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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19831122 - Agendas Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 83-28 *% Meeting 83-28 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415) 965-4717 SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tuesday City Council Chambers** November 22, 1983 City of San Carlos 666 Elm Street San Carlos, California A G E N D A *(7:00) ROLL CALL CLOSED SESSION (Land Negotiations-and Litigation) *(7:30) APPROVAL OF MINUTES (November 2, 1983) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ADOPTION OF AGENDA ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (7:45) PUBLIC HEARING The main purpose of the meeting is to solicit public comment on requests the District's Board of Directors has received to keep some or all of the former Hassler Health Home buildings for an arts center rather than to remove the buildings and restore the site to a natural condition as planned. NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED (9:15) 1 . Lands of The Trust for Hidden Villa (Formerly Hidden Villa, Inc. ) Acquisition of Open Space Easements -- C. Britton Resolution Authorizing Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Docu- ments Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction (Lands of The Trust for Hidden Villa) (9:20) 2. Rancho Lower House Roof Repair Bids -- D. Hansen (9:30) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS CLAIMS CLOSED SESSION (Land Negotiations and Litigation) ADJOURNMENT *PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PUBLIC PORTION **Three Blocks west of El Camino OF THE MEETING IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN between San Carlos Avenue and AT 7:30 P.M. Cherry Street. MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM November 17, 1983 TO: Board of Directors and Staff FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: Executive Session, November 22, 1983 Executive Session is scheduled to start at 7 P.M. on November 22 and we will meet in Room 208 at the San Carlos City Hall . To locate Room 208, go up main stairs and turn left. Follow corridor to the end and turn left. Room 208 is marked. e Meeting 83-26 to MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415) 965-4717 i REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOVEMBER 21 1983 MINUTES I. ROLL CALL President Daniel Wendin called the meeting to order at 7 :37 P.M. Members Present: Katherine Duffy, Daniel Wendin, Teena Henshaw, and Harry Turner. Nonette Hanko and Richard Bishop arrived at 7 :39 P.M. Member Absent: Edward Shelley. Personnel Present: Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, David Hansen, Jean Fiddes , William Tannenbaum, Del Woods, James Boland, Patricia Starrett, Mary Gundert, Stanley Norton, and Cecilia Cyrier. II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: H. Turner moved the approval of the minutes of October 12 , 1983. D. Wendin seconded the motion. Discussion: J. Fiddes noted that on page six, under adjourn- ment, the- statement should read "The Board reconvened to adjourn at 12: 30 A.M. , Thursday, October 13 , 1983. " The motion passed 6-0 with N. Hanko abstaining from the vote since she had not attended the meeting. III. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS C. Cyrier stated the Board had received the following written communica- tions: 1) A proposal, from the San Mateo County Arts Council, for the Hassler Art and Nature Complex received from Ruth J. Waters, Consultant and Director of Twin Pines Art Center and dated September 2 , 1983; and 2 a written communication received from J. E. Judge, 3335 Brittan Ave. , #9 San Carlos CA 94070 that included a ballot argument he and four other Brittan Heights residents sent to the President of the Brittan Heights Condominium Association in support of the San Mateo County Arts Council proposal for Hassler. IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion: D. Wendin moved the adoption of the agenda. R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral cortimunications. VI. OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED A. Final Adoption of Thornewood Open Space Preserve Use and Management Plan D. Hansen, referring to memorandum M-83-125 dated October 14 , 1983 , noted that the use and management recommendations had been amended to 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 Wendrn Meeting 83-26 Page Two give staff time to investigate possible District patrol and public use rights on Grandview Drive and Espinosa Road and that he had received two phone calls encouraging development of trails in the area. H. Grench stated the last sentence in Section A.1 of report R-83-11, "The use and management plan will not call for