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Meeting 83-18
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415) 965-4717
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Wednesday 375 Distel Circle, D-1
July 27, 1983 Los Altos, California
A G E N D A
(7 : 3 0) ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (June 22, 1983; July 6, 1983)
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
(7 :45) 1. Proposed Annexation to District of Sunland Park Area of
Saratoga -- H. Grench
Resolution Requesting Initiation of Annexation Procedures of
the Sunland Park Area of Saratoga by the Santa Clara County
Local Agency Formation Commission
(7 : 50) 2 . Hassler Use and Management Plan for Buildings and Response to
the San Mateo County Arts Council ' s Proposal -- B. Green
(8 : 50) 3. Final Adoption of Interim Use and Management Plan for the
Ertell Property Addition to 'Manzanita Ridge Open Space Pre-
serve -- D. Hansen
NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
(8 :55) 4. Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve Use and Management Plan Review D. Hansen
(9 : 15) 5 . Windy Hill Open Space Preserve Temporary Trail Easement--Lands
of Corte Madera Associates -- H. Grench
(9 : 20) 6. Request to Reclassify Public Communications Aide Position H. Grench
(9 : 25) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
CLAIMS
CLOSED SESSION (Land Negotiations and Litigation)
ADJOURNMENT
TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: When an item you're concerned with appears on
the agenda, please address the Board at that time. Otherwise, you may
address the Board under Oral Communications. When recognized, please
begin by stating your name and address. Conciseness is appreciated.
We request you complete the forms provided so tour name and address
can be accurately included in the minutes.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OVEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415) 965-4717
HASSLER MEETING NOTICE
Wednesday 375 Distel Circle, D-1
July 27, 1983 Los Altos, California
7 : 30 P.M. (415) 965-4717
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On July 27 the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District will be considering a proposal from the San Mateo County Arts
Council to retain several of the buildings on the former Hassler Health
Home property for an arts center.
Your written opinions prior to the meeting or your comments at the meeting
on using the buildings for this purpose are welcomed.
Herbert A.Grench,General Manager Hoard of Directors.,Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,Nonefte G.Hanko,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-i,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415)965-4717
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JULY 6, 1983
MINUTES
T. ROLL CALL
D. Wendin called the meeting to order at 7:38 P.M.
Members Present: Daniel Wendin, Katherine Duffy, Edward Shelley,
Nonette Hanko, and Richard Bishop who arrived at 7 :52 P.M.
Members Absent: Barbara Green and Harry Turner
Personnel Present: Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, David Hansen,
Jean Fiddes, Charlotte MacDonald, and Dianne Dryer
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. April 23, 198
Motion: E. Shelley moved the approval of the minutes of April 23.
1983. N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously. Director R. Bishop was not present for the
vote.
B. June 22, 1983
N. Hanko requested that the minutes be corrected to show on page
five, paragraph two, that H. Turner distributed and summarized his
report as a member of the Liaison Committee for the Hassler Health
Home Buildings. D. Wendin requested that the minutes be corrected
to show on page six, the next to last paragraph, that C. Britton
suggested contact not be made until after the July 27 meeting so
there would be something concrete to take to the City and County
of San Francisco regarding the use issue.
The Board tabled approval of the minutes until R. Bishop arrived
since E. Shelley and K. Duffy had not been present at the June 22
meeting.
III. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
D. Dryer stated the following written communications had been received:
1) a letter from George Gunias of Woodside requesting the District
consider purchasing two lots in the Meadow Vista Properties, or
donate a sizable portion of the cost towards their purchase, and
a copy of his letter to the citizens of Woodside encouraging dona-
tions for the purchase of the properties, and
2) a telephone communication from Robert Dehner of San Carlos expressing
his strong opposition to retention of buildings and commercial
venture at the Hassler site.
C. Britton noted that Lot #2 of the Meadow Vista Properties was once
offered to P.O.S.T. for $100,000 , but they could not raise enough funds
to buy it and said the District had been asked to manage the area.
H. Grench stated that Woodside now manages the area and that the
District had declined to do so because it is outside the District' s
Herbert A.Grench,General Manager
Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,Nonette G.Hanko.Richard S.Bishop.Edward G.Shelley.Harry A.Turner.Daniel G.Wendin
Meeting 83-17 Page two.
planning area as stated in the Master Plan. E. Shelley suggested
that staff respond to inform Mr. Gunias that the District had pre-
viously considered the management of this property and rejected the
idea because it was urban open space outside the District's planning
area and note that it is generally outside the bounds of the District
to purchase open space in urban areas. D. Wendin stated the Board's
consensus that Harry Turner review the staff' s letter of response
before it was sent since he represented the Woodside area.
IV. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Memorandum M-83-77 of *June 28, 1983)
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board appoint D. Wendin as President
Pro-Tem. E. Shelley seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously. Director R. Bishop was not present for the vote.
V. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
D. Wendin stated the agenda was adopted as presented by Board consensus.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the minutes of the June 22 meeting be
continued to the July 27 meeting for approval. E. Shelley
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Direc-
tor R. Bishop was not present for the vote.
VI. OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
A. Final Adoption of Use and Management Plan for Picchetti Ranch Area
of Monte Bello Open Space Preserve
D. Hansen referring to memorandum M-83-78 of June 24, 1983 noted
that the use and management recommendations had been amended to
include a hitching post near the picnic area. He stated that no
other public comment had been received.
Motion: D. Wendin moved that the Board adopt the use and manage-
ment plan, as amended, for the Picchetti Ranch Area of
the Monte Bello open Space Preserve, as contained in
reports R-83-28 and M-83-78 . E. Shelley seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously. R. Bishop was
not present for the vote.
B. Adoption of Interim Use and Management Plan for the Addition to
Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve (Incerpi Property)
D. Hansen, referring to report R-83-29 of June 16, 1983, stated
staff had received no public comment on the proposed use and
management recommendations for the property.
Motion: E. Shelley moved the final approval of the 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.
K. Duffy seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
R. Bishop was not present for the vote.
D. Wendin, noting it was not yet 8 :00 P.M. , stated the Board should
delay consideration of Item 4 , Request From San Mateo County Arts
Council, for ten minutes and proceed to New Business with Action
Requested, and the Board concurred.
Page three
VII. NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
A. Proposed Addition to Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve - Mt.
Umunhum Area (Ertell Property)
C. Britton introduced report R-83-30, dated June 27, 1983, noting
the location of the property and stating the total purchase price
for the 160 acre parcel was $112,000 or $700 per acre, $22,000
payable in cash at the close of escrow and the balance of $90,000
to be paid with 7% interest over the next 10 years in annual
installments. ' D. Hansen reviewed the use and management recommen-
dations for the property noting potential trail connections. He
stated that the property would be open to hikers and equestrians
with permission of adjacent landowners, that boundary signs would
be installed, but the property would be withheld from dedication.
He also said staff will be recommending that the three contiguous
areas (Mt. Thayer, Mt. Umunhum, and El Sombroso) be combined into
one area to be known as the Mt. Umunhum Area of the Manzanita
Ridge Open Space Preserve when that area comes to the Board for
regular use and management review.
Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board adopt Resolution 83-29, 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 to Closing of the ,
Transaction (Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve - Landis
of Ertell) . E. Shelley seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
Motion: K. Duffy moved the Board tentatively approve the use
and management recommendations, unofficially name the
property as part of the Mt. Umunhum area of the Man-
zanita Ridge Open Space Preserve, and state its intention
to withhold the property from dedication. E. Shelley
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED (continued)
C. Request from San Mateo County Arts Council
N. Hanko explained that the Board's Liaison Committee had been
contacted by the San Mateo County Arts Council to put their item
on the agenda. She noted that K. Duffy was serving as H. Turner' s
substitute on that Committee.
Nancy Jalonen, Executive Director of the Arts Council explained
she had confirmed with H. Turner that the intent of the motion at
the previous meeting had been for an Arts Council contribution of
$2000 'for engineering specs. She said the additional $3000 was a
combination of earnest money and possible contingency costs. She
summarized the letter dated June 29, 1983 from the Arts Council
to the Board, emphasizing the $2000 from the Arts Council was the
specified difference between engineering costs for double and single
specifications and would be available to the District upon the
signing of the lease. She said the San Mateo County Board of
Supervisors had adopted a Resolution in support of preserving a
portion of the Hassler property for use by the Arts Council and
environmental groups.
Page four
Discussion ensued concerning the intent of the Board's motions at
the previous meeting as well as the $2000 and $5000 figures. D.
Wendin stated that his initial proposal was for a flat $5000
amount since it was unknown what contingency costs would total,
noting the figure was a combination of the known amount ($2000-
$3000) plus the liquidation of the contingency plus contribution
to the project.
D. Hansen explained that the specifications would cost up to
$15,000 for basic plans and specs and overseeing of the demolition,
adding that estimates received showed a basic fee for $7500 with
up to an additional $10, 000 for overseeing actual work. He said
engineering costs for preparing alternative plans and specs would
be an additional $2000-$3000 plus unknown factors such as the
possibility that material could not be buried on-site, thus
increasing engineering as well as demolition costs. He stated
estimates for actual demolition are $240,000-$280,000 and for
partial demolition as outlined in the Arts Council proposal,
estimates are $120,000-$140,000. He explained contingency
engineering costs under the alternative plan are estimated at an
additional $12,000 for geotechnical work, but that contingency
figures are unknown, noting that factors could include the ex-
clusion of burial sites by g
retainin certain buildings and the
utilityand fire protection systems.
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H. Grench reported staff is preparing to let the contract on
July 8 or 11 for the engineering work which ties in with the
Arts Council 's deadline to deliver its contribution, and said the
question remaining is whether the contract will be for partial
or total demolition. The engineering contingencies may result
from losing burial areas which will then require further engineering
or soils studies.
Sylvia Ferguson, 707 Continental Drive, Mountain View; Bob Fisse,
Route 2, Box 402 , La Honda; Sally Boyd, San Carlos; Victor Stoltz,
i Pala Alto
a San Carlos City Council member; and Jack Sutor ous, ,
voiced support of the Arts Council 's proposal to use the buildings.
R. Bishop noted that reference to the amount from the Arts Council
as a gift was a misnomer, since the Council was being asked to
helpthe District a en ineerin fees involved in furthering
pay g g
their project.
George Duggar, Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee for the Art
Center, asked the Board to clarify its reaction to the Council 's
June 29 letter. D. Wendin stated the consensus of the majority
of the Board that the Arts Council payment of the sum was not
contingent upon the signing of a lease, and that the majority
of the Board supported a $2000 contribution instead of $5000.
Motion to D. Wendin moved that the Board direct staff to proceed
Amend the to obtain two sets of specifications (the second set
Main Motion being one to retain what the Arts Council had described
of June 22, at the meeting of June 22, 1983) and that this in-
1983 struction for double specifications be contingent
upon the receipt by Friday, July 8 , of $2000 from the
San Mateo County Arts Council to be applied toward
the extra cost of double specifications. N. Hanko
seconded the motion.
Page five
Discussion: N. Hanko asked if Arts Council representatives
had any concerns with the wording of the motion if staff
provided a written receipt. N. Jalonen stated she would
present the requirements to the Council 's Board. N. Hanko
stated her intention to recommend that the District reauire
some public use of some of the buildings for environmental
educational purposes.
The motion to amend passed unanimously.
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the $2000 be paid to the 14idpeninsula
Regional Open Space District to be held in trust, that the
payment be made by July 8, and that the money be used for no
other purpose except to pay for a portion of the engineering
fees in the preparation of the plans and specifications for
demolition of the Hassler property. N. Hanko seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Discussion: K. Duffy requested that Board members let the
Liaison Committee know what information each Board member
will require in order to make a decision on July 27.' N.
Hanko requested each Board member make some time available
to be on the site to see the Council 's proposal.
IX. NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED, continued
B) Disposition of Various Structures
D. Hansen reviewed memorandum M-83-81 of June 30, 1983 regarding
several structures on District sites which the staff will probably
recommend for demolition or removal during upcoming use and management
reviews. He noted the structures were the houses located off Charcoal
Road, the pole structure, the dome house and garage, and the house and
quonset but located on the Saratoga Gap, Long Ridge, Russian Ridge,
and Coal Creek Open Space Preserves, respectively. D. Hansen stated
the use and management review for Saratoga Gap was set for July 27
and that the use and management plan reviews for Russian Ridge and
Long Ridge were slated for August 1983. He noted that since the use
and management review for the Coal Creek Open Space Preserve was not
scheduled until March of 1984, staff was proposing the final approval
of the removal of the structures on this site be considered in con-
junction with the August Russian Ridge review.
N. Hanko questioned the amount of time being allowed for public noti-
fication and for Board members to visit the sites. In response, H.
Grench noted staff was asking the Board to concur with their intention
not to pursue other potential uses for the structures being recom.
mended for early demolition, and said Board members who were not
familiar with the structures should contact staff in order to arrange
visits to the sites.
Motion: E. Shelley moved the Board approve the recommendation in the
staff report, i.e. concur with staff's 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) , contact staff if Board members wish to visit
any of the buildings, and authorize staff to pursue as soon
as possible methods of structure removal and site renovation.
K. Duffy seconded the motion.
Discussion: H. Grench clarified that those individuals and
groups that had requested notification regarding a particular
site would be notified of the appropriate use and management
reviews and said the two readings, of a use and management plan
would allow for public input prior to a plan' s final adoption.
Page six
N. Hanko expressed her opposition to the motion since she'
felt a group had expressed an interest in the pole structure
on the Long Ridge Open Space Preserve. Sylvia Ferguson
expressed her support for the demolition of the Saratoga
Gap structures. The motion passed on the following vote:
Ayes: K. Duffy, D. Wendin, E. Shelley, and R. Bishop.
No: N. Hanko, who stated she voted against the motion since
she wanted Board members to have a period of time to
visit the mentioned properties and receive some public
input prior to taking any action.
C. Agreement for Marsh Mitigation Trust Fund - Santa Clara Valley
Water District (Memorandum M-83-79 of June 30, 1983)
Motion: K. Duffy moved the Board adopt Resolution 83-30, -a
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. N. Hanko
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
X. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
D. Hansen reported that he and H. Grench had attended a Special Regional
Park 'District Forum and had gained valuable information on special park
district.
H. Grench reported that D. Hansen had answered Tom Harrington's concerns
regarding moving snakes. He summarized the letter, stating the
District protects wildlife and that when the snakes were found, they
were moved to a remote part of Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve.
H. Grench reported that requests for the all-site brochure were still
being received. He reported attending an ABAG symposium and recounted
some projections on the growth of the Bay Area by the year 2000 which
will impact on our diminishing open spaces.
K. Duffy reported that the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation
Commission is studying Almaden Quicksilver Park and wondered if the
Distrist should contact the Commission. D. Hansen responded that Don
Weden of County Planning was coordinating with the District.
N. Hanko stated she had received a report that one of the Hassler guards
had been attacked. D. Hansen noted staff is gathering additional in-
formation on the incident and added that two guards may again be needed
during daytime hours.
XI . CLAIMS
oEon: E. Shelley moved approval of the revised claims . R. Bishop
seconded the motion.
Discussion: R. Fisse auestioned claim 5205 in the amount of
$255 to the County of San Mateo, Inspection Division. C.
Britton explained it was inspection of the house that the
Hoskings gave the District. The motion passed unanimously.
XII . CLOSED SESSION
The Board adjourned to Closed Session at 9:50 P.M.
XIII . ADJOURNMENT
The Board reconvened to adjourn at 11 : 47 P.M.
D. Dryer
E. Johnson
J. Fiddes
Claims 83-13 Revised
- Meeting 83-17
.' July 6,1983
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
C L A I M S
I'I Description
Amount Name _
164 $ 19.95 Kerry Atha Plant Press
`1165 43:30 Baker Graphics, Inc. Copy of Hassler Electric Plan an =
Maps of Hassler for Soil Enginee -
,166 31.70 L. Craig Britton Meal Conference
167 815.00 California Advocates, Inc. Legislative Consultant Fee-June
`'168 178.92 The Dark Room Photos
169 22.00 Graphicstat Artwork
170 299.41 Herbertx.Grench Meal -Conference, Subscription,
and Regional Parks Forum
Conference Reimbursements
171. 721.91 David Hansen Special District Conference
172 923.26 Signs of the Times Trail Signs
173 87.98 Brian and Laura Malinger Mailbox and 'Deadbolt.
174 45.00 National Recreation and Park Subscription
Association
1175 159.64 Newton Petters Filing Cabinet
1176 40.00 City of Palo Alto Subscrivtion-Planning Commission
Minutes and Agendas
177 63.11 Pitney Bowes Meter Rental
'0178 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
180 30.00 Sonoma State University Academic Archeological Survey-Whittemore
- Foundation, Inc. Gulch
181 27.50 Peninsula Times Tribune Legal Ad-Use of House on Rancho
San Antonio Open Space Preserve
182 150.00 University of CA Extension Computer Class Registration- .
D. Woods and H. Gundert
'183 436. 07 Uno Graphics Brochures-Rancho San Antonio,
E1 Serena, and Saratoga Gap Open
Space Preserves
0184 154.00 Valley Title Co. Preliminary Title Report
5185 210.00 James Boland Reimbursement for Seminars
5-186- 475.00 Lou.Bordi Road Repairs Windy Hill Open
Space Preserve
Tee-L-i = age z
my 6, 1983
Amount Name Descri,pt.ioa
187 $ 300.00 Susan Cretekos Windmill Pasture Patrol-June
150.00 Dennis Danielson Educational Assistance
189 383:04 Emergency Vehicle Systems Equipment and Repair for Distri
Vehicles
,190-- 234.88 Evans/Hubbard and Johnson Materials for Maintenance and
Repair of Ranger Residences
i19l .LL_ 313.32 Mobil Oil Co. Gas for District Vehicles
1192 - 147.73 PG and E Utilities
1193 1,042.32 Pacific Telephone Telephone Service
�194 160.60 Peninsula Times Tribune Public Notification of Ordina-ic
_.. Changes
�195 _ 478.57 Pete Ellis Dodge District Vehicle Repairs
�I`196 939.54 Pine Cone Lumber Co. Redwood for Bridge Repair-Ranch
- San Antonio and Fremont Older
Open Space Preserve
IR97 _ 22.10 Sanborn:-Security. Systems , Inca Key Duplication and. Loek Repair
198 490.04 Shell Oil Co. Gas and Repair for District..
Vehicles
199 129.01 Department of General Services- State Vehicle Procurement Fee
State of CA
200 120.11 Tools-R-Us Shop -and. Field .Suppli.es
201 67.99 Lisa Varney Reimbursement for Seminar
202 32.20 Del Woods Private Vehicle Expense
203 265,000. 00 First American Title Insurance Land Acquisition-lncerpi Proper;.
Co.
204 22,000.00 Western Title Insurance Co. Land Acquisition-Ertell Propert,
205 255.00^ County of San Mateo, Building Permits
2522,000.00 Inspection Division
206 2%6-4,-QQa:-&&*^City' of San Carlos Close of Hassler Assessment
District Bonds
207 925 .00 H. Earl Harris and Son, Co. Discing-Fremont Older Open Spac.4
Preserve
�208 1,500.00 Louis Bordi Grading-Manzanita Ridge Open-
Space Preserve
w209 2, 710.00 Louis .Bordi Grading and Storm Repairs on
Trails and Roads-Monte .Bello
Open Space District
210 525.00 Louis Bordi Grading and Filling Road-Windmi'
Pasture
,211 650.00 Louis. Bordi Grading Charcoal Road-Saratoga
Gap Open Space Preserve
-Emergency Check 6-23-83
**Subject to Revision Downward
Cle 03-13 Revised
Mee, -.ig 83-17 Page 3
.- July 6, 19 33
Amount Name Description
'212 $ 241.06 Petty Cash Miscellaneous Office Supplies,
Local Meal Conferences ,Conference
Expense,Seminars,Private Vehicle
Expense,Photo Development,Postage,
Subscription,Film and Topo Maps
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July 27, 1983)
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
July 20, 1983
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: Approval of June 22, 1983 Minutes
At your July 6 Board meeting you tabled the approval of the
June 22 minutes in order to allow Board members present at
that meeting to approve the minutes .
The approval of the June 22 minutes is on your agenda for
July 27 . If you need another copy of the minutes of June 22,
please contact the office.
WRITTEN CC NICATION
Distributt Board Meeting
July 1983
HARRY H. HAEUSSLER, JR.
1094 HIGHLANDS CIRCLE
LOS ALTOS, CALIFORNIA 94022
July 27, 1983
Board of Directors
Midpeninsula Regional open Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos, California 94022
I have recenly had occasion to ride the new
trails on Windy Hill. I have ridden both up
and down on Razonback Ridge from Alpine Road,
and down the Jones Gulch trail.
The new trails are beautiful. Well constructed
and laid out, the Razorback Ridge has no climbs
which appear to be in excess of 6 or 7 degrees,
and considering the terrain this trail had to
traverse an excellant construction job was done.
The trails are more than adaquate for horses, and
though there is steep dropoff along the side on
occasion, there is no other way the trails could
have been constructed.
F have only three adverse comments . one is that
the Razorback Ridge trail is hard to find from
Alpine Road, signing could solve this . Second is
that at one point on Lost Trail the telephone lines
are a bit low and an unwary horseman could get un-
seated, this can be solved with poles , or removal
if the lines are not in use. Third is the trail
from Jones Gulch to Alpine Road, and I understand
this is about to be solved with an easment and a
bridge plus some more trail clearing.
All things considered, your trail crews are to be
commended for such great trails .
Very truly yours,
Harry H. Haeussler, Jr.
/ WRITTEN SOMMUNICATION
Distribute at Boa-1 Meeting
July 27 , 1'
-ran mateo county office of education
wiiliam k. jenningr-ruparintendent of rchoolr
July 27, 1983
The Board of Directors
Mid-Peninsula Open Space District
375 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022
Dear Friends:
I am writing to express my enthusiasm for the treasures I have found at the
Hassler properties. Until Monday, (July 2 , I was unaware of the extent of
the structures that stand there, neglected and abused, but structurally sound
and potentially very beautiful and useful to all of us. I was led on a tour
of the property by Ruth Waters and the Security Guard Cherokee. They took me
throughout, alternatively pointing out the damage and neglect -- then the
soundness and strength of those beautiful buildings and grounds. The natural
and planted vegetation is of great value. The buildings, if properly restored
and used, could be of untold worth to the people of this region. I envision:
youth groups; environmental agencies; educational programs; artists and crafts-
persons; gardening and horticultural enthusiasts; families on outings; hikers;
writers and photographers; meetings and conferences of all of the above making
this place useful , cared for, respected and preserved.
I understand that there seems to be an urgency about reaching a decision whether
to tear it all down and haul it away, or to seek out ways of saving and using
the existing structures. I would hope that ways can be found to delay any
hasty decision which might later be regretted. More people need to see what
is there and to gain some vision as to what is possible in making best use of
the property. More people must be involved to gain the greatest wisdom about
these decisions. Therefore, I ask you to hold off on your planning until we
can seek out a broader base of potential users of this property. I would also
encourage a strengthening of security at Hassler. One guard is at the mercy
of gangs of hoodlums who roam through the place.
Thank you for attending to my remarks.
Sincerely yours,
alter Smithey, Coordinator r:
Mathematics; Science; and Environmental/
Energy Education
WS:sw
335 MAID STREET.REDWOOD CITY,CA 44063•(41S)363-3400
7istributed at Board Meeti—t ,7uly 27, 1983
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DEDICATED TO THE PR SFRV,41 i\1 CAP CALIFORNIA NATIVE F�QRA
Jul , 2r, 1983
To: the members of the Board of t_ rl.P..O.S.D.
From: John Gamon, President , Santa Mara Valley Chapter ,
California Native Plant Soci.= ty
Subject:Hassler property
On July 19. 1983 eleven members of our CNPS chapter toured
the recently acquired Hassler property with the intention of
deciding if the question of whether or not to raze the buildings
merited CLAPS attention. For most of us it was our first visit.
I would like to try and summarize our impressions here.
We felt the issue of razing or not razing the buildings is
not of direct concera to U4PS at u-iis time, as native plants, per
se, are not really involved. Were the buildings to be restored
and space made available for public or private use then we might
take an interest in the facilities.
