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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415) 965-4717
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday BOARD OF DIR—E—CTO—RS 375 Distel Circle, D-1
August 24, 1983 Los Altos, California
A G E 14 D A
(7:30) ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (July 27, 1983)
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
(7:45) 1 . Volunteer Recognition -- H. Grench
(8:05) 2. Resolution of Appreciation to Pierre Joske -- H. Grench
Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Pierre Joske
(8:10) 3. Resolution of Appreciation to Barbara Green -- H. Turner
Resolution Expressing Deepest Appreciation to Barbara Green
(8:15) 4. Election of New Board President -- H. Turner
OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
(8:25) 5. Discussion of the Charge of the San Mateo County/Hassler Liaison Comittee
H. Turner
(9:10) 6. Hassler Health Home Property Approval of Contractor to Complete Fire Protection
System -- D. Woods
(9:30) 7. Final Adoption of the Long Ridge Open Space Preserve Use and Management Plan
D. Woods
NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
(9:35) 8. Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve Use and Management Plan -- D. Woods
(9:55) 9. Revision of Authorized Signatories for District Accounts and Safe Deposit Box
J. Fiddes
(10:10) 10. Bid Award for Monte Bello Road Project -- D. Woods
(10:15) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
CLAIMS
CLOSED SESSION (Land Negotiations and Litigation)
ADJOURNMENT
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address the Board under Oral Communications. When recognized, please
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Meetina 83-18
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MIDPENINSUIA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415)965-4717
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JULY 27, 1983
MINUTES
I. ROLL CALL
President Barbara Green called the meeting to order at 7 :37 P.M.
Members Present: Katherine Duffy, Daniel Wendin, Barbara Green, Edward
Shelley, Nonette Hanko, Harry Turner, and Richard Bishop.
Personnel Present: Herbert Grench, David Hansen, Stanley Norton, Michael
Foster, Jean Fiddes, William Tannenbaum, Mary Gundert, James Boland,
John Escobar, Pat Starrett, Emma Johnson and Joan Combs.
II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A) June 22, 1983
N. Hanko stated the first sentence of the second paragraph on page
five should -ead "H. Turner distributed and summarized his report as
a member of the Liaison Committee for the Hassler Health Home
Buildings" . D. Wendin stated the last sentence in the next to last
paragraph on page six be amended to read "C. Britton suggested con-
tact not be made until after the July 27 meeting so there would be
something concrete to take to them regarding the use issue" .
Motion: N. Hanko moved the approval of the June 22, 1983 minutes as
amended. R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously, with E. Bishop and K. Duffy abstaining from
the vote since they had not been Present at the meeting.
B) July 6, 1983
Motion: E. Shelley moved the approval of the minutes of July 6, 1983.
K. Duffy seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously,,
with B. Green and H. Turner abstaining from the vote since
they had not been present at the meeting.
III . WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
J Fiddes stated the Board had received the following written communica-
tions :
a copy of the 1983-1988 Plan for the Peninsula Open Space Trust;
a letter from Robert E. Durkee, Conservation Chair, Sierra Group, San
Mateo County Group of the Loma Prieta Chapter, requesting the Board delay
any decision concerning the demolition of the Hassler buildings until
an assessment was made of the energies and organizational strengths of
the cultural and environmental groups interested in rehabilitating the
buildings;
a letter inviting the Board members to join the California Association of
Park and Recreation Commissioners and Board Members; and
a letter from Harry H. Haeussler of Los Altos, complimenting the Dis-
trict on the new Windy Hill trails and discussing three suggestions to
improve the trails.
J. Fiddes stated the Board had received either written or telephone
communications in favor of retaining some of the Hassler buildings for
Herbert A.Grench.General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,None"e G.Hanko.Richard S.Bishop,Edward G Shelley.Harry A.Turner.Daniel G.Wendin
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use by the San Mateo County Arts Council from the following:
1. K.M. Brignolo (no address)
2. Mary Jane Elright, 3310 Brittan Avenue, #12, San Carlos
3. Valerie Roberts, 2760 Melendy Drive, #5, San Carlos
4. Mr. and Mrs. D. Hartnett, Brittan Avenue, San Carlos
5. Mr. and Mrs. Hans Arum, 141 Leslie Drive, San Carlos
6. Dana Marie Bunnett, Coordinator, Very Special Arts Festival, 1202
Himmel Avenue, Redwood City
J. Fiddes said written or telephone communications opposed to the use of
the Hassler property for any purpose other than open space had been re-
ceived from the following:
1. Lewis E. Howard, 3299 La Mesa Drive, #9, San Carlos
2. Dorothy M. Howard, same as above
3. R. Graham Wahn, 3331 Brittan Avenue, #8, San Carlos
4. Judy Wahn, same as above
5. R. W. Dehner, 165 Leslie Drive, San Carlos
6. Jean R. Dehner, same as above
7. Joseph Rick, 135 Leslie Drive, San Carlos
She noted that several individuals above noted that when they voted to
form the assessment district they were told the property would be used
for open space and the buildings would be removed.
Additional written communications included:
a note from Mary io Melanson, 3320 Brittan Avenue, #8, San Carlos, stating
she did not approve of the Council 's retention of any of the Hassler
buildings unless it is agreed that none of the funds being provided be
used for this purpose;
a letter from Cindy Rubin, Project Administrator, North Santa Clara County
Solid Waste Management Authority, requesting that a presentation be made
to Board members about the Authority' s recent studies, including the use
of Bryan Canyon as a landfill and possibly as a site for an energy
recovery facility;
a letter from Claude A. Look for the T.I.V.C. Steering Committee re-
questing $2000 of funding for the Trails Information and Volunteer Center;
a letter from the Jameson Family, Los Altos Hills regarding caretaking
possibilities for the upper house at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Pre-
serve;
a letter from Joseph M. Whelan, Portola Valley, in support of the San
Mateo County Arts Council 's proposal; and
a letter from Jane Leddy, 1860 Parrott Drive, San Mateo, regarding
the Hassler buildings and expressing her support for the Arts Council' s
proposal if the buildings are structurally sound.
B. Green stated the letters from Cindy Rubin and Claude A. Look would be
discussed during Informational Reports.
IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
B. Green stated the agenda was adopted as presented by Board consensus.
V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Harry Haeussler of Los Altos discussed the new Windy Hill trails, noting
experienced horsemen would have no problem riding the trails. He noted
there were some trees along the trail that needed trimming, and N. Hanko
suggested appropriate signing be installed if necessary regarding eques-
trian use of the trail.
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VI. OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
A. Proposed Annexation to District of Sunland Park Area of Saratoga
H. Grench reviewed memorandum M-83-84 of July 19, 1983, noting the Board
was being asked to consider applying to the Santa Clara County Local
Agency Formation Commission in order to initiate annexation procedures.
Motion: K. Duffy moved the adoption of Resolution 83-31, a Resolution
of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District Requesting Initiation of Annexation Procedures is
of the Sunland Park Area of Saratoga by the Santa Clara County
Local Agency Formation Commission. N. Hanko seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
B. Hassler Use and Management Plan for Buildings and Response to the
San Mateo County Arts Council ' s Proposal
H. Grench stated staff had been notified late in the afternoon that Les
McCargo, Interim Director, Department of Parks and Recreation, State of
California, had signed a letter concerning the Hassler acquisition Land
and Water Conservation Fund grant project andnoted a transcript of the
letter taken over the telephone by District staff had been distributed.
He stated the letter, written in response to C. Britton' s letter of
July 6 , 1983 rega�rding the San Mateo County Arts Council proposal for
use of the Hassler property, said the Council ' s proposal was incompatible
with the existing contract for the grant and with Land and Water Conser-
vation Fund policies . He noted Mr. McCargo had stated that carving out
the area in question with the buildings would "gut" the project and
diminish the character to such a degree the entire project would have
to be reconsidered and that the District had two choices: 1) accent the
Council ' s proposal and relinquish the Grant or 2) reject the Council ' s
proposal and continue with the project as approved. H. Grench stated
the Hassler Land and Water Conservation Fund arant was for $1. 1 million.
In response to questions from H. Turner and N. Hanko, H. Grench stated
C. Britton' s letter of July 6 had been included in the packet, noted he
thought the Council ' s more recent proposal had been forwarded to the
State, and explained the complexities of conversion of property acquired
or developed with Land and Water Conservation Fund assistance.
D. Hansen reviewed portions of the staff report R-83-33, dated July 21,
1983, noting an architectural firm and a landscaping firm had been
hired and testing was being done for the proposed- removal of PCBs and
asbestos on the site. He said staff felt the buildings were a visible
tangible intrusion on the site and showed a photograph of the' site that
did not include any buildings . He said the building site itself was
the most valuable area for open space use on the property and said if
the proposal were accepted, cars and related human activity would cause
the loss of wildlife in the area.
D. Hansen stated that, based on the results of current boring tests,
the recommendation was to truck all material from the demolition process
off the site. He noted that the current estimates for total demolition
were $280,000, while the cost for partial demolition was $156 , 000, but
added the savings were minuscule in terms of the loss of open space.
H. Grench noted the report included a memorandum from C. Britton on the
financial considerations regarding the San Mateo Arts Council ' s use of
the existing buildings. H. Grench then discussed the policy questions
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contained in the taff report, noting the Board had previously not con-
sidered other proposals for possible uses of the site, including a senior
citizens ' housing program, since the District was acquiring the land for
open space purposes. He stated staff was recommending the demolition
of all the buildings .
K. Duffy, referring to the report of the Hassler Liaison Committee (re-
port R-83-32 of July 22, 1983) , stated the Committee had recommended the
matter be discussed again at the second meeting in August if the Board
decided to proceed with the proposal. She noted, however, that the
Committee had not seen the letter from the State at the time this recom-
mendation was made. N. Hanko suggested substituting a parcel for the
Hassler property in o-rder to keep the grant, noting she felt it was
improper for the State to overlook the positive aspects of the Arts
Council ' s proposal. She suggested tabling the decision on the proposal
until a delegation from the Arts Council could go to Sacramento and ir.ee-:
with State officials to discuss the proposal .
E. Shelley noted that if the Board continued to consider this proposal,
the other proposals that had been turned down in the past should be re-
considered.
R. Bishop stated the letter from the State created an impassable obstacle.
He suggested the general project be discussed by the members of the Arts
Council and public present, after which the Board should make a decision
on the proposal.
Nancy Jalonen, speaking in behalf of the San Mateo Arts Council, stated
she aid not want to jeopardize the Land and Water Conservation Fund grant,
and stated that if the Board were to table its decision on the Council ' s
proposal, the District and the Council could enter into a new. kind of
partnership and examine the possibilities together. - She noted the cover
photo of an issue of the Openspace had shown artists in the fields of
Monte Bello and discussed portions� of the District' s Masterplan as they
related to the Council ' s proposal. She said she hoped for a marriage of
the goals of the District and the Arts Council, and discussed the interest
of several environmental groups in using some of the Hassler facilities.
She cited a letter from Lennie Roberts in support of the Council ' s
proposal and urging the Board to work with the Council.
Thomas W. Novotny, Vice President, Construction Division, Novo Enter-
prises Incorporated, 160 Seale Avenue, Palo Alto, stated he, at the
request of the Arts Council, had inspected the Hassler buildings and said
they could be rehabilitated. He said rehabilitation ' costs would not
be as high as figures cited by District staff, noted he did not feel
the buildings were an intrusion on the site, and expressed his support
for the Arts Council' s proposal.
Jim Gazer, speaking for the Council 's proposal, stated he had favored
saving the buildings for economic reasons, but noted the State' s letter
regarding the grant appeared to "shoot down" the proposal.
N. Jalonen discussed what the Arts Council had done with respect to the
recommendations made by the Board' s Liaison Committee for the use of the
buildings. She noted the studios and gallery would be open to the public
at all times, public events would be held on the site two to four times
a year, and the Council would sponsor an art contest.
George Duggar from the San Mateo Arts Council discussed the financing of
the Council ' s proposal, including annual operating revenues and expendi-
tures and capital costs for improvements and renovation. He outlined
the Council ' s funding plans, noting they were hoping to receive one
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$300, 000 grant and six annual grants and said that through a combination
of ways they were planning to secure necessary funding over a period of
time.
Ruth Waters from the San Mateo County Arts Council discussed the cost
breakdown of the projected capital improvements and the three building
restoration phases . She explained a detailed floorplan of the buildings,
noting how the space would be used for the visual arts, environmental
activities, performing arts, galleries, administration, and bathrooms.
She said there was wheelchair access to every part of the complex and
added the amount of rental space was 20,000 square feet. Ms. Waters
discussed the proposed management of the center and cited portions of
the District's Masterplan which she felt would allow for the type of
project the Arts Council was proposing.
Karl Schmit of Sunnyvale, a music instructor at Foothills College, spoke
in favor of the Arts Council 's proposal.
John Gamon, President, Santa Clara Valley Chapter, California Native
Plant Society, discussed the July 19 tour of the Hassler site eleven
members of the Society had taken and distributed a letter to the Board
on this matter. He noted the members of the group did not agree on
whether the buildings should be saved and discussed the need to eradicate
the introduced weeds on the site. He stated he felt the decision on the
Arts Council ' s proposal should be tabled.
Bill Russell, a member of the Board of Directors of the Arts Council,
stated the District' s Board members should not vote on the merits of
the Arts Council ' s proposal at this meeting and said the Arts Council
should send a delegation to Sacramento to discuss the Council 's proposal
and the Land and Water Conservation fund grant with State officials.
Dick Hill, speaking in behalf of the Board of Directors of the Brittan
Heights Condominium Association, stated the Association had passsed a
resolution stating the District should respect the commitments made to
the Brittan Heights homeowners and keep Hassler as complete open space.
He noted that when the Brittan Heights Assessment District had been
formed, homeowners had been told the buildings would be removed. Ruth
Waters stated she had not had the opportunity to address the Association's
Board of Directors on the Arts Council's proposal and noted Joseph Judge,
a past President of the Condominium Association had previously expressed
his support for the Council ' s proposal.
Phyllis Cangemi, 1331 American i.7ay, Menlo Park, expressed her support
for a managed arts center combined with open space and proposed the
Board table any decision on the Council ' s proposal at this time,
noting there night be other options, such as botanical gardens and
field labs that the Eoard might want to consider.
Fred Endicott, a Brittan Heights resident and former chairman of
the committee to save Hassler, noted the wilderness and open space
aspects of the Hassler site would be lost if the Arts Council 's
proposal were accepted. He discussed the intrusion of cars traffic,
and noise resulting fro.— an Arts Center. He stated he did not
support the project and noted when the assessment district was formed,
people were told the site would be total open snace without the
buildings.
Walter Smithev, Coordinator for i dather-a-ics , Science, and Fnvironmental/
Energy Education, San !,lateo County Office of Education, noted he had
distributed a letter to the Board at the meeting ana stated his
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support for the ::tention of the Hassler buildings. He noted the
buildings could provide a site for environmental education activ-*Lties,
including overnight stays. He stated that in the future access to
environmental c&,nps will be less of an option because of the expense
of transporting children to more distant locations. He requested the
Board defer any decisions of the Arts Council 's proposal until
different options could be examined.
Charles Fiddler spokein favor of preserving the buildings for use
by the Arts Council.
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ark Johnson of Los Altos expressed his support for the Arts Council 's
proposal and the retention of the buildings, citing the need for human
open space.
Judy Wahn, a member of the Brittan Heights Condominium Association
stated the assessment district had been formed with the understanding
the buildings would be demolished. She discussed the problems of
noise that would be created if the proposal were accepted and stated
she did not support the Council 's proposal.
Harry Haeussler of Los Altos said the Board should not delay in making
a decision on the Council ' s proposal.
Bill Spangle of Portola Valley urged the Board not to make any
decision on the proposal tonight, noting he felt the State 's response
regarding the grant warranted further examination and' discussion
regarding the role cl" the arts in recreation and open space.
Debby Wright, 13331 P=,erican Way, Mienlo Park, , requested the Board
delay its decision on the matter.
Anne Degheest, , .136 ' La Mesa '"'rive, San Carlos, requested the Board
make its decision tonight.
Phil Fonsaka, a possible contractor for the Arts Council 's restoration
of the buildings, stated the Board 's decision should be tabled until
the Arts Council had an opportunity to deal with the information
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frora the State about the gran-IC..
Barbara Weisner of Palo Alto expressed her support for the Council' s
proposal.
N. Hankc, reviewed portions of the Liaison Committee's report, noting
other Committee members would probably want to speak since there had not
been total Committee member agreement on all items. She noted the
Committee had tried to put together criteria for the Arts Council ' s pro-
posal that would allow for a significant amount of public access and use,
including environmental education use. She said she felt the Council ' s
current proposal was different from the proposal presented to the State
for review, and noted she felt Arts Council representatives and perhaps
a member of the Board should meet with State officials to explain the
proposal with particular emphasis on the areas relating to public use.
