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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19831012 - Agendas Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 83-25 Meeting 83-25 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415) 965-4717 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wednesday 375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1 October 12 1983 Los Altos, California (7: 30) ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES (September 14 and 28, 1983) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ADOPTION OF AGENDA ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (7: 45) PUBLIC HEARING 1. Proposed Annexation to District of Sunland Park Area of Saratoga -- H. Grench Resolution Annexing Certain Property to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Sunland Park) SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (7: 50) 2. Appointment of Director for Ward 3 -- D. Wendin OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED (9: 50) 3. Final Adoption of Use and Management Plan for Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve -- D. Hansen NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED (9: 55) 4 . Thornewood Use and Management Plan -- D. Hansen (10 : 15) 5. Windy Hill open Space Preserve Use and Management Plan -- D. Hansen (10 : 50) 6. Acceptance of License Authority to Enter and Patrol Lands of Peninsula Open Space Trust - Coal Creek Open Space Preserve -- D. Hansen (11: 00) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS CLOSED SESSION (Land Negotiation and Litigation Matters) ADJOURNMENT TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: When an item you're concerned with appears on the agenda, please address the Board at that time. Otherwise, you may address the Board under Oral Communications. When recognized, please begin by stating your name and address. Conciseness is appreciated. We request you complete the forms provided so your name and address can be accurately included in the minutes. Herbert A.Grench,General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,Nonette G.Hanko,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin Meeting 83-22 s 4 �Rq4 4 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415) 965.4717 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECZORS MINUTES SEPTEMBER 14 , 1983 I . ROLL CALL President Daniel Wendin called the meeting to order at 7s38 P.M. Members Present: Daniel Wendin, Katherine Duffy, Harry Turner, Nonette Hanko. Richard Bishop arrived at 7 : 40 P .M. y Personnel Present: Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, David Hansen, William Tannenbaum, Charlotte MacDonald, Jean Fiddes , Michael Foster, Stanley Norton, and Joan Combs . II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 10, 1983 Motion: H. Turner moved the approval of the minutes of August 10, 1983 . D. Wendin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. August 18 , 1983 D. Wendin noted the omission of the word "not" on page 2 in the discussion section of the first motion, stating that the phrase should read " . . .there is no plan regarding general aviation that would not impact Crittenden L, Marsh" . Motion: H. Turner moved the minutes be accepted as amended. D . Wendin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. - August 24 , 1983 D. Wendin noted a line missing on page 6 . Approval of the August 24 minutes was deferred until the line could be supplied. III . WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS J. Combs stated the Board had received the following written communications : 1) a note of appreciation from the Brenner family for planning of the memorial to Frances H. Brenner; 2) an invitation from the Peninsula Conservation Center Foundation to the First Annual Peninsula/South Bay Environmental Conference on October 27, 1983; 3) a letter from William J. Bergman, Jr. , Controller of San Mateo County, certifying the total value of the assessable property within the District for fiscal year 1983-84 ; and 4) a letter from Oscar Chacon, Sr. , concerninq wheelchair accessible trail systems , with particular reference to Monte Bello Open Space Preserve. H. Turner asked about the status of the handicapped trail at Monte Bello Open Space Preserve. D. Hansen said the trail had not been completed and had not been publicized as yet by the District as-a trail for handicapped use. IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA H. Grench suggested the addition of a twelfth item to the agenda, Setting Public Hearing for Sunland Park Annexation. D. Wendin stated the agenda with the additional item was adopted by consensus . I Meeting 63-22 Page two V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Beez Jones, 16891 Stevens Canyon Road, Cupertino, said lighting in the parking lot was inadequate. J. Fiddes said the landlord would be contacted concerning the problem. VI . NEW BUSINESS WITH NO ACTIO14 REQUESTED A. Public Opinion Poll Results for Los Trancos Open Space Preserve D. Hansen introduced Mary Masters, one of three Stanford graduate students who conducted a 62 question user survey of Los Trancos Open Space Preserve. M. Masters discussed the questionnaire in terms of current use and possible future use of the Preserve, adding that the results of the survey might aid the District in planning for other Preserves. N. Hanko suggested there might be some value to conducting user surveys on some of the lesser known, less emphasized recreational sites. D. Wendin thanked M. Masters on behalf of the Board. VII . NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED B. Roberti-4"jlberq Urban Open Space and Recreation Program Grant for Fiscal Year 1983-1964 C. Britton introduced report R-83-36 , dated September 2 , 1963, noting that the District allocation from this program is $22, 446 . He said staff recommended this grant be applied to funding already available for the Los Gatos Creek Park Project. Motion: R. Bishop moved adoption of Resolution 83-42, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Approving the Application for Grant Funds Under the Roberti-Z"J 'berg Urban Open Space and Recreation Proaram (Los Gatos Creek Park Acquisition Project) . K. Duffy seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. C. Black Mountain Communications Lease Renewal- with EROW Communications W. Tannenbaum introduced memorandum M-83-105 , dated September 1 , 1983, and noted that, in addition to the $375 per month rent, the District will receive 10% of the monthly gross fees collected by EROW Communications Motion: R. Bishop moved adoption of Resolution 83-43 , a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Approving the Ground Communications Lease with EROW Communications (Monte Bello Open Space Preserve - Black Mountain) . 11- Turner seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. D . Adoption of Amended Ludget for Fiscal Year 1983-1984 11. Grench discussed the changes proposed from '.he preliminary budget as contained in report R-83-37 , dated September 7 , 1983 . N. Hanko asked if a public document was available showing the individual salaries of Board appointees . H. Grench stated the information would be forwarded to Director Hanko. Motion: R. Bishop moved adoption of Resolution 63-44 , a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Adopting Amended Budget for Fiscal Year 1983-1984 . H. Turner seconded the motion. The motion passed with 11. Hanko abstaining. E. Proposed Addition to Coal Creek Open _ands of Stallings) W. Tannenbaum discussed the terms and acquisition of the property as Meeting 83-22 Page three I 1 S contained in report R-83-38, dated September 9 , 1983, and reviewed the purchase agreement. He stated the seller would be responsible for demolition of the buildings, with the District retaining $20, 000 of the total purchase price of $145 ,000 in a security fund pending com- pletion of the project as a guarantee the demolition work is done according to the District 's specifications and approval . D. Hansen showed slides of the property, one-third of which is in a landslide movement situation. He reviewed potential use of the site as an educational resource, such as constructing a geologic trail . N. Hanko asked if staff intended to explore the use of the level trails for use by bicycles, and D. Hansen responded staff would be looking into such potential use for some of the trails on the property. D. Wendin said he would like the investigation of the possibility of bicycle trails to be added to the first paragraph of Section D on page 2 of the report, Potential Use and Management . Motion: R. Bishop moved adoption of Resolution 83-45, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing Acceptance of Purchase Agreement, Autho- rizing Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District, and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction (Coal Creek Open Space Preserve - Lands of Stalling) . K. Duffy seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Motion: R. Bishop moved tentative adoption of the interim use and management recommendations contained in the report, including the naming, and including a reference to investigating the possibility of bike trails, and moved the Board indicate its intention to dedicate the property as open space. K. Duffy seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. F. Program Evaluation for Fiscal Year 1982-1983 H. Grench introduced memorandum M-83-108 , dated September 6, 1983 . C. Britton reviewed the Open Space Acquisition Program, noting the Land Analysis Subprogram had been absorbed into the Special Projects Subprogram. D. Kansen discussed the Open Space Management Program, noting that changes in Key Projects and Activities are minor, basically in the Operations and Maintenance Subprogram. In response to a question from D. Wendin, N. Hanko stated that the Dog Committee had not been charged with monitoring the dog program, but was to continue with a study of search and rescue, and asked that a third member be appointed to the Committee to replace Barbara Green. 11. Turner asked the status of the project to complete a master plan for Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. D. Hansen said staff was still awaiting word on grant funding for that project. He said staff is still charged with coming up with a plan for disposition of the buildings once they have been turned over to the District in February of 1984 . C. MacDonald introduced the Public Communications and Governmental Liaison Program, noting a suggested addition to 1983-1984 Key Projects and Activities concerning arranging for an agenda item or workshop on the subject of District publications to discuss the purposes and goals of the various publications, along with budget implications and Meeting 83-22 Page four possible guidelines Discussion centered arousthe desirability ,of planning a workshop to discuss District publications and costs . H. Grench noted one of the key projects of the Public Communications and Governmental Liaison Program is to devise an experiment in cooperation with Open Space Management to try to measure the effect of a particular publicity approach for a particular site or event. He said staff was hoping to design the experiment by the end of the calendar year to be available next spring. H. Grench discussed the General Management and Program Support Program saying the most unique item was the issuance of a $6 million note issue. He said that more emphasis has been put on the question of the next office location in 1983-1984 Key Projects and Activities . Motion: D. Wendin moved acceptance of the program evalatuion for the 1982-1983 fiscal year and adoption of the proposed changes in the 1983-1984 Key Projects and Activities . K. Duffy seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, with H. Turner absent for the vote. VIII. OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED A. Final Adoption of Use and Management Plan for Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve D. Hansen introduced memorandum M-83-1091 dated September 7 , 1983, and stated no public comment had been received. Carolyn Lekburg, representing the Mid-Peninsula Trails Council , asked if there were any horse stiles on Russian Ridge, and D. Hansen replied that a horse stile is planned for the north end of the Preserve. Motion: R. Bishop moved adoption of the revised use and management plan for the 'Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve as contained in report R-83-35 . D. Wendin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. H. Turner returned and recorded his vote in favor of agenda item six, Program Evaluation for Fiscal Year 1982-1963 . B. Parking and Signing Along Skyline for Long Ridge Open Space Preserve D. Hansen introduced memorandum M-83-112 , dated September 9 , 1983, noting that final adoption of the use and management plan for the Long Ridge Open Space Preserve was continued from the meeting of August 24 and staff had been requested to modify the revised recommendation for roadside signing . He noted that staff recommended replacing "No Parking at Any Time" signs with signs which restrict parking from dusk to dawn, and would request that "No Parking at Any Time" signs be maintained at the entrance to the north gate and at the pullout south of the gate. H. Grench said staff recommended No Parking signs 100 feet south of the gate in response to the neighbors , who did not want parking in that area. R. Bishop said consideration must be given to the users of the Preserve as well as to the neighbors . Discussion centered on the location of possible parking areas for the Preserve. D. Wendin suggested adding the following wording to paragraph 3 of Existing Use and Management under Signing to state: "Staff will request that the "No Parking at Any Time" signs be maintained at the entrance to the north gate and at the pullout directly south of the gate" . D. Hansen said "southeast" rather than "south" was technically correct. Meeting 83-22 Page five Motion: D. Wendin moved the adoption of the us and and management recommendations contained in the report as amended, including dedication of the former Bridgeman property. N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. C. Public Notification Procedures H. Grench, referring to memorandum M-83-107 of September 2 , 1983 , said staff suggested modifications to the policy decision made at the August 10 meeting regarding notification of property owners adjacent to a District acquisition. He noted the Board had decided that noti- fication would be done before the second reading of a use and management plan. He said staff was suggesting that notification to adjacent property owners of a new acquisition be given after escrow has closed. He noted that, in order to get input from the neighboring property owners , staff was suggesting that the second reading of the interim use and management plan be held after the close of escrow. He noted this would allow more time for public input. In response to a question from N. Hanko, H. Grench said adjacent property owners must request notification for land use planning items. D. Wendin suggested changing the wording of Section 4a of the Public Notification Policies to read: "Notification of persons (organizations , owners of contiguous property, and others) who have requested notifi- cation regarding a particular site. " in order to clarify the section pertaining to Land Use Planning. motion: H. Turner moved modifying Section I of the Public Notification Policies as shown in Attachment A to the memorandum, amending Section II and the last sentence of Section V - Public Review of the Open Space Use and Management Planning Process to read as suggested by D. Wendin, and to rescind the Board' s prior action on Section 4a and adopt modified Section 4a of the Public Notification Policies as modified at the meeting . R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. D. Subscriptions to Board Meeting Packets H. Grench introduced memorandum M-83-107, dated September 2, 1983 , and referred to the table attached to the memorandum giving rates charged by other public agencies for agendas, agendas and minutes , and full meeting packets, if available. Robert Fisse, Star Route 2 , Box 402, La Honda, said he represented an association of over 200 families and felt the full packet should be made available at the cost of mailing. N. Hanko noted that none of the public agencies listed on the attached table made meeting packets available to the public . R. Bishop said he felt some degree of subsidy was justified in order to get information to the public and discussion centered on appropriate rates to charge for agendas, minutes, and packets . Motion: D. Wendin moved the adoption of Resolution 83-46 , a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open III Space District Amending Rules of Procedure. R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed on the following vote: Ayes : D. Wendin, K. Duffy, R. Bishop, H. Turner Noes : N. Hanko N. Hanko said she felt the Board should not subsidize Board members who have left office by providing them with full packets for six months . Meeting 83-22 Page six Motion: R. Bishop moved adoption of the following subscription rates: $10 per year for agendas, $25 per year for agendas and minutes , and $100 per year for full meeting packet, including minutes and agendas, and the review of the prices and policy on sending agendas , minutes and packets in one year. D. Wendin seconded the motion . Motion to Amend: N. Hanko moved that a full meeting packet price be changed to $150 . H. Turner seconded the motion. The motion failed to pass on the following vote: Ayes : H. Turner, N. Hanko Noes : K. Duffy, R. Bishop, D. Wendin Motion to Amend: N. Hanko moved a two year review of prices and policy rather than one year . The motion to amend died for lack of a second. The original motion passed unanimously. E. Hassler Site Restoration Bid Awards H. Grench introduced memorandum M-83-133, dated September 9 , 1983 , noting bids had been received for basic restoration work and asbestos removal. He said no PCB removal bids had been received and the District would readvertise. He said San Mateo County was processing the demo- lition permit at the present time. D. Hansen reviewed the bids received, stating the low bid for site restoration was received from G. Sorgdrager Trucking for $236 ,530 and the low bid for asbestos removal from Plant Insulation Company for $51, 968 . Motion: R. Bishou moved acceptance of the base bid from Soradrager Trucking described in memorandum M-83-113 . D. Wendin seconded the motion. The motion passed on the following vote: Ayes : D. Wendin, K. Duffy, H. Turner, R. Bishop Noes: N. Hanko N. Hanko stated she felt she could not vote for the demolition of the buildings . Motion: R. Bishop moved the bid from Plant Insulation Company be accepted. N. Hanko seconded the motion . The motion passed unanimously. F. Setting Public Hearing for Sunland Park Annexation H. Grench said Santa Clara County LAFCO had voted unanimously, after holding a public hearing, to approve the annexation of Sunland Park to the District and it was now the District' s decision to approve or disapprove the annexation. Motion: K. Duffy moved scheduling of a public hearing on the matter at a date to be specified by the president . R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously . IX. ADOPTION OF MINUTES, continued J. Fiddes stated the missing line in the minutes should read as follows : "J. Fiddes stated the nomination period for the election of a director of Ward 3 . . . " . Motion: D. Wendin moved approval of the minutes of August 24 as corrected. H. Turner seconded the motion . The motion passed, with N. Hanko abstaining, as she was not present at the meeting. M-83-22 Page seven X. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS N. Hanko reported 60 people attended the Frances Brenner memorial dedication ceremony on September 11 . She reported the following additional donations to the Frances Brenner fund had been receive". $500 from the Palo Alto League of Women Voters, $1000 from the Joel Brenner family, and $100 from George Zimmerman. . J. Fiddes said that as of September 14 , Teena Henshaw, Lee Ayres, and Mary Cude had taken out nomination papers for the director position in Ward 3 . C. Britton, responding to a letter received from Harry Haeussler con- cerning access to Mt. Umunhum, said it is staff 's opinion that the District can use the access road as it wishes and that it could be used for public purposes . H. Grench said he, C. Britton, and D. Hansen had attended the Pierre Joske retirement event, at which time Mr. Joske was presented with the Board ' s Resolution of Appreciation. H. Grench noted a People for Open Space conference was being held at Filoli October 8 and suggested the Board authorize payment of $35 for any Board members who wished to attend. Motion: R. Bishop moved the Board authorize payment for any Board member who wished to attend the conference . D. Wendin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 11. Grench introduced Lee Ayres, who had taken out nomination papers for the position of Director of Ward 3 . D. Hansen announced the District had been notifiedby the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that the District would receive $6700 for storm damage repair. D. Hansen said that he had attended the San Mateo County Planning Commission hearings on the Langley Hill Quarry, and reported that the Commission had accepted all the mitigation requests which the District had suggested in a letter to the Commission . X. CLAIMS Motion: H. Turner moved approval of Revised Claims 83-17 . R. Bishop seconded. The motion passed unanimously, with R. Bishop abstaining from Item 4487 and N. Hanko abstaining from Item 5373 . XI . CLOSED SESSION The Board adjourned to Closed Session at 11 :33 P.M. XII . ADJOURNMENT The Board reconvened to adjourn at 12 :07 A.M. , Thursday, September 15, 1983 . Joan Combs Secretary Cl s 83-17 Revised Me nger ,314 1983 Se mb MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT C L A I M S Amount Name Descri tion 5373 $ 97.42 Richard Bishop Reimbursement for Payment on Controller' s Fringe Benefit 5374 28.03 L. Craig Britton Local Meal Conference 5375 900.00 California Advocates , Inc. Legislative Consultant Fee-Aug. 5376 641.25 CA Business Systems One Year Service Contract for Typewriters 5577 128. 