The one issue that merits our attention at this time is - the
abundance of introduced weeds occurring around the site,
speciiicallY the broom, acacias, eucalyptus and pyracantha.
Regardless of what is done wits, the buildings a strong effort
should be made to eradicate these plants. Otherwise they will
continue to encroach upvti the �; ;ounding native vegetation as
they have cone so tar . . Simply retijaving the buildings and burying
or removing the foundations wiii not restore the area to its
condition prior to construction . Rather, it will leave a
disturbed weedy site unless persi �_tent reseeding and weed control
efforts are undertaken. An effective control of problem exotic
plants might best be attained by saving the buildings and
including control measures for these species in the maintenance
plans.
All members did not agree on whether or not to save the
buildings. Therefore the foi ia,ving points should be taken as
personal opinions not necessarily representative of CLAPS:
i)one member felt very strongly that the buildings should be
razed as was originally intended when the purchase was
made;
2)another member telt very strongly that the buildings were
an attractive and functional examole of 1920s architecture
and should be saved if icio that reason alone;
3)most members felt that the basic structures were sound and
if means to restore them could be found they should be
restored, maintained and once again put to good use.
We congratulate you on the Acquisition and look forward to
the time when it is open to the public .
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July 25, 1983
I do not approve of the San Mateo County Arts Council retaining
any portion of the Hassler Property unless it is agreed that
none of the funds being provided for the Hassler property be used i
for- this purp1se .
The Arts Council should agree to provide for the conditioning of
the buildings, maintenance and their security.
Mary o lans on
3320 ri tan Avenue #8
San arlos, Ca. 94070
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Meeting 83-18 y,
July 27, 1983
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415) 965-4717
HASSLER MEETING NOTICE
Wednesday 375 Distel Circle, D-1
July 27, 1983 Los Altos, California
7 : 30 P.M. (415) 965-4717
On July 27 the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District will be considering a proposal from the San Mateo County Arts
Council to retain several of the buildings on the former Hassler Health
Home property for an a--ts center.
Your written opinions a-ior to the meeting or your comments at the meeting
on using the buildings for this purpose are welcomed.
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WRITTEN COMMUI� TION
Meeting 83-1► _
July 27 , 1983
July 25, l 8
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Board of Directors
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos, CA 94022
To the Board:
Please note our continuing concern and dismay that buildings on the
Hassler property are still being considered for use as an arts center.
We are very much opposed to keeping any of these buildings, for
several reasons. First, this use is not in keeping with the concept
of open space. Secondly, the MROSD will retain ultimate responsibility
and liability for the buildings, especially in the matter of security.
Third, as members of the assessment district our original agreement
implied that the area was to be purchased for open space use only.
Please give our wishes your utmost consideration. We have been
supportive of your efforts from the start, and we are financially
supporting this acquisition.
Thank you.
W. De ne
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Jean R. Dehner
165 Leslie Drive
San Carlos, CA 94070
593-4176
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Meeting 83-18 4
July 27, 1983
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415) 965-4717
HASSLER MEETING NOTICE
Wednesday 375 Distel Circle, D-1
July 27, 1983 Los Altos, California
7 : 30 P.M. (415) 965-4717
On July 27 the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District will be considering a proposal from the San Mateo County Arts
Council to retain several of the buildings on the former Hassler Health
Home property for an arts center.
Your written opinions prior to the meeting or your comments at the meeting
on using the buildings for this purpose are welcomed.
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Herbert A.Grench.Genera!Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,Nonette G Hanko.Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G Yfendin
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WRITTEN COMMUN' rION
Meeting 83-1-
July 27, 1983
July 25, 1983
Board of Directors
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos, CA 94022
To the Board:
Please note our continuing concern and dismay that buildings on the
Hassler property are still being considered for use as an arts center.
We are very much opposed to keeping any of these buildings, for
several reasons. First, this use is not in keeping with the concept
of open space. Secondly, the MROSD will retain ultimate responsibility
and liability for the buildings, especially in the matter of security.
Third, as members of the assessment district our original agreement
implied that the area was to be purchased for open space use only.
Please give our wishes your utmost consideration. We have been
supportive of your efforts from the start, and we are financially
supporting this acquisition.
Thank you.
De.W W ne
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Jean R. Dehner
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165 Leslie Drive
San Carlos, CA 94070
593-4176
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Meeting 83-18 4
July 27, 1983
3299 La Mesa Dr. #9
San Carlos, CA. 94070
July 23, 1983
To: Board of Directors and Staff
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Subject: Hassler Health Home Property
Dear Members:
I oppose the use of the Hassler Property by the Arts Council or for any
purpose other than open space.
It was my understanding when I committed myself to the formation of the
open space assessment district that this property would be used for no
other purpose than open space. It was also my understanding that the
existing Hassler Health Home structures would be razed as quickly as
funding was available after purchase of the property.
It is my feeling that the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Board of Directors should honor the committments made to the particapants
of our special assessment district.
Sincerely,
Dorothy Howard
WRITTL COMMUNICATION
Meeting 83-18
July . 27, 1983
3299 La Mesa Dr. #9
San Carlos, CA. 94070
July 23, 1983
To: Board of Directors and Staff
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Subject: Hassler Health Home Property
Dear Ladies & Gentlemen:
Please number me as one who is violently opposed to the use of the Hassler
Property for any purpose other than open space.
The residents of Brittan Heights, myself included, actively fought the
State of California when the State Department of Corrections wanted
this property for a women's prison and we succeeded in preventing the
property being used for that purpose.
We also attended San Carlos City Council meetings and encouraged the
council to either purchase this property for open space or join your
district in the funding of the purchase. The San Carlos City Council
refused to do this.
Subsequent to that action, the residents of our area formed a special
assessment district to assist you in funding this project. This was the
first such district formed in the state after the passage of Proposition
13. This money thus raised constitutes a part of the purchase price
of this property.
At open meetings held by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
in San Carlos prior to the formation of the special assessment district,
we were assured that this property, when and if obtained, would be used
for no other purpose than open space. The Hassler Home buildings would
be removed and no playgrounds, lighting, large parking areas or paved
trails were to be installed.
I am asking you now to honor these committments.
As a board member, and later president, of the Board of Directors of
the Brittan Heights Condominium Association, I supported you in all the
wayspossible in your efforts to acquire this property. The members and
property owners of this association comprise the large majority of those
in the special assessment district. We now need your help in achieving
the goal for which we assessed ourselves.
Sincerely yours,
Lewis E. Howard
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Meeting 83-18 5_ . MATEO COUNTY VERY SPECIA. RTS FESTIVAL
July 27 , 1983 1202 Himmel Ave . , Redwood City, CA 94061
(415) 367-6792
vi 22 July 1983
Herbert A. Grench, General Manager
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle , Suite D-1
Sponsoring agencies: Los Altos, CA 94022
Redwood City Park and
Recreation Dept. Dear Mr . Grench:
National Committee - This year several agencies in San Mateo
Arts for the Handicapped County combined efforts to sponsor a "Very
Special Arts Festival" . This is an event that
San Mateo County Arts focuses upon and celebrates the artistic
Council achievements of people with disabilities.
Advocates for Recreation The festival was a great success. As a result
for Special Needs Citi- of the interest stirred by this event, efforts
zens, Inc. are now going into the development of a fine
arts workshop for people with developmental ,
San Mateo County Dept. emotional and physical disabilities . This
of Education workshop will be modeled after Creative
Growth in Oakland founded by Dr . Elias Katz
Daly City Park and and Florence Ludens-Katz . The goals of such
Recreation Dept. a workshop are to promote the creative and
artistic development of people with disabilities,
Crystal Springs Rehab- to prevent institutionalization of persons
ilitation Center with disabilities and promote positive self-
esteem of the participants in the program, as
San Carlos Park and well as educate the community about the crea-
Recreation Dept. tive achievements of persons with disabilities .
Center for the Indepen- There is a great need for such a workshop in
dence of the Disabled this county. The Hassler Project would be
an ideal setting for this fine arts workshop .
San Mateo County Coor- It is wheelchair accesible and would provide
dinating Council on a stimulating, creative environment integrated
Developmental Disabi- with other artists .
Zi.ties
I urge you to approve the San Mateo County
• • 1 Arts Council Plan for the renovation of the
Hassler project so that all artists will have
a creative environment in which to develop
their artistic skills .
Sincerely,
Dana Marie Bunnett, Coordinator
Very Special Arts Festival
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Meeting 83-18
July 27 , 1983
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF PARK & RECREATION
President COMMISSIONERS & BOARD MEMBERS
Hilmi M.Ibrahim,Whittier
First Vice President
Charles W.Skoien,Jr.,Mission Oaks affiliated with the California Park and Recreation Society and the
Second Vice President National Recreation and Park Association, Citizen-Board Members Branch
Gloria Heer,Los Angeles County
Secretary
Eugene A.Anson,Sr.,Alameda County
Treasurer
Frances Krommenhock,Milpitas
Board of Directors
Immediate Past President
Rose Mary Forehand,Vacaville Dear Chairman of Recreation, Commissioner of Board Member:
Patricia B.Crask,La Mirada -
David M.Nigel,San Bruno Recreation is for everyone and it is u to
Ernie Rodrigues,Livermore Park and Rec.District y p you as a '
Betty J.Wallace,Baldwin Park Commissioner or Board Member to provide a variety of
Winston R.Miller,Carson recreational opportunities to the total community.
Carol Howard,Hayward
Betty Kennedy,Huntington Beach
Dorothy Olson,Marin County
The California Association of Park & Recreation Commis-
Shirley Anderson,Redondo Beach sioners & Board Members are active and wish to be more
Rose Marie Harris,Oxnard
James Hays,Compton active in providing information to you on issues that you
Mille Mascot,Santa Clara
are concerned about in your local community such as con-
Past Presidents
Robert Banes—Southeast R&P District tracting of recreational services, senior citizens,
J.Richard Teague La Mesa&San Diego Co.
Sheila Hyman—Paacifica recreational programs vs. competitive sports and many
Everett Greenberg—Temple City issues that face you..
Douglas Morrison—Hayward R&P District
Mary C.Hernandez—Tustin
Polly Sandkulla—San Mateo County
Thomas J.Cooper—Huntington Beach The Board of CAPRCBM is inviting you to join our Associ-
David M.Nigel—San Bruno Francis R.Boykin—Cypress ation which has a very low cost for membership, and become
Bill Love—San Rafael involved in a strong association that will serve you.
Donna Rogers—South El Monte
Enclosed is a copy of an application blank that your Board
or Commission must approve. We hope to hear from you as
soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Skoien, Jr.
First Vice President &
Membership Chairman
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July 27, 1983 SAN MATEO COUNTY GROUP
OF THE LOMA PRIETA CHAPTER
July 20, 1983
The Board of Directors
Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle
Suite D-1
Los Altos, California 94022
In view of the upcoming deliberations on July 27 by your Board
regarding the disposition of the vacant buildings on the Hassler
property, the San Mateo County Group Board wishes to make the following
li recommendations.
Considering that several cultural and environmental groups have
expressed interest in rehabilitation of the buildings and their con-
version into offices, studios and auditoriums for community purposes,
the Group board believes that it would be wise policy to hold up any
decision regarding demolition of the buildings until such time as an
assessment of the energies and organizational strengths of these
community interests can be made.
Since the buildings in question are structurally sound, albeit
badly vandalized, their preservation is perhaps of greater value to
Peninsula residents than their destruction, especially in light of
the enormous cost of demolition and debris removal.
If it appears that the community groups involved have the interest,
personnel and organization to initiate and implement a rehabilitation
project for the Hassler buildings, we would hope that your Board of
Directors would approve of it.
Very truly yours,
ROBERT E. DURKEE
Conservation Chair
Durkee, ,)943 Pasadena Dr, San Mateo
94-403
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIC
Meeting 83-18
July 27, 1983 - J
PENINSULA OPEN SPACE TRUST 3000 SAND MILL ROAD
MENLO PARK, CALIFORNIA 94025
(415)884-7696
July 8, 1983
TO: POST Board of Trustees
POST Advisory Council
MROSD Board of Directors
MROSD Staff (Herb Grench, Craig Britton, Dave Hansen)
FROM: Bob Augsburger
I am pleased to enclose a finalized copy of the 1983-88
plan adopted by the Board of Trustees for the Peninsula Open
Space Trust. We are very grateful to all of you who so generously
and creatively contributed to our thinking. Now it is up to
all of us to carry it out.
I am also pleased to announce that Ralph H. Brown, Jr.
will be joining the POST staff as Associate Director in August.
Ralph graduated from Stanford in 1973, worked for a couple
of years as a trail supervisor at Yosemite, then went to San
Jose State where he obtained a masters degree in planning and
real estate. After a brief stint as an assistant planner with
Ruth, Going and Curtis, he joined the Illinois office of The
Nature Conservancy in 1977 as a field representative.- He has
been director of that office since 1980. Ralph is married
with two small children and a third one scheduled to arrive
with him in August. It is expected that Ralph will concentrate
on real estate projects in Santa Clara County and on developing
private techniques for financing open space acquisition and
protection. We welcome Ralph back to California and look forward
to the talents and energy he will bring to POST.
I regret to report that Tamra Peters left POST on July
1 to become executive director of Save San Francisco' s. Urban
Forest whose primary mission is street tree planting. This
is a good opportunity for her and permits her to stay .in San
Francisco where her heart seems to be. We ,are particularly
appreciative. of the fine job she did in providing staff. support
to the many volunteers who made Windy Hill such a successful
project.
Finally, I want to announce that POST has created a wholly-
owned subsidiary -- Conservation Partners. . This company. will
engage in real estate brokerage for conservation-oriented buyers
f open ace lands in consulting services for
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conservation-minded landowners and in creating investment or
donative vehicles for private preservation of open space. It
is our hope that revenues for services will significantly help
to ,carry the operating costs of POST, enabling as to channel
donations to ward recreational development and/or land
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acquisition. We expect to activate the company in the fall.
Have a good summer!
Sincerely,
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Robert R. Augsburger
Executive Director
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OPEN SPACE IS OUR GREEN BACKDROP OF HILLS: IT IS ROLLING
GRASSLAIV-DS, COOL FORESTS IN THE COAST RANGE, ORCHARDS AND VINE-
YARDS IN THE SUN. IT IS THE PATCH OF GRASS BETWEEN COMMUNITIES
W_FTEPE CHILDREN CAN RUN. IT IS UNCLUTTERED BAYLANDS WHERE WATER-
BIRDS WHEEL AND SCAR, WHERE BLOWING CORDGRASS YIELDS ITS BLESSING
OF OXYGEN, WHEPE THE DIN OF URBAN LIFE GIVES WAY TO THE SOFT
SOU:,'DS OF NA--T,-PE. IT IS THE SERENE, UNBUILT, UNSPOILT EARTH THAT
AWAF ,NS ALL OUR SENSES AND MAKES US WHOLE AGAIN. . . . . .
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THE MISSION OF THE PENINSULA OPEN SPACE TRUST IS TO PRESERVE LANDS
IN SAN MATEO, SANTA CLARA AND SANTA CRUZ COUNTIES FOR OPEN SPACE
USES OF ALL TYPES : FOR AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, RECREATION, WILDLIFE,
NATURAL RESOURCES AND SCENIC PRESERVATION.
LAND PROTECTION PRIORITIES
To maximize its resources, the Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) has prioritized
the key land areas that are most critical to protect. POST will also continue
to maintain its ability to respond quickly to other land protection opportunities
as they become available.
I . SKYLINE SCENIC CORRIDOR AND THE SAN FRANCISCO BAYLANDS
Skyline Scenic Corridor - For over 20 years citizens and government
groups have sought to preserve this magnificent scenic backdrop along
Skyline Boulevard (Highway 35) . It is an area of great natural and
geologic diversity that can provide close-to-home recreation for all
urban residents. Specifically POST will concentrate its efforts on:
' the western hillsides of Woodside and Portola Valley because
they represent the largest undeveloped, high visibility backdrop
for the peninsula and the largest gap in both the north-south
greenbelt and the trails network;
• lands lying west of Skyline Boulevard and north of Highway 9.
These areas are important due to their size, watershed, scenic
character, trail connections and forest resources; and
• the lands south of Highway 9 as identified and brought to
POST's attention by the Santa Clara County Department of
Parks and Recreation and other public agencies.
San Francisco Baylands - The marshes, sloughs and ponds of the
baylands are an important ecological asset to our region. They not
only provide a renewable source of food for fish and birds, but also
temper our climate and offer a unique recreational trail and bird
watching experience.
II . ISOLATED PARCELS WITH HIGH RESOURCE VALUES
POST will seek to protect large isolated parcels lying outside the
Skyline Corridor or Baylands which are important because of their
resource values (i.e. timber, agriculture, scenic) and their location.
Primary emphasis will be given to properties within or adjacent to the
boundaries or within the sphere of influence of the Midpeninsul.a Regional
Open Space District or adjacent to other public agency lands.
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POST will use private and voluntary action to protect properties west
of State Scenic Highway 1 with views of the ocean, and nearby lands
of unique environmental or visual significance. This area is important +
because it faces pressures for development as urban land becomes
increasingly scarce. Continuing challenges to governmental coastal
controls also threaten the agricultural and remarkable scenic
qualities of this region.
IV. SOUTH SANTA CLARA COUNTY AND SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
POST will respond to requests for assistance from landowners, private
organizations and public agencies in South Santa Clara and Santa Cruz
Counties where such assistance will help protect important agricultural
use, natural resources, or provide recreational opportunities.
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CONSTITUENT GROUPS
In order to accomplish its mission to protect priority lands, POST will focus
its work on providing services to three constituent groups:
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I. LANDOWNERS I
The goal of landowner services is to foster a land conservation
ethic and to develop relationships for purchase options, donations,
bargain purchases, conservation restrictions, trail easements, rights
of first refusal and private stewardship.
II. COMMUNITY
The goal of community services is to build an awareness of POST, to
develop a land conservation ethic, to build a political base of
support for public and private land conservation programs and
legislation, and to develop a broad base of financial support for
POST's activities.
III . PUBLIC AGENCIES
The goal of public agency services is to facilitate and reduce the
cost of land acquisition, to assist in financing recreational
development and to maintain and increase the political base of
support for their activities.
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CONSTITUENT SERVICE STRATEGIES
I. LANDOWNERS SERVICES
For landowners in the priority program areas, POST will:
° Mount a major effort to develop special personal
relationships with each landowner.
Assign trustees and/or advisory council members
with the responsibility for primary contact with
landowners.
° Assign staff responsibility to back-up and assist
the trustees and advisory council members.
° Include in special luncheons, dinners, events,
etc. along with existing or potential financial
supporters of POST.
Identify and document the landowners long-term
objectives for the land and any current problems
they may be encountering.
° Send specially-prepared bulletins or letters
advising of tax changes, proposed zoning or
other issues affecting their land.
Develop appropriate alternatives for long term
protection of each parcel.
Develop appropriate alternatives for long term
protection of each parcel.
Develop a control chart to monitor level of contact
with landowner and services provided.
For those landowners, (either high priority or other) who are actively
engaged in agriculture or tree farming or others who demonstrate a
commitment to the conservation of their land, POST will offer a
Landowner Assistance Program. Any assistance shall be consistent with
maximum long term protection of open space. Compensation may be on
either a fee basis and/or donation of conservation restriction or
equivalent public benefit. The types of assistance provided may include:
° Natural resources inventory.
° Land use analysis.
° Land use planning.
Permit assistance.
Land management.
° Project coordination.
° Financial and estate planning.
° Assistance in obtaining public or private financing.
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For all landowners in program areas:
• Send Landscapes and annual report.
• Support tax legislation designed to provide incentives for
land conservation.
• Facilitate or engage in conservation transactions either as
agent or principal.
• Support or facilitate partial development projects when that
seems the most appropriate and financially feasible method of
guiding development to protect natural resource values.
For landowners in South Santa Clara Valley and Santa Cruz County:
• Respond to land-saving opportunities when they are brought
to POST's attention by conservation-minded landowners.
• Work with other groups (i.e. Santa Cruz Land Trust, Sempervirens Fund,
Committee for Green Foothills, American Farmlands Trust, public
agencies) to develop techniques for resource protection.
II . COY24-UNITY SERVICES
Increase outdoor recreational opportunities on public and/or private
lands by providing leadership, funding, and opportunities for volunteer
participation in the following kinds of projects:
TRAILS
Bayfront segments
Manzanita Ridge- Los Gatos
Rancho San Antonio - Los Altos
• Short loop trails with parking off Skyline Boulevard
• Whittemore Gulch
Skyline to Portola State Park
Access and bridges at Pescadero Marsh
• Thornewood - Windy Hill connection
North-South Skyline
RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Skyline Ridge-equestrian, camping, picnicking, visitor service complex
• Murray Ranch/Rancho Raymundo-environmental campsites and access
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COMMUNICATIONS - Provide information and knowledge about the environment
and recreational opportunities through:
• Landscapes
Audio-visual presentations
' Newspaper articles
Special events/guided hikes
ADVOCACY
Build support for protection of open space through labor unions,
corporations and landowners
• Assist in distributing information about park, recreation and
open space programs.
Participate in and support other open space efforts, (e.g.
Sempervirens Fund, People for Open Space, Save the Redwoods
League, Land Trust Exchange, Planning and Conservation
League, Trail information and volunteer center and other
regional land trusts.)
Work to obtain reinstatement of matching Federal Land and Water
Conservation Grants.
' Work to support future state parklands bond acts.
III . PUBLIC AGENCY SERVICE
Acquisition assistance in form of:
Land research
' Interim acquisition financing - use of revolving fund pending
availability of government funding.
Negotiations/options
' Special transactions/exchanges/trades
Hold title pending grant awards, etc.
Develop private capacity to provide funds for land acquisition.
Recreational development
• Obtain foundation grants for development planning.
' Fund raise for development of trails and facilities.
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SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
accomplished During the period 19$3 to 1988, POST expects to have p lished the following:
I . LANDSAVING
` To complete at least eight (8) significant permanent land
conservation projects in the priority program areas.
° To assist in developing on-going programs which will provide
incentives to landowners for the preservation of agricultural
land (e.g. purchase or transfer of development credits, a
special district and/or a locally-based land trust.)
• To add at least one million ($1,000,000) to the Revolving
Land Acquisition Fund through donations, land transactions
and operating surpluses.
• To augment and supplement the public agency role in land
acquisition.
• To identify and develop a corps of corporate and individual
conservation buyers available to acquire properties as they
come on the market.
To create new and innovative techniques for private land
conservation.
II. RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
` To complete at least five (5) of the proposed trail projects.
' To undertake at least one (1) recreational facilities development I,
project.
III . FUND RAISING
To have developed the capability of raising three million
($3,000,000) over a three year period for specific land
acquisition.
To develop at least 300 volunteers to carry out this
fund raising effort.
To identify and cultivate at least 50 prospective major
donors who have the capability of giving $25,000 to $300,000
over a three year period.
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• To identify and cultivate 250 prospective donors who have the
capability of giving $7,500 to $25,000 over a three-year period.
• To identify and cultivate 600 prospective donors who have the
capability of giving $1,500 to $3,000 over a three-year period.
• To have 5,000 individual supporters (members) .
To have 100 corporate supporters.
To identify and cultivate all Bay Area foundations which support
environmental and recreational programs.
To have the capability of supporting a minimum annual operating
budget of $225,000 (1982 dollars).
IV. ADVOCACY
• To assist in reinstating Federal Land and Water Conservation Grants
as a matching incentive to local contributions.
• To assist in obtaining new Federal and State legislation providing
tax incentives or benefits to landowners for conservation donations.
• To provide for some structure to assist in permanent protection of
San Mateo Coast (i.e. Area of National Interest) .
• To increase strength of national land trust movement and effectiveness
of local organizations.
• To support state parklands bond acts.
' To promote public transportation services to recreational areas.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICAT-
Meeting 83-18
July 27, 1983
PENINSULA OPEN SPACE TRUST 3000 SAND HILL ROAD
MENLO PARK, CALIFORNIA 94025
(415) 854-7696
July 8, 1983
TO: POST Board of Trustees
POST Advisory Council
MROSD Board of Directors
MROSD Staff (Herb Grench, Craig Britton, Dave Hansen)
FROM: Bob Augsburger
I am pleased to enclose a finalized copy of the 1983-88
plan adopted by the Board of Trustees for the Peninsula Open
Space Trust. We are very grateful to all of you who so generously
and creatively contributed to our thinking. Now it is up to
all of us to carry it out.
