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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19831026 - Agendas Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 83-26 Meeting 83-26 Wk Noe MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415) 965-4717 REGULAR MEETING Wednesday BOARD OF DIRECTORS 375 Distel Circle, D-1 October 26, 1983 Los Altos, California AGENDA (7:30) ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES (October 12, 1983) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ADOPTION OF AGENDA ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED (7:45) 1 . Final Adoption of Thornewood Open Space Preserve Use and Management Plan D. Hansen (7:50) 2. Final Adoption of Windy Hill Open Space Preserve Use and Management Plan D. Hansen NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED (7:55) 3. Use and Management Plan for Costanoan Way and E1 Sereno Open Space Preserves D. Hansen (8:10) 4. Procedure for Advertising Availability of Structures -- N. Hanko (8:25) 5. Interim Report of Rancho San Antonio Upper House Proposal Evaluation Committee D. Wendin (8:45) 6. Memorandum of Understanding with Evergreen and San Mateo County Resource Conser- vation Districts -- D. Hansen (8:50) 7. Consent for Assignment of Leases on Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve -- C. Britton (8:55) 8. Cancellation of Second Regular Meeting in November and Scheduling of a Special Meeting -- H. Grench (9:00) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS I!� CLAIMS CLOSED SESSION (Land Negotiations, Litigation and Personnel 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.Tumor,Daniel G.Wendin WRITTEN rnMMUNICATION (Met g 83-26 } October 24, 1983 Oct. 26, 1983) (Addressed to Daniel Wendin, President, Mr. Paul Benchener, President - Board of Directors and was received Brittan Heights Condominium Association from J.E. Judge, 3335 Brittan Ave. , #9 '3320 Brittan Ave. #7 San Carlos, CA 94070) San Carlos, CA. 94070 Dear President Benchener: RE: Hassler Health Home Consistent with established practice that all ballot propositions to be voted7.on by, the members of the Brittan Heights Condominium Association at the November 17� 1983" election, be made in writing, we hereby submit the following proposition: . "That we support the San Mateo County Arts Council CSMCAC). proposal for the restora� tion and use of buildings on the Hassler property," "That the use of the buildings be compatible with the primary needs and uses of open space within the County of San Mateo and with the uses of lands adjacent to the City of San Carlos." "To recognize that the property belongs to the Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District (MROSD) and that the MROSD has priority in determining the open space usage of the property. " "We request the ballot to read as follows: "Shall the Brittan Heights Condominium Association (BHCA) be in favor of retaining. Hassler Health Home buildings for community uses as proposed by an ADVISORY BOARDI which will include leading members of San Mateo County's cultural, environmental and community organizations (including a BHCA member) . YES N0 ARGUMENTS FOR: (to accompany ballot measure) In 1979 the members of the Brittan Heights Condominium Association formed an asses s ment district in order to artici� t aeinthe P 1 funding (to the exte nt of r )000 300 $ for the purchase of the Hassler Health Home property by the MROSD. (COPY ATTACHED) To answer some of the statements made at the BHCA Homeowners' Meeting of 10/20/83,t regarding the safety of the structures (i.e. , earthquake safety) ; At the SMCAC's request, a County Building Inspector and several contractors have examined the struc- tures in detail. They have reported the buildings are well designed, structurally sound and conform to the building and earthquake codes relevant to the proposed uses. Restoration of the buildings would meet'die needs of a number of community, groupsaf including the following: 1. Art: Working Studios for Visual and Performing Arts 2.. Medical History: Tn-n rY' Treatment of TB prior to .the he di scoverY of antibio tics (1944) 3. Architecture: preservation of Spanish Colonial Revival in Northern California 4. Landscape: Refurbish to the state of beauty they once enjoyed, i.e. , over 200 species of flowers, trees, shrubs 5. Nature and Botany Trails: For both well and handicapped people (continued) i Mr. Paul Benechener, President 10/24/83 p.2 �Y To accomplish these goals: 1. Self-supporting: Working Studio to be rented to artists for DAY USE ONLY ., 2. Living Quarters: In lieu of salaries, in existing buildings for: a. Director: One BeautifulBuilding (former Doctor's Residence) b. Maintenance Engineer: Duplex C. Park Ranger: Duplex AT NO TIME HAS THE SMCAC ADVOCATED LIVE-IN SPACE FOR THE ARTISTS OR PUBLIC EVENTS ON THE PREMISES: : : The San Mateo County Arts Council has the sirpt>ort of the following: 1. Sierra Club 5. Congressman Tom Lantos 2. Committee for Green Foothills 6. Audubon Society 3. San Carlos City Council 7: California Native Plant Society 4. San Mateo County Board_of' Supervisors A chorus of support comes from private citizens, taxpayers in San Mateo County like r Brittan Heights Condominium Association. We urge your support in assisting the San Mateo County Arts Council in acquiring the property for controlled cultural activities and to add to the enrichment of the com- munity, and the enhancement of San Mateo County"s natural environment, CONSERVATION CANNOT BE EQUATED WITH DEMOLITION, CONSERVATION MEANS THE WISE USE OF RESOURCES. The SIERRA CLUBS motto: "Not Blind. Opposition to Progress, but Opposition to Blind Progress," 004 Respectfully submitted: ....._. \ eph J dge Catherine Judge 3335 B an Ave. #9 3335 Brittan Ave, #9 San Carlos, CA,/4070 San Carlos, CA, 94070 dy Ch dler Elinore Baum 335 Br ttan Ave, #10 3335 Brittan Ave, 95 San Carlos, CA, 94070 San Carlos, CA, 94070 Clarisse Eber 3341 Brittan Ave. #2 San Carlos, CA. 94070 cc: Mr. William Wilson, Secretary Mr, Craig Mathias, Treasurer Ms, Linda DePew, Vice President Mr, Richard Hill, Member at Large exceeds the assessed value of such parcel as shown on the last available county equalized assessment roll; or. ,(2) the total of the cost of the improvement and acquisition less any amount to be paid toward such cost by other than special assessments plus all unpaid assessments and estimated amounts exceeds the total assessment value of all lands proposed to be assessed as shown on the last available county equalized assessment roll; or (3) written protests are timely filed by the owners of more than one-half of the area of the pro- perty to be assessed for the improvement and acquisition. We further understand, however, that by executing this Petition we are not waiving our respective rights to notice Of the proceedings under the Improvement Act of 1911 or our respective rights to file written protests against the pro- posed improvement and acquisition or against the extent of the district to be assessed which, if they constitute a ma- jority y in area of the land to be assessed, can only be over- ruled by a 4/5 vote of the City Council, or our respective rights to make a written objection, appeal or protest con- cerning performance of the work, the assessment or diagram or any other act, determination or proceedings of the super- intendent of streets or engineer. Respectfully submitted, NAME ADDRESS DATE A.P. No. 11 PETITION REQUESTING IMPROVEMENTS UNDER THE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1911 AND PETITION MAY Z1 11 47 79 FOR WAIVER OF INVESTIGATION PROCEEDINGS �� UNDER THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INVESTIGA- SAO " M. CO"SOY. GlERf{ TION AND LIMITATION AND MAJORITY PROTESTS CLERK ACT OF 1931" CITY F SAN CARLOS i TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAN CARLOS: � It is the , _ } purpose of this petition to establish an assessment district to participate in the funding (to the extent of approximately $300,000) of the acquisition of the Hassler Health Home Property for recreation annd W.. en ,. s3ac4r Purposes by the Midpeninsula Regiona.l ,Open Space DzStrICt Accordingly we, the undersigned, being the owners of more than sixty percent (60%) in the area of the proper- ty subject to assessment within the proposed improvement district hereinafter described, do by this petition respect- fully request your Honorable Body to cause necessary proceed- ings to be instituted and taken pursuant to the provisions of the Improvement Act of 1911 (Div. VII, Streets and High- ways Code of the State of California) for the following public improvements: The acquisition and improvement of the recreationaly,y an park, area conunonly_known as the Hassler Health Home Property adjacent to the City of San Carlos. We further respectfully petition that pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 25, Park 3, Division VII of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, the costs and expenses of said acquisition and improvement, in- cluding all incidental expenses, be assessed upon a district, the exterior boundaries of which are described in Exhibit A attached hereto and shown on the map attached hereto as Exhibit B. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 2804 of the Streets and Highways Code, we hereby expressly waive the investigation proceedings required by the "Special Assess- ment Investigation and Limitation and Majority Protests Act of 1931. " We understand that by waiving these investigation pro- ceedings we are foregoing the right to have the proceedings under the Improvement Act of 1911 abandoned in the event any of the following circumstances occur: (1) The estima- ted amount proposed to be assessed upon any parcel of land for the proposed acquisition and improvement described above Claims 83-20 Revised Meet` g 83-26 OctL r 26,1983 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT C L A I M S Amount Name Description 5731 $ 12.40 Amerigas Oxygen/Acetylene Tank Rental 5732 30. 70 Builders Booksource Reference Book ' 5733 266. 25 Carolyn Caddes Photography ' 5734 189.24 CA Water Service Co. Utilities-Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve 5735 150.00 W.J. Chandler Associates Subscription ' 5736 234. 30 Communications Research Co. Radio Maintenance Service ' 5737 11. 82 The Dark Room Photo Processing 5738 88.00 Dept. of Water Resources Dam Fee-Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve 15739 875.00 Earth Metrics Inc. Hassler Engineering Study 5740 232.54 Pete Ellis Dodge District Vehicle Repairs 5741 300.00 Sylvin. Emers,on Road Grading-Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve 5742 3,000.00 Environmental Intern Program Legal Intern Salary 7'.3 2 , Flinn,Gray and Herterich15 _ Fidelity Bond 5744 1,169.64 Herbert Grench NRPA Conference Expenses and Out-Of-Town Meeting 5745 40. 20 Mary Gundert Private Vehicle Expense 5746 1 ,000.21 HAI Computer Services , Inc. Budget and July Expenditures 5747 144. 56 The Hub Ranger Uniforms 5748 88.56 Hubbard & Johnson Hardware & Plumbing Supplies 5749 452 . 44 Ed Jones Company Ranger Badges 5750 117 . 91 Karmiga Word Processing 5751 8. 75 Lawrence Tire Service Tire Rotation - Ranger Vehicle 5752 91. 00 Los Altos Garbage Dunpster Service--Ranger Office 5753 31. 00 C. MacDonald Meal Conference 5754 18. 48 Mintons Lumber & Supply Ranger Shop Supplies 5755 844. 48 Noble Ford Tractor, Inc. Tractor Parts & Labor j 5756 215 . 32 Orchard Supply Hardware Plurrbing & Paper Supplies, Cnna_in Saw Parts & Film 5757 149 . 37 P G & E Utilities 5758 1, 082. 15 Peninsula Oil Company Gasoline 15759 28. 00 Peninsula Times Tribune Classified Advertising I5760 8 ,486. 61 Pinkerton' s Inc. Guard Service - Hassler Claims 83-20 Revised Ming 83-26 :ober 26 , 1983 A.r•..aunt Name Description 5761 8. 73 Rancho Cobbler Ranger Uniform Supplies 5762 2 , 500. 00 Kurt L. Reitman & Assoc. Appraisal Services 5763 e50. 00 Rogers , Vizzard & Tallett Legal Fees 5764 132 . 15 S & W Equipment Company Miscellaneous Field Supplies 5765 220. 00 State Board of Equalization Fees--Sunland Park Annexation 5766 140. 00 W. Tannenbaum Educational Assistance 5767 500. 00 U.S . Postmaster Postage for Meter 5768 112. 83 Union Oil Gasoline 5769 50. 94 A. Watt Private Vehicle Expense 5770 329. 00 Xerox Corp. Maintenance Agreement 5771 199. 16 ZZZ Sanitation Portable Toilet Rental 5772 176.99 Petty Cash Local Neal Conference.