encouragement of public access via these roads , " reflected the current feelings of the Board and staff regarding use of Grandview Drive and Espinosa Road. Olive Mayer, 245 Josslyn Lane, Woodside spoke favorably of maintaining existing trails through the Thornewood property and of the value of Schilling Lake in the area and need for its protection. Motion: H. Turner moved that the Board adopt the use and management plan as amended by memorandum M-83-125 . R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. Final Adoption of Windy Hill Open Space Preserve Use and Management . Plan D. Hansen reviewed memorandum M-83-129 of October 20, noting staff felt that trails leading to the top of Windy Hill should be kept on an existing informal basis at this time. He said staff had received no further comments on the use and management plan. Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board adopt the use and management plan as contained in report R-83-42 for Windy Hill Open Space Pre- serve and as amended in memorandum M-83-129 dated October 20, 1983_ D. Wendin seconded the motion. The motion passed unani- mously. H. Turner was not present for the vote. VII. NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED A. Use and Management for Costanoan Way and El Sereno Open Space Preserves D. Hansen reviewed the Costanoan Way and El Sereno Open Space Preserves use and management plans as contained in report R-83-43 of October 19, 1983. D. Woods showed slides to illustrate and explain certain parts of the report. Discussion centered on the parking situation at the end of Montevina Road, the possibility of approaching the Santa Clara County Transporta- tion Department for assistance in widening and surfacing the road near the Preserve entrance, and on methods for keeping the El Sereno Open Space Preserve brochure in circulation and having it note the current parking problem. Motion: D. Wendin moved tentative adoption of the use and management plan with direction to staff to return with a recommendation on how to keep the brochure in circulation while solving the parking problem. R. Bishop seconded the motion. Discussion: K. Duffy stated her concerns about the extended delays in solving the Montevina Road parking problem, noting that working with the Santa Clara County Transportation Department could further delay the resolution of the parking problem. Meeting 83-26 Page Three R. Bishop recommended that staff be given six months to work with the County on resolving the problem and, if there was no solution in that period of time, he would recommend the inclusion of funds in budget for the project. Artemas Ginzton, 28014 Natoma Road, Los Altos, discussed working with the Public Works Department on the parking project and the need for the surface of Montevina Road to be safe for bicycles. Sylvia Ferguson, 707 Continental Circle, Mountain View, sug- gested that representatives of Midoeninsula Trails Council be invited to participate in helping to resolve the parking problem. Motion To Amend: D. Wendin moved the Board amend its motion to require staff to return on December 8 with a report on the process involved to resolve the parking situation at the end of Montevina Road i R. Bishop seconded the motion to amend. The motion to amend j passed unanimously. The amended motion passes unanimously. B. Procedure for Advertising Availability of Structures Director N. Hanko reviewed her memorandum M-83-127 dated October 20, 1983 on how other public agencies make known the availability of struc- tures, noting she felt the third method noted in the memorandum, com- piling a mailing list of city and county agencies or groups through the individual city's or county's mailing lists, was the most useful to the District. Discussion centered on the District's current method of advertising available structures in local newspapers; methods to be used (phone calls, letters, etc. ) to acquire lists from cities, counties and city real estate departments of agencies, groups and individuals seeking structures; culling of lists through eligibility criteria; conducting an experiment involving three cities in the immediate area; groups already being contacted via Openspace; and the need for each structure to be treated on an individual basis. K. Duffy recommended staff improve the wording of the Policies Regarding Improvement on District Lands to make it clear the District would not have to advertise the availability of a structure that the Board clearly did not wish to retain. N. Hanko stated she would be willing to undertake the proposed experi- ment involving securing appropriate lists from three cities in the immediate area. D. Wendin stated the Board consensus that N. Hanko continue to work on the project and return to the Board after completion of