to use a roadway any road that may traverse the herein described premises. 3• POSSIBLE COMMUNITY PROPERTY interest of the spouse of Norbert C. Ertell, the vestee herein. NOTE: Both installments of taxes for the fiscal year 1982-83 have been paid in full. 1st installment : $37.30 2nd installment : $37.30 Assessors No. : 55-39-009 / EXHIBIT Page f i Order No: 550514 Page: 3 LEGAL DESCRIPTION REAL PROPERTY in the Unincorporated Area of the County of Santa Clara, State of California, described as follows: PARCEL ONE: The West 523 feet, front and rear measurements of the East 50 acres described in the deed to John Pezzoli, et us, recorded April 30, 1941, File number 216557, Santa Clara County Records, being the East 50 acres of the north 1/2 of the NE 114 of Section 11 , Township 9 South, Range A west, Fount Diablo Ease and Me rid ian. PARCEL TWO: The right of way of two roads crossing the West 30 acres of the North 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of said Section 11 , T.9 S., R.1 W. , M.D.M. and the Right to use Alma and Mt. Pleasant Wagon Road, as reserved by Joseph Gassady in Deed recorded September 10, 1889 in Book 119 of Deeds, Page 320. A.P. No: 558-31-009 EXHIBIT Page of CLAAA COU"TY All '"M _ � 2 1 T2 i ��9.S4l Ac 6R.Ac. L" Ac.WfT 7 4 ` 558 31 `. A �I � 31 t LASE�1ENIT PARCEL f a � Q , 's x 1PARCEL 1 h.� 34.11 AC hr+EE S r�1ac' Twa o c to W 562 S J W W LOT 91 7 g THIS PLAT M INSERTED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY. AND WHILE THE SAt.tE 1S COYARILED FROM INFORMATION WHICH WE BP:LIEVE TO BE CORRECT. NO LIAE31LITY IS ASSUMED BY THIS COM-PANY A3 TO THE CORRECTNESS OF SAID INFORMATION. { Compiled in Conformance with Sec. 237 Of the Revenue and Taxation Code . Effective Date March 1, 1979 Alfred E. Carlson - Assessor of s q ? I fin X 2AO K o f -83-81 (Meeting 83-17 July 6, 1983) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACIMISTRICT MEMORANDUM June 30, 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager; D. Woods, Open Space Planner SUBJECT: Disposition of Various Structures Background: In your recently amended Policies Regarding Improvements on District Lands (see memorandum M-83-31, dated March 15, 1983) it is stated that improvements not identified for retention on sites be removed when it becomes economically feasible to do so. Several preserves whose use and management plans are slated for Board review in the next few months have structures which staff will recommend for demolition or removal. We feel it is appropriate to commence the removal timetable for this process now because the buildings are becoming a drain on the Open Space Management budget, and we want to allow adequate time before the use and management plan reviews for you to inspect, as necessary, the structures on site. Discussion: The following structures and timetable are under consideration: A) Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve: Use and management plan review is scheduled for your July 27 meeting. Staff is currently studying the long term use and management of the house area located off Charcoal Road and it appears that maintaining these structures is no longer feasible due to the diminishing value of this location as a Ranger residence and the expense associated with upkeep of the houses and road. Upon completion of this evaluation, which will be included in the upcoming use and management review, staff will most likely be recommending demolition of these buildings. B) Long Ridge Open Space Preserve: Use and management plan review is scheduled for August of this year. The pole structure near the Jikoji parcel has been reviewed for use as a potential Ranger residence. While the location is ideal, the building itself is becoming a hazard and would require an inordinate expense to bring it up to code. Staff will recommend immediate demolition at the time of use and management review. Many of the materials are salvageable from the building. M-83-81 Page two C) Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve: Use and management plan review is also scheduled for August of this year. The dome house and garage on Mt. Melville have been vacant and secured for two and a half years, but have been deteriorating over that time. The buildings were to be considered for a Ranger residence when the Ranger residency policies and plan were formulated. The approved policies do not call for use of this structure as a Ranger residence, and' therefore, staff will recommend demolition as soon as possible. Many of the materials can be salvaged. D) Coal Creek Open Space Preserve: The next use and management plan review for this site is not scheduled until March of 1984 . Since the interim use for this summer for a day camp has fallen through and the buildings are deteriorating and may become a hazard as well as a financial