-Private Vehicle Expense,;giscellaneous Office Supplies ,Postage,Books , Conference Fees and Ranger Uniform Accessories i 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 OCTOBER 12, 1983 MINUTES I. ROLL CALL President Daniel Wendin called the meeting to order at 7 :36 P.M. Members Present: Daniel Wendin, Katherine Duffy, Harry Turner, Edward Shelley and Richard Bishop. Teena Henshaw assumed the Directorship of Ward 3 at 9: 10 P.M. at the conclusion of the agenda item, Appointment of Director for Ward 3. Member Absent: Nonette Hanko. Personnel Present: Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, David Hansen, Charlotte MacDonald, Jean Fiddles, Mary Gundert, Cecilia Cyrier, Lea Brown, Michael Foster, and Stanley Norton. II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES A) September 14 , 1983 Motion: H. Turner moved the approval of the minutes of September 14. � D. Wendin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, with E. Shelley abstaining from the vote since he had not attended the meeting. B) September 28 , 1983 Motion: H. Turner moved the approval of the minutes of September 28. E. Shelley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. III. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS J. Fiddes stated the Board had received the following written communications; 1) A letter, dated September 29 , from Alan Hosking, President , The Alan Hosking Ranch, Inc. , thanking the Board for their interest in the pos- sible purchase of the ranch and stating he intended to proceed with a master plan for the ranch which will include residential development, timber harvesting, and recreational use; 2) a letter, dated October 4 , from Geri Albers of Menlo Park, in support of the acquisition of the Aries property in the Windy Hill area; 3) a memorandum, dated September 30 , from William J. Bergman, Jr. , Con- troller, County of San Mateo, regarding the District 's 1983-84 esti- mated property tax revenue; 4) a letter, dated September 27 , from Carlita Peters , President, Coordi- nating Council on Developmental Disabilities, County of San Mateo, supporting retention of the Hassler buildings for use by the community with careful planning in accordance with preservation of open space values; 5) letters from the following San Carlos residents : Lee Franks of Brittan Avenue, William T. Ward of Pixie Lane , John N. and Lila M. Thomas of La Mesa Drive stating they wa nted Hass ler to be open space without buildings. Herbert A Grench,General Manager Hoard of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,Nonette G Hanko,Richard S Bishop.Ecwarc G Sheiley.Harry A Turner.Daniel G.Wendin Meeting 83-25 Page Two 6) an announcement for the October 27 , 1983 Peninsula/South Bay Environ- mental Conference; 7) letters of support for Lee Ayers from Ann Hines and Kay Bailey and for Mary Cude from Roger Eng, Sam J. Schiaro, Charles J. Olson, Deane Lanier and Tony Spitaleri; 8) a letter dated October 8 from Harry H. Haeussler, Jr. , of Los Altos, regarding the need for District to provide adequate parking for its preserves and calling special attention to providing adequate parking for Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve users. IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA H. Grench requested the addition of three agenda items: 1) Appointment of Secretary Pro-Tempore to Special Orders of the Day; 2) Staff Introduction to Special Orders of the Day; and 3) Appointment to Office Space Committee as the last item of New Business with Action Requested. D. Wendin stated the agenda with the additions noted above was approved by Board consensus. V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications. VI. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY A) Staff Introduction C. MacDonald introduced Lea Brown, the new Public Communications Secretary. VII. PUBLIC HEARING A) Proposed Annexation to District of Sunland Park Area of Saratoga H. Grench reviewed memorandum M-83-118 of Seutember 27 noting the Santa Clara County Local Agency Formation Commission, after public hearing with no opposition, had approved the annexation. He said the Board needed to take action on the matter to complete the annexation xation proceedings. D. Wendin opened the Public Hearing at 7 :42 P.M. , asking if any members of the public wanted to comment on the annexation. There were no public comments. Motion: R. Bishop moved the Public Hearing be closed. D. Wendin seconded the motion. The motion passes unanimously. The Public Hearing was closed at 7 :43 P.M. Motion: K. Duffy moved the adoption of Resolution 83-48 , a 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) . E. Shelley seconded the n passed un animously. . motion. The motto p y VIII . SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY, Continued B) Appointment of Director for Ward 3 (Memorandum M-83-122 of October 7 , 1983) D. Wendin stated the procedure that would be followed to interview the three candidates , Lee Ayers , Mary Cude, and Teena Henshaw would include opening presentations from the applicants , questions from the Board, written questions from members of the public , and closing remarks from Meeting 83-25 Page Three the candidates. He stated the Board had to determine what type of voting procedure would be used to select a new Director for Ward 3. Motion: R. Bishop moved the Board use the same system as that used in electing Board offiers, specifically to have Board members submit secret ballots with the result announced by the Clerk. E. Shelley seconded the motion. Discussion: R. Bishop stated he proposed this voting method since there were three qualified candidates for the position and felt the members of the Board would be reluctant to vote openly against any of the candidates. The motion passed unanimously. Following opening presentations from each of the candidates , the members of the Board addressed their questions to the candidates. Since there were no questions from the members of the public present, the applicants made their closing remarks. D. Wendin stated he would be voting for Teena Henshaw since he felt her views regarding open space acquisition most closely matched the goals of the District as established. After the distribution and collection of the secret ballots , J. Fiddes stated five votes had been cast for Teena Henshaw. J. Fiddes administered the oath of office and T. Henshaw assumed the position of Director for Ward 3 at 9: 10 P.M. The Board recessed for a break at 9:10 p.m. and reconvened at 9:15 P.M. IX. OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED A) Final Adoption of Use and Management Plan for Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve H. Grench reviewed memorandum M-83-120 of October 4 noting new information concerning the estimated costs of the new water line. In response to a question from E. Shelley, D. Hansen stated it was staff 's intent to com- plete the water line by next year. Motion: D. Wendin moved the Board adopt the use and management plan for Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve as contained in report R-83-40 and as amended in memorandum M-83-120 . E. Shelley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously with T. Henshaw abstaining from the vote. X. NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED A) Thornewood Use and Management Plan D. Hansen reviewed the Thornewood use and management plan as contained in report R-83-41 of October 3 , 1983. M. Gundert showed slides to illustrate and explain certain parts of the staff report. D. Hansen stated staff was investigating access rights for both patrol and public use on Grandview Drive and Espinosa Road, noting there was a need to use the roads in order to patrol the Schilling Lake area. Discussion focused on the question of the District ' s access on Grandview Drive and Espinosa Road. Sherry Langrock, 271 Grandview Drive, suggested the District drain Schilling Lake, and Al Lapierre , 265 Grandview Drive, Meeting 83-25 Page Four requested any maps or brochures for Thornewood not show access to the Schilling Lake area via Grandview Drive or Espinosa Road and asked the Board to make a statement that the District would not create any parking areas or provide public access on the roads. R. Bishop and D. Wendin both stated the current Board could not make permanent commitments regarding use of the roads and noted the use and management plan was not recommending public access use of Grandview Drive and Espinosa Road. D. Wendin added that if the roads are used for patrol Purposes, the District should participate in the cost of road maintenance. Don Langrock, 271 Grandview Drive, stated he had not been notified of this agenda item by staff and stated residents of Grandview Drive and Espinosa Road did not want the District to use the roads for patrol purposes. He said the District did not have legal rights to use the roads for either patrol or public use. Ron Haddix, 921 Espinosa Road, and Dale Lapierre, 265 Grandview Drive also addressed the Board on this matter. D. Wendin suggested the matter regarding road access not be brought before the Board again until staff was prepared to make a report. He asked that a meeting be held with the neighbors prior to the matter being presented to the Board in public session. Motion: D. Wendin moved tentative adoption of the use and management recommendations with any references to patrol over Grandview Drive and Espinosa Road be deleted and with the additional pro- vision that staff bring the use and management plan back to the Board at such time that they have a recommendation on patrol. H. Turner seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. E. Shelley was not present for the vote. B) Windy Hill Open Space Preserve Use and Management Plan D. Hansen introduced the use and management plan for the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve as contained in report R-83-42 of September 28 , 1983. M. Gundert showed slides to illustrate various points discussed in the report. Discussion centered on use of the picnic tables at the Spring Ridge staging area, the need for a trail leading to the top of Windy Hill, inclusion of a Preserve's brochure, if there is one , in the use and man- agement report, and using mileage marker information to indicate the location of the parking area off Alpine Road. Motion: H. Turner moved the Board tentatively adopt the use and manage- ment recommendations as contained in report R-83-42 . R. Bishop seconded the notion. The motion passed unanimously. E. Shelley was not present for the vote. C) Acceptance of License Authority to Enter and Patrol Lands of Peninsula Open Space Trust - Coal Creek Open Space Preserve D. Hansen reviewed memorandum M-83-121 of October 5 regarding the license authority from the Peninsula Open Space Trust to the District for entry and patrol of the 10. 6 former Fernandez property. H. Grench said he assumed the license authority gave the District the right to members of the P�blic to use the property. D. Wendin requested the minutes specifically imi- tate that the District was being able to allow members of the public to use the subject property in exchange for the services being rendered by the District. Meeting 83-25 Page Five Motion: R. Bishop moved the Board authorize staff to initiate a patrol and extend the District ordinances to the subject 10. 6 acres with authority to enforce and cite as defined in amended Ordi- nance No. 75-1, and as outlined in the attached letter from Mr. Robert Augsburger and that the District accept the offer of a license on the property with the understanding the public will be able to use the property. K. Duffy seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. E. Shelley was not present for the vote. XI. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY, Continued C) Appointment of Secretary Pro-Tempore With the approval of the Board, D. Wendin appointed R. Bishop Secretary Pro-Tempore for the meeting, since N. Hanko was not present. XII. NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED, Continued Appointment to office Space Committee H. Grench stated the Board needed to appoint a replacement for Barbara Green on the office Space Committee and said the Committee's current charge was the development of parameters for consideration by the full Board as to the questions of leasing or buying new office space and the location of such space. K. Duffy volunteered to be on the Committee, and D. Wendin, with the consent of the Board, appointed her to serve on the Office Space Committee. XIII . INFORMATIONAL REPORTS H. Grench discussed AB 1430 which will assure some State funding for the Rancho Raymundo project, and the National Parks and Recreation Association Conference he attended:- He distributed information on the Albuquerque open space program. K. Duffy reported on the People for Open Space Conference held at Filoli that she and several staff members had attended. H. Grench said he had attended the annual Hidden Villa picnic and the Deer Hollow Farm recognition dinner, which other District staff members and E. Shelley had also attended. D. Hansen said Saturday, October 15 was a Trails Cleanup Day. C. Britton stated the Board would be asked to acquire some additional open space easements from Hidden Villa Inc. in November. K. Duffy discussed several books , including Birding at the Bottom of the Bay, which mentioned District preserves. D. Wendin noted the agenda did not include approval of the claims. S. Norton advised the Board to pass a motion to add approval of claims to the agenda so that the item could be considered. Motion: D. Wendin moved the addition of approval of claims to the agenda. H. Turner seconded the motion. D. Wendin stated that this was necessary so that vendors would be paid on time. The motion passed unanimously. E. Shelley was not present for the vote. Meeting 83-25 Page Six XIV. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Motion: H. Turner moved the approval of the revised claims 83-19. R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. E. Shelley was not present for the vote. XV. CLOSED SESSION The Board recessed to a closed session on land acquisition and litigation matters at 10:50 P.M. XVI . ADJOURNMENT The Board reconvened to adjourn at 12 :30 P.M. , Thursday, October 13, 1983. Jean H. Fiddes District Clerk I i I ';laims 83-19 Revised :eeting 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.-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. 15701 300.50 Flinn,Gray and Herterich Insurance I5701 175. 73 Goodco Press Stationery Supplies 15702 14.00 Graphicstat,Inc. Artwork Enlargement-Frances Brenned 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 5710 43. 10 Norney' s Office Supplies 5711 4, 356 . 75 Stanley Norton Extraordinary Legal Services for the period from 1/l/83 to 9/30/83 and Augusr Expenses klialms 0.3-17 Meeting 83-25 October 12, 1983 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 Ant6nio and Monte Bello Open Space Preserves 5725 54.40 Patricia Starrett, Private Vehicle Expense 5726 74. 74 Uno Graphics Brochures-Fremont Older Open Spy: Preserve 5727 150.00 Alice Watt burs ement-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 ,,14-iscellaneous Office Supplies ,Subscription, Ranger Uniform,Slides,and Privat;.- Vehicle Expenses WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (Meetinq 83-26 SAN MAHO COUNTY October 26, 1983) AQT6 COUNCIL PROPOSAL FOR HASSLER ART AND NATURE COMPLEX Summary The buildings nestled into the central ridge of the Hassler Health Home property offer unique opportunities for residents of the Mid-Peninsula. Utilizing the site as an Art and Nature interpretive center will allow visitors to amplify their awareness and appreciation of the beauties of nature by sharing the experience with some of the finest visual and performing artists of the area. To watch a painter interpret the landscape one is viewing, to see and hear dangers and musicians respond to the environment, is to espand the dimensions of one's own aesthetic experience through the creativity of others. The design and construction of the buildings themselves add immeasurably to the potential for visitor/artist inter- action. Every part of the complex is wheelchair-accessible, and nearly all of the rooms open onto wide walkways with maximum window space. Thus, visitors could read informative plaques on studio doors while viewing a full spectrum of fine art media in the process of creation, then watch and listen to classical performers rehearse, while taking them- selves on a self-guided tour of the Complex. Office and laboratory space has been set aside for interested environmental groups, and gallery spaces will emphasize exhibits of nature-related and environmentally educational art. Restrooms willp of course, be provided for hikers and other visitors. The driveways and walkways offer an exceptional, and rare, opportunity for the elderly and the disabled to participate in both the open space and art experiences nrovided by a visit to this r-idgetop. Twin Pines Park 1219 Ralston Avenue Belmont, California 94002 (415)593-1816 Hassler Art and Nature Complex page 2 RESTORATION Initially, the utilities will be rehabilitated, windows reglazed, and roofs repaired in the buildings retained. As soon as plumbing and power are restored, artists will be per- mitted to rent studios, clean them up, and adapt the space to their needs (at their own cost, and according to restoration guidelines) . Thus, much of the cost of repair and restoration of the Complex will be borne by the individual artists or arts organizations. This method of utilizing the tenants' energy and resources to repair and restore vandalized buildings has been applied most recently and successfully by the Twin Pines Art Center in Belmont' s Twin Pines Park. The result is the conversion of a public liability into a public asset at minimum cost. MANAGEMENT PLAN The Hassler Arts and Nature Complex is proposed by the San Mateo County Arts Council, which is the enabling agency responsible for overseeing and nurturing the aesthetic and cultural life of the County. As soon as possible, the San Mateo County Arts Council will supervise the formation of a non-profit (501-C-3) corporation which will assume responsi- bility for the operation and maintenance of the Complex. The format suggested for the Board of Trustees is as follows: Nine individuals shall be appointed to fill seats representing the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, environmentalists, two-dimensional art, three-dimensional arty music, dance,, drama, the San Mateo County Arts Council and the tenants' organization. The initial board shall decide which of them shall start with two-year terms and which shall serve three-year terms (ensuring continuity) ; succeeding terms of office will be uniform but staggered. Staff Regular staff shall consist of two people: Director and Maintenance Engineer. Other services shall be contracted for as needed. The Director will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the buildifts and the grounds immediately adjacent to the buildings; rental of studios and rehearsal rooms; scheduling of commonly-held spaces; ensuring compatibility of activities with policies of use as defined by the Board of Trustees; and maintaining close working relationships with the MROSD staff. Compensation: the Director (and family) shall reside in the Director's House in lieu of salary. The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible to the Director for the operation, maintenance, and repair (following r. Hassler Art and Nature Complex Page 3 initial rehabilitation of systems) of heating, plumbing, and electrical systems . Compensation: the Maintenance Engineer (and family) shall reside in one half of the Duplex in lieu of salary. The other half of the Duplex will probably be offered as housing for a Park Ranger and family in return for assistance with security of the site. FUNDING A variety of funding sources, primarily private, had been contacted prior to the July 27 cutoff with a number of positive responses. These and other private and foundation sources will be contacted if the project is approved by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. The original proposal for rehabilitation and use of the first three tiers of the main hospital complex, garage, doctor's house , and duplex carried estimated costs of $350,000. Once restoration was completed, maintenance and operating costs of the Art and Nature Complex would be covered by rental revenue from the studios and rehearsal rooms. 6zjRuth J. Waters Consultant and Director of Twin Pines Art Center September 2, 1983 M-83-125 (Meeting 83-26 October 26, 1983) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM October 14 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager; M. Gundert, Associate Open Space Planner SUBJECT: Final Adoption of Thornewood Open Space Preserve Use and Management Plan Introduction: At your October 12 , 1983 meeting, the use and management plan for Thornewood Open Space Preserve was presented to you (see report R-83-41 , dated October 3 , 1983) . You tenta- tively adopted the report with the exceptions as noted below. Final adoption was deferred until your October 26 meeting. Discussion: Local residents attending the October 12 meeting voiced concerns and objections regarding possible District and public rights on Grandview Drive and Espinosa Road. After discussion of the topic, you decided to amend the use and management plan by deleting any reference to patrol and public rights on Grandview Drive and Espinosa Road until staff could further research the subject and hold a second meeting with the local residents . Rather than an outright deletion it would seem preferable to state the status and process. At that time that aspect of the use and management plan will return for your consideration with an update on the access matter, and a new use and management recommendation will be presented for your consideration. The use and management plan as contained in report R-83-41 should be amended as follows : A. Access and Circulation New Use and Management Recommendations 1 . District staff is investigating possible District patrol and public use rights on Grandview Drive and Espinosa Road. This should be completed in November, and a further meeting will be held with interested adjoining property owners. The matter will then be returned to the Board with recom- mendations . The use and management plan will not call for encouragement of public access via these roads. 4 . Until clarification of access to the Schilling Lake area via Grandview Drive and Espinosa Road is completed by staff, patrol will be accomplished 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 . Recommendation: I recommend you adopt the use and management plan as contained in report R-83-41 and as amended herein. M-83-129 (Meeting 83-26 1983 Oct. 26, 1983) ' MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT I MEMORANDUM October 20, 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager; M. Gundert, Associate Open Space Planner SUBJECT: Final Adoption of the Windy Fill Open Space Preserve Use and Management Plan Discussion: At your October 12, 1983 meeting, the use and management plan for Windy Hill Open Space Preserve was presented by staff and tentatively adopted by you (see report R-83-42, dated September 28, 1983) . At the meeting, a discussion arose over the delineation of a trail to the summit of Windy Hill . There are currently several informal footpaths and cattle trails leading up to the summit of Windy Hill from the picnic area but they are not shown on the maps of the Preserve (see attached brochure) . Staff feels the trails should be kept on the current informal basis until such time as a connecting trail is coordinated with the adjacent Aries development project. The use and management plan should be amended to reflect the change as follows: Use and Management Recommendations A. Access and Circulation Existing Use and Management Recommendations 3. The Town of Portola Valley is currently considering a proposed develop- ment on the lower portion of Spring Ridge (Aries proposal ) . The District should request the opportunity 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. Status: Staff has 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, including a trail to the summit of Windy Hill . Final approval was deferred until your October 26 meeting to allow for public comment. To date, staff has received no further public comment. Recommendation: I recommend you adopt the use and management plan as contained in report R-83-42 for Windy Hill Open Space Preserve. The 651 acre Windy Hill Open Spa 9serve forms the tionai activities -led cattle grazing and farming, most scenic mountain backdrop to the 1, of Portola Valley likely in the for, haycropping. The rancho was late, and offers a variety of recreational experiences. The split into smaller ranches, one of which was Brown Preserve comprises a portion of an expansive grassland Ranch, located at the present site of the parking lot. hilltop which descends from Skyline Ridge to the valley Grizzlies reportedly roamed the area until the early floor and is highly visible throughout the midpeninsula 1900s. region. Visitors to the Preserve can enjoy hikes under the cool canopy of the oak and.Douglas fir forest or climb to Activities: The South Bay Soaring Society has an agree- the top of Windy Hill for a panoramic view of the Pacific ment with the District to operate non-motorized model Ocean to the west and the Bay area to the east. gliders on Windy Hill. For information on soaring, interested people should contact the South Bay Soaring Access: The Preserve is located in the hills east of Portola Society, P.O. Box 2012, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. In addition Valley and may be reached from Skyline Boulevard via to hiking, picnicking, and horseback riding, the Preserve Page Mill Road or La Honda Road. A 15 car parking area is an ideal spot for flying a kite, photography or observing is located near the center of the Preserve along Skyline the wildlife