the experiment. C. Interim Report of Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve Upper House Proposal Evaluation Committee D. Wendin reviewed the interim report of the Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve Upper House Proposal Evaluation Committee as contained in memorandum M-83-130 dated October 21, 1983. Meeting83 -2 6 Page Four � Discussion centered on whether proposals to remove the structure off- site should be considered at this time and whether the District should readvertise for proposals, in light of the fact that moving the structure from the site had not been included in the initial advertisement for proposals. D. Wendin stated theCommittee Co ttee was recommending the District not read- vertise for proposals at this time. There was no Board consensus stated on whether readvertisement would be precluded if none of the proposals received were acceptable to the Board. D. Hansen reviewed the findings of staff and the Family Homes for Adult Retarded relative to removal of the structure from the site. D. Wendin asked that the Committee meeting on November 7 be publicly noticed. I D. Wendin summarized that the Committee had been charged to review all current proposals; to make a recommendation of one or none of them; not o t consider any proposals for removal of the structure at this time; and to return to the Board with the Committee's recommendation. He stated that if the Committee was not prepared to make a recommendation at the November 9 meeting, a status report would be given at that time. D. Memorandum of Understanding with Evergreen and San Mateo County Resource Conservation Districts D. Hansen summarized memorandum M-83-26 dated October 20, 1983, noting the benefits available to the District by this joint project. Sam Jones, a Director of the Evergreen Resource Conservation District, stated that that District 's Board would be reviewing the agreement at their next regular meeting to be held the first week in December. Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board approve the agreements with the Evergreen and San Mateo County Resource Conservation Districts to aid staff in determining the potential for appropriate grazing leases on select District preserves. T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. E. Consent for Assignment of Leases on Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve C. Britton summarized memorandum M-83-126 dated October 20 , 1983 , regarding the leases with the Wasserman family. Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board 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. K. Duffy seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. F. Cancellation of Second Regular Meeting in November and Scheduling of a Special Meeting H. Grench summarized memorandum M-83-124 dated October 17 , 1983 , noting the second regular meeting in November fell on the evening before Thanksgiving. Meeting 83-26 Page Five Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board cancel the second Regular Meeting in November and schedule a Special Meeting for Tuesday, November 22, 1983. H. Turner seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. VIII. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS D. Wendin reported that the Hassler-San Mateo County Liaison Committee had met with Supervisors Arlen Gregorio and Anna Eshoo to review the schedule of events over the next six weeks relative to the San Mateo County Arts Council proposal and fundraising efforts for the restora- tion of the Hassler buildings. D. Wendin expressed concern that information about District Board meetings was not included in the government calendar of the Peninsula Times Tribune and requested that staff prepare for Board consideration a resolution relating to the Board's desire to have District meeting information included in the calendar. T. Henshaw said she had taken a group of eighth graders on a docent led hike at Los Trancos Open Space Preserve and that it was a very worthwhile learning experience. H. Grench announced that the Peninsula/South Bay Environmental Confer- ence sponsored by the Peninsula Conservation Center would be held October 27 , and said some members of the staff would be attending. C. Britton discussed the recent Leslie Salt Tour he and other staff members had attended., D. Hansen reported on a fire that had occurred on October 15 in the Christmas tree lease area of the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. IX. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Motion: H. Turner moved the approval of the revised claims 83-20. R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. X. CLOSED SESSION The Board recessed to a closed session on land acquisition and litigation matters at 9:30 P.M. XI. ADJOURNMENT The Board reconvened to adjourn at 11: 45 P.M. Cecilia A. Cyrier Secretary `,. Claims 83-20 Revised fleet' 83-26 , Octc 26,1983 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT C L A I M S i Amount Name Description :5731 $ 12.40 Amerigas Oxygen/Acetylene Tank Rental '':5732 30. 