I am also pleased to announce that Ralph H. Brown, Jr.
will be joining the POST staff as Associate Director in August.
Ralph graduated from Stanford in 1973, worked for a couple
of years as a trail supervisor at Yosemite, then went to San
Jose State where he obtained a masters degree in planning and
real estate. After a brief stint as an assistant planner with
Ruth, Going and Curtis, he joined the Illinois office of The
Nature Conservancy in 1977 as a field representative'.- He has
been director of that office since 1980. Ralph is married
with two small children and a third one scheduled to arrive
with him in August. It is expected that Ralph will concentrate
on real estate projects in Santa Clara County and on developing
private techniques for financing open space acquisition and
protection. We welcome Ralph back to California and look forward
to the talents and energy he will bring to POST.
I regret to report that Tamra Peters left POST on July
1 to become executive director of Save San Francis6o' s Urban
Forest whose primary mission is street tree planting. This
is a good opportunity for her and permits her to stay in San
Francisco where her heart seems to be. We areparticularly
appreciative. of the fine job she did in providing staff support
to the many volunteers who made Windy Hill such a successful
project.
Finally, I want to announce that POST has created a wholly-
owned subsidiary -- Conservation Partners. . This company will
engage in real estate brokerage for conservation-oriented buyers
and sellers of open space lands, in consulting services for
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conservation-minded landowners and in creating investment or
donative vehicles for private preservation of open space. It
is our hope that revenues for services will significantly help
to ,carry the operating costs of POST, enabling as to channel
more donations toward recreational development and/or land
acquisition. We expect to activate the company in the fall.
Have a good summer!
Sincerely,
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Robert R. Augsburger
Executive Director
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Meeting 83-18
July 27 , 1983
July 15, 1983
David Wm. Hansen, Land Manager
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos, CA 94022
Dear David,
Subject: Proposal for Upper Rancho San Antonio Open Space
Preserve House
We are happy that the upper house will be used by a public
organization with goals similar to the preserve.
We would like to see an organization that would utilize the
house for wildlife/environmental educational purposes that
would enhance knowledge of the natural habitat of the
preserve (i .e. Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, . . .etc. ) .
We have enjoyed our time on the preserve. We want to
express that we would be happy to caretake the facilities
along with a compatible organization. Enclosed is a list of
accomplishments we have made to the upper residence while
being renting tenants.
Sincerely,
IL
Jameson Family
10698 Mora Drive
Los Altos' Hills, CA 94022
(415) 941-6412
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cc: Board of Directors
Jim Boland, Operations Supervisor
Craig Britton, Land Acquisition Manager
Herbert Grench, General Manager
Pat Starrett, Real Estate Analyst
Bill Tannenbaum, Real Property Representative
Enclosure
Upper House Maintenance Sheet
1 ) Contact.... local county agency - with their approval ,
changed house address from 10700 St. Joseph Avenue to
10698 Mora Drive.
2) With U.S. Post Office approval - purchased and
installed mailbox at 10698 Mora Drive.
3) Repaired perimeter fence surrounding pool area.
4) Replaced heating element in oven.
5) Repaired rain gutters on roof of house and cleared
debris.
6) Installed combination lock at Mora Drive access gate.
7) Repaired and re-hung garage doors.
8) Removed weeds from roof shingles and repaired minor
roof leak.
9) Repaired plumbing and plumbing fixtures - replaced
entire drainage system in kitchen sink. Removed
non-working garbage disposal .
10) Painted 3 car garage and shed.
11 ) Cleared and hauled away debris from property.
12) Maintained existing landscaping.
13) Cleared away brush and weeds from pool area.
14) Fixed non-flushing toilet in laundry room bathroom.
15) Fixed toilet seat in green bathroom.
16) Repaired toilet seat and flushing mechanism in pink
bathroom.
17) Repaired flushing mechanism in rear bathroom.
18) Repaired peeling wallpaper in 3 bathrooms.
19) Re-wired T.V. antenna and replaced cable.
20) Rented propane storage tank - 1 year.
21 ) Refinished and painted picnic table.
22) Purchased: Lawn mower, spade, shovel , hoe, hedge
clippers, pruning shears, trowel , weeders, rakes,
paint, primer, brushes, sander, hoses, sprinklers,
gardening tools, plants, pool cleaning equipments, pool
chemicals, drapes, plumbing fixtures.
23) Maintained pool .
24) Maintained firebreak.
25) Maintained insurance coverage policy of public
liability insurance.
WRITTEN COMMU0ZCA' N
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July 12, 1983
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The Honorable Barbara Green
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Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space District
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Dear M3. Green:
I was gratified to read in last Tuesday night's Peninsula Times
Tribune that the Mid Peninsula Open Space District will honor
the intent Of the San Mateo County Arts Council to renovate some
of the buildings On the Hassler Health Home property. Preservation
of the natural environment and protection of existing open space
� must remain a social priority and I commend the Open Space District
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for purchasing this 203 acre parcel in the San Carlos hillsides.
I also applaud the unanimously cooperative stance taken by the
� Directors in accepting the "good faith" demonstrated by the Arts
Council .
From my observation the clustered buildings, already in existence
on One hillside, are inobtrusive and in no way interfere with the
recreational , aesthetic or climatic value Of the land' In fact the
proposal Of the Arts Council would S8en to me to compliment the
objectives of the Open Space District. The Council , in promotion of
the arts, would be serving the public and society in gen8ral . A
partnership of the Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space District and
� the San Mateo County Arts Council would be d creative and worthwhile
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joint venture in support of aesthetics.
Sincerely yours,
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WRITTEN COMMUNICAT' JUL 11
Meeting 83-18
July 27, 1983
July 7, 1983
1860 Parrott Drive
San Mateo Ca 94402
Mid Peninsula Open Space District
375 Distel Circle
Suite D 1
Los Altos 94022
Dear Board Members:
I attended your board meeting of June 8th as an artist interested
in the possible uses of some of the Hassler buildings by local artists
and art groups. I am also an active Sierra Club hiker and have been a
supporter of your goals and admirer of your successes in preserving open
spaces on the Peninsula. It's a vital now or never battle that you fight for
all of us. After attending t- s meeting I was even more impressed by
the thought and effort which goes on ';ehind the scenes.
You can see, therefore, that I have strong loyalties and sympathies
for both sides of this particular problem.
Because of this I want to share with you some of my thoughts and
feelings about the buildings which are in question. I am sorry I 'm
so late. I hope I 'm not too late.
The Arts Council organized a tour one Saturday morning. I happen to le
a member of the Peninsula Serigraphers. Three of us went along to see if
we would be interested in renting space for our group if it becomes
available. Vie spent an hour or so wandering through the various rooms,
larne halls, and open patio areas. There is a mellowness and a lowliness
there that could not he duplicated at today's prices.
Mention wa made at the meeting of the "obtrusiveness" of the buildings.
My impression was that, on the contrary , they are truly in harmony with
their world. The tiled roofs, the terracing, I was reminder' of a Zen
temple we visited once in Japan. The Hassler< architetts uriderstoo Ivery well
how to position the various levels into the hillside. They also took care
to catch the best light for the interiors and to provide ample spaces
both inside and out.
I am no romantic, an d realize that if these buildings are structurally
unsound it would be more sensible and economical to destroy them.
However, I am a conservationist, and I believe not only in conserving the
woodlands, the open hills, and the meadows, but also in conserving
beautiful old irreplaceable structures which have a potentiel for contributing
to the quality of the community life.
The Arts Council and the MPOS board are both composed of people of
good will. This is a unique situation, and if cooperation is possible
something unique and really fine could be worked out. I know that
you will all do your best. I hope that it happens.
Sinceidy
cc: San Mateo Co. Arts Council
NORTH SANTA CLARA C 4TY WRITTEN MMUNICATION
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY Fleeting$1-18 -
July 27, 1983
505 West Olive Avenue, Suite 435
Sunrryvale,CA 94086
(408)773-9417
THOMAS M.HENDERSON,General Manager
July 12, 1983 I
s. Barbara Green
President, Board of Directors
idpeninsula Open Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D
Los Altos, CA 94022
Dear Barbara:
As I am sure you are aware, North Santa Clara County is facing a garbage
crisis. Our operating landfills will reach capacity within the next few years.
The Cities of Cupertino, Los Altos, Las Altos Hills, Palo Alto and Sunnyvale,
and Santa Clara County have formed a joint powers agency, the forth Santa
Clara County Solid Waste Management Authority, to find a solution to this
problem. Some of the solutions under study involve use of Bryan Canyon as a
landfill and possibly as a site for an energy recovery facility.
Because this property is near Open Space District land, I feel it is important
to discuss with you and the other board members some of the projects being
evaluated and hear from you what concerns you may have regarding development
of this site.
I would like to arrange appointments with each of the board members who wish
more information on this problem and have thoughts or questions relating to the
solutions under study. I look forward to hearing from you.
cerely yours,
Cindy Rubin
Project Ad strator
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cc: Dolowries Wulfhorst, Chairperson
Solid Waste Management Authority hoard
SVMASolid Waste Management and Resource Recovery
for North Santa Clara County,Cupertino,Las Altos,
Los Altos Hills,Palo Alto and Sunnyvale,
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July 27 , 1983
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BAY AREA PARK: AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD MEMBERS COUNCIL
MINUTES
GENERAL MEETING
April 8, 1983
Corta Madera, Calif .
Meeting was called to order by President Gene Anson at 8t00 p.m. at
the Corte Madera Recreation Center, April 8, 1983 .
Officers Present: Anson, Rodrigues, Johnston, Howard, Bigall, Mascot,
Hoppe, O'Donnell, Read. Excused Nigel, and Landt.
Minutes: The motion was made Read/Johnston we accept the minutes of
the January 28, 1983 meeting. Minutes stand approved as read.
Financial Report: Treasurer Rodrigues submitted a written report.
Balance in check book as of 3-17-83 $413. 88. The motion was made
Mascot/Bigall we accept the report M/P.
Meetings: Next General Meeting will be in Petaluma in July, 1983.
Next Board Meeting will be in June. A notice will be sent of date,
time, and place.
CAPRCBM President Rosemary Forehand expressed a need for more people in
the North to become involved in CAPRCBM.
Sue Bigall introduced the Mayor of Corta Madera the Honorable Bob Dunn.
Mayor Dunn welcomed the Council, and gave us a little history on the
Community Center. He also recognized Jackie Branch President of the
Park and Recreation Commission, and noted that the quality of life
improves with good programs in Park and Recreation.
Sue gave a special thanks to Carole Jehling and the Happy Hoofers
for the great entertainment they gave for the evening.
Sue introduced the Caterers "Simply Gourmet" Christine Sansome,
San Anselmo Professional Recreation Supervisor.
Sue then introduced Past President Nancy Read who gave us a little
history on Bay Area Parks and Recreation Commissioners and Board
Members Council . Started in 1958. We have four Board meetings in
a different City centerally located and four General meetings each
hosted by a different Park and Recreation Commission or District in the
Bay Area.
Sue then turned the meeting back to Gene . President Anson asked for a
motion to accept the new by-laws. The motion was made Rodrigues/Bigall
motion past.
Agencies Represented: Marin County, East Bay Regional, Hayward Area,
Petaluma, Milpitas, Santa Clara, Union City, Pacifica, Vacaville,
Corta Madera, Livermore, Richmond, Larkspur.
Past Presidents : Fred Castro, Pat Laramie, Frances Krommenhock,
Nancy Read, and Dorothy Olson who was fined for not wearing her past
President badge $1 .00 .
After the raffle the meeting was adjourned at 9:53 p.m,.
Re5pectfully §ubmitteo
Carol Howard, Secretary
BAPRCBMC
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
TRAIL Meeting 83-18
July 27, 1983
INFORMATION
AND - -
VOLUNTEER
CENTER
July 19, 1983
Board of Directors
I,Iidpeninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos, CA 94022
SUBJECT: Request for Funding - Trails Informa
tion & Volunteer Cent
er
Dear Board Members:
On September 1, 1983 the 'Trails Information and Volunteer Center
will open, using temporary quarters at the Peninsula Conservation
Center. The Volunteer Center, staffed by a half-time coordinator,
is the result of months of planning by local public and private
organizations and interested individuals. David Hansen, of your
staff, has been a member of the steering committee. The project
was originally spawned by the Appalachian Mountain Club ' s National
Volunteer Project under a Mellon Foundation grant.
The purpose of the Center is to promote and increase opportunities
for volunteer stewardship of trails in San Mateo, Santa Clara,
Santa Cruz and San Francisco Counties. Projects envisioned in-
clude expanding the popular Trail Days held every spring in the
Santa Cruz Mountains and co-sponsored by MROSD, disseminating
literature for trail users, and coordinating the construction
and maintenance of trails, specifically the Bayfront and Skyline
Corridor trails.
The budget for the Center has been set at $25, 000 the first fiscal
year, with much of this funding earmarked for the Coordinator' s
$10, 000 salary. Funding is being sought from various sources
and we are requesting at this time that your Board consider
granting a $2, 000 contribution to aid the Center. This money
can be specifically earmarked for trails and other volunteer
projects on District lands. We feel the Center will not only
be of great assistance in promoting District lands and trails
to the public, but will also have a direct function in implementing
District trail construction and maintenance projects.
As mentioned, we are seeking funding from several other sources,
including the Counties of San klateo and Santa Clara, the Semper-
virens Fund the Sierra Club, Audubon Society, Peninsula Open
Space Trust, the Packard and Hancock Foundations, and others.
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Our steering committee is made up of the following individuals:
Tony Look, Sempervirens Fund; Carolyn Lekberg and Sylvia Ferguson,
Mid-peninsula Trails Council; Don Weden, Santa Clara County Planning
Department; Charles Brock, San Mateo County Parks; Warren Olson,
Santa Cruz Mountains Trails Association; Rose Gray, Sierra Club;
and David Hansen, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. Tamra
Peters also has been very active as a co-chairperson of the steering
committee until her recent job change.
We have included some other materials to inform you in more detail
of the Trail Information and Volunteer Center and to aid in your
consideration of our request.
Very truly yours,
For the T.I .V.C. Steering Committee
cc: Herbert Grench, MROSD
T.I .V.C. Steering Committee
Tom Martorelli, A.M.C. Project Coordinator
Attachs.
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To promote trails as a public recreation resource and create
a center for public information on trails.
A. Develop and run a trails Fair to:
1. Generate publicity for the Center;
2. Draw existing trail groups together;
3. Make contact with sponsoring companies and organizations.
B. Create a central information center for trails.
1. Publish a quarterly newsletter for subscribers.
2. Set up a telephone information center for trails.
3. Set up a clearinghouse for hiking schedules and other
events and make it available every 2 weeks.
4. Publicize the Center via telephone books, public media, etc.
5. Prepare a "trail user" brochure for proper use of trails.
6. Work with others to persuade the Governor to proclaim
a "volunteers for trails" month.
C. Create and disseminate a series of maps and guides to
existing trails.
1. Inventory existing published information and identify
needs for new material , additions and updates.
2. Assist in collecting new information and publications
of maps and guidebooks for trails.
3. Help disseminate maps and guidebooks via outfitters,
park information centers, public media, bookstores
and libraries.
TRAIL INFORMATION AND VOLUNTEER CENTER
MISSION: To increase opportunities for volunteer stewardship of
trails in San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and San
Francisco Counties in cooperation with public agencies,
organizations and individuals.
Goals and Objectives:
I. Develop an increased volunteer capability for construction and
maintenance of trails.
A. Expand Trails Days concept in 1984
1. Evaluate 1983 Trail Day program
2. Prepare a plan and budget for Trails Days in 1984
3. Meet with leadership of all prospective and participating
organizations to encourage their members to participate.
4. Reach unaffiliated individuals through publicity
5. Meet with public agency staff to determine trail needs.
6. Identify and contact potential financial supporters
and corporate sponsors of Trails Days
7. Develop, expand and schedule crew leadership workshops.
8. Develop and schedule trail maintenance skill sessions
for individuals.
9. Evaluate 1984 Trails Days
B. Develop and test an "Adopt a Trail" program.
II. Promote a strong working partnership between public agencies
and volunteers.
A. Provide assistance to public agencies by contracting with
them to identify, implement and evaluate volunteer trail
construction and maintenance programs.
B. Promote regular channels of communication.
C. Have public agency representation on the Board of Trustees.
D. Develop performance standards for measurement and evaluation
of volunteer' s work for each project.
E. Encourage volunteer input in the process of selecting and
prioritizing trail projects.
ORGANIZATION
Trail Information and Volunteer Center
under501 (c) (3) statiis, of P.C.C.
Board of Directors:.- Representatives of different
User groups
Geographic areas
Public agencies and
Other key groups & Assoc.
Individuals
Chairman
P.C.C.
Staff : Part time - Office at P.C.C.
Day-to-day supervision by Ann Smith
Administration by Ann Smith
Executive Committee
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rina7!1 Programs Trail Maintenance Publicity 0 lu_h�teert t�
_ructi:] men
and Construction ERVe7cruitment
Staff paid for through:
1. Contracts with public agencies and other organizations.
2 . Subscriptions
3. Fundraising.
4. Individual contributions.
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The sixth organizational meeting of representatives of trail
user groups-Trail Information and Volunteer Center-was held Tuesday,
June 28th 1983 at the office of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District, 375 Distel Ci, Los Altos, Ca.
Attendees: Tamra Peters, P.O.S.T; Sylvia Ferguson, MTC; Beez
Jones, Steven Creek Trails; Frances Spangle, MTC; Bob Druhe, Sierra
Club; Rogers Myers, MROSD; Linda Grandmaison, CGF; John B. Rasche,
AYH; Tom Martorelli, AMC; Rose Gray, Sierra Club; David Hansen, MROSD;
Rick Sermon, Calif. State Parks; Naomi Bloom Sierra Single&3� Cycling ,
Club; Bern Smith, Silicon Cyclers; Ernie Rat res, MROSD; Linda Mickell,
Los Altos; Joe Breeze, Nat'l Off-Road Bicy, Assoc. ; Barb Edelston,
Mill Valley; Carolyn Lekberg, MTC; Libby Lucas, ZGC; Don Weden, S.C. Co.
Planning; Warren Olson, SCMTA.
The Meeting commenced at ?:40 p.m. Tamra Peters presiding.
Approval of the minutes of previous meaing motioned by David Hansen,
seconded by Rick Sermon, Accepted, Tom Martorelli furnished background
of staffing of five for Volunteer Projects by Mellon Foundation to( AMC)
last thru December 1984-this group should be self-sufficient in 18 mos.
The National Volunteer Bibliography of 120- 150 books is ready for pre-
liminary distribution in 2-3 weeks. Forty copies to Tony Look Sem—
pervirens. To be reprinted in 1984, therefore a need for updating and
critique with form accompanying same. The U.S. Forest Service has
funded the project and a selection of 40 books to TIVC can be expected
in August. The first category of the Biblio, is organization devel-
opment, 2nd-partnership-how to work with county or other govIt organ,
or private owners, 3rd-kinds of activities volunteers can get into.
Tamra peters reported on Steering Committee meeting. TIV"Is
location at PCC-access to their computer and hiring of staff by Sept.
Est. and where to post ad for application. David Hansen distributed
Job description.
x Don Weden discussed computerization of activities schedules of
trail user groups. Sylvia Ferguson felt need for discretionary use
of information from such groups as Companions of the Trail, Sierra
Singles & Singlaires as fees or dues are paid for the activity schedules,
Discussion of Trail Volunteer Coordinator job description followed.
Resume due July 31 . Replace office supervision with office coordination
and omit b) part-time secretary ( full sentence ie. ) and c) Total budget
(again full sentence). Motion to accept resume by Rick Sermon, sec-
onded Oern Smith, Accepted,
Tom Martorelli discussed possible funding by Hancock Foundation
Palo Alto, September 18th-possibly $5-10,000. Need letter of activities
to Jo Ann Wiley, Hancock by August 15th. Budget, name of staff, job
description. How are we going to reach volunteers-someone from organ,
as local contact-are we saving the community money? Matching funds
from orgaizations such as P.O.S.T. and Sempervirens? Packard Fnd.
possibly $15,000?
David Hansen-a letter requesting $2,000 from MROSD Bd. of Directors
mtg. July 27th, Also Sempervirens Board meets that day and $2,000
will be requested of them also.
Rose Gray will request funds of Audubon at their September meet-
4og and Sierra Club Exec Cmt. in about a week, requesting $1 ,000.
Sylvia Ferguson will ask G.E. although need for strong letter
as GE not inclined to fund startup organizations.
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Don Weden will request money from Santa Clara County.
4 Other funding sources discussed. Large insurance companies,
Babcock REI direct mailings, PCC auction-very successful.
Tom Martorelli-a Seattle group gathered money on a trail, well used
but not maintained.
A fund raising committee volunteered consisting of Rose Gray,
Sylvia Ferguson, Naomi Bloom, Carolyn Lekberg and possibly Tony Look,
Tamra Peters distributed a flyer describing TIVC and discussed
same. Publishing maps deleted trail info user' s box suggested.
Bring info for flyer next meeting. Also groups activity schedules.
A publicity Committee volunteered consisting of Rick Sermon,
John Rache and Naomi Bloom. Need for press release discussed.
' .
October 16th SCMTA Clean-up Day could be TIVC' s first activity.NW
Ask Terry Trumbull, State Solid Waste Management for $1 ,000 to expand
Clean-Up Day. (cover more territory ie, )
Next meeting-firm up members(composition) of Bd. of Directors
of TIVC.
Or
Next meeting of TIVC will be Tuesday, July 26th at 7:30 p.m.
at MROSD offices.
Next meeting of the Steering Committee will be Tuesday, July 19th
at 5:30 p.m. at Sempervirens offices.
Coe park Wilderness designation meeting will be held Wed. July
27th at 7:30 p.m. Hedding St. , San Jose.
Tamra Peters is leaving P.O.S.T to become Executive Director
San Francisco Friends of the Urban Forests, San Francisco, Ca.
Meeting adjourned.
Resp ctively submitted by
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
July 19, 1983
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: Proposed Annexation to District of Sunland Park Area
of Saratoga
Discussion: At your June 22, 1983 meeting you followed up on
a letter from the Sunland Park Homeowners' Association that
requested annexation of the Sunland Park area of Saratoga to the
District (see attached report M-83-68 dated June 10, 1983) .
As a precursor to submitting an application to the Santa Clara
County Local Agency Formation Commission, you authorized me to
inform LAFCO of your intent to apply for the annexation and to
request waiver of the requirements of mailed notice to property
owners and of fees. The waivers were subsequently granted by
LAFCO.
Recommendation: I recommend that you adopt the attached Resolu-
tion of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District Requesting Initiation of Annexation Procedures of
the Sunland Park Area of Saratoga by the Santa Clara County Local
Agency Formation Commission.
This resolution is only an initial step. If LAFCO acts favorably
in response, the matter will be passed back to you to conduct the
actual annexation proceedings. Notice would be given to the Sun-
land Park Homeowners' Association, to the press, and to those who
receive agendas prior to your conducting the proceedings. The
public would also, of course, be able to speak at that meeting.
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MIDPENINSUI A. REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
June 10, 1983
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: Proposed Annexation to District of Sunland Park Area of Saratoga
Background: On June 8, 1983 you considered a letter dated May 31 (attached)
from the Sunland Park Homeowners' Association requesting annexation of Sunland
Park to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District and referred the matter
to staff. The District was set up originally to include either :
all or none of a -city and its Sphere of Influence. Saratoga and its sphere
were included. In keeping with this approach, as city boundaries have changed
there have been annexations and detachments from the District. In 1981 , an
area (the Sunland Park annexation) a few blocks square just outside the
District's boundary and up until that time in the San Jose Sphere of Influence
(see attached maps), was annexed to Saratoga. Inadvertently, the Sunland
Park annexation to Saratoga did not include the Sunland Park annexation to the
District, and a corrective action is needed to achieve consistency.
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According to Local Agency Formation Commission files, the area encompasses 51
acres and has 200 single`family residences, an average lot size of 8100 square
feet, 443 registered voters, and approximately 500 residents (as of 1981 ).