H. Turner questioned N. Jalonen on whether Council representatives had
been able to contact City and County of San Francisco representatives to
secure an extension of the December 31 deadline for trucking material off
the site. N. Jalonen responded the Council had been in contact with Paul
Scannell, Assistant County Manager at the County of San Mateo and he had
indicated an extension would be possible.
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K. Duffy stated the Liaison Committee had sought to identify all the
risks and problems involved with the Arts Council 's proposal for both the
District and the Council and noted the Committee's report addressed
such items. She stated the Board had to indicate whether there were four
votes in support of the basic concept of the Arts Council ' s proposal,
regardless of any financial impacts. She expressed her support for the
proposal and the uses of the buildings proposed by the Council, noting
she had always felt the Hassler site would have requests for more in-
tensive use because of its close proximity to the urban center. She said
the Council ' s dream for the Arts Center was similar to the dreams indivi-
duals had to form a special district to preserve open space, and she
stated she supported delaying any Board decision on the project at this
time. She noted the District could not offer financial support and open
space resources to every group making requests to the District, but said
the Arts Council' s request deserved the District' s approval.
D. Wendin stated the decision on the Council' s proposal should not be
delayed and said he supported staff' s recommendation to raze the build-
ings. He noted he had hoped the Council would return with a proposal
that merged appropriate levels of public use with non-public uses and
stated he felt the current proposal was much too intense for the site.
He stated the proposed plan to manage the project was not satisfactory
for the District and added the Arts Council had not indicated, as he had
hoped they would at this meeting, where necessary funding would come from
for their project and major capital expenditures. He said he felt the
District would not have supported the project at the time of acquisition
when the Board decided to spend $3.5 million of public funds to acquire
the property, and noted he felt that if such a project had been approved,
the District would not have been the lead agency in the acquisition. He
stated the Hassler site was not the right place for the Arts Council ' s
proposal and noted that if the golf course is built on the Edgewood Park
site, the Hassler site will be the only close-in openspace site in this
section of the District. Citing Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve as
an example, he added that close-in open space, with none or a few struc-
tures, was a valuable asset for environmental education.
R. Bishop stated he had explained at previous meetings the reasons he
wanted the Hassler site to be complete open space, confirmed that the
Brittan Heights residents had been told the buildings would be razed,
except for perhaps one or two small buildings that might be used for
ranger residences, and said it was important for the District to honor
the commitments it had made to the members of the assessment district,
as well as maintain its credibility with those individuals who help
the District to acquire openspace. He stated he felt that if the Dis-
trict pursued the Arts Council' s proposal, all the financial risk would
fall on the District. He said the Board should nake a decision on the
proposal at this meeting and noted he supported the entire site being
converted to openspace.
H. Turner stated he favored adopting the staff' s recommendation since a
commitment had been made to the Brittan Heights residents who formed the
assessment district that the buildings would be razed and for that reason
he did not feel the State would change its mind about the grant. He said
he did not want the public to forfeit the grant funds. He added that
with a different set of facts he could have been pursuaded to approve the
Council ' s project; however, he could not now support the project at
this time.
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E. Shelley state, e would support staff rec-, ..mendation, noting he had
not been persuaded to approve the Arts Council 's proposal.
Motion: D. Wendin moved,
the Board adopt the interim use and management
plan for the Hassler site as contained in report R-83-17 and
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.
E. Shelley seconded the motion. The motion passed on the
following vote:
Ayes: D. Wendin, B. Green, E. Shelley, H. Turner and R. Bishoo.
Noes: K. Duffy and N. Hanko. Directors Duffy and Hanko voted
against the motion for the reasons stated during the
discussion.
Motion: D. Wendin moved the District return the Arts Council 's $2000
contribution which was for the engineering study. H. Turner
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
N. Hanko expressed her concerns regarding how staff could more adequately
inform the public about buildings available for public use at the time a
property was acquired. E. Shelley stated he felt staff was carrying out
Board policy, and '.;. Hanko said she may place an item on a future agenda
on how other agencies deal with excess property.
The Board recessed fcr a break at 10 :20 P.M. and reconvened for the
public meeting at 10 : 30 P.M.
C. Final Adoption of Interim Use and Management Plan for the Ertell
Property Add44_-tion to Manzanita Ridge open Space Preserve (Memorane.u7i
M-83-83 of July 14 , 1983)
D. Hansen stated escrow had closed on the property and staff had received
no public comments on the proposed interim use and management recom. menda-
tions.
Motion; K. Duffy moved the approval of the interim use and management
recommendations, including unofficially naming the property as
an addition to the Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve, and with-
holding the property from dedication as contained in report
R-83-30 for the former Ertell property. D. Wendin seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
VII. NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
A. Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve Use and Management Plan Review
D. Hansen reviewed the use and management plan for the Saratoga Gap Open
Space Preserve as contained in report R-83-31 of July 19 , 1983, and
M. Gundert showed slides to illustrate various parts of the report.
D. Hansen stated staff was recommending the four main structures on Char-
coal Road not be demolished at this time, but noted staff would not
actively solicit further public uses of the structures. He noted possible
future uses for the structures might be a Santa Clara County Park Ranger
facility, and a possible hike-in day use area and/or overnight backpack
area.
E. Shelley stated he was bothered by the recommendation to retain the
structures, but noted he considered the possible backpack camp use of
the structures consistent with Board policy. N. Hanko stated she was
pleased with the recommendation for the structures, but hoped it did not
foreclose other proposals that might be received for potential use of
the structures.
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Motion: H. Turner moved the Board tentatively adopt the use and manage-
ment plan for the Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve as contained
in the staff report, including the B.oard's intention to dedi-
cate the 80 acre former Gunetti-Larrus parcel. R. Bishop
seconded the motion.
Discussion: K. Duffy stated placement of the entry sign for
the Preserve should take into consideration people sometimes
playing in the snow in that area, that she would like to see
the trail connections avoid the steep part of Charcoal Road,
and that there was still debris in the area where the trailer
had been located. R. Bishop requested staff consult with the
Board on the relocation of the water tank to the Monte Bello
Open Space Preserve so that the Board would be assured the water
tank would not be a visual intrusion. Later in the meeting,
D. Wendin discussed the reasons the Gunetti-Larrus property
was being recommended for dedication, noting the District
could still transfer the land to Santa Clara County even though
it was dedicated. The motion passed unanimously.
B. Windy Hill Open Space Preserve Temporary Trail Easement - Lands of
Corte Madera Associates
H. Grench summarized remorandum M-83-82 of July 18, 1983 regarding the
temporary trail easement. D. Hansen discussed the August 7 dedication
ceremony, sponsored by Peninsula Open Space Trust, for the new Windy
Hill trails, and Directors Shelley and Turner indicated they would attend
the ceremony.
Motion: H. Turner moved the Board approve and accept the temporary trail
easement for the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve. E. Shelley
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
C. Request to Reclassify Public Communications Aide Position
H. Grench reviewed memorandum M-83-86 of July 19, 1983 noting staff was
recommending the position be reclassified to a three-quarters tine
secretarial position. He noted the secretarial job specification had
been changed to include some minor revisions. J. Fiddes described the
process that would be followed to fill the position.
Motion: R. Bishop moved the Board approve the reclassification of the
Public Communications Aide position to the position of Sec-
retary, assign the position the salary range of Step -No. 155-185
in the District' s 1983-1984 Salary Pay Plan, approve the revised
job specification for Secretary, approve the amended Salary
Pay Plan, and authorize the General Manager to proceed in the
filling of the position. E. Shelley seconded the notion. The
motion passed unanimously.
VIII. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
B. Green stated the request for $2000 of funding from Claude A. Look
for the Trails Information and Volunteer Group Steering Committee should
be placed on the next feasible agenda for consideration. D. Hansen
briefly discussed the project and D. Wendin stated staff should discuss
the request for initial seed money and the possibility of on-going con-
tributions if the Center were undertaking work the District would normally
do.
After discussion on whether the Board should request a formal presenta-
tion from the North Santa Clara County Solid Waste Management Authority,
B. Green stated the Board' s consensus that a presentation be placed on
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the agenda of a ,..cure Board meeting. D. Wendin stated he felt repre-
sentatives from CROAKS should also be able to present their arguments.
H. Turner stated Leslie Doolittle had been appointed the City Manager
for Woodside and said Councilmembers Bob Kirkwood and Ellen Newlands were
not running for re-election.
B. Green stated the first meeting in August would probably be her last
Board meeting since she would be moving to Texas.
H. Grench reported on how the District was effected by the State' s budget
and said a condensed version of the District' s display was on exhibit
at the Mountain View Community Center.
D. Hansen stated he had received five major applications for use of the
upper house at Rancho San Antonio open Space Preserve. In response to
a question from E. Shelley, he stated staff would be reviewing the
applications and would then like to pass them on to the Upper House
Committee for review. D. Wendin noted the Upper House Committee had
been disbanded and said he would like to be on the Committee that reviewed
the applications.
IX. CLAIMS
Motion: E. Shelley moved the approval of the revised claims 83-14 ,
dated July 27 , 1983. K. Duffy seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
X. CLOSED SESSION
The Board recessed to Closed Session on land negotiation and litigation
matters at 11:15 P.M.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
The Board reconvened to adjourn at 11 :40 P.M.
Jean H. Fiddes
District Clerk
Claims 83-14 Revised
Meeting 83-18
July 2 1983
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
C L A I M S
Amount Name Des'criptiOn
5213 $ 346.94 Ace Fire Equpment' Co. Fire Extinguisher Service
214 29.15 Alvord and. Ferguson Ranger Name Tags
�215 12.40 Amerigas Oxygen/acetylene Refill
$216 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. Chan lar Associates Consulting Services
5220 44.42 Clark's Parts Miscellaneous Parts for District
Vehicles
15221 1,000.00 Clear Con, Corporation Brush Clearing-Manzanita Ridge
Open Space Preserve
�222 213.00 Co==icarions Research Co. Radio Maintenance Service
�223 12.00 The Cotmn=7- Almanac Subscription
5224 86. 38 Crest Copies Monte Bello Open Space Brochure
and Blueline
a225 166.94 H.S. Crocker Co. Miscellaneous Office Supplies
�'226 280.47 Curtis Lindsay, Inc. Filing Cabinet
I�,227 4,446.00 Flinn, Gray and Herterich Insurance Coverage
$228 400.00 Foss and Associates Personnel Consulting Fee-June
i229 496. 73 Robert Foust Miscellaneous Repairs for
Rental Unit-Skyline
I'230 33.09 The Frog Pond Local Meal Conferences
231 159.48 Graphicstat Inc. Artwork Enlargement
I5232 55. 81 Herbert Grench Reimbursement-Local Meal
Conference
5233 337.53 HAI Computer Services , Inc. Computer Services-May
5234 103.50 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
239 165 .00 N.R.P.A. Conference Registration-M.G&der
Meeting 3-18
27, 1983 F
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
I5244 23.04 Pete Ellis Dodge Miscellaneous Parts for District
Vehicles
3245 181. 32 Pine Cone Lumber Co. Wood Preservative for Fence Postsi
5246 7,712.09 Pinkerton's Inc. Security Services-Hassler
,5247 43.00 R.S.V.P. Computer Seminar-J.Fiddes ,C.Brittc
'5248 257.00 REDI Microfiche-Santa Cruz County. . j
5249 20480.00 Herb Regnart Discing-Rancho San Antonio,Fre,,:on
Older and -PichettieOpen Space
Preserves .
�5250 3,349.72 Rogers ,Vizza-rd and Tallett Legal Services-June
II5251 19.4-4 Ricker :-!ac!:-mery Co. Field Equipment Repairs j
5252 600.00 Santa Claza. County Survey of Boundary Points-El
Sereno Open Space Preserve
I5253 11.17 San Jose — t Drafting Materials
5254 120.00 Scribner Graphic Press Inc. Typesdptting-Monte Bello Brochure
and Windy Hill Sign
5255 12.77 Sears Tool Box
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5256 37.00 Pat Starrett Private Vehicle Expense
5257 5 $1187.00 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 Ope. '
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-!•.ind
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 Demaolition
"Emergency Check 7-20-83
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Claims 83-14 Page 3
'Reeting 83-18 Revised
83
Amount Name aly eecription
(270 $ 235.00 Cheryl Kollin Consulting Services-Hassler Demolition
�271 **20.00 Western Title Insurance Closing Fees-Ertell Property
�272 132.53 Petty Cash Postage, Private Vehicle Expense,Photo
Supplies,Film and Mailers ,Loca1 Meal
Conferences .
**Emergency Check 7-22-83
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Meeting 83-21 OF sv�tiy
August 24, 1983 �,���AFO , ��
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Telephone (408)
August 22, 1983
Board of Directors
Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District
375 Distel Circle
Los Altos, California 94022
Re: Proposed North Mary/Central Expressway
Redevelopment Project
On behalf of, and at the request of, the Chairman of the Fiscal
Review Committee, we are herewith forwarding a copy of the
proposed Final Redevelopment Plan for the North Mary/Central
Expressway Redevelopment project.
As you know, this project has already been through the fiscal review
process and a report has been adopted.
This action is taken in accordance with the California Health and
Safety Code, Division 24, Section 33353.4.
Please feel free to contact me at (408) 738-5461 if you have any
concerns related to this transmittal.
Sincerely,
Darr 1. Cathers
DIC:if Administrative Assistant
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ADDRESS ALL MAIL TO: P.O.BOX 60607 ❑ SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA 94088
For deaf access, call TDD/TTY (408) 738-5509
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WRITT=N COMMUNICATION
Meeting 83-21
August 24, 1983
Harry H. Haeussler, Jr.
1094 Highland Circle
Los Altos, Calif. 94022
August 19, 1983
Board of Directors
Midpeninsula Regional open Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos, CA 94022
At your meeting on August 18, 1983, I appreciate and
applaud Director Turner's efforts as Acting President
to keep the meei.ng in order, on the subject, and expe&- :: -
ditious
However, I feel he is slighting the public when he said
he would hear from the board on the matter under dis-
cussion and "a moment or two from the public." ,
The board members are allowed to speak as they please
on a subject and as often as they please. Is the public
only worth "a moment or two"?
Director Turner's remark and his demeanor at the time
left me with the impression that he really didn't care
what the public felt or said, and he was condescending
to let the public speak at all .
Harry Haeussler, Jr.
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT
745 DISTEL DRIVE, LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415)965-4717
August 18, 1983
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the District ' s dog program" .
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Herb:
Gordon Jennings is on our mailing list for agendas
and minutes. He left a message on the reeerd4nq
telephone answering machine last Thursday saying that
he had received the agenda for the Special Mtg only
that day, that it was too late and he wanted to have
input into the meeting. He said he felt the meeting
was called in too much haste.*
I asked Craig if his "message" should be imluded as
a "phone communication" to the Board�,�l�Said I
should check with you as to how we shbuld handle this.
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Meeting 83-21
August 24, 1983
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20 Zapata Way
,, P.ortola Valley, CA 94025
August 17, 1983
Midpeninsula Reg. Open Space Dist.
Attn: Board of Directors
375 Distil Drive
Los Altos, CA 94022 .N
Dear Board Members :
Last Sunday, August 14, we hiked the new Windy Hill Loop
Trail from Alpine Rd. to Skyline and back.
We observed the signs prohibiting dogs from the trail, but
had read in our local papers that your governing board had
seen fit to allow dogs in three of our local parks for one
year, as an experiment. The dogs were to be on leads at all
times .
Well, this magnanimous gesture to the dog owners was not
working on Sunday. We encountered three large dogs which
were NOT on leads . One was a mastif racing down the trail
ahead of his jogging master. The dog ran right through a
group of about eight hikers coming up the trail .
We can see no justification for allowing dogs in our parks .
The examples of the owners we observed Sunday are probably
perfectly normal; hanging onto a lead with an eager dog
doesn' t make for a comfortable hike . It is far more pleasant
to walk along unencumbered, with the animal loose . iv[ore fun
for owner and animal. The dog may well begin the trail on
a lead, but we bet it comes off quickly! It' s completely un-
realistic to have patrols to check on the cheaters . The answer
is simple: leave the dogs at home and allow the natural wild
life and the hikers to enjoy the woods and hills unbothered.
Please give this matter your serious attention again. We
sincerely hope that you will reverse your previous decision.
P .S . To have signs that sincerely,
prohibit dogs, but, in fact, ��.��
permit dogs, further con-
vinces the public that warn- g y
ing signs are meaningless. 1;� _-
Dorothy B. nnedy
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Meeting 83-21
August 24 , 1983
July 29, 1983
115 Shawnee Pass
Portola Valley, Ca. 94025
Board of Directors
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle , Suite D--1
Los Altos, Ca. 94022
I
Dear Board Members:
I have ridden horseback on your new Windy Hill Loop Trail
both ways and want to tell all involved what a beautiful
trail it is. I understand the phone cable and ending or
beginning at Hamms Gulch or Eagle are being taken care of.