drain on the District, staff is recommending immediate demolition of the house and quonset but but not the barn. As these buildings are in the same vicinity as the Mt. Melville house, it would probably be cost beneficial to have one contractor dealing with both areas at the same time. The barn is still being studied for potential use for stabling horses or some other use compatible with the open space preserve. A disposition recommendation for the barn will be forthcoming at the use and management plan review. Recommendation: I recommend that you concur with our intention not to pursue (for example, by sending out notices) other potential uses of the above mentioned structures to be recommended for early demolition (Long Ridge, Russian Ridge, and Coal Creek Preserves) , that you contact staff if you wish to visit any of the buildings, and that you authorize staff to pursue as soon as possible methods of structure removal and site renovation. Final approval of any structure removal will be considered during the regular use and management plan review process, excepting the Coal Creek structure, which should be made at the time of the Russian Ridge review. M-83-79 At, (Meeting 83-17 July 6 , 1983) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM June 30 , 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: C. Britton, Land Acquisition Manager SUBJECT: Agreement for Marsh Mitigation Trust Fund--Santa Clara Valley Water District Discussion: As mentioned in the Planning Status Report on Use and Management at your meeting of March 24 , 1982 (see report R-82-16 , dated March 16 , 1982) , the Santa Clara Valley Water District has recently rebuilt portions of the Stevens Creek Flood Control Channel between State Highway 101 and Mountain View Shoreline Park (adjacent to the District' s Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area) , and intends to rebuild portions of the Guadalupe Creek Channel in San Jose and Santa Clara. Because these construction projects disturbed or destroyed existing tidal marsh, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service required that mitigation measures be provided. The initial approach was to deposit funds with the District to use in the restoration of the District 's Stevens Creek parcel. Since this restoration is currently in limbo pending the outcome of the Navy's plans at Moffett Field, the attached agreement would also allow the District to restore other marsh areas or purchase other marshland should the restoration of the Stevens Creek parcel prove infeasible. Recommendation: I recommend that you adopt the proposed Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing Approval of Agreement with Santa Clara Valley Water District for Marsh Mitigation Trust Fund, and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction. i RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT FOR MARSH MITIGATION TRUST FUND, AND AUTHORIZING GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO CLOSING OF THE TRANSACTION 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 approve and accept that certain Agreement between Santa Clara Valley Water District, and the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, dated July 6 , 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 General Manager of the District shall cause appropriate notice to be given to the Water District. The General Manager further is authorized to execute any and all other documents necessary or appropriate to the completion of the transaction. I r Y AGREEMENT SCVWD #A0590 AN A CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, a public corporation, S T hereinafter called "DISTRICT"; and MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, a public district, hereinafter called "MROSD"; AGREE this day of , 1983, as follows: - RECITALS: A. DISTRICT intends to construct a flood control project on the Guadalupe River (the Project) between the Southern Pacific Railroad near Gold Street and Highway 101, in the Cities of San Jose and Santa Clara and has recently completed a flood control project on Stevens Creek between' Highway 101 and Shoreline Park in the City of Mountain View. B. ' To mitigate the loss of wetland vegetation caused by the construction of the said Guadalupe River and Stevens Creek Projects, the DISTRICT desires to participate in the development (or purchase of new) or the enlargement of an existing wetland. C. MROSD is considering enlarging the existing wetland on a parcel of land (Assessor Parcel No. 15-36-41) owned by MROSD adjacent to the east bank of Stevens Creek, approximately 1,000 feet northerly of Crittenden Lane, or may be acquiring additional wetlands within MROSD's Boundaries. AGREEMENT: 1. Upon signing of this Agreement by DISTRICT and MROSD, DISTRICT will deposit $35 ,000 in a trust fund held by MROSD of which DISTRICT and MROSD will be trustees. Upon award of bid of the Project, an additional $35 ,000 shall be deposited in said trust fund by DISTRICT. 