On April 13, 1983 the Santa Clara County Local Agency Formation Commission
approved your requested Sphere of Influence boundaries (see report R-83-9
dated March 3, 1983). Although lying outside present District boundaries,
the Sunland Park area was specifically included in the District's new Sphere
' e later annexation.
of Influenc and brought to LAFCO s attention to facilitate
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Procedure: The simplest procedure would be for you to adopt a resolution
requesting the Santa Clara County LAFCO to initiate annexation proceedings.
If LAFCO feels annexation is appropriate, the matter will be passed back to
you to complete the proceedings and reach a decision. In keeping with standard
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LAFCO procedures, a17 property
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the annexation to Saratoga at the time of the Sunland Park annexation.
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The noticing process is, of course, time consuming and costly. Fortunately,
it appears unnecessary to repeat individual mailed notice since the issue at
the time was annexation to Saratoga, and annexation to the District also would
surely have had no significant impact on the public response. There would
again be newspaper notice, however. Therefore, as a very first step in the
proceedings, even before you adopt your initial resolution of application,
LAFCO should be requested to waive its local requirement to send property
owners notice by mail .
Recommendation: I recommend that you authorize the General Manager to inform
Santa Clara County LAFCO of your intent to apply for annexation of the Sunland
Park area to the District and to request waiver of the requirement of mailed
notice to property owners.
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Meeting 83-14
June 8, 1983
SUNIX0 PARK HOI-IEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION
18276 Purdue Drive
Saratoga, California 95070
31 May 1983
Board of Directors
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1 -
Los Altos, CA 94022
Dear President Green & Members of the Board:
In 1981, the "Sunland Park" area, which had been in the County
and in the San Jose Sphere of Influence, was placed in the Saratoga
Sphere of Influence and was annexed to Saratoga. Inadvertently, the
area was not annexed to your District at the same time, as it should
have been, since Saratoga is in the District's boundaries. We
would like to be'-included and represented.
On behalf of the Sunland Park Homeowner's Association, I request
that you initiate annexation proceedings to bring Sunland Park
within the District.
Thank you for your help on this matter.
Sincerely,
Gv -"
William G. Notz, President,
Sunland Park Homeowners' Assn.
cc: Kay Duffy, Ward 1 Area Director
Wayne Dernetz, - Saratoga City Manager
*The Sunland Park area consists of 200 homes, bounded on the West by Quito
Rd. , on the South by McCoy Ave. , on the East by Villanova Rd. , and
on the North by the row of houses on the North side of Baylor Ave.
RESOLUTION NO.
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Requesting Initiation of Annexation Procedures
of the Sunland Park Area of Saratoga by the
Santa Clara County Local Agency Formation
Commission
WHEREAS, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
includes within its boundaries all of the City of Saratoga except
for the Sunland Park area, and
WHEREAS, in 1981 when Sunland Park was annexed to the
City of Saratoga, it was inadvertently not also annexed to the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, and
WHEREAS, on April 13, 1993 in order to allow for subse-
quent annexation, the Santa Clara County Local Agency Formation
Commission approved a Sphere of Influence for the *Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District which included Sunland Park, and
WHEREAS, the Sunland Park Homeowners' Association has
petitioned the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District to annex Sunland Park,
NOW, THEREFORE,REF , BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors
of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does request initia-
tion of annexation procedures by the Santa Clara County Local Agency
Formation Commission of the Sunland Park area of Saratoga to the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District as shown on Exhibits A,
B, and C affixed hereto.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Manager is
authorized to submit the application to the Santa Clara County Local
Agency Formation Commission and is designated the District' s repre-
sentative in the annexation procedures.
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MEMORANDUM
From: The Accounting Department
Re: Payroll
Would you please hand in Time Cards by Monday
November 9 , no later than 5oc p.m. The payroll
will have to be at' the bank by Tuesday at 3oc.
There is a holiday on Wednesday.
Thank you.
Herbert A.Grench,General Manager
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December 4, 1981
To The Staff at Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Please get your claims to the Accounting Department
no later than the Wednesday before the packet goes
out. The packet usually' goes out to the Board
Members on the Friday before the next Board Meeting.
In other words the cut off date for all claims is
one week before the meeting-the Wednesday before the
Wednesday. The Board requested that not to many
additions be made to the Revised Claims .
Thank you and Merry Xmas !
Suzanne Shipley
Accounting Department
R-83-33
(Meeting 83-18
July 27, 19$3)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REPORT
July 21, 1983
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
PREPARED BY: D. Hansen, Land Manager
SUBJECT: Hassler Use and Management Plan for Buildings and
Response to the San Mateo County Arts Council Proposal
Introduction: At your meetings of May 11, June 8, June 22, and July 6,
1983 (see report R-83-16, dated May 6, 1983, memorandum M-83-66, dated
June 3, 191.3, and memorandum M-83-73, dated June 16 1983) you discussed
the use and management plans for the Hassler Health Home property ac-
quired on June 10, 1983. Of primary concern has been the proposal by
the San Mateo County Arts Council to retain approximately one-half the
buildings on the site for several cultural purposes. Under your
direction, staff has proceeded to hire consultants to complete alternative
demolition plans and specifications and to oversee site renovation of
the building area. At the same time staff has been pursuing a ruling
by the State regarding effects on the federal Land and Water Conservation
Fund grant if the proposal were accepted (see attached letter dated
July 6) . You slated July 27 as the key date for presentation of a
refined proposal by the Arts Council and a decision as to whether to
proceed. The Committee you formed to act as liaison with the Arts
Council as they prepared a more detailed proposal will also be reporting
to you on July 27 .
Discussion: Memorandum M-83-66, dated June 3, 1983 (attached) outlines
in some detail the concerns staff and others have had in retaining any
of the buildings. Rather than reiterating all of these concerns, I
will clarify areas which we feel are important in helping you ascertain
whether or not the buildings should remain for the proposed use. For
other information, please refer to the reports mentioned above.
Attached for additional information is a staff estimate with input from
Keller and Daseking, the architectural firm hired to prepare the demo-
lition plans and specifications, on comparative costs associated with:
1) retaining the buildings as proposed by the San Mateo County Arts
Council and 2) removing all the buildings and renovating the site.
Also attached is a memorandum of July 19 to me from C. Britton, Land
Acquisition Manager , addressing concerns regarding the grant, acceptable
recreational use, carve-out, lease, lard valuation, and other items.
Other attachments include the current demolition timetable , letters
from the San Mateo County building inspector, Paul Schmidt, to the Arts
Council and from Sam Williams of the San Mateo County Housing Authority
outlining in detail what needs to be done from their standpoint to up-
grade the buildings and bring them up to code. Finally, two letters
R-83-33 Page two
are attached which were written in 1980 from Michael Cabak, a structural
engineer and consultant to the Calprop Corporation, regarding the
buildings and what it would take to bring them up to code at that
time before extensive vandalism occurred. This includes seismic building
code requirements which are not included in the current building inspector's
report.
To reiterate and expand on other staff concerns:
1) The buildings remain as a visual, tangible intrusion on a site on
which years of effort have been spent by the District, the City of
San Carlos, and the local citizenry to acquire as public open space.
The narrative for both the Land and Water Conservation Fund grant
originally pursued by San Carlos and that of the District state
that most, if not all, of the buildings would be removed.
2) The building site has been out of use for almost thirteen years,
during which time vehicles have rarely utilized the main roadway.
The buildings have been empty but for the occasional vandals, and
evidence of coyotes and other native animals is now readily noticed
within the complex. To begin a use where substantial vehicle traffic
occurs again traveling routinely up and down the roads both day and
night, where intensive human activity again becomes prevalent is,
in fact, a step backwards in preserving what peace and quiet and
open space feeling now remains on the site, even with all the
structures still standing.
3) The site of the buildings has always been intended as an inviting
grassy meadow where a visitor using the preserve will head up far
on one of the many trails from a parking area on the preserve
periphery to picnic, fly a kite, and admire the peace and quiet or
the view from the grassy ridgetop. This use of the area will be
lost if the buildings are to remain and be utilized. The building
site in staff' s opinion is the most valuable potential public open
space use area on the property.
4) The buildings proposed to remain in the Arts Council proposal are
estimated to take up at least one-half to three-quarters of the area
available for burial sites for either a partial or total demolition
project. Soil borings are being carried out now to aid in substan-
tiating this, and hopefully this evidence will be available in time
for your meeting. A map is attached showing the estimated area
available for burial on site. Use of this entire area is valuable
for burial for without it , the need of importing necessary fill or
for creating unnatural mounds of buried debris or to truck addi-
tional material off-site becomes a distinct possibility.
5) As you can see by both the attached staff cost estimate and the infor-
mation in C. Britton' s memorandum, a substantial financial risk is
prevalent for the Arts Council„ and the District as well, if the
proposal is to go forth. We doubt that the burden of risk can be
carried by the Arts Council, and that risks beyond the financial
aspects remain for the District in not pursuing retention of the
site as open space, a goal which has always been foremost in the
District's pursuit of the property.
Policy Questions:
When potential uses were solicited for the buildings in 1980, you rejected
the notion of carve-out for compatible uses that would not strictly meet
grant criteria if within the project area and instead attached the
following conditions to the request for proposals which was circulated:
R-83-33 Page three
(1) The LWCF grant requires that the buildings on the property must
either be demolished or used for public outdoor recreation purposes.
Such use would be subject to approval by the District and Heritage
Conservation and Recreation Service (the granting agency) and
would have to meet the following criteria:
Use must be for outdoor recreation open to the general public
and cannot be restricted to membership groups (e.g. Scouts only)
or residential groups (e.g. residents of San Carlos only) .
(2) Groups submitting proposals would have to pay for that portion of
the environmental assessment concerned with retention of buildings.
(3) Groups would have to be willing and able to pay the cost of securing
a structure until renovated, all renovation expenses and ongoing
operating costs.
The only proposal forthcoming, which eventually fell through, was for
a youth hostel. There was considerable neighborhood opposition to such
a use and statements that assessment district members had expected all
the buildings to be demolished (except perhaps for a Ranger residence) .
Over the years that the District has been involved with the Hassler site,
many requests and inquiries were made by private and non-profit groups
to the effect that if the District would cooperate and allow development
of the previously developed top part of the property, the existing open
space would be protected and public trails systems allowed. Almost all
proposals called for no expenditure of District funds. Attached are
the following documents by way of example: (1) A letter from Calprop
and excerpts from the Board meeting minutes when the letter was presented,
(2) a proposal by The Whole Life Center, and (3) correspondence with San
Mateo County regarding a site for its housing program. Other serious
proposals appearing to have sound financial backing included, for
ro example, a low-intensity-use seminar center, a research and development
center, senior citizens housing, and football training facilities.
Responses- to such inquiries have consistently been that the site was
being bought for open space purposes and that the federal grant would
not allow uses in the project area that were not in support of public
outdoor recreation. In the end $3, 500, 000 plus tangible and intangible
costs were spent to acquire the property, of which $2,100, 000 was in dis-
cretionary funds that could have been spent elsewhere. The indications
cited above are that it would have cost the District little or nothing
to save the undeveloped natural areas and have public trails.
Therefore, if substantial existing buildings are allowed to be used once
again, the District' s expenditures will probably have gone predominantly
toward those uses.
Therefore, the fundamental policy issue that is before you relates to the
purposes of the District and the reasons the Hassler property was acquired
vis a vis consideration of a public or quasi-public use that was proposed
after acquisition.
Recommendation: I recommend that you adopt the interim use and management
plan for the site as contained in report R-83-16, and that you direct staff
to continue to pursue demolition of all the buildings of the former Hassler
Health Home and that the site be restored to a natural area by the end
of December, 1983.
As of July 27 none of the Arts Council ' s $2000 contribution will have been
spent, and if only a single set of specifications is needed (total building
demolition and site restoration) , the money could be refunded.
-this program is the most cost-effective of the three alternatives
examined
a) it provides the coverage
-program D-1 does not
b) it is relatively inexpensive
-$44,280 a year (in deferred rents) for 10 Ranger Residences
vs. $124, 000 a year (personnel costs only) for adding a
graveyard and relief crew
c) it allows us flexibility
-24 hour approach locks the District into a rigid schedule
with ongoing personnel and overhead costs
-Ranger Residence program keeps flexibility and allows for
more adjustment for future growth
Example: change location of residences as needs change or
adding more staff, etc.
F. Summary and Recommendation
-the program outlined ab ve (E) I/should be adopted, as soon as possible,
in conjunction with the ew ",base staff" plan
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-an implementation time able should be established
a) -. suggested completio /date: January 1, 1981.
-the plan shall encompass :
a) a policy statement
b) Occupancy Agreement
c) a Ranger Residence location plan
-identify specific structures
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415)965-4717
July 6, 1983
David Kelts, Parks and Recreation Specialist
State of California
Department of Parks and Recreation
P.O. Box 2390
Sacramento, California 95811
Re: Hassler Park Acquisition Project (LWCF No. 06-00661) ,
Proposed Use by San Mateo County Arts Council
Dear Dave:
The District has been approached by the San Mateo County Arts
Council (a non-profit [501 C-31 corporation) to utilize some
of the Hassler buildings. You may remember that I informally
asked you if use of the former Doctor's house and nurses ' quar-
ters (duplex) could be retained for Arts Council use. Your
initial answer was based upon the fact that those two buildings
are on the periphery of the existing developed area and because
of the minor intrusion on the site, even a marginal recreation
use such as the Arts Council might be approved.
Since our initial conversation, the proposal by the Arts Council
has expanded to include the first three major wings of the hos-
pital complex. I have attached the pertinent correspondence.,
District staff reports and Board meeting minutes for your review.
Although the District Board has made no decision, several major
questions have surfaced in relation to the District's Federal
Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant:
1) Would use of a major portion of the existing
hospital buildings by the Arts Council con-
stitute a recreational use?
2) Would income generated by the Arts Council
use (either to the District or the Arts
Council) have to be used on the site, and if
so, would an offset against costs of building
rehabilitation and ongoing operating expenses
be acceptable under the Grant program?
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.Werldin
David Kelts
July 6 , 1983
Page Two
3) What specific criteria and guidelines might
have to be adhered to for compliance with
Grant requirements in relation to recrea-
tional use, public access, accounting for
income and expenses, review of lease docu-
ments, conversion inspections, and so on?
4) Would there be an objection by the State
(or the Feds) to "carving-out" the area
proposed for use by the Arts Council?
This would assume that the remaining lands
(probably 283 acres out of the 293 acre
total) would have a value at least equal
to the total project amount.
5) Would there be a delay in Grant reimburse-
ment to achieve the necessary State and
Federal approvals for this use or "carve-
out"? If so, how long would it take?
Our Board is planning a final consideration of the Ars Council
proposal on July 27, 1983, and I would appreciate a written
answer to as many of these questions as possible by that time.
I will be on vacation starting July 18, 1983 , so any questions
or replys should be directed to Herbert Grench, General Manager,
after that date.
Dave, I realize these last minute questions do not make your job
any easier, and we do appreciate your efforts on our behalf.
Si r ly,
Cr g Britton, /WA
Land cquisition Manager
LCB:cac
Enclosures
t` JUL 2 8 1983
STATE OF CALIFORNIA—THE RESOURCES AGENCY GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN,Gommor
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION ,
P.O. BOX 2390
SACRAMENTO 95811
(916) 445-2358
JUL 2 71983
Mr. Herb Grench
Manager
Midpeninsula Regional Open '
Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos, CA 94022
Dear Mr. Grench:
Hassler Acquisition r
LWCF Project No. 06-00661
This is in reply to Craig's letter of July 6, 1983, regarding the San Mateo
Arts Council proposal for use of the subject property.
Craig has posed several questions concerning the compatibility of the Arts
Council proposal with the requirements connected with use of the Land and
Water Conservation Fund.
The acquisition documents are now in the office of our Senior Land Agent and
upon his satisfactory review your claim may be processed immediately for 90%
reimbursement of the grant amount, with the 10% balance pending final audit.
A brief review of the federal statutes, administrative policies, procedures
and guidelines as applied to your original proposal will form the basis for
our reply. We may not respond to each of Craig's questions but it is our
intention to provide you with sufficient response to enable you to decide the
matter.
Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965
"The purpose of this Act is to assist in preserving, developing, and
assuring accessibility to all citizens of the United States . . . such
quality and quantity of outdoor recreation resources as may be available
and are necessary and desirable for individual active participation in
such recreation and to strengthen the health and vitality of the citizens
of the United States . . ."
The key, operative words in the above excerpt are, "public outdoor
recreation for the active participation of all."
Policies
Leasing: "The State must irrevocably agree to provide suitable replace-
ment property should the public use of the leased facility be restricted
or the outdoor recreation resource be compromised.
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Mr. Herb Grench
Page 2
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" the leased area is to be operated by the lessee for public outdoor
recreation purposes .
. all fees charged by the lessee must be competitive with similar
private facilities."
Acquisition: "Nonrecreation uses, such as timber management, grazing and
other natural resource uses not including agriculture may be carried out
within the area if they are clearly described in the project proposals,
are compatible with and secondary to outdoor recreation use, and are
approved by the Service."
Acquisition which will not be Assisted: "Acquisition of areas and
facilities designed to be used primarily for semiprofessional and pro-
fessional arts and athletics will not receive Land and Water Conservation
Fund assistance. "
"Acquisition of areas to be used mainly for the construction of indoor
facilities will not receive Land and Water Conservation Fund assistance."
Conversion: "No property acquired or developed with Land and Water
Conservation Fund assistance shall be converted to other. than public
outdoor recreation uses without the approval of the Secretary of the
Interior and the substitution in accord with the SCORP of other recreation
properties of at least equal fair market value and of reasonably equivalent
usefulness and location."
Proposal Part IV Program Narrative
Objectives and Need for Assistance: "With the development of the County
of San Mateo's Park and Open Space Plan . . . this site was included for
acquisition as a regional park site or open space in San Mateo County."
Results and Benefits Expected: ". . . The City of San Carlos would propose
to keep the site in as nearly natural condition as possible.
Tb limit the extent of public usage, camp and picnic areas would be defined
and some trails provided for visitor usage. . . . The basic purpose of the
City's acquisition is to preserve the site as a natural park and to prevent
the sale of the property for private development."
Approach: "This proposal is made jointly by the City of San Carlos and the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District . . . '3his project proposes the
acquisition of the 293+ acre Hassler Parcel . for park and open space
Purposes. . . The approximate 12 acres of land occupied by the former
sanitarium buildings will be cleared of most buildings and restored to as
natural a condition as practical."
s
Mr. Herb Grench
Page 3
S4= Proposal
The sm= proposes the creation of a consortium of arts groups which would
assume the responsibility for a portion of the buildings to be developed as
a cultural facility.. The proposed use of the buildings would be appropriate
to and compatible with the open space use and could include:
- Headquarters for arts groups such as sculpture, serigraphy, crafts,
photography, and other visual and performing arts.
- Working studios for individual artists.
- Space for seminars, meetings, and classes of arts groups.
outdo
or and indoor areas.as
Exhibit space for visual artists in both o u
Analysis:
the se of this project
the proposal has repeated references thatpurpose P 1
is for a park or open space. Nowhere in the narrative statement is there
the vaguest hint of extensive renovation of the buildings for the uses
now proposed by -%MC. If there had been such a use proposed in the
application it certainly would have received a far different review and
recommendation.
Conclusions:
The SMCAC proposal is absolutely incompatible with the existing contract
and Land and Water Conservation Fund policies.
While there are legal provisions for conversions (as above mentioned) ,
in this case, since no Land and Water Conservation Funds have been paid
it would be more appropriate to simply cancel the contract.
Carving out the area in question, in our opinion, would "gut" the project
and diminish the character to such a degree the entire project would have
to be totally reconsidered.
It appears there are only two choices open:
1. Accept the SMCAC proposal and relinquish the grant.
2. Reject the SMCAC proposal and continue with the project
as approved.
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Mr. Herb Grench
Page 4
We wish to enphasize that our decision has studiously avoided any attempt
to evaluate the feasibility or merits of the SMC'AC proposal, and is based
entirely on Land and Water Conservation Fund policy and law.
Sincerely,
4Insterim Director
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M-83-66
y (Meeting 83-14
June 8, 1983)
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
June 3, 1983
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
PREPARED BY: D. Hansen, Land Manager
SUBJECT: Disposition of Hassler Health Home Structures - Approval
of Use and Management Plans
Introduction: At your May 25 meeting (see memorandum M-83-53, dated
May 16 1983 you he a preliminaryrequest to utilize the structures
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Arts Council. You held over final approval of the interim use and
management plans until your June 8 meeting to allow the Arts Council
to put together a more detailed presentation and proposal.
Discussion: At the current time staff has not received a written
proposal on specific plans and cannot comment in any detail. However,
staff members have met several times on site with representatives of
the Arts Council and have a general idea of what the Council's proposal
would entail. In addition, a general letter from the Countil to arts
groups is attached, which outlines its intentions.
The proposed uses would be for a consortium of cultural groups with
uses as follows:
1. Headquarters for arts groups such as sculpture, serigraphy, crafts,
photography, and other visual and performing arts.
2. Working studios for individual artists.
3. Space for seminars, meetings, and classes of cultural and
related groups.
4. Rehearsal space for performing (theater, music,- and dance) groups .
5. Exhibit space for visual artists (sculpture, painting, photography,
etc.) in both outdoor and indoor areas.
The buildings to be retained and repaired include the doctor's residence,
the duplex, and first three double wings of the main building complex
(see A, B, D1 , D2 , and D3 on the building plan attached) .
At the May 25 meeting, Board members outlined several criteria to which
the Council should adhere if the Board were to consider further re-
taining any buildings for proposed use. These suggested criteria are:
1 . That the maximum structures to be retained should be the duplex,
doctor's house, and two wings of the main building complex.
2. That traffic generated by the proposed uses, including parking on
site, should be minor.
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M-83-66 Page two
3. That the visual irast of the retained buildi would have to be
acceptable to the MROSD Board.
4 . That support for retaining the buildings and the proposed uses must
be obtained by the Arts Council from the Brittan Heights residents.
5. That either a positive or neutral position on the proposal must be
obtained from the San Carlos City Council.
6 . That the Land and Water Conservation Fund grant to acquire the
property not be affected, and the uses would be allowed under
the grant criteria.
7 . That the change in the cost of demolition would have to be acceptable
to the Board.
8. That the Arts Council would have to agree to lease the relevant
properties from the District very soon after the close of escrow.
9. That the Council im;Ttediately assume the cost of physical security
of the leased area.
10. That the lease should contain requirements for payment of rent to the
District, maintenance and responsibility for all buildings leased, and
that all rights would revert to the District if the Council could not,
strictly adhere to the terms of lease (including the security of the
premises and upkeep of the structures) .
11 . That adequate liability insurance be carried by the Arts Council to
cover the leased area and name the District as an additional insured.
One final criterion we suggest would be:
12. That the Arts Council agree to provide the maintenance and upkeep of
the road and of all utilities to the site associated with their use
of the buildings.
Staff is still recommending demolition of all the structures on site as
soon as physically possible. The major reasons are the following:
1 . The buildings and their renovation and use are a major intrusion on
a property acquired after long and arduous negotiations for public
open space. All of the District's efforts (considerable or even
monumental) on this site thus far, including obtaining the federal
grant, obtaining an increase in the grant, promoting the assessment
district, obtaining a County contribution, and paying $1 million
more than the District' s appraisals, have been directed toward
the acquisition and re-creation of public, natural open space.
2. The Arts Council proposal will generate unacceptable traffic use
on the site.
3. The general public use is questionable in the proposal and the
proposal does, in fact, detract from the general public open space
uses of one of the potentially most attractive areas of the property.
4. The Arts Council does not have the personnel or resources to properly
safeguard the buildings and in turn provide the District with adequate
liability protection due to the vandalism which has occurred and is
occurring on site.
5. Retaining the major building complex or even a part of it is a visual
intrusion on the site.
o. The retention and proposed use of the major buildings may well, in
fact, jeopardize the Land and Water Conservation Fund grant.
7. The District's agreement with San Francisco to purchase the property
may not allow a lease for such uses.
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8. The preparation of a lease would take several months and use staff
time that would ordinarily be directed toward land acquisition efforts..