71 H.S. Crocker Co. , Inc. Miscellaneous Office Supplies 5578 661.60 EAL Corporation Survey for -Asbestos-Hassler Health Hoene Facility 5579 125 ,000.00 First American Title Land Acquisition-Stallings Insurance Co. Property 5580 95.00 First American Title Guaranty Co.Preliminary Title Report 5581 17,291.00 Flinn, Gray and Herterich Yearly Insurance Premium T'2 400.00 Foss and Associates Personnel Consulting Fee-August 63 36. 60 ' Graphicstat , Inc. Artwork Enlargement 5584 179 .85 Herbert Grench Out-of-Town Meeting Expense 5585 400.00 RAI Computer Services , Inc. Budget Modification for Projects 5586 352. 94 Harbinger Communications Computer Services-July 5587 126.52 IBM Corp. Miscellaneous Office Supplies 5588 20.00 International Right of Way Assoc Seminar-P. Starrett 5589 40.00 Nancy Leis Calligraphy for Resolutions 5590 7. 35 Los Altos Stationers Notary Seals 5591 27.60 Meredith Newspapers Notice of Election 5592 1. 80 Stanley Norton Copying Expenses 5593 1 ,083. 82 Pacific Telephone Telephone Service. 5594 47.50 Peninsula Times Tribune Legal Ad-Election 5595 15. 46 Pitney Bowes Postage Meter Tapes I5596 230. 00 John Pound Legal Research 5597 1 , 812 . 63 Scribner Graphic Press , Inc. Summer Newsletters Printed ' 5598 675.00 County of San Mateo Permit Fees-Ha sler Buildings Demolition Claims- 83-17 Page 2 Revised ',, Meet 83-22 September 14,19 , Amount Name Description . 5599 $ 360.00 County of San Mateo Density Matrix I' .. 0 3,000.00 Ronald and Rolayne Stortz Deposit Refund 5601 55.00 University of CA Extension Seminar-S. Shipley 5602 500. 00 U.S. Postage Postage for Meter 5603 95.00 University of CA Extension Seminar-D. Hansen 5604 23. 62 Alice Watt Meal Conference 5605 200. 74 Xerox Installment Payment 5606 95. 86 Anderson Building Supply Timber for Bridge-Rancho San Antonio '5607 75.42 James Boland Reimbursement for Books and Supplies for Class 5608 213.00 * Communication Research Co. Radio 14ain tenance-Sep temb er 5609 300.00 Susan Cretekos Patrol Services-August 5610 46.60 John Escobar. Private Vehicle Expense 5611. 82. 10 Hipp Welding Inc. Building Supplies-Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve 5612 55.27 The Hub Schneiders Inc. Ranger Uniform Shirts 5613 157.05 Mobil Oil Co. Gas for District Vehicles 5614 90.00 Monogram Industries_ Inc. Chemicals for Portable Toilets-- Mont-e Biallo Open Space Preserve 5615 29.50 Norney' s Office Supplies 5616 28. 56 Rancho Hardware and Garden Shop Shop Supplies 5617 22.94 Roberts Fence Repair Supplies-Windy Hill Open Space Preserve 5618 7.50 Santa Clara Valley Audubon Book for Library Society 5619 460.00 E.R. Sheehan Trail Repairs-Windy Hill Open Space Preserve 5620 1,496.52 Shell Oil Co. Gas and Repairs for District Vehicles 5621 42.26 PG and E Utilities 5622 100.00 J & R Drilling Gate Posts-Hassler -Open Space Preserve 5623 450.00 Louis B. Bordi Digging for Septic Tank-Monte Bello Open- Space Preserve 5624 39.00 Charlotte MacDonald Reimbursement for PA System- Francis Brenner Memorial Dedication I5625 308.66 Petty Cash Postage ,Private Vehicle Expense , Newspaper Subscri.ptions,Copying, Local Meal Conferences , Miscellaneous Office Supplies , and Miscellaneous Shop Supplies . Meeting 83-24 V 9. MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415)965-4717 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS SEPTEMBER 28, 1983 MINUTES I. ROLL CALL President Daniel Wendin called the meeting to order at 7:37 P.M. Members Present: Katherine Duffy, Daniel Wendin, Edward Shelley, Nonette Hanko, and Harry Turner. Richard Bishop arrived at 7:41 P.M. Personnel Present: Craig Britton, David Hansen, Charlotte MacDonald, Jean Fiddes, William Tannenbaum, John Escobar, Del Woods, Alice Watt, Mary Gundert, and Stanley Norton. IT-. APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 19, 1983 D. Wendin stated the minutes should be corrected to state the last motion pertaining to secret ballots on page two did not pass since four affirmative votes were required. - D. Wendin stated the approval of the minutes would be tabled until R. Bishop was present. III. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS J. Fiddes stated the Board had received the following written communications: 1) An invitation to the September 24th Ed Taylor Trail dedication in Burlingame; 2) a letter from Gene Chasey of Redwood City complimenting the District on the new Windy Hill loop trail; 3) a letter from Richard M. Hill on behalf of Brittan Heights Condominium Association regarding a resolution from the Association to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors stating the Brittan Heights Board of Directors strongly protested any use of the Hassler property other than as open space and demanded that the existing buildings on the property be removed at the earliest possible date. He also included copies of letters he wrote to Supervisor John Ward and William Briner of State Parks and Recreation stating the Brittan Heights Condominium Association 's opposition to the retention of the buildings and the San Mateo Art Council 's proposal ; 4) fifteen letters from the following individuals living on either Brittan Avenue or La Mesa Drive in the Brittan Heights area. 1. Julia and Robert Wahn 9. Ruth Johnson 2 . M/M Steven J. Lloyd 10. Richard K. McCord 3. Frances Nuss 11. M/11 Frank Cudillo 4. M/M E. T. Gilman 12 . Alfred H. Seenberg 5. John C. DePew 13 . Richard Schwartz 6. Mary Jo Melanson 14 . Sx7lvia P. Caplan 7 . June D. West 15. David P. Wolff 8. Alan McGowan 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 Meeting 83-24 Page Two J. Fiddes said the letters urged the Hassler site be used strictly for open space, noting that the purpose they had assessed themselves was to preserve the property as open space. Eight letters specifi- cally stated opposition to the use of the buildings by the San Mateo Arts Council; 5) a letter from Anne J. Ercolani, a Palo Alto resident and Brittan Heights condominum owner expressing her support for the Arts Coun- cil 's use of the Hassler buildings under two conditions : 1) if the Council can provide reasonable assurances that funds are available to both restore and maintain all the buildinas the Council antici- pates using and 2) if the federal grant funds are to be withdrawn if the Council is allowed to use the buildings, the Arts Council's request should be denied; 6) telephone messages from Joyce Nolan, 1326 Crestview Drive, and Ruth Brantman, 3310 Brittan Avenue, expressing their desire for the Hassler property to be open space. IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA D. Wendin requested the addition of a sixth agenda item, Dog Committee Membership. H. Turner requested the addition of an agenda item relating to how ballots would be cast to select a new Ward 3 Director. He subsequently withdrew his request, and D. Wendin stated the item should be included on the October 12 agenda. D. Wendin indicated the agenda with the addition of the item on Dog Committee Membership was adopted by Board consensus. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, continued D. Wendin reviewed the correction he had stated for the minutes for R. Bishop's benefit. Motion: D. Wendin moved the approval of the minutes of September 19, 1983 as corrected. R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, with E. Shelley and H. Turner abstaining from the vote since they had not been present at the meeting. VI. ORAL COP"►MUNICATIONS Larry Faber of Palo Alto stated he was representing the Mid-Peninsula Trails Council. Tom Kavanaugh, 1726 Spring Street, Mountain View, distributed copies of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineering Public Notice relating to Ravenswood Slough and activities of the California Department of Transportation. He stated a response was required by October 15 , 1983 , and requested the Board take action on the matter in the form of an agenda item. D. Wendin referred the matter to staff and, depending on the advise of Legal Council, requested staff prepare an agenda item or an informational report on the matter for the October 12 meeting. VII. NEI! BUSINESS WITH NO ACTION REQUESTED North Santa Clara Solid Waste Management Authority Proposed Disposal Site Impacts U. Britton, referring to the staff ' s memorandum M-83-117 of September 22 , stated no action was requested of the Board for this agenda item. A. Watt showed slides of Bryan Canyon. Meeting 83-24 Page Three Thomas M. Henderson, General Manager, North Santa Clara County Solid Waste Management Authority, discussed the history of the Authority, its goals, and the use of Bryan Canyon as a possible location of a solid waste disposal site. Lyman Black, a Los Altos resident and member of CROAKE (Concerned Residents organized Against Killer Emissions) , dis- cussed why CROAKE opposed the use of Bryan Canyon as a disposal site. N. Hanko requested staff provide responses to her questions regarding Kaiser Permanente's ability to dump its spoils in Bryan Canyon, trails in the area, permit requirements for Kaiser Permanente, and what controls could be imposed on Kaiser as opposed to the landfill operation. No member of the Board requested any additional action on this item. D. Wendin stated staff should continue to monitor the project closely and inform the Board of any new information as it becomes available. VIII. OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED A) Hassler Site Renovation D. Hansen, referring to memorandums M-83-116 of September 22 and M-83-119 of September 28 , stated I. T. Corporation of Martinez had submitted a $5000 bid for the removal of the P.C.B. materials from the Hassler site. He said no other bids had been received. Motion: N. Hanko moved the Board accept the bid from I. T. Corporation for the removal of the P.C.B. materials. H. Turner seconded the motion. Discussion: D. Hansen explained why no permit was required for this particular project, citing OSHA requirements concerning the removal of hazardous wastes. The motion passed unanimously. D. Wendin and K. Duffy reported on their September 21 meeting in Sacra- mento with representatives from San Mateo County and the State to discuss the Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for the Hassler property and the architectural and historical significance of the Hassler buildings. D. Wendin stated the members of the San Mateo Countv/Hassler Liaison Committee would be meeting with Supervisors Ward. and Gregorio on Thurs- day, September 29 to discuss further the project and the proposal from the San Mateo County Arts Council. B) Notice of Completion of Contract and Acceptance of Work (Monte Bello Road) D. Hansen reviewed memorandum M-83-115 of September 22 , 1983 noting O'Grady Paving, Inc. had completed the Monte Bello Road improvement project. Motion: N. Hanko moved the Board adopt the notice of completion and and acceptance of work and authorize the President to sign the same. R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed unani- mously. Director Turner was not present for the vote. IX. NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED A) Use and Management Plan for Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve and Recommendation for Upper House Disposition - Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve D. Woods reviewed report R-83-40 of September 21 concerning the use and management plan for the Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve and showed slides to illustrate various points in the report. He stated the first Meeting 83-24 Page Four phase of improving the main water system for fire protection leading from the Mora Drive storage tank to the structures on the valley floor was estimated to cost $1500 and was included in the 1983-84 fiscal year budget and the second phase was estimated to cost $3500 and would be included in the 1984-85 budget. He noted this cost information should have been included in the staff report. Discussion centered on the following items: 1) the reasons for completing the main water system in phases; 2) the impacts of the increased use of the Preserve by joggers and runners; 3) the possibility of having the Rancho San Antonio County Park open earlier in order to accommodate the parking needs of early morning Preserve users; and 4) the design of bridges installed on Canyon Trail. D. Hansen reviewed his memorandum of September 22 regarding the five proposals submitted for use of the upper house on the Preserve. He stated staff recommended none of the proposing organizations be selected at this time, noting the members of the Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve Upper House Proposal Criteria Formulation Committee could review the proposals and make a recommendation to the full Board. Discussion centered on the criteria used by staff to evaluate the compatibility of the goals of the organization with the goals of the District. N. Hanko stated she had completed her research on how other public agencies inform the public of available buildings and would be presenting it to the Board for consideration. D. Wendin stated the Upper House Committee should review the proposals that had been received and report back to the full Board at the October 26 meeting on how they recommend the District proceed. He announced the noticed Committee meeting would be held at noon on October 18 at the District office and said proposers could submit supplementary written material on their proposal for the Committee to consider. Jordonna Eastman and Catherine O'Callaghan, representatives of Six Rivers Ranch and School, briefly discussed the proposal they had submitted. Motion: E. Shelley moved the question of the Upper House be referred back to the Upper House Committee. N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Motion: R. Bishop moved the Board tentatively adopt the use and manage- ment plan for the Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve as presented in the report received during the meeting. H. Turner seconded the notion. The motion passed unanimously. B) Proposed Addition to Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve - Mt. Umunhum Area (McCoy Property) W. Tannenbaum reviewed portions of report R-83-39 of September 22 , 1983 regarding the acquisition of the 60 acre McCoy property located south of the City of San Jose. He noted the property was outside the District but within the District 's Sphere of Influence and stated the purchase price as $72 , 000 Payable in cash at the close of escrow. D. Woods showed slides of the property and D. Hansen reviewed the interim use and management recommendations proposed for the site. Meeting 83-24 Page Five N. Hanko spoke in favor of purchasing the property and Tom Kavanaugh expressed his opposition to the District buying property outside its boundary. Motion: N. Hanko moved the adoption of Resolution 83-47, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Mispeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing Acceptance of Agreement to Purchase Real Property - Bargain Sale, Authorizing Officer To Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District, and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary to Closing of the Transaction (Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve - McCoy Property) . R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Motion: N. Hanko moved the Board tentatively adopt the interim use and manaaement recommendations as contained in the report of Septem- ber 22 , 1983 , including the naming of the property as an addition to the Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve - Mt. Umunhum Area and that the Board indicate its intention to withhold the property from dedication. R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. C) Dog Committee Membership D. Wendin stated N. Hanko and R. Bishop were the members of the Dog Committee since the third member had been Barbara Green. Referring to a memo from H. Grench, dated September 27, 1983, he said the Committee 's current charge was to address the issue of special dog training uses on District preserves and to monitor the program. Since no member of the Board volunteered to replace B. Green on the Committee, D. Wendin stated the Dog Committee would remain a two-member committee at this time. X. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS R. Bishop reported on the September 26 San Carlos City Council meeting at which the City Council affirmed the action of the City's Planning Commission to reject the development proposal for the Benedetti property. J. Fiddes stated Teena Henshaw, Mary Cude, and Lee Ayers had taken out applications for the directorship of Ward 3. She noted the application period closed at 5:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 5. D. Hansen reported a Trails Cleanup Day, sponsored by the Trail Imforma- tion and Volunteer Center, was scheduled for October 15. C. MacDonald said she had hired Lea Brown as her new Public Communications secretary and showed slides of the dedication ceremony for the Frances H. Brenner memorial interpretive site on the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve. XI. CLAIMS Motion: R. Bishop moved the approval of the revised claims. E. Shelley seconded the motion. The motion passes unanimously with N. Hanko abstaining from item 5645 to I .B.M. XII . CLOSED SESSION The Board recessed to Closed Session on land negotiation and litigation matters at 10: 40 P.M. XIII. ADJOURNMENT The Board reconvened to adjourn at 11:28 P.M. Jean H. Fiddes District Clerk - Cl is 83-18 Revised R Meecing 83-24 September 28, 1933 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT C L A I M S F Amount Name Description f" I5626 $ 12.40 Amerigas Oxygen/Acetylene Tank Rental. 5627 71. 75 Barron Park Supply Co. Plumbing Fittings for Portable Toilets-Monte Bello Open Space Preserve Inc Redwood Timbers for Brid e II 2 5 86 C and M Diversified Co. 8 �56 8 9 Co. , Inc. Sar. Antonio Oa_n Space Preserve I115629 177.02 CA Water Service Co. Utilities-Rancho San Ammon o Open Space Preserve 15630 22.00 Camden Rentals , Inc. Cement Mixer for 7i.lindv Hill Bridge - 15631 289 .00 CardilloTravel Systems , Inc. Travel Expense-M.Gundert 15632 1 ,000.00 Metro Real Estate Research Appraisal Services 5633 62. 34 Crest Copies , Inc. Bluelines 5634 135.00 Daily Pacific 'Builder Legal Ad-Y-onte Bello Road I15635 117. 26 The Dark Room Black. and White Photo Processin '5636 3,500.00 Deloitte Haskins and Sells Auditing Services 15637 72 ,000.00 First American Title Guaranty Co.McCoy Acquisition_ 5638 1 ,149.20 Frahm,Edler and Cannis Engineering Cor_s*_a tans '5639 20.05 The Frog Pond Meal Conference 15640 144. 70 Herbert Grench Meal Conferences 115641 258.25 Mary Gundert Conference Reir_:b-rsement �5642 185. 95 Hawkins-Hawkins Co. ,Inc. Fire Lane Signs 5643 154.17 Hubbard and Johnson Plumbing 2iateri a=s and Concrete- for Gates-Monte 3ello Open Space Preserve a-:d ?gassier 56 4 27. 20 Stephen Hurst Private Vehicle IxDerse II, u st 5645; 40. 26 I.B.M. Typewriter Supplies � _ 5_646 1 , 610. 81 Interior Technology Associates Office Furniture 5647 13 , 100.00 JXC Electric Completion of Fire Protection. System-Hassler � 5648 134.05 Los Altos Garbage Co. Garbage Service 5649 300. 94 Minton' s Lumber Supply Hardware,Buildi Y .iazerial.y , Plumbing and Elec_rical Cl, '-ns 83-18 Page 2 Me ng 83-24 Revised Sep,-ember 28, 1983 Amount Name Description 5650 $ 301.55 Orchard Supply Hardware Miscellaneous Electrical,Shoo_ and Plumbing Supplies 5651 51.02 PG and E Utilities 5652 1 ,190. 34 Peninsula Oil Co. Gas for District Vehicles 5653 630.65 Peninsula Times Tribune Demolition Advertisements for Hassler and Ad for Secretary 5654 530. 85 Peninsula Office Supply Office Furniture 5655 1 ,025.96 Pine Cone Lumber Co. Lumber and Hardware-Rancho Sar_ Antonio Bridge,Pionte Bello Open Space Preserve Restroows , and Sign Posts for Windy Hill Open Space Preserve P I, 5656 8,560.96. Pinkerton' s , Inc. Security Guard Services-Nassier 5657 173.60 Redwood Trade Bindery Monte Bello Brochures ' 5658 60.00 Regents of the University of CA Workshop-H. Grench : 5659 63.90 Reliable Pattern Works Bronze Plaque-Frances Brenner Memorial 5660 14. 79 Roberts Hardware Shop Supplies I', 5661 99. 33 Rice Trucking Base Rock-Bridge Ramp at :•linv�- Hill Open Space Preserve II� 5662 406. 77 S & W Equipment Co. Miscellaneous Field Supplies I, 5663 2 , 042. 96 San Jose Mercury Advertisements-Notice of Elec-io and Demolition for Hassler I: 5664 566.59 San Mateo Times Subscription and Legal Ac for Hassler '', 5665 444.64 Scribner Graphic Press Inc. Typesetting and Brochure Printing-France.s Brenner Sign, Monte Bello and Windy Hill Op_ en Space Preserve 5666 684.00 Signs of the Times Dog and Trail Signs 5667 488.00 Silicon Valley Travel NRPA Conference Travel Ex-.3 ense- H. Grench I5668 22 .92 South Skyline Association Reimbursement for Subscr:atio- Mailing 5669 69.92 Stevens Creek Quarry, Inc. Sand-.Sonte Bello Open Space Preserve 5670 2 , 921. 01 Rogers ,Vizzard and Tallett Legal Services-August 5671 132.94 Union Oil Co. Gas for District Vehicles 5672 74. 38 Uno Graphics Brochure Printing-Windy Hill Open Space Preserve 5673 92. 30 Rich Voss Hauling of Sand-Monte Bello C-_ er Space Preserve 5674 67.08 Alice Watt Private Vehicle Expense Claims 83-1.6 gage Meeti 83-24 Revised Septe..__er 28, 1983 ` Amount Name Description 5675 $ 6.41 West Coast Rebar Co. Bench Repair-Monte Bello Open Space Preserve ,5676 94.80 Del Woods Private Vehicle Expense 5677 334.53 Xerox Maintenance Agreement-August 5678 117.16 ZZZ Sanitation Co. Portable Toilet Rental 5679 19.65 Sears Replacement Hose for Pump - 5680 332.07 Newton Petters Office Furniture-Ranger Office 5681 184.53 Del Woods Reimbursement for Repair of District Vehicle 3 5682 7, 394. 79 Keller and Daseking,Architects Engineering Services-Hassler '.