2. The principal and interest earned by the trust fund shall be used for development or enlargement of the wetland on the above- mentioned Property by MROSD. Should the said development or en- largement prove infeasible, the trust funds may be used for devel- opment of equivalent wetland on some other parcel or for the pur- chase of such a parcel. The location of this other parcel, absent written agreement between the parties to the contrary, shall be within MROSD Boundaries and approved by DISTRICT and MROSD. 3. The wetland and improvements thereon or other parcel shall be owned and maintained by MROSD at its own expense. Agreement Page Two 4. During any period of occupancy of or operations upon any lands of DISTRICT pursuant hereto by MROSD or its agents, MROSD shall secure a seperate permit or rights from DISTRICT as appro- priate. 5. The provisions hereof shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the respective successors and assigns of the parties hereto. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement by their duly authorized officers this day and year first herein- above set forth. MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER SPACE DISTRICT (MROSD) : DISTRICT (DISTRICT) : By: X BY: President of the Board a' rman, Board of Directors ATTEST: ATTEST: District Clerk 4erkZZcl�the Board of Directors APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Stanley Norton, MROSD Counsel Albert Thomas Henley, General Counsel M-83-79 (Meeting 83-17 July 6 , 1983) MEMORANDUM June 30 , 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: C. Britton, Land Acquisition Manager SUBJECT: Agreement for Marsh Mitigation Trust Fund--Santa Clara Valley Water District Discussion: As mentioned in the Planning Status Repoft on use and management at your meeting of March 24 , 1982 (see report R-82-161, dated March 16 , 1982), the Santa Clara Valley Water District has recently rebuilt portions of the Stevens Creek Flood Control Channel between State Highway 101 and Mountain View Shoreline Park (adjacent to the District's Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area) , and intends to rebuild portions of the Guadalupe Creek Channel in San Jose and Santa Clara. Beck e these construction projects disturbed or destroyed existing tidal marsh, the U.S . Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service required that mitigation measures be provided. Th�� /P�ak i Approach i^ ly was to deposit funds with the District to use in the restoration of the District 's Stevens Creek parcel. Since this restoration is currently in limbo pending the outcome of the Navy' s plans at Moffett Field, the attached agreement would also allow the District to restore other marsh areas or purchase other marshland should the restoration of the Stevens Creek parcel prove infeasible. Recommendation: I recommend that you adopt the proposed Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing Approval of Agreement with Santa Clara Valley Water District for Marsh Mitigation Trust Fund, and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction. M-8 3-7 9 (Meeting 83-17 July 6 , 1983) CIO At MEMORANDUM al-0 TO: Board of Directors � } tip/ / z� FROM: H. Grench, General Manager t ap% 2 - k RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: Britton, Land Acquisition Manager sr SUBJECT: Agreement for Marsh tigationFund4--Santa Clara Valley Water District Discussion: The Santa Cla a Valley Water District has recently rebuilt portions of the Stevens C eek Flood Control Channel between State Highway 101 and Mountai View Shoreline Park (adjacent to the District ' s Stevens Creek Shoreline ature Study Area) , and inten s to rebuild portions of the Guadalu Creek Channel in San Jose Santa Clara. Because these construction projects disturbed or destroyed existing tidal marsh, the SCo�r s'of Engineers and U.S . Fish and Wildlife ire ired that mitigation P g �� q measures be provided.. ) The s� o deposit funds with the District to use in the ,restoration of the District ' s Stevens Creek parcel. Since this currently in limbo pending the outcome of the Navy ' s plans at Moffett Field, the attached agreement would also allow the District to restore other marsh 1=n1 or purchase other marsh;-land should the restoration of the Stevens Creek parcel prove infeasable. Recommendation: I recommend that you adopt the proposed Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing � ptse of Agreement with Santa Clara Valley Water District for Marsh Mitigation Trust Fund, and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction , RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF'DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PEN