who make the area their home. Boulevard and 3 picnic tables, accessible to the physi- cally limited, are located in the rest area adjacent to the Management: The site is managed for a balanced use of parking area. Parking is not available on Alpine Road. recreation and environmental protection, and serves in part as an agricultural preserve. Cattle graze the grass Trails: The Preserve contains 9.4 miles of trail crossing hillsides of the Preserve, reducing the fire danger during fields of open grassland and through the dense oak-fir dry months. The Preserve is open from dawn to dusk. All forest. An 8.4 mile loop trail system, funded by Peninsula natural resources are protected. Please leave rocks, Open Space Trust, the Portola Valley Trust for Conserva- plants and animals undisturbed for others to enjoy. For tion Fund, and private donations make it possible to hike your own safety and for the protection of the Preserve, no from Skyline Boulevard to the valley floor, 1,120 feet be- guns,shooting,or fires are allowed.Wateron the Preserve low.This trail was constructed by volunteers underthedi- is not potable. rection of the Windy Hill Trail Task Force. Additional information about the District's activities and History: In 1844 this land was a part of the 13,316 acre programs is available at the office or by telephoning Mexican land grant belonging to Maximo Martinez. "El (415) 965-4742. Corte de Madera," as the rancho was named, means'the place where timber is cut'; an appropriate name since logging occurred over much of the area, and remnants of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District,375 Distel Circle,Suite D-1, stumps and logging roads are still highly visible. Addi- Los Altos, CA 94022; (415) 965-4717. To La Honda Portola Road Road Portola Valley Private Property Portola Valley ------ � Ranch t\ Windy _ ?IN q \t Hill Hamms c� Gulch__„ _ No Parking Parking t\ Vie' " pH �. Available Eagle Trail m Private Property II hN Razorback 2� i Lost�_e- /N i► Ridge,,:\ Trail \. r \./ i ".t 1i tr�P North ■ Parking Area ` Scale in Miles Public Road --------- Trail (Hiking, Equestrian) 0 12 To Page I Mill Road '\I � a CD - _ n — x CD ai m mc o mom �j `— 6 °m nmm '�� 3 �m u 'm N £n o DID � y �� <o' y77 < zO c s i i 3w,e V1 7 �Ip ONm'O�NO� o�Ny aN� 377 ^ tD > > v O a, 2 0ow fp Q Q N a w m m V Cot CD n - 7 a 7 Co 7 O-�A 7 j.,.. m m ? 2 --_ �8 •J \ ..a a gj�'- \ ' o O d 0,�7 c m n m % r o<a6c ° °w3 o T �'ao �x m o w � All 7 m m \ <°o / \/ E O O a a CD 0 m 7 s The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Windy Hill Open Space Preserve r�rAr R-83-43 (Meeting 83-26 October 26, 1983) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REPORT October 19, 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager; D. Woods, Open Space Planner; M. Gundert, Associate Open Space Planner SUBJECT: Use and Management Plan for Costanoan Way and El Sereno Open Space Preserves Introduction: The use and management plan for Costanoan Way and El Sereno Open Space Preserves was last reviewed by you at your meeting of November 10, 1981 (see report R-81-47, dated October 30, 1981) . In the past year there have been no new additions to El Sereno Open Space Preserve. A road and trail easement was secured near Costanoan Way Open Space Preserve on the Mudd property, allowing for future public access in this area (see report R-82-43, dated November 4, 1982) . Both Preserves are considered unemphasized sites and, as such, are scheduled for next review in 1985 . Costanoan Way I. Site Description and Use The 2 . 1 acre Preserve is located on highway 9 west of the City of Saratoga. The Preserve is bounded by Highway 9 to the north and west and private property to the east and south. Due to its small size and isolated nature, this Preserve remains unused for recreational purposes . However, the potential for a trail connection through the property increased when the District exchanged an access easement through the Costanoan Way Preserve for a trail easement through the nearby 40 acre Mudd property, which is adjacent to Sanborn County Park. The easement is not currently usable by the public because of intervening private property, and exact alignment of the easement remains to be determined. II. Planning Considerations The Preserve is located within the City of Saratoga Sphere of Influence, State Highway 9 is designated as a state scenic route. III . Use and Management Recommendations Access and Circulation A District-style pipe gate was installed at the entrance to R-83-43 Page two Costanoan Way Open Space Preserve in accordance with the easement exchange agreement. Installation was performed and funded by the party to whom the easement was granted. Existing Use and Management Recommendations 1 . The public trail ,easementlacross the Mudd property is not yet determined. Actual alignment is to be determined cooperatively with the property owner. IV. Dedication The 2 . 1 acre site is dedicated open space. El Sereno Open Space Preserve I. Site Description and Use The Preserve is 1036 acres in size. The site is located west of Highway 17 and southwest of the Town of Los Gatos. The County- owned Sanborn-Skyline Park is located to the southwest. Primary access continues to be from Montevina Road, with addi- tional neighborhood access from Linda Vista, overlook, Bohlman, and Sheldon Roads . The Preserve receives a majority of its use from local neighbors, hikers, runners, and equestrians . Late night uses are still a problem on the site, usually during the summer months. A recent phone call from a neighbor in the Linda Vista area of the Preserve alerted staff to late night pa--ties and littering on weekends. Patrol will be increased in the area to curb these activities. II. Planning Considerations The Preserve is located within the Spheres of Influence of the Towns of Monte Sereno and Los Gatos. Since the acquisition of the former Lake Ranch property by Santa Clara County, District staff has researched potential trail links between the Preserve and County lands . III. Use and Management Recommendations A. Access and Circulation At your annual review of the Relative Site Emphasis Plan on December 8 , 1982, concern was expressed over the safety of the existing parking at the end of Montevina Road. Staff has investigated the status of the parking and determined that the unstable condition of the roadway in front of the gate makes the area unsuitable for public parking. In addition, the steep terrain and narrowness of the road beyond the gate in the interior of the site makes it difficult to develop open parking on site. General site public parking would involve the widening of Montevina Road to a two lane width at the expense of extensive hillside grading and installation of guard rails. On-site permit parking, however, could possibly be accommodated without the grading and guard rail installation. Staff also researched alternate locations for limited parking, which included surveying the Preserve boundary at the Montevina entrance. During the winter of 1982-83, several slides occurred on roads through the property. The Linda Vista access was closed to vehicles due to a slide. The slide has not yet R-83-43 Page three been cleared, but hikers and equestrians can safely cross the area. This portion of the road is maintained by the County. Winter slides also closed Bohlman Road, blocking local residents living between the slide and Preserve boundary. As an emergency measure, the Santa Clara County Transportation Department opened the Preserve roadway through the southwest corner of District property until the Bohlman Road slide could be repaired. Staff met with a neighbor in the vicinity of Woods Lane and Oak Knoll Road to investigate access problems in the area. Motorcycles are gaining access to the site from this area, and Preserve users are trespassing on the neighbor's property. Existing Use and Management Recommendations 1 . Sheldon Road has not been re-opened. The road is con- sidered a desirable patrol road for District vehicle access and the preferred emergency access to the Preserve by Central Fire District. On the other hand, opening the road could invite additional problematic use of the area and encourage more parking at the end of Sheldon Road. The road is deeply rutted and has a slide, re- quiring significant repairs to bring it up to patrol and emergency vehicle standards . Repairs are estimated at $6,000, and are not funded in the present budget. Because the benefits would accrue to various interests, staff should continue to research cost-sharing strategies in- volving the Central Fire District, the neighbors, and the County. Status: Unchanged. 2 . The fencing and hiking stile along Sheldon Road have not been installed. The existing fencing was repaired, and more permanent split rail fencing should be installed. The hiking stile should be deleted from the use and management recommendations, since the portion of Sheldon Road directly affected by the installation of the stile is a private road, and there is no available parking. Status : The split rail fencing has not been installed. Cost is estimated at $150 . Funding for the project was not included in FY 83-64 budget preparations. 3 . The fencing and hiking-equestrian stile have not been installed at the Bohlman Road entrance to the Preserve. A question has been raised regarding the exact location of the Preserve boundary, and once resolved, the fencing and hiking stile construction would occur. Status : Location of the Preserve boundary has been deter- mined and, due to the steepness of the roadway at the boundary, a hiking-equestrian stile is not appropriate. An arrangement will be sought with the adjacent property owner to allow for hiking and equestrian access over that property. 4 . The fencing, pipe gate, hiking-equestrian stile and regu- latory sign at Linda Vista Avenue will be installed this winter. Status: The gate was installed by Santa Clara County, and a regulatory sign was installed by District staff . A R-83-43 Page four hiking-equestrian stile still needs to be installed and cost is estimated at $250 . Funding was not specifically included in FY 83-84 budget preparation. 5 . The patrol road which follows the ridge is graded each year as a part of the County's road maintenance program. The road is becoming very wide with the annual grading, and staff should work with the County to try to minimize the width of the road. Status : The road is no longer maintained by the County. In 1982 the District contracted for road maintenance on the road formerly maintained by the County. PG&E graded the southeastern road which leads to the electrical towers on the site. A permanent road maintenance agreement is being negotiated with PG&E for portions of the site. Annual road maintenance is expected to cost $1000; funding was included in FY 83-84 budget preparation. New Use and Management Recommendations 1. District staff should approach the Santa Clara County Transportation Department to request an improvement to the surfacing of Montevina Road in the vicinity of the gate. In addition, a widening of the northerly shoulder of the road within the sixty foot right-of-way approxi- mately 200 feet east of the gate should be done. If widened and resurfaced, the two areas would accommodate 4-6 vehicles. 