70 Builders Booksource Reference Book I5733 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 38.00 Dept, of Water Resources Dam Fee-Skyline Ridge Open Spacial, Preserve 5739 875. 00 Earth Metrics Inc. Hassler Engineering Study 5740 232.54 Pete Ellis Dodge District Vehicle Repairs 5741 300. 00 Sylvin,Emersop Road Grading-Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve 5742 3, 0a0. 00 Environmental Intern Program Legal Intern Salary 57Y3 2 ,520.00 Flinn,Gray and Herterich Fidelity Bond 5744 1,169. 04 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 1!,4. 56 The Hub Ranger Uniforms 5748 38. 56 Hubbard & Johnson Hardware & Plumbing Supplies 5749 L52 . 44 Ed Jones Company Ranger Badges 5750 1:7 . 91 Karmiga Word Processing 5751 8. 75 Lawrence Tire Service Tire Potation - Ranger Vehicle '5752 -:1 . -0 Los Altos Garbage Dumpster Service--Ranger Of =ice 5753 31. 00 C. MacDonald 1-?eal Conference 5754 38 . ":8 iiintons Lumber & Supply Ranger Shop Supplies '5755 4'4 . =8 Noble Ford Tractor, Inc. Tractor Parts Labor i5756 3-5 . 32 Orchard Supply Hardware Plurrbing & Paper Supplies, Chain Ste. Parts & Film 5757 ==9 . 37 P G & E Utilities 5758 1 , C 2 . 15 Peninsula Oil Company Gasoline 5759 33 . 00 Peninsula Times Tribune Classified Advertising 5760 8 , - 6 . 61 Pinkerton' s Inc. Guard Service - Hassler Claims 83-20 Revised eting 33-26 �M tober 25, 1983 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 .tiscellaneo=us Field Supplies 5765 220. 00 State Board of Equalization Fees--Sun-landPark 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. `aintenance Agreement 5771 199. 16 ZZZ Sanitation Portable Toilet Rental 5772 176.99 Petty Cash Local 'Meal Conference,Private Vehicle Expense,liiscellaneous Office Supn_ lies,Postage,Books, Conference :ees and Ranger Uniform Accessories �� A . 4( a �. � f I • f 1 � s# �. ♦�1 i n .. .^«,.. .t. , i f� t t f� f //� //// i{tj A � '�t R �f `�� .l A �1 .r' � `� �v ,�x�,�� -ter ate - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Meeting 83-28 Nov. 22, 1983 .,AN MATEO COUNTY VERY SPEC ARTS FESTIVAL 1202 Himmel Ave . , Redwood City, CA 94061 (4 15) 3 6 7-6 79 2 17 November 1983 Board of Directors wow Mid-peninsula Regional Open Space District 375 Di stet Circle, Suite D-1 Los Altos, CA 94022 Dear Board Members: Sponsoring agencies: Last July, I had the opportunity to visit the Hassler Redwood City Park and property. I was very impressed by the beautiful , red Recreation Dept. tiled roof, spanish-style architecture. Every possible effort should be made to preserve these buildings and National Committee - renovate them as an artistic center in San Mateo County. Arts for the Handicapped I have several reasons for feeling this way. First, San Mateo County Arts the buildings are beautiful ; it would be a terrible Council waste of money to tear something down that is so lovely. Second, if renovated, the buildings would provide an Advocates for Recreation ideal location for low cost studio space for artists. for Special Needs Citi- Third, since it is wheelchair accessible (due to its zens, Inc. origional use as a tuberculosis sanatarium) , disabled artists would be given a chance to work and participate San Mateo County Dept. in a mainstream creative community. of Education It is this last reason I am particularly interested in. Daly City Park and Last year, several agencies in San Mateo County combined Recreation Dept. efforts to sponsor a "Very Special Arts Festival ." The fes- ti-val, which will become an annual event,focused upon, Crystal Springs Rehab- and celebrated the artistic achievements Of people with ilitation Center disabilities. Over one hundred - visual and performing artists from San Mateo County participated. The response San Carlos Park and was overwhelming. Clearly identified by this event, was Recreation Dept. the need for creative opportunities for disabled people, as well as the value of the arts for all individuals. Center for the Indepen- dence of the Disabled However, many galleries , much less studio space,--!.