I am very upset with the few who have complained, as I do not
share their fears. I am aware that you have a responsibility
to make trails safe and feel you have all done a very good
job of this. .
I believe the problem is not the trail , but the ability of
riders and their horses. The complaints sound like a novice
snow skier saying the expert trails are dangerous. Expert
trails are not dangerous , skiers must evaluate their abilities
and ski on trails so marked.
Possibly Windy Hill Loop should be marked as an intermediate
riders trail and not spoiled in any way for those of us who
enjoy good trail riding. I would resent very much having
the level of a few riders being placed on the majority of
active trail riders. .
Sincerely,
John L. Wild
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WRITTEN OMMUNICATION
Meeting 83-21 Harryy H. Haeussler, Jr.
August 24, 1983 1094 Highland Circle
Los Altos, Calif. 94022
August 19, 1983
Board of Directors
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos, CA 94022
At your special meeting on August 18, 1983, Director
Bishop made a remark to the effect that the Board of
Directors could make a better decision on selecting a
director to replace Ms Barbara Green than the public
could in an election.
I consider this as belittling and insulting. It casts
aspersions on the free election process and expresses
elitism on his part.
Harry H. Haeussler, Jr.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Meeting 83-21
August 24 , 1983
Harry H. Haeussler, Jr.
1094 Highland Circle
Los Altos, Calif. 94022
August 11, 1983
Board of Directors
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos, CA 94022
Re :Mt. Umunhum and Mt. Thayer
At your regualr board meeting last night, during the
discussion of the purchase of the above properties , I
asked if all property owners who have granted easments
over the road into Mt. Umunhum have placed any restrictions
on this easment. His reply was that they have granted
access . Pv1r. Britton, that is, answered.
Unfortunatly, Mr. Britton's answer seemed to me to be evas-
i*e and left me with the impression that sometime in the
future the "public" might be cut off from using this road.
Access can have many different meanings , and "public"
access is far different than owner access , or security
access etc .
Further, even if this road were available to the public
in the future, the cost of making it suitable for public
use and maintaining it suitable for public use was quite
considerable. I doubt that the .owners who might use this
road would be willing to pay for this construction or main-
tenance, leaving only MROSD to pay for it.
Yes , the views are beautiful. Yet MROSD is an OPEN space
district - and to this end the buildings should be de-
molished . I am beginning to get a "gut" feeling that
land bought for OPEN space that happens to have a building
on it will retain that building for some special use other
than open space use, for example the house on Rancho San
Antonio and the recent Hassler hassle (which still seems
not to be resolved) .
I fear that in the above Mt. Umunhum you might be purchas-
ing a "white elephant" . I would like some definite answers
on the road easment,
Very truly yours,
Harry H . Haeussler, Jr.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Meeting 83-21
• August 24 , 1983
MEMO
Date: August 18, 1983
To: All Concerned Persons
From: Barbara Wiesner and Nancy Jalonen
Regarding: Hassler Project
The purpose of this update on the Hassler Project is to inform those involved
about the several lines of inquiry which are being conducted, and on the results
of meetings which have been held. Because a growing coalition has developed
around the project, it is important that good communication be maintained.
The letter from Mr. Christopher Nelson to the Board of Supervisors proposing the
consideration of the Hassler buildings in the National Registry supported the
growing concern in preserving the buildings. The Supervisors added their official
voice on August 9 by issuing a resolution in favor of preservation.
The State Office of Historical Preservation confirmed in a conversation with
Barbara Wiesner Wednesday, August 10 that they had a record of a report by Dr.
Robert Cartier (March, 1978) an authority on historical and architectural subjects
hired by the Open Space District, which was a second report after a first evalua-
tion had not been accepted by the Open Space staff.
Herb Grench, executive director of the Open Space District, sent Cartier's report
with a memo questioning the professional quality of the evaluation. In response,
a letter from the State asked for more historical documentation, and a report
was sent by a staff member of the district (who had questioned Cartier's report) .
Since the staff favored demolition of the buildings, the writer's position would
seem to indicate a conflict of interest.
Dr. Knox Mellon claimed that an on-site inspection was conducted on April 14. No
report is available in his office, and it was suggested that the inspection might
have been conducted from the state wide grants office. Efforts will be made to
locate the source of that report.
From the above research, it would seem important to obtain a current objective
recommendation and statement from Dr. Robert Cartier on the buildings' archi-
tectural and historic value.
The above information was discussed with Mr. Bill Fraser, a staff member of the
National Trust in a visit to the'San Francisco office on Wednesday, August 10.
After looking at pictures of the buildings he offered the office's legal counsel
to consider a restraining order to be filed by the National Trust against the
Open Space District, and suit for restoration costs of any demolition that has
occured to date based on the Cartier information.
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Hassler ri of ect
August 18, 1983
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Mr. Fraser preferred that San Mateo County work with a restraining order relevant
to the demolition permit, and that the Open Space District and interested citi-
zen's groups re-communicate with the State Office of Historic Preservation.
Mr. Steve Mikesell of the State Office said he will accept a re-presentation of
the question for a re-judgement.
Therefore, a decision must be made whether to pursue this line of action with the
National Trust.
Another major issue concerning the District is the question of the jeopardy of
the 1.1 million Land and Water Grant. The assistant District Attorney for San
Mateo County, Michael Murphey, questioned the form of the letter signed by Les
McCargo received by the District on July 27. It was felt that insufficient
information may have been received by the State before such a decision was made.
Pat Ryan, an aide to Congressman Tom Lantos who researched the guidelines for the
Land and Water grants in Washington, discovered that buildings on land receiving
such funding may be permitted under certain conditions. (Libraries, for example,
have remained on land so endowed.) She stated that Mr. William Engle, San
Francisco director for Land and Water Grants, is able to review and recommend
a reconsideration without jeopardizing the grant.
Therefore, & decision needs to be made whether such a request should be made to
Mr. Engle.
A final aspect of the problem relates to the negative EIR filed by the Open Space
District. Originally an EIR was written from the City of San Carlos - MROSD
proposal applying for Land and Water Grant funding. This program narrative
considered retention of some or all of the buildings for public outdoor recrea-
tional use, and apparently extensive efforts were made by the District to find
compatible uses for the buildings. The report does not reflect consideration
of demolition or the environmental impact of noise, pollution, etc. of trucking
resulting from total demolition and the newly discovered necessity for removing
all of the materials from the site.
According to staff memos in the Open Space district files, a decision was made
to file the original, non applicable EIR report.
Therefore, consideration should be given to requesting a new EIR.
It is apparent that there are a number of decisions that mdst be made before
further progress can be made. I� is also important that these decisions should
be agreed upon by a consensus of those who have become involved, so that a
responsible course of action may be charted and so that everyone's interests
and concerns are represented.
It is recommended, therefore, that a meeting take place at the earliest possible
time with representation from the Open Space District, the Arts Council, private
Hassler Project
' August 18, 1983
Page 3
citizens and other groups, the National Trust, and Dr. Robert Cartier as the
authority on historic and architectural matters.
Such a meeting should be called under the leadership of the San Mateo County
Board of Supervisors, which is the logical recognized body to initiate such
an action.
M-83-99
(Meeting 83-21
Ak August 24 , 1983)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
August 18 , 1983
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: C. Britton, Assistant General Manager
RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager; J. Nicholas,
Coordinator of Volunteer Programs
SUBJECT: Volunteer Recognition
During the past two years generous gifts of time, effort and talent
have been made to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District by
many individuals .
Our sixty active docents , many of whom have served the District for
up to six years, have continued to conduct hikes, wildflower walks and
historical house tours; staff informational booths for the District;
work on construction and maintenance of trails; and occasionally help
with office tasks, as well as help train new docents and prepare
training materials . In all, approximately 3500 hours have been donated
by docents, and over 4000 members of the public have enjoyed tours and
hikes during the past two years . District docents are recognized
annually by you for their valuable volunteer services .
There are other volunteers who assist the District in a variety of
ways, and staff is proposing you be given the opportunity to recog-
nize these individuals on an annual basis in the future.
The following individuals have made outstanding contributions to the
District, and staff recommends they be presented with the District' s
formal, printed Resolution of Appreciation:
JANEAMES As chairperson of the Windy Hill Trail Task Force,
Jane has organized, directed and labored with the
Task Force and has contributed to the success of
that group.
JUDY BORN Judy provided valuable assistance as a Volunteer
Ranger Aide, working about 80 hours with the Ranger
staff. She is a San Jose State College student
interested in resource management and recreation.
BO GIMBAL As a Windy Hill Trail Task Force member, Bo spent
many, many weekends scouting the Preserve for the
trail alignment. He is credited with finding old
roads now incorporated into the trail system.
TIM HALL Tim has introduced each of our docent classes to the
mysteries of the San Andreas Fault, giving docents
the information and encouragement they need to be
able to discuss geology of the area with Preserve
M-83-99 Page 2
visitors. This he has done with good humor and
great elan for the past, not 2, but 7 years. Tim
has generously assisted the Land Management Program
on many occasions with site planning.
RICK HAWLEY By himself, Rick removed hundreds of pounds of litter
from Devil' s Canyon area of Long Ridge Open Space
Preserve. He was not recruited for this task, but
took it upon himself to clean up the area.
BRUCE HULBERG Bruce covered almost every inch of Skyline Ridge
Open Space Preserve and prepared a comprehensive
ecological study of the Preserve. The study includes
many useful and detailed maps showing plant communi-
ties and structures on the property.
JIRAYR O. KOUROUYAN These three individuals , all from Ford Aerospace
PETE PETERSON and and Communications Corporation, worked on a
BRUCE DADIGAN purchasing procedures review in September and
October, 1981 for the District.
HOLLIS RUSSO Hollis designed a most useful and attractive clipping
history of the District. She began the work and
directed the efforts of several docents who worked
on the project with her. Docent Mildred Schneider,
with the help of two other docents, is continuing
this project started by Hollis .
GRANT TEASDALE Grant did consulting work for the Open Space Acqui-
sition Program, making many valuable personal contacts
of property owners for gifts. He was referred to the
District by R.S.V.P. , and his efforts are definitely
appreciated.
There are other individuals and groups who have assisted the District
and who deserve recognition. The following list outlines the various
volunteer activities and, wherever possible, the names of the indivi-
duals involved:
1) Members of the community with special expertise, including Ruth
van Seventer and Frank Farran, have helped train docents in sub-
jects such as lichens, fungi and ornithology.
2) Students fulfilling school requirements or class assignments have
provided services to the District. Jack Chin produced a narrated
slide show about the District for the Public Communications Program
and Jeanne Bertolli wrote a comprehensive article for Openspace on
the history of the District.
Stanford students Tim Duane, Mary Masters and Sue Spencer designed
and conducted a user survey at Los Trancos Open Space Preserve.
The results of that survey will be presented to the Board at the
September 14 meeting.
Eight students in the College of Natural Resources at the University
of California, Berkeley, prepared an environmental resource analysis
of Whittemore Gulch Redwoods Open Space Preserve. The students ,
M-83-99 Page 3
working under the direction of faculty member Richard Harris, are:
Claudette Altamirano, Mari Bakonyvari, Judy East, Thomas Holsen,
Jefferey Low, Doel Miranda, Jill Nelson and Eric Shafer.
3) In April 1982, the Fourteenth Annual Santa Cruz Mountains Trail
Day volunteers worked 60 man hours on District preserves, and in
1983, Trail Day volunteers constructed a connecting trail between
Los Trancos Open Space Preserve' s Franciscan Trail and the Canyon
Trail on Monte Bello Open Space Preserve, 17 people working 5 hours
each.
The Fall Clean Up Day, October 1982, was rated a success because
15 to 20 bags of litter were removed from Long Ridge Open Space
Preserve and 8 bags from Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve. Twenty-
five man hours were volunteered.
4) The Windy Hill Trail Task Force accomplished a tremendous amount of
of brushing old roads and overgrown trails, placing water diverters
on Razorback Ridge and signs on Portola Valley-owned portions of the
trail.
Ninety-eight individuals have been involved in this work, some of
them on many occasions . Docent Ernie Ramires was a regular and
valuable worker. An impressive number of man hours have been
given -- 10081
5) California Conservation Corps members have worked 816 man hours on
Windy Hill, on the former McNiel property, and in the Stevens
Creek Nature Trail area.
6) Several Eagle Scout candidates have worked on trail maintenance
projects.
7) Many individuals, some of them court referrals, have served as
Volunteer Ranger Aides.
8) Court referrals, sent to us by the Volunteer Center, have worked
as temporary typists and as bookkeeping aides.
Recommendation: I recommend you present a Resolution of Appreciation
to Jane Ames, Judy Born, Bo Gimbal, Tim Hall, Rick Hawley, Bruce
Hulberg, Jirayr O. Kourouyan, Pete Peterson, Bruce Dadigan, and
Hollis Russo in recognition of their outstanding volunteer service to
the District and extend your deepest appreciation to all the other
volunteers noted in this report for their efforts and assistance.
M-83-100
(Meeting 83-21
WL August 24, 1983)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
August 18 , 1983
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: C. Britton, Assistant General Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution of Appreciation to Pierre Joske
As you are aware, Pierre Joske will be leaving his post in Marin
County to enter private business. Staff has prepared a Resolution
of Appreciation for Pierre and the "formal" calligraphy version of
this Resolution will be available Wednesday night. The Resolution
would be presented to Pierre at his "Au Revoir and Bonne Chance"
party on September 9 in Marin County. If any of you would like to
attend please let staff know.
RESOLU,�-ON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTt-- -j OF
THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
EXPRESSING ITS APPRECIATION TO PIERRE JOSKE
WHEREAS, Pierre Joske has served the citizens of Marin
County as Director of the County Parks and Recreation Department,
as Director of the Marin Center, and most especially, as the
General Manager of the Marin County Open Space District; and
WHEREAS, Pierre was one of the primary architects of the
formation of the Marin County Open Space District in 1972 and in
guiding the District to its successful role in the preservation
of over 12,000 acres of open space land to date in the eastern
urbanized corridor of Marin County; and
WHEREAS, Pierre' s tireless efforts in contributing to
the formation and sustenance of regional park and open space
districts as a means of achieving a regional open space greenbelt
in the entire Bay Area has been outstanding; and
WHEREAS, Pierre's professional expertise, philosophy and
wit will be sorely missed, not only in Marin County but by the
Board of Directors and staff of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District, as well as others concerned with the preservation
of open space in the San Francisco Bay Area;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Pierre is always
welcome to participate in the "Not So Annual" Regional Park and
Open Space Districts' Conference wherever it may be , and
that Pierre is always welcome to walk the hills and bay-
lands of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District as a perpetual
friend, a professional albeit emeritus open space expert, and/or
qualified shepherd; and
that we wish Pierre and his family "bonne chance" and
success in whatever career he may pursue from this day forth.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District this 24th day of
August, 1983.
ATTEST: DIRECTORS :
District Clerk
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENITISULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
EXPRESSING ITS DEEPEST APPRECIATION TO
BARBARA GREEN
WHEREAS, Barbara has for some unknown reason decided to
leave the Board to move to the Great State of Texas, more specifically
to the garden spot of Midland County where she will see more open
space than she ever thought possible, and
WHEREAS, Barbara was the first Director to be seriously
opposed in running for election and will test this and other
political acumen in supporting all of the environmentally oriented
candidates (?) running for office in Midland, and
WHEREAS, Barbara was the champion of the now famous three
way deal among Santa Clara County, Sunnyvale and the District which
resulted in the considerable expansion of Rancho San Antonio, and will
now apply these talents to try to annex the City of San Antonio to a
newly formed Greater Midland/Odessa Regional Open Space District, and
WHEREAS , Barbara has for years, often alone among Board
members sought toincrease Board salaries, which was finally done just
before her departure, and
WHEREAS, Barbara has long pushed for completion of the Bay-
front Trail, although it is difficult to understand how this Trail
can be extended to Midland, and
WHEREAS, Barbara, as President, has managed to keep meetings
within their allotted time at least as often as any predecessor,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we extend our heartfelt
thanks to Barbara for all that she did as a member of this Board to
foster the cause of openspace preservation and enjoyment and, though
we shall miss her greatly, we wish Barbara and each member of the Green
family every success in their Texas adventure.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Midpen-
insula Regional Open Space District this 24th Day of August, 1983.
ATTEST: DIRECTORS :
District Clerk
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(Meeting 83-21
August 24, 1983)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
August 16, 1983
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: C. Britton, Assistant General Manager
SUBJECT: Election of New Board President
Since Barbara Green has resigned her position as a District
Director, it is necessary to elect a new President. Section
1 . 22 of your Rules of Procedure states the election shall be
by secret ballot and the candidate receiving a majority vote
of the members of the Board will be elected.