SPACE DISTRICT AUTHORIZING ACG9PTAN10B OF AGREEMENT WITH SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT FOR MARSH MITIGATION TRUST FUND, AND AUTHORIZING GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO CLOSING OF THE TRANSACTION 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 approve and accept that certain Agreement between Santa Clara Valley Water District, and the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, dated July 6 , 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. I Section Two. The General na, e� of the District shall v cause te--be--given en appropriate noti ie Water District. The General Manager further is authorized to execute any and all other docu ments necessary or appropriate riate to the completion of the transaction. t tl N so PaiINSUTA rwim L OPEN SPAM DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: F.Y. I. DATED: 6/30/83 i I _T Meeting 83-17 Atli MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE DA,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS A G E N D A Wednesday 375 Distel Circle, D-1 July 6, 1983 Los Altos , California (7: 3 0) ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- April 23, 1983; June 22, 1983 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ADOPTION OF AGENDA ORAL COMMUNICATIONS SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (7 :45) 1 . Appointment of President Pro-Tem - D. Wendin OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED (7 : 50) 2. Final Adoption of Use and Management Plan for Picchetti Ranch Area of Monte Bello Open Space Preserve - D. Hansen (7 : 55) 3. Adoption of Interim Use and Management Plan for the Addition to Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve (Incerpi Property) - D. Hansen (8 : 00) 4 . Request from San Mateo County Arts Council - N. Hanko NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED (8: 10) 5. Proposed Addition to Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve - Mt. Umunhum Area (Ertell Property) - C. Britton Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Purchase Agreement, 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) Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve - (Lands of Ertell) (8 : 25) 6. Disposition of Various Structures - D. Hansen (8 :45) 7 . Agreement for Marsh Mitigation Trust Fund--Santa Clara Valley Water District - C. Britton Resolution Authorizing Approval of Agreement with Santa Clara Valley Water District for Marsh Mitigation Trust Fund, and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction (8 : 55) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS CLAIMS CLOSED SESSION (Land Negotiation and Litigation Matters) ADJOURNMENT Herbert A.Grench.Genera!Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,htonette G Hanko,Richard S Bishop.Edward G Shelley.Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin nic MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415)965-4717 June 24, 1983 William Notz, President Sunland Park Homeowners ' Association 18276 Purdue Drive Saratoga, CA 95070 Dear Mr. Notz: At its meeting last night the District's Board of Directors considered your letter of May 31 regarding annexation of Sunland Park and voted unanimously to initiate the pro- ceedings. My letter to LAFCO and my staff report are enclosed. It would be helpful if you would write LAFCO supporting our request for waiver of mailed notice and fees .prior to their consideration of our initial request. Sincerely, Herbert Grench General Manager HG: jc Encl. cc: MROSD Board of Directors Herbert A.Grench.General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy.Barbara Green,Nonette G.Hanko,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley.Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin Identical letters sent to: Barbara Mouton Gertrude Wilks Ruben Abrica Omawale Satterwhite 4SULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT �EL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 James Blakey (415)965-4717 June 24, 1983 Ms. Barbara Mouton East Palo Alto City Council 2415 University Av. East Palo Alto 94303 Dear Ms. Mouton, Congratulations on your election to the East Palo Alto City Council. I'm sure your term will be both challenging and productive for you. Enclosed is information concerning the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District which I hope you will find helpful as you fulfill your duties on the Council. MROSD is a Special District created in 1972 by the voters of northwestern Santa Clara County and joined in 1976 by southern San Mateo,County to acquire and preserve scenic and recreational lands ands in the hills and baylands of the Midpeninsula area. The District has acquired over 14,000 acres of land where the public can enjoy hiking, horse- back