-sinac- cessible to people with mobility disabilities. The San Mateo County Coor- renovation of the Hassler property for studio space would dinating Council on solve this problem. Developmental Disabi- 1,.tles It is also possible the Hassler property could provide the space for a fine arts program for people with developmental , physical and/or emotional disabilities. Such a program would be modeled after Creative Growth in Oakland, founded by Dr. Elias Katz and Florence Ludens-Katz. The goals of such a program would be to promote artistic development of people with disabilities (in a mainstream, creative environment) , to prevent the institutionalization of people with disabilities , as weli as promote positive self•-estee,_ if the participants in the program. The program also serves to educate the community about the creative achievements of people with disabilities. Actually the possibilities for the Hassler property seem endless . It definitely would benefit San Mateo County in innumerable ways. But what thrills me most about the efforts to prevent the razing of the buildings , is what I see as one of the visions behind those efforts ; that art should be accessible to all people, regardless of disability or ability to pay for expensive studio space. The preserva- tion and renovation of these buildings would help to make that vision a reality. If this end is achieved, the San Mateo County .Arts Council , the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors , the Mid-peninsula Regional Open Space District,and the citizens of San Mateo County will have something to be very proud of. Sincerely, •� ,( Dana Marie Bunnett, Coordinator San Mateo County Very Special Arts Festival cc: San Mateo County Board of Supervisors San Mateo Arts Council Peninsula Times Tribune WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Meeting 83-2$ Nov. 22, 1983 _ r� oe '1100- ^M"" � -'7^""1_�� yr_ J�-�^�. vl 7w -�.. .� � ate; �. Departm' ent of Environmental Management Parks and Recreation Division BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ANNA G. ESHOO ARLEN GREGORIO WI J. SCHUMACHER K.JACOUELINE SOEIER JOHN M.WARD 0 DAVID A.CHRISTY COUNTY OF SAN MikT6E DIRECTOR COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER - REDWOOD CITY - CALIFORNIA 94063 (415)363-4020 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Whole Access Project Meeting 83-28 1331 American Way Nov. 22, 1983 Menlo Park CA 94025 (415) 325 6971 Board of Directors Midpeninsula Regional open Space District 375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1 Los Altos CA 94022 November 18, 1983 Dear Board Members, We are sending you information regarding the Whole Access Training Program (see attached) for Administrators and Policy Makers which is to take place on January 120 1984 at Hewlett Packard Corporation in Palo Alto. We would like to invite attendance to this program by some of the Board Members. This material has also been sent to your Land Management Division and to your Docent Training Department (ie Dave Hansen and Joyce Nicholas) . If you have any further questions or comments regarding this program please feel free to give me a call. Yours truly, Phyllis Cangemi r , tA1 0-ele a c c e ss Ao-oj e,a,t ieee-re a i7'oyt a7' cry 'hun i fees fd� spe.ei'a-e 214ed's -�°optt e0a ;�ion 's y°�-o -ram : is rt u a-r' .1.2 '�'� 19�'y 9 a.-m . 10 �• rn 4 f • e w �2ff 1oa C1�arc� Co-' -1501 A ?o d et o ca . FY304P _ fia-rfiae eisillng of earticipofixgQ err� r'eS nz s t 6 o td 7pe�tort a arks na b.oYl o f a•r/r Se r✓ 'c 2 CG?t fo-rn ?'4 )',a-rks %'rlaTj'rt CountL� y°o-t'�s mi o(rer1inv6Q ;eeo Iona e ceen spa oe Vt'st��'C Sa-r �a C ea-ra eOU77 San )na ho Co�c n a s �a•rk s G'rl �� nCc SCo Cite 4nC� Cuun �'� rs ty-a f t'an Fo-r 7n 14ttaCXecC f�Qase Complete and mar'-e Jo +1to &14co- e9SS �•�o 'e c. 133114me-ftcan �S/a �'re n �o -lea-rA Ca . 9 yo, S Department of Environmental Management Parks and Recreation Division BOARD OF SUPERVISORS EDWARD J. BACCIOCCO,JR. ARLEN GREGORIO K. JAC M J. S E SPEIEHER II K.JACOUELINE SPEIER JOHN M.WARD COUNTY OF SAN MATEO o R cl oRA. CHRISTY COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER REDWOOD CITY CALIFORNIA 94063 (415)363-4020 WHOLE ACCESS PROJECT TRAINING PROGRAM FOR ADMINISTRATORS AND POLICYMAKERS January 12th, 1984 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at: Hewlett Packard Corp. 1501 Page Mill Road Palo Alto, CA 94306 (lunch included) Topics to be covered: What is Whole Access? What are Special Populations? Architectural Access - Facilities & Trails Transportation Issues Attitudes and Awareness Types of Disabilities Varieties of Activities Speakers and Workshop -Leaders will include: Parks Professionals Leaders of Agencies Serving Special Needs Populations Disability Specialists in the Corporate World For further information, please contact: Phyllis Cangemi or Debbie Wright at (415) 325-6971 REGISTRATION FORM Please complete and return to: The Whole Access Project 1331 American Way _ Menlo_ Park, Ca. 94025 ---------------------------------cut here--------- WHOLE ACCESS TRAINING PROGRAM January 12, 1984 Name(s) of Person(s) Attending Title(s) Organization Address City Telephone Zip WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Meeting 