-5683 6, 660.90 Keogh,Marer and Flicker Legal Services ,5684 24,903.00 O'Grady Paving,Inc. - Road Improvement Project-Monte Bello Open Space District 5685 140 .00 People for Open Space Conference Fees-C.Britton,D.Hansen C.MacDonald,K.Duffy 5686 150.63 Petty Cash Private Vehicle Expense,Postage, Books ,Subscription,Copying,llaps, Miscellaneous Office Supplies MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415) 965-4717 NOTICE OF MEETING Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve Upper House Proposal Criteria Formulation Committee Tuesday 375 Distel Circle October 18, 1983 Suite D-1 Noon Los Altos There will be a meeting of the Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve Upper House Proposal Criteria Formulation Committee on Tuesday, October 18, 1983. The meeting will begin atl2 :00 noon at the District office, 375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1, Los Altos. The Committee will be reviewing the proposals received for the Upper House at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve and determining what recommendations to make to the full Board. Herbert A.Grench,General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,Nonette G.Hanko,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (Meeting 83-25 f7 October 12, 1983) September 4, 1983 Board of Directors Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space District 375 Distei Circle - Suite D-1 Los Altos, CA 94022 Dear Sirs: I am writing to you, in reference to the Hassler Health Home property, to remain as an open space - with all buildings demolished, with the possible exception of one small building for a Ranger's use. My wife and I are retired, but have been so keenly interested in seeing this property become an open space, that we have gone into our savings and paid out in full the sum of $600 as per our assessment. (The same as most of our neighbors have done), but how can this be justified, if a transient Arts Council can take over this property, without any expense for their own use? Have they paid any money into this assessment? "NO" What are the people in this assessment going to do? We do not get our hard earned savings back (which we could all use), we just get some squatters, who will be living in the same old broken down buildings, within a potential disaster area. Please do not let us down, we all need your help so very badly. Our whole assessment District has worked so hard on this project, and just as we have got off the ground, some squatters playing politics ave denying us our dream. We have certainly proven our point by putting up the sum of $300,000.00 as our assessment, what has the Art Council done? Thank you for your courtesey, Resp- ct lly, John N. Thomas & Lila M. Thomas 3295 La Mesa Drive #8 San Carlos, CA 94070 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (Meeting 33-25 October 12, 1983) MORWEAR PAINTS- BOYSEN PAINTS-AUTOMOTIVE PAINTS-WALLPAPER-GLASS THE PAINT POT 106 S. SUNNYVALE AVENUE SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA 94086 (408) 736-5529 Ao oe- U WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (Meeting 83-25 October 12 , 1983) C. J. OLSON FRESH AND DRIED FRUIT PACKERS AND SHIPPERS Since "1899" Route 1-Box 140 El Camino Real Sunnyvale, California 94087 Phone 736-3726 October 5, 1983 Mid Peninsula Park District: An appreciation of and respect for the land in this valley and concern about the environment are of major importance to me as an Orchardist and native resident of this area. Consequently I am interested in and aware of the work being done by the Open Space District. I think Mary Cude will be an asset to the Board and urge your appointment of her. Very trul rs, Charles J. Olson WRITTEN COMMUNICATI& Meeting 83-25 Oct. 12 , 1983 Harry H. Haeussler, Jr. 1094 Highland Circle Los Altos, CA 94022 October 8, 1983 � Board of Directors Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1 Los Altos, CA 94022 Accoring tonews articles I have read Santa Clara County is considering charging parking fees at Rancho San Antonio County Park. Rancho San Antonio County Park is in egirence the only parking available for users of Rancho San Antonio Open Apace Preserve. If Santa Clara County charges for parking it will mean users of the open space must pay for using it. Also, Los Altos streets near Highway 280 and St. Josephs College may again become a parking area With re- sulting problems for all concerned. In the past you have been very niggardly in providing parking for those who desire to use open space. Only recently have you started to provide parking space ( Los Trancos and Monte BP110 ) , but there are many additional open space preserves that require users to park on dangerous road shoulders, to park where the parking becomes a problem, or no parking at all. one of the most prevelant complaints is about the parking for open spaces. It is incumbent on you to provide parking for open space users, not the neighbors, not the county road departments, nor anyone but you. In the Rancho San Antonio case it can be done by subsidizing the cost of parking in the park, or by providing parking space on open space property. I urge you to give parking more attention and a higher priority of accomplishment to better serve the public whom you serve. i Harry tH. Haeussler, Jr. 'WRITTEN COPIMUNICATIC Meeting 83-25 Oct. 12 , 1983 775 Steuben Dr. Sunnyvale, CA 94087 October 8, 1983 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1 Los Altos, CA 94022 Dear Sirs : I understand that Lee Ayres is an applicant for the vgcnnt seat representing Ward 3 of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. I would like to endorse Lee for the position. I am a. long time member of ORCHARDS, R. Sunnyvale Zrass- roots open- space organization, and I feel that Lee would be effective in furthering the purposes of the MROSD. As Sunny- vale 's City Manager, he showed his commitment to preserving green belt Preas for the common good. He has valuable experience In dealing with both local and governmental agencies. He is a fine member of our community and I Mould like to see him represent us on the Open Space District. inc erejy, 'tkA J � K_ay Bailey WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Meeting 83-25 � October I2° I983 � � 1125 S Bernardo Sunnyvale, Calif October lI , 1983 To the Board of Directors Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District: � I am writing to you on behalf of Mary Cude, who is a Candidate � � for the open position on your Board. I have known Mary Cudg for a good many years as a personal friend � and as a concerned Citizen of the City of Sunnyvale. Mary is a � � frontrunner when it comes to the needs and concerns of the citizens of Sunnyvale. Mary'S knowledge of local and State issues provides her with a great deal of experience to make intelligent decisions. � Mary has been Called upon to serve on numerous Citizen Advisory Boards. Mary and I serve On the Sunnyvale Citizens Advisory for � Paramedics and her knowledge of the County administration system and funding made our jobs that much easier. When I Served as 3 Parks and Recreation Commissioner of Sunnyvale, � Mary was a great help to me' Her concerns and input on the Bay- lands Parks System were helpful to m2 when I had to make decisions. � Mary is very concerned and aware of our limited open space in � Sunnyvale and is active in making sure that our parks and school connected parks and open space are not rezoned or reduced in size' As Vice President, 4th District, Federated Fire Fighters of Cali- fornia representing the nine Bay area Counties , T have found my- self involved in many political campaigns. I have called on 1,1ary many times for her experience in Organizing campaigns, 1.1ary/5 Stamina , knowledge and her ability to get things done would be a great addition to your excellent Bnard. Thank you , T�_ :�z4U,� 611L Tony' 5pitaleri 4th District Vice President Federated Fire Fighters of California � � � � WRITTEN COMMUNICAI_A Meeting 83-25 October 12, 1983 10341 Broadview Dr. San Jose, Ca. October 1 , 1983 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board of Directors 375 Distel Circle Suite D1 Los Altos, Ca. RE: Board Vacancy Ladies and Gentlemen: As a concerned citizen, enthuiast of our native land, an ornamental horticulturist, and native Californian I would like to strongly recommend Mary C. Cude to be appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of the Midpensula Regional Open Space District. Over the past seven years I have known Mary to be an untiring worker to the betterment of her fellow citizens of Nothern Santa Clara County. I feel that Mary C. Cude would be an excellent choice as a Board Member because of her excellent character, high regard for the environment, and common-sense approach to problem solving. Sincerely', Deane Lanier ~ada de VerdeJitc. anck �ar� WRI= CCMM ICATION 16062 Skyline Boulevard Meeting 83-25 Woodside, California 94062 Oct. 12, 1983 (415) 851-3440 September 29 , 1983 Board of Directors MidPeninsula Regional Open Space District 375 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022 Dear Board Members : a , I would like to thank you for your interest in the possible purchase of the Alan Hosking Ranch, Inc. After initial negotiations with Mr. Britton, it is my feeling that the District is not in the position, at the present time to be able to acquire the entire ranch for open space use. It is my intention to proceed with a master plan for the ranch which will include residential development, timber harvesting, and recreational use. i Again, thank you very much for the time and effort put forth by the District, and I hope we may be able to work together _ on some other open space prospects for the ranch in the future. Sincerely, Alan Hosking President DBA The Alan Hosking Ranch, Inc . AH: laf Balanced Land Use Timber/Recreation/Shelter i WRITTEN CCMMUNICATIOl. DOT .5 1983 Meeting 83-25 October 12 , 1983 i77RO5 D 3 7s ,(1 aA<0 10 i /�-14.C�/�"L!� Gf,�,l ✓1 Gil f/I < <�;,,.� lJY7 �G;�,� ` WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Meeting 83=_ -- Offiee of Controller October 12 , 1983 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ' ANNA G. ESHOO s WILLIAM J. I3E GMAN, JR. WIILLIAM J._GORIO SC UMACHER CONTROLLER K.JACQUELINE ?EIER JOHN M.WARDD.L. SCHROYER J s CnU ® •" �` �°•''• � ASSISTANT CONTROLLER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER REDWOOD CITY CALIFORNIA 94463 (415)363-4777 .3O September 2-7-, 1983 TO: BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DIST. RE: #78560 - MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE SUBJECT: 1983-84 EST114ATED PROPERTY TAX REVENUE We have estimated your 1983-84 Property Tax Revenue as follows: Secured //5"7, 5,�/ Unsecured HOPTR 91-1 BITR TOTAL /, �t �p /9 ? The above estimate for secured revenue does not include an allowance for delinquencies. In 1982-83 there was a 3.19% county-wide delinquency on the secured roll. If you have any questions, please call Pat Bergman, at Extension 1146. Very truly yours, W. J. BERGMAN, Jr. , CONTROLLER WJB:PSB:JP Coordinating Council on Developmental Disabilities BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ANNA G. ESHOO WRITTEN COMMUNICATION ARLEN GREGORIO Meeting 83-25 WILLIAM J.SCHUMACHER K. JACQUELINE SPEIER October 12, 1983 JOHN M. WARD _% COUNTY OF S►AN MATEO 225-37TH AVENUE SAN MATEO CALIFORNIA94403 TELEPHONE(415)573-2951 September 27, 1983 Mr. Daniel G. Wendin, President Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space District 375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1 Los Altos, CA 94022 Dear Mr. Wendin: The Coordinating Council on Developmental Disabilities supports the concept of retaining the existing buildings on the Hassler property for use by the community with careful planning in ac- cordance with preservation of open space values. The disabled community, along with the general community, could greatly bene- fit from the opportunity to utilize these existing buildings for community and individual pursuits. We await the final decision on this issue and support you in your efforts to preserve the Hassler property for the citizens of this community. Sincerely, Carlita Peters, President Coordinating Council on Developmental Disabilities CP:SY:pl 06311042 cc: Arlen Gregorio, Chairman San Mateo County Board of Supervisors WRITTEN COI�UAUNICATION OCT 5 1983 Meeting 83-25 October 12 , 1983 vvC14n'12, - Ql- I _a- G� °O JAA WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Meeting 83-25 October 12 , 1983 October 5, 1983 Board of Directors Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space District 375 Distel Circle - Suite D-1 Los Altos, CA 94022 TO: Board of Directors I would like you to know that I am a strong supporter to see that the Hassler Health Home property in San Mateo County remains as open space. Many homeowners in the San Carlos/Redwood City areas have been trying for years to maintain this environment. I understand that recently the San Mateo Arts Council is trying to block this effort for their own purposes including a building to be used as Living Quarters. This effort is a movement against the protection of the environment. I urge you to consider this matter seriously and support the position to maintain the Hassler property as open space. Sincerely, William T. Ward 6 Pyxie Lane San Carlos, CA 94070 � «,. ++a ,w 1 ,-�. ,s .:(.w � �.• .o. mow. ds cm s f.... 'I'o 1:, tom, lZ !_ -. �i a _ '..��'. --Y i"s m., sue! '.a•-. iz fz ,.. 4 - .�. tM T ,+ems ! -L'. � '�' ��o •�. ��,qv. +"v Y�` all W a 1� w k 71 WWI- s • 5 PeI1tT1SU a" Lion and 'public'infnrmatio' } Conservation the Peninsula Conservation Center v ;r i dat' t intends'to {fir=an�ze a �N _ ndatx1 .o ,, UN ''a fed 'if . 4 U 6 Q ,oft ese�conference 44 o ,.,. o N 4j xonmental repres ,U �'Q lic a s=togethe k. o Ln 9) tate 'o t cal 'en 0 ,0 p onm1SIXUMMwMX=Fkpnfer'e, s:see rovid p un�ie's for N. F - w n Ain orrnption shag wilding: Partici " :'the'current._p lr" `nd advocae the ioug. Ba ' he;t eme e-,ce is_:strategic nn ,yi`ron mentalists'.`Ve'tend tot o idly from one brushfire inci ntJo the next,' rarely making ', time`to examine the overall'tren d°political changes which deter rie future problems: Environ- mentalists need to anticipate the issues' prepare adequately,.and bet closer to the`point of origin in decision-making by participating i local political and planning pro c`� ro . L , o cesses`',Public officials can benefit;. WEinvolving citizen advocacy groups aC.) LL F1 }'a,.:. early in planning, thereby avoiding ,minute':confrontations and ' t99, public relations a M-83-118 (Meeting 83-25 of Oct. 12, 1983) IVI MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM September 27, 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: Proposed Annexation to District of Sunland Park Area of Saratoga Introduction: I announced at your meeting of September 14, 1983 that the Santa Clara County Local Agency Formation Commission, after public hearing with no opposition, had that day unanimously approved the annexation of the Sunland Park Area of Saratoga to the District and passed the matter to you to complete the annexation proceedings. You authorized the President to schedule a Public Hearing so that you could consider the matter at a coming Board meeting, and the proposed annexation will be before you on October 12. Background reports M-83-68 dated June 10, 1983 and M-83-84 dated July 19, 1983 are attached. Recommendation: I recommend that you adopt the attached Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Annexing Certain Property to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Sunland Park). RESOi,PION OF THE BOARD OF DIRE. ,RS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT ANNEXING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT (SUNLAND PARK) WHEREAS the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District filed with the Local Agency Formation Commission, County of Santa Clara, its Resolu- tion No. 83-31 Requesting Initiation of Annexation Procedures of Property to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, and WHEREAS, at the time and in the form and manner provided by law the Local Agency Formation Commission of said County has made its determination, by its Resolution 83-47 , adopted September 14 , 1983, that said annexation is proper and that proceedings may be conducted by the Board of said District without notice and hearing, or election, or both; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District nonetheless held a Public Hearing noticed in advance in its publicly distributed agenda; and WHEREAS, the Sunland Park Homeowners ' Association has petitioned the Board of Directors of the District to annex Sunland Park; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has found that it is in the best k interests of both the District and the residents of Sunland Park that said annexation should occur; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District that the property described on Exhibit "A" dated July 28 , 1933 attached hereto and made a part hereof is hereby annexed to and made a part of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. EXHIBIT A Annexation to Midcaninsula Regional Open S ace District Name of Annexation Midpeninsula-Sunland Park Date July 28, 1983 DESCRIPTION Real property situated in the Town of Saratoga, County of Santa Clara, State of California, described as follows: Beginning on the south easterly corner of the city limit of San Jose as annexed by Bucknall Annexation No. 1 (Annex. 0269), said point lying on the northerly limit of aforementioned Tract 977, bearing N 880 26' E 719.21' from the westerly Right of way of Quito Road; _hence leaving the San Jose City Limits along the northerly ?:..it of.Tract 977, N 880 31' E 229.01' to the southwesterly ii=—.t of the City of San Jose as annexed by Bucknall An^e._-ztic: No. 11, (Annex. 463); thence along the Southerly li=it of the City of San Jose ` 880 40' E 7.09' to the South Westerly limit of San Jose, Bucknall Annex. No. 2, `. (Annex. 4347); thence along the southerly limit of the City of San Jose N 830 311 ,£ 451.81' to the centerline of Villanova Road and the northeasterly corner of Tract 977; thence along the easterly limit of Tract 977 and 976 and the westerly limit of the City of.San Jose as annexed by Bucknall Annexation No. 2, (Annex. l347) S 10,S5' E 1606.772 to the southeasterly corner of Tract 976 and the centerline of McCoy Avenue; thence along the centerline of McCoy Avenue and the City Limits of San Jose S SS° 12' 20" W 1409.60' to the City Limit of Saratoga and the westerly Right of Nay of Quito Road; thence along the City Limits of Saratoga and the westerly Right of Way of Quito Road t 10 41' W 1165.25'; thence N 10 17' W 445.15' to the southwesterly limit of the City of San Jose as annexed by aforementioned Bucknall Annexation No. 1; thence•along the City Limits of San Jose and the northerly limit of Tract 977 and its westerly Prolongation N 980 26' E 581.001 ; thence N 880 31' E 13S.11' to the Point of Beginning. Containing 51.0 Acres M-83-84 (Meeting 83-18 July 27, 1983) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM July 19, 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: Proposed Annexation to District of Sunland Park Area of Saratoga Discussion: At your June 22, 1983 meeting you followed up on a letter from the Sunland Park Homeowners' Association that requested annexation of the Sunland Park area of Saratoga to the District (see attached report M-83-68 dated June 10, 1983) . As a precursor to submitting an application to the Santa Clara County Local Agency Formation Commission, you authorized me to inform LAFCO of your intent to apply for the annexation and to request waiver of the requirements of mailed notice to property owners and of fees. The waivers were subsequently granted by LAFCO. Recommendation: I recommend that you adopt the attached Resolu- tion of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional open Space District Requesting Initiation of Annexation Procedures of the Sunland Park Area of Saratoga by the Santa Clara County Local Agency Formation Commission. This resolution is only an initial step. If LAFCO acts favorably in response, the matter will be passed back to you to conduct the actual annexation proceedings. Notice would be given to the Sun- land Park Homeowners' Association, to the press, and to those who receive agendas prior to your conducting the proceedings. The public would also, of course, be able to speak at that meeting. M-83-68 eting 83-16 ,�- , dune 22, 1983} : J MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM June 10, 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench General Manager SUBJECT: Proposed Annexation to District of Sunland Park Area of Saratoga Background: On June 8, 1983 you considered a letter dated May 31 (attached) from the Sunland Park Homeowners' Association requesting annexation of Sunland Park to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District and referred the matter to Staff. The District was set up 'originalty to include either . all or none of a -city and its Sphere of Influence. Saratoga and its sphere were included. In keeping with this approach, as city boundaries have changed there have been annexations and detachments from the District. In 1981 , an area (the Sunland Park annexation) a few blocks square just outside the District's boundary and up until that time in the San Jose Sphere of Influence (see attached maps), was annexed to Saratoga. Inadvertently, the Sunland Park annexation to Saratoga did not include the Sunland Park annexation to the District, and a corrective action is needed to achieve consistency. According to Local Agency. Formation Commission files, the area encompasses 51 acres and has 200 single'family residences, an average lot size of 8100 square feet, 443 registered voters, and approximately 500 residents (as of 1981 ). On April 13, 1983 the Santa Clara County Local Agency Formation Commission approved your requested Sphere of Influence boundaries (see report R-83-9 dated March 3, 1983). Although lying outside present District boundaries, the Sunland Park area was specifically included in the District's new Sphere of Influence' and brought to LAFCO's attention to facilitate later annexation. Procedure: The simplest procedure would be for you to adopt a resolution request g the Santa Clara County LAFCO to initiate annexation proceedings. If LAFCO feels annexation is appropriate, the matter will be passed back to you to complete the proceedings and reach a decision. In keeping with standard LAFCO procedures, all property owners within the area were mailed notices of the proposed annexation to Saratoga at the time of the Sunland Park annexation. The noticing process is, of course, time consuming and costly. Fortunately, it appears unnecessary to repeat individual mailed notice since the issue at the time was annexation to Saratoga, and annexation to the District also would surely have had no significant impact on the public response. There would again be newspaper notice, however. Therefore, as a very first step in the proceedings, even before you adopt your initial resolution of application, LAFCO should be requested to waive its local requirement to send property owners notice by mail . Recommendation: I recommend that you authorize the General Manager to inform Santa Clara County LAFCO of your intent to apply for annexation of the Sunland Park area to the District and to request waiver of the requirement of mailed notice to property owners. kjiRITTEN COMMUNICATIC` ` 2r,eeting 83-14 