riding, picnicking, photography, or other low intensity uses. If you need any further information, please do not hesi- tate to give us a call. Best wishes, Herbert Grench General Manager HG:dd Encl. cc: MROSD Board of Directors Herbert A.Grench.General manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,Nonette G.Hanko,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin •% al• MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415)965-4717 June 10, 1983 Honorable Terry Goggins Chairman Assembly Natural Resources Committee State Capitol Building Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Assemblyman Goggin: Senator Nielsen is carrying SB 834 regarding title to swamp and tidelands. This bill is essentially a repeat of SB 664 that was vetoed by the Gover- nor in the 1979-80 Legislative Session and SB 1214 that was withdrawn last year. I' The bill will be heard by the Assembly Energy and Natural Resources Committee after it passes the Senate. Since you are Chairman of that Committee I want to alert you that I expect strong opposition to this bill by our Board of Directors. We believe -it represents a huge give-away of the public trust in the baylands, including profound implications for the South Bay. We respectfully urge you to reject this legislation. Sincerely yours, Herbert Grench General Manager HG:ej cc: MROSD Board of Directors R. Heim, California Advocates Assemblyman B. Sher Herbert A.Grench.General Manager Board of Directors Katherine Dutty,Barbara Green,Nonette G.Hanko.Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley.Harry A.Tumor.Daniel G,Wend n MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE 0-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415)965-4717 June 27, 1983 I i Mr. & Mrs. Rex Vaughan 49 Woods Lane Los Altos, CA 94022 Dear Mr. & Mrs. Vaughan: The District's. Board of Directors received your letter regarding Bryan Canyon at its June 22 meeting. We will place you on the agenda mailing list for any meetings at which this issue is before our Board. Sincerely yours, /Y& � rrC� � Herbert Grench General Manager HG:ej cc: MROSD Board of Directors Herbert A.Grench,General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,Nonette G.Hanko,Richard S.Bishop.Edward G Shelley.Harry A Turner,Daniel G.Wendin f''laims 83-13 eting 83-17 .,uly 6, 1983 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT C L A I M S # Amount Name Description 5164 $ 19.95 Kerry Atha Plant Press 5165 43. 30 Baker Graphics , Inc. Copy of Hassler Electric Plan and Maps of Hassler for Soil Engineers 5166 31. 70 L. Craig Britton Meal. Conference 5167 815.00 California Advocates , Inc. Legislative Consultant Fee-June 5168 178.92 The Dark Room Photos 5169 22.00 Graphicstat Artwork 5170 299.41 Herbert Grench Meal Conference, Subscription, and Regional Parks Forum " Conference Reimbursements 5171 721. 91 David Hansen Special District Conference I5172 923.26 Signs of the Times Trail Signs '5173 87. 98 Brian and Laura Malinger Mailbox and Deadbolt. 5174 45.00 National Recreation and Park Subscription Association . 5175 159.64 Newton Petters Filing Cabinet 5176 40.00 City of Palo Alto Subscription-Planning Commission Minutes and Agendas 5177 63. 11 Pitney Bowes Pieter Rental 5178 4, 800.00 Rogers , Vizzard and Tallett Legal Fees-May 5179 122.50 Santa Clara County Health Dept. * Survey of Mt. Umunhum Air Force Station 5180 30.00 Sonoma State University Academic Archeological Survey-Whittemore Foundation, Inc. Gulch 5181 27.50 Peninsula Times Tribune Legal Ad-Use of House on Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve 5182 150. 00 University of CA Extension Computer Class Registration- . D. Woods and Pi. Gundert 5183 436. 70 Uno Graphics Brochures-Rancho San Antonio, El Sereno, and Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserves 5184 154.00 Valley Title Co. Preliminary Title Report 5185 210.00 James Boland Reimbursement for Seminars 5186 475.00 Lou.Bordi Road Repairs Windy Hill Open Space Preserve Claims 83-13 _ Meeting 83-17 July 6 , 1983 Amount Name Description 5187 $ 300.00 Susan Cretekos Windmill Pasture Patrol-June 5188 150.00 Dennis Danielson Educational Assistance 5189 383.04 Emergency Vehicle Systems Equipment and Repair for District Vehicles 5190 234.88 Evans/Hubbard and Johnson Materials for Maintenance and Repair of Ranger Residences 5191 313. 32 Mobil Oil Co. Gas for District Vehicles 5192 147. 73 PG and E Utilities 5193 1 ,042. 32 Pacific Telephone Telephone Service 5194 160.60 Peninsula Times Tribune Public Notification of Ordinance Changes 5195 478. 57 Pete Ellis Dodge District Vehicle Repairs 5196 939.54 Pine Cone Lumber Co. Redwood -for Bridge Repair-Ranc?i San Antonio and Fremont Older Open Space Preserve 5197 22.10 Sanborn Security Systems , Inc. Key Duplication and Lock Repair 5198 490.04 Shell Oil Co. Gas and Repair for District Vehicles 5199 129.01 Department of General Services- State Vehicle Procurement Fee State of CA 5200 120. 