2. Staff should urge the County to reopen the Linda Vista access route to vehicles, thus enabling patrol access through this section of the site. 3. A motorcycle barrier should be installed at the Preserve boundary near Oak Knoll Road. Cost is estimated at $250 and was included in FY 83-84 budget preparation. B. Signs Existing Use and Management Recommendations 1 . A "wildland" sign should be installed beyond the fence at Sheldon Road. Status : The wildland sign was installed. New Use and Management Recommendations 1 . A Preserve boundary sign and wildland sign will be installed at the Preserve boundary near Oak Knoll Road and Woods Lane. Cost is estimated at $50 and was funded in the FY 83-84 budget preparation. C. Brochure A brochure is currently available at the District office. However, in light of the current parking situation at the end of Montevina Road, the brochure should be removed from circulation until the parking can be improved. D. Visitor and Site Protection The site is patrolled on a regular basis. In addition, the neighbors along Montevina Road cooperate with the District by informing staff of misuse on the site. R-83-43 Page five New Use and Management Recommendations 1 . Patrol frequency in the vicinity of Linda Vista Avenue will be increased, and the County will be notified of the illegal activities occurring on its roadway. E. Dedication The site is comprised of 985 dedicated acres and 51 non- contiguous acres of undedicated land. Dedication status of the Preserve should remain the same. Recommendation: I recommend you tentatively adopt the use and management plan for Costanoan Way and El Sereno Open Space Preserves as contained in this report. This 1,036-acre undeveloped open space preserve takes Its History: A major portion of El Sereno Open Space Preserve name from the 2,250-foot mountain which dominates the was purchased from the Charles E. Moore estate in 1975. horizon south of Saratoga and Monte Sereno and west of Moore, a well known Bay Area industrialist, operated a Los Gatos. The Preserve is primarily an arid chaparral portion of the area as a breeding farm for race horses. In the community with an occasional oak tree providing welcome early 1900's, the southeast section of the preserve was summer shade.The summer brings hot,dry temperatures to cleared of chaparral and used for grazing.Annual burning of El Sereno, but the spring season finds lilac-scented blue the grazed area was performed to eliminate the intruding and white ceanothus lining the trails.A pleasant springtime chaparral.This practice was discontinued and the area has hike across the nearly two miles of steep ridges spanning since returned to its natural state. the Preserve provides sweeping vistas of the urban Santa Clara Valley and the undeveloped Santa Cruz Mountains. No Parking Available Bohlman ` Road — Private ` , Private Property I . Property No Parking = � �N . ` ,t ' Available ' - I ' Meadow El Sereno Open Space Preserve I Public Road ------- Trail (Hiking, bicycling, equestrian) Montevina Road A Highway17 Scale in miles 1/2 1 North Access: The Preserve is located in the hills southwest of Management: The site is managed for a balanced use of Los Gatos. It may be reached from Montevina Road via environmental protection and recreation. The Preserve is Highway 17 from the south,or Bohlman Road from Saratoga open from dawn to dusk.All natural resources are protected. to the north. Limited parking is available at a roadside Please leave rocks, plants, and animals undisturbed for turnout at the Montevina entrance to the Preserve. others to enjoy. For your own safety and for the protection of Trails: The Preserve contains approximately miles of trails your Preserve, no guns, shooting,fires or pets are allowed. open to bicyclists, hikers and equestrians. The 3-mile trail Additional information about the District's activities and from the Preserve entrance to the eastern boundary,generally programs is available at the office, or by telephoning keeps to the ridgetop with an eight-hundred-foot change (415) 965-4742. in elevation. General Manager: Herbert Grench; Board of Directors: Richard S. Bishop, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, 375 Distel Circle, Katherine Duffy Barbara Green,Nonette Hanko,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A. Suite D-1, Los Altos, CA 94022•' (415)965-4717 Turner, Daniel Wendin. Dio I7�C1 i3 ' I / ^o m ?F' Z�DmvDD 0ry m (7D z y �$Q u3 D0 O O y pl O m 0 ohm°30� tea ny 0 A. a 0 o D^ ay 73�_. c o T I u 1 n 3N ^.y � • IS ic CD O<a—y :)@ w3 0 - N ANNN � N O 0 a y • � \\ -, P 4Ry s i — v A_ p m N. is ID Two �! w CD m � • (D The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District El Sereno Open Space Preserve • r - •t2.� { M-83-127 (Meeting_83-26 Oct. 26, 1983) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM October 20, 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: N. Hanko SUBJECT: Procedure for Advertising Availability of Structures Dear Colleagues: It has been a concern of mine for some time that our present procedure for informing the public about the availability of District structures for use by groups is not reaching all the groups we're interested in reaching. Our present procedure con- sists of advertising in local daily newspapers. In order to compare our procedure with those of other agencies who also have available structures, I contacted the GGNRA, the National Park Service, and the East Bay Regional Park District. In the case of GGNRA, excess buildings are generally removed from sites and their lists are not available to special districts. In the case of the National Park Service, uses are generally concessionaire- type with a list of potential groups covering the entire state. The East Bay Regional Park District holds public hearings on resource analysis and land development plans. Buildings are considered as one of the resources. Public notification is accomplished by the following means: 1 . newspaper press releases 2. m f mailing list o groups or individual g g p s 3. mailinglist of cityand count agencies or groups through the individual Y 9 9 P 9 city s or county s mailing lists 4. posters displayed on District lands Number three of the East Bay procedure provides for two alternatives for us. One would be to notify each city or county and let them mail out to their various agencies, groups, and individuals. The second alternative would be to request lists from the individual cities and counties and cull the lists for compatible groups. My preference would be for the second alternative; however, we would have to address the question of "compatibility" which I think we need to do anyway. i M-83-130 (Meeting 83-26 *404 OF Oct. 26, 1983) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM October 21 , 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: Interim Report of Rancho San Antonio Upper House Proposal Evaluation Committee The R.S.A.U.H.P.E.C. met on October 18 and began its review of the five proposals that had been received. The Committee will be giving the full Board an oral status report on October 26 and will be seeking further discussion on the following issues: (1 ) The proposal criteria (attached) which were approved by the Board on April 13, 1983 state that proposals to move the structures from the site will be considered. This opportunity was not stated, however, in the advertisements, and, in fact, moving was thought to be environ mentally infeasible by staff on the basis of field inspection with a -m out to respondents house ovin contractor. The criteria which were sent 9 to the advertisement did, however, state that proposals to move the house would be considered. The Committee feels further direction should be given by the Board as to whether moving, if feasible, should be adver- tised and, if so, whether moving proposals should be limited to groups which qualify under the adopted criteria or whether different criteria should be applicable. (2) The staff analysis, comparing the criteria with proposals (see R-83-40 dated September 21 , 1983) led to a staff recommendation that all five proposals be rejected and that the availability of the house be readver- tised. The Committee intends to invite presentations by all the groups at its next meeting at noon on November 7, before making any recommenda- tion to the Board on a specific proposal or on the question of readvertisement. The Board's concurrence in this approach is requested. M-83-41 Page two Pro OSL. Upper Rancho House Lease teria Proposals for joint use by more than one group will be considered, but one group must take responsibility for administering the contract, caretaking, maintenance, etc. Proposals to move the house off-site will also be considered. 1) Organization or Group Considerations Necessary Criteria Extra Credits a) The lease will be for a period a) Lessee should be a public of. two years based on the standard agency with environmental District lease, which will be made education program. available for review. b) Organization must be non-profit, b) Lessee would be a charitable, non-discriminatory, with goals environmental education compatible with tll,.e District' s. organization. c) The use must relate to the open c) Lessee would be an organi- space characteristics of the site, zation which serves con- and uses must minimize impact on stituents within the District, the Preserve, other Preserve especially citizens not users, and Preserve neighbors. otherwise served by the District 's programs. 2) Financial and Planning Considerations Necessary Criteria Extra Credits a) Lessee will be solely and directly a) Lessee would pay rent. responsible' for regular maintenance and upkeep of the premises, in- cluding landscaping. b) Lessee will repair minor existing b) Lessee would have full non-structural problems not accom- time caretaker in residence. plished by current tenant. c) Lessee will pay all utilities, in- c) Lessee would install new cluding pool costs, and will take roof or contribute to major full responsibility for pool maintenance fund. liability.._ (District will be named as co-insured with insurance ade- quate to meet District' s needs . ) d) Landscaping will be of a native or d) Lessee would upgrade in- drouaht tolerant type and lessee terior and/or exterior will pay for or install necessary at own costs . planting on southern end of struc- ture. Grasses will be kept mowed in dry months for fire protection. e) Lessee will pay all costs associ- e) Lessee would pay for costs ated with necessary occupancy or to install water meter. other permits . f) District will retain right to f) Lessee would pay for or in-- design review and approval for stall new site perimeter and any interior or exterior structural swimming pool fencing. changes, including landscaping. M-83-128 (Meeting 83-26 October 26, 1983) oe MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM October 20, 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager; A. Watt, Environmental Analyst SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding with Evergreen and San Mateo County Resource Conservation Districts Discussion: District staff contacted the Evergreen Resource Conservation District for assistance in preparing an overall grazing plan for three District preserves on Skyline Boulevard: Monte Bello, Russian Ridge, and Windy Hill Open Space Preserves . The Evergreen District suggested the plan be a joint project utilizing the resources of both soil conservation districts, since the proposed plan would include preserves in both Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties . The process would start with an analysis of Monte Bello Open Space Preserve, identifying grazing units within the Preserve, vegetation and soil types, plant density, water sources, and potential problem areas. This data will be used to determine the carrying capacity of the land and the initial proper stocking rate for grazing animals, as well as to identify management alternatives . The plan will be a model for plans for the two other preserves and form the basis for future agricultural lease agreements on these preserves . Agreements with both soil conservation districts are attached for your approval and signature. The Evergreen Board of Directors approved the attached draft agreement at their August 16 , 1983 meeting and will sign it following your approval . The agreements are required before those districts can work with property owners . Funding for the project will be covered by the Conservation Districts ' budgets , and the Open Space District is not obligated in any way financially for the work. Recommendation: I recommend that you approve the attached agreements with the Evergreen and San Mateo County Resource Conservation Dis- tricts to aid staff in determining the potential for appropriate grazing leases on select District preserves . Evergreen Resource Conservation District 888 No First St. , Room 208 ` San Jo, CA. 95112 1 408/288-5888 August 24, 1983 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District ATTN: Ms. Alice G. Watt 375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1 Los Altos, CA. 94022 RE: Memorandum of Understanding wit h th Evergreen Resource Conservation District. Dear Ms Watt, Enclosed is a draft copy of a memorandum of understanding between the Evergreen Resource Conservation District and the Midpeninsula Regional al Open Space Distr ict. t. Th is draft wa s approved by the Board of Dir ectors at the ir August 16th meeting. g Captain Sam Jones, Evergreen Director, has been named Evergreen Resource Conservation District' s representative in negotiating this memorandum of understanding. He may be reached at 408/867-2969, and he will- be glad to meet with representatives from the Open Space District governing board. If Midpeninsula Open Space District is in agreement with this draft agreement, then we can arrange for the signing of the document. Sincerely, Patricia Kammerer, President CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT - SELF-GOVERNMENT I MORANDUM OF UNDERSTAND. Between the EVERGREEN RESOURCE CONSERVATIO_v DISTRICT and MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Santa Clara County, California This Memorandum of Understanding is between the Evergreen Resource Conservation District, County of Santa Clara, hereinafter called the District and the Midpeninsula Regional Open-- Space District, hereinafter called the Open Space District. The Open Space District and the District both have responsibilities for protecting and developing natural resources within their respective boundaries. Recognizing the need for a close working relationship in carrying out the responsibilities for which each is charged, the Open Space District and the District hereby enter into this Memorandum of Understanding as a foundation for a. cooperative working relationship. Such cooperation will allow joint effort in solving problems relating to the conservation, protection, and development of such natural resources. WHAT THE DISTRICT WILL DO The District will make technical assistance available as requested by the Open Space District. This assistance as set forth below will be provided by_, the District as well as by Federal, State , and x.,. local agencies which work through the District within the limitations of their budget, availability of personnel and in accordance with established policies for reimbursement of certain. costs. THE DISTRICT WILL PROVIDE SERVICES TO: 1. Assist in conducting inventories of natural resources. 