83-28 ti Nov. 22, 1983 ,3 -3 rA -'2 AI 9 � y 7 AITTEN COMMUNICATION Meeting 83-28 Nov. 22, 1983 A Chamber Music Festival A Summer Session of Music Study The California Music Center, Inc. 2325 Arabian Ct. Morgan Hill, CA 95037 (415)593-6662 (408) 779-6220 PRESIDENT Mrs.Dixie Mahy VICE-PRESIDENT Nov. 21 , 1983 MUSICAL DIRECTOR Irving Klein TREASURER Mrs.Joyce Featherstone RECORDING SECRETARY Mrs.Elizabeth Clinch District Board of Directors SECRETARY Mrs.Elaine H.Klein c/o 37 Distel Circle 3 Los Altos, CA 94022 Dr.Amnon Goldworth Dr.Anne Hershey Ms.Ellen V.B.Lapham Dr.Max Loewenstein Dear Sire: Hon.Stanley E.Mahy Daniel Odum The San Mateo County Arts Council is doing a Leopold Reiter Warren Weis wonderful job in its efforts to secure the Hassler Mrs.Edna Wekselman HONORARY properties. It will be doing a great service to the Mrs.Park Chamberlain Mrs.Suzanne Lal'ollette Culley community if it could be used for the purpose of makiag Dr.Stanley M.Hanfling Mrs.Harold Hopper it an arts center. There is a great need in the area Mrs.Harriet Koch Mrs.Elysa Yanowitz for a place where all the arts can flourish and be of LEGAL COUNSEL help to each other. The San Mateo County Arts Council Chalmers Smith has my support in this fine endeavor. Sincerely, Irving gin The California Music Center is a tax-exempt,non-profit corporation. WRITTEN COMMV 1TION Meeting b. d Nov. 22, 1983 j November 14, 19a3 PENINSULA SER I C-RAPHERS C/O 116 Chestnut Lane San Mateo, Ca 94403 1 Board of Directors Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District 373 Distel Circle Los Altos, Ca 94022 Dear Directors Several of the members of the Peninsula Serigraphers, a group of artists, visited the Hassler Home Site. We were impressed by the idea of preserving the buildings and the possibilities of turning the site into an arts facility. This oportunity should be taken avantage of because it offers the community a richness of cultural activities The buildings are suitable to set up studio spaces for individual artists and groups of artists: printmakers, painters, sculptors, musicians, writers, etc. Now ideal a location for the community to experience artists at work. Think of the spirtual , educational , and creative experiences that could occur at such a site. The benefits of such a project for the community and the artists could be enormous. We can envision only positive things happening from this project. We hope that the buildings will be preserved and that the efforts of the Sari Mateo County Council will be recognized.. This is an opportunity for the Hassler site to become a prestigious center for the arts. l 4 Susan Trubow Peninsula Serigraphers f i WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Meeting 83-28 2590 Webster Street.' Nov. 22, 1983 Palo Alto, CA 94301 Tel : (415) 3216331 Ali MUSIC TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION of CALIFORNIA PALO ALTO BRANCH Palo Alto, California MiAPeninsula Regional Open Space, Board of Directors, November 8th 1983 373 Distel Circle , Los Altos , CA 94022 Dear Sirs , At the monthly meeting of our local branch today, we were fortunate to hear a presentation by Barbara Wiesner about the Hassler Health Home , viewing slides of the estate and learning of the proposal for a Creative Center for the Arts in Nature. Our branch has enthusiastically and unanimously endorsed a motion to express the full support of our seventy members for this exciting project . Apart from the extraordinary variety of uses to which such a facility could be put when restored,it is rare that the opportunity to establish such an enterprise becomes a reality, and in these difficult times for the Arts , this unique opportunity should not be lost . Yours sincerely, Nicholas Isaacs Corresponding Secretary � � � � WRITTEN C"0NICATION Meeting 83-20 � Nov. 22, 1983 � m^mwwsmzE L. K/mn � 216 SvwmsrL^ms Lpw ALTOS, CA. 9+022 Nov" 8, 1983 Board of Directors � M,k,Q.�>,U° � 373 Uiatel Circle Los ~^ltos Dear Members: I have just heard of the plan to raze the build- ings of the former Hassler Sanitarium. I don ' t know what the evaluation was leading to this decis- ion, but I du believe the buildings can be put to good use in on area such �a ours I think � " � the site would be used and appreciated much more � by residents if it were o center for the arts and nature groups than just bare 'Open Space ' . � ' " I belong to just one of the many music groups which might book space there for practice or a weekend retreot. It is o wonderful location � for o focal point for artists of many media. � Lnvironmentol Volunteers could take school ohilfi ren on hikes of the area and there could be o � � display center for nature studies in one of the � rooms. � � � If you will have faith in public support of u creative center for the arts, I believe it will be vindicated. - Yt � � FIELD OPERATIONS SCNEDULF' DECEyBER/JA!'UA-P& 19 8 3-8 4 M T III T F S S m T W T F S S 5 6 _ 7 10 11 13 14 1S 16 17 18 DAV E: BOB C C. C. e. c PATRICK �. C C C, 4g C N •s• _oezA it JOHN DENNIS _ 1 � C � g IE , CLISA �}8 g DAV I D �� L 61x< OPE#4 6 L#M L,gg .L+ Le ILi SA14GO IX �EA L A E;Ts Ehe 44 1 JOAN JE4gj><�A. E,8 C- AZDEs C- CL Q-- �x JItiI D�°�N OPc`� PAN OPEC �OPFnJ _Z Christmas New Years 2i T W T F 4S S III' . T W T F S S 19 20. 