Costs for demolishing those buildings not proposed for retention by the
Arts Council would be approximately one-half that estimated 'for total
demolition, or $120,000 - $150,000 . All engineering costs would remain
the same or approximately $12,000. A guard service would still need
to be retained by the District for these buildings to be retained, but
costs might drop to approximately one-half the original estimate or
$250 per day. If the District left the buildings required by the Arts
Council, and their project failed, necessitating a second demolition
project, the District could expect the costs to be 20% to 30% higher
because of a second bidding process, mobilization by the contractor,
and similar duplication of effort.
Recorimendation: I recommend that you approve the original interim
use and management plan for the site as outlined in report R-83-17,
dated May 6, 1983, and that you direct staff to proceed with the
securing and demolition of all structures on the site as soon as
possible upon close of escrow.
The name Brittan Heights Regional Park has been suggested for the
site. Research has since indicated that Mr. Brittan was an early
land developer in the area. I recommend that the official naming
of the site be left open for now while we're all searching for
another inspiration.
AIM dew
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
July 19, 1983
TO: H. Grench, General Manager
FROM: C. Britton, Land Acquisition Manager
SUBJECT: Hassler Health Home Property--Financial Considerations for
San Mateo Arts Council Use of Existing Buildings
Discussion: Since I ' ll be gone on vacation for the Board meeting of
July 27 , 1983 , 1 have tried to summarize the financial aspects of the
subject proposal as they relate to acquisition costs , grant reimburse-
ment and rental value.
A. Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant
1. Valuation: District has obtained a Federal Land and Water Grant
(as administered by the State) for assistance in the purchase of the
Hassler property. Since these grants are a 50% matching grant, the
Hassler project was a $2 . 2 million project with a $1. 1 million grant.
This means that the appraised value of the property must be at least
$2. 2 million. Although the District paid $3 ,528 ,727 ($3 ,500 ,000 plus
interest at 10% for 30 days) , the existing approved appraisal amount
is $2 ,240 ,000. Hence, any reduction in land area, such as a "carve-out"
of the proposed Arts Council area, would reduce the value below $2. 2
million and require a new appraisal. It is my estimate that an appraisal
with survey would cost between $10 ,000-$14 ,000 .
Because of the absence of State and Federal regulations in the "carved-
out" area, I think a "carve-out" would be the preferred approach. How-
ever, a reduction of the total project by say 10 acres , may reduce the
appraised value below the $2. 2 million project amount. I feel 10 acres
is the best estimate of the area of the Arts Council interest. This
would include the following buildings: (Doctor' s house, nurses duplex,
three hospital wings, in addition to sufficient area for parking,
circulation and "grounds") . The value of the property at $3 ,500 ,000
was attributable almost solely to the 30 acre developed area or "foot-
print. " A simple arithmetic calculation would indicate $1 ,167 ,000 for
the Arts Council area and $2 ,333 ,000 for the remainder. From an appraisal
standpoint, this may not be so simple. The 30 acre area has now been
carved into three pieces , with the Arts Council area in the middle. An
appraiser would have to consider "severance" damages (the loss of func-
tion and use of the two pieces as compared with a contiguous whole) .
Also, the development plan has certain costs, including roads, utilities,
etc. , which remain constant; but the number of developable units would
Hassler Health Home - roperty Page Two
would be reduced one-third. The remaining units would not sell for any
more (and might sell for less) depending on the quality of the Arts
Council use and improvement of the middle area, yet the unit cost would
increase. Since the profit would remain static, there is an assumed
reduction in the value of the remaining area. It is my opinion that the
remaining area would have a value of $1. 8 million or a project value
reduction of $400,000 or an actual grant amount loss of $200 ,000.
2. Carve-Out Criteria. Because the area to be carved-out would
be in the center of the project area, the State may feel that the
remaining project area is damaged to the point that it is no longer a
viable park acquisition project from land and water standards.
The grant was originally approved on a 25% basis ($600 ,000 from
Federal sources) by Russell Cahill (then Director of Parks and Recreation
for the State) , and only through extensive lobbying by District staff
was the grant amount finally awarded to the full extent of the original
request. At that time the District had to prove through field trips
and park development schematics that this project was so desirable as
to warrant a $1. 1 million Federal grant. It is my opinion that the
carve-out would finally be allowed, but only after exhaustive lobbying
efforts. There is some question as to whether such an exercise would
be an optimal use of staff time.
3. Rental Income. If the area isn't "carved-out," it is my opinion
that there will be constant audit problems associated with rental income
(either to the District or the Arts Council) , and voluminous paperwork
to prove to the satisfaction of the State and Federal government that
the Arts Council is a "recreational" use under the Grant criteria. The
audit process would not end with the initial problem of obtaining the
District ' s full reimbursement under the Grant; questions would be asked
at "conversion" inspection. This is a spot field check done by State
(and Federal) staff to verify that the property is being used as the
Grant contract outlines. These inspections continue indefinitely,
especially when there is nothing else to do. A negative report, not
purposely answered, can affect new grants or may result in the demand
for return of already reimbursed Grant funds.
4. Recreational Use. In the past this has been interpreted in a
more conservative approach--parks and active recreation. Even pure open
space would need public use such as trails , etc. offices for environ-
mental pursuits and educational classrooms are just that, "offices and
classrooms, " even though the subject matter may be compatible with the
thoughts of District constituancy. It is my opinion that the struggle
associated with proving to the State and Federal government that the
Arts Council use is "recreational use, " is not a profitable project for
District staff. Even political lobbying to help with the process tends to
interfere and delay more than help. The ones making the decisions still
have to interpret the manual on a uniform basis. A "carve-out" remains,
in my opinion, the best method to accomplish the Arts Council use if
desired.
Hassler Health Home roperty Page Three
B. Costs
1. Valuation of Land. I feel that if the remainder of the property
is valued at 1,800 ,000, the value paid for the Arts Council area (land
only) is $1,700,000 because of the "severance damages" as explained
earlier.
2. Road Costs. In addition, during the litigation process, it was
estimated that the major slide along the approach road would cost approxi-
mately $50 ,000 to repair, plus the annual maintenance costs.
3. Renovation. During the litigation process, both the District
and San Francisco) experts (six in total--four appraisers and two civil
engineers) felt the buildings were a detriment to the land, and the
demolition cost was thus subtracted from the initial valuation to deter-
mine fair market value. It is interesting to note that this was not
for "public" building standards, but for private use. It is my opinion
that the San Mateo County building inspector who toured the structures
was not told that they would have to be brought up to "code" for public
buildings. I feel that Paul Schmidt, supervisor of that department,
should view these buildings if the Arts Council proposal is serious.
Assuming that the Arts Council wants to retain 40 ,000 square feet of
building area (one-half of the total) , it could cost as much as new
construction, say $50.00/sq. ft. (a very conservative estimate for public
buildings) . The total renovation cost for the buildings alone would
approach $200 ,000. This would not include parking areas, landscaping
and the like.
4. Lease Costs. No one has mentioned lease payments, but if you
follow the valuation premise for the land at $1,700 ,000 and assume a
10% return, the monthly rent would be over $14 ,000 per month. For
purposes of a more reasonable calculation, let 's assume the value of
$1,200,000 (one-third of the total cost) and that the District only
wants a 5% return, the rent would be $5 ,000 per month. If you were to
give the Arts Council credit for $200 ,000 worth of renovation, plus
$50,000 to repair the access road, and another $50 ,000 for miscellaneous
cost for a total of $300 ,000 , the rent at $5 ,000/month would be exhausted
after only five years. If you let them stay rent-free for six years
(allowing for a discount on the income stream) , and based upon the
theories used for the Picchetti and Thornewood leases, the market rent
after the sixth year (based upon office space leases in today' s market)
would be $1.25/sq.ft. per month or $50 ,000 per month.
5. Demolition Costs. Current estimates indicate a total demolition
cost in the range of $240,000-$280 ,000 exclusive of associated engineering
expenses totaling approximately $15 ,000. A significant factor in
mitigating demolition costs is the extent to which "below-ground" debris
(foundations, etc. ) may be buried on site as opposed to being removed
from I the area. If one considers that one-half of the building area
would not have to be demolished, if retained by the Arts Council, then
it would appear that the cost of demolition would be significantly
reduced. However, in this scenario, demolition costs would be approxi-
mately halved (assuming the Arts Council retains half of the building
area) only if adequate "burial" space could be utilized on site. Further,
engineering costs would likely increase with retention of building area
due to the more complicated nature of the required engineering projections
and calculations.
Hassler Health Home -rope.
rty Page Four
Conclusion: A summary of the costs discussed above might be broken
down as follows assuming that the San Mateo Arts Council retains and
uses about one-half of the existing building area:
COSTS
1. Value of Land $1,700 ,000
2. Demolition 175 ,000
3. Engineering 20 ,000
4. Appraisal 6 ,000
5. Survey 6 ,000
6. Road Repair and Maintenance 50 ,000
7. Renovation 200,000
TOTAL $2 ,157 ,000
Recommendation: I recommend that, if the Board decides to proceed with
the proposal, the San Mateo Arts Council execute an agreement guaranteeing
their financial responsibility in light of the above costs. Further, a
bond should be posted by the Arts Council equal to the above amount, or
at least sufficient to cover demolition costs, particularly if demolition
extends beyond the "cut off" date of December 31, 1983.
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The Former Has�s,ler Health Home Building Site
Cost Estimates
(Prepared by MROSD Land Management staff consulting with Keller &
[. Daseking, Architects)
A) paj1 lined
ESTIMATED
ITEM IMMEDIATE_ COST COMMENTS
1) Partial demolition* $150, 000 Costs could double if
material cannot be buried
on site.
2) Site engineering for
demolition* $ 17,000
3) Sita building security* Current costs - Can be replaced at later date
$12,000 /mo. by people living on site.
Assume Arts Council would
contribute one-half now.
4) Upgrade watet /hydrant Phase III System not necessarily needed
system for fire protection $12,700 if buildings removed
5) Electrical system - new $30,000 Estimate from Jim Chamberlain-
meter /line from Edmunds Rd. J.X.C. Electric
6) Water system $10,000 System not necessary if
New lina /meter from buildings removed
Edmunds Rd.
7) Road paving repair and $1000/yr. (maintenance) Paved road not needed by
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maintenance, including $30,000 (Overlay within District. San Francisco
any Pa Y
slide repair 5 ears) will not upgrade easement
$50,000 (slide repair) off Edmunds Rd. on their
Property
8) Sewer system repair Costs for hookup -
and hookup $3,000?
9) Heating system Costs for replacement Old system in need of total
(gas system?) of furnace - $10,000? repairs
10) P.C.B.s and asbestos removal* $15,000 estimate Special methods of removal
and dumping sites necessary
11) Upgrade doctor's residence $50,000 estimate This assumes just the basics-
and duplex to code not carpeting, etc., which
would not be required by
building inspector
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12) Upgrade 3 tiers of hospital $150,000 estimate Includes utilities, repair,
complex to code of "up front" costs earthquake standards repair,
new heating system ,buildings
renovated to code.
13) Parking area & landscaping $30,000 Landscaping to screen
buildings, parking approved
and delineated to County
standards
14) Survey & appraisal for 'carve-out' $ 14,000
$186,000 District costs*
$398,700 Arts Council costs, not
including value of land,
lease payments or bonding
$584,700 TOTAL COSTS
B) Total Demolition of All Buildings
ESTIMATED
ITEM IMMEDIATE COST COTS
1) Total demolition $240,000 - $280,000 Includes asbestos and PCB
removal, permits, etc.
2) Site engineering $15,000 Includes test borings and
demo inspection to 1-3-84
3) Revamping water system for $10,000 Not a necessity
site protection
4) Site security $12,000 /mo. Service will be reduced
and discontined 9/83
$277,000 - $317,000 TOTAL DISTRICT COSTS
C) Demolition of Buildings Retained if Arts Council Proposal Fails
at Some Future Date
ESTIMATED
ITEM IMMEDIATE CAST CCHMENTS
1) Demolition of remaining $150,000-$300,000 Costs again would be
buildings dependent on what could be
buried on site and removal
of materials in smaller
trucks
2) Site engineering $10,000
$160,000 - $310,000 TOTAL COSTS (should be
(1983 dollars) added to other costs for
bonding if Arts Council
proposal goes forward)
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MICHAEL R. CAISAK
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JOHN R. JASPER _
RICHARD R. GRIFFITHS ARcHITSG7
September 23, 1980 ARCHITECT
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STEVANRNAKASHIMA• CIVIL ENGINEER
TOM STOKER MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Mr. Frank Denney, Jr. SEP 2 5 1980
Calprop Corporation CALftop CoRP
840 Hinckley Road
Suite 250
Burlingame, California 94010
RE: Hassler Hospital Property
Redwood City, California
Dear Mr. Denney:
This is to report to you on my recent inspection of the existing buildings on
the subject project.
The inspection was made in your company on Friday, September 19, and consisted
of a tour through and around most of the existing buildings. No attempt was
made to enter concealed spaces, crawl spaces or otherwise inaccessible areas.
The buildings consist of a number of one and two-story structures, some free
standing and some connected to others. The construction is basically wood
frame with plaster exterior and clay tile roofs. Foundations, at least those
that were visible, are concrete. Most of the two-story buildings appear to
be framed with bearing walls at the corridors on both first and second floor,
bearing exterior walls. Most of the one-story structures are clear-span be-
tween exterior bearing walls, apparently framed with wood roof trusses. Floors,
both first and second floor, are wood frame with resilient flooring. Many of
the one-story buildings, built on side-hills, have large crawl spaces under
the first floor. Interior wall finishes are generally gypsum plaster or sheet-
rock, with ceramic tile in toilet rooms and some other areas. The buildings
have a large number of windows, most of which are double-hung wood sash.
Electrical power for the buildings appears, to all be obtained from a large
central service point near the center of the cluster of buildings. The elec-
trical room has an emergency generator for power outages. Although much of
the electrical system is quite old, there appears
a
ve work
done on it relatively recently. Most of the buildingshave erelativelyVmodern
circuit breaker panels. Building wiring, however, where it knob-and-tube type. was visible, is of
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The buildings are also served by a central boiler plant for heating. Steam
is apparently piped underground from the central plant to each building.
The plant has two large boilers. I doubt that these boilers could be made
serviceable; the tubes on the one that could be opened are badly rusted, and,
not having been used in some years, I suspect that both are badly corroded.
It was not possible to inspect the plumbing, other than to note that fixtures
are generally old, of obsolete types.
Some of the buildings have fire sprinklers; most do not. I understand that
there are two water reservoirs on the property, but do not know their capa-
cities or .condition.
A few plans that were available indicate that some, possibly all , of the
buildings were built in the 1920's and 1930's. I understand that the facility
was shut down approximately ten years ago and has, since then, been vacant.
In general , the roofs and plaster walls of the buildings appear to be in good
condition. There are very few plaster cracks, indicating that there has pro-
bably been no significant foundation settlement and no earthquake damage.
Framing, where it was visible, appears to be of good quality timber with no
signs of termite damage or dry rot.
All of the exposed exterior carpentry, however, such as window frames, hand-
railings, wood mullions, etc. , has suffered badly from lack of painting and
maintenance. Much of it would have to be replaced to render the buildings
habitable. There has also been some vandalis
m, lea
ving vin man broken 9 Y en windows
and doors. Some of the buildings have balconies and long flat ramps; the
surfacing on these was apparently merely a membrane, not intended for heavy
traffic or durability. Most of this surfacing is badly deteriorated and has
probably allowed moisture to get into the underlying framing.
If the buildings were considered for renovation, a thorough termite and dry-.
rot inspection would be essential . In many cases, the wood framed walls appear
to extend down to the exterior grade and may even go below grade. This is a
likely cause of termite and dry-rot damage, although, on the one building where
I could inspect the wood sills, there was no sign of any such damage. Whether
or not such damage is present, the exterior grade in the landscape areas adjoin-
ing the buildings should be lowered.
Having been built fifty to sixty years ago, it is unlikely that the design of
these structures incorporated any seismic-resistant provisions. While frame
buildings, especially one-story ones, are generally capable of considerable
seismic resistance, the heavy the roofs and the lack of interior walls at the
dormitory buildings would make their performance in an earthquake doubtful .
However, they have withstood a number of minor to moderate earthquakes during
their existance, and show virtually no sign of damage. A detailed structural
analysis would be required to actually determine their seismic resistance.
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September 23, 1980
It should be noted, with regard to seismic resistance, that, should the build-
ings be converted to another use, with extensive interior partitioning
demising walls, and probably replacement of the interior finishes, additional
seismic bracing could probably be added with relative ease. Generally,
would consist of plywood sheathing on some walls m steel x- this
bracing.
It might also be necessary to close in some exterior windows toprovidemore
solid wall .
If additional structural studies are desired, they would be rea
should there be available a complete set of drawings of the facility
aided
I believe the above summarizes my opinions based upon my brief inspection of the
facility. If a more detailed investigation is desired, lease con
tact ntact me.
Yours very truly,
C�BAD( RAN DA JASP /h/_V1 FITHS ASSOCIATES
Michael R. Cabak,
President
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CABAK RANDALL JASPER GRIFFITHS ASSOCIATES
ARCHITECTURE ENGINEERING PLANNING
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MICHAEL R. CABAK STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
GARY J. RANDALL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
JOHN R. JASPER ARCHITECT
RICHARD R. GRIFFITHS ARCHITECT
DERK VYN . ARCHITECT
BUZZ BRYAN ARCHITECT
STEVAN
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22 October 80 TOM STOKERASH IMA MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Mr. Frank Denney
Cal Prop Corp.
840 Hinckley Road, Suite 250
Burlingame, California 94010
Re: Hassler Sanitorium, Redwood City
Dear Frank:
I have reviewed the drawings you have forwarded to me, in the
light of trying to determine whether these buildings meet, or
can be modified to meet, the current seismic building code.
In general, from a review of the plans I have, I am of the
opinion that these buildings were quite well-built and could
almost certainly be reinforced to meet the current seismic
codes, provided that the architectural concept of the remodeling
took into account the necessity of adding shear walls and seismic
bracing. This is particularly true of the one-story buildings;
the 2-story buildings could also be reinforced, but would require
more extensive bracing.
Conversely, I am quite sure that they would not meet current
codes as they stand. In most cases, the amount of shear walls
is inadequate, and the roof and floor diaphragms are not likely
to meet current requirements.
I have made no detailed calculations on these buildings for the
following reasons:
(1) While the drawings are quite complete in the light of
their 1926 preparation dates, they leave many important
details, where seismic resistance is considered, up to
the contractor and the then-current standards of the
trade. For instance, the floor sheathing is called
out as "wood floor" and "sub-floor" - there is no
indication as to its thickness, whether it was diagonal
sheathed or plywood (unlikely) , or how it was nailed.
All of these are important to the seismic resistance
of the structure.
RECEIVED
OCT 2 3 1980
CALPROP CORP.
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(2) As mentioned above, I feel these buildings could be
reinforced to meet current codes. However, I feel
that the engineering analysis would have to be done
for each building, once its desired finished
configuration was known. To analyze the buildingsdased,
they stand would require considerable amounts of both
engineering and field investigation; in my opinion,
the foregone conclusion would be that they do not meet
code. I feel this would be a waste of effort and expense.
(3) If it is desired to save and remodel some of these
buildings, I do not feel that the structural reinforce-
ment would be a major item in the costs of reconditioning.
Other costs , such as refinishing, restoring
ated exterior carpentry, site reconditionin of leterior-
and mechanical re-working, and basic remodeling for racal
different use, would almost certainly be far greater
than the cost of structural reinforcing. Therefore,
I would suggest that a reconditioning architectural
master plan be developed before any large expenditures
are made on a structural analysis . The buildings
envisioned by such a master plan to be reconditioned
could then be analyzed structurally, and the
plan
modified as required to accommodate the structural re-
quirements. The economics of such a plan could be
analyzed with reasonable accuracy even without a detailed
structural study.
The plans I have are for buildings 17, 18 , 19, 20, 21, the
"Children's Building" , the "Male Employees Building" ,
"Female Employees Building" and the "Boiler House" . ,� ' the
that there are additional buildings I know
plans. for these. 9 on the site; I do not have
Yours very truly,
CAB ALL JA ER GRIFI I'
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M chael R. Cabak, President
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'Department of Environment. Management �, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Building Inspection lv" 1 ��.
�( EDWARD J BACCIOCCO, JR.
��}5�_ ARLEN GREGORIO
WILLIAM J SCHUMACHER
K. JACQUELINE SPEIER
JOHN M. WARD
• ' ` COUNTY OF SAN MATEO PLANNING D RA TOR
COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER REDWOOD CITY CALIFORNIA 94063 (415)363-4601
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Ms. Nancy Jalonen, Executive Director it
San Mateo County Arts Council I{
Main Pines Park 11
1219 Ralston Avenue
Belmont, CA 94002
Dear Ms. Jalonen:
Subject: Proposed Hassler property use. h
In reference to your letter of request, dated June 15, 1983, this office made a
superficial inspection of those structures which you indicated.
Inspector Raymond Fronberg made the inspection on June 24, 1983, and his inspec-
tion revealed the following:
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I. Single Family Dwelling (repairs required)
I.
Structural:
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1. Repair broken fire brick in fireplace.
2. Provide one-hour occupancy separation between garage and dwelling living
area.
3. Repair and replace damaged garage vents (requires 60 sq. in. per vehicle) .
4. Install smoke detectors at all entrances to sleeping rooms.
5. Repair roofing and gutter drain system.
6. Repair all broken windows and doors.
7. Repair all holes in ceilings and walls.
8. Repair dilapidated flooring.
9. Repair handrails and guardrails.
Ms. Nancy Jalonen -2- June 27, 1983
Plumbing:
10. Repair and replace all broken fixtures.
11. Repair gas line and test, same.
12. A gas test and both water and sewer line shall be certified by a quali-
fied plumber.
Mechanical:
13. Clean and test heating system by a qualified plumber of sheet metal
craftsman.
Electrical:
14. Remove all zip cords and open wiring.
15. Repair or replace all broken fixtures, switches, plugs and circuit
breakers.
16. Electrical system shall be tested by a qualified electrican.
Fire Protection systems:
17. Systems connected to proposed occupied structures shall be inspected
and tested by a qualified person and the fire marshal.
II. Duplex
18. All items 1 through 17 shall be complied with.
III. First three tiers
19. All items 1 through 17 shall be complied with.
20. Repair missing post supporting the first tier exterior corridor beam.
21. Repair all elevators or seal opening to prohibit access.
22. Evidence of asbestos piping insulation was noted, exposed asbestos shall
be sealed or removed (see attached information) .
23. Remove all debris from building and site.
Please be advised that building permits will be required for all noted items re-
quiring repairs. The reason is to assure code compliance for health and safety
of local agencies and occupants.
Prior to occupancy, the County Fire Marshal shall make a joint final inspection
with an inspector from this office.
Ms. Nancy JA iunen -3- June 27, 1983
Please review the attachments and if you have any questions feel free to contact
Inspector Ray Fronberg at 363-4601, Extension 1597.
Very tr4 yours
Paul S. Sc't&idt
Chief Building Official
PSS:hr
Attach.
CC: Paul Koenig, Director, Environmental Management
David Hale, Director, Planning Division
George Riley, Director, Community Services
Carl Kent, County Fire Marshal
Grant Davis, Commander, Sheriff's Patrol Division
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REGUIATIONS
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GENERAL INDUSTRY
�J SAFETY ORDERS
J SECTION 5208
Title 8 California
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Survey for Parks Department Project: Preliminary Scepe of Work and Approximate Costs
DUPLEX STRUCTURE MkTW(l-L, ALfC,,LW(& 1 pffm 5AV`1�
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Structural and Exterior I)COTWZke, �✓iQd� .
��� 1. There is a severe amount of debris and garbage throughout the structure
and property. Remove
2. The vegetation surrounding the structure has overgrown and monopolized
the property. Remove.
3. The exterior of structure is in need of preparation and painting. Povide.
/ j 4. The antena on the roof has collapsed. Repair.
5. 'There are misc. mortar and tiles loose on roof area of structure. Repair.
1j0v 6. The gutters and downspouts require cleaning. Repair.
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7. The trellis at rear of garage is unsafe. Remove.
Interiors
1. The garage door is dillapidated. Replace.
2. The sheetrock firewail is massing in garage area. Provide approx. 2000 sf.
UO 3. The plaster ceiling of garage has several holes. Repair.
4� 4. Every window in structure is damaged and/or broken. Replace approx. 50
windows.