11 Tools-R-Us Shop .,and. Field Supplies 5201 67. 99 Lisa Varney Reimbursement for Seminar 5202 32. 20 Del Woods Private Vehicle Expense 5203 265 ,000. 00 First American Title Insurance Land Acquisition-lncerpi Proper- Co. 5204 22 ,000. 00 Western Title Insurance Co. Land Acquisition-Ertell Property 5205 255. 00%1 County of San Mateo, Building Permits Inspection Division 5206 264, 000.0 V City of San Carlos Close of Hassler Assessment District Bonds 5207 925.00 H. Earl Harris and Son, Co. Discing-Fremont Older Open Space Preserve 5208 1, 500. 00 Louis Bordi Grading-Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve ',5209 2, 710.00 Louis Bordi Grading and Storm Repairs on Trails and Roads-Monte Bello Open Space District ' 5210 525. 00 Louis Bordi Grading and Filling Road-Windmill Pasture 5211 650.00 Louis. Bordi Grading Charcoal Road-Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve 'Emergency Check 6-23-83 *Subject to Revision Downward MMIX { MIMrENRiSUI A REGICNIAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: F.Y.I. I DATED: /6/83 I Is MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415)965-4717 July 1 , 1983 Mr. Tom Harrington 105 Fremont Avenue Los Altos, CA 94022 Subject: Snakes and Roads Dear Mr. Harrington: Thank you for your letter to our Board expressing your concern with the snake relocation project which occurred last January. The twenty snakes were found under some building materials in our corporation yard huddled together for warmth as snakes naturally do in the winter. While it may seem common nature to kill rattlers on sight, our rangers felt compelled to respect the District's commitment to the protection of all native inhabitants, regardless of species. As stated in Section 800.1 of the District's Regulations for Use of MROSD Lands: SEC. 800.1 General . No person shall hunt, molest, disturb, injure, trap, take, net, poison or harm any kind of animal , whether living or dead, or remove, destroy or in any manner disturb the natural habitat of any animal . The snakes were carefully transferred to an appropriate container and trans- ported to a remote section of the Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve for release. In our opinion, the decision to relocate the snakes to an environment more con- ducive to their well being without compromising the safety of adjacent neighbors, preserve users or staff members was both responsible and in the best interest of all parties involved. On another subject, I am pleased to hear that the Monte Bello Road Agreement is signed, although I would like to have a final copy, if not original , for the District's files. In accordance with our road policy, we will be soliciting bids in the next two weeks, with a bid award made at our July 27 Board of , Directors Meeting. Work should commence and be completed in the month of August. As stated in_the. Agreement the District will be administering the project and we will be soliciting the funding from all parties before we commence the actual construction. This again is in accordance with our adopted road maintenance policies. 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.Ntendin Mr. Tom Harrington July 1 , 1983 Page 2 Please give me a call , Tom, if you wish to discuss either of these matters. Very truly yours, David W. Hansen Land Manager DWH:ej cc: MROSD Board of Directors �I Leis6re Lines,Page 6 A new computer system for East Bay Regional Park District's"eyes in the skies," made possible by generosity of three area `6 i1a 9 9corporations, was presented recently to Sthe the district board of directors. The system includes an Osborne I com- puter donated by Osborne Computer Corp. of Hayward; a printer donated by Qume Corp. of San Jose; and a monitor screen donated by USI Computer Products of Brisbane. New Computer System Donated The computer is valued at about$3,000, its printer at about$1,700,and the moni- tor at about $150. All three will help to to East Bays Helicopter Fleet keep track of parts, maintenance and operations for the park district's helicop- ter unit. Based at Hayward Air Terminal, the district's two Hughes 500 helicopters are flown a total of 1,800 hours annually to enforce laws and rescue accident victims, both in district parklands and in assis- tance to other agencies. a Randy Parent,one of the district's heli- copter pilots and public safety officers, told board members that all this flight ` time requires careful accounting work on helicopter parts, which have varying life spans. Also statistics are compiled on helicopter operations to help with budget- ing and to spot trends in law enforcement. Previously this has been done using an " rN .., , elaborate filing system