2. Provide and interpret soil surveys, identify land use limitations and make land use recommendations. 3. Counsel with Planning personnel on natural resource matters which relate to the long-range development of the Open Space District. 4. Assist the Open Space District personnel with natural resource planning. 5. Analyze water disposal , erosion and sediment problems, and wildlife habitat problems and recommend remedial measures. G. Provide guidance on natural resource problems that may develop. 7. Provide design criteria for conservation project measures . 8. Review survey data, and check adequacy of designs of soil and water conservation measures. 9 . make recommendations on installation of measures to conserve and utilize natural resources. WHAT THE OPEN SPACF, DISTRICT WILL DO i I -2- THE OPEN SPACE DISTRICT GOVERNING BODY WILL: 1 . Observe principles of sound soil and water conservation giving consideration to the need for adequate drainage facilities , erosion control measures , stabilization of sediment producing areas , woodland and wildlife management, proper effluent disposal, and aesthetic improvement. 2. Encourage consultation with the Board of Directors of the District in the development of long range plans for the open Space District. Use the information and services made available by the District in preparing plans. 3. Refer the planning personnel to the District for assistance in natural resource planning. 4. Refer development projects to the District for review and technical opinion concerning the effect that the proposed projects may have on land use, the soil and water problems , and wildlife habitat problems that may develop, and the measures that may be needed to alleviate them. 5. Be responsible for the adoption of those reco-.-mmendations made by the District which are acceptable to the governing body and in compliance with local ordinances. 6. Furnish field surveys, proposed layouts, designs, or other data needed to adequately check proposed developments. IT IS FURTHER UNDERSTOOD Ik` 1 . Standards and specifications developed by the District resource agencies.,will be used in the planning and application of conservation practices. 2. Technical data and other materials needed to give competent consultive services will be mutually agreed upon by the open Space District Land Manager,the District Conservationist. and other resource specialists. This Memorandum shall become effective when authorii-ed and signed at an official meeting of each party. It may be modified by mutual agreement and may be terminated by either party upon written notice. EVERGREEN RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT By Title Date--- %1IDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT By Title Date SAN MATEO COUNTY RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT P.O.Box 128 Half Moon Bay,California 94019 Telephone: 726-4660 (508 Main Street) oul Sm-00%SMIKIN TO THE DIRECTORS OF THE SAN -MATEO COUNTY RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT Gentlemen: I hereby make application for assistance front the SAN MATEO COUNTY RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT in the application of soil and water conservation work on the land described as follows: In San Mateo County 8 miles west from a,,, Intex-g-e-c-ti-ori-Df-Alp-ine—Rd--&--Sk-yline--Blvd-- - PliutoNo.----- T,,tal Acreage 600 Type Parkland (rancreland) Midpeninsula Regional OWNER ADDRLss375 Distel Circle . St Los Altos, CA 94022 OPERATOR Same ADDRESS Upon acceptance of this application by the DISTRICT, the DISTRICT agrees to furnish the MEMBER such technical and other assistance as it his available to develop and PLIt into effect a plan of conservation operations for the land described above. The MEMBER agrees to Use the plan as a basis for conservation work on the farm or rarich, and to use any assistance provided by the DISTRICT in accordance with the plan. It is mutually agreed that the DISTRICT assumes no responsibility for the legal establishment of any property or boundary lines, water rights, or acreages. The MEMBER agrees to hold the DISTRICT harmless for any personal iniur% or property damage that might reSLdt front carrying out the plan. 'file simin-C, of this aLr�-ernent does NOT COIlStitLite a request for Federal cost-sharing Under the Agricultural - - Consenation Progral-li. Requests for ACP cost-sharing must be filed with the ASC Ck'UntV Office. T'his�greenienz shall he effective on the date Of the last signature to it. It will remain effective until either party gives �cMteli notice to tile contrary. It Nvill become inoperative for part\,ceasillL, to have a legal interest in the land. SAN MATEO COUNTY RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT By (Member) (Direcio'r4 Date Plan No. 814 M-83-126 A, AA. (Meeting 83-26 VL e October 26 , 1983) N1 30M 0 MW MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM October 20 , 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager PREPARATION: C. Britton, Land Acquisition Manager SUBJECT: Consent for Assignment of Leases on Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve Background: On January 27 , 1982 , you approved the purchase of the Skyline Ranch property (see Report R-82-6 , dated January 21, 1982) . That purchase included several leases back to the owners (Wasserman and Allen) in addition to a modification of the existing Christmas tree farm lease with the same parties on the east side of Skyline (originally part of the Investment Corporation of Philadelphia property) . Discussion: As originally anticipated, the Wasserman family is now acquiring all of Allen interest in the "Family Compound" , "Grazing" , and "Woodward" (Christmas tree farm east of Skyline) leases . As a part of each lease, the District as lessor, must consent to any assign- ment. Attached are copies of the assignment provisions and consent forms that require District approval and execution. Recommendation: I recommend that you approve the assignment of the "Family Compound" lease, "Grazing" lease and the "Woodward" lease to affirm that the Wasserman family is to be the sole Lessee, and authorize the President of the Board to execute the required consent forms on behalf of the District. i a _ ' i d �s k+t � ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE THIS ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE is entered into effective as of the 2nd day of February, 1982, between the Estate of William S. i Wasserman, Deceased (the "Estate" ) , and the lessees (the "Lessees" ) under that certain Lease (Family Compound) , dated January 27 , 1982 (the "Family Compound Lease" ) , with the lessor under such Family Compound Lease being the Midpeninsula � Regional Open Space District (the "District" ) . t ? 1 R E C I T A L f f� 1 Lessees desire to assign all their rights and interest under the Family Compound Lease to the Estate and the Estate sires to accept such assignment, all in accordance with the s � de P ! terms of this Assignment. AGREEMENT i � I , 1 ;j NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recital and other good and valuable consideration, the parties agree as j follows: ik k f Assignment of Family Compound Lease. (a ) In consideration of the aggregate payment of $60, 000 in cash to those individuals designated as the "Allen Family Members" on Exhibit A to the Family Compound Lease (which individuals are referred to herein as the "Allens" ) , the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the Lessees hereby assign all of their rights and interest under the Family Compound Lease to the Estate. i (b) The Estate hereby accepts such assignment and agrees: (i ) to comply with all provisions of the Family Compound Lease and to perform all the duties required thereby; and (ii ) to indemnify and hold the Lessees harmless from any liability whatsoever to the District under the Family Compound Lease. (c) In addition to the payment by the Estate to the Aliens as provided in paragraph (a) above, the Estate agrees time within ten ( 10) years from the that should it at any effective date hereof transfer all or substantially all of its rights under the Family Compound Lease, it shall pay to the Aliens an amount equal to one-half of the amount by which the Net Proceeds, as defined below, received with respect to such assignment or transfer exceed $120,000. Net Proceeds, for the puposes hereof, shall mean gross proceeds less expenses of sale or assignment and less the costs of capital improvements to the leased premises- made by the Estate after the date hereof. It is understood and agreed by the parties that the Estate anticipates assigning the Family compound Lease to one or more Wasserman family beneficiaries and that such assignment shall not cause the potential additional payment provided in this paragraph (c) ; provided, however, that any such assignees shall as a condition of such assignment agree in writing to be bound by the terms of this Assignment as to any future transfer of their rights under the Family compound Lease. 2 I I ! IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties has executed this f Assignment as of September 6 , 1983 , with the intent and agreement that the same shall be effective as of the day and {� year first above written. LESSEES LESSEES AS LISTED ON EXHIBIT A TO ►s FAMILY COMPOUND LEASE By jcjseph Wasserman j I By harles Allen, Jr . By ._ H rbert Allen LQ { By Pw"-g - C. Robert Allen, III By `l Terry 'Al en Kramer By . Bruce' J. Al I en i 1 By ffbirbert A. Allen By Herbert A. Allen, III BY Leslie Parrish Allen i i C' B � y � Charles Martin Allen ` 3 - f By Christina Parrish Allen I By ,Susan Allen Wilson By -k a^� ' Karen Roberts f I By Bradley Allen David Roberts By � CY6 is Lynn Roberts I f B Y dreg Kathleen Hayes By C. Robert Allen, IV I � By r _ Jj1hn Godwin Allen By Luke Allen j By j Thaddeus Allen i By Toni Bodini By ZeKramer Byel Kramer i i i ( 4 �I I ' ESTATE OF WILLIAM S. WASSERMAN, I ESTATE: ` DECEASED t n G urge M. Duff, Jr. , Executor i ( 1 t i i i f ' 1 f ( 1 i III f t 4 i 1 li ( �i 5 i ' I AMENDMENT OF LEASE AND CONSENT OF LESSOR ` i The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, as Lessor under the above-described Family Compound Lease, hereby approves and consents to the above assignment of the Family Compound Lease. Additionally, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space f District, as Lessor, and the Estate of William S. Wasserman, Deceased, as the substituted Lessee under the Family Compound Lease, hereby amend said Family Compound Lease by replacing the original Exhibit A attached thereto with the Exhibit A attached hereto. Except for the amendment just stated, all remaining terms and provisions of the Family Compound Lease are unchanged and shall remain in full force and effect . MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, a public district I By: Daniel G. Wendin President, Board of Directors Dated: Attest : District Clerk ESTATE OF WILLIAM S. WASSERMAN, DECEASED i George M. Duff, Jr . , Executor I !I I 6 8212.13 EXHIBIT A I Wasserman Family Members Year of Name Address Birth Marion F. Wasserman 920 Fifth Avenue, New York NY 10421 1899 Marie Wasserman Ridder 1219 Crest Lane, McLean, VA 22101 1925 William S . Wasserman, Jr. 161 Argilla Road, Ipswich, lA 01938 19 Joseph Wasserman 239 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024 1932 Cary Ridder 5520 Carolina Place NW, Washington, DC 20016 1952 Stephanie Ridder 1219 Great Lane, McLean, VA 22101 1951 Victor Ridder 2023 "O" Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 1955 Pamela Ridder 2100 Newport Place NW, Washington, DC 20037 1957 Ellen Wasserman c/o 161 Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA 01938 1959 Lindsay Wasserman 239 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024 1960 Marie Wasserman Ruiz c/o 161 Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA 01938 1961 Andrea Wasserman 239 Central Park West, New York , NY 10024 1962 Marion Wasserman 239 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024 1967 1958H/ h ( , i ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE THIS ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE is entered into effective as of the 2nd day of February, 1982, between the Estate of William S. Wasserman, Deceased (the "Estate" ) , and the lessees (the "Lessees" ) under that certain Lease of Stables and Grazing Area ( "Grazing Lease" ) , dated February 1, 1982 (the Lessor under such Grazing Lease being the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District) . i R E C I T A L 1 rights and inte rest a their Lessees desire to assign 1 under the Grazing Lease to the Est ate and the Estate desires to r accept such assignment , all in accordance with the terms of this Assignment. AGREEMENT t f NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recital and other good and valuable consideration, the parties agree as f follows: Assignment of Grazing Lease. 