21 22. 23 25 .2 28 29 - 30 31 1 _ av F, X(O- A R8g C C Z ATRICF C c � (~ EA o1iv X L L Ls E �. , ���zs .�.A �-� L.8 ��B a LISA -� � EU L-r /4 DAV I D_ A �� E� E A �HIM L AJ L,6 ,Z - �M IL B ISA-Noc; L-g X1 L16 74 - _ 746 AIDES C C - IrI 1-Vacation. or core. -C 1StmaS 3-New Year's 4/5 Tnanksaivinr 6-Float WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Meeting 83-28 Nov. 22, 1983 J i 8 November 1983 Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District ` P P 375 Distel Circle, D-1 • Los Altos, CA 94022 = . Dear Sirs; �r� On Saturday, November 5, two friends and I decided to hike the Canyon Trail in the Monte Bello Open Space Reserve. We had two cars; parking one at Skyline Boulevard and Highway 9 (Saratoga Gap) where we intended to end and the other at Skyline Boulevard and Page Mill Road where we started. We began by hiking along the Stevens Creek Nature Trail on the western side (see enclosed map) . When we completed that part of the loop we saw a sign pointing in the direction of the Canyon Trail and that was the last sign we saw. The trail was pretty easy to follow except in two critical places. One was where there was a possibility of going in two directions, one across Stevens Creek to the right and the other through a small field on the left. We checked out both possibilities and decided to cross the creek but up a little way where most of the road had collapsed we began to have second thoughts and also the map we had showed the river always to the right of the trail and now it was to the left. We back tracked and took our second choice which was alot of uphill switchback. It more or less deadended, however, so we back tracked again. We discussed our next move even contemplating retracing all the way back to our original starting point but did de- cide to try the right fork over the creek again. Our second effort on this part of the trail finally lead us to a paved road but we could find no signs to indicate whether it was Charcoal Road or not and none of the mailboxes had the street name on them. After continuing on this unknown road for awhile there was a mailbox with a street address - Stevens Creek Canyon Road not Charcoal Road - and we had no idea where we were. It was about 3:00 p.m. and we had been hiking since 10:00 a.m. The natives were pretty unfriendly with no tres- passing signs, barbed wire and large, ferocious dogs so it was not possible to approach anyone unless they were in their yards and even then we did not get much of a response. We finally found out from some people on the corner of Stevens Creek Canyon and Redwood Gulch that if we continued up Redwood Gulch we would hit Highway 9 and that it was about five miles all uphill to where our car was parked. We tried to call a cab but none would come to the area. We calculated that we would not reach our car until dark so finally in desperation ended up paying someone $20.00 to drive us the five miles. It was from him that we learned where the right turn to Charcoal Road (Table Mountain) was - unmarked and appearing as if it was private property. In closing, we would like to recommend that this trail be reevaluated and that markings be posted at unclear points. It would also be very helpful to have miles to go listed on these signs. We would like to request that our $20.00 be refunded so that we in turn can donate this amount to the Monte Bello Open Space Reserve Sign Fund in recognition of the emotional trauma we experienced. Sincerely, o - ' Suzanne Brillhart '5Sandra Blackburn ebbie Powell 47599 Zunic Drive Fremont, CA 94035 i I r ,t r >•' 1 M y P'• �Y.r. .�iA . 1 c=c Y � CO r cc lin 0(2 o if d ° 1�.2. _y PIP. 91 Z a � > f .