June 8, 1983 SUNLM PARK HOMEOI-PFER'S ASSOCIATION 18276 Purdue Drive Saratoga, California 95070 31 May 1983 Board of Directors Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1 Los Altos, CA 94022 Dear President Green & Members 'of the Board: In 1981, the "Sunland Park" area, which had been in the County and in the San Jose Sphere of Influence, was placed in the Saratoga Sphere .of Influence and was annexed to Saratoga. Inadvertently, the area was not annexed to your District at the same time, as it should have been, since Saratoga is in the District's boundaries. We would like to be '-included and represented. On behalf of the Sunland Park Homeowner's Association, I request that you initiate annexation proceedings to bring Sunland Park within the District. Thank you for your help on this matter. i Sincerely, William G. Notz, President, Sunland Park Homeowners' Assn. cc: Kay Duffy, Ward 1 Area Director Wayne Dernetz, - Saratoga City Manager *The Sunland Park area consists of 200 homes, bounded on the Nest by Quito Rd. , on the South by McCoy Ave. , on the East by Villanova Rd. , and on the North by the row of houses on the North side of Baylor Ave. AA. M-83-122 &4F (Meeting 83-25 October 12, 1983) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM October 7 , 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: C. Britton, Assistant General Manager PREPARED BY: J. Fiddes , Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Appointment of Director for Ward 3 Discussion: At your meeting of September 19, you decided that the vacant Ward 3, directorship would be filled by appointment. As of 5 : 00 P.M. Wednesday, October 5, 1983 the following individuals had submitted applications for the position: 1 . Lee S. Ayers 2 . Ernestine (Teena) Henshaw 3 . Mary C. Cude Copies of their applications are attached for your consideration, as well as letters that have been received in support of two of the applicants. You also discussed whether secret ballots should be used to select the appointee and the method for interviewing candidates at that same meeting. You did not agree on the type of voting procedure that would be used, but indicated that interviews would be conducted in a manner similar to that used by the League of Women Voters on candidates nights . Recommendation: Once a voting procedure for the appointment has been decided, you should interview the candidates and select a new Director for Ward 3. ��...,®,t'�,� , MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Application for Director, Ward 3 (Please type or print) Name Lee S . Avres Residential Voting Address 866 (3roton Court Sunnyvale , California 94087 Telephone(s) (H) 408-733-6288 , (o) 415-493-0460 Date of Application September 29 , 1983 Please list your community activities and/or work experience below: President , Centare Corporation, a real estate investment firm, 5/80 to present City Manager , City of Sunnyvale , California, 2/77 to 10/79 City 'Manager, City of overland Park, Kansas , 5/74 to 2/77 City Manager , City of Titusville, Florida, 6/69 to 5/74 T,ieutenant , U. S . Army, 4/67 to 4/69 Staff , City of Wichita, Kansas , 6/65 to 4/67 Board of Directors , institute of Computer Technology (ICT) Various activities of neighborhood school and church Please indicate why you are interested in serving as Director on the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board of Directors and what are your goals for the District's next ten years? Provide knowledgeable representation of Ward 3/Sunnyvale Help the District secure a greenbelt in the foothills and baylands . Promote cooperative efforts with government agencies and the private sector Significantly increase public awareness and support for the District ' s lands , programs and aims . F Page Two Additional comment: bly business presents no conflict - neither as to type of property or person's we do business with. I would maintain the confidentiality required as to the District's acquisition objectives. I am prepared to assist the District in addition to the regular meetings as appropriate. I am planning to seek election to the seat in November, 1984 . What level and types of activities do you favor on District preserves? activities oppose? Very much defends on property charAntp-rf Innation ana hiqf-nj-�, - ballfields next to Caribbean Drive at Baylands Park in Sunnyvale are fine . . . large group picnics at Windy Hill on Skyline Boulevard are inappropriate. Activities should not adversely affect the natural environment. Educational activities should have top priority. Activities should be consistent with the District's maintenance capablilites. Generally speaking, activities should be guided by a good neighbor rule. What do you see as the major issues of the District today and in the next few years? Discuss. . How can property rights acquisition aims be achieved with the reduction in property tax revenues and State and Federal grants? Requires long-range planning, intergovernmental cooperation, diversified acquisition methods and lots of public support. . Manaaement of District lands in a manner to preserve the natural environment in the face of increasing public use and urban development. Site emphasis policies will become more and more important. . How to focus the resources of the District - its money, Board of Directors and staff - so as to be effective and yet responsive. Given the seemingly endless number of worthwhile projects - practicality is an important Page Three evaluation factor . Dealing with other public needs which affect the District' s mission - such as solid waste disposal , need for meeting/activity center type facilities, and housing. Please list any additional information about yourself which you would like to include (hobbies, education, family, etc. ) Activities/Interests : Tennis , stamp collecting, political biographies , economics/investing and attending many games and events involving children . Relandscaping our backyard was a major activity this past year . Family: Wife is Dee Children are Ashley, 12 Bradley, 10 Wesley, 7 We have lived in Sunnyvale 6z years at our present address . Education: Master of Public Administration '(MPA) , Unive i Kansas , 1966 Si nature of ppl-icant Date NOTE: All applications will be made available for public inspection. You may use additional sheets to answer questions. M t f -All 4412,11, MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Application for Director, Ward 3 (Please type or print) Name CQiv_6r-//vE �T�E7►/A� /��iy�e�AuJ Residential Voting Address //:r/ SZIN�y?yaL&-, CA 9,087 Tel ephone(s) (4og) 24.E- 7.;z/4 Date of Application 5" Gckbee /,'W3 Please list your community activities and/or work experience below: T�AL'H� - o5'G'ict7YC''� f7/sra.efJ /Jll/1/ U/arc/ SG'rY Oi.3�.elCT F Utz? mom .n�ss�o.ri 1�Asr ?�.eE-S�,DEavr.:..- /�1�/✓. �i�� TC'/t�s �A-�S'DC /n 7-W LIIZ7cJ 7c'f 12,s NC G a Please indicate why you are interested in serving as Director on the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board of Directors and what are your goals for the District's next ten years? '41,/c /}s 19 L71,f-C 7w 18t SP19e is oy-f aA /h V 729i4 7i/F LlNsr Tirn &- :4A ,r� 1 �9� �D�/irr� ae 7HE` ©.00a�Prriyir To Ass'/ter iv Z-d1sle l MAelA) ° 11V vaLy&O iN rye 1-90Q4lS 4)10eX1 5PI9C,! Page Two i 490i4 L 2 fD.o TAN y�`g2s �a� L"dNT/ti�� ��'�U�si7'/d.t� OF LAND T� SEZGc,�� /� �EGJC�t7f��7Cr.�'NL l�teet� hDZT /,v AX& sOf /39Y�•uOs �fi�E7Y�ou.e.q�E do�NT ✓�vrr�.pr s w �rrlES s 00a0,v7-1e-S �0,2 ,9�'aiis.Tro.rJ /ylA�!/A��iivT o,� q�x� s/�if�F (�r�EiVeou,e,yG�' tvoQKi.vG C'�osEc y c� /�,ei✓Arm AG���°r�s CFdCrND,�T7'ar�.S� FG/-L rfs�- A�G��lsinoAl o� ���s (D) E'xl�A.vy ud�u/vr�`�A2 G',e.DvAs Es/��zrf7�-f� �arc�,r� 67k D aAs- (,c)EXOAA)D Aetl tI1T/ /c ��)) INCkE'795� ia4f��lCo (.vr9,e�,r/FSS What level and types of activities do you favor on District preserves? activities oppose? A VO le As B VO ZI A/T-�t-,OVS foR. Brr3rh pc�r �.PG"AU/z E�7 B�Lz L',!/l�tS, DPPos What do you see as the major issues of the District today and in the next few years? Discuss. Lt� �OA/T�/YC/t 1J /nd,!/�f FDA AL'Qu/s i rzo.rJ - �FFEz T ©� /�r.�Li4 Tio,rJ� D TN�i� yE71'7/5�•t/rJ S �O/L /770,fJ� b) 17MAIr�d t 407 �Ar1l yD u M,19 !/h►6 eO i Ne/2 F7� rS•9 e- A.ve e) CAA10T 7-10 L /m US eW 67,e e v,os— a r Page Three Please list any additional information about yourself which you would like to include (hobbies, education, family, etc. ) l ,JR11y ' /"9 Tim E" y't�9.es oN rH� ,milG�o�nrraiss�o�rJ. 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Attached is a copy of the District's Conflict of Interest Code.. .4 e Ef ® MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Application for Director, Ward 3 (Please type or print) Name Mary Cude Residential Voting Address 235 Gabilan Avenue, Sunnyvale, California 94086 Telephone(s) Home - 408 245-4731 Business - 408 730-9030 Date of Application October 5, 1983 Please list your community activities and/or work experience below: During the 20 years we've lived in Sunnyvale I've been involved in a wide range of community service prol s - everything from consumer advocacy to youth vouth services - hut T am esnecia iv proud of the leadershin responsibilities and accomplishments with: EmergencySunnyvale Medical Servi s (Paramedics) Commi ee Chairman Sunnyvale's Community Center Advisory Committee - Facilities Subcommittee Boaed Member, Committee Chairmanshins and Vice President, Renublican Women American National Red� Cross - Local Chapter, Division and Western Area 'lffice nositions - enior National iona nstructor, Volunteer Management Consultant, Northern California Division Chairman of Volunteers Chapter Director of Youth Services California a era ion of Women's Clubs - Sunnyvale Junior Women's Club President and District Chairman and Officer; Saratoga Women's Club President and District Leadership Chairman vnrian s Altar Society Founder and President, NCCW, and CCD Instructor United Way of Santa Clara County Residential Chairman Santa ara oun y Chapter of The American Heart Association, Residential Chairman In 1978 I began my floral desion business, and built it up to the point of oneninn a retail florist shop in 1980 1 am a member of the County Florist Association. a certified F D shop, and I am an active member of the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce. Please indicate why you are interested in serving as Director on the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board of Directors and what are your goals for the District's next t44--5 years? I have a strong belief in the value of environmental aesthetics a good background in community involvement and an interest and enthusiam for nolitical and lenislative processes. And I sincerely believe that I can ably represent the residents and voters in ►-lard 3.1 In the coming five years I would hope to: Use my skills as a facilitator to enhance citizen awareness (especially in !lard 3) of the scope df—the-?91strlct6s activities. Encourage investments that build a basis for lone term financial security for the District. Work or the continued close involvement with other municipal , regional , county and state agencies. i Page Two Goals for 5 years, cont'd - Using the Master Plan as a guide, to review and publish the District's accomplishments; o develop a status and/or progress renort and timetable for anticipated accomplishments. Study and survey on a Ward by Ward basis how much land is currently devoted tn, or could be devoted to,open space, green belts, parks, and agricultural usage, What level and types of activities do you favor on District preserves? activities oppose? I favor the continuation of 'low intensitv' or what I think of as passive, quiet recreational activities. I am also highly inclinded to encourage additional environmental and educational learning activities. I would be onnosed to activities disruptive to the ecolonical halance or lnud, noisv group activities. What do you see as the major issues of the District today and in the next few years? Discuss. I anticipate that some of the issues coming before the Board in the next few months would include: Hassler Health Center, and the related PCB scare - disaster preparedness for the Winter o - Bryan Gannyon - the hiskinq paths hehind Moffett - etc. Long range issues would probably include: financial nlanninq - relocation of the District Iffice - More access to onen spaces and nreserves - interanency land exchanges and mutual use agreements. Closely related to all of these issues is the concern for the District's communication with community groups, organizations and individual citizens. While it is common to talk about communication" I think this is the issue that requires a continuous and concentrated effnrt o bring about an understanding of the District's objectives and viewpoints. This District is in tMe enviable position of having popular sunno rt for open space, and a highly regarded I Page Three Issues - cont'd agency image with other government bodies. But this support and good relations are an 1 ongoing and continuous task that has to be maintained and balanced. With the right approach It to the public, most of the issues can be addressed without conflict. i Please list any additional information about yourself which you would like to include (hobbies, education, family, etc. ) My area of education study interest is Social Psychology (educational background includes American University, De,Anza College and Cal . State-Hayward) and OrnAmental Horticulture. Political activity - I find politics cha lenninq and stimulating! and have had experience with campaign organization and strategy in both partisian and non-nartisian elections on the city, county, and state levels. i Special Awards - Nominated in 1971 for Outstanding Younq Women of America and received the Ford Outstanding Community Service award in 1966. igna ure pp icant JQJ Date NOTE: All applications will be made available for public inspection. You may use additional sheets to answer questions. f I Attached is a copy of the District's Conflict o In terest Code.- (408) 738-2030 I ROGER S . C . ENG , D . D . S . GENERAL DENTISTRY WRIGHTMONT PROFESSIONAL CENTER MANDIBULAR KINESIOGRAPH ANALYSIS 990 WEST FREMONT AVENUE, SUITE Q SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA 94087 October 4, 1983 Board of Directors °"id-Peninsula Regional Open Space District 375 Distel Circle Suite D-1 Los Altos, California, 94022 i To Thom it May Concern T b As a resident and councilman of Los Altos, �T am concerned about the amount of open space left in our area. This has a direct bearing on the reality of life for all of our citizens. Mary Cude, as a long time resident and volunteer of our community, shares this concern. Having worked with Mary on many community service projects, T believe she will be a contributing and sensitive member of our Mid-Peninsula Open Space Board of Directors. Therefore, T urge you to appoint Mary Cude to serve on the Board of Directors of the Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District. "69er C. Eng, S. Councilman and Former Mayor City of Los altos, California RSCE:cg I 1167 Plum Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94087 October 4, 1983 Board of Directors Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District 375 Di stel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022 Dear Board Members, It was with great pleasure that I learned of Lee Ayre's application for appointment to the District Beard to fill Barbara Green's seat. Lee has much to offer in the arena of public service. He will be especially valuable to the District in the area of intergovernmental relations with the many jurisdictions the District deals with in its land negotations. I feel that not only Sunnyvale, but the entire District, will benefit from his leadership skills, his governmental experience, and his strong commitment to public service. Sincerely, Ann Hines M-83-120 (Meeting 83-25 October 12 , 1983) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM October 4 , 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 Use and Management Plan for Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve Introduction: At your September 28, 1983 meeting, the use and manage- ment plan for Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve was presented by staff and tentatively approved by you(see report R-83-40, dated September 21, 1983) . Final approval was deferred until your October 12 meeting. Discussion: At your September 28 meeting, Director Duffy asked where the early morning runners park their cars prior to the opening of the County Park at 8 :00 AM. According to the Ranger staff, runners park under Interstate 280 on St. Joseph' s Avenue on the south side of the road and on Cristo Rey Drive, outside the County Park gates. In addition, the Natural Resource and Agricultural Management Section should be amended as follows to include the estimated costs of the new water line : D. Natural Resource and Agricultural Management New Use and Management Recommendation 5. The City of Los Altos Fire Chief is urging the District to improve the main water system for fire protection leading from the Mora Drive storage tank to the structures on the valley floor. The project will be phased and accomplished over a period of three years at an estimated cost of $5000. The first phase will include installation of a new 4" meter and 300 ' section of pipe. Costs of material and labor will f View on this project. with the City o Mountain i be sharedt y p � Status : The first phase of this project, which will connect to the upper house, is scheduled to be completed this fall. Before starting work, an engineer will be consulted to pro- vide detailed specifications. In the second phase, it is the intent to connect the new 4 inch line to the lower residence and multi-use facility. The Los Altos Fire Department has indicated that public group uses of the lower residence may not be allowed until adequate water pressure for fire protection is provided to the building and other additional requirements are met. Cost of Phase I will be $Z500, and is included in the current budget. Phase II will cost $3500 and funding will be included in FY 84-85 budget preparation. Recommendation: I recommend you adopt the use and management 'plan for Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve as contained in report R-83-40 and as amended herein. I R-83-42 (Meeting 83-25 October 12, 1983) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REPORT September 28, 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: C. Britton, Assistant General Manager RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager; D. Woods, Open Space Planner; M. Gundert, Associate Open Space Planner SUBJECT: Windy Hill Open Space Preserve Use and Management Plan Introduction: The use and management plan for the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve was last presented to you at your August 11 , 1982 meeting (see report R-82-32 , dated August 3, 1982) . According to the Final Adoption of the Relative Site Emphasis Plan Review Schedule, the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve is at the upper end of the highly emphasized sites . As such, the next scheduled review will be next year. I. Site Description and Use There have been no new land acquisition additions to the site since the time of the last review. Please refer to the August 11 , 1982 review of the site for the physical description. Activity on the Preserve has centered around construction of the 8 .4 mile loop trail network. Construction of the trail began in September 1982 and was coordinated between District staff, Peninsula Open Space Trust (P.O.S.T. ) , the Town of Portola Valley, and the Windy Hill Trail Task Force. The Windy Hill Trail Task Force volunteers, composed of 98 individuals, spent over 1000 work hours on the trail construction. A smaller group of the volunteers have continued to perform trail maintenance on weekends . P.O.S.T. raised in excess of $50, 000 for the project. Trail construction was estimated at $41 ,950 with actual construction costs amountingto 39 755 720 will remain in the budget to $ . ($ g reroute the easement section of trail - see map) . A dedication for the Windy Hill Trail was held on August 11 . The event, which was sponsored by P.O.S.T. and held at the picnic area on the site, was well attended with approximately 60 people, in- cluding P.O.S.T. donors , District staff and Board members, and trail volunteers . Dogs have been allowed on designated areas of the Preserve since July 1 , 1983 in accordance with a one year test program adopted by the Board on April 13 , 1983 (see memorandum M-83-42 , dated April 7, 1983) . A brochure with a map of the designated area where dogs are allowed on leash is available at the site's staging area on Skyline Boulevard. R-83-42 Page two A neighborhood meeting was held on August 16 between District staff and concerned neighbors in the vicinity of the former Catalano property. Concerns expressed by the residents centered around potential impacts on the neighboring properties as a result of increased public use of the area, including the road and bridge. Trail use, signing and management of that section of the windy Hill loop trail were discussed. II . Planning Considerations Please refer to the August 11 , 1982 review of the site for planning considerations. In addition, staff will be working closely with the Town of Portola Valley in planning future trail connections and resolving access/parking concerns which may develop because of the popularity of the trail system. Use and Management Recommendations A. Access and Circulation Damage resulting from winter storms was heavy along the entire Skyline Corridor. The Windy Hill Preserve was no exception as landslides, slippage and downed trees closed the uppermost portion of the trail for several weeks in the early spring. The trail was reopened at a cost of $1,440, which was funded by P.O.S.T. Federal Disaster Assistance funds were made available to the District for a portion of these repairs and will be reimbursable to P.O.S.T. Existing Use and Management 1 . The roadside pullout at the northern boundary should be better defined with fencing in order to decrease the parking hazard. Staff should continue to work with CalTrans to install fencing within the highway right of way. Status: The existing fencing should be repaired as needed and the roadside pullout remain as is . A new gate and equestrian stile should be installed to replace the old existing gate at the northern boundary. In the event a new cattle lease is negotiated for the site, the new lessee would be responsible for building an interior corral with a self-closing gate which would allow equestrian access while containing cattle on the property. Cost is estimated at $150 with funding to be requested in FY 84-85 budget preparation. 