1�'00 5. Several doors throughout structure are damaged. Replace.
�pvJ 6. The entire interior structure requires preparation and paint. Provide.
7. A11 hardwood floor areas are damaged. Provide approx. 290 yards carpet
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bDOD and underlayment and approx. 30 yds vinyl and underlayment.
8. Several walls require some plater an/or sheetrock work. Repair.
2p0 9. A-11 closets require poles and/or shelves. Provide.
10. Both fireplaces require cleaning and damper adjustments. Provide.
��D 11. Kitchen cabinets in both units are dilapidated. Replace approx. 30 LF
`1 - of cabinets and formica tops.
G� 12. New sliding glass doors are required in both units. Provide.
Interiors continued:
3 cp 13. The tile floors of bathrooms require new grout. Repair.
Zoe 14. The -medicine cabinets, towel racks, and paper rollers are damaged or missing.
Provide.
Plumbing and Mechanical
1. The faucets and trap assemblies are missing from laundry trays in garage. Replace.
7So 2. Both water heaters are missing. Replace.
/l..p 3. Both kithcen sinks are damaged. Replace.
1�00 4. Both kitchen gas stoves are damaged beyond repair. Replace_
1 Spc� 5. Both refrigerators are damaged beyond repair. Replace.
3So 6. Several faucets and miscellaneous hardware are missing from baths. Replace.
7. Two water closets are missing from baths. Provide.
Electrical
go 1. The cover plates throughout structure are missing -or damaged. Replace.
5,-.() 2. The light fixtures throughout structure are damaged or missing. Replace.
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3. Both doorbells are damaged. Replace.
`OL-) 4. GFCI circuits are required for garage and bath areas. Provide.
Z S 5. The panel plate and cover door are missing at unit V2. Provide.
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Survey for Parks Depart--nt Project: Preliminary Scope ^f Work and Approximate Costs
MAIN HOUSE STRUCTURE
Structural S Exterior
1. There is a severe amount of debris and garbage throughout the structure
and property. Remove.
2, The vegetation surrounding the structure has overgrown and monopolized
the property. Remove.
Sa' 3. The exterior of structure is in need of preparation and painting. Provide.
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2j S 4. There are misc. mortar and tiles loose on roof area of structure. Repair.
pJ 5. The gutters and downspouts require cleaning. Repair.
Interior
Sp 1. The garage door is dilapidated. Replace.
tip 2. The sheetrock firewall is missing in garage area. Provide arrpox. 1000 SF.
r?� 3. The plaster ceiling of garage has several holes. Repair.
1 J.
2 4, Every window in structure is damaged and/or. broken. Replace approx. 40
windows.
17101 5. Several doors throughout structure are damaged. Replace.
Wo 6. The entire interior structure requires preparation and paint. Provide.
7. All hardwood floor areas are damaged. Provide approx. 180 yards carpet
and underlayment and approx. 60 yards vinyl and underlayment.
8. Several walls require some plaster and/or sheetrock work. Repair.
9. All closets require poles and/or shelves. Provide.
100 10. The fireplaces require cleaning and -damper adjustments. Provide.
11. Cabinets in kitchen are dilapidated. Replace approx. 30 LF of cabinets
and formica tops.
12. The tile floors and showers of bathrooms require new grout. Repair.
�],� 13. The medicine cabinets, towel racks, and paper rollers are damaged or
/JO missing. Provide.
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Plumbing and Mechanical
1. The tray faucets and trap assemblies are missing from laundry room.
Replace. ,
401) 2. The water heater is missing. Replace.
3. The kitchen sink is -damaged. Replace.
6p 4. The kitchen gas stove and hood is damaged beyond repair. Replace.
r)So 5. The refrigerator is damaged beyong repair. Replace.
Z p 6. Several faucets and miscellaneous hardware is missing from baths. Replace.
40') 7. Two water closets are missing from baths. Provide.
ZG�� 8. The furnace, ducts, and thermostat are damaged. Replace.
p 9. Two wall hung lavatories are damaged. Replace.
Electrical
ItL/p 1. The cover plates throughout structure are missing 6r damaged. Replace.
6 2. The light fixtures throughout stuucture are damaged or missing. Replace.
10D 3. The doorbell is damaged. Replace.
4. GFCI circuits are required for garage and bath areas. Provide.
Interior
/1�1 14. The railing around stairway to second floor is missing. Provide.
p 15. The bookcase in living room lacks doors and shelves. Provide.
16. The deck structure at french doors of living room is unsafe. Replace.
-7 <D 17. The formica top in bath is dilapidated. Replace.
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WRITTEN COt•iMUNICATION
Meetina 82-11
' . June 9, 1982
May 25, 1982
Herbert Grench, General Manager
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
395 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos, California 94022
Re Hassler Health Home
Dear Mr. Grench:
I am a resident of San Carlos and I also represent Calprop Corporation. Calprop
Corporation wishes to purchase the subject property for redevelopment. Our concept
is to reuse 50 - 60 acres of the property for a senior citizen complex similar to The
Sequoias. The balance of the land, 230 - 240 acres, would be committed to permanent
open space. (Our plans do not interfere with the District's plans for a system of trails. )
While we support open space concepts, we do not support purchase of open space when
dedication will serve the public needs. In our opinion the opportunity for the District to
save $2. 5 - $3. 0 million would be very important to the taxpayers.
As a public agency, we are confident of your desire to clearly inform the taxpayers of
realistic proposals and alternatives. We urge and request you consider allowing us to
present our ideas to your organization and to the public. Our project is truly viable,
needed in the community and important to people.
Respectfully, I request you place this matter on your next board agenda for a public
hearing to abandon the eminent domain lawsuit.
Cord ially,
R. W. Phillips "
Vice President
RWP:gf
cc: Bill Bennett
James M. Fales, Jr.
Calprop Corporation, 840 Hinckley Road,Suite 250, Burlingame,California 94010 (415) 692-0450
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Meeting 82-11 Page two
2) a letter, dated June 8, 1982, from Thomas J. Nolan, Executive
Director, Growth Policy Council of San Mateo County, 2121 South El
Camino Real, Suite 60, San Mateo, stating the Board of Directors
of the Council wished to go on record in support of the proposed
private acquisition and redevelopment of the Hassler Health Home
site near San Carlos.
She noted Mr. Phillips was in the audience, and K. Duffy stated
Mr. Phillips could address the Board under Oral Communications.
VI, ADOPTION OF ADENDA
K. Duffy indicated g
the agenda was adopted as presented.
VII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. R. W. Phillips, Vice President, Calprop Corporation, addressed
the Board and discussed his firm's interest in the Hassler Health
Home property and its proposal to construct housing units for
senior citizens on 50 to 60 acres of the property, with the remain-
ing 230 acres set aside for public use and/or open space. He stated
he had submitted, in September 1980 , a $3.6 million offer with terms
to the City of San Francisco for the property and later revised
the offer to $3 million in cash.
R. Bishop commented on the public support the District had received
for its plan to acquire the property, and stated he felt the District
should proceed with its current acquisition plans , including the
use of eminent domain, if necessary.
The Board did not take any action to place the item on a future
agenda.
Dena Mossar, representing the Loma Prieta Chapter of the Sierra Club,
informed the Board that some of the members of -the Board of Super-
visors of Santa Clara County were considering placing a measure on
the ballot by December, 1982 to, divert some portion of. Measure A
funds, used for the acquisition, development, and maintenance of parks,
to the County's 'General Fund. She stated the Sierra Club and the
Committee for Green Foothills felt the diversion of as much as 50%
of the Measure A funds could mean the end of the development of the
urban park system in the County. She requested the Board do what
it deemed appropriate on this matter.
Motion: E. Shelley moved the Board direct staff to schedule a joint
meeting/workshop with Santa Clara County officials to
discuss this topic and other topics of interest to the
District and the County. B. Green seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
A. Response to Requests from R. Bullis
D. Hansen reviewed memorandum M-82-55, dated June 3, 1982 ,
regarding Mr. Bullis 's request to graze horses on portions of
the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. He noted Mr. Bullis was
not present at the meeting and said a letter from Mr. Larry
Costello, Farm Adviser, Cooperative Extension, University of
California, County of San Mateo, was attached to the memorandums.
D. Hansen stated that because of the information contained in
Mr. Costello's letter and the District 's position of not allowing
the Wasserman family to graze the same area, staff still
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WHOLE LIFE HEAL1I4 HOME WNITY (3rA NZAH
WHOLE LIFE CENTER PROPOSAL
FOR THE HASSLER HEALTH HOME PROPERTY
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We propose to activate the existing facility as a wholistic European style
210 FOEMAL LOTS �� ��\ \ ,� SPA and training center. We would sell building sites and develop a
/ \ V park open to the public. The Whole Life Center and School is a non-
31 PLACED t SW-EA l.Ot'S // / Q\ J profit corporation that has served peninsula residents in many ways. It
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n�t rr is becoming apparent that the next level of instruction and counseling
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0 will require sophisticated residential facilities. Individuals and families
L0 PAMILL" / -e/ oO Q� need to spend a week to six weeks learning and experiencing techniques
/ / 10 for wellness that have been gathered together in the Bay Area.
_ ¢AR.c►wa / It will be in effect, a college of new-age information and a SPA where
the individual could balance physically, mentally, emotionally and
spiritually. The grounds would remain natural and would be open to
the public. All improvements would be subject to approval by the San
Mateo County Planning Department.
The real estate development would cluster around the existing facility.
O A We would have three types of lots and restrictions as to the type of
// structures. The first deed restrictions would be that they all be solar
dwellings. The second that they all have the capacity to provide at least
half of the families food supply from the home and site. Additional
EateQ deed restrictions are alreadyprovided b the coup This can be
�. accomplished with minimal disturbance of the 293.2 acres. The lots will
be placed to conserve as much plant material as possible. No new
roads are planned. This type of service facility will attract people from
f ♦� ^�' �� all over the country and the world. A minimally successful operation
would pay for the upkeep of the Health Home. We feel confident that
the operation will more than pay for the requirements. This will allow
us to provide outreach services to the community as we have in the
past, with surplus funds and talent. Examples: Horseback riding
facilities for training pre-teens and teenagers to work with horses. No
more successful program exists for problem children. The organization
of "Senior Tutors" to help the reading impaired to feel good about
themselves and education.
the Whole life Centeiz
. . inbivibuals, cizoups anb oRcanizations c,Rowinq, shaRinq anb expRessinq
k thizouch ebucation in holistic anb esotemc ants anb sciences.
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EDWARD J. BACCIOCCO,JR.
Agricultural Commissioner Building Inspection • Cooperative Extension ARLEN GREGORIO
Environmental Management Fire Protection • Housing&Community Development WILLIAM J. SCHUMACHER
Housing Authority Parks 8 Recreation Planning Redevelopment K. JACQUELINE SPEIER
JOHN M.WARD
COUNTY OF SAINT I..A&rP E O DPAUL M.
,,E,TOR KOENIG
COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER REDWOOD CITY CALIFORNIA 94063 (415)364-5600, Ext. 2755
February 249 1981
Mr. Herb Grench, Director
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos, CA 94022
Dear Herb:
As you know, the County has a Housing Task Force made up of representatives
of business, finance, development and the environmental community. At a
recent meeting, the Task Force directed me to ask you several questions
j regarding the Hassler property. Specifically those questions are:
�- 1 What is the status of your eminent domain action?
2. If the Open Space District acquires the property, would you
consider allowing housing development on the 25+ acres on which the
Hassler Health Home sits?
Please call me at 363-4000, Extension 1388 if I can elaborate on any of the
above.
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Director of Environmental Management
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375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415) 965-4717
February 26 , 1982
Mr. Paul M. Koenig
Director of Environmental Management
County of San Mateo
County Government Center
Redwood City, CA 94063
Dear Paul:
I received your inquiry of February 24 regarding the Hassler
property. The answers to your questions are:
1) The eminent domain action has been filed with the court,
and San Francisco has been served with the papers.
Assuming San Francisco is receptiue�, we will continue
to try to reach a negotiated settlement while prepara-
tions for trial are underway.
2) Under the terms of the Land and Water Conservation Fund
grant, only public recreational uses are allowed; there-
fore, housing would not be a permissible use.
Acquisition of this property has been of keen interest to the
citizens of San Carlos for over nine years. They have supported
a tax override and an assessment district to help acquire the site.
The top portion of the property, when cleared, will be very valu-.
able for future developed park and recreational uses as well as
open space uses. There has been no interest on the District' s
part in previous proposals to allow housing or other non-recreational
uses on the top 25 acres.
Please let me know if you need further information.
Sincerely yours,
Herbert Grench
HG:ej General Manager
cc: MROSD Board of Directors
Herbert A.Grench,General Manager
Board of Duecrors:Katherine Duty.Barbara Green,Nonette G.Hanko,Richard S.Bishoo.Edward G Sheeey,Harry A Turner,Dan el G Vlendm
AA. R-83-32
(Meeting 83-18
July 27, 1983)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REPORT
July 22, 1983
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Hassler Liaison Committee (K. Duffy, H. Turner, & N. Hanko)
SUBJECT: San Mateo County Arts Council Proposal
Dear Colleagues :
On June 8, 1983 the Board received a proposal from the San Mateo
County Arts Council to use a portion of the building complex at
Hassler for cultural purposes. Your response to this request was
to appoint a Liaison Committee (Kay Duffy, Harry Turner, Nonette
Hanko) to work with the Arts Council to return at the second meeting
in July with the Arts Council' s proposal to be reviewed by the Board.
The Committee has held four meetings (one on-site) , has reviewed with
staff and Arts Council Staff and Board concerns and Council' s re-
sponses. The Committee has summarized the major issues as follows :
ISSUES
1. What are the public benefits? How do these relate to the open
space commitment of the District? Does the proposal to retain
the buildings detract or add to the site as an open space pre-
serve? Will there be sufficient public access to the lease area?
Will uses generate too much traffic?
2 . Will the Arts Council agree to a management and security plan
acceptable to the District? How will this plan be sustained long
term?
3. What are the renovation plans and timing?
4. What are the pros and cons on demolition?
The District has an agreement with the San Francisco Water De-
partment which places a deadline of December 31 on the use of
heavy trucks in the demolition process. Any demolition after
this time would be much more expensive because smaller trucks
would have to be used. Can this agreement be extended? Can
it be changed to a 3-month period at any future time? What
savings does the District have with a partial demolition? What
additional costs (second demo-initial savings) would the District
have if the project failed and demolition was necessary? Do we
have sufficient information available at this time as to costs
of total demolition versus partial demolition?
5. What is the effect on District income from the Grant Funds?
Because of the difficulties of administration, staff has strongly
recommended that a "carve-out" from the grant area be done. What
are the problems involved with this "carve out"? What are the
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potential losses in grant funds? What is the cost to survey,
appraise and process this "carve out"? staff time? potential
interest loss?
6 . Has the Arts Council adequate funding to carry out this project?
RECOMMENDATION
If the District Board decides to proceed with this proposal, the
Arts Council should return to the Board with the following items at
the second meeting in August. It was determined this schedule would
not affect the bid process.
I. A signed contract committing to negotiate a final lease by the
second November meeting agreeing to the following responsibilities:
1 . Building restoration to all code requirements, and public use
standards in areas set aside for public use. A time table for
this work.
2 . Assumption of all security responsibilities.
3. Maintenance of buildings and grounds to an acceptable standard.
4 . All road maintenance and repair.
5. All required insurance (liability, fire, etc. ) on retained area.
6 . All utility installation and service fees .
7 . Public use reauirements .
a. Priority of up to 15% (one wing) for environmental education,
public recreation or other open space related groups .
(Under same rules as other users)
b. Parking and rest rooms for open space users
C. Artists ' studios open (part time) to the public
d. Gallery open to public viewing (sales allowed)
e. Use of library room by the District for public meetings
and special events on a reservation basis
f. Required public events 2 - 4 times a year. (Open house
or special programs)
g. Size of events limited by available parking
h . Yearly competition for MROSD open space art works
(include children)
i. Others?
8. A list of acceptable uses. Any others to be approved by
the District.
9. MROSD representative on Arts Project Board of Directors
or a MROSD review committee.
10 . Rental
a. $1 . 00 / year
b. Revenue from project returned to site
C. Excess profits returned to District
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11 . other details as found, for example, in the Picchetti
and Thornewood leases.
12 . Lease to be reviewed in two years .
13 . Provision for demolition (removal) of buildings at the end
of the lease at the District' s option.
II . Acceptable arrangements to assume security of the proposed
lease area by October 3.
III . A use permit or official letter from San Mateo County
agreeing to the proposed uses.
IV. Provision to cover District risk of extra costs of second
demolition if project fails before lease is signed.
V. Provision to cover potential District risk of loss of grant
funds in "carve out" . (Committee member Hanko opposed this
requirement. )
(The District would assume costs and process this "carve out" . )
The Committee also recommends that the contract and other negotiations
be handed by the District' s attorney, Stanley Norton. The committee
would agree to assist as required or requested.
Novo Enterprises 160 Seale >Alto Telephone i t i o n a l attachment
Incorporated Avenue cif:94301 (415)327-3028 L_— Hassler agenda item
(Meeting 83-18
July 27, 1983)
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20 July, 1983
Nonette Hanko
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle
Los Altos, California 94022
Dear. Miss Hanko
I was requested by Ruth Waters of the Twin Pines Art Center to look over
the Hassler property and evaluate the feasibility of using it for artists
studios and limited public use. I am a licensed general contractor with
experience in rehabilitation and remodeling. of commercial and residential
structures. I toured the property with Ruth Waters and Barbara Weisner
and quickly noted several things:
1. The property is being vandalized, evidently on a continuing basis,
and much of the equipment and fixtures, especially electrical,
are being destroyed or stolen. Although much of the equipment is
old it is adequate for the uses envisioned. However, the age of
the equipment means that if it is damaged it will most likely
have to be replaced as parts are probably no longer available-.
On the heavy electrical switchgear and copper cable this will be
quite expensive.
2. If some of the buildings are to be demolished, this should be
done only after the buildings that remain are renovated, as parts
from the demolished buildings can be used to repair the others.
3. The buildings themselves could be made useable for a fraction of
their replacement cost. The structures are sound, the roofs,
walls, foundations, and walks are all in quite good condition.
For non-mass public use the buildings are more than up to code.
In my personal view as a general contractor .and also a member of the
Sierra Club and the Wilderness Society I support the goals of the Open
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Space District in helping to preserve land for recreation and environ-
mental uses. In this vein I think that the Open Space District has a
priceless asset in the Hassler buildings. I use the word "priceless" in
almost its literal sense' as given the state of the economy, both public
and private, likely to prevail for the foreseeable future, it will be
impossible to ever replace these buildings. Given the needs of an ex-
parading population for varied forms of recreation and cultural activities,
the Hassler buildings represent an extremely cost effective means to
meet those needs. The buildings themselves occupy a very small portion
of the total property and should not pose any problem to, or be incom-
patible with, the mandate of the Open Space District.
Sincerely yours,
Thomas W. Novotny
Vice President, Construction Division
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cc: Ruth Waters
Barbara Weisner
M-83-83
(Meeting 83-18
Nbi July 27, 1983)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
July 14, 1983
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager; M. Gundert,
Associate Open Space Planner
1 Adoption of Interim Use an
d Management Plan for the
SUBJECT: Final do
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Ertell Property Addition to Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve
Discussion: At your meeting of July 6, 1983, you approved the
proposed addition of the Ertell property to the Mt. Umunhum Area
of Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve (see report R-83-30, dated
June 27, 1983) . You also tentatively adopted the interim use and
management recommendations for the site, unofficially named the
site an addition to the Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve - Mt.
Umunhum Area and indicated your intention to withhold the property
from dedication. To allow for public comment, final adoption of
the use and management recommendations, naming the site an addition
to the Mt. Umunhum Area of Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve,
and withholding the site from dedication were deferred until your
July 27 1983 meeting. To date, staff has received no additional
comments.
Recommendation: I recommend you approve the interim use and
management recommendations, including unofficially naming the
property an addition to the Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve,
and withholding the property from dedication as contained in
report R-83-30 for the former Ertell property.
R-83-31
(Meeting 83-18
July 27 1983)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REPORT
July 19, 1983
I
TO: Board of Directors
FRO14: I Grench, General Manager
RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager; D. Woods, Open
Space Planner; M. Gundert, Associate
Open Space Planner
SUBJECT: Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve Use and Management Plan
Introduction: The use and management plan for Saratoga Gap Open
Space Preserve was last reviewed at your October 28, 1981 meeting
(see report R-81-45, dated October 22, 1981) . Since the last review,
two additions have been made to the Preserve: acquisition of the
former Zabel and Depew properties (see reports R-82-35, dated August
30, 1982 and R-83-6, dated February 9, 1983) . The interim use and
management recommendations contained in those acquisition reports
have been incorporated into this review.
The Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve is located moderately high on
the Plan for Relative Emphasis of District Sites (as contained in
memorandum M-83-7, dated January 3 1983) . The next review for
this Preserve is tentatively set for 1985 .
I . Site Description and Use
The Preserve is 608 acres in size, comprised of 491 acres at the
intersection of Highway 9 and Skyline Boulevard, and a 117
acre non-contiguous parcel located approximately one-half mile
to the east.
The main portion of the Preserve is bounded by Skyline Boulevard
to the south and private property to the east. The former Zabel
and Depew parcels are bounded by private property to the north,
east, and west and Highway 9 to the south.
Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve retains a regional significance
since it is located centrally between the foothill parks of
Santa Clara County and the State park system in the Santa Cruz
Mountains. The Preserve is an important link in the chain of
public lands making it possible to hike from the urban Santa
Clara Valley floor to the Pacific Ocean.
Access to the Preserve is from'the intersection of Highways 9 and
35 . Parking for approximately 20 vehicles is available at the l
CalTrans parking area located at the intersection. Secondary
access is available from the adjacent public lands and Monte
Bello Open Space Preserve.
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Visitor use of the Preserve has increased since the opening of
the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve parking area on Page Mill
Road, through the publicity associated with the completion of the
development of the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve, and an overall
increase in the public awareness of the District' s preserves.
Hiking, horseback riding and picnicking are the primary uses of
the Preserve.
II. Planning Considerations
The entire site is located within unincorporated Santa Clara County
and is zoned for agricultural uses. Portions of the Preserve are
within the Spheres of Influence of the City of Saratoga and the
City of Cupertino.
III. Use and Management Recommendations
The following discussion and recommendations focus on existing
use and management recommendations contained in the last use and
management plan (report R-81-45) , interim use and management
recommendations contained in the acquisition reports for the
former Zabel property (report R-82-35) and the former Depew
property (report R-83-6) , and on proposed use and management
recommendations for the next two years.
A. Access and Circulation
Existing Use and Management Recommendations
1 . The phased road repairs on Charcoal Road, expected to take
three or four years, will bring the road up to year-round
service standard. The project will include ditching,
grading, and the placement of culverts. Work on the
spur road to the house area should be kept to a minimum,
at least until the study suggested under "New Projects"
is completed. The County should be asked to contribute
toward the project, since Charcoal Road also services
Skyline County Park.
Status: Road repairs have continued on Charcoal Road with
the placement of several culverts and grading of the road
occurring in FY 82-003. Winter storms damage has been high
on this road but repaired promptly. Road work on Charcoal
Road will continue during FY 83-84 with costs estimated
at $600. Funding was included in FY 83-84 budget preparation.
The County has made a contribution of materials in the
past, and will be requested to contribute again.
2 . The creek crossing on the main road through the former
Zabel property is nearly washed out and in need of major
work if it is determined the road should be kept open for
vehicle access. Other roads on the former Depew and Zabel
property should be maintained for hiking/equestrian access.
Status: The blocked culvert responsible for the erosion
of the creek crossing was cleared and the crossing stabilized.
The road will be kept passable by vehicles at least until the
proposed revegetation project is completed.
New Use and Management Recommendations
1 . The County will be encouraged to complete the trail
connection within Skyline County Park, which would link
the Table Mountain area with Charcoal Road and bypass the
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steep section of Charcoal Road. The trail was partially
constructed several years ago by the Santa Clara County
Probation Department. In the past this uncompleted
dead-end trail has been a source of confusion to hikers,
but is less so now because it is overgrown with vegetation.