In the event a current officer is elected President, it will
then be necessary to fill the office left vacant.
M-83-102
(Meeting 83-21
August 24 , 1983)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
August 19 , 1983
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: C. Britton, Assistant General Manager
SUBJECT: Discussion of the Charge of the San Mateo County Liaison Committee
Director H. Turner, your Acting President, requested this item be
placed on the August 24 agenda in order for the Board to discuss
the charge for the Board corunittee, composed of Directors Hanko,
Turner and Wendin, that is working with members of the San Mateo
County Board of Supervisors on the disposition of the Hassler
buildings.
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M-83-104
(Meeting 83-21
August 24, 1983)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
August 19, 1983
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: C. Britton, Assistant General Manager
PREPARED BY: D. Hansen, Land Manager
SUBJECT: Bid Materials for Hassler Site Restoration
Projects:
1 ) Removal and disposition of asbestos from the former Hassler Health Home
buildings.
2) Removal and disposition of PCB materials from the former Hassler Health
Home buildings.
3) Removal and disposition of all structures and ancillary materials of the
former Hassler Health Home and renovation of the site to a natural con-
dition.
The bid package materials for the above three Hassler restoration projects have
been completed by the District's consultant, Keller and Daseking. Staff will
proceed with advertising for bids on Thursday, August 25, with bids due on
September 12 at 3:00 P.M. This is in accordance with the Board approved time-
table on the demolition.
Specific bid package materials will be available at the Board meeting. They
are currently undergoing final review by District staff and Legal Counsel .
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PI-83-101
Ak, AA,
WL (Meeting 83-21
1%DL
August 24, 1983)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
August 19, 1983
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: C. Britton, Assistant General Manager
SUBJECT: Hassler Health Home Property Site Security and
Architectural/Historical Background Information
Information on the site security and patrol measures the District
has taken to protect the Hassler buildings since acquisition is
attached for your review. Also attached is a summary of informa-
tion on the chronology of research and correspondence that was
conducted by District staff during the grant application process
in answer to specific questions regarding the architectural/
historical significance of the Hassler buildings.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
August 19, 1983
TO: C. Britton, Assistant General Manager
FROM: D. Hansen, Land Manager
SUBJECT: Status of Site Security - Hassler Health Home Property
To bring you up to date on the above item since the District' s
acquisition of the former Hassler Health Home property, Land
Management has proceeded with the following:
1) The Pinkerton Guard Service was hired by the District immediately
upon close of escrow on June 10, 1983 to protect the buildings.
The same level of service as that hired by the City of San
Francisco when they owned the property was continued, namely
two full time guards on duty 24 hours a day. On June 26, this
service was lowered to a single guard from the hours of 3 : 00 AM
to 7 : 00 PM, with two guards on duty from the 7: 00 PM to 3: 00 AM
period. This has effectively lowered the District' s monthly
costs for this service from $12, 000 to $8, 724 without substantially
decreasing the level of effectiveness of this service. While
this service is not a panacea toward protecting the building
area of the property, we plan to continue this service until
the buildings are in the process of demolition or until they
are leased to another party. District field staff will con-
tinue to monitor and file the logs of the guards and provide
help when required. Currently police protection is provided
by the San Mateo County Sheriff 's Office.
Pinkerton auards had utilized the telephones at the Redwood
Center adjacent to the site to call the Sheriff when needed.
When the Center asked Pinkerton not to use this service last
month, we proceeded with the installation of a telephone to
the library on the hospital site at a cost of $200. This
phone will serve the demolition contractor when the guard
service is discontinued.
2) Fencing, gating, and signing have been completed, both by
District Rangers and under contract. Last month, 750+ feet
of 7 ' chain link fencing topped with barbed wire was installed
on the property boundary immediately below the Interstate 280
overlook at a cost of over $5000. At the same time, District
Rangers installed signing inside the fencing and throughout
the building area stating that the area was closed. More
recently, the Rangers have completed a locked double gate on
the property line on the entry road at the bottom of the property.
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3) on July 14, District Land Management staff met with the local
managers of both CalTrans and the Highway Patrol at the 280
overlook to review the trespassing and vandalism problems occurring
from that location. We had asked that the overlook be temporarily
closed until we had removed the buildings. While this request
was not granted, CalTrans agreed to brush and repair their
fence on the common boundary and the Highway Patrol agreed to
keep a closer watch on the property from that location. CalTrans
completed their work within a week of our request.
4) District Rangers and the San Mateo County Sheriff 's Office
continue to routinely patrol the site, as they have since the
District took title to the property.
All of the measures mentioned above have not completely stopped
vandalism from occurring in the building area. However that
which has been going on is miniscule compared to the wanton
destruction which commenced well over a year and a half ago and
continued until the District acquired the site.
Vandalism and theft known to have occurred on site since District
ownership is the following:
a) Some lumber from the old cattle barns was removed on July 2 .
b) Small waterlines and some electrical wiring have been
removed on approximately 5-8 occasions.
c) Two marble slabs, a small electric motor, and a sink were
removed from the morgue.
d) The Redwood City Fire Department removed approximately 200
tiles on a roof of of one of the nurses ' dorms and cut a
hole in the roof in anticipation of approval to use the
buildings for a training program.
e) Occasional smashing of material already vandalized (i.e. ,
glass, plaster and fixtures) is occasionally heard by guards,
who then proceed to chase off the offenders or call the
Sheriff.
f) One guard was assaulted by 5-6 young men on July 5, but
has returned to the job.
The request from the Redwood City Fire Department to pursue a
training project was received positively by Land Management staff
and Al Becketti was told that Board approval was necessary. I
gave Mr. Becketti permission to proceed with planning the project
with the other fire agencies and to review the buildings on site.
At no time did I give permission to vent the roofs or bring in
furniture to aid their project, which occurred. I asked Mr.
Becketti to stop this activity when I found out and requested that
they board up the nurses ' quarters and do some dry brush removal
around the buildings. This work was done.
Other requests to use the property have come from a) The San 1.1ateo
County Sheriff ' s Office to utilize the buildings for a search and
rescue operation in early October, which they have done in the past,
b) the Carda Dog Search and Rescue Organization has asked to use
the buildings for a similar operation, and c) the City of Burlingame
has requested 800 tiles and to be part of the bid package when it
is determined that the structures will come down.
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Finally, I have attached a letter to Pinkerton which contains
security information I had relayed verbally to them and to which
they have attempted to adhere. Aside from the authorized trips
by the Arts Council and others authorized in writing only those
listed in the letter to Pinkerton have permission to be in the
buildings. I can only assume that any "rumors" of other incidents
and problems on site which may have been conveyed to the press
or Board of Supervisors must have come from: a) the authorized
list of people or b) trespassers who had no right to be on the
property, or c) individuals who have never been on site.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA W22
(415)9654717
August 15, 1983
!4s. Alberta J. Hens ie r
Asst. Manager - Sec=ity
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Pinkerton's, Inc.
731 Market Street, Suite 410
San Francisco, CA 94103
Subject: Hassler Property
Dear Ms. Hensley:
in reply to your ietter of July 28, 1983. regarding the lack of phone
service to aid yo=r guards working on the District's former Hassler
prope_ty, we are also concerned about the need for necessary communi-
cation with local =--r-ency personnel. To this end we are pursuing
installation or res._—tion of the phone service to the site itself
and 'nave contacted ho th the phone company and a contractor familiar
with the system. With the current strike of phone company workers
E delaying installat—ion orders, however, I cannot guarantee when this
will he accomplished. In the interim I would suggest that your firm
research where in fact the nearest public phone is available. Per--
hags the San Mateo County Canyon Hospital on Edmonds Road below the
site can accommodate emergency phone service. We would certainly be
willing to help on any interim system to aid the guards in protecting
District property.
On another subject, the following people or orcanizations have per-
mission to be on site. This information should be relayed as soon
as possible to the guards:
1. Any authorized HROSD personnel
2. Any authorized City of Burlingame employee (see enclosed
letter)
3. Any authorized member of a local fire department connected
with a proposed training program to be conducted on site in
late September /early October.
4 . Any authorized member of the San Ylateo County sheriff ' s Dept.
5. Authorized employees of the J.X.C. Electric Company
6. Any authorized representatives of neller & Daseking, Trchi-
tects, or Brian Cargas & Foulk, Engineers.
14arh4rr A-Granch f mru.r.r MA—r," Amid e3f Direr:torvr Katharine-noifM.narhara Green.Nonette G.Hanko,..Richard S...Srshac.Edward G._Shener,Harry A.Turner.Dante)G►Vendin ..
Ms. Alberta J. Hensley
Pir_kertons, Inc.
August 15, 1983
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7. Anyone else carrying a letter of authorization from the
following District .staff: herb Grench, C. Britton, D. Hansen,
J. Boland.
Under no circumstances should anyone else be on the property or
be removing materials or disturbing the area of the buildings in
any way, unless a District representative is present, or thev
have a letter of authorization.
Finally, the District has installed a gate on the road to the property
and will be locki-na this gate this Wednesday. The combination to
the gate lock will be 3264, and the guards should know this.
I appreciate your cooperation in forwarding the logs of the guards
and .iZ. :ill in fo.w y c= as soon as we have telephone service on site.
Very truly yours,
a
David W. Hansen
Land Manager
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
August 16, 1983
TO: David
FROM: Alice
SUBJECT: Architectural / Historical Significance of Hassler Buildings
Following is a chronology of correspondence related to the architectural
historical significance of the Hassler buildings . The relevant
documents are attached.
1) August 2, 1976. Herbert Garcia, Executive Director of San Mateo
County Historical Association to Malcolm Byce, Director of
Planning, City of San Carlos.
"It would appear that there is nothing of particular historical
or architectural significance on the property known as the
Hassler Health Home. "
[This letter was cited in the Environmental Assessment, prepared
by the City of San Carlos in their original application for the
property. ]
2) March 15 1978 . Archaeological Evaluation of Hassler Health Home
Property by Archaeological Resource Management - Principal
Investigator Robert Cartier: "The existing structures on the
property were evaluated as to their eligibility for nomination
to the National Register of Historic Places and were found to
minimally qualify for nomination. " (p. 3)
3) March 27, 1978. Memorandum from Cynthia diGiovanni, Associate
Environmental Planner to H. Grench, General Manager, MROSD.
Comment on Historic Evaluation of Hassler Structures for LWCF
Grant Application states that Charlene Detlefs, who prepared the
architectural evaluation section of the ARM report . . .is not
an historical architect but rather has a background of being
an historical preservationist. Her "Evaluation of Architectural
and Historical Resources" lacks the professional analytical
objectivity which this project warrants" .
4) March 28, 1978 . Herbert Grench, General Manager, MROSD, to
Russell Cahill, Director, Department of Parks and Recreation:
"At your direction we had an archaeological and historic resources
evaluation prepared, and it is enclosed. . .Our staff has serious
concerns about the professional quality of the structures
evaluation. . . "
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5) May 17, 1978. Dr. Knox Mellon, State Historical Preservation
Officer to Russell Porter, Associate Director for Recreation
and Local Services, states they have reviewed Cartier's report
and performed an on-site inspection of Hassler. Concludes
"The complex is not recommended for inclusion in the National
Register of Historic Places as an architecturally significant
property. " Asks for additional documentation regarding possible
historic significance of the property.
6) June (?) , 1978 . Hassler Health Home Historical Assessment
prepared by Cynthia DiGiovanni, Associate Environmental Planner,
in response to the above request. Concludes" . . .apparently no
historical significance can be attached to the Hassler Health Home. "
7) December 7, 1979. Dr. Knox Mellon, State Historic Preservation
Officer to Kuss Porter, Grants and Local Assistance. "The
project appears to be fine—clearance is herewith given. "
8) December 18, 1979. Keith Steinhart, Parks and Recreation
Specialist to Cynthia DiGiovanni: "The lack of any significant
historical or architectural value means the buildings on the
Hassler site must either be demolished or used in support of
outdoor recreation. "
9) (Date?) 1982. Environmental Assessment prepared by Earthmetrics.
"The project would require the demolition of buildings on site.
Since these buildings lack significant architectural and
historical value according to the State Office of Historic
Preservation, it is assumed that they are not eligible for the
National Register of Historic Places (Steinhart 1979) . The
Buildings are also not on the list of historic resources
prepared by the San Mateo County Planning Department
(Gangkin, 1981) .
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aAN X A.TEO COUNTY HISTORICAL x..4CUTION
AND COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
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-ON THE COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO CAMPUS
1700 WEST HILLSDALE BOULEVARD
SAN MATEO.CALIFORNIA 94402
(415)574-64R1 `` `C l
THE CENTER FOR SAN MATEO COUNTY HISTORY
August '2, 1976
Mr. Malcolm L. Byce
Director of Planning, City of San Carlos
666 Elm Street
San Carlos, CA 94070
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Dear Mr. Byce:
As far as may be determined, it would appear that there is nothing
of particular historical or architectural significance on the property
known as the Hassler Health Home. From an archaeological standpoint,
nothing has been found to indicate occupation or use of the area prior
to the arrival of Europeans/Americans. Your proposed use of the facility
and surroundings does not seem to interfere with possible future axchae-
ological exploration if something of significance should be turned up.
Sincerely, ,
Herbert E. Garcia
Executive Director
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ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDU31
March 27, 1978
TO: H. Grench, General Manager
FROM: C. DiGiovanni, Associate Environmental Planner
SUBJECT: Comment on Historic Evaluation of Hassler Structures
for L & WCF Grant Application
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I contracted with a consultant, Robert Cartier of Archeological
Resource Hanagertent, to have the enclosed archeological evalua-
tion prepared. Dr. Cartier was referred to ne by the Regional
Office of the State Department of Parks and Recreation for our
area which was named on the Archeological Survey Contact List
supplied to us by the Sacramento office.
The consultant subcontracted with Charlene Detlefs for the pre-
paration of the architectural evaluation -which was to be the
principal focus of the analysis. As can be seen front her cre-
dentials, which are attached, Ms. netlefs is not an historical
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" cs n historic t rather ha., a background o f be a.n a c pre-
servationist.but � p
".E aluation of Architectural and Historical
servationist. He
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Resources" lacks the professional analytical objectivity which
this project warrants.
The evaluation involves fourteen imposing institutional struc-
tures, comprising 1q 20 000 square feet built as a tuberculosis
sanitarium during three different periods; 1927, 1935 and 1940.
The author focuses on one room in one of the buildings, namely
the library, as illustrative of how the complex exemplifies
the distinctive characteristics of the Spanish Colonial Reviv-
al style of architecture. The conclusion that the reader forms
fro:, this discussion (contained on pages 3 and 9) is that the
library is typical of the entire complex. In fact, it is the
exception and the only portion of the sanitarium which exhibits
Wore than two of the basic design elements of this style; plas-
ter walls and red-tiled roofs.
Therefore, the deterraination of the potential for nomination
to the National Register should take into consideration the
fact that one section of one building could potentially qual-
ify under the evaluation criteria of "structures that embody
the distinctive characteristics of a type or period" . It
should be clearly stated that the entire complex does not.
, -78-67 Page two
The inclusion of a discussion, on pages 12 and 13, of the
historic relevance of past use of the structures for treat-
ment of tuberculosis does not appear to belong in the section
entitled "Evaluation According to National Register Criteria" .
It has been introduced elsewhere in the report and to include
' s inappropriate. The author resents the past use
it here a. i pg � P
and attaches significance to it. but chooses architectural
significance as the qualifying criterion instead. This dis-
tinction of architectural significance as the determining
criterion
i al events should therefore
rather than historical
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structures qualify for nomination.
In the "abstract" on page 3 it is stated that the structures
"were found to minimally qualify for nomination under the Fed-
eral Register Criteria for Evaluation" . However, in the con-
clusions" section on page 13 the qualifying adverb "minimally"
is deleted from the statement of significance. This deletion
entirely changes the conclusions drawn from the evaluation.
In my opinion., ideally the structures evaluation should be
redone by a professional qualified in the field of historic
architecture. However, since we were directed by the State
Department of Parks and Recreation two fionths ago to have the
evaluation prepared, we are unfortunately compelled to submit
this report in the interest of not delay.-ing the application
process. This report, incidentally, has already cost $1,000.
CD:pl
attach.
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 OISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE 0-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415)965-4717
March 28, 1978
Pair. Russell W. Cahill
Director
Department of Parks and Recreation
P.O. Box 2390
Sacramento, CA 95811
Dear Mr. Cahill:
I was delighted to receive your letter of January 30,
1978. informing me that the District's grant request. for the
Hassler Park Acquisition project has been selected for fund-
ing from the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
At your direction we had an archeological and historic
resources evaluation prepared, and it is enclosed. she eval-
uation was conducted by a consulting firm, Archeological Re-
source Management (ARL14) referred,'to .us by the Regional Officer
for our area. The section evaluating the potential for nomi-
nation of the sanitarium structures to the National Register
was subcontracted by ARM.