2 . The fencing, gate, and hiking/equestrian stile to be located on the Skyline access to the former Catalano property have been deferred until the new trail alignment is determined. Status : The gate and hiking/equestrian stile at the Skyline access to the former Catalano property were installed following the completion of the trail system. 3 . The Town of Portola Valley is currently considering a proposed development on the lower portion of Spring Ridge (Aries proposal) . The District should request the oppor- tunity to review any proposed trail easements across this property which could have an impact on the Preserve. if there are to be connections between the two properties, the Town and District should work together on the planning. R-83-42 Page three Status: Staff has been kept informed of the progress of the proposed development and a potential open space dedication to the Town. Planning for trails on this site will be integrated into the overall trails plan for the Preserve. 4 . A trail easement from the Preserve to Alpine Road along Hamm's Gulch should be secured from the affected property owner. The owner has agreed to the concept, but the alignment has not been determined. Status.: A temporary trail easement was accepted by the Town of Portola Valley and you accepted the temporary easement at your July 27 , 1983 meeting (see memorandum M-83-82, dated July 18, 1983) . The permanent easement is currently in draft form and will be presented to you for your approval when finalized. The alignment has been determined and a bridge constructed on the lower portion. Some further trail construction will be done in the spring to complete this portion of the overall project. 5. An 8 .4 mile hiking/equestrian loop trail will be constructed as a cooperative project with P.O.S.T. and local citizens. Status : The trail was successfully completed in May 1983 through the efforts of the trail contractor, District staff, California Conservation Corps (CCC) crews, and a large group of local volunteers. Construction on the trail was begun in September 1982 and in November, when construction halted for the winter, 5 miles of trail had been blazed. Construction began again in April with the entire loop being completed in May. Trail construction included culvert and water bar placement, building switch- back barriers and a bridge, brush removal, and construction of a water energy dissipator (comprised of a series of water bars) . New Use and Management Recommendations 1 . Following staff evaluation of the site over the past year, excessive drainage and landsliding problems were identified which will continue to interfere with the stability and use of the trail system. Staff should work with P.O.S .T. and the Windy Hill Trail Committee in seeking a long term solution to these problems. The District will seek help from the Portola Valley Trails Committee for ongoing maintenance assistance. 2 . The parking area adjacent to the picnic area on Skyline Boulevard is in need of grading and rock surfacing to alleviate minor drainage problems . Cost is estimated at $300 and funding was not included in the FY 83-84 budget. 3. Due to the narrow, steep, and winding nature of the loop trail, bicycles should not be allowed on the trail network. 4 . Adjacent neighbors along the lower edge of the Preserve have expressed an interest in seeing a seasonal trail constructed parallel to Corte Madera Creek. District staff should work with the Town of Portola Valley in determining the feasibility of an alignment for this off-road equestrian/hiking trail. 5. Due to the parking situation along Alpine Road and in R-83-42 Page four order to avoid potential parking problems, District staff should work with P.O.S.T. and the Town of Portola Valley to direct public parking to the Skyline Corridor parking area at this time and to seek long term solutions to improving public access along Alpine Road. B. Signing Signing for the Preserve has been a cooperative effort between the District, P.O.S.T. , and the Town of Portola Valley. Trail signs were installed along the District' s trail system, the District/Town easement, in the staging area, and along Portola Valley's Eagle Trail . Signs for Eagle Trail were ordered by the District following District standards, with the cost to be reimbursed by the Town. Three special signs were placed on the site by P.O.S.T. acknowledging the land donors , major donors for the trail construction, and trail volunteers. Existing Use and Management Recommendations 1 . Regulatory signs should be installed at the parking area, the roadside pullout near the northern boundary, and the entrance to the former Catalano property. Status : The regulatory signs have been installed at the parking area and entrance to the former Catalano property. Signs have also been installed at the parking area and entrance to the former Catalano property. The regulatory sign for the northern boundary and the lower Portion of the former Catalano property will be installed this fall. 2 . A map, regulatory, wildland, private Property and trail directional signs will be installed upon completion of the proposed trail. The estimated cost is $1 ,000 and will be provided through P.O.S.T. ' s fund raising. Status: Money was not included in F.O.S.T. 's project funds as originally stated. Funding was included in the District' s FY 83-84 budget and signing was installed in the spring at a cost to the District of $800. P.O.S.T. funded the three donor signs. 3. A one year experimental program to allow dogs on specified areas of three District preserves (including Windy Hill Open Space Preserve) will commence July 1 , 1983 . Signs and brochures explaining the test program should be in- stalled on site. Status: The program started on July 1 , 1983 . A sign and brochure (with map) explaining the program are installed at the parking area. New Use and Management Recommendations 1 . As a result of the neighborhood meeting held in August, District "Preserve Boundary" and "Authorized Vehicles Only" signs were placed on the road entering the former Catalano property from Alpine Road. The signs have been placed near the bridge, driveway to the adjacent residence, and along the road where it leaves District property. 2 . A Preserve Boundary sign should be installed along the trail in the northern portion of the Preserve. R-83-42 Page five C. Brochure The brochure has been updated to reflect the new trail system and is available on site and at the District office. D. Structures and Improvements Existing Use and Management Recommendations 1 . The picnic tables located next to the parking area are occasionally vandalized. They should be repaired and replaced as necessary. Status: The tables have been repaired and remain in fair condition. New Use and Management Recommendations 1 . A donation was received by P.O.S.T. for construction and installation of a trailside bench to be located on the trail overlooking Spring Ridge. The bench was included in the original P.O.S.T. project, will be rustic in nature, and have a plaque identifying the donor. In- stallation is scheduled for fall . 2 . A horse hitching post should be installed adjacent to the picnic area along Skyline Boulevard enabling equestrians to utilize the picnic area while on trail rides . The hitching post should be installed as a volunteer project by an interested local equestrian group. 3. Fencing along Skyline Boulevard between the former Catalano access gate and the former Ranch Road entrance to the Preserve is old and in need of repair. This section of fenceline is not included in the grazing area. Replacement of the fencing should cost approximately $500; funding will be requested in FY 84-85 budget preparation. E. Natural Resources and Agricultural Management Existing Use and Management Recommendations 1 . The property is currently grazed by cattle under a lease agreement with adjacent property owners. The District receives 1/3 of the revenue which amounts to approximately $100 per month. Staff recommends that the current grazing lease be con- tinued, with the condition that the fencing along Skyline Boulevard be properly repaired by the tenants . In addition, staff should explore the possibility of an ongoing grazing plan for the Skyline Area to include grazing units at Windy Hill, Russian Ridge, and Monte Bello. As mentioned in the recent Monte Bello use and management report, it may be possible to graze this area on a rotational basis, benefiting both the tenant and the District. Status: The lease was terminated in July duo to the lessee' s reluctance to maintain the fenceline and several occurrences of loose cattle on Skyline Boulevard. The rotational grazing plan utilizing Windy Hill, Russian Ridge and Monte Bello is being researched with the aid of the Soil Conservation Service. The site may be incorporated into the rotational plan and leased to a new grazing tenant upon the plan's completion and in conjunction with the neighboring private property. 2. The fire break is being disced annually, and there have been no recent fires. R-83-42 Page six Status : The break should continue to be disced on an annual basis at a cost of $400. Funding was included in the FY 83-84 budget. F. Special Activities Docent-led walks on portions of the loop trail are being planned. Existina Use and Management Recommendations 1 . Soaring is considered a compatible activity and it is recommended the permit be extended for one year under the same conditions. Status: There have been no complications concerning use compatibility and the permit should be continued on a year to year basis. Visitor and Site Protection Existing Use and Management Recommendations 1 . The Ranger staff will increase patrol along the Alpine Road portion of the property upon completion of the proposed trail . Status: The Ranger staff was involved in construction of the. trail and as a result, provided an increased presence on the Preserve. In addition, since the trail has been completed, patrol has increased on the lower portion of the site. Recommendation: I recommend you tentatively adopt the use and management recommendations as contained in this report for the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve. it V r /•w. _.r_ _ - - .06AIP, Pill /l '1Ct ,•Iv 00 '— 10� •,i /' `.�--�/O 1 ;�/i=�`�� 1. j� u v ��t �n •• f 791VIP i t O�t/trl�ty . `��! ! 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Gundert, Associate Open Space Planner SUBJECT: Thornewood Use and Management Plan Introduction: The use and management plan for Thornewood was last presented to you at your May 13 , 1981 meeting (see report R-81-20 , dated May 8 , 1981) . In addition, use and management considerations were presented to you in conjunction with the Historic Restoration Lease of the Thornewood home area at your November 10, 1982 meeting (see report R-82-44 , dated November 5, 1982) . According to the Final Adoption of the Relative Site Emphasis Plan and Review Schedule, this Preserve is near the lower end of unemphasized sites . However, in light of the anticipated activity resulting from the Lease Agreement, the next review of the site is anticipated for 1984 . I . Site Description and Use The Preserve is 101 acres in size, all of which is dedicated public open space. Since the last review, the 14 acre former Gana (Schilling Lake) property was added to the Preserve (see memorandum M-81-101, dated Octover 8 , 1981) . In exchange for the Schilling Lake parcel, the Ganos received a 17 year lease on the home and surrounding area , totalling 13 .4 acres . The lease took effect in December 1982 . The irregularly shaped site is bounded by La Honda Road (Highway 84) to the north and west, Daniel Martin Creek to the southeast, and private property along the remaining boundaries . An undeveloped 4 .5 acre District trail easement adjoins the Preserve to the north- west and connects to Wunderlich County Park. The site is lightly used due to the limited parking along Highway 84 and the absence of a developed trail network. The site is open to visitors gaining access, with permission, from adjacent properties. The barbecue area is available for use on a permit basis . Prior to the Lease Agreement, permits were handled by the District office. They are now handled by the Ganos . The Lease Agreement between the District and Gano family went into effect on December 1 , 1982 and requires restoration of the Thorne R-83-41 Page two house and surrounding gardens . The lease area comprises 13 .4 acres, 10 of which are to remain in open space. The lessee has concentrated efforts on remodeling the interior, preparing the exterior of the house for painting, and brush removal in the gardens. The house is scheduled for occupation in late October of this year. II. Planning Considerations Thornewood is located within the town limits of Woodside. The site is zoned open space and District use of the land is consistent with the zoning. At your November 10, 1982 meeting, the Thornewood Committee was disbanded and a site review committee formed. The three member committee, comprised of one Board member, one staff member, and one representative of the lessee, is responsible for reviewing and approving plans for restoration of the structures and sur- rounding gardens . To date, the lessee' s efforts have concentrated on interior renovations which do not require site review committee approval. Plans for exterior renovations have not yet been pre- pared. In accordance with the Lease Agreement, all permits necessary for restoration will be obtained by the Lessee. A. Access and Circulation Currently, the only public trail on the site extends from the main gate on La Honda Road to the barbecue area, where use is by permit only. Existing parking for the barbecue area is at Wunderlich Park or visitors may be dropped off on La Honda Road for a hike into the barbecue area. Proposed trails on the site were included- in the Lease: two trails through the Leasehold area, one Lease area by-pass trail , and a fourth trail connecting the_ proposed trails with the easement to Wunderlich County Park (see attached map) . Coordinated planning between San Mateo County, CalTrans, and the District would be required prior to construction of the trail in the trail easement area. There is no existing on-site parking. The Lease, designed to minimize the District's road maintenance obligations, requires the Lessee maintain the road and driveway unless opened to public use, at which time the District would assume all road maintenance. Therefore, any proposed parking should utilize as little of the roadway as possible to keep the District's obligations to a minimum. A neighborhood meeting was held March 29 , 1983 between District staff and neighbors of the Schilling Lake property. Concerns voiced by the neighbors centered around legal and illegal uses of the Preserve, and public access and District patrol rights on Grandview and Espinosa Roads. Existing Use and Management Recommendations 1 . The 4 .5 acre public trail easement has been acquired and dedicated. It is not anticipated that the trail will be constructed until a plan for the area, including a connecting trail with Wunderlich Park, is designed. Status : An interested neighbor has offered to assist the District in implementing the trail connection to Wunderlich R-83-41 Page three Park. If private funds are available, staff should proceed in planning with San Mateo County and CalTrans to complete the connection. Prior to construction of the connecting trail,,, however, the trails planned within the Lease area should be constructed. New Use and Management Recommendations 1 . District staff is investigating patrol and public use rights on Grandview and Espinosa Roads. This should be completed by the end of October and a further meeting may be held with interested adjoining property owners . 2 . The Lease provides for three trails on the property. These trails are planned for construction and funding will be requested in FY 84-85 budget preparation. 3 . A three to four car parking area should be constructed immediately inside the entrance gate from La Honda Road on the east side of the driveway. Construction may involve removal of three to four trees, grading, and the import of fill material . Since the gates are keDt locked for the residents ' security, and due to the small size of the planned parking area, use of the parking area would be on a permit basis . Prior to construction of the parking area, the proposed trails on the site would be constructed. Cost of the parking area is estimated at $1750 and funding will be requested in FY 84-65 budget preparation. 4 . Until clarification of access to the Schilling Lake area via Grandview and Espinosa Roads is made by staff, the only patrol access currently available to reach the lake is across Espinosa Road through the life estate inholding. Espinosa Road is overgrown beyond the life estate area and should be brushed and vegetation removed to facilitate patrol access . B. Signing 1 . No Swimming plaques should be installed around Schilling Lake. Status: This project was completed upon acquisition of the lake property. 2 . Boundary plaques should be installed where appropriate. Status: This project was completed in Fall 1982 . New Use and Management Recommendations 1 . The lease boundary should be signed to acquaint visitors with the Preserve and explain the Lease area. Signs will be installed in conjunction with the trail construction. Costs are estimated at $200 and funding will be requested in FY 84-85 budget preparation. 2 . The barbecue area should be signed to explain the permit use requirements to visitors. Cost is estimated at $50 with funding to be requested in FY 84-85 budget preparation. 3. Upon completion of the trail system, the necessary trail directional and regulatory signs should be installed. Cost is estimated at $250 and funding will be requested in FY 84-85 budget preparation. R-83-41 Page four 4 . The parking area should be clearly signed to delineate the actual parking area. In addition, the driveway should be signed to keep visitors from entering the Lease area. Cost is estimated at $100 with funding to be included in FY 84-85 budget preparation. 5 . A Preserve Boundary sign should be installed at the Grandview/Espinosa access to Schilling Lake. Cost is estimated at $35 . C. Brochure There is currently no brochure available for the site. However, an 8k" x 11" map of the Preserve is available from the District office. New Use and Management Recommendations 1 . Upon completion of the trail system and parking area, a brochure should be completed for the site. D. Natural Resources and Agricultural Management A large landslide affecting the northernmost boundary of the Preserve and the neighboring property occurred during the winter of 1981 . A soils engineer was consulted and a plan prepared to repair the damage. Permits were received from the town and Phase I of the work was completed in the summer of 1982 . Total cost of the project was $6300. Existing Use and Management Recommendations 1 . A local resident and vintner has expressed an interest in possibly leasing 3-4 acres of the property directly west of the existing life estate for the purpose of cultivating grapes. Staff feels this could be a compatible use and is currently exploring this possibility, particu- larly in regard to suitability of land use and potential conflicts with future trail alianment. The interested party has offered to conduct a feasibility study. Staff would return to the Board with further recommendations on completion of these studies. Status': The interested party has not pursued this matter, and apparently has lost interest. E. Visitor and Site Protection The Rangers patrol the site and exercise use of the easement through the life estate on a regular basis. Patrol of the site will increase when the parking area and trail system are complete. 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' Lands of Clyne 4,5 I i 3Z.54' La Honda Road v �s , I l� toe.ol • Espinosa A Road �^, � 53t"IZ't Open Space x Area \ (10 acres) o •� Barbecue / S let;ce \ Area acres) z►3. 1 1 „may Home r Area ' l r� I l I (3 acres) ' 1 u ,9 • i v�1'. 