1 (a) Lessees hereby assign the Grazing Lease, and all of Lessees ' rights and interest thereunder, to the Estate. (b) The Estate hereby accepts such assignment and agrees : ( i) to pay to the Lessor, in accordance with the terms of the Grazing Lease, all payments on a timely basis required I i P IIi to be made thereunder; ( ii ) to comply with all provisions of the Grazing Lease and to perform all the duties required II thereby; and ( iii ) to indemnify and hold Lessees harmless from t jt $� any liability whatsoever to Lessor under the Grazing Lease . , I r IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties has executed this { Agreement as of September 6 , 1903 , with the intent and agreement that the same shall be effective as of the day and i ji year first above written. I � LESSEE. • LESSEES AS LISTED ON EXHIBIT A TO i� GRAZING LEASE I - i ` By r"!� 4.- q ep Wasserman By t Charles Allen, Jr . !� if f Y B /e—rbert Allen f By j C. Robert Allen, i f By I� Terry>A K amer iBy �+ Bruce Ji Allen l i By Herbert A. Allen G i By fI Herbert A. Allen, III I By-: i Leslie Parrish Allen ! r j I 2 ' i I I i i, i - i Charles Martin Allen By - - -�-- ' Christina Parrish All en Y /5u`san Allen Wilson BY Karen Roberts By fll&- " �-1-1 Bradley A len David Roberts i By y. is Lynn R bents By Andrea Kathleen Hayes Byl - G C. Robert Allen, IV B � /-- -- Y i i '3ohn Godwin All B --z-l- Y Duke Allen i Y Thaddeus Allen i f B I Toni Bodine i y t. ' Angela Kismet t I 3 I f Bye 4N(th—a-n--ll'--6-a Kramer ESTATE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM S. WASSERMAN, DECEASE�7 1 ` , By: i George M. Duff, Jr. , Executor 1 I i I r .. E I i i E i i I I i t II I iI 4 • i - i AMENDMENT OF LEASE AND CONSENT OF LESSOR I The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, as Lessor under the above-described Grazing Lease, hereby approves and consents to the above assignment of the Grazing Lease and hereby releases the original Lessees named therein from all future obligations under the Grazing Lease, including the obligation to pay rent . Additionally, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District , as Lessor, and the Estate of William S. Wasserman, Deceased, as the substituted Lessee under the Grazing Lease, hereby amend said Grazing Lease by replacing the original Exhibit A attached thereto with the Exhibit A attached hereto. Except for the amendment just stated, all remaining terms and provisions of the Grazing Lease are unchanged and shall remain in full force and effect. MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, a public district By: Daniel j. [:end wn , President , Board of Directors Dated: Attest : District Clerk i ESTATE OF WILLIAM S . WASSERMAN, DECEASED �f By: — e/rgeM. Duff, Jr. , Executor i i I 5 I 8212 . 13 EXHIBIT A Wasserman Family Members Year of Name Address Birth Marion F. Wasserman 920 Fifth Avenue, New York NY 10021 1899 Marie Wasserman Ridder 1219 Crest Lane, McLean, VA 22101 1925 � lia Road Ipswich, MA 01938 1928 1 r Jr. J r . P Wasserman, 9 William S . �4a Joseph Wasserman 239 Cen tral al Park West, st New York, NY 1O024 1932 Cary Ridder 5520 Carolina Place NW, Washington, DC 20016 1952 Stephanie Ridder 1219 Great Lane, McLean, VA 22101 1951 Victor Ridder 2023 "O" Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 1955 Pamela Ridder 2100 Newport Place NW, Washington, DC 20037 1957 1 1 Ar illy Road, Ipswich, MA 01938 1959 c o 6 P � 9 E Wasserman / Ellen Lindsay Wasserman 239 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024 1960 Marie Wasserman Ruiz c/o 161 Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA 01938 1961 Andrea Wasserman 239 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024 1962 Marion Wasserman 239 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024 1967 1958H/0106h ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE THIS ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE is entered into effective as of the 2nd day of February 1982, between the Estate of William S. Wasserman, Deceased (the "Estate" ) , and Allen & Company, a partnership ( "Allen" ) . R E C I T A L S A. Allen and the Estate are currently joint lessees under a certain Agricultural Lease-Christmas Trees, dated March 14, 1979, as the same has been amended by Lease Amendment, dated February 1, 1982, with the Midpeninsula Regional open Space District as Lessor (said Lease is referred to herein as the "Woodward Lease" ) . B . Allen desires to assign all its rights and interest. under the Woodward Lease to the Estate and the Estate desires to accept such Assignment, all in accordance with the terms of this Assignment. • AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and other good and valuable consideration, the parties agree as follows: Assignment of Woodward Lease. (a) In consideration of the payment of t30,000 in cash, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Allen hereby assigns all of its rights and interest under the Woodward Lease ( including its rights as a sub-lessor thereunder) to the Estate. (b) The Estate hereby accepts such assignment and agrees: ( i ) to pay to the Lessor, in accordance with the terms of the Woodward Lease, all payments on a timely basis required to be made thereunder; ( ii ) to comply with all provisions of the Woodward Lease and to perform all the duties required thereby; and ( iii ) to indemnify and hold Allen harmless from any liability whatsoever to Lessor under the Woodward Lease. (c) In addition to the payment by the Estate under paragraph (a) above, the Estate agrees that should it at any time within ten (10) years from the effective date hereof transfer all or substantially all of its rights under the Woodward Lease (o.r its rights as sub-lessor thereunder) , it shall pay to Allen an amount equal to one-half of the amount by which the Net Proceeds, as defined below, received with respect to such assignment or transfer exceed $60,000. Net Proceeds, for the purposes hereof, shall mean gross proceeds less expenses of sale or assignment and less the costs of capital improvements to the leased premises made by the Estate after 2 - I the date hereof . It is understood and agreed by the parties that the Estate anticipates assigning the Woodward Lease to one 4 or more Wasserman family beneficiaries and that such assignment shall not cause the potential additional payment provided in this paragraph (c) ; provided, however , that any such assignees shall as a condition of such assignment agree in writing to be bound by the terms of this Assignment as to any future transfer of their rights under the Woodward Lease. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties has executed this Assignment as of September 6 , 1983 , with the intent and agreement that the same shall be effective as of the day and year first above written. ALLEN• ALLEN & COMPANY, a partnership .. BY ESTATE- ESTATE OF WILLIAM S . WASSERMAN, DECEAS D i By: Forge M. Duff, Jr. , Executor 3 1 i CONSENT OF LESSOR The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, as Lessor under the above-described Woodward Lease, hereby approves and consents to the above assignment of the Woodward Lease and hereby releases Allen & Company, as an original Lessee named therein, from all future obligations under the Woodward Lease, including the obligation to pay rent. MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, a public district By: Daniel G. Wendin, President, Board of Directors Dated: Attest: District Clerk I M-83-124 (Meeting 83-26 1 Oct. 26, 1983) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM October 17, 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: Cancellation of Second Regular Meeting in November and Scheduling of a Special Meeting Discussion: Historically, the second Regular Meeting in November, which falls on the evening before Thanksgiving, has been cancelled, and a Special Meeting, if necessary, has been scheduled in its place. This year that meeting is scheduled for November 23. Recommendation: I recommend that you cancel the second Regular meeting in Novem- ber and schedule a Special Meeting for Tuesday, November 22, 1983. i N a,� s MIDPE NTINSUZA REGIa%ML OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: F.Y. I. DATED: 10/21/83 4 III I � do MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORMA 94022 (415)965-4717 October 18, 1983 I I Mr. Robert R. Augsburger Executive Director Peninsula Open Space Trust 3000 Sand Hill Road Menlo Park, CA 94025 Dear Bob: At their October 12 meeting, the District's Board of Directors accented the license of authority to enter POST's 10.6 acre former Fernandez property for the purpose of providing patrol services. The license authority, as outlined in your letter of July 8, 1983, was accepted with the understanding that members of the public would be allowed access to the property. Sincerely, Herbert Grench General Manager HG:ej cc:vMROSD Board of Directors D. Hansen, Land Manager Herbert A Grench,General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,Nonette G Hanko,Richard S Bishop E?xar:G Shejiey.Harry A Turner,Daniel G Wendin I+ STATE OF CALIFORNIA—THE RESOURCES AGENCY GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN,Governor DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AID'1 RECREATION P.O eox 2390 SACRAMENTO 95811 00, (916) 445-2358 OCT 171983 Mr. Richard Hill Board of Directors Brittan Heights (bndominium Association 3323 Brittan Avenue San Carlos, CA 94070 Dear Mr. Hill: Thank you for expressing your concern regarding tie Hassler project in San Mateo County. As you know, the Midpeninsula Regional open Space District applied to the State for '--unding assistance under the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) program to acquire the Hassler property for open space recreation uses. It has been our understanding that the District intends to remove the buildings located on the Hassler property. Under the criteria of the LWCF program, these buildings could only be retained if they directly support outdoor recreation activity. This would be for such things as an Interpretive Center, Ranger residence, etc. Under the LGC' program, the proposal submitted by the Arts Council would not-be­�an el lithe use of these buildings. We have met with both the District and the County to discuss the Arts proposal and have indicated that the only way this use could occur in those buildings would be for the District to amend its original application to exclude the building site from the acquisition proposal. If this were to occur, the Department would reevaluate the total project based on the remaining open space lands to determine if sufficient public benefit existed to warrant approval of the requested grant amount. The decision on this project rests with the open Space District. In summary, the Arts Council proposal for retaining the buildings on the Hassler property is unacceptable under the current grant application. Sincerely, ORIGINAL SIGN= BY tin. S. Briner Director cc: Herb Grench, Midpeninsula Regional open Space District Supervisor John Ward, San Mateo County 4! 