Our staff has serious concerns about the professional
quality of the structures evaluation and I have enclosed a
memorandum. from our Associate Environmental Planner to me
expressing these concerns.
In the interest of not delaying the application process
I am submitting the report as prepared, but I would like to
have our comments attached to the application when it is for-
warded to the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation.
Sincerely,
Herbert Grench
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General Manager
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Encs.
Staft of California .._. Rosaurces Agoncy of California
Memorandum
Date : MAY 1 71978.
To . Mr. Russell W. Porter
Associate Director for Recreation
and Local Services
Flom : Dopai i.--. of Parks and ftova#ion
`"bje"' o County
t Home, San Mate C
Hassler Health o e, y
Mr. Keith Steinhart of your office has consulted with Eugene Itogawa of my
staff regarding possible cultural significance of the Hassler Health Home near
San Carlos in San Mateo County.
The archeological report prepared by Dr. Robert Cartier has been reviewed by
the staff archeologist who concurs with the report's conclusion that no traces
of prehistoric resources were identified in the surveyed area.
A member of my staff has also reviewed Dr. Cartier's report regarding the
architectural value of the property. An on-site inspection was conducted on
April 14, 1978. The Hassler Home complex represents a weak example of a
derivative design drawn from both the Spanish Colonial Revival and the
Beaux-Arts style. The complex is not recommended for inclusion in the National
Register of Historic Places as an architecturally significant property.
My staff, however, would appreciate additional documentation regarding possible
historical significance of the property. An historical assessment of the
Hassler Home should include information on the reason for establishment of a
health home in San Mateo County and reasons for expansion of the tuberculosis
facilities in the 1930's. The report should also discuss the Hassler Home in
comparison with other established tuberculosis centers such as the Weimar
Sanitarium near Auburn and the Arroyo Tuberculosis Sanitarium near Livermore.
Please do not hesitate to contact Eugene Itogawa at (916) 322-8701 should you
rewire further assistance in this matter.
Dr. Knox Mellon
State Historic Preservation Officer
Office of Historic Preservation
C-7101A
cc: Mr. Keith Steinhart
KM:EItogawa
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
HASSLER HEALTH HOME
HISTORICAL ASSESSMENT
The Hassler Health Home tuberculosis sanitarium was construct-
ed by the City and County of San Francisco in 1926 under the super-
vision of William Charles Hassler. A physician in the public health
service of San Francisco from 1901 until his death in 1931. He
first distinguished himself when he obviated an epidemic of bubonic
plague following the 1906 earthquake by conducting a rat extermina-
tion program.
Since Greek times tubercular victims have been isolated in
order to control the spread of the communicable disease. During
the latter half of the 19th and the early part of the 20th centur-
ies, a connection was realized between overcrowded, unclean city
conditions and the high incidence of the disease.
The Hassler facility was established following the traditional
centuries old program of treatment which consisted of fresh air,
fresh food and instructing patients in good hygienic practices.
The site that was chosen was away from the city on an isolated
hilltop and with room to grow produce.
The peak nationwide death rate for tuberculosis was reached
around 1850 and has decreased ever since with a marked decline after
the development of effective antibiotics in 1944 .
The Hassler facility was expanded in 1941 to take advantage
of the WPA program and to help ease the burden on San Francisco
General Hospital which was operating under crowded wartime conditions .
The increase in population of the city at this time resulted in an
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increase in TB victims; an increase in numbers but not a rising
trend in incidence.
The Arroyo Sanitarium in Livermore, by comparison as a facility
operating in the area during the same period, rose to national
prominance soon after it opened in 1917. It was part of the first
countywide sanitarium system and is the oldest existing facility
in California. It ceased to function as a sanitarium in 1960.
Dr. Chesley Bush, who came to Arroyo a year after it opened
was most responsible for the sanitarium's national reputation.
He was the first to stress the importance of the mental health of
patients. He instituted a program of activities which included a
summer camp incorporating disease prevention for the children of
patients, the operation of a radio station at the facility and
numerous cultural events such as orchestral concerts. He also
conducted experimental work on antibiotics in the early 1940' s which
by 1944 had become a universally accepted drug used in the effective
treatment of TB.
Conclusion: In summary, apparently no historical significance
can be attached to the Hassler Health Home. It was part of a
tuberculosis treatment tradition that was practiced for some 12
centuries. This particular site was chosen because of its location
in the "country" where a basic patient caretaking program could be
conducted for victimstrom the crowded City of San Francisco.
Prepared by:
Cynthia DiGiovanni
Associate Environmental Planner
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References
1) Encyclopedia Americana, 1976
2) Gallagher, Richard, Diseases that Plague Modern Man,
Oceana Publications, 1969. pgs. 167-178.
3) National Cyclopedia of American Biography, Volume 23, pg. 182
4) Wilner, Walkley , Goerke, Introduction to Public Health Sixth
Edition, MacMillan Publishers, 1973. pgs. 7-330
Interviews
1) Sally Anne Bystroff
Buenas Vidas Ranch (a non-profit organization for troubled
youth conducted at the Arroyo Sanitarium, Livermore leased
from Alameda County) Knowledgeable in the background of the
sanitarium through involvement in researching the historical
and architectural merit of the facility for the purpose of
nominating it to the National Register.
2) Francis Curry, MD
Retired Director of Public Health, San Francisco
ci California •_.s Resources Agency of California
OAkemorandum
LlEC 71979
is Puss Porter
G-ants & Local Assistance
Attn: Keith Steinart
Frnrre Department of Parks and Recreation .
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° Y ibis Project appears to be fine. No further studies or consideration
< are necessary. 2's herewith given.
Dr. Knox Rel l on
State Historic Prese;-ccat,.zon Officer
Office Cf Eistor=c reservation
STATE of CAIiFORNtA—THE RESOURCES AGENCY ^ -}- �Ci l G DMUND G. BROWN! JR., Governor
DEPHRTMEN; OF PARKS AND RECREATION
P.o, Sox 2190
SACRAMENTO 95811 -x=
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Decenioer 18, 1979 '
Ms. Cynthia Di Giovanni
Ilidpeninsula Regional Open
Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos, CA 94022
Dear Cynthia:
Hassler Park Acquisition
IkJCF i10. 0e-00661
Here is a copy of the memorandum I received frost the Office of Historic
Preservation in response to your recent request.
The lack of any significant historical or architectural value meats the
buildings on the Hassler site must either be demolished or used in support
of outdoor recreation. Questions concerning proposed uses of the buildings
should be forwarded to this Office for referral to the Heritage Conservation
and Recreation Service.
Please let me know if you reed additional information.
Sincerely yours,
Keith M. Steinhart
Park and.Recreation Specialist
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M-83-103
(Meeting 83-21
August 24 , 1983)
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
August 19, 1983
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: C. Britton, Assistant General Manager
RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager
SUBJECT: Hassler Health Home Property - Approval of Contractor to
Complete Fire Protection System
At your meeting of August 10 , 1983 you approved expenditure of up to
$15 , 000 to renovate the water system for fire protection on the
Hassler site (see memorandum M-83-92 , dated August 5 , 1983) . Staff
considers this project an emergency item in need of completion as soon
as possible. Therefore, staff did not proceed with the normal bid
process which would have taken four to six weeks to complete.
The following three contractors were contacted for estimates:
Firm Bid Comments
1) J.X.C. Electric $15 ,000 Previous water system
Burlingham, CA g , contractor. Detailed
knowledge of site and
systems.
2) Garvin Fire Protection Declined
Hayward, CA to quote
3) Acme Fire Protection Declined
Hayward, CA to quote
Both Garvin and Acme declined to bid because they were aware that
J.X.C. Electric had completed the first two phases of this project for
the City and County of San Francisco and had knowledge of the work
completed, line locations , etc. For this reason, they did not feel
they could underbid J.X.C. Electric without reviewing work completed
on site with J.X.C . Electric itself. The work itself will take approxi-
mately one month to complete.
Recommendation: I recommend that you approve the hiring of J.X.C. Electric
of Burlingame, California to complete the fire protection system at the
former Hassler Health Home property at a price not to exceed $15 ,000.
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M-83-98
(Meeting 83-21
AL August 24, 19$3)
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
August 15, 1983
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: C. Britton, Assistant General Manager
RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager; M. Gundert,
Associate Open Space Planner
SUBJECT: Final Adoption of the Long Ridge Open Space Preserve
Use and Management Plan
Introduction: At your meeting of August 10, 1983 the use and
management plan for Long Ridge Open Space Preserve was presented
to you (see report R-83-34, dated August 4, 1983) . That plan was
tentatively approved with final adoption scheduled for the August 24,
1983. meeting in accordance with public notification policy.
Discussion: At the meeting, a discussion centered around the
recommendation contained in the report to replace "No Parking"
signs along Skyline Boulevard with "No Parking Dusk to Dawn" signs .
Parking at the main Long Ridge gate continues to be both a daytime
and nighttime problem to the local residents and the existing
recommendation should be amended
e ed to read:
B. Signing
Existing Use and Management
3 . District staff should meet with local residents and repre-
sentatives of the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office and
Transportation Department in an effort to change the
existing no parking situation along Skyline Boulevard.
Status: Since most of the illegal activities associated
with Devil ' s Canyon (i.e. , overnight camping, fires, parties)
occur at night, District staff has reached a partial solution
with the San Mateo County Transportation Department to re-
place the "No Parking at Any Time" signs with signs which
restrict parking from dusk to dawn only, with the exception
of the turnout adjacent to the northernmost gate which
shouZd remain "No Parking at Any Time ". Parking for approxi-
mately 15-20 cars would be made available to Preserve visitors
during daylight hours. Staff will be contacting CalTrans to
follow up on this project.
In addition, a request was made by a representative of the South
Skyline Association to look at the pole structure located on the
Preserve as a possible meeting site. Members of the Association
have inspected the building and are not interested in using it
for their purpose; therefore, it is still the recommendation that
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M-83-98 Page two
this structure be demolished as originally presented.
D?o further public comment has been received.
Recommendation: I recommend you adopt the use and management
recommendations as contained in report R-83-34 and as amended
herein, including the dedication of the former Bridgeman property.
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R-83-35
(Meeting 83-21
August 24, 1983)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REPORT
August 11, 1983
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: C. Britton, Assistant General Manager
RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager; D. Wood,
Open Space Planner; M. Gundert,
Associate Open Space Planner
SUBJECT: Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve Use and Management Plan
Introduction: The use and management plan for Russian Ridge Open
Space Preserve was last presented to you at your May 13, 1981
meeting (see report R-81-20, dated May 8, 1981) . Your Relative
Site Emphasis Plan Review Schedule (memorandum M-83-7 ,
dated January 3, 1983) rates Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve as
moderately emphasized and as such will most likely be next reviewed
in 1985.
I. Site Description and Use
The Preserve is 698 acres in size, 45 acres of which comprise
the Mt. Melville area of the Preserve. Three additions totalling
252 acres have been made to the Preserve since the last review.
They are:
a. The former Crist parcel: 120 acres; see report R-81-46,
dated December 10, 1981
b. The Crist gift: 40 acres; see report R-81-50, dated
October 23, 1981
c. A former Crist parcel; 92 acres; see report R-83-2,
dated January 7, 1983
The Preserve is bounded by Skyline Boulevard to the northeast,
Alpine Road to the east, and private property on the remaining
sides. Monte Bello Open Space Preserve is located to the east,
while Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve is adjacent to Russian
Ridge Open Space Preserve to the south on the opposite side of
Alpine Road. The Mt. Melville area of the Preserve is bounded
by Skyline Boulevard and Coal Creek Open Space Preserve to the
east, Langley Hill Road to the north, and private property to
the remaining two sides.
Use of the Preserve has remained relatively light with the
majority of use coming from hikers and neighboring equestrians.
Occasionally, during winter snow storms along Skyline Boulevard,
Russian Ridge becomes a popular hill for sledding and snow play.
There are no problem uses associated with the site.
II . Planning Considerations
The Preserve is located within unincorporated Santa Clara and
R-83-35 Page two
San Mateo counties. The majority of the Preserve (664 acres) is
in San Mateo County and zoned Resource Management. The remainder
of the Preserve (34 acres) is in unincorporated Santa Clara County
and zoned for agricultural use, both of which are compatible with
the District use of the land.
Upgrading or demolition of the structures located at Mt. Melville
and on the Coal Creek Preserve must comply with regulations
imposed by San Mateo County.
Langley Hill Quarry, located at the end of Langley Hill Road, is
currently seeking a renewal of their surface mining permit and
approval of the quarry's reclamation plan from San Mateo County.
Staff has met with the quarry owner and planners from San Mateo
County to discuss potential impacts on the Preserve. Our comments
to the plan will be presented to the San Mateo Planning Commission
on August 24 .
III. - Use and Management Plan
The following discussion and recommendations focus on the existing
use and management plan (report R-81-20) , use and management
recommendations included in the acquisition reports (see reports
R-81-46, R-81-50, and R-83-2) , and on proposed use and management
recommendations for the next two years.
A. Access and Circulation
The Preserve is accessible primarily from two points of entry.
The most frequently used entry point is located at the inter-
section of Skyline Boulevard and Alpine Road. Parking is
available at the northeastern corner of the intersection and
a hiking stile is located across the street on the Preserve.
Additional parking is available at the northernmost corner
of the Preserve in the CalTrans pullout located on the east
side of Skyline Boulevard. A hiking stile is to be installed
at this location in the near future. Parking and access to
the Mt. Melville area is along Skyline Boulevard at the south-
east boundary.
Existing Use and Management Plan
1 . The trail on the former Crist property should be repaired
as necessary.
Status: The trail is currently impassable due to two
major drainage problems, slipouts and downed trees from
the past winter storms. The road should be returned to
patrol standards at an estimated cost of $2,000. Funding
will be included in FY 84/85 budget preparation. Culverts
for the work, costing approximately $500, have been pur-
chased with funds provided in the FY 83 / 84 budget.
New Use and Management Recommendation
1 . The parking area located at the intersection of Skyline
Boulevard and Alpine Road is rutted and in need of grading.
District staff should request CalTrans to grade the area.
B. Signing
Existing Use and Management Plan
1 . Boundary plagues should be placed as necessary on the
former Crist parcels.
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Status: Boundary plaques have been placed on the former
Crist parcels. In addition, wildland signs were placed at
the trail entry points on the former Crist property.
New Use and Management Recommendations
1 . A wildland sign should be installed at the northernmost
access to the Preserve following completion of the
hiking stile next to the gate. Cost is estimated at
$25 and is not specifically included in the FY 83/84 budget.
C. Brochure
A xeroxed map of the Preserve is available from the District
office upon request.
D. Structures and Improvements
1 . An uncompleted geodesic dome house and four-car garage are
located on the former Williams parcel of the Mt. Melville
area of the Preserve. The dome house and garage have re-
mained vacant since the District's purchase of the property
211 years ago, despite District efforts to find a short
term tenant for the site. The site has been secured with
no vandalism problems during this period.
Disposition of these structures was deferred until adoption
of the Relative Site Emphasis Policy and the Ranger Resi-
dence Policy. During this time, staff has explored potential
uses which may be compatible with the surrounding open space
land. In addition, inspections of the structures have
been performed by the San 14ateo County Building Inspection
Department to determine the amount of work remaining to
bring the structures in compliance with building and
safety codes. The work involves driveway surfacing,
roofing, utility hookups, interior and exterior finishing,
and plumbing. Costs of the work are estimated at $48, 000
to $54, 000 .
2. A discussion and recommendation for disposition of two
of the structures at the Coal Creek Open Space Preserve
is to be included in this use and management plan review
as recommended in the Disposition of Various Structures
report (see memorandum M-83-81, dated June 30, 1983) .
The reasons for advancing the review of these structures,
which normally would not have been scheduled until the
entire Preserve was to be reviewed in 1984, are: 1) the
structures are quickly deteriorating and becoming a
hazard, and 2) if they are to be removed, it would be
cost beneficial to remove them at the same time as the
nearby Mt. Melville structures.
The structures to be considered here include a three room
cabin, metal quonset hut, and barn. The house has re-
mained vacant since the District's acquisition of the
property and has been secured. Both structures are con-
sidered in poor condition and there is no developed water
system and an inadequate septic system. Because of their
location in the more open and attractive area of the site,
they are visually obtrusive and not compatible with the
open space character of the Preserve.
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Disposition of the barn will be delayed for further
study on potential uses. The Mid-peninsula Trails Council
has expressed an interest in possibly establishing an
equestrian camp at this location. Staff is investigating
the feasibility of the proposal.
At your meeting of July 6, 1983, you concurred that staff not
actively solicit further public input for uses of these
structures (see report R-83-34, dated June 30, 1983) .