1 I ti Y. L- ' IZ`7 1, I f I 'HORNEWOOD Leasehold Premises Life I Estate — . — Proposed Trails Leasehold Boundary -'- Access Road Scale 1"=200 ' kNorth R-83-42 (Meeting 83-25 J October 12, 1983) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REPORT September 28, 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: C. Britton, Assistant General Manager RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager; D. Woods, Open Space Planner; M. Gundert, Associate Open Space Planner SUBJECT: Windy Hill Open Space Preserve Use and Management Plan Introduction: The use and management plan for the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve was last presented to you at your August 11 , 1982 , meeting (see report R-82-32, dated August 3, 1982) . According to the Final Adoption of the Relative Site Emphasis Plan Review Schedule, the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve is at the upper end of the highly emphasized sites. As such, the next scheduled review will be next year. I f I. Site Description and Use There have been no new land acquisition additions to the site since the time of the last review. Please refer to the August 11 , 1982 review of the site for the physical description. Activity on the Preserve has centered around construction of the 6 .4 mile loop trail network. Construction of the trail began in September 1982 and was coordinated between District staff, Peninsula Open Space Trust (P.O.S.T. ) , the Town of Portola Valley, and the Windy Hill Trail Task Force. The Windy Hill Trail Task Force volunteers, composed of 98 individuals, spent over 1000 work hours on the trail construction. A smaller group of the volunteers have continued to perform trail maintenance on weekends. P.O.S.T. raised in excess of $50,000 for the project. Trail construction was estimated at $41 , 950 with actual construction costs amounting to $39 ,755 ($720 will remain in the budget to reroute the easement section of trail - see map) . A dedication for the Windy Hill Trail was held on August 11 . The event, which was sponsored by P.O.S.T. and held at the picnic area on the site, was well attended with approximately 60 people, in- cluding P.O.S.T. donors, District staff and Board members, and trail volunteers . Dogs have been allowed on designated areas of the Preserve since July 1 , 1983 in accordance with a one year test program adopted by the Board on April 13, 1983 (see memorandum M-83-42, dated April 7 , 1983) . A brochure with a map of the designated area where dogs are allowed on leash is available at the site's staging area on Skyline Boulevard. i i R-83-42 Page two Y A neighborhood meeting was held on August 16 between District staff and concerned neighbors in the vicinity of the former Catalano property. Concerns expressed by the residents centered around potential impacts on the neighboring properties as a result of increased public use of the area, including the road and bridge. Trail use, signing and management of that section of the Windy Hill loop trail were discussed. II . Planning Considerations Please refer to the August 11 , 1982 review of the site for planning considerations . In addition, staff will be working closely with the Town of Portola Valley in planning future trail connections and resolving access/parking concerns which may develop because of the popularity of the trail system. Use and Management Recommendations A. Access and Circulation Damage resulting from winter storms was heavy along the entire Skyline Corridor.. The Windy Hill Preserve was no exception as landslides, slippage and downed trees closed the uppermost portion of the trail for several weeks in the early spring. The trail was reopened at a cost of $1, 440, which was funded by P.O.S.T. Federal Disaster Assistance funds were made available to the District for a portion of these repairs and will be reimbursable to P.O.S.T. Existing Use and Management 1 . The roadside pullout at the northern boundary should be better defined with fencing in order to decrease the parking hazard. Staff should continue to work with CalTrans to install fencing within the highway right of way. Status: The existing fencing should be repaired as needed and the roadside pullout remain as is. A new gate and equestrian stile should be installed to replace the old existing gate at the northern boundary . In the event a new cattle lease is negotiated for the site, the new lessee would be responsible for building an interior corral with a self-closing gate which would allow equestrian access while keepngcattle ontain n the property. Cost is estimated at $150 with ng to be requested in FY 84-85 budget preparation. 2 . The fencing, gate, and hiking/equestrian stile to be located on the Skyline access to the former Catalano property have been deferred until the new trail alignment is determined. Status : The gate and hiking/equestrian stile at the Skyline access to the former Catalano property were installed following the completion of the trail system. 3. The Town of Portola Valley is currently considering a proposed development on the lower portion of Spring Ridge (Aries proposal) . The District should request the oppor- tunity to review any proposed trail easements across this property which could have an impact on the Preserve . If there are to be connections between the two properties, the Town and District should work together on the planning. R-83-42 Page three Status: Staff has been kept informed of the progress of the proposed development and a potential open space dedication to the Town. Planning for trails on this site will be integrated into the overall trails plan for the Preserve. 4 . A trail easement from the Preserve to Alpine Road along Hamm's Gulch should be secured from the affected property owner. The owner has agreed to the concept, but the alignment has not been determined. Status: A temporary trail easement was accepted by the Town of Portola Valley and you accepted the temporary easement at your July 27 , 1983 meeting (see memorandum M-83-82, dated July 18, 1983) . The permanent easement is currently in draft form and will be presented to you for your approval when finalized. The alignment has been determined and a bridge constructed on the lower portion. Some further trail construction will be done in the spring to complete this portion of the overall project. 5. An 8 .4 mile hiking/equestrian loop trail will be constructed as a cooperative project with P.O.S.T. and local citizens . Status : The trail was successfully completed in May 1983 through the efforts of the trail contractor, District staff, California Conservation Corps (CCC) crews, and a large group of local volunteers. Construction on the trail was begun in September 1982 and in November, when construction halted for the winter, 5 miles of trail had been blazed. Construction began again in April with the entire loop being completed in May. Trail construction included culvert and water bar placement, building switch- back barriers and a bridge, brush removal, and construction of a water energy dissipator (comprised of a series of water bars) . New Use and Management Recommendations 1. Followina staff evaluation of the site over the past year, excessive drainage and landsliding problems were identified which will continue to interfere with the stability and use of the trail system. Staff should work with P.O.S .T. and the Windy Hill Trail Committee in seeking a long term solution to these problems. The District will seek help from the Portola Valley Trails Committee for ongoing maintenance assistance. 2. The parking area adjacent to the picnic area on Skyline Boulevard is in need of grading and rock surfacing to alleviate minor drainage problems . Cost is estimated at $300 and funding was not included in the FY 83-84 budget. 3. Due to the narrow, steep, and winding nature of the loop trail, bicycles should not be allowed on the trail network. 4. Adjacent neighbors along the lower edge of the Preserve have expressed an interest in seeing a seasonal trail constructed parallel to Corte Madera Creek. District staff should work with the Town of Portola Valley in determining the feasibility of an alignment for this off-road equestrian/hiking tr it 5 . Due to the parking situation along Alpine Road and in R-83-42 Page four order to avoid potential parking problems, District staff should work with P.O.S.T. and the Town of Portola Valley to direct public parking to the Skyline Corridor parking area at this time and to seek long term solutions to improving public access along Alpine Road. B. Signing Signing for the Preserve has been a cooperative effort between the District, P.O.S.T. , and the Town of Portola Valley. Trail signs were installed along the District's trail system, the District/Town easement, in the staging area, and along Portola Valley's Eagle Trail . Signs for Eagle Trail were ordered by the District following District standards, with the cost to be reimbursed by the Town. Three special signs were placed on the site by P.O.S.T. acknowledging the land donors, major donors for the trail construction, and trail volunteers. Existing Use and Management Recommendations 1 . Regulatory signs should be installed at the parking area, the roadside pullout near the northern boundary, and the entrance to the former Catalano property. Status: The regulatory signs have been installed at the parking area and entrance to the former Catalano property. Signs have also been installed at the parking area and entrance to the former Catalano property. The regulatory sign for the northern boundary and the lower portion of the former Catalano property will be installed this fall . 2. A map, regulatory, wildland, private property and trail directional 'signs will be installed upon completion of the proposed trail. The estimated cost is $1 ,000 and will be provided through P.O.S.T. 's fund raising. Status: Money was not included in P.O.S .T. ' s project funds as originally stated. Funding was included in the District's FY 83-84 budget and signing was installed in the spring at a cost to the District of $800. P.O.S.T. funded the three donor signs. 3 . A one year experimental program to allow dogs on specified areas of three District preserves (including Windy Hill Open Space Preserve) will commence July 1, 1983. Signs and brochures explaining the test program should be in- stalled on site. Status: The program started on July 1 , 1983 . A sign and brochure (with map) explaining the program are installed at the parking area. New Use and Management Recommendations 1 . As a result of the neighborhood meeting held in August, District "Preserve Boundary" and "Authorized Vehicles Only" signs were placed on the road entering the former Catalano property from Alpine Road. The signs have been placed near the bridge, driveway to the adjacent residence, and along the road where it leaves District property. 2 . A Preserve Boundary sign should be installed along the trail in the northern portion of the Preserve. R-83-42 Page five C. Brochure The brochure has been updated to reflect the new trail system and is available on site and at the District office. D. Structures and Improvements Existing Use and Management Recommendations 1 . The picnic tables located next to the parking area are occasionally vandalized. They should be repaired and replaced as necessary. Status: The tables have been repaired and remain in fair condition. New Use and Management Recommendations 1 . A donation was received by P.O.S.T. for construction and installation of a trailside bench to be located on the trail overlooking Spring Ridge. The bench was included in the original P.O.S.T. project, will be rustic in nature, and have a plaque identifying the donor. In- stallation is scheduled for fall. 2 . A horse hitching post should be installed adjacent to the picnic area along Skyline Boulevard enabling equestrians to utilize the picnic area while on trail rides. The hitching post should be installed as a volunteer project by an interested local equestrian group. 3. Fencing along Skyline Boulevard between the former Catalano access gate and the former Ranch Road entrance to the Preserve is old and in need of repair. This section of fencoline is not included in the grazing area. Peplacement of the fencing should cost approximately $500; funding will be requested in FY 84-85 budget preparation. E. Natural Resources and Agricultural Management Existing Use and Management Recommendations 1 . The property is currently grazed by cattle under a lease agreement with adjacent property owners. The District receives 1/3 of the revenue which amounts to approximately $100 per month. Staff recommends that the current crazing lease be con- tinued, with the condition that the fencing along Skyline Boulevard be properly repaired by the tenants . In addition, staff should explore the possibility of an ongoing grazing plan for the Skyline Area to include grazing units at Windy Hill, Russian Ridge, and Monte Bello. As mentioned in the recent Monte Bello use and management report, it may be possible to graze this area on a rotational basis, benefiting both the tenant and the District. Status: The lease was terminated in July dub to the lessee 's reluctance to maintain the fenceline and several occurrences of loose cattle on Skyline Boulevard. The rotational grazing plan utilizing Windy Hill, Russian Ridge and Monte Bello is being researched with the aid of the Soil Conservation Service. The site may be incorporated into the rotational plan and leased to a new grazing tenant upon the., 1 is completior)�� and in conjunction with the neighborin property Qwma-r-- "I \, 2 . The fire break is being disced annually, and there have been no recent fires . R-83-42 Page six Status: The break should continue to be disced on an annual basis at a cost of $400. Funding was included in the FY 83-84 budget. F. Special Activities Docent-led walks on portions of the loop trail are being planned. Existina Use and Management Recommendations 1 . Soarina is considered a compatible activity and it is recommended the permit be extended for one year under the same conditions. Status: There have been no complications concerning use compatibility and the permit should be continued on a year to year basis. G. Visitor and Site Protection Existing Use and Management Recommendations 1 . The Ranger staff will increase patrol along the Alpine Road portion of the property upon completion of the proposed trail. Status: The Ranger staff was involved in construction of the trail and as a result, provided an increased presence on the Preserve. In addition, since the trail has been completed, patrol has increased on the lower portion of the site. Recommendation: I recommend you tentatively adopt the use and management recommendations as contained in this report for the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve. lie o .. qN1 AL it Icy-- � - i'_y\i.—? _/�� •�. �^ � � � "\� , � `. �i' ` '.�Q'' .f .ram ?\ _ - ��"` `•� \t r\�)t Cie ,,1� l•:r •• Wrntiq Trail' Alpine Road .for • • itl A. Hamms Gulch Easement 36 Parkingv;;�� .�- � ,ii%�� Corte 2. 4 mi ,� i Madera a ""' / _ -; f ('Creek Eagle Trail�- r Jones Gulchi 0 .6 mi �� \ — �'1 ill � 1 \.. �411. r'-..%/�---��' ,. `,../ '� i � � + r` �� /�� ,/ �• ;. �, r l �' Lost Trails Damiana Creek �`= � �- ��,'�,� ' ��; Patricks Creek_ �` r 2. 5 mi n Skyline . _ ~ 1 ine Blvdr 0.4 mi:;� � -e Razorback � , .l� aF SZ ��' ' I� c&F Ridge j60 If ,12 Ifr Exhibit A - Site reap ` CiINDY HILL OPEN SPACE PRESERVE ����, �� Scale 1" = 13001 North M-83-121 (Meeting 83-25 October 12, 1983) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM October 5, 1983, TO: Board of Directors FROM: C. Britton, Assistant General Manager PREPARED BY: D. Hansen, Land Manager SUBJECT: Acceptance of License Authority to Enter and Patrol Lands of Peninsula Open Space Trust - Coal Creek Open Space Preserve In accordance with the attached letter, Peninsula Open Space Trust has extended a license authority to the District for entry and patrol of its 10 .6 acre former Fernandez property (see attached map) . P.O.S.T. desires to have District staff advise and assist, on an interim arrange- ment, with the field management of this property since the District is already engaged in open space preservation and protection on the adjacent lands. Because this property is so closely interrelated with the Coal Creek Preserve, it is particularly important that the land not be abused and that destructive uses not become established. The license authority became effective from July 8, 1983, contains revocation capability, and also provides a hold-harmless clause. The direct cost impact is minimal as this property is at the end of the existing patrol road (and main driveway) and the adjacent District land is already part of an existing patrol beat. The extension of this property to a regular patrol beat actually enhances the sur- veillance capability for the entire former Fernandez lands due to the high open vantage point offered by the P.O.S.T. parcel . Recommendation: I recommend that you authorize staff to initiate a patrol and extend District ordinances to the subject 10 .6 acre property, with authority to enforce and cite as defined in amended Ordinance No. 75-1 , and as outlined in the attached letter dated July 8 , 1983 from P.O.S.T. Executive Director Robert Augsburger. JUL PENINSULA OPEN SPACE TRUST 3000 SAND HILL ROAD MENLO PARK, CALIFORNIA 94025 (415)854-7696 July 8, 1983 Mr. Herb Grench General Manager Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1 Los Altos, CA 94022 Dear Herb, The Peninsula Open Space Trust is desirous of having Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District advise and assist in the patrolling of the 10. 6 acre former Fernandez property recently donated to POST. Since the District is presently engaged in open space preservation and protection in the Coal Creek Preserve and since the former Fernandez property has common benefit to the community and the District, POST hereby offers to grant Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District right of entry to the subject property for the purpose of providing patrolling services. Furthermore, the District is granted authority to extend District open space ordinances to and over the subject property with rights to enforce and cite. This letter of license authority shall be effective from July 8, 1983 with the right of revocation by either party. Subject authority may also be extended or expanded by mutual agreement. Peninsula Open Space Trust furthermore releases on behalf of themselves and agrees to and will hold harmless and indemnifies Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District of and from any and all liabilities resulting from activities associated with the District's right of entry to the subject property. Sin ; Robert R. Augsburger Executive Director RRA:paf I I d SITE PAP A J J ad -, 1 '4 / �� �, •'f x Coal Creek .*, " dad• �� z , ]'I �� Open Space Preserve o /69� _ ' ''� � ` Scale 1"=2000 ' North rer �fiu d i V 4 f p xzlst se � "� eol � "� \�`-- '•� `'�°�i�, • ��.-� - �,� � � 'moo- � t .� atc �rrak. J P.O.S.T. Parcel) zonert�. (10.6 acres ' �.I : \: _,fir, r, •� �" - _ � ` i reed I �� er"ve 71 i .•.ems � " ���se/Jl ��_ �y ._ ��ia�, 7 �'2 't age ' - `�' `; \ `Operr,S ► resdrve r DI low- N l , .. 1 { ll ((11 -83-121 V tMeeting 83-25 JAA. October 12, 1983) ya,�, � s MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM October 5, 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: C. Britton, Assistant General Manager PREPARED BY: D. Hansen, Land Manager SUBJECT: Acceptance of License Authority to Enter and Patrol Lands of Peninsula Open Space Trust - Coal Creek Open Space Preserve In accordance with the attached letter, Peninsula Open Space Trust has extended a license authority to the District for entry and patrol of its 10.6 acre former Fernandez property (see attached map) . P.O.S.T. desires to have District staff advise and assist, on an interim arrange- ment, with the field management of this property since the District is already engaged in open space preservation and protection on the adjacent lands. Because this property is so closely interrelated with the Coal Creek Preserve, it is particularly important that the land not be abused and that destructive uses not become established. The license authority became effective from July 8, 1983, contains revocation capability, and also provides a hold-harmless clause. The direct cost impact is minimal as this property is at the end of the existing patrol road (and main driveway) and the adjacent District land is already part of an existing patrol beat. The extension of this property to a regular patrol beat actually enhances the sur- veillance capability for the entire former Fernandez lands due to the high open vantage point offered by the P.O.S.T. parcel . Recommendation: I recommend that you authorize staff to initiate a patrol and extend District ordinances to the subject 10 .6 acre property, with authority to enforce and cite as defined in amended Ordinance No. 75-1 , and as outlined in the attached letter dated July 8 , 1983 from P.O.S.T. Executive Director Robert Augsburger. i J MEMORANDUM f a � � October 5 , 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: C . Britton, Assistant Ceneral Manager PREPARED BY: D. Hansen, Land Manager SUBJECT: Authority �o Enter and Patrol the-2-0-� Coal Creek P.?-r� In accordance with the attached letter, the Peninsula Open Space Trust has extended a license authority to the District for entry and patrol t,Cwo of thel 10 . E acre former Fernandez property (see attached map) . P .O.S .T. desires to have District staff advise and assist, on an interim arrangement, with the field management of this property since the District is already engaged in open space preservation and protection on the adjacent lards , tras€ered it is particularly important that the land not be abused and that destructive uses not become establisred .in +-hA � teim. The license authority became effective from July 8, 1983 , contains revocation capability, and also provides a hold-harmless clause. The direct cost impact is minimal at extension of this property to a The exte p p y r�hiii rcmcr�� ^fit"^`^ +"�^ regular patrol beat actually enhances the surveillance capability for the entire former Fernandez lands due to the high open vantage point offered by the P .O.S.T. parcel. Recommendation: I recommend that - s authorize staff 4-e to initiate a patrol - and extend District ordinances +vor the subject property, with authority to enforce and cite as defined in amended Ordinance No. 75-1 , and as outlined in the attached letter dated July E , 1963 from P.O.S .T. Executive ^irector Robert P_ugsburaer. R-83-42 Page five C. Brochure The brochure has been updated to reflect the new trail system and is available on site and at the District office. D. Structures and Improvements Existing Use and Management Recommendations 1 . The picnic tables located next to the parking area are i JUL PENINSULA OPEN SPACE TRUST 3000 SAND MILL ROAD MENLO PARK. CALIFORNIA 94025 (415)654-7696 July 8, 1983 Mr. Herb Grench General Manager Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1 Los Altos, CA 94022 Dear Herb, The Peninsula Open Space Trust is desirous of having Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District advise and assist in the patrolling of the 10. 