requiring many *' hours of work to keep current. - Parent estimated the system will save about two hours of paperwork per day,at an approximate dollar savings of$10,950 annually. A19233F � Sgt.Jack Rogers,head of the helicopter unit, has said the system will ease the �4k. rt •i.._- administrative burden while also making helicopter operations safer. Thanking the corporate representatives n h ,::. present at the board meeting, Director _ P g, John Leavitt of East Bay Regional Park District noted that Osborne, Qume and USI"are top quality hardware in the field today." Board President Harlan Kessel also r - expressed gratitude for their donations. n' Helicopters have been "strategically use- DOUBLE asaeANH } ful and extremely timely"in park opera ' DeHsIty F tions,Kessell noted. T Osborne was represented by Michael .. N Sanchez of public relations; Qume by Ursula Huber-Rea,advertising and public relations director, and Robert Swanson, director of national sales; and USI by Janet Engelbrecht, director of advertis- ing,and Arthur Brown,sales representa- ,1lichael Sanchez(from left), of Osborne Computer. Corp., Sgt.Jack Rogers of East Bay tive. Regional Park District,and Avis Moreci of Quine Corp.look opera computerand printer The system is being readied for use now, donated to the helicopter unit by the lino firms. June 1983,Page 13 Governor Appoints Snyder State Director of Tourism Gov.George Deukmejian has appointed and expand its current travel promotion w Florence"Flo"T. Snyder,director of the program. Tourism is vital to the well- California Office of Tourism. being of our state's economy,"she added. The appointment,effective blayL,was Since 1975, Snyder has been manager announced by Christy Campbell,director of the public inquiry unit for the State of the State Department of Economic and Department of Justice. The unit reviews Business Development.The Officeof Tour- and responds to approximately 100,000 ism is one of five offices within the communications annually from the pub ,,. department. lic, state and national media and other "As director of the Office of Tourism, government agencies. Snyder will work closely with all facets of Prior to that, Snyder was an account the travel industry to coordinate the executiveand consultant for International State's efforts to promote travel to and Public Relations,Inc.,in Los Angeles;and within California,"said Campbell. media director for Baus&Ross Company, "Tourism is one of the state's leading a Los Angeles-based public relations firm. revenue-generating industries, and Cali- For ten years, she was assistant to the fornia is the number one travel destina- Vice President in charge of media and tion in the nation,"commented Snyder. promotions for the Los Angeles Dodgers "In order to maintain that number one baseball club.She also worked in the Los position,California mustcontinueto build Angeles Times'special events department. Florence "Flo"T. Snyder Out-of-Court Settlement Midpeninsula Finally Obtains Hassler Property The Directors of the Midpeninsula Re- million last July. erty,"she said."But I feel I must protest gional Open Space District voted in mid- The May 11 vote to purchase the land at the way San Francisco has handled the May to approve an out-of-court settlement the auction bid price of$3.5 million was acquisition and called for a public auc- of the Hassler property lawsuit.The terms opposed by MROSD President Barbara tion, rather than making a direct sales of the settlement, which still need the Green,who cast the single"no"vote,say- two years ago. They could have had the approval of San Francisco's Board of ing she had always hoped the property money to spend and the people could have Supervisors, calls for the District to pay could be acquired for a lesser price. been using the land long ago.Instead,our $3.5 million for the 293-acre property near "I want to make it clear that I'm abso- constituents have had to wait a long time the intersection of Interstate 280 and lutely in favor of our acquiring the prop- and pay a very high price." Edgewood Road in San Carlos. The Dis- Funds for the purchase will come in trict plans to manage the land as public part from a$1.1 million Federal Land and open space after demolition of the build- Water Conservation grant and from an ings once used by San Francisco as a . assessment district formed by San Carlos tuberculosis sanitarium. �y_� neighbors of the site who voted to tax The Open Space District has been try- themselves$300,000 to help buy the land. ing to acquire the property since 1978. y San Carlos Mayor Bill Steele and Coun- Negotiations broke down after the Dis- M: cilman Victor Stolz were both at last trict's formal offer to purchase the land _ night's meeting to express their congratu- for S2.24 million and the San Francisco lations and thanks to