Existing Use and Management Plan
1 . Alternative use and management recommendations for the
dome structure and garage at the Mt. Melville area will
be formulated following the adoption of the Relative
Site Emphasis Policy and Ranger Residence Policy.
Status: These two structures should be removed as soon as
possible based on the determination that there is no
foreseeable use which would be compatible with the
surrounding open space lands. Neither the Relative Site
Emphasis Policies or the Ranger Residence Plan indicate
a need for these structures. Although the location is
acceptable for a rental structure in that it is visually
unobtrusive and on the perimeter of a site, it is not the
District's policy to keep and maintain structures solely
for the purpose of producing revenue. In addition, the
cost associated in complying with County standards for
occupancy is considered prohibitive.
Staff will proceed to solicit and hire contractors who will
remove the structures in return for salvageable material.
After demolition, the site would be returned to a
natural condition.
If staff is unable to make such an arrangement, they
will proceed with the normal bidding process for removal.
The cost is estimated at $5, 000 to $7, 500 and is included
in site preparation funds allocated in the FY 83 / 84
acquisition budget. Staff would returnto you for award
of this contract.
2. A study should be conducted to determine the disposition
of the house, quonset but and barn located on the Coal
Creek Open Space Preserve.
Status: The house and auonset but should be removed as
soon as possible because of their deteriorating and
hazardous condition, visual impact and the determination
that there is no foreseeable compatible use. A recom-
mendation for disposition of the barn will be made at
the next regularly scheduled review for the Coal Creek
Open Space Preserve in March, 1984 .
These structures should be removed at the same time and
under the same contract as the Mt. Melville structures.
The additional cost is estimated at $3, 500 to $5,000
and is also included in site preparation funds allocated
in the FY 83 / 84 acquisition budget.
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3 . Fencing should be improved along Langley Hill Road to
discourage vehicular and pedestrian use in the area
near the structures.
Status: Vehicular and pedestrian traffic around the
structures has not been a problem; however, fencing
will be improved following removal of the structures.
4. A gate and hiking stile should be installed at the
northern entrance to the Preserve.
Status: A pipe gate has been installed at this location
and a stile is currently in the process of being installed.
5 . The tractor should be removed from the former Fine property.
Status: The tractor was removed from the property by the
former owners.
6. Staff should work with adjoining neighbors to provide
any additional gating along the existing private road
which enters the former Crilst property from Alpine Road.
Status: Additional gating and security are not necessary
at this time.
New Use and Management Recommendations
1 . The fencing on the former Fine property is in need of
repair. The fenceline should be mended as necessary.
E. Natural Resources and Agricultural Management
Existing Use and Management Plans
1 . The current grazing lease should be continued until an
assessment of the lease conditions can be completed.
Status: The current grazing lease is being continued on
a month to month basis. The lease is being managed
through the Enterprise subprogram and currently brings
the District approximately $4, 000 annually.
Staff is also preparing a grazing plan for sites along
Skyline Boulevard which would include Russian Ridge. A
rotational grazing program is being investigated which
would better utilize all sites, enhance the grasslands,
and decrease the fire hazard. Upon completion of the
grazing plan, the current lease will be reassessed for
Russian Ridge and recommended changes incorporated
at that time.
2 . The former Fine property should be cleaned up and returned
to its natural condition.
Status: The former Fine property has been cleared of
debris, the area reseeded, and is recovering to a more
natural state.
3. The debris and building materials around the structure
on Mt. Melville should be removed.
Status: Most of this debris has been removed. Any re-
maining debris and building materials will be removed
at the time of demolition of the structure.
New Use and Management Recommendation
1 . The site should continue to be disced each spring to
lower the fire hazard of the property. Cost is estimated
at $500, with funds included in the FY 83 / 84 budget.
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F. Visitor and Site Protection
The Rangers should continue to patrol the site on a
regular basis.
IV. Dedication Status
The entire 698 acre Preserve is dedicated public open space.
Recommendation: I recommend you tentatively adopt the use and
management plan for the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve as
contained in this report.
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.Meeting 83- 21
August 24 , 1983)
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
August 15, 1983
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: C. Britton, Assistant General Manager
SUBJECT: Revision of Authorized Signatories for District Accounts and Safe Deposit Box
Discussion: Because of Barbara Green 's resignation and the election of a new President
and i n oss bl other n offic
ers,cers it is necessary to revise theauthorized f'
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financial
instrument signatories for the District's accounts and safe deposit box. Staff will
notify the appropriate financial institutions of the changes.
Recommendation: I recommend that you adopt the following resolutions:
(a) Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District Establishing Financial Instrument Signatories of the District for
Santa Clara County Accounts
(b) Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District Approving Certificate of Authority of Officers (First Interstate Bank
of California)
(c) Resolution Authorizing Signing and Endorsing Checks and Other Instruments for
Savings Account (First Interstate Bank of California - Los Altos)
(d) Resolution Authorizing Signing and Endorsing Checks and Other Instruments for
Checking Account (First Interstate Bank of California - Los Altos)
(e) Resolution Establishing Signatories for Entering Safe Deposit Box (First Inter-
state Bank of California - Los Altos)
(a) RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
ESTABLISHING FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT SIGNATORIES
OF THE DISTRICT FOR SANTA CLARA COUNTY ACCOUNTS
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
has passed Ordinance 79-2, dated November 14, 1979 changing the signatories authorized to
make disbursements on behalf of the District,
NOW THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District does resolve as follows:
Section 1 . The signatures of the present holders of said officers are as
follows, and the Director of Finance of Santa Clara County is authorized to make
disbursements in an amount less than $50,000 on behalf of the District based on
any two signatures as set forth below:
President Vice President Treasurer
General Manager Asst. General Manager District Clerk
Herbert Grinch L . Craig Britton Jean H . Fiddes
Section 2. The signatures of the present holders of said offices are as
follows, and the Director of Finance of Santa Clara County is authorized to
make disbursements in an amount of $50,000 or greater on behalf of the District
based on any two signatures as set forth below:
President General Manager
Herbert Grench
OR OR
Vice President Assistant General Manager
L. Craig Britton
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OR and OR
Treasurer District Clerk
Jean H. Fi des
Section 3. Resolution No. 83-3 dated January 26, 1983, giving the most recent
list of authorized signatories, is hereby superseded as of this date.
'�bj)
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MID-
PENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT APPROVING
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY OF OFFICERS (FIRST INTER-
STATE BANK OF CALIFORNIA)
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District adopted the following resolutions:
al Resolution No, 11-10 adopted July 11, 1111, approving, authorizing, and directing
the execution of an agreement with United California Bank to act as paying agent
on behalf of the District for the issuance of $4,600,000 principal amount of Mid-
peninsula Regional Open Space District Negotiable Promissory Notes, Series A; and
b) Resolution No. 81-40 adopted July 8, 1981 supplementing former resolution and
approving, authorizing, and directing the execution of an agreement with First
Interstate Bank of California to act as paying agent on behalf of the District
for the issuance of $500,000 principal amount of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District Negotiable Promissory Notes (Windy Hill Open Space Preserve - P.O.S.T.
Property); and
C) Resolution No. 82-57 adopted December 8, 1982 approving, authorizing, and directing
the execution of an agreement with First Interstate Bank of California to act as
paying agent on behalf of the District for the issuance of $6,000,000 principal
amount of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Negotiable Promissory Notes,
Series A; and
WHEREAS, First Interstate Bank of California has requested that the Board
of Directors designate those officers of the District who have been duly elected or
appointed to sign written instructions and consents on behalf of the District;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District does hereby adopt the Certificate of Authority of Officers
attached hereto as Exhibit A designating those officers of the District who are
authorized to sign written instructions and consents on the District's behalf. This
Resolution supersedes Resolution 83-4 adopted on January 26, 1983.
(b2)
EXHIBIT A
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY OF OFFICERS
Public Agency Name
Address
To: First Interstate Bank of California
Corporate Trust Department
405 Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94104
The undersigned, Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District, hereby certifies, that by resolution duly adopted by
the Board of Directors of this Public Agency, the officers named upon this certificate
have been duly elected or appointed are now acting and are qualified to sign written
instructions and consent as provided in the By-Laws, etc. , on behalf of this Public
Agency, that the specimen signatures appearing opposite the names and titles are the
genuine signatures of such officers and that said resolutions electing or appointing
these officers are now in full force and effect. You are further authorized to
recognize these signatures until you receive our written instructions to the contrary.
President, will sign
Treasurer, will sign
Herbert Grench General Manager, will sign
L. Craig Britton Asst. General Manager, will sign
Jean H. Fiddes District Clerk,,.will sign
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the seal of said
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Public Agency
This Day of 19
By Secretary of the Board of Directors
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FIRS_ INTERSTATE BANK OF CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLVED - that any of the officers of this District named below are hereby
authorized to deposit the funds of this District with First Interstate Bank of
California and to accept from said Bank, as evidence thereof, its Regular Savings
Passbook, and that all subject deposits will earn interest at the Bank's prevailing
interest rate.
RESOLVED - further, that the (District Title Only) Treasurer, President, or Vice
President or the (District Title Only) General Manager, Assistant e_neral Manager
or (District Title Only) the District Clerk of this District are authorized to
withdraw funds from said account, as authorized by Ordinance 79-2.
RESOLVED - further, that the funds of this District deposited in First Interstate
Bank of California shall be subject to the bylaws, rules, regulations, and practices
of the Bank in force from time to time and subject to any and all service charges
now or hereafter established by said Bank, that each of said officers shall be and is
hereby authorized to endorse checks, drafts, and other orders for and on behalf of
this District for deposit or, if such orders, checks, or drafts are presented unen-
dorsed for deposit to this account, said Bank is authorized to supply the required
endorsement. This District agrees that all sums at any time in this account shall
be subject to Right of Offset for liabilities of this corporation to said Bank.
RESOLVED - further, said officers are authorized from time to time to make withdrawals
from the account and any checks, drafts, or other orders issued by said Bank in pay-
ment of funds on deposit therein may be delivered by said Bank to such officers or
any of them.
RESOLVED - further, that the authority conferred hereby shall extend and apply to
any and all existing Regular Savings Accounts for Local Public Agencies as well as
all Regular Savings Accounts for Local Public Agencies hereafter accepted by First
Interstate Bank of California and that said Bank shall have the right to change the
rate of interest with or without written notice and to limit the amount that may
be on deposit at any one time.
I certify that the foregoing is a full , true, and correct copy of resolution duly
adopted by the Board of Directors of the District, whose name appears below, at a
meeting of said Board legally and regularly held on 19-
a quorum being present and acting, and that said resolution has not been amended or
rescinded and is now in full force and in effect; and that the signatures appearing
on the attached card are the signatures of the persons who are authorized by said
resolution to sign for and on behalf of said District.
IN WITNESS HEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said District on
19
Signature
District Clerk, Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District
Supersedes Resolution No. 83-5
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CORPORATION TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT TAXFA 111 IDENTirYING NO
TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT TIME DEPOSIT—OPEN ACCOUNT 94-2231873
TIME DEPOSIT — OPEN ACCOUNT NAME
DATE
RESOLUTION No. 83- Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Dri!rr Lr
�i♦ES�OLVEO that any of the officers of this named below are hereby authorized to deposit the funds of AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES
this ae .` a with FIRST INTERSTATE BANK OF CALIFORNIA and to accept from said Bank,as evidence thereof,its
Time Certificates of Deposit t refor,and to determine and fix the amount of each such deposit;and to agree with said
Bank for and an behalf i this 1 � ^ ,as to the rate of I. I epl``,llI any,on said Certificates of Deposit and the maturity
(hereof and to andorse seid certificates on behalf of this �iA,which authority shall extend to any and all renewals
of certiflcelas of uepoall.
REBOLVEO,further,that:
Ihelir..eslc.�,.a{atlUrewty) TrPds lrpr
or any(+rweKeeraoreletitleeMy) President or Vice President
together with the ,_General Mgr. , Asst. General Mgr. PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
j or the ,Administrative Asst./District Clerk FIRST INTERSTATE BANKOFCALIFORNIA
1 eo sa11� Drs+rls; Qs 4Jr arr2.i/,n
of this ars authorized to withdraw funds9f 1hijeli eaFert from said account.p�,,/r�anc 2 9_Z
RESOLVED,further,that any officers of this r `� named above are hereby authorized to deposit the funds of .California 19
this eegZ=11th said Bank in the form of a Time Deposit-Open Account and to agree with said Bank as to the rate of The undersig are aft of the co-partners of the business co dreesd under the name of
interest,and the notice of withdrawal thereof.
RESOLVED,further,that notwithstanding the foregoing,any check,draft,or other instrument issued by said Bank in
S payment of any Certificate of Deposit Or any Time De pool t-DDan acre nt44�ey bvndorsed in favor of any bank by any of and mutually agree that any the individuals named above:CW0authoriz deposit funds of this business
the persons named above or by any other employee or agent of this ¢rkat+en,eitherin writing or by stamp and either with you and to accept as eviden 'hereof your Cerhficc* posi nd to agree with you as to the rate
with or without the designation of the person so endorsing. ! of interest and maturity thereof and t arse said ce a further ogres that any of the individ-
RESOLVEC,further,that the authority conferred� ��eeh��ee,-rrre��by shall extend and apply to any and all existing Certificates of i
I Deposit Issued by said Bank and now held by thiscerpew+wn as wall asall Certlllcates of Deposit hereafter Issued by said I uols named above ore authorized to nds of this ness vrith you m the form of o Time Deposit
Ban and that said authority shall remain In force until written notice of the revocation thereof by the Board of Directors of —Open Account and to ogre*with you as t.-Ii. r of interest,if any,and the notice of withdrawal
lhij r 'I' shall have been received by said Bank at the office which issued the Certificates of Deposit hold by this thereof.You shall have the right to Change repay the deposit upon 30 days written
s
I at the time of such revocation. notice to the undersigned.
i RESOLVED,further.that the authority conferred hereby shall extend and apply to any and sll existing Time Deposit- It is mutually agreed that any Of the individuals named
Open Accounts hereafter accepted by FIRST INTERSTATE BANK OF CALIFORNIA,and that said Bank shall have the above are authorized to withdr funds from said Time Deposit— n account-
right to change the rate of Interest or repay the deposit upon 30 days written notice to the undersigned. i I/WE ACKNOWLEDGE EIPT OF A COPY OF FIRST INIE ATE BANK'S CURRENT
torctif that the foregoing is a full.true.and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Board of Directors of the SCHEDULE OF AC NT FEES AND RATES. `cotpeFel.da,whose name appears below,at a meeting of said Board of Ojru qU Sfihargrporelion,whose name appears I
be at a meeting of said Board legally and regularly held on_ lii LL Lw j
19 �a quorum being present and acting,and that said resolution has not been amended or rescinded and is now in full 1
force and effect,and the,the signatures appearing on the other sl eolthiscardarethesignaturesoftheparsonswhoare ,
authorized by said resolution to sign for and on behalf of said ` r t-
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of saidocrgoreticn on ..
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j RESOLVED,that funds of thisbrr w be deposited In FIRST INTERSTATE BANK OF CALIFORNIA(Bank)
subject to the terms of this signature card,the rules of the Bank,Including all amendments or addillons thereto, .vcuoc".
all applicable laws and regulations and the practices of the Bank In force from time to time,and all service
charges now or hereafter established,and that
Treasurer or President Treasurer
erVice President or
— or General Manager Herbert Grench Gen..,=,M ri�,
g Asst. General Manager
or Administrative AssistantADistrict Clerk L. Craig Britton Asst. Gen -Mg i .
! D'IS+rtc+". Adm. Asls�t.
a bead they as herety authorized to siyp.cty�cks,drafts or other orders for and on behalf of this eer'perat•;e,-ert� Jean H. F i dd e s D i s tr i>wt,.,G�.a k
that ch of the De and he is heie�iyllau�7thorfzed t�endorse checks,drafts and other orders for and on behalf of
'his o r x deposit,encashment or otherwise,and said Bank is hereby authorized to honor and pay on
account any and all checks, drafts or other orders signed and/or endorsed in accordan e h@rewith, or If •cc '•
presented unendorsed for deposit to this account,to supply the required endorsement.This ratfl
that any sums at anytime In lhis act,nunt shall be subject to RIGHT OF OFFSET lot liabilities of Ihis r
to said Bank to the e.tenl legally pnrmissihle,and agrees further to pay sold Rank on demand the smnunl of any
OVERDRAFTS on said account,and ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF A COPY OF FIRS I IN I HISTAIE BANK OF
CALIFORNIA'S CURRENT SCHEDUI,E OF ACCOU14T FEES AND RATES.