6 acre former Fernandez property recently donated to POST. Since the District is presently engaged in open space preservation and protection in the Coal Creek Preserve and since the former Fernandez property has common benefit to the community and the District, POST hereby offers to grant Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District right of entry to the subject property for the purpose of providing patrolling services. Furthermore, the District is granted authority to extend District open space ordinances to and over the subject property with rights to enforce and cite. This letter of license authority shall be effective from. July 8, 1983 with the right of revocation by either party. Subject authority may also be extended or expanded by mutual agreement. Peninsula Open Space Trust furthermore releases on behalf of themselves and agrees to and will hold harmless and indemnifies Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District of and from any and all liabilities resulting from activities associated with the District' s right of entry to the subject property. Sin 1 , Robert R. Augsburger Executive Director RRA:paf Ad� MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM October 11, 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: Proposed Rancho Raymundo Addition to Burleigh Murray State Park Site Attached is a copy of my correspondence regarding funding for proposed State purchase of the Rancho Raymundo property, which is owned by the Peninsula Open Space Trust. The difficult control language was apparently adopted at the behest of the Legislative Analyst's office. As a result of efforts by Ralph Heim, the District's Legislative Consultant in Sacramento-' support from Ross Henry of the State Department of Parks and Recreation, and the cooperation of Assemblyman Costa, Assemblyman Wright amended his parks related bill, AB 1430 (attached) , to substitute the District's suggested wording for the original budget control language. The bill has been signed by the Governor. Any agreement with the State for joint management will have to be agendized and approved by you. r r >ti MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415)965-4717 August 26, 1983 Mr. Ralph Heim California Advocates, Inc. 925 L Street, Suite 380 Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Ralph: Attached is a copy of the State's budget bill page relating to the Rancho Ray- mundo language conditions cannot be met by this mundo acquisition. The co1 q District. I don't know where language r the tan ua a came from, and it was not discussed with us. On a tour of the property with Ross Henry I suggested the possibility of a joint patrol agreement of mutual benefit, whereby the District would help patrol the upper (Skyline Boulevard) portion of the Rancho Raymundo property, ; and the State would help patrol the lower part of the District's Whittemore Gulch Open Space Preserve, which is not far from the Burleigh Murray Ranch entrance. m flexibility in working with the State, we would like the control To give maximum le y s language removed completely. If this is infeasible, then we recommend modifying the language in the following way: 2. No funds appropriated in category (c) of this item for acquisition of Rancho Raymundo shall be encumbered unless and until the Depart- with the ' n enter s into an agreement ment of Parks and Recreation Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District for the District to help patrol the portion of Rancho Raymundo along Skyline Boulevard in exchange for the Department's help in patrol of the portion of Whittemore Gulch Open Space Preserve adjacent to Purisima Road. We find the existing language financially onerous to us in the future, on top of the fact that the District already provided (in another transaction) the Peninsula Open Space Trust with the $950,000 it needed to buy Rancho Raymundo to hold the property (which had just been subdivided and was about to be developed) for prospective State purchase. Sincerely yours, Herbert Grench General Manager HG:ej cc: R. Henry i Herbert&Grench.General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Dutty.Barbara Green.Nonette G.Hanko.Richard S.BishoP.Edward G,Swj-,y.Harry A Turner,Daniel G.Wendin +va • _ _� '*., .. 1 ' S j '... r to � ,•�'.�� �P yyp.. ,t40 � Y4 4� # •I 184— -185— Ch. 324 Amount Item Amount in category (b) of this (e) Malibu Canyon Project—acquisi- ,000 shall be for the tion 2,700,000 ...................................................... portrait of John A.Sut- (f) East Bay Shoreline Project^aequi- p.)r the preparation of a sition and development.................. 2,500,000 !ction of the historic 3790-301-952—For capital outlay, Department of Parks and Recreation, payable from the State Park Con- tingentFund.................................................................... 0 EATIONAL, AND HISTORICAL Schedule: CT OF 1974 PROGRAM (a) Big Basin Redwoods SP—acquisi- tion ...................................................... 200,000 Department of Parks (b) Castle Rock SP—acquisition........._ 100,000 om the State Beach, (c) Rancho Raymundo—acquisition .. 450,000 torical Facilities Fund (d) Amount payable from the Federal ......................................... 406,000 Trust Fund ........................................ —750,000 Provisions: '';hinese in-• 1. No request from the Department of Parks and the State Recreation to augment the amount provided in 80,000 any category of this item by transfer from one or tinning for more other categories of this item shall be ap- t the State proved by the Department of Finance any soon- .... ............ 10,000 er than 30 days after the Department of Finance a planning 244,000 notifies the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative —interpre- Budget Committee, or his or her designee, of 72,000 the department's intent to approve the transfer, or not sooner than such lesser time as may be in category (d) of this specified by the Chairperson of the Joint Legis- .the completion cif the lative Budget Committee,or his or her designee. otel in San Juan Bautis- 2. No funds appropriated in category (c) of this ,�ith any savings to be item for acquisition of Rancho Raymundo shall elopment. be encumbered unless and until the Depart- ment of Parks and Recreation enters into an RBAN, AND COASTAL PARK agreement with the Mid-Peninsula Open Space `1' PROGRAM District for the district to operate and maintain Rancho Raymundo and the Burleigh Murray Department of Parks Ranch as an integrated unit at no cost to the a the State,Urban,and state. ......................................... 10,347,000 3790-490—Reappropriation, Department of Parks and Recreation. Notwithstanding any other provisions c:sign.......... 273,000 of law, the unencumbered balances, on the effec- astruction, tive date of this act,of the appropriations provided 3,674,000 in the following citations, are reappropriated for —working the purposes (and subject to the limitations unless ion of day otherwise specified) provided for in such appro- 1,103,000 priations,and shall be available for expenditure un- `vluseum-- til June 30, 1984. ................... 97,000 0420 0 0445 0 I I E f I I 1,aDPa1I"i,*SUTA REGIUNAL OPR'v SPACE DI S'i"P.iC.,L TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager I - SUBJECT: FYI DATED: October 11, 1983 AMENDED IN CONFERENCE ASSEMBLY SEPTEMBER 12, 1983; SENATE SEPTEMBER 15, 1983 AMENDED IN SENATE AUGUST 29, 1983 AMENDED IN SENATE JULY 16, 1983 AMENDED IN SENATE JULY 7, 1983 AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY MAY 17, 1983 AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY APRIL 28, 1983 AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY APRIL 21, 1983 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE-I983-84 REGULAR SESSION ASSEMBLY BILL No, 1430 Introduced by Assemblymen Wright and McClintock (Coauthor: Senator Robbins) March 2, 1983 An act to amend Section 50402 of the Government Code, and to amend and supplement the Budget Act of 1983 by adding Items 3790-102-742 and 3790-496-742 and Sections 8.20, and 8.25 thereto, relating to parks and recreation, making an appropriation therefor,and declaring the urgency thereof,to take effect immediately. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 1430, as amended, Wright. Parks and recreation: capital outlay projects,state park system concession contracts, and city and county day use fees. (1) Under existing law, counties, cities, and cities and counties owning or leasing property devoted to park, amusement, or recreational purposes are authorized to impose a charge for use or enjoyment of the facilities provided therein, but the fees for day use may not exceed the fees 92 40 AB 1430 —2— —7— AB 1430 imposed by the Department of Parks and Recreation for the 1 (2), (3), and (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 5080.20 of use of similar facilities. 2 the Public Resources Code shall not apply to concession This bill would delete the a rectrieting fees ftw day 3 contracts entered into concerning lands located within ttse to more by ttse 4 the Castaic Lake State Recreation Area and subject to an of similem feei4kies, and wettld delete a requirement that the 5 agreement entered into pursuant to Article 2 charge be based upon person and vehicle entrance into the 6 (commencing with Section 5080.30) Chapter 1.2 of areas, but would prohibit any charge exceeding the cost of: 7 Division 5 of the Public Resources Code. the service provided. The bill also would delete the 8 This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, restriction offees for day use to not more than those.imposed 9 1985,and as of that date is repealed,unless a later enacted by the department for the use of similar facilities, except that 10 statute,which is chaptered before January 1, 1985,deletes fees or increases resulting in fees, for the use of property 11 or extends that date. acquired or developed with a local assistance grant of funds 12 SFP6- 5- from any state park bond act, in excess of 1257c fees charged 13 SEC. 7. The sum of four hundred seventy-five by the department for the use of similar facilities would be 14 thousand dollars ($475,000) is hereby appropriated from required to be reviewed and approved by the Director of 15 the Off-Highway Vehicle Fund to the Department of Parks and Recreation 16 Parks and Recreation to be allocated as follows: (2) The Budget Act of 1983 appropriates $856,000 to the 17 (a) Four hundred thirty-five thousand dollars Department of Parks and Recreation for local assistance park 18 ($435,000) for capital outlay projects at Hungry Valley and recreation grants under the Nejedly-Hart State, Urban, 19 SVRA. and Coastal Park Bond Act Program. . 20 (b) Forty thousand dollars ($40,000) for a grant to the This bill would appropriate $274,000 for additional grants 21 County of Stanislaus for the Frank Raines off-highway for specified projects under that program. The bill would also 22 vehicle facility in Stanislaus County, including, but not revert an appropriation for a specified grant under that 23 limited to, a feasibility study and other purposes relating -- program. 24 to the acquisition of property as an addition to the facility. (3) The Budget Act of1982 appropriated, and the Budget • 25 8FP=-. 6: Act of 1983 reappropriated, $3,000,000 to the department 26 SEC. 8. This act is an urgency statute necessary for under the Parklands Acquisition and Development Program 27 the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, for the Fresno Ag Museum development, subject to a proviso 28 or safety within the meaning of Article IV of the thatnafunds be encumbered unless and until the department 29 Constitution and shall go into immediate effect. The facts has received an equal amount offunds from nonstate sources 30 constituting the necessity are: This bill would additionally provide that the funds may be 31 In order that counties and cities may impose increased allocated and encumbered on a matching basis in incremental 32 park and recreation user fees, and that urgently needed amounts as determined by the department. • 33 park and recreation projects may be commenced, at the (4) The Budget Act of 1983 appropriates$450,000 from the 34 earliest possible time, it is necessary that this act take State Park ContingentFund to the departmentfor acquisition 35 effect immediately. of Rancho Raymundo, provided the department enters into an agreement with the Mid-Peninsula Open Space District for the district to operate that property and the Burleigh Murray Ranch as an integrated unit at no cost to the state. O This bill would delete that proviso and, add a new proviso 92 60 92 250 AB 1430 —6— —3— AB 1430 1 augmentation of the appropriation in Item 3790- that the department and the district enter an agreement to 2 101-742(b)(3). reciprocate in the patrol ofspeciBed properties. 3 (5) Under existing law, the department may enter into 4 SEC. 3. Item 3790-496-742 is added to the Budget Act contracts with persons, firms, or corporations to construct, 5 of 1983 (Chapter 324, Statutes of 1983), to read: maintain, and operate concessions within areas of the state 6 park system. No concession contract, including a contract 7 3790-496-742—Reversion, Department of Parks and entered into on lands operated by a public agency under an 8 Recreation. As of the effective date of this act, the operating agreement with the department,which is expected 9 unencumbered balance of the appropriation pro- to involve a total investment or gross receipts over $100,000, 10 vided in Item 518(90),Budget Act of 1978,County may be bid, negotiated, renegotiated, or amended unless the 11 of Merced,Lake Yosemite Park,shall revert to the State Park and Recreation Commission and the Legislature or 12 unappropriated balance of the State, Urban and the State Public Works Board has reviewed the concession,as 13 Coastal Park Fund. specified. 14 This bill would, until January 1, 1985, exclude concession 15 SEC. 4. Section 8.20is added to the Budget Act of 1983 contracts concerning lands located within the Castaic Lake 16 (Chapter 324, Statutes of 1983), to read. State Recreation Area and subject to a specified agreement 17 Sec. 8.20. In addition to the proviso in provision 13 of from the provisions requiring review by the Legislature or the 18 Item 3790-301-721 (ss) of the Budget A ct of1982 (Chapter board and from certain documentation requirements. 19 326, Statutes of 1982), as reappropriated by Item 20 3790-490-721 (13) of this act, the funds appropriated by ! 9 (6) Under existing law,the Division of Off-Highway Motor 21 Item 3790 301-721 (ss) of the Budget Act of 1982 may be Vehicle Recreation in the Department of Parks and 22 allocated and encumbered on a matching basis in Recreation has control of the State Vehicular Areaand Trail 23 incremental amounts, as determined by the Department System. 24 of Parks and Recreation in order to accomplish the This bill would appropriate $475,000 from the Off-Highway 25 project. i . Vehicle Fund to the department, $435,000 to be allocated for 26 SEC. 5 Section 8.25isadded to the Budget Act of 1983 capital outlay projects at Hungry Valley State Vehicular 27 (Chapter 324, Statutes of 1983), to read., Recreation Area and $40,000 for a grant to the County of 28 ' Sec. 8.25. Notwithstanding any otherprovision oflaw, Stanislaus for the Frank Raines off-highway vehicle facility, as 29 provision 2 ofltem 3790-301-952 of this act is null and void specified. 30 and shall have no force or effect; and, instead, no funds 31 appropriated in category (c) of Item 3790--301-952 of this (7) The bill would take effect immediately as an urgency 32 act for acquisition of Rancho Raymundo shall be statute. 33 encumbered unless and until the Department of Parks Vote: %. Appropriation: yes. Fiscal committee: yes. 34 and Recreation enters into an agreement with the MW State-mandated local program: no. 35 Mid-Peninsula Open Space District for the district to 36 assist in the patrol of Rancho Raymundo along Skyline The people of the State of California do enact as folloivs- 37 Boulevard in exchange for the department's assistance in 1 SECTION 1. Section 50402 of the Government Code 38 the patrol of Whittemore Gulch Open Space Preserve 39 adjacent to Purisima Road. 2 is amended to read: 40 SEC 6. The requirements specified in paragraphs 3 50402. (a) A city, county, or city and county owning 92 240 92 (A k AB 1430 —4— —5— AB 1430 i 1 property or leasing property fwt owned by *e state 1 Norte, Pyke Field 3,000 2 Which is devoted to park, amusement, or recreational 2 Projects in El Dorado County 3 purposes may make a charge for use or services provided 3 (2) City of south Lake 4 therein in the amount as may be provided by resolution 4 Tahoe,Tahoe Val- 5 by the governing body.No charge shall be imposed which 5 ley Multi-Use 6 exceeds the cost of the service provided. To the extent 6 Areas . 14,OOo 7 feasible, charges for similar uses or services imposed by 7 Projects in Fresno County , 8 a governing body pursuant to this section shall be 8 (3) County of Fresno, 9 uniform throughout its area of jurisdiction. 9 County Parks Im- 10 '(b) 4n and after january 1, 1984, any new charge or 10 provements .......... 11,000 11 any increase resulting in a charge, for the use of any 11 Projects in Los Angeles County 12 property which was acquired or developed with a local 12 (4) County of Los An- 13 assistance grant offunds from any state park bond act and 13 geles, whites 14 is devoted to a purpose specified in subdivision (a), in 14 Point Beach.......... 108,000 15 excess of 125 percent of those fees charged by the 15 Projects in Merced County 16 Department of Parks and Recreation for the use of 16 (5) County of 17 similar state facilities, shall not be imposed until it has 17 Merced, Lake Yo- 18 been reviewed and approved by the Director of Parks 18 semite .................... 70,Oo0 19 and Recreation. Prior to approving the new charge or an 19 Projects in Orange County 20 increase in a charge, the director shall first find that the 20 (6) City of Hunting- 21 charge or increase is reasonable and necessary. 21 ton Beach, Cen- 22 (c) The city, county, or city and county may, by 22 tral Park ................ 53,000 23 resolution of the governing body, control, regulate, 23 Projects in Placer County 24 restrict, or close road entrances under its jurisdiction to 24 (7) County of Placer, 25 these areas for the purpose of facilitating collection of 25 Loomis Rec. Area 15,000 26 these charges. 26 Provisions: 27 SEC. 2. Item 3790-102-742 is added to the Budget Act 27 1. The grants payable from the State, Urban and 28 of 1983 (Chapter 324, Statutes of 1983), to read: 28 Coastal Park Fund, appropriated in category 29 29 (a) of this item,are for grants to counties,cities, 30 30 and districts,as defined in Section 5096.123,pur- 31 NEJEDLY-HART STATE, URBAN AND COASTAL 31 suant to subdivision (a) of Section 5096.124, of 32 PARK BOND ACT PROGRAM 32 the Public Resources Code and unless otherwise 33 . 33 provided herein,funds appropriated for each of 34 3790-102-742—For local assistance, Department of 34 the local grant projects in this item are for ac4ui- 35 Parks and Recreation,payable from the State,Ur- 35 sition,development,or restoration,or any com- 36 ban and Coastal Park Fund ........................................ 274,000 36 bination thereof, and are available for 37 Schedule: 37 expenditure during the 1983-84, 1984-85, and 38 (a) Project grants.................................... 274,000 38 1985-86 fiscal years. 39 Projects in Del Norte County 39 2. The appropriation in category (a) (1) of this 40 (1) County of Del 40 item, County of Del Norte, Pyke Field, is in 92 130 92 140 Department of Environmental Services BOARD OF SUPERVISORS �® Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer, Weights & Measures • Building Inspection ANNA G. ESHOO Cooperative Extension • Environmental Management • Fire Protection ARLEN GREGORIO Housing&Community Development • Housing Authority • Parks&Recreation WiLLIAM J.SCHUMACHER • Planning • Redevelopment K.JACQUELINE SPEIER •x JOHN M.WARD COUNTY. OFS.AN YVIATECI DIRECTOR. KOENIG COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER REDWOOD CITY • CALIFORNIA 94063 (415) 363-4000, Ext. :13W September 28, 1983 Mr. Herbert Grench, Manager Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 375 Distel Circle, Suite 0-1 Los Altos CA 94022 Dear Herb: In consultation with the District Attorney, the Public Works Depart- ment, the Planning Division, and the Building Inspection Division, this office has reviewed the materials submitted by MROSD in support of your application for a Demolition Permit for the Hassler buildings. Our calculations indicate that you intend to grade approximately 3,500 cubic yards as an integral part of the demolition. Pursuant to San Mateo County Ordinance Code, Section 8600 et seq. , the afore- mentioned grading will require that a Grading Permit be obtained before the Demolition Permit can be issued. In conjunction with the application for a Grading Permit (which is a discretionary permit), you will also have to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) . Please contact Bill Rozar at 363-4000, extension 1834 for information as to how to apply for the Grading Permit and appropriate environmental documents. Since ely, J Paul M. Koenig, Director Environmental Management PMK:bl i cc: Members of the Board of Supervisors Michael Murphy, Deputy District Attorney Division Bill Rozar, Planning ivysion Paul Schmidt Building Inspection ection J V MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415)965-4717 October 7 , 1983 Colonel Edward M. Lee Jr. District Engineer U. S. Army Corps of Engineers San Francisco District 211 Main Street San Francisco, California 94105 .Attn: Regulatory Functions Branch Subject: Public Notice No. 9353-49A (CalTrans) Dear People: The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has obtained a copy of the subject Public Notice relating to purported unauthorized work per- formed by the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) as a part of the Dumbarton Bridge replacement project. This District has worked with CalTrans, San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) and the Corps on the marsh mitigation aspects of this F project. I was surprised to learn that the District is apparently not currently on the Corps ' mailing list for this permit (No. 9353-49) ; would you please include the District on the mailing list for all future public notices and correspondence relatinq to this project. As to the purported unauthorized work (specifically Section 3.a. , b. and c. of the subject Public Notice) , it is our understanding that the addi- tional fill material was actually part of the original Permit (although the Permit seems to be somewhat vague) , and the work associated with the drainage facility at Ravenswood Slough along with the necessary dredging was done with BCDC approval in order to protect adjoining property from increased flooding. This is the opposite result than those implications outlined in Section 5 of said Public Notice. It is this District's position that if the permit has not already been amended to include this previously authorized work, together with the BCDC approved drainage facilities , such amendment should be authorized and approved by the Corps of Engineers. Sinc �*1,y, - �Ar L. s Britton Asistant General Manager LCB:cac cc: MROSD, Board of Directors Burch C. Bachtold, District Director, CalTrans Alan Pendleton, Executive Director, BCDC - Herbert A.Grench,General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy.Barbara Green,Nonette G Hanko.Richard S Bishop.Edward G Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415)965-4717 October 4 , 1983 Ross T. Henry, Chief Statewide Planning and Assistance Programs State of California Department of Parks and Recreation P.O. Box 2390 Sacramento California 95811 Subject: Hassler Park Acquisition Project (LZ?CF No. 06-00661) Dear Ross: In reference to your letter of September 27, 