B. Signing
Existing Use and Management Recommendations
1 . Boundary plaques should be placed on the former Zabel and
Depew properties where appropriate.
Status: Boundary plaques were installed following close
of escrow on the property.
2 . Staff will encourage CalTrans to install a pedestrian
crossing sign on Highway 9 opposite the trailhead to the
Preserve. Speed of vehicles and conditions of the road
in this area make the crossing from the CalTrans parking
area to the trailhead hazardous.
Status: Staff has requested that a crossing sign be in-
stalled and will continue to pursue this matter.
New Use and Management Recommendations
1 . The trail system will be re-signed to follow District
standards, and a framed map and regulatory sign like the
one located at the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve parking
area installed at the trailhead. Cost for the signing is
estimated at $350 and was included in FY 83-84 budget
preparation.
C. Brochure
A folded, standard style brochure is available for the main
portion of the Preserve. In addition, an 831" x 11" topo-
graphic map may be obtained from the District office for the
smaller noncontiguous parcel to the east.
D. Structures and Improvements
There are four main structures located on an approximately
one acre portion of the Preserve (former Gunetti property) .
They consist of three residences and a four stall garage
which are situated at the end of a dirt road off of Charcoal
Road, 1 .5 miles southerly of Skyline Boulevard. Other im-
provements in this area include a concrete cellar pet pens,
horse stall, chicken coop, and water system.
When the site was acquired on December 10, 1976, the structures
were initially used to house Ranger Aides and field supplies.
Over the past five years, two houses have been used as rental
residences and the third has been utilized as a Ranger resi-
dence. A cost analysis (see the attached memorandum) on the
rental units indicates a net income of $4, 000 - $5, 000 is
received annually. Net income has been sufficient to defray
costs of demolition, and Board policy would call for demolition
if and when it is determined that they are not needed for park
or open space purposes.
Staff has explored a variety of potential public uses for the
structures, carefully taking into consideration limitations
imposed by the site's remoteness, poor access, marginal water
and septic system, and deteriorating condition of all buildings.
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It has been determined that general public use of the structures
would be prohibitively expensive, due to exorbitant costs
associated with bringing the structures up to an acceptable
public code standard. In addition, staff would not recommend
a public use of this area that would require public vehicular
access down the steep and at times narrow 1 . 5 mile entrance
road. Unskilled motorists would have great difficulty driving
in this mountainous terrain.
Uses of one or more of the structures as a County Park Ranger
facility in conjunction with any recreational development which
may occur on the adjacent Skyline County Park is one possi-
bility. The lower portion of the Preserve, which encompasses
the building area, was placed in a holding agreement and with-
held from dedication to allow land exchanges . The concept of
transfer to the County has been recently presented to the new
Santa Clara County Director of Parks and Recreation in an
attempt to establish the extent of their interest (see attached letter. ) .
Another potential public use of at least one of the structures
could be in conjunction with possible development of a hike-in
day use area and/or overnight backpack camp area. Day camp
children after being transported to Skyline Boulevard could
easily hike to the site in an hour and a half, and backpackers
coming from the urban valley floor could reach the camp in
approximately seven hours. Both of these potential uses would
be best managed by having a resident caretaker on site. A
structural report on the uppermost house indicates that with
normal maintenance it could serve as a residence for at least
15 more years.
The Ranger Residence Policy shows key locations for Ranger
residences along Skyline Boulevard to be near Saratoga Gap,
Skyline Ridge, and north of Sky Londa. Rangers residing
closer to Skyline Boulevard play a much more vital role in
off-hour emergency patrol because response time to common
problem areas is less. It is felt, as the other resident
locations are established, there will be diminishing im--
portance of the present location on Charcoal Road; therefore,
in the long term, the Ranger residence should be phased out.
You agreed in your meeting of July 6, 1983 that staff not
actively solicit further public uses of the structures (see
memorandum M-83-81, dated June 30, 1983) .
Existing Use and Planageme t Recommendations
1 . District staff should conduct a study to evaluate long term
use and management of the house area on the Preserve.
Status: The study has been completed, and it is recommended
that the three residences and adjoining garage be retained
for the foreseeable future. The uppermost house will
continue to be rented until it is designated for a use
relating to potential development of public facilities in
the area. The Ranger residence will be terminated when a
residence near Skyline Boulevard (with better response
time to Highway 9) is established. This residence should
then be designated as an enterprise structure, and, along
with the adjacent third residence, be rented until such
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
WINDY HILL WORKSHOP
Monday, March 16 375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
7 : 30 P.M. Los Altos, California
Developing the Use & Management Plan for Windy Hill
You are invited to assist in identifying existing resources and
management concerns, and to discuss future development and
management techniques for the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve.
R-83-31 Page five
time as they require major repair or interfere with im-
plementing the proposed or suggested public uses of the
area. Conceivably, one or both might even be used as part
of public facilities.
2. The water storage tank and pump on the former Depew property
will be removed to be used for other projects on other sites.
Status: An inquiry was made requesting the tank and pump be
left in place and available for use by an adjacent property
owner and future use in conjunction with possible develop-
ment of a trail system through the property. Staff should
seek an agreement with the interested neighbor to provide
use of the well in exchange for maintenance of the road.
The storage tank and pump, valued at $2500, will be removed
and utilized on another District site unless the agreement
should include the purchase of this equipment. If attempts
to reach an agreement are unsuccessful. the well will be
capped for future use.
3. The trailer on the former Depew property should be removed
from the site.
Status: The trailer was removed from District property
in Spring, 1983.
E. Natural Resources and Agricultural Management
Existing Use and Management Recommendations
1 . Staff will investigate the possibility of planting Douglas
fir seedlings in those disturbed areas of the property if
this process is not already occurring naturally. This might
be a good volunteer or Scout project which will also be
studied further. Staff will return to the Board for
recommendation at a later date.
Status: Staff has researched the vegetation history of the
site using aerial photographs to determine if Douglas fir
has grown on the site or is naturally reseeding at the present
time. (See memorandum M-82-123, dated November- 3 1982) .
Nlore complete research should be conducted, possibly as a
Standford student A1PLO project within the next vear. Recom-
mendations regarding revegetation would be included in the
scope of the ARLO project, including recommended methods of
removing exotic invasive plant species now prevalent on
disturbed areas of the site.
F. Visitor and Site Protection
The level of patrol performed by the Santa Clara County Ranger
staff has declined recently, thus increasing the importance of
District Ranger patrol in the area. Since a Ranger resiC..ence
is located in the housing complex on the site, some Ranger
visibility is maintained.
IV. Dedication Status
New Use and (Management Recommendations
1 . The 608 acre Preserve has 411 acres of dedicated land, leaving 197
acres undedicated. 80 acres of the former Cunetti property was
withheld from dedication to allow for the possibility of transfer
of the land to Santa Clara County. A District-sponsored amendment
to the State Public Resources Code allowed transfer of dedicated
District lands to another public agency provided they remained
dedicated under the same stringent conditionsagainst release
from that status .
b ecision making
cle�z� U1 MIXUL) purpose's. ' using a decision i
model of "observe-evaluate-decide-act" , be able to
explain how you evaluate each enforcement situation
so as to make a decision that results in "effective"
action. Specify the criteria you use to evaluate
each situation (i.e. , your location, type of violation,
your ability, MROSD policy, etc. ) and how those criteria
""mix" to help you reach a decision.
b) JIM, DAVID, SANGO, and BOB - see ERIC to receive your "situation" .
You will be given the "observe" step and asked to walk
through the "evaluate - decide - act" steps , explaining
all of your reasoning.
2) Reading:
Reread:
a) "Behavior Modification" , by Burke, et al.
b) "Law Enforcement in the Wilderness" , by Wade
Read:
a) "Memorandum - Philosophy of a Park Ranger" , by Munoz and Pooler
b) "How to Make Park Law Enforcement Work for You" , by Harmon
c) "Park Law Enforcement" , by McKuelly
d) "Guidelines - Park Rangers" , Maricopa County, Arizona
e) "Ranger Image" , by Morehead
f) "Desirable Qualities for Enforcement Personnel" , Natural
Resources Law Enforcement Handbook, State of Michigan
g) "Ranger Cade' , Genesee County, M�ic�igan
h) "Law Enforcement Code of Ethics" , Peace officers Association
of the State of California
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Recommendation: I recommend you tentatively adopt the use and management
plan for Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve as contained in this report,
including your intention to dedicate the 80 acre former Gunnetti-Larrus
parcel.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94422
(415)965-4717
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July 14 1983
Mr. Larry Norris, Director
Department of Parks & Recreation
County of Santa Clara
298 Garden Hill Drive
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Dear Larry:
Back in 1976 the District purchased two pieces of property
(see enclosed map) on Skyline Boulevard from Mr. Gunetti
and Mr. Larrus. The top 177.9 acres along Skyline Boulevard
were acquired as an addition to the Saratoga Gap Open Space
Preserve to tie the Preserve with 'Upper Stevens Creek County
Park. The lower 177. 2 acre parcel was purchased (at our risk)
but placed in a holding agreement with the title company for
eventual County purchase because we felt this site was more
logically an addition to the County park and had several
buildings off of Charcoal Road that might well be useful to
the County in its development and management plans for Upper
Stevens Creek County Park. The total purchase price was
$298,500 of which $119, 368 was allocated by the appraiser to
the upper parcel and $179,132 to the lower one.
Although we have been renting two of the residences there and
have a Ranger in the third, our use and management plan for
Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve calls for discontinuing these
uses in about a year. Also, the holding agreement was meant
only to be a temporary expedient, and title should be trans-
ferred to the County or District.
In light of all this, I would like to know whether the County
has any interest in this parcel. We would be happy to conduct
a field trip for you and/or your staff to inspect the site
and buildings.
Sincerely yours,
Herbert Grench
General Manager
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HG: . Herbert A.Grench,General Manager
Board of Directors:Katherine Dully,Barbara Green,Nonette G.Hanko,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley.Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
July 11, 1983
TO: H. Grench, General Manager
FROM: C. Britton, Land Acquisition Manager
SUBJECT: Saratoga Gap - Enterprise Structures
Introduction: As the question "to demolish or not to demolish"
centers largely around the dollar value of the Saratoga Gap residences,
a brief projection appears below. Evaluation of this issue is made
solely from an Enterprise perspective without consideration of the
various impacts upon the integrity of the preserve either through
retention or disposition of the structures.
Current rents received from the three houses are:
12833A Biscay $410
12833E Watson $375
12833C Camp (Ranger Residence with market value of $400.00)
Discussion: The annual revenue for FY 83-84 (exclusive of the Ranger
Residence) is projected at $9420. 00. Actual expenses for FY 82-83
for our two Enterprise accounts were approximately $2000.00. In
addition, to this amount a certain figure, say $800. 00 annually, should
be factored in to amortize the cost of new roof work completed three
years ago. (Cost of $4000.00 depreciated straight line over five
years. ) In addition, an additional amount equal to $300.00 annually
should be included to cover the administrative costs associated with
property management (e.g. , lease drafting, open houses, advertising,
etc. ) . While there may be some capital expenditures in the next few
years, it is not probable that they will significantly alter the
projected expenses for the Saratoga Gap Enterprise residences. Hence,
for the purposes of this forecast, an annual expense rate in the range
of $3000-$4000 might be expected for the next 3-5 years. With regard
to revenue, the units are being currently rented at close to their
maximum potential. Assuming that there will be no major interest
rate upheavals, increases in rent will probably be in the 5-7 percent
range per year.
Conclusion: Currently, and for at least the next five (5) years, it
is anticipated that the Saratoga Gap rentals will continue to bring
in to the District a positive cash flow estimated to be in the range of
Saratoga Gap - Enterprise Structures
July 1.1, 1983
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$4000-$5000 annually. (If the status of the third Saratoga Gap unit
is discontinued as a Ranger residence, projected positive cash flow
would be in the range of $8000-$10 ,000 per year. ) Barring unforseen
costly episodes, it seems that continued leasing of these Enterprise
residences will continue to be profitable over the short term. The
question of retaining these residences solely for income, independent
of open space or recreational use potential, continues to be contrary
to existing Board policy.
Overall, since July of 1980, the two income producing Saratoga Gap
residences have generated about $15 ,000.00 in net income. Based upon
the forecast here, another $20,000-$25 ,000 net may be expected assum-
ing the Ranger Residence status of the third unit remains unchanged.
The current Board "Policies Regarding Improvements on District Lands"
indicate that improvements as income sources may be "retained for
another potential use or on a temporary basis in order to help defray
the cost of removal of an undesirable structure. " Land Management
estimates that demolition of the Saratoga Gap improvements would be
in the range of $5 ,000-$10,000. Clearly, if the units are deemed
"undesirable" then the net income already generated to this date from
their rental would probably cover the cost of such demolition.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
July 18 , 1983
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
PREPARED BY: C. Britton, Land Acquisition Manager
SUBJECT: Windy Hill Open Space Preserve Temporary Trail Easement--
Lands of Corte Madera Associates
Discussion: When the Windy Hill use and management plan was last
reviewed on August 11, 1982 (see R-82-32 , dated August 3 , 1982) ,
mention was made of the missing trail segment from Hamms Gulch at
the end of the Preserve to Alpine Road. Although the trail concept
has been approved by the property owner, finalization of the ease-
ment has been delayed because of access questions to the owner' s
remaining property across lands owned by the Town of Portola Valley.
At the Town Council meeting of July 13 , 1983, this problem was re-
solved, but the permanent trail easement will be delayed until the
paperwork is completed. After approval by the Town, the final ease-
ment will come before you for acceptance.
However, because the dedication ceremonies for the entire trail system
are set for August 7 , 1983 , acceptance of the attached temporary ease-
ment, offered to be assigned to the District by the Peninsula Open
Space Trust, is necessary. Because of timing problems, District staff
has already approved construction of the trail bridge within the tem-
porary easement area. It is felt that the risk of not receiving the
formal easement is minimal, and the Peninsula Open Space Trust, which
is funding the project, has requested that the construction be com-
pleted as soon as possible.
Recommendation: I recommend that you approve and accept the temporary
trail easement for the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve.
HARE, BREWER & KELLEY, INC.
305 LYTTON AVENUE L-I PALO ALTO, CA.94301-1496 FJ (415) 327-5700
July 5, 1983
Robert Augsberger, Exectuive Director
Peninsula Open Space Trust
300 Sand Hill Road, Suite 135
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Dear Mr. Augsberger:
We are granting you a temporary easement, assignable to the Town of
Portola Valley and/or the Midpeninsula Open Space Disftict for the purpose
of completing the connection of the Windy Hill Trail over our property and
revocable by us upon written notice to you. You will be under no obligation
to maintain the bridge or private road used in conjunction with our private
access to Alpine Road nor under any liability in conjunction with our access.
The area over which we are granting you this temporary easement is described in
the attached map. More specific easement will be granted when you have estab-
lished the location of the trail connection, which we shall approve so that
it will not significantly interfere with our own access.
Permanent easement will be granted when the Town of Portola Valley confirms
our longstanding use of a part of their adjacent land for access by granting
us a fee or easement for ingress, egress and utilities.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
July 19, 1983
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
PREPARED BY: J. Fiddes , Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: Request to Reclassify Public Communications Aide Position
Background: In February 1982, you approved the creation of the
part-time Public Communications Aide position (see report R-82-10
dated February 4 , 1982) . The position was to be a 20 hours per
week position which would not only provide clerical support for
the Public Communications Coordinator, but would provide certain
types of technical support demanded in the District' s public
communications activities. The position was assigned a salary range
that was five points below the secretarial salary range. The job
was since changed to a 3/4 time position.
Dianne Dryer, who has filled this position since March, 1982, re-
cently announced she will be leaving the District to become the
Program Director at the Peninsula Conservation Center. As is done
each time a vacancy occurs, staff has re-evaluated this position.
Discussion: During the re-evaluation process, it became clear that
the position had changed since its conception, and the major amount
of this position' s time will, in the future, be spent on specific
secretarial related activities for the Program. The need for the
Public Communications Aide to be a member of the same standing
(except for the 3/4 time aspect) with the rest of the District' s
secretarial team has also become evident this past year. The posi-
tion as originally conceived did not include sharing, on a regular
active basis, a variety of general office secretarial duties, including
phone and reception room coverage, mail distribution, and packet
production that are currently handled by the Open Space Acquisition
and Management Secretaries and the Secretary to the General Manager.
Because of the need to provide adequate secretarial support for
the Public Communications Coordinator and to complete the secretarial
team, I recommend you reclassify the Public Communications Aide
position to a Secretarial position and assign it the Secretarial
salary range of Step 155-185 in the District' s current Salary Pay
Plan. These step numbers correspond to $1319 to $1778 monthly (if
based on a forty hour week) or $7 . 611 to $10 . 259 hourly. Staff is
not recommending any change in the three-quarter time status of the
position which you authorized in conjunction with the 1983-1984
Action Plan.
The job specification for Secretary has been revised to reflect
typical tasks specific to the Public Communication Program and the
M-83-86 Page 2
Open Space Management Program. Also, a few minor administrative
revisions have been made in the specification at this time.
Approximately $14,000 was included in the 1983-84 Public Communica-
tions budget for the Public Communications Aide ' s salary and retirement
benefits. Because of the time it will take to recruit a new person,
it is not necessary to request any transfer of funds to accommodate
the higher salary range.
Recommendation: I recommend you approve the reclassification of
the Public Communication Aide position to the position of Secretary
and assign the position the salary range of Step No. 155-185 in the
District' s 1983-1984 Salary Pay Plan.
I further recommend you approve the revised job specification for
Secretary, approve the amended Salary Pay Plan, and authorize me
to proceed in the filling of this position.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415)965-4717
SECRETARY
DEFINITION: Under general direction
n and using discretion,, to perform
a variety of responsible secretarial duties to relieve an administra-
tor and/or staff assistants of routine administrative detail.
calendars
r r �s and staff assistants'
TYPICAL TASKS: Maintains supe vzso
and reminds them of appointments; screens telephone calls and personal
callers and refers them to appropriate staff; provides information in
person and over the telephone to the public which requires judgment,
knowledge and interpretation of routine departmental procedures and
regulations; establishes and maintains subject matter and other files
relating to the work in the department; collects and selects informa-
tion and compiles data from a number of sources for various reports;
prepares forms and maintains records as required; may take and tran-
scribe dictation; arranges conferences and meetings; takes minutes at
meetings; makes travel arrangements; types a variety of correspondence,
reports and other material; duplicates, collates, and distributes
written material as appropriate; composes routine correspondence for
supervisor and staff assistants; orders supplies; assists in keeping
office in an orderly condition; runs errands, using personal vehicle,
as necessary; may train, assign, and review work of other clerical
staff; and performs related work as required.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: Demonstrated training, education or work experi-
ence which has provided an opportunity to perform a variety of clerical
assignments requiring use of discretion and judgment and the ability to
work independently; employees at this level are considered well-versed
in a variety of clerical assignments; type 50-55 W.P.M.; have at least
two years experience as a secretary or three years of work experience
compatible with the level of responsibility commensurate with this
class; equivalent combinations of education and work experience may be
considered; valid California driver' s license required along with use
of personal vehicle.
KNOWLEDGE OF : Office practices and procedures; filing systems; style/
format, grammar, punctuation and spelling; common reference materials,
and basic arithmetic.
ABILITY TO: Interpret and apply office policies and procedures; use
discretion in organizing activities and set priorities; learn speci-
fic operation of the office; gather and compile data for periodic
reports; carry out projects with minimal supervision; type and proof-
read reports, correspondence and other material with high degree of
accuracy; communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing;
and establish and maintain effective working relationships with District
employees; use, or learn to use, various office machines or equipment
which may include word processing, audio-visual, and/or radio equipment.
(continued)
Secretary Page 2
NOTE: The Public Communications Secretary works on specific Public
communications projects or portions thereof as assigned. Typical
tasks for this position also include: maintaining computerized
mailing lists; keeping information racks supplied with District
material; clipping and circulating newspaper articles; distributing
informational packets of District sites; assisting in distribution
of District newsletter and other printed material; assisting in the
development, advertising, and/or scheduling of District slide shows,
presentations, and displays; and assisting in the recruitment and
supervision, as may be required, of volunteers for special projects.
The person filling this position may draft news releases, newsletter
copy, and other material for review by supervisor or other District
staff and may attend presentations to assist District representatives,
set up displays, and/or operate audio-visual equipment. Prior experi
ence in some type of public relations-related work and interaction
with the news media is highly desirable.
The Open Space Management Secretary has the main responsibility for
monitoring the District's radio communications with field staff
members.
SALARY PAY PLAN
1983-1984
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Salary Range
Classification No. Min-Max
Senior Typist Clerk 139-169 1125-1516
Secretary 155-185 1319-1778
Secretary to General Manager 160-190 1386-1869
Accounting Specialist 160-190 1386-1869
Ranger 170-200 1532-2064
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Real Estate Research Analyst 170-200 1532-2064
Associate
Open Space Planner 175-205 1610-2170
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Coordinator of Volunteer Prog. 180-210 1692-2280
Lead Ranger 180-210 1692-2280
-2 1778-2397
Environmental Analyst 185 15
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Open Space Planner 199-229 2044-2754
Operations Supervisor 205-235 2170-2924
Real Property Representative 205-235 2170-2924
Public Communications Coord. 202-232 2106-2839
Administrative Assistant 199-229 2044-2754
Land Manager* 242-272 3135-4226
Land Acquisition Manager* 242-272 3135-4226
*Range of 3% to 5% to be added to base salary as assigned
and approved by General Manager for assignments and per-
formance of the employee as Assistant General Manager.
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Meer ..g 83-18
July 27, 1983
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
C L A I M S
Amount Name Description
5213 $ 346.94 Ace Fire Equipment' Co. Fire Extinguisher Service
5214 29.15 Alvord and Ferguson -Ranger Name Tags
15215 12.40 Amerigas Oxygen/Acetylene Refill
5216 15.98 Matthew Bender and Co. , Inc. Book
5217 105.00 James Boland Reimbursement for Uniform Dye
Service
5218 206. 72 CA Water Service Co. Water Service-Rancho San Antonio
5219 827.24 W.J. Chandler Associates Consulting Services
5220 44.42 Clark' s Auto Parts Miscellaneous Parts for District
Vehicles
5221 1,000.00 Clear Con Corporation Brush Clearing-Manzanita Ridge
Open Space Preserve
5222 213.00 Communications Research Co. Radio Maintenance Service
5223 12.00 The Country Almanac Subscription
5224 86. 38 Crest Copies Monte Bello Open Space Brochure
and Blueline
5225 166.94 H.S. Crocker Co. Miscellaneous Office Supplies
5226 280.47 Curtis Lindsay, Inc. Filing Cabinet
5227 4,446.00 Flinn, Gray and Herterich Insurance Coverage
5228 400.00 Foss and Associates Personnel Consulting Fee-June
5229 496: 73 Robert Foust Miscellaneous Repairs for
Rental Unit-Skyline
5230 33.09 The Frog Pond Local Meal Conferences
5231 159 . 48 Graphicstat Inc. Artwork Enlargement
5232 55. 81 Herbert Grench Reimbursement-Local Meal
Conference
5233 337.53 HAI Computer Services, Inc. Computer Services-May
5234 108.50 Los Altos Garbage Co. Garbage Service
5235 23.04 Los Altos Stationers Miscellaneous Office Supplies
5236 15.00 McElroy' s Towing Towing Service
5237 676.50 Lynn Marsh Design,Layout and Pasteup-
Openspace,Summer ' 83
5238 30. 80 Minton's Lumber and Supply . Shop Supplies
5239 165.00 N.R.P.A. Conference Registration-M.Gunderf
Clai- 83-14 Page 2
Meet 83-18 ,.
July -i , 1983
Amount Name Description
5240 $ 127. 35 Norney's Office Supplies
5241 . 100.47 Orchard Supply Hardware Miscellaneous Field and Shop
Supplies
5242 28. 86 PG and E Utilities
'5243 1,259.68 Peninsula Oil Co. Gas for District Vehicles
5244 23.04 Pete Ellis Dodge Miscellaneous Parts for District
Vehicles
5245 181.32 Pine Cone Lumber Co. . Wood Preservative for Fence Posts
5246 7, 712.09 Pinkerton's Inc. Security Services-Hassler
5247 43.00 R.S.V.P. Computer Seminar-J.Fiddes,-C.Brittot
j5248 257.00 REDI Microfiche-Santa Ctuz County.