0—e101 0 'W"C MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415)965-4717 October 18, 1983 Mr. William G. Notz, President Sunland Park Homeowners' Association 18276 Purdue Drive Saratoga, CA 95070 Dear Mr. Notz: The Board of Directors unanimously approved the annexation of Sunland Park to the District at their October 12 meeting. We're now in the process of filing all of the necessary paperwork in order to make the annexation official . Thank you very much for bringing this annexation to our attention and for your assistance during the entire process. Ue're indeed pleased that Sunland Park is a part of the District. Sincerely, Herbert Grench General Manager HG:ej cc: MRSOD Board of Directors I Herbert A Grench,General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy.Barbara Green.Nonette G Hanko,Richard S Bishop,Edward G Shelley,Harry A Turner,Darnel G Ylcndin V MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE 0-1.LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415)965-4717 October 13 , 1983 Mr. Paul Koenig Department of Environmental Management San Mateo County County Government Center Redwood City, CA 94063 Dear Paul: I reviewed your letter of September 28, 1983 in response to our Hassler demolition permit application dated August 30, 1983 . 1 infer from your letter and reports of the September 30 meeting involving County and District staff that the documentation for the demolition phase is satisfactory, but that you are invoking additional requirements for the grading phase. I have reviewed these matters with the District's Board of Directors . Accordingly, we urgently request that a permit be issued now for the demolition of the buildings . The permit application for a project only involving'demolition is enclosed. You already have full documentation, of course. The duration of the demolition phase is about two months, and the grading application, if necessary, could be processed during that time. There are several reasons for our feeling of urgency: (1) The demolition/restoration contractor has been and is ready to commence demolition. Any delay costs this District and its taxpayers almost $10,000 monthly for security services, since these services can be ended when demolition commences . (2) The winning contractor submitted a low bid of $236 ,000 , which is about $100,000 below the second one. Unless the District can negotiate an extension, the bid will no longer be valid if we cannot give the contractor the go-ahead by November 12, 1983 _ If we lose this excellent price, a later rebid could drastically increase demolition/restoration costs . (3) As of today the District has received no extension beyond December 31 , 1983 from San Francisco of a provision that allows use of large trucks to cross the Hetch Hetchy water line and greatly reduces contract costs . If the extension is not granted, costs are expected to increase dramatically. The Arts Council and County appeal to the State regarding the federal grant project has already cost the District about $9000 in lost interest and has delayed receipt of $1 million in grant Herbert A.Grench.General Manager Board of Directors.,Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,Nonette G.Hanko.Richard S Bishop.Edward G S"lley Harry A Turner.Daniel G 'Afenasn Page two funds by at least a month. The additional engineering and geologic work the County is requiring in connection with a grading permit is estimated to cost another $15,000 and appears to be much more geared to soils preparation for intensive develop- ment than for return to a natural condition. The gracing of about 3500 cubic yards is, in fact, rather minor in comaarison, for example, with the 43,000 cubic yards (12 times greater! ) associated with the Kolnes subdivision currently being processed by San Mateo County and a project for which the County Planning Com- mission just adopted a Negative Declaration upon recommendation by staff. Furthermore, whereas the District project will re- store the land to a natural condition, the latter involves the destruction of the natural environment. Accordinaly, we also request that the discretionary grading permit requirement not be imposed upon the District. The environmental studies which the District supplied covered both demolition and qrading and should be sufficient. We respectfully but urgently .request that a permit for the building demolition be issued prior to November 12 . Thank you for your consideration and reconsideration_. Sincerely, Herbert Grench General Manager HG:jc Encl . cc: MROSD Board of Directors (rortner) 11assler 11calth 110111a _�rtir•r (`[ );(1rmgQod RCIs•_ 0nf:1 IZ,_� """""' IYpuofWurk (ClrclaUna) /iuuu.tctott Wt uv/unto to+,t/ttatolut ' ,•.,,,,,,, I , ra,, ►�_____-�G. Sorgdrager 50-470-00 NEW ALTERATION MOVE• Trucking r)wnorr ADDITION REPAIR JDC ouTION �+''•^� P,O. Box 5124 — Sm M,-itCh,C71 4 7YVo 'if Cnnt(n,Cllnn (Circle Olin) ,vnri•s N.,no LIE.No."))�(r�� 1'0+ tl crir_s.u1.,_RCPiC11,11_QRCiL,S.D.1.cs—P z1�-C- I tl•1 N 111.1 H IV V•t}. of 573-1211 ' p tr00d Contractor+ wC city It•rR 11•N 111•N �;N ' (or) a Typo nl Uccupsncv (Cvclo O+,o) . nwnnn c ip +'ndu col. facility rt 415 91t022 ( )9G5-4717 A Aadrass - �� 3 ab�t�ion'ad in ,rct+ltncl's/ I:ngl„ncr's Nansn E 1•11 R•1. 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Approval ontraelort wC NOTICE TO PERMITTEE: INSPECTIONS MUST (tor) �• BE CALLED FOR 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE. ownert gAddress prtoilod Description of Work: No, Tali it I certify that I nrn the tonal ownrr of the propCrtY on which this prrrnil is br+nq issurri z+nd that i do not intend to sell ilia prop- ClIoekor erty within one year of +h"completion of tWs work, b t.1 ) Crrlify that in thr, prrfOcmdnCa of the work for which this s r. otvad t)Yt permit is 1+cinq issued 1 shnil not CMWOV anY person in any ($ -ittachc.,d shcet),nrtnncr u+ ;,s to become subject co the Work+»C++ % Curnpansu•lion laws of California. s Building Permit shall not be valid or effective for any putposo 11 1 certify that I have a valid contractor's license Issued by the tsoever unless and until approved and Issued by the Ouildin9 In• spcction Section. State of California, I hereby ocknowledne that i have road this application and%Into that This Permit dons tJ01' INCLUDE any construction 110 within t n P P Of Right of Way. Attention is particularly ea(iecl to tl,u culling up of the above is correct and ngree to comply with all applicable Ord;.. Plnnning: streets, making main sewer connections, drivownys, and curbs.Permit nance%and S?olc Lnws regulating building construction, for such constructlon shall be obtained from Ilia Pond Department. Permits must be obtained for all accessory buildings,such as poraQosr �t Midpeninsula Regional chicken houses,sheds,ote. AGI NT PO)i It PG11—+SP,1�C n�,G�i: �-r•— T)tis Pormlt shod t:xp(ra by Ilmttatlon If work out)totlr 3 i1 l Como aLa Putdic Works: mencod within 120 days, or If work is suspondcd or ntJoncd for a parlotl ul 120 days. Evltlanca of continuoliun of work Is progniss in• >• sp+ocilons within ilia 120 tiny porlods. fir I1UI LDING iNSPLCT)ON SECTION Af'I'ROVAL SAN MATEO COUNTY UCPAIITMENT Or ENViRONMENTAL MANAGE'NIENT 13UILDING INSPECTION SECTION PLANNINO AND DEVCLOPttitCNT DIVISION UY+ Oalo: TI.LCP,tONC (415) 30-41501 County Covornntcnt Cantor It nodwood City,California 94063 Detailed Description of Work - Hassler I (Attachment to building/demolition permit application dated 10/13/83) For a detailed description of work, please refer to the documents submitted with our previous permit application dated August 301, 1963, minus pp. 0220-1 to 0220-4 (earthwork) , items 1 .0la2,3 and 5 on p. 0211-1, the words slabs-on-grade on line 3 of item 3 .01b on p. 0211-3, item 3.01c on p. 0211-3 , and attached drawings A-2 and A-3 of the "Contract Documents and Specifications for Site Restoration Former Hassler Health Home" by Keller & Daseking, Architects, dated August 24, 1983 . The final restoration and earthwork, which includes the above items, will be accomplished at a later date. The environmental documents submitted on August 30, 1983• and the Negative Declaration on file with the San Mateo County Clerk pertain to both the demolition of the buildings and the later earthwork for site restoration. Claiip- 83-20 Beet 83-26 Octo► -r 26, 1983 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT C L A I M S Amount Name Description 731 $ 12.40 Amerigas Oxygen/Acetylene Tank Rental 732 30. 70 Builders Booksource Reference Book 733 266. 25 Carolyn Caddes Photography 0734 189.24 CA Water Service Co. Utilities-Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve 735 150.00 W.J. Chandler Associates Subscription �736 234. 30 Communications Research Co. Radio :laintenance Service iM 7 11. 82 The .Dark Room Photo Processing �738 88.00 Dept. of Water Resources Dam Fee-Skyline Ridge Open Space ' Preserve 4739 875.00 Earth Metrics Inc. Hassler Assessment I740 232.54 Pete Ellis Dodge District Vehicle Repairs I�i741 300.00 Sylvin. Emerson Road Grading-Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve �742 3,000.00 Environmental Intern Program Legal Intern Salary �14-3 2 ,520.00 Flinn,Gray and Herterich Fidelity Bond ii744 1,169.64 Herbert Grench NRPA Conference Expenses and Out-Of-Town ieeting I�745 40.20 Mary Gundert Private Vehicle Expense 'M6 1 ,000.21 HAI Computer Services , Inc. Budget and July Expenditures �747 144. 56 The Hub Ranger Uniforms P48 88. 56 Hubbard & Johnson Hardware & Plumbing Supplies P49 452 .44 Ed Jones Company Ranger Badges $750 117 . 91 Karmiga Word Processing: $751 8. 75 Lawrence Tire Service Tire Rotation - Ranger Vehicle P52 91. 00 Los Altos Garbage Dumpster Service--Ranger Office 753 31. 00 C. MacDonald Areal Conference 754 18. 48 Mintons Lumber & Supply Ranger Shop Supplies 755 844. 48 Noble Ford Tractor, Inc. Tractor Parts & Labor P56 215 . 32 Orchard Supply Hardware Plumbirn� It Paper Supplies, C"= Szv Parts & rih-i P 57 149 . 37 P G & E Utilities P58 1, 082. 15 Peninsula Oil Company Gasoline i P759 28 . 00 Peninsula Times Tribune Classified Advertising j760 8,486. 61 Pinkerton' s Inc. Guard Service - Hassler r Amount Name Description 5761 8. 73 Rancho Cobbler Ranger Uniform Supplies 5762 2, 500. 00 Kurt L. Reitman & Assoc. Appraisal Services 5763 750. 00 Rogers , Vizzard & Tallett Legal Fees 5764 132. 15 S & W Equipment Company Miscellaneous Field Supplies 5765 220. 00 State Board of Equalization Fees--Sunland Park Annexation 5766 140. 00 W. Tannenbaum Educational Assistance 5767 500. 00 U.S. Postmaster Postage for Meter 15768 112. 83 Union Oil Gasoline 5769 50. 94 A. Watt Private Vehicle Expense 5770 329. 00 Xerox Corp. Maintenance Agreement 5771 199. 16 ZZZ Sanitation Portable Toilet Rental I I I Claims 83-20 Revised Ile g 83-26 Octt._--r 26,1983 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT i C L A I M S # Amount Name Description _ 5731 $ 12 .40 Amerigas Oxygen/Acetylene Tank Rental 5732 30. 7.0 Builders Booksource Reference Book 15733 266. 25 Carolyn Caddes Photography 15734 189. 24 CA Water Service Co. Utilities-Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve 5735 150.00 W.J. Chandler Associates Subscription ' 5736 234. 30 Communications Research Co. Radio Maintenance Service 5737 11. 82 The Dark Room Photo Processing ' 5738 88.00 Dept. of Water Resources Dam Fee-Skyline Ridge Open Space ' Preserve 5739 875.00 Earth Metrics Inc. Hassler Engineering Study 5740 232.54 Pete Ellis Dodge District Vehicle Repairs 5741 300.00 Sylvin,, EmersgTi Road Grading-Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve 5742 3, 000. 00 Environmental Intern Program Legal Intern Salary 5743 2 , 520.00 Flinn,Gray and Herterich Fidelity Bond 5744 1,169. 64 Herbert Grench NRPA Conference Expenses and Out-Of-Town Meeting ' 5745 40. 20 Mary Gundert Private Vehicle Expense 15746 1 ,000. 21 HAI Computer Services , Inc. Budget and July Expenditures 5747 144. 56 The Hub Ranger Uniforms 5748 88 . 56 Hubbard & Johnson Hardware & Plumbing Supplies '' 5749 L52 . 44 Ed Jones Company Ranger Badges ' 5750 117 . 91 Karmiga Word Processing 5751 8. 75 Lawrence Tire Service Tire Rotation - Ranger Vehicle : 5752 91 . 00 Los Altos Garbage Dumpster Service--Ranger Office 5753 31. 00 C. MacDonald Meal Conference i5754 18 . 48 Mintons Lumber & Supply Ranger Shop Supplies 15755 8'4.. 48 Noble Ford Tractor, Inc. Tractor Parts & Labor 5756 215 . 32 Orchard Supply Hardware Plumbing & Paper Supplies, Chain S-Tw Parts & Film 5757 "-9 . 37 P G & E Utilities 5758 1 , 0;-,2 . 15 Peninsula Oil Company Gasoline 5759 28 . 00 Peninsula Times Tribune Classified Advertising 5760 8 , 486 . 61 Pinkerton' s Inc. Guard Service - Hassler Claims 83-20 Revised ting 83-26 -,obey 26 , 1983 Amount Name Description 5761 8. 73 Rancho Cobbler Ranger Uniform Supplies 5762 2, 500. 00 Kurt L. Reitman & Assoc. Appraisal Services l 5763 750. 00 Rogers , Vizzard & Tallett Legal Fees 5764 132. 15 S & W Equipment Company Miscellaneous Field Supplies 5765 220. 00 State Board of Equalization Fees--Sunland Park Annexation 5766 140. 00 W. Tannenbaum Educational Assistance 5767 500. 00 U. S. Postmaster Postage for Meter 5768 112. 83 Union Oil Gasoline 5769 50. 94 A. Watt Private Vehicle Expense 5770 329. 00 Xerox Corp. Maintenance Agreement 5771 199. 16 ZZZ Sanitation Portable Toilet Rental 5772 176.99 Petty Cash Local Meal Conference,Private Vehicle Expense,Mii.scellaneous Office Supplies ,Postage,Books , Conference Fees and Ranger Uniform Accessories i