1983 , this letter is to formally request that reimbursement under the subject grant project be processed for payment. This matter has been discussed with the District Board of Directors and explained to San :Mateo County Supervisors Gregorio and Ward. It is fully understood that a possible "carve-out" process to retain any or all of the build- ings would be treated- as a conversion, requiring the substitution of other lands along with necessary appraisals and other documen- tation. As far as the disposition of the buildings , the District is con- tinuing to pursue the demolition of all buildings on the site and we only await a permit from the County to proceed. In the interim, the County is continuing to work with the Arts Council and the out- come of those discussions and requirements is still unknown. The District Board of Directors, however, have not taken any action other than to proceed as originally planned in full compliance with the grant project, including the restrictions and limitations of the 6 (f) (3) clause relating to the project area. Please proceed with the payment process as originally requested. Sinceiely, t L(/• Craig Britton, 1R/W_:% Land Acquisition Manager LCB:cac cc: Board of Directors, MROSD William S. Briner, Director, Parks and Recreation Russell W. Porter, Deputy Director, Parks and Recreation John M. Ward, Supervisor, San Mateo County Arlen Gregorio, Supervisor, San Mateo County Herbert A Grench,General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy.Barbara Green.Nonette G Hanko,Richard 5 Bishop,Edward G 5heney,Harry A% ef.Daniel G Wendtn t 1 - STATE Of CALIFORNIA—THE RESOURCES AGENCY GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN.Governor DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION P.O. Box 2390 SACRAMENTO 95911 (916) 445-4441 Mr. Herb Grench 1�'.Ianager midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1 Los Altos, CA 94022 Dear Herb: I am glad we were able to discuss the various options regarding the Hassler project with you, members of your Board, Craig and representatives of San Mateo County. Although I left before the meeting ended, my impression is that we considered two primary options. As developed by Supervisor Ward, one option involved using some of the existing buildings for a program which would be used mainly for public outdoor recreation but which might include some of the Arts Council proposal. The other option discussed was the "carve out" of a small portion of land upon which the sanitarium buildings are located. There was general consensus that the former option has a remote chance. Mr. Ward indicated he would follow-up the possibility of a carve out with your organization and other interested parties. After the meting, you and Craig asked Dave Kelts to process the payment request. He cautioned that as soon as the first LiQW dollar flocaed to the State the 6(f) (3) boundary would be solidified and any future alteration or non-recreation use must be treated as a conversion. Herb, I am very concerned that this issue of payment and the 6(f) (3) condition was not discussed with the County. I am sure the County felt that the options discussed would be considered further. Before we process your request for payment, I am requesting that 1) you send us a letter formally requesting such payment, 2) you indicate in that request what the District will do with the buildings and 3) you indicate further that you fully understand the restrictions and limitations of the 6 (f) (3) clause relating to the affected area. I also feel the County should be advised of this request. Sincerely, SS. Ross T. Henry, Chief Statewide Planning and Assistance Progrc-1n1s cc: tin. S. Briner, Director Russell W. Porter, Deputy Director M-83-123 (Meeting 83-25 October 12, 1983) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM October 7 , 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: C. Britton, Assistant General Manager SUBJECT: FYI - Bryan Canyon At your meeting of September 28 , 1983, after the presentation by the Solid Waste Management Authority, there were several questions presented which required further research on the part of staff. Attached are two internal staff memos addressing those major questions . In summary, the analysis includes the following: 1) Can Kaiser utilize Bryan Canyon for spoils disposal without further permits or public hearings? It appears that further permits would be required, especially for the areas within the city limits of Cupertino (the major portion of the site) . 2) Which use (Kaiser's fill operation or the solid waste disposal) of Bryan Canyon would be subject to the closest scrutiny, regulation, and inspection by regulating agencies? Because the solid waste disposal would include elements of water and air pollution as well as engineering criteria for the fill operation itself, the waste disposal use would be subject to much stricter controls and scrutiny. 3) What would be the impact on planned trails systems (both adopted County plans and possible District plans) in the Bryan Canyon area if it were used as a solid waste disposal site? Bryan Canyon is ringed by ridges and jeep trails which would not only serve as part of the adopted trails plans, but also potential trails to connect the three District preserves in the area (Rancho San Antonio, Fremont Older, and Monte Bello) . Any type of fill operation could detract from the future use of this area for public trails . i AA. 1%1.0F • MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM October 6 , 1983 TO: C. Britton, Assistant General Manager FROM: D. Hansen, Land Manager PREPARED BY: A. Watt, Environmental Analyst SUBJECT: Proposed Trails in the Bryan Canyon Area Bryan Canyon is located in the midst of several parks and open space preserves, including Stevens Creek County Park, Stevens Creek Reservoir, and three District preserves - Monte Bello, Fremont Older, and Rancho San Antonio. Planners have long envisioned trail connections between these recreational areas . The accompanying map shows some proposed County and District trail routes which utilize existing roads and pass through or near Bryan Canyon. The Trails and Pathways Plan (Santa Clara County, May, 1978) identifies a "very desirable" 3 .5 mile trail route from Interstate 280 to Stevens Canyon Road which follows the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way, the PG&E transmission line, and Kaiser maintenance road easements (see attached map) . This route would connect Rancho San Antonio County Park and Open Space Preserve with Stevens Creek Reservoir and the Fremont Older Open Space Preserve. It would cross the proposed access route and follow ridges bordering Bryan Canyon. The City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Background Report, November 27 , 1978 , also discusses trails in this area. The report states (p. 37) , "The District should be encouraged to acquire a leasehold with Kaiser to extend San Antonio Preserve and Park to the reservoir and Picchetti Ranch holding. . .This would complete the open space link around the community and provide functional open space for completion of a regional trail system between San Francisco Bay and the Santa Cruz Mountains . " District plans include a trail network connecting the three open space preserves in this area. Landfill in Bryan Canyon would have a negative visual impact upon trail users under any scenario or trails network in the area. .y....:1.. :.V.:�.:':':{-::':•.'::':::::::::.}•'... :�:'I:��•' ':!::�:`•_•::::•.' .•mow:f A.�..q.� -_}_�.•. •:r.. tt,•y. �.. •.•r:..i :•::•:::i.••:•:•):•: . ......No 4' •i•- �-•:.•sei.-=:r- •}fir: �:_._ `� ems " -.v _ \ -�1�1�� � �\ O •' •', ••:••. :. ,�. - \��--� \✓�- �.��\..� _,•�,,,`? a s�W er \ 1 '� \, / l•` IN S.• y r �-••••M��•t f� . lI-280It ; •i� \. :nary Mary 11 - ---.•� �r \ f t y t C• nary _:x Rancho San Antonio \ ; . ` j Open Space Pr serve •,� :.a S ' �. Rancho San Antonio /N r \ County Park • �:r-�_I �/!1� - - __ -._. _\ — _� r - 1(� pJ \ \"J•F fin. - _. Alternate `` 1ssri -Access Route: 7,7: y _ � �CFt.FrST!PLAN • '� ��Proposed TrailL- t; W. ♦ - �^_�v. �'`� ���i-�� � ` � 1J , '•• � � / �� _(�75/3\ � Route �� � •I: �. e ` w !!�`• Energy Recovery Site J� - ^. �•si_.—„\ •►�•...• -'Bryann , ;.� •ate - iojit, Canyo • C �� -16 i .__Monte Bello - 1 `\� �� �" �� ; • �` sir; - i << Open Space Preserve. \` �` ��� - �� a i at •. � N ' - {a, y ��`7pOp - •ems•� —Sc5 1 ! 1/. ��•..n`'-`. � � f � �Y�t r �, ��� �`1 t, 1. �' •y•� sP�t}-war ,�� - ; -�,oER J = `'M S_P;A s 8 Site Map > l`` �I , BRY:k.N CANYON PROJECT AREA ��� is _ Fremont)Older .�C .. Picchctti Ranch h :•. (and surrounding public lands) Area n Open Space Preserve% .: ry` Possible District Trails Proposed County -`" Trail (from Trails r�-�,i,• ,, - o , and Pathways Plan, S.C.. Co. 1982 �` \ �, � ' -Stevens Creek _ I �.•s? �; } County Par k . Scale 1 =2000' Northh o) ' Nl MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM October 6 , 1983 TO: C. Britton, Assistant General Manager FROM: D. Hansen, Land Manager PREPARED BY: A. Watt, Environmental Analyst SUBJECT: Potential Kaiser Use of Bryan Canyon In their meeting of September 22 , 1983, the Board asked that staff research the question of Kaiser 's right to use Bryan Canyon as a dump for their quarry spoils . This possibility was suggested by a letter from Cindy Rubin, SWMA to Craig Britton, stating, "It is important to realize that Kaiser Permanente intends to use the site as a fill for spoiled materials from its quarry whether the Authority develop a landfill there or not. Current zoning of this site allows use of the land for this purpose. " This question is complicated by the fact that the 200 acre Bryan Canyon lies within two jurisdictions : unincorporated Santa Clara County and the City of Cupertino. The majority of the site is within the incorporated limits of the City of Cupertino (see attached map) . The County portion of Bryan Canyon and its surroundings are zoned as Hillside (HS) . The ordinance containing regulations for HS zoning reads as follows : ARTICLE 14 . REGULATIONS FOR HS HILLSIDE ZONING DISTRICT Sec . 14-1 Intent. The intent and purpose of this article is to preserve mountainous land unplanned or unsuited for city development in an open space manner and promote those uses which support and enhance a rural character, which protect and promote wise use of natural resources and which avoid the risks imposed by natural hazards found in these areas . Development shall be limited to avoid augmented need for public services and facilities . These lands are watersheds and may also provide such important resources as minerals, forests, animal habitat, rare or locally unique plant and animal communities, historic and archeological sites, scenic beauty, grazing lands, recreational areas and land which defines the setting for the urban area. However, according to RansBratton in the Santa Clara County Planning Department, the portion of Bryan Canyon in unincorporated Santa Clara County probably could be used by Kaiser without a use permit, as long as the use was related to quarry activities . They have a Page two vested right to use it stemming from their quarrying activities in the past. The Surface Mining and Reclamation Act apparently does not require a permit in cases with a history of long standing use; however, a reclamation plan is required. The portion of Bryan Canyon within Cupertino city limits and the unincorporated portion are included in the Cupertino General Plan by reference to the County Plan for the Monte Bello Ridge Mountain Area and are designated as long term open space and permanent open space (see attached map) . These designations are intended to pre- clude long-term, intensive development of the land. Robert Cowan, Assistant Planning Director for the City of Cupertino, stated that the portion of Bryan Canyon in Cupertino has been zoned as Hillside Residential . Therefore, the City would have to initiate a change in its General Plan to allow Kaiser to dump spoils there. Public hearings and environmental reviews would be required. It would be the responsibility of the City Council to decide if Kaiser's dumping of spoils was an appropriate use for the area. The intent of Hillside Residential zoning is "to regulate develop- ment commensurate with community goals to preserve the natural setting of the hillsides. . .to ensure that the utilization of land for urban uses is kept in balance with the need to conserve natural resources and protect life and property from natural hazards. " " Ordinance No. 881) . Conclusion: It appears that Kaiser would have an opportunity through Santa Clara County to dump spoils on a small portion of Bryan Canyon due to their history and long standing use in the area. However, the ultimate planning jurisdiction for the entire canyon would probably be Cupertino, and their planning process would be equally stringent whether the canyon were utilized as a spoils dump for Kaiser or a garbage dump for the S.W.M.A. Because of the greater potential for harmful environmental effects of the solid waste facility, this project would probably be monitored by more agencies than the Kaiser spoils dump and therefore have more controls over its operation. 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U_0 p a41�11 t��a.a; r` a _4�)`.f` .�. Y•" u o p11 • y U f a O = _ U ` n %� a d -y1�pA- L As part of its growing role as the 41 O Q O U MU Q o o regional environmental coordina- Peninsula L a a �¢ tion and public information center, cN 1� # z a d Conservation Centex the Peninsula Conservation Center u a) Foundation intends to organize an Foundation Environmental Conference each presents year. -ri Q a, The purpose of these conferences o N ° is to bring environmental represen- _4 r' tatives and public officials together W Q Q The First Annual p g M o Ln m to look at the state of the local en- 0 Peninsula/South Bay vironment. The conferences seek provide opportunities for personal interaction, information sharing, ENVIRONMENTAL and coalition building. Participants will learn about the current pro- CONFERENCEjects of educational and advocacy organizations, as well as the resources and roles of various Bay Area public agencies. The theme of the 1983 confer- ence is strategic planning for en- vironmentalists. We tend to move rapidly from one brushfire inci- dent to the next, rarely making th; time to examine the overall trends and political changes which deter- mine future problems. Environ- o mentalists need to anticipate the issues, prepare adequately, and get closer to the point of origin in decision-making by participating in o c?m «. o CO local political and planning pro- w ° cesses. Public officials can benefit _ CL c = 0 by involving citizen advocacy groups a U 0 U-N� October 27, 1983 early in planning, thereby avoiding last minute confrontations and 1(91 maintaining good public relations. Peninsula Conservation Center Foundation presents 1983 Peninsula/South Bay EN"RONWNTAL CONFERENCE (U to .R4-14 0 For representatives from environmental organizations,public planning agencies and local government U I M U 0 "�t U M Q Thursday, October 27, 1983 .0 Wesley United Methodist Church Hall 463 College Avenue, Palo Alto W a 0 just off El Camino Real, north of California Ave.) 0 as .,:45- 9:15 Registration W >1-1 Z = 4 PQ "a _% U 9:15- 9:30 Welcome—Dianne Dryer, PCCF Program Director V $.4 tZ (U PL4 CZ Cf) 9:30-10:00 "State of the Environment"—Peter Steinhart, 0 0 CZ U President, PCCF Board of Directors -0 > Cq oQ; a CU 10:00-12:00 "How Environmentalists Can Participate in the Planning Process" 72 r, .1-11 co (U 0 Speakers: U William Fraley, Alameda County Planning Director U 0 0 U 0 � David Hale, San Mateo County Planning Director Jack Schoop, Santa Clara County Planning Director 2:00- 1:00 Lunch—Midpeninsula, Environmental Education Alliance slideshow 0 0 9 ca '0 s-4 444 U > (U U U 1:00- 2:30 Workshop Session—Guided by a facilitator, groups of 15 participants from 0 0 (U varied areas of expertise will use case studies to explore strategies for an 0 (U -w environmental issue. The process will encourage participants to share Lo ­,t H lu U U resources and contacts, to discover ways their organization or agency can Q o E-g 44 work effectively with others, and to build rapport. 6 .5 &j CU 2:30- 2:45 Break V) 2:45- 3:30 Speaker—Tom Harris, Environment and Energy Reporter, Mercury News 4 0 3:30- Walk to Peninsula Conservation Center (3 blocks) 4:00- 5:00 Wine and Cheese Reception at PCC i October 9, 1983 3362 La Mesa, San Carlos Board of Supervisors j San Mateo County Oounty Government center Redwood Center CA 94063 To my surprise, I' have just heard that you have blocked the issuing of the demolition permit for the Hassler Property in San Carlos. Although I have respect for the San Mateo Art Council, I believe that they should spend their energy in trying to get another location for their artist studio project. Why don't you give them the empty San Carlos High School, After 5 years of efforts, the Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space district managed to raise the money to buy the Hassler property for open space. Please, let them do their job: I. The Brittan Height Condominium Association and some of their neighbors formed a special assessment district in 1979 in order to buy the Haassler property for Open Space. :3300,000 was raised.Respect their wishes.. 2.The State Grant stipulates that the property has to be kept as open space. Unless you can come up with a few million dollars for the art council, I don't see why we are still debating about that project... 3.The mid peninsula is getting more and mau morecrowded every day. If we don't preserve open space for our children, this paradise of us is going to dissapear fast.. sreasons, sure tha b now,I couldgo on with a long list of but I am t y , you recognise the need for allowing the MPROSD to destroy the building on the Hassler Property. Thanks in advance for taking care of tkis matter. XC:Mid Peninsula Open Space District ... Dept of Parks, State of California G Anne a Gheest ` CITY OF LOS ALTOS * ONE NORTH SAN ANTONIO ROAD LOS ALTOS CALIFORNIA%022 * TELEPHONE (415)%6.101 JL October 10, 1983 Mr. Larry Norris County Parks Director 1555 Berger Drive San Jose, California 95112 Dear Mr. Norris: A recent newspaper article brought to our attention the fact that the County is considering imposing parking fees for the Rancho San Antonio County Park. This is reported to be in response to an increase in the use of the facility, specifically by picnickers. We want to be sure that your department recalls the on-street parking problem on St. Joseph Avenue and adjacent streets that plagued Los Altos residents in the vicinity of the Park. With a combined effort by the City, Midpeninsula Open Space District and County, the parking situation apparently diminished to a level acceptable to the neighborhood. However, the imposition of a parking fee at the parkinq lots reached via Cristo Rey Drive. could,-cause a mijgra.ti,on of park users back into the St. Joseph Avenue area thereby aggrivating the parking problem on these residential streets. Since it would benefit everyone concerned not to have a reoccurance of this parking problem, we ask that you give this potential impact serious consideration in your parking management plans. Please feel free to call me at 415 948-1491 if you have an questions. .� Y Very tr y yours, David S. Donahue Traffic Engineer lc cc: __Da_v.44-- fa_ se_n Manager Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 375 Distel Circle Suite D-1 Los Altos, California 94022 ti Claims 83-19 Revised ` Meeting 83-25 October 12 ,1983 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT C L A I M S # Amount Name Description 5687 $ 125.00 A Tool Shed Rentals , Inc. Tractor Rental 5688 59.25 Doug Alman Auctioneering Service for Sale of ' 76 Jeep Wagoneer 5689 343.00 Brian,Kangas & Foulk & Assoc. Engineering Services-Hassler 5690 85.61 L. Craig Britton Meal Conferences 5691 309.53 Carloyn Caddes Black and White Photos-Newsletter 5692 900.00 California Advocates ,Inc. Legislative Consultant Fee-Sept. 5693 33.00 David Camp Reimbursement for Water Analysis- Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve 5694 105. 71 Clark' s Auto Parts Batteries for District Vehicles 5695 7. 88 Crest Copies Blueprint 5696 300.00 Susan Cretekos Patrol Services-Sept. .5697 82.59 H.S.r ,Crocker Co. , Inc. Office Supplies 5698 37.28 The Dark Room Photo Processing 5699 200.00 Arthur W. Dusenberry Architectural Drawings for•. Carport- Skyline Rental Unit 5700 400.00 Foss and Associates Personnel Consulting Fee-Sept. 5701 300.50 Flinn,Gray and Herterich Insurance 5701 175. 73 Goodco Press Stationery Supplies 5702 14.00 Graphicstat ,Inc. Artwork Enlargement-Frances Brenner Memorial Site Sign 5703 33.65 Herbert Grench Travel Expenses 5704 28.11 Harbinger Communications Storage Fee-Openspace Mailing List 5705 24.19 IBM Typewriter Supplies 5706 362. 10 Lawrence Tire Service , Inc. Tires for District Vehicles 5707 35.22 Meredith Newspapers Notice of Vacancy Ad 5708 113.03 Mobil Oil Co. Gas for District Vehicles 5709 150.49 Mtn View Garden Center Crushed Rock-Monte Bello Open Space Preserve 15710 43.10 Norney' s Office Supplies 5711 4, 356. 75 Stanley Norton Extraordinary Legal Services -far the period from l/l/83 to 9/30/83 and August Expenses Claims 83-19 Revised ?ting 83-25 sober 12 , 19"83 r Amount Name Description 5712 $ 35.15 Pacific Hardware & Steel Co. Shop Supplies 5713. 5.19 Palo Alto Utilities Utilities 5714 1 ,214.11 Pacific Telephone Telephone Services 5715 137.50 Peninsula Times Tribune Notice to Contractors-Hassler Demolition 5716 22.40 Rancho Hardware & Garden Shop Hardware Supplies 5717 43.84 REI-Co-op Uniform Supplies 5718 132.15 S & W Equipment Co. Repair and Maintenance of Tools 5719 98.42 San Francisco Water Dept. Water Service-Hassler 5720 216.20 San Jose Camera Olympus Camera 5721 145.14 . San Jose Mercury News Notice of Vacancy Ad 5722 477. 76 Scarborough Lumber Lumber-Rancho San Antonio and Windy Hill Open Space Preserves 5723 728. 72 Shell Oil Co. Gas and Repairs for District Vehicles 5724 645.67 Signs of the Times Signs-Rancho San Antonio and Monte Bello Open Space Preserves 5725 54.40 Patricia Starrett Private Vehicle Expense 5726 74. 74 Uno Graphics Brochures-Fremont Older Open Space Preserve 5727 150. 00 Alice Watt Reimbursement-Seminar 5728 14.65 Willis Photo Lab Photo Processing 5729 200. 74 Xerox Installment Payment 5730 192.80 Petty Cash Copying,Drafting Materials ,Local Meal Conferences ,11iscellaneous Office Supplies ,Subscription, Ranger Uniform,Slides ,and Private Vehicle Expenses