5249 2,480.00 Herb Regnart Discing-Rancho San Antonio,Fremont-
Older and .Pichetti_. Open Space
Preserves.
5250 3, 349.72 Rogers ,Vizzard and Tallett Legal Services-June
5251 19.44 Ricker Machinery Co. Field Equipment Repairs
i5252 600.00 Santa Clara County Survey of Boundary Points-El
Sereno Open Space Preserve
5253 11. 17 San Jose Art Drafting Materials
5254 120.00 Scribner Graphic Press Inc. Typesetting-Monte Bello Brochure
and Windy Hill Sign
5255 12. 77 Sears Tool Box
5256 37.00 Pat Starrett Private Vehicle Expense
5257 5 ,187.00 Thompson and Thompson Fence Co. Cyclone Fence-Hassler
5258 10. 31 Tools-R-Us r Shop Supplies
5259 79.12 The Tufnut Works Tufnuts for Signs-Windy Hill Open
Space Preserve
5260 123. 76 Union Oil Co. Gas for District Vehicles
� 5261 176.03 Rich Voss Materials & Trucking Rock for Repair of Trails and
Delivery
5262 44.95 R. Watson Repair of Stove-Rental Unit
5263 43.52 Alice Watt Private Vehicle Expense
5264 141.22 West Coast Rebar Co. Trail Maintenance Materials-Windy
Hill Open Space Preserve
15265 172. 95 William Tannenbaum Educational Assistance
5266 744.54 William T. Wilkins Interest on Trust Fund
5267 916. 37 Xerox Installment Payment,Maintenance
Agreement, and. Supplies
5268 117. 16 ZZZ Sanitation Portable Toilet
5269 *500.00 Keller & Daseking, Architects Initial Payment for Plans and
Specifications-Hassler Demolition
'Emergency Check 7-20-83
Claims 83-14 Page 3
Meeting 83-18
Amount Name July �7e cription
5276 $ 235.00 Cheryl Kollin Consulting Services-Hassler Demolition
5271 **20.00 Western Title Insurance Closing Fees-Ertell Property
**Emergency Check 7-22-83
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MZDPENR4SULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: F.Y.I .
DATED: July 27, 1983
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415)965-4717
July 21, 1983
Mr. George Gunias
439 Glenwood Avenue
Woodside, CA 94062
Dear Mr. Gunias:
At its meeting of July 6, 1983 the District's Board of Directors
considered your letters of June 28 and 30 regarding the beauti-
ful Kite Hill area in Woodside and asked me to respond accordingly.
During the time of formulation and adoption of the District' s
Master Plan for San Mateo County, this site was considered for in-
clusion in the District' s planning area for a continuous greenbelt
outside the urbanized area. it was not included since it was
considered a smaller, local open space pocket (albeit of high
natural values! ) . The District has been approached before regarding
acquisition and management of the site but responded in accordance
with these planning decisions.
The Peninsula Open Space Trust was also involved in talking with
the developer and looking at funding possibilities. A local
fundraising plan involving a potential bargain sale, donations,
a general Town contribution, and possibly a benefit assessment
district might be worth pursuing.
Sincerely yours,
Herbert Grench
General Manager
HG:ej
cc:yAROSD Board of Directors
R. Augsburger, Peninsula
Open Space Trust
Herbert A.Grench,General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,Nonette G.Hanko,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin
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VOLUME 2 , NUMBER 3 JUNE , 1983
First -ever P.A. Trails Conference Held
trails and to begin to another on trail
develop closer re - management and moni -
lationships with na - toring techniques.
PENNSYLVANIA -- Over tional organizations, "
commented Cliff Ham, A follow-up meeting
100 trails-concerned President of AYH ' s was held on May 12 to
sentindividuals ,Prepreennsylvania
- Pittsburgh Council. To discuss results of the
volume Pennsylvania that end , two of the conference and to plan
volunteer and land afternoon ' s workshops future trail projects
managing organizations were led by represen - in western Pennsyl -
as well as a few tatives of national vania. The National
national groups , con - trail organizations -- _ Volunteer Project will
vened in suburban the Appalachian provide any skills or
Pittsburgh ' s North Park Mountain Club' s Nelson organizational assis -
for the first-ever Obus chaired the vol - tance needed to carry
Western Pennsylvania unteer trail program out successful projects
Trails Conference on workshop, while Bob that emerge from the
April 16. Proudman, trail man - state and will also
agement coordinator for publish the Trails
Co-sponsored by the the Appalachian Trail Conference proceedings.*
Keystone Trails
Conference, ran
Association and
American Youth Hostels,
Pittsburgh Council, the
conference featured six
trail workshops , status ;
reports on trails in
Pennsylvania and around ^- -{
the country, and a ; A;
keynote address by Ed
Garvey, author of
Appalachian Hiker
Adventure of a Lifetime
and Board Member of they
Appalachian Trail
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Conference. a �
"The purpose of this
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gathering was to bring . , '�
trail users , builders, � r
and maintainers to -
gether to talk about P.A. volunteers hone skills at trail workshoo.
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Tahoe Group Organizes Training, Sessions
CALIFORNIA -- In trainers, " remarked -- a management re
preparation for summer Glenn Hampton, Rec - sponsibility that vol
trail construction reation Staff Officer unteers have never
work, the Tahoe Rim for the Forest Ser - taken on before in the
Trail Fund held a vices Lake Tahoe Basin Lake Tahoe Basin
training session for Management Unit. The Management Unit.
volunteers in early Tahoe group plans to
June. Trail experts have these "trainees"
Selected by the
from the USDA Forest lead a series of vol - Se i
Service, the California unteer trail crews in National Volunteer
State Department of completing an eight - project in December as
Parks and Recreation, mile segment of the Rim one of two California
and the Appalachian , Trail by the end of the demonstration projects,
Mountain Club briefed a summer. the Tahoe Rim Trail
dozen volunteers on the Fund is a volunteer
organization whose goal
latest methods of trail In the coming is to complete and then
planning, layout, de - months volunteers from
sign, and construction. the Rim Trail Fund will maintain the 150-mile
also conduct and pro - Tahoe Rim Trail.*
"We hope these vol duce environmental
unteers will form the analyses of particular
nucleus for our future segments
500 Turn Out For California Trail Day
Working in twelve have April proclaimed
CALIFORNIA -- Over different areas of the "Trail Maintenance Mountains, Trail Day Month" in California
500 enthusiastic vol - volunteers repaired following the lead of
unteers from the San many miles of trail Washington Governor
Francisco Bay Metro - damaged by winter John Spellman, who
politan Area turned out
for the 15th annual storms and also built designated June 17 to
a few miles of new July 18 Trail Main
Trail Day on April 16 connecting trail. Two tenance Month in that
in California's Santa
of the areas later state.*
Cruz Mountains. The
served as campfire
all-day trail con sites , where patches
struction event was were awarded to all
co-sponsored by the participants.
Santa Cruz Mountain
Trail Association and With the help of the
the Sempervirens Fund National Volunteer
in cooperation with the Project, Trail Day or
California State De - ganizers plan to expand
partment of Parks and their concept so that
Recreation, MidPen - all area hiking groups
insula Open__5 is__ participate in Trail
--t-r�, �an �the county Day each year. Bay Area_-
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CALIFORNIA PARK&RECREA TION SOCIETY
July 1983 Vol. 9 No. 6
"In Pursuit of Excellence"
San Diego Bound in 1984
In Planning is well underway for the 36th by the committee in May.The CPRS Acting
Pursuit Of California and Pacific Southwest Recrea- Executive Director has been charged with
Excellence tion and Park Conference, which will be the responsibility of presenting a final
held next March 9-12, in San Diego. budget for approval by the Conference Exec-
Headed by C. Gee Silberman,chair, and utive Committee in August.
Charles Reitz,vice-chair,the Conference Reitz,NRPA Pacific Southwest Regional
Executive Committee has already held Director,is serving as interim conference
two meetings (April and May) to assure
all planning deadlines are being met. manager. Key committee chairpersons
for the conference include: Dr.Joyce Gat-
The theme for the 1984 conference tas, Program; Harry Atkinson, Local
is: "In Pursuit of Excellence." The offi- Host; and Ted Schroeder, Exhibits. The
cial conference logo (shown at left) has intitial Annual Work Program Schedule
also been approved for conference display.
A preliminary budget outline was reviewed Continued on Paget
Formation of New District Approved
Following an overwhelming yes vote by tee chair to see District XV brought to this the president-elect.
members of District XIV and VII during a level of reality. I appreciate all of the As to official steps that still have to be
special May election,a new District XV is assistance lent to this study, and I look taken to complete the formation process
well on its way to becoming a reality. of this new district, Crawford said the
Sam Crawford, CPRS president-elect, ® 0 following schedule will be followed:
reported the official election results con- r. � June 1983•
cerning the formation of District XV as 1 a
follows: the
XV Committee formed through
the auspices of these new membership
CPRS District Yes No Total agencies and individuals affected.
District XIV 37 8 45 t September 1983•
District VII 69 9 78 t
t, Progress report given to State Board of
Grand total of all ballots received: 123 Directors.
"The aforementioned totals clearly de.;ig- „ November 1983:
nate that by a simple majority we now District XV votes on its bylaws and elects
have the go-ahead for formation of Dis- new district officers.
trict XV," noted Crawford. "It has been forward to the actual seating of District
interesting for me as the ad hoc commit- XV in March 1984, in San Diego," added Continued on Page 2
July I983.Page 3
Colorado Springs Site
NRPA Park Planning & Maintenance School Set
The National Recreation and Park Asso- ate delegates on "Management Styles." now are anxious to add the type of exper-
ciation's ever popular Park Planning & Dr.Tyson is the staff psychologist at the tise to its staff that this school offers.
Maintenance School will be held Aug.21- Tracom Corporation. In addition to this Attendees at this school are taught how to
24, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, fol- present position,Dr. Tyson has held the conduct "Safety Audits" in Parks. Play-
lowed by the Park & Recreation Safety following positions: Senior :Manager As- grounds, Maintenance Garages,and Of-
School,Aug.25-26, 1983. sociate, Central Bank of Denver-, Senior fices.It also teaches one how to establish
This will be the eighth year the Park Administrator/Researcher,Stateof Wyom- and sell a safety program for their depart-
Planning&Maintenance School has been ing Budget Divison;Director of Training ments. NRPA along with the National
conducted.To date over 1,200 profession- and Development, Sutro and Co., San Safety Council certifies those who com-
als have attended this school,which offers Francisco; and General Plant Training- plete the course.
a two-year course curriculum,as well as a Manager,General Telephone of the North- These two schools are scheduled back
"Graduate Institute"for those who have west, Everett, Washington. Dr. Tyson to back for the convenience of those tra-
successfully completed the two-year received his Bachelor and Master degrees veling a great distance to be able to attend
course. Each year the school attracts from the University of Wyoming and his both schools all in a week's time.
delegates from close to 40 states,as well Doctorate from Western Colorado Univer- Continuing Education Units will be
as a few Canadian Providences. sity'. awarded for both schools.
The school teaches those in attendance The Park & Recreation Safety School For more information write to: N7RPA,
the latest techniques and methodology will be conducted for the fourth year and P.O.Box 6900,Colorado Springs,CO S0934,
being used in the field. The "Graduate continues to grow. Many departments or call(303)632-7031.
Institute" is designed to keep those who
have completed the two-year course cur-
riculum in tune with the latest solutions Corona Parks and Recreation
to problems facing the field and to promote
the development of new skills to improve Help Seniors Manage .�inanees
one's managerial abilities.Certificates and
Diplomas are presented upon completion
of the courses.
The keynote speaker will be Dr.Donald The Volunteer Substitute Payee Pro- adminster his or her own finances. The
R. Tyson, Director of Field Sales for the gram in Corona,CA is helping elders who income of the senior is assigned to the
Tracom Corporation out of Denver,Colo- are no longer able to administer their volunteer who receives all Social Security
rado. In addition to his keynote address, financial affairs.The program works like checks and other monies, and deposits
Dr.Tyson will also teach a two-hour class this: A volunteer is screened and appoint- them in a free-of-charge account at First
on"Motivation"to a combined session of ed to work with a senior citizen who lives Interstate Bank.The volunteer also works
first and second year delegates. He will either at home or in a long-term care facil- free of charge.The volunteer then admin-
also teach a two-hour class to the gradu- ity, and is no longer able to efficiently isters the senior's income; paying bills,
budgeting for "extras" or saving the
MROSD Addition money until it is needed.
This program has ended much of the
Three More Open Space Acres '.signing staff"of patient's Social 'Securated a
ity checks in the area,and has prevented a
number of conservatorships from taking
Midpeninsula—The Midpeninsula Re- northernmost of the District's 19 public place. It has also helped with problems of
gional Open Space District will add three open space preserves in San Mateo and abuse of senior citizens because the advo-
acres and a future ranger residence to its Santa Clara counties. In the meantime, cate is often in contact with the senior and
Whittemore Gulch Redwoods Open Space the house will be leased as part of the his or her surroundings. The volunteers
Preserve thanks to a gift from San Mateo District's enterprise program. usually become friends as well as advo-
County residents Alan and Theresa Hos- cates of the seniors under their charge.
king,owners of Rancho Canada de Verde, .. A unique aspect of this program is that
Inc. it is a cooperative effort, uniting a city
The gift, which was described by government (City of Corona Parks and
MROSD Land Acquisition Manager Craig '< Recreation Department),a county(River-
Britton as "most generous," follows the side County Office on Aging), the federal
District's purchase of 100 acres of land government(Social Security Administra-
from the Hoskings last February.The pur- tion) and private industry (First Inter-
chase left a three-acre remainder contain- state Bank).
ing a two-bedroom home that the Hoskings The service is a no-cost-to-government,
originally planned to retain for their per- no-cost-to-recipient program. For more
sonal use. information, contact Jim Ward, Center
The District's long-range plans call for Coordinator, Corona Senior Center. De-
a ranger residence in the area of the 670-• partment of Parks and Recreation,921 S.
acre Whittemore Gulch Redwoods, the Belle St., Corona,CA 91720.
k.
Claims 83-14 Revised
Meetinf 3-18
July 2', L983
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
C L A I M S
Amount Name Description
Ir
�5213 $ 346. 94 Ace Fire Equipment' Co. Fire Extinguisher Service
5214 29. 15 Alvord and. Ferguson Ranger Name Tags
5215 12.40 Amerigas Oxygen/Acetylene Refill
5216 15.98 Matthew Bender and Co. , Inc. Book al
5217 105.00 James Boland Reimbursement for Uniform Dye
Service
II5218 206. 72 CA Water Service Co. Water Service-Rancho San Antonio `
5219 827.24 W.J. Chandler Associates Consulting Services
5220 44.42 Clark' s Auto Parts Miscellaneous Parts for District
Vehicles ,
',5221 1,000.00 Clear Con Corporation Brush Clearing-Manzanita Ridge
Open Space Preserve
5222 213.00 Communications Research Co. Radio Maintenance Service
5223 12.00 The Country Almanac Subscription
5224 86. 38 Crest Copies Monte Bello Open Space Brochure
and Blueline
5225 166.94 H.S. Crocker Co. Miscellaneous Office Supplies
5226 280.47 Curtis Lindsay, Inc. Filing Cabinet
,5227 4,446.00 Flinn, Gray and Herterich Insurance Coverage
5228 400.00 Foss and Associates Personnel Consulting Fee-June
5229 496. 73 Robert Foust Miscellaneous Repairs for
Rental Unit-Skyline
5230 33.09 The Frog Pond Local Meal Conferences
5231 159 .48 Graphicstat Inc. Artwork Enlargement
5232 55. 81 Herbert Grench Reimbursement-Local Meal
Conference
5233 337.53 HAI Computer Services , Inc. Computer Services-May
5234 108.50 Los Altos Garbage Co. Garbage Service
5235 23.04 Los Altos Stationers Miscellaneous Office Supplies
5236 15.00 McElroy' s Towing Towing Service
5237 676.50 Lynn Marsh Design,Layout and Pasteup-
Openspace,Summer ' 83
5238 30. 80 Minton' s Lumber and Supply Shop Supplies
5239 165 .00 N.R.P.A. Conference Registration-M.GiYndert
I
Claims 83-14 'a 2
Mr - '-ing 83-18 e se
d v
J 27, 1983
Amount Name Description
5240 $ 127. 35 Norney`s Office Supplies
5241 , 100.47 Orchard Supply 'Hardware Miscellaneous Field and Shop
Supplies
5242 28.86 PG and E Utilities
� 5243 1,259.68 Peninsula Oil Co. Gas for District Vehicles
'' S244 23.04 Pete Ellis Dodge Miscellaneous Parts for District
Vehicles
5245 181.32 Pine Cone Lumber Co. . Wood Preservative for Fence Posts
5246 7, 712.09 Pinkerton' s Inc. Security Services-Hassler
5247 43.00 R.S.V.P. Computer Seminar-J.Fiddes,C.Britt+r)
5248 257.00 REDI Microfiche-Santa Cruz County. ,
5249 2 .9480.00 Herb Regnart Discing-Rancho San Antonio,Fremont
Older and .Pichetti Open Space
Preserves .
5250 3,349. 72 Rogers,Vizzard and Tallett Legal Services-June
5251 19.44 Ricker Machinery Co. Field Equipment Repairs
5252 600.00 Santa Clara County Survey of Boundary Points-El
Sereno Open Space Preserve
5253 11.17 San Jose Art Drafting Materials
5254 120,00 Scribner Graphic Press Inc. Typesgtting-Monte Bello Brochure
and Windy Hill Sign
5255 12. 77 Sears Tool Box
5256 37.00 Pat Starrett Private Vehicle Expense
52,57 5 ,137.00 Thompson and Thompson Fence Co. Cyclone Fence-Hassler
5258 10.31 Tools-R-Us Shop Supplies
5259 79.12 The Tufnut Works Tufnuts for Signs-Windy Hill Open
Space Preserve
5260 123. 76 Union Oil Co. Gas for District Vehicles
5261 176.03 Rich Voss Materials & Trucking Rock for Repair of Trails and
Delivery
5262 44.95 R. Watson Repair of Stove-Rental Unit
5263 48.52 Alice Watt Private Vehicle Expense
5264 141.22 West Coast Rebar Co. Trail Maintenance Materials-Windy
Hill Open Space Preserve
5265 172.95 William Tannenbaum Educational Assistance
5266 744.54 William T. Wilkins Interest on Trust Fund
5267 916. 37 Xerox Installment Payment,Maintenance
Agreement, and Supplies
5268 117.16 ZZZ Sanitation Portable Toilet
5269 *500. 00 Keller & Daseking, Architects Initial Payment for Plans and
Specifications-Hassler Demolition
*Emergency Check 7-20-83
Claims 83-14 Page 3
-eting 83-18 Revised
Amount Name aly Ndcription
5276 $ 235.00 Cheryl Kollin Consulting Services-Hassler Demolition
5271 **20.00 Western Title Insurance Closing Fees-Ertell Property
5272 132.53 Petty Cash Postage, Private Vehicle Expense,Photo
Supplies ,Film and Mailers ,Local meal
Conferences .
I
I
i
**Emergency Check 7-22-83
Clair '3-14 Revised
Meet. 83-18
July �� , 1983
I
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
C L A I M S
# Amount Name Description
5213 $ 346.94 Ace Fire Equipment- Co. Fire Extinguisher Service
5214 29. 15 Alvord and. Ferguson Ranger Name Tags
II5215 12.40 Amerigas Oxygen/Acetylene Refill
' 5216 15.98 Matthew Bender and Co. , Inc. Book
5217 105.00 James Boland Reimbursement for Uniform Dye
Service
5218 206. 72 CA Water Service Co. Water Service-Rancho San Antonio
5219 827.24 W.J. Chandler Associates Consulting Services
5220 44.42 Clark's Auto Parts Miscellaneous Parts for District '
Vehicles
5221 1,000.00 Clear Con Corporation Brush Clearing-Manzanita Ridge
Open Space Preserve
5222 213.00 Communications Research Co. Radio Maintenance Service
5223 12.00 The Country Almanac Subscription
5224 86. 38 Crest Copies Monte Bello Open. Space Brochure
and Blueline
5225 166.94 H.S. Crocker Co. Miscellaneous Office Supplies
5226 280.47 Curtis Lindsay, Inc. Filing Cabinet
5227 4,446.00 Flinn, Gray and Herterich Insurance Coverage
5228 400.00 Foss and Associates Personnel Consulting Fee-June
5229 496. 73 Robert Foust Miscellaneous Repairs for
Rental Unit-Skyline
15230 33.09 The Frog Pond Local Meal Conferences
5231 159 .48 Graphicstat Inc. Artwork Enlargement
:5232 55.81 Herbert Grench Reimbursement-Local Meal
Conference
5233 337.53 HAI Computer Services , Inc. Computer Services-May
5234 108.50 Los Altos Garbage Co. Garbage Service
5235 23.04 Los Altos Stationers Miscellaneous Office Supplies
5236 15.00 McElroy' s Towing Towing Service
15237 676.50 Lynn Marsh Design,Layout and Pasteup-
Openspace,Summer ' 83
5238 30. 80 Minton's Lumber and Supply Shop Supplies
5239 165.00 N.R.P.A. Conference Registration-M.Girndert
Claims83-14 Ka& 2
Mer 1g 83-18
Ju: .70 1983
Amount Name Description
j5240 $ 127. 35 Norney's Office Supplies
5241 100.47 Orchard Supply 'Hardware Miscellaneous Field and Shop
Supplies
15242 28.86 PG and E Utilities
: 5243 1,259.68 Peninsula Oil Co. Gas for District Vehicles
5244 23.04 Pete Ellis Dodge Miscellaneous Parts for District
Vehicles
5245 181. 32 Pine Cone Lumber Co. Wood Preservative for Fence Posts
5246 7,712.09 . Pinkerton' s Inc. Security Services-Hassler
5247 43.00 R.S.V.P. Computer Seminar-J.Fiddes ,C.Brittor
5248 257.00 REDI Microfiche-Santa Cruz County. ',
5249 2 ,480.00 Herb Regnart Discing-Rancho San Antonio,Fremont
Older and .Pichetti., Open Space
Preserves .
5250 3,349.72 Rogers ,Vizzard and Tallett Legal -Services-June
', 5251 19.44 Ricker Machinery Co. Field Equipment Repairs
5252 600.00 Santa Clara County Survey of Boundary Points-El
Sereno Open Space Preserve
I5253 11.17 San Jose Art Drafting Materials
5254 120.00 Scribner Graphic Press Inc. Typesetting-Monte Bello Brochure
and Windy Hill Sign
I15255 12.77 Sears Tool Box
5256 37.00 Pat Starrett Private Vehicle Expense
5257 5 ,187.00 Thompson and Thompson Fence Co. Cyclone Fence-Hassler
5258 10. 31 Tools-R-Us Shop Supplies
5259 79.12 The Tufnut Works Tufnuts for Signs-Windy Hill Open
Space Preserve
5260 123. 76 Union Oil Co. Gas for District Vehicles
5261 176.03 Rich Voss Materials & Trucking Rock for Repair of Trails and
Delivery
5262 44.95 R. Watson Repair of Stove-Rental Unit
5263 48.52 Alice Watt Private Vehicle Expense
5264 141.22 West Coast Rebar Co. Trail '4aintenance Materials-Windy
Hill Open Space Preserve
5265 172.95 William Tannenbaum Educational Assistance
5266 744.54 William T. Wilkins Interest on Trust Fund
5267 916. 37 Xerox Installment Payment,Maintenance
Agreement, and Supplies
5268 117. 16 ZZZ Sanitation Portable Toilet
5269 *500.00 Keller & Daseking, Architects Initial Payment for Plans and
Specifications-Hassler Demolition
,Emergency Check 7-20-83
r
"laims 83-14 Page 3
,eeting 83-18 Revised
Amount Name July3cdcrrption
5276 $ 235.00 Cheryl Kollin Consulting Services-Hassler Demolition
5271 **20.00 Western Title Insurance Closing Fees-Ertell Property
5272 132.53 Petty Cash Postage, Private Vehicle Expense,Photo
Supplies ,Film and Mailers,Local Meal
Conferences .
**Emergency Check 7-22-83