RESOLVED further,that Bank Is authorized to:
❑MAIL all statements and vouchers to the last address on file with Bank. '�HO'•�""c" Public Agency Concerned wit
❑HOLD all statements and vouchers until called for.If not called for AC U1 S1 tl On & Preservation of Land 965-4717
within 30 days,Bank is authorized to mall statements. cq i- Acquisition
All responsibility for legs In mail or in transit Is assumed by this4erp fo"n. 37 5 Di s to 1 Circle, Suite D-1 Los Altos CA 94022
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above Resolution is a full, true and correct copy of a Resolution duly 5 .,"=„o•pop
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adopted by the Board of Directors of -M—idpentn.s—u-1 a Re-gi-- na1,.._Op-e►-.Space..-.-_
-is trs� same
at a meeting of said Board regularly held on_Augus-t-24..—_.__ ._ _,19 83 ___end that the
signatures appearing on the reverse hereof are the signatures of the persons duly authorized to sign on behalf of ".•ooucco.. c,,.=o,.c,,,oc„,,,,c,,,,o„",,,,•c• ❑ „o
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said raacpwrwNwaln accordance with Iho above Acsolu�lon.
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WITNESS my hand and the seal of the said Q-9o"cn.
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SAFE DEPOSIT BOX CONTRACT rIF RENTED box Numato
CORPORATION I, TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF RENTING A SAFE DEPOSIT BOX
NAW OF c RATE t 1. THIS PARAGRAPH LIMITS THE BANK'S LIABILITY. BANK IS A BAILEE FOR HIRE AND IS OBLIGATED ONLY TO USE
ORDINARY CARE IN PREVENTING THE OPENING OFA SAFE DEPOSIT BOX BYANY UNAUTHORIZED PERSOMAND
Mid eninsula Regional Open Space District i
g , IT IS EXPRESSLY AGREED THAT THE BANK SHAH BE UNDER NO FURTHER LIABILITY TO RENTER WITH RESPECT
STWFF ADDRESS CITY ZIP CODE TELEPHONE THERETO. THE OPENING OF BOX BY ANY UNAUTHORIZED PERSON SHALL NOT BE PRESUMED FROM THE LOSS
375 Di s tel Circle, Suite D-1 , Los Altos, CA 94022 965-4717 OF ANY PROPERTYALLEGEDLY DEPOSITED IN THE BOX.IF INSURANCE PROTECTION IS DESIRED ON THE CONTENTS'}
OF THE BOX, IT IS SUGGESTED THAT THE RENTER CONTACT AN INSURANCE COMPANY,
RESOLVED,that a safe deposit box shEf�eµe�nt �J�nn��Fir >�I rat t Bank C ifornia in accordance With the terms end I 2. The Renter or any other person duly authorized by Renter or by low{such as a legal representative of the renfel)(s':
eonditins prescribed by said Bank,and that Are9re6sNi�Ad ass�ld t ;� upon presentation of proper identification and upon establishment of right of access to Banks lgllifatiloll,shoti
are the is)hereby authorized to sign the Bank's regular form of contract on behalf of this a P; C ag (,'� have access to the box in the Bank's vaults during Bank's business hours established from style to time,subject to .
FURTHER RESOLVED that access to said safe deposit box No-,449 in LUS �O$ the terms and conditions contained herein.
OFFICE.First Interstate Bank of California shall be to anY One of the following,jointly. 3. The Renter shall not use the box nor permit the box to be used for the deposit of any liquid or property of an
explosive, dangerous or offensive nature,or any property the possession of which is prohibited by low or public .
TYPE NAMES SIGNATURE regulation or which may become a nuisance to the Bank or to any of its renters.If the Bank has reason to believe��•'
that the Renter has deposited or permitted to be deposited within the box any item proscribed in the preceding.
4 sentence,the Bank shall then have the right without prior notice to the Renter to forcibly open the box and remove
i president and inventory the contents.
2 Treasurer l 4. In the event of the death of any person having access to the box,the surviving person or persons also enlitled to
lI access shall notify the Bank immediately of such death,and,thenceforth,access to the box shall only be allowed
3 Herbert Grench, General Manager pursuant to the laws,rules,and regulations relating to inheritance and succession taxes,
l 5. The Renter,or proper agents or representatives,will not be permitted to enter the vault,unless in the presence
of a Bonk employee.The Bank may refuse to permit more than two persons to enter the vault at any one time,and
a L Craig Britton Asst. Gen. Mgr 1; may refuse to allow such persons to remain in the vault longer than is necessary for opening or closing the box,and '
1 }�°y° may require such persons to Corry their boxes to rooms or desks provided outside. `
5 Jean H. F i ddes Adm. As st Di s t. 1 erk 6. If by any act of,or process against,the Renter,one or more co-renters,or other person entitled To access,the Bank
FURTHER RESOLVED that the some persons,acting in the some manner,shall have authority to sign the Bank's release on is forbidden to allow the box to be opened,then access to the box may be prevented by Bank until such act or -
behalf of this tshould this box be surrendered. process is annulled. #
Z�}Tc_Banksc erva the tight to tcrmiirwte the-renting Arid pass '6 art6Trdto"e-rentat rote.�.
- 1 at the expiration of any term,upon its notice mailed to the address of,or otherwise delivered to,the Renter,to his:>')
I hereby certify that the above is a full true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Board of Directors of 1 authorized agent,or to any legal representative. Renter may terminate this agreement at any time,upon written ;1
Mid en i ns u 1 a_R gi o qa 1 Open at a meeting of said Board,regularly held onAugtt s t 24 a ' notice to Bank,without right of refund.
—� Ta ce M V,I j; 8.`AIL rentals are payable in advance.In the event the rent is delinquent,the Bank may refuse access to the box until
19_$ nd rt at the signatures appearing above are the signatures of the persons duly authorized to sign on behalf of ti Y
saidn accordance with th above resolutlon. t the overdue rent is paid.If the Renter of the box at the expiration of any term qr upon the earlier termination os
WITNESS my hand and the seal of said f ° t_ above provided shall not renew such renting and shall foil to give up possession of the box,the Bank shall have
Di strizt--N erl , , the right to forcibly open the box of such Renter and to remove and dispose of the contents thereof at the time and'a,
Supersedes Resolution 83-7 in the manner prescribed by low,
agree to notify you of the death of any person having the right of access to said box before seeking access after the
death of such other person. P Y IAf q .The Renter will surrender the box at the expiration of the term or u on an earlier termination thereof,in as good
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l order as when.rented, reasonable Use thereof only excepted,and pay upon demand to the Bank the expense of
The undersigned hereby rents the above numbered Safe Deposit Box subject to terms and conditions printed on the reverse making all repairs as may be rendered necessary by the Renter's own,or his agent's act or neglect,including cost
hereof and on the reverse of the.current and any subsequent rental receipt issued to the undersigned, to which the of lost keys and forcing fee if necessary.If one or Will keys are lost,immediate notice should be given to the Bank.
undersigned acknowledged.rees. Receipt of a copy of the current rental receipt and of two keys to said Sato Deposit Box is hereby By signing below, the Renter acknowledges having read these farms and conditions and having received a copy
thereof,and hereby agrees to be bound by these terms and conditions,and any subsequent amendments thereto as
The Bank iris not authorized to charge the company checking account No. for i set forth in the rental receipt covering said box.
rent on said safe deposit box,when due.
Midpeninsilla Regional-Open Space District pub c agency
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SURRENDER OF SAFE DEPOSIT BOX NO. DATE
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1/we hereby certify that all property placed in the above numbered safe deposit tiox has been duly and ieutrfuliy
withdrawn therefrom;all liability of First Interstate Bank of California therefor is hereby released and dischar"d. S f
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M-83-97
(Meeting 83-21
August 24, 1983)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORADIDUM
August 16, , 1983
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: C. Britton, Assistant General Manager
SUBJECT: Bid Award for Monte Bello Road Project
Bids for the Monte Bello Road project are due on Friday,
August 19. Staff will analyze them early next week and
will be prepared to make a recommendation at your August 24
meeting.
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NIDPF'L MS= RE 3Ia'-ML OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: F.Y. I.
DATED: 8/23/83
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Ch. 457 —2—
Senate Bill No. 211
SECTION 1. Section 5003.01 is added to the Public Resources
^ �� - 6 �`���_' Code, to read:
CHAPTER 457 5003.01. The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the East
Bay Regional Park District is contemplating the development of
An act to amend Section 5563.5 of,and to add Section 5003.01 to, extensive new marina facilities at the Robert W. Crown Memorial
the Public Resources Code, relating to parks and recreation. State Beach and that the 20-year term authorized by law would be
insufficient to enable any concessionaire to amortize the type and
[Approved by Governor July 27,1983.Filed with scale of improvements that the district would require the
Secretary of State July 28,19a3.1 concessionaire to make at the marina.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DICEST Accordingly, pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 5080.18, the
term of a concession contract entered into by the East Bay Regional
SB 211,Lockyer. State parks:concessions:regional park districts: Park District for the development and operation of a new marina at
leases. the Robert W.Crown Memorial State Beach may be for a period not
(1) Under existing law,without specific authorization by statute, exceeding 50 years;provided,that the contract shall provide that the
the maximum term for which contracts may be entered into for the rental rates be reviewed and adjusted every five years to reflect
construction,operation,and maintenance of a concession in a unit of market rates and conditions prevailing in the area in which the
the state park system is 20 years. concession is located.
This bill would authorize the term of a concession contract entered SEC.2. Section 55W.5 of the Public Resources Code is amended
into by the East Bay Regional Park District, which operates the to read:
Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach under an operating 5563.5. Notwithstanding Sections 5540 and 5563, the Board of
agreement with the Department of Parks and Recreation, for the Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open-Space District may,
development and operation of a new marina at that state beach to and the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District
be for a period not exceeding 50 years, provided that the contract with respect to the Alameda Creek Quarries located within the
provides for rental rate adjustments every 5 years. County of Alameda may,without obtaining the consent of the voters,
(2) Under existing law,generally,a regional park district,regional Lease real property for a term not exceeding 50 years.A lease entered
park and open-space district, or regional open-space district is into pursuant to this section shall be authorized by a resolution
prohibited from conveying any interest in real property actually adopted by the affirmative votes of at least two-thirds of the
dedicated and used for park purposes without the consent of a members of the board, upon making an express finding that the
.najority of the voters of the district;except that,when district land purpose of the lease is for park or open-space purposes, or for an
or property is temporarily unnecessary for park or open-space historic preservation, recreation, or agricultural purpose which is
I!, purposes, it may be leased for other purposes for a term not compatible with public use and enjoyment of the real property.
exceeding 25 years with an express provision that,should the district
board determine to use the lands for park, open-space, or other
district purposes, the lease shall be terminated. However,
notwithstanding those provisions, the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open-Space District is authorized to lease
district real property for a term not exceeding 50 years if the lease
is approved by a resolution adopted by the affirmative votes of at
least%of the members of the district board,upon making an expreA
finding that the. purpose of the lease is for park or open-space U
purposes or for it historic preservation, recreation, or agricultural
purpose which is compatible with public use and enjoyment of the
real property.
This bill would make that exception also applicable to the hoard
of Directors of the Fast Bay Regional Park District with respect to
the Alameda Creek Quarries located within Alameda County.
Vic lx olVe of the Male of t',alftorttia do oreact as litllot's.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
August 22, 1933
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: Off-highway Vehicle Grant Program
Attached is a letter dated August 9 from the State regarding the Off-Highway
Vehicle Grant Program. Unless directed otherwise by the Board, staff has no
plans to prepare an application for a facilities grant since such use of
District lands has never been designated as acceptable by the Board.
' STATE OF EALIFORNIA—THE RESOURCES AGENCY GEORGE DEUKMEJ N IA ,Governor
DEP,\RTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION p
F.O. BOX 2390i �993 -s
SACRAMENTO 95811 r, b AUG 0 9 1983
TO: Local Park and Recreation Officials
The Department of Parks and Recreation has recently reorganized the Off-Highway
Vehicle function in keeping with AB 2397, Chapter 994 of the Statutes of 1982.
We are now the Division of Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation. Our new
location is 1416 Ninth Street, Room 1442-7 (14th floor, Resources Building) ,
Sacramento. Our mailing address remains P.O. Box 2390, Sacramento, CA 95811.
Charlie Willard is your new contact for local grants. Brian Klock is now
handling State-Federal cooperative agreement projects.
I would like to take this opportunity to remind you that our deadline is
quickly approaching for the submission of applications for off-highway motor
vehicle grants. If your community is currently being impacted by off-highway
vehicles (OHVs) or if OHV users are requesting that you provide a legal place
for them to operate, then now is the time to apply for funds to address those
needs.
The Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Program is made available from funds derived
primarily from the registration of OHVs and from gas tax transfers based on
the estimated fuel consumption by OHVs in this State. The entire OHV Fund
generates approximately $10-14 million annually, one half of which is available
for grants to local agencies and for cooperative agreements with federal agencies.
Competition for funds will be keen, therefore, you are encouraged to submit only
projects that are high in priority and technically complete. A completed
environmental impact report is required for all projects. Applications received
after the deadline will not be evaluated or considered for funding.
A procedural guide and all required forms may be obtained by contacting Charlie
Willard, Division of Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation, Department of Parks
and Recreation, P.O. Box 2390, Sacramento, CA 95811, or by calling (916) 322-9619.
The target dates for this Grant cycle are:
Letter of Intent due . . . ASAP
Application Package due . . . September 15, 1983
Please feel free to contact us for any technical assistance that you might
require in preparing your application.
We look forward to your participation in the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Grants
Program,
Sincerely,
n awlings, Chief -
Division of Off-Highway
Motor Vehicle Recreation
softball fields, and other active recreational areas. Thirdly, we must determine
the adequacy of the large regional parks (500 acres or more). These parks are
generally organized around unique natural or historic amenities and may be highly
developed, including golf courses, equestrian centers, campgrounds, recreational
boating et al. Finally, we must consider alternate sources of revenue in lieu of
property tax in order to adequately manage a multi million dollar investment of
public and private funds. Innovative and cleverly designed concessions, use fees,
special taxes etc, should be primary considerations in any viable plan that is
produced end adopted.
1980 COUNTY GENERAL PLAN - PARK PROPERTIES
There are over 70 parks existing or proposed on the County adopted Regional Parks
Trails and Scenic Highways Plan of 1980, which does not specifically address new
park development within cities. From our perspective, we are approaching an ade-
quate number of large regional parks except for adjacent acquisitions which link
existing acreage to major trail systems as displayed on the "adopted 1980 plan,
Depending on future growth patterns of the County, community and regional park
acquisition should be reviewed very carefully to insure that larger tracts of
land, truly suited for park development, are available. Examples are lands near
Santa Teresa Park, Lexington Reservoir, Mt. Madonna, Sanborn and Stevens Creek.
The question of additional large acquisitions for pure open space preservation
now becomes academic and subjective with respect to fiscal and monetary limita-
tions. A continued, positive relationship with agencies and organizations
geared to open space preservation should be nurtured during the 5 year plan.
Financial Considerations
Traditionally, county governments in the United States have been slow in respond-
ing to urban park needs. Counties have been able to cope with urban open space
preservation and development through federal grants and zoning procedures. Fed-
eral grants to counties are now scarce except for block grants. Obviously, block
grants must consider other essential services such as water, waste treatment,
penal institutions, housing, road repair and others. Suffice it to say that we
must become vitally interested in the block grant process.
Measure C/A will generate approximately $30-40 million during the next four years.
At least 15 million could be allocated for existing park development needs. Ex-
amples are the Guadalupe and Coyote park chains, Penitencia Creek and the retrofit
of certain existing parks such as Vasona, Sanborn, Stevens Creek and Mt. Madonna.
Proposed Parks Technical Planning Committee (T. P.C.
Several tasks preclude our ability to unilaterally produce a 5 year plan without
involving several agencies and organizations in the planning process. Those
tasks are-
1 . Collation of countywide inventory material
2. Realization of city goals and objectives
3. Needed involvement with the private sector and special interest
groups (Historic, cultural arts, commercial recreation)
�a # } �n Parks and Recreation Department
Coun` Qf Sanla 4�a s 298 Garden Hill Drive
Los Gatos,California 95030
California Administration 358-3741 Area Code 408
Reservations 35&3751 Area Code 408
Department of General Services
July 27, 1983
Parks and Recreation Commission
Historical Heritage Commission
Dear Commissioners:
RE: Parks & Recreation 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan
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During the recent FY 83-84 budget hearings, the Board of Supervisors formally
discussed a 5 year plan and requested a comprehensive status report in January,
1984. This task will be difficult and should encompass a broad spectrum of social
and economic concerns, the future of Measure C/A funding and future direction of
the Parks and Recreation Department, The purpose of this letter is to refine the
process and elements of a 5 year plan,
Recreation and Culture
The well being of Santa Clara County requires the provision of facilities and pro-
grams that will stimulate the growing population to uti) ize leisure time in a
healthy and constructive fashion. It is equally important that leisure opportuni-
ties are adequately distributed to serve residents in all areas of the County,
In an urban county such as Santa Clara, it could have been easy to focus on the
obvious amenities - the forested mountains, lakes, city parks - and to be relative-
ly unaware of the impact of land development. Many communities now face the ex-
pensive solution to urban sprawl and the lack of adequate open space. Fortunately,
the citizens of Santre Clara County recognized long ago that preservation of open
space was a paramount issue and the electorate passed a remarkable initiative to
purchase and develop park property. Unfortunately, the job is not complete in
light of an additional 30% population, growth expected by the year 1990. We have
not forgotten the fact that delaying additional purchases of land in urban and
rural areas wi l l prove costly or may require the displacement of other land uses.