the District for mak- Real Estate Department's recommenda- ing it possible for Hassler to"become and tion to sell to the District for S2.5 million remain open space." were rejected by San Francisco's Board of The MROSD Board also voted to approve Supervisors early in 1982. The Supervi- a negative declaration enabling the Dis- sorsvoted instead to offer the land for sale trict to demolish all 14 buildings on the for development at a public auction with property shortly after escrow closes in bids starting at$3.5 million. late June. The District had solicited pro- Although the District started eminent y ` posals several years ago from groups domain proceedings to acquire the prop- interested in restoring two of the smaller erty shortly thereafter,the City proceeded buildings for public recreational uses but to sell the land to a developer for $3.5 there were no takers. Claims 83-13 Revised _ ting 83-17 Irly 6, 1983 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT C L A I M S # Amount Name Des*cril2tion 5164 $ 19.95 Kerry Atha Plant Press 5165 43.30 Baker Graphics , Inc. Copy of Hassler Electric Plan and Maps of Hassler for Soil Engineer. 5166 31. 70 L. Craig Britton Meal Conference 5167 815.00 California Advocates , Inc. Legislative Consultant Fee-June 5168 178.92 The Dark Room Photos 5169 22.00 Graphicstat Artwork i5170 299.41 Herbert Grench Meal Conference, Subscription, and Regional Parks Forum Conference Reimbursements 5171 721.91 David Hansen Special District Conference 5172 923.26 Signs of the Times Trail Signs 5173 87.98 Brian and Laura Malinger Mailbox and Deadbolt. 5174 45. 00 National Recreation and Park Subscription Association 5175 159. 64 Newton Petters Filing Cabinet 5176 40.00 City of Palo Alto Subscription-Planning Commission Minutes and Agendas 5177 63. 11 Pitney Bowes Pieter Rental 5178 4, 800.00 Rogers , Vizzard and Tallett Legal Fees-May 5179 122.50 Santa Clara County Health Dept. Survey of Mt. Umunhum Air Force Station 5180 30.00 Sonoma State University Academic Archeological Survey-Whittemore Foundation, Inc. Gulch 5181 27.50 Peninsula Times Tribune Legal Ad-Use of House on Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve 5182 150.00 University of CA Extension Computer Class Registration- . D. Woods and PT. Gundert 5183 436. 07 Uno Graphics Brochures-Rancho San Antonio, El Sereno, and Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserves 5184 154.00 Valley Title Co. Preliminary Title Report 5185 210.00 James Boland Reiinbursement for Seminars 5186 475.00 Lou.Bordi Road Repairs Windy Hill Open Space Preserve _.. _ Claims 83-13 Revised 1 Meeting 83-17 Page .2 . July 6, 1983 " r` Amount Name Description 5187 $ 300.00 Susan Cretekos Windmill Pasture Patrol-June I5188 150.00 Dennis Danielson Educational Assistance 5189 383.04 Emergency Vehicle Systems Equipment and Repair for District Vehicles `5190 234. 88 Evans/Hubbard and Johnson Materials for Maintenance and Repair of Ranger Residences 5191 313. 32 Mobil Oil Co. Gas for District Vehicles 5192 147. 73 PG and E Utilities 5193 1 ,042. 32 Pacific Telephone Telephone Service :5194 160. 60 Peninsula Times Tribune Public Notification of Ordinance Changes �5195 478.57 Pete Ellis Dodge District Vehicle Repairs 5196 939.54 Pine Cone Lumber Co. Redwood for Bridge Repair-Rancho San Antonio and Fremont Older Open Space Preserve 5197 22.10 Sanborn Security Systems , Inc. Key Duplication and- Lock Repair 5198 490.04 Shell Oil Co. Gas and Repair for District Vehicles 5199 129.01 Department of General Services- State Vehicle Procurement Fee State of CA 5200 120. 11 Tools-R-Us Shop ;and< Field Supplies 5201 67. 99 Lisa Varney Reimbur'semen:t for Seminar 5202 32.20 Del Woods Private Vehicle Expense 5203 265 ,000. 00 First American Title Insurance Land Acquisition-lncerpi Property '' Co. 5204 22 ,000.00 Western Title Insurance Co. Land Acquisition-Ertell Property 5205 255.00* County of San Mateo, Building Permits 2520-000.00 Inspection Division 5206 2•G ,-aC�(� Q *City of San Carlos Close of Hassler Assessment District Bonds 5207 925.00 H. Earl Harris and Son, Co. Discing-Fremont Older Open Space Preserve 5208 1,500.00 Louis Bordi Grading-Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve 115209 2, 710.00 Louis Bordi Grading and Storm Repairs on Trails and Roads-Monte Bello Open Space District 5210 525.00 Louis Bordi Grading and Filling Road-Windmill Pasture 5211 650.00 Louis. Bordi Grading Charcoal Road-Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve *Emergency Check 6-23-83 **Subject to Revision Downward Claims 83-13 Revised Meeting► 83-17 Page 3 July 6,' 1933 Amount Name Description 5212 $ 241.06 Petty Cash Miscellaneous Office Supplies, Local Meal Conferences ,Conference Expense,Seminars ,Private Vehicle Expense ,Photo Development,Postage, Subscription,Film and Topo Maps i