These facts dictate a balanced urban and rural park development plan.
The Parks and Recreation Department views a 5 year C. I.P. as a four level study
question. First, we must determine the adequacy of urban facilities such as linear
trails and vest pocket parks which primarily serve the residents in adjoining neigh-
borhoods. Further, a cost sharing formula among the various municipalities should
result as a part of our conclusions. Secondly, we must determine the adequacy of g
area or community type parks which tend to serve a major portion or geographic
section of the County's population. These types of parks also assist efforts to
preserve our valuable natural resources albeit they may accomodate play equipment,
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Proposed Parks Technical Planning Committee (TPC) (cont'd)
4. Conformance to County General Plan
5. Strong and affirmative recommendations from the Parks and
Recreation and Historical Heritage Commissions at critical
stages of plan development
Therefore, we are proposing a T. P. C. to advise the Department, Commissions and
Board of Supervisors on the formulation of the 5 year plan. The proposed T. P. C.
would be comprised of one representative and alternate from the following agen-
cies or organizations:
1 . County Historical Heritage Commission
2, County Parks and Recreation Commission
3. County Parks and Recreation Department
4. City of San Jose Parks and Recreation Department
5. County Planning Department
6. City of San Jose Chamber of Commerce
7. Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
8. Santa Clara Valley Water District
9. Visual/Performing Arts Council
10. County Trails and Pathway Committee
11 . Recreational Boating Representative
12, S. C. County Horsemens Association
13. County Board of Education
We recognize that agencies and organizations heavily contributing to the park and
recreation movement throughout the County are not included; however, the agencies
listed above represent many groups and are interrelated with cities and special
districts. Consequently, the need for a large, unwieldy committee structure is
not warranted,
T. P.C. Work Plan
It is proposed that the T. P.C. be recognized and ratified by the Board of Supervisors
to conduct formal , public business meetings in determining the final recommendations
which would be submitted concurrently to all affected agencies. Further, the T. P. C.
would be charged with, but not limited to, the following objectives:
1 . Establish T. P.C. bylaws and organizational structure
2. The planning process - Time requirement of plan
3. Prepare countywide standards
4. County acquisition priorities
5. County facility development priorities and standards
6. Sophisticated, detailed revenue generation schemes/proposals for
each park unit - Possible alternative to Measure C/A
7. Plan and conduct public hearings as necessary
8. Prepare and duplicate all pertinent documents and materials
necessary for governing body decision making processes. (All
materials furnished by the County)
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This subject is scheduled for discussion and action by the Parks and Recreation
Commission on September 7. Hopefully, we will reos|ws feedback from various
agencies prior to the Commission meeting. We look forward to this challenging.
but necessary task' A formal department recommendation will appear in the Sept-
ember Commission packet.
Sincerely,
LARRY M. NDRR|S
Director
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ethnic studies division, is a book on the contribution of the
Letter to CHCF Members Japanese to agriculture in Santa Clara Valley.
In addition to major educational themes developed last year.
Dear Members,
Another year has gassed and thanks to our many CHC friends, the CHC received grant funding from Olivetti Advanced
Technology Center to support video documentation on"Silicon
colleagues, and supporters, our small staff has been able to
accomplish major goals in 1982-1983.Two major eras of regional Valley." Ahalf-hour tape was edited and broadcast.
and state history were studied and developed into public exhibits The Silicon Valley video project led to an application to the
National Endowment for the Humanities for funding of a
for the fast time.
Fart Ross:A Place in History,through the efforts of Nicholas three-year High Technology Regional Heritage Project. This
Rokitiansky and David Rickman, studied the unusual Russian $180,000 matching grant project is an effort to involve local
p industry representatives in a conscientious effort to document and
presence north of San Francisco,and the colorful opening brought
record their extremely important technological developments.
us all a greater appreciation of the contemporary Russian 9
A portion of the grant effort has already begun in the Stocklmeir
community.Funded through the Fort Ross Interpretive Association Regional History library where research papers and oral histories
and the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation
this exhibit initiated the CHC's curatorial support of the State of related to regional high technological development are being ,a
California's historical sites. The exhibit will be mounted in the catalogued for entry into a computerized information clearin-
Kuskov house at Fort Ross next year about the time we will clearin-
ghouse.
publish a pictorial history of the site. Businessland generously contributed a North Star Advantage
Japanese Legacy story f t e site.ie a very personal,enriching computer toward the library-archival effort.A request for a second
terminal has been made to the North Star Foundation.The value
experience for those who came close to this special community,
either by assisting with the exhibit, the docent training or of the computer equipment will be pledged toward the federal
e grant allowing the CHC to receive one dollar for every two dollar
exhibition research. Student curatorial research and oral history
interviewing was an important key. value of goods received.
Co-sponsoring the program was the Nikkei Matsuri Committee, We wait with anticipation for exciting programs planned for �
19$3-1984. We have a new member on the CHCF Board of
descendants of pioneer Japanese families in Santa Clara Valley i
who sponsor an annual spring festival in San Jose's Japantown. Trustees, David Bennion, president and a key founder of Ridge
Vineyards.He has certainly participated in pioneering California's
Jimi Yamaichi, the chairman, was the "angel" who brought
t new wine revolution and we look forward to his sensitivity and
together leaders of his group to co-sponsor an opening evening i
of sake,Koto music and history that will never be forgotten.The insight into our future directions.
The educational themes are set— Moffett Field — a 50th
pioneer Japanese Community brought forth rare family items and
exquisite examples of Japanese cultural arts to create a moving Anniversary salute,in the fall,and the spring appropriately leads
us into California's natural history through a chronicle exhibit of
aesthetic-learning experience.Different ikebana schools provided
fresh flower arrangements each week in the front foyer, where the Mid-peninsula Regional Open Space District. We will be
kimono-hung walls celebrated stitchery skills. We hated to see videotaping high technology in one hand and nurturing and
the exhibit end. protecting the heritage of our dwindling open space in the other.
Future plans include utilizing the exhibit for the O'Connor Such are the ironies and dichotomies of history.
Hospital Old Timers celebration in fall,then mounting the panels ��� AP
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permanently in the restored Issei Memorial Building in San Jose's
Japantown. Seonaid McArthur
Two spin-off projects are evolving from this effort. One is a Director, CHC
video documentary history of this Valley's Japanese community. After many years of research and hard work, Seonaid was
A second project,co-sponsored with University of Santa Clara's awarded her Ed.D.from the University of Southern California
on June 29, 1983. Congratulations. Dr. McArthur.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1.LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415)965-4717
I
August 23, 1983
i
A. J. Hensley
Asst. Manager - Security
Pinkerton's, Inc.
731 Market Street, Suite 410
San Francisco, CA 94103
Dear Ms. Hensley:
This is to inform you of our change in policy regarding access to
our conversation of Au
the Hassler property (as p er gust 23 1983
Since vandalism and unauthorized activities continue to be a
Problem we are recommending the following policy:
1 . Only MROSD patrol vehicles are permitted on site without
previous and specific permission.
2. All visitors, outside of uniformed District Rangers, must
have previous and specific permission.
3. Previous and suecific permission Means a visitor must contact
1 the District office, give their name, number of visitors, date,
time, and reason for requested visit. Visitors should contact
the office at least two hours before their visit.
4 . If a visit is approved, this information will be passed along
to the guards. If the guards cannot be reached, the information
will be given to the Pinkerton office. The guards will require
visitors to show identification and sign a log book.
5. There will be no extended permits, so visitors must make
specific arrangements through the District office prior to
each visit.
6. Only the following District personnel are authorized to contact
the guards to make provisions for visitors:
A. Herbert Grench, General Manager
B. Craig Britton, Assistant General Manager
C. David Hansen, Land Manager
D. Del Woods, Open Space Planner
E. Jim Boland, Operations Supervisor
F. Joan Combs, Land Management Secretary
G. Katherine Duffy, Board of Directors
H. Daniel Wendin, Board of Directors
I. Edward Shelley, Board of Directors On weekends only
J. Nonette Hanko, Board of Directors
K. Harry Turner, Board of Directors
L. Richard Bishop, Board of Directors
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.Wendin
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7 . The combination on the entry gate will be changed to 9654
on Monday, August 29, 1983.
Thank you for Y our 'c000_ eration. We recognize this may be an
inconvenience to some, but we hope it will curtail illegal
access and clarify the responsibility of the guards.
Respectfully,
Del "Noods
Open Space Planner
DTYi:]c
cc: Al Becketti
San Mateo Arts Council
Pat seller
JXC Electric
Paul R:oenig
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Claims 83-16 Revised
Meeting '83-21
August 24, 1983•-,
Amount Name Description
5349 $ 1,261.01 Peninsula Oil Co. Gas for District Vehicle
5350 238.57 Pete Ellis Dodge District Vehicle Repair
5351 32.45 Peninsula Times Tribune Monte Bello Road Bid Notice
5352 52.19 Pine Cone Lumber Co. Hardware for Windy Hill Easement
Bridge
I5353 500.00 Postmaster . -Postage for Bulk Mailing
5354 85.12 Precision Engravers Name Tags for Rangers
15355 40.97 Rancho Hardware and Garden Shop Hardware for Windy Hill Bridge
5356 855.00 Real Estate Register Microfiche Lease
5357 5,068. 32 Rogers, Vizzard and Tallett Legal Expenses-July
5358 120.00 S & W Equipment Co. Rental Equipment for Windy Hill
Stile
5359 386.61 San Jose Mercury News Ad for Secretary
5360 138.44 - Sears Power Mower
5361 - 35.00 Speciality Towing Towing Services
5362 40.80 David Topley Private Vehicle Expense
5363 106.52 Union Oil Gas for District Vehicles
5364 154.00.., Valley , Title .Co. Preliminary Title Report
5365 52.90 Alice Watt Private Vehicle Expense
5366 307.68 Xerox Maintenance Contract-July
' S367 175. 74 ZZZ Sanitation Co. Portable Toilet Rental
5368 8, 724. 16 Pinkerton's , Inc. Security Guard Services-Hassler
5369 1 ,045.00 Keller and Daseking, Architects Preparation of Plans and Specs-
Hassler
5370 *280.00 CAP CON Concrete for Restrooms-11onte
Bello Open Space District
5371 44.43 West Coast Shoe Co. Uniform Boot Repairs
5372 .113.99 Petty Cash Postage,Film and Mailers ,Local
Pieal Conferences ,Private Vehicle,,
Expense,Miscellaneous Office
• Supplies , and Dues -Expense
*Emergency Check-8-16-83
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Claims 83-16 Revised
` Meeting 83- -
August 24,*.
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
C L A I M S ;
Amount Name Des'cri tion
5 323 $ 12.00 Amerigas Oxygen/Acetylene Refill
5324 241.54 Best Products Co. , Inc. Film and Mailers
5325 20. 87 Barron Park Supply Co. Photo-eye for .Light at Fremont
Older Space Preserve
5326 261.63 CA Water Service Co. Water Service-Rancho San Antonio
Open Space Preserve
5 327 42.60 Patrick Congdon Uniform Reimbursement
5328 296.44 Communications Research Co. Radio Installation
5329 120.56 Crest Copies Inc. Frances Brenner Memorial
Dedication Invitations
5330 119.61 #.S. Greeke 0-f-, . 9;ap .,
331 34.51 Custom Color Laboratory Print
5 332 22.43 Financial Publishing Co. Book
`5333 57. 17 Foster Bros. Security Systems ,Inc.Duplicate Keys
5 334 28.00 Mary Gundert Private Vehicle Expense
5335 11.19 Nonette Hanko Reimbursements for Envelopes
for Francis Brenner Dedication
Invitations
5336 64.05 Harbinger Communications Computer Charges
°5337 199. 80 Honeywell Protection Services Burglar Alarm System-Ranger Office
5338 73. 74 Hubbard and Johnson Hardware Supplies and Concrete
for Windy Hill Bridge
5339 694.60 Interior Technology Associates Office Furniture
5340 235.00 Cheryl Kollin Consulting Services-Hassler
Demolition
5341 467.80 Los Altos Garbage Garbage Service
'S342 38.28 Charlotte MacDonald Private Vehicle Expense
5 343 356.45 Minton's Fence,Field and Plumbing Supplies
5 344 110.00 National Recreation and Park Annual Dues
Association
5345 130. 77 National Mailing Services Mailing Services for Newsletter
S 346 53.02 Orchard Supply Hardware Miscellaneous Field Supplies
5347 6.43 PG and E Utilities
�348 29.53 Pacific Hardware & Steel Co. , Inc.Field Supplies
Claims 83-16
Meeting 83-21
August 24,1983
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
C L A I M S
Amount Name Description
I, 5323 $ 12.00 Amerigas Oxygen/Acetylene Refill
15324 241.54 Best Products Co. , Inc. Film and Mailers
5325 20. 87 Barron Park Supply Co. Photo-eye for .Light at Fremont
Older Space Preserve
5326 261.63 CA Water Service Co. Water Service-Rancho San Antonio
Open Space Preserve
5327 42.60 Patrick Congdon Uniform Reimbursement
5328 296.44 Communications Research Co. Radio Installation
5329 120.56 Crest Copies Inc. Frances Brenner Memorial
Dedication Invitations
5330 118.61 H.S. Crocker Office Supplies
5331 34.51 Custom Color Laboratory Print
15332 22.43 Financial Publishing Co. Book
5333 57.17 Foster Bros. Security Systems ,Inc.Duplicate Keys
5334 28.00 Mary Gundert Private Vehicle Expense
5335 11.19 Nanette Hanko Reimbursements for Envelopes
for Francis Brenner Dedication
Invitations
5336 64.05 Harbinger Communications Computer Charges
5337 199. 80 Honeywell Protection Services Burglar Alarm System-Ranger Offic
5338 73. 74 Hubbard and Johnson Hardware Supplies and Concre�e
for Windy Hill Bridge
5339 694.60 Interior Technology Associates Office Furniture
5340 235.00 Cheryl Kollin Consulting Services-Hassler
Demolition
5341 467.80 Los Altos Garbage Garbage Service
5342 38.28 Charlotte MacDonald Private Vehicle Expense
5343 356.45 Minton's Fence,Field and Plumbing Supplies
5344 110.00 National Recreation and Park Annual Dues
Association
5345 130. 77 National Mailing Services Mailing Services for Newsletter
5346 53.02 Orchard Supply Hardware Miscellaneous Field Supplies
5347 6.43 PG and E Utilities
5348 29.53 Pacific Hardware & Steel Co. , Inc.Field Supplies
? Claims 83-16
Meeting 83-21
August 24, 1983
Amount Name Description
5349 $ 1 ,261.01 Peninsula Oil Co. Gas for District Vehicle
5350 238.57 Pete Ellis Dodge District Vehicle Repair
5351 32.45 Peninsula Times Tribune Monte Bello Road Bid Notice
5352 52.19 Pine Cone Lumber Co. Hardware for Windy Hill Easement
Bridge
5353 500.00 Postmaster -Postage for Bulk Mailing
5354 85. 12 Precision Engravers Name Tags for Rangers
5355 40.97 Rancho Hardware and Garden Shop Hardware for Windy Hill Bridge
5356 855.00 Real Estate Register Microfiche Lease
5357 5 ,068. 32 Rogers , Vizzard and Tallett Legal Expenses-July
5358 120.00 S & W Equipment Co. Rental Equipment for Windy Hill
Stile
5359 386. 61 San Jose Mercury News Ad for Secretary
',5360 138.44 Sears Power Mower
', 5361 35.00 Speciality Towing Towing Services
5362 40.80 David Topley Private Vehicle Expense
i5363 106.52 Union Oil Gas for District Vehicles
5364 154.00 Valley Title Co. Preliminary Title Report
5365 52. 90 Alice Watt Private Vehicle Expense
5366 307. 68 Xerox Maintenance Contract-July
5367 175 . 74 ZZZ Sanitation Co. Portable Toilet Rental
5368 80724. 16 Pinkerton' s , Inc. Security Guard Services-Hassler
5369 1 ,045.00 Keller and Daseking, Architects Preparation of Plans and Specs-
Hassler
5370 -4280.00 CAP CON Concrete for Restrooms-Monte
Bello Open Space District
5371 44.43 West Coast Shoe Co. Uniform Boot Repairs
*Emergency Check-8-16-83 .