♦+• a a m • 1 �U wC C 1 m � �� C: O F C� U� cr ss a� _ a � WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Meeting 83-28 Nov. 22, 1983 City Of'ral 0 tto P.O, BOX 10250 PALL? ALTO, CA 94303 November 7, 1983 Board of Directors Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 373 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022 Members of the Board: We of the Mid-Peninsula region have an opportune moment in history to act with clear intention for the benefit of future generations and as thankful stewards for those who have lived on the Peninsula before. I am writing to urge you to take all necessary action in order to preserve the Hassler Health Center from a senseless and wasteful destruction. These historic buildings represent a grace and style of California architecture in its finest period. For that reason alone they deserve to be preserved as a monument to our historical heritage. But beyond this, these buildings offer us the rare opportunity of pre- serving and enriching the cultural life of our region. Many artists and art organizations are struggling to remain on the Peninsula in the face of prohibitive rents for studios, offices and performing spaces. As we all know, the life of an artist is a dedication whose rewards are less monetary and more altruistic for the benefit of all. Art brings to our lives beauty , recreation, expression, entertainment, insights and commentary--qualities which keep us civilized. If artists are economi- cally forced out of our area, we will inherit a cultural wasteland. Using the Hassler complex for the arts would be a great contribution of foresight for the Peninsula. But in addition, preserving the complex would offer a splendid way of awakening the awareness of our residents to the qualities and beauty of the land and open space which we are pre- serving. A naturalist programamd1hostel retreat could be housed at this location. A nature program would be especially appreciated by the elderly and children who are most often unable to hike the trails through the hills. To combine the arts with naturalist programs is not an untested combina- tion. The Department of Arts and Sciences in the City of Palo Alto is an example of how successful these combined interests can work. November 7, 1983 Board of Directors Page 2 I hope that you will give us in the community the time and support we need to transform and preserve the Hassler property for the betterment of our life quality. Q tr ly yours, rick Wells Supervisor of Performing Arts i I 2111 BARBARA DRIVE P ALTO,CALIFORNIA 94303 WRITTEN COMMUNICAfBN 325-7660 Meeting 83-28 Nov. 22, 1983 DRAFT AGENDA ITEMS SPECIAL Meeting Date: Dec. 14, 1983 DRAFT #2 Category # Time Title Name on Lead ReportAgenda .Responsibility Status Final Adoption of Costanoan Way ! OBWAR 1 10 David David & E1 Sereno O.S.P. U & M Plan t " 3 5 Site Emphasis List - 2nd Reading David 4 4 5 Skyline Ridge U & M Plan David 2nd Reading " 2 5 Final Adoption of Sierra Azul David Use & Management Plan f�BWAR 5 30 CEQA Guidelines David Resolution i 6 5 Cancellation of Dec. 28 Meeting Herb Jean f t i t 4 F a II 9 3 i W t 5 s 1 i WRITTEN CO. AICATION ' Meeting 83-28 Nov. 22, 1983 r *, November 14, 1983 Honorable Daniel aendin, President Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 375 Distel Circle, Suite D 1 Los Altos, California 94022 Dear President `,Jendin: Reference is made to the announcement of your agencies special meeting on November 22, 1983 in the Council Chambers, San Carlos City Hall. Inasmuch as I will be in Arizona on that date, I wish to again state my position regarding the use of the existing buildings on the Hassler property. I strongly support the San 14ateo County Arts Council's request to retain some or all of the buildings on the former Hassler Health Home property for an arts and nature center. V40,4ery truly yo OSEP: DGE Past President, Brittan Heights Condominium Assn. 3335 Brittan Avenue, ,!'9 San Carlos, California 94070 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Meeting 83-28 Nov. 22, 1983 TANNISSE E. BROWN ,240 Kipling Street Palo Alto, Califon. /4306 (415) 493-6216 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Meeting 83-28 Nov. 22, 1983 November 14, 1983 Board of ')irectors Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 373 T)istel Circle Los Altos, California 94022 near Bo?rd of T)irectors Members: I am writing to urge you to preserve and not destroy the beautiful buildings on the Hassler Home site. Although I have not toured the site, I lid see a slide show on the site that was shown by Karl Schmidt. I was struck by the incredible beauty of the site as well as the buildings . In spite of the vandalization of the buildings, I ' m certain they could be rep?ired and then house many fine arts actiN.7ities and events. The location is ideal because of its availability to such a large metropolitan area and because of its natural beauty and serenity. I hope the 7)istrict will develop a policy favoring restoration and future use of these buildings and es- tablish acceptable standards using volunteer labor and materials whenever possible. I will be lookinq forward to your supporting this worthy and imaginative use of the site. Sincerely yours, Tannisse E. Brown /cc San Mateo Arts Council K. Schmidt WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Meeting 83-28 Nov. 22, 1983 Nov 15 1983 Cc-l;e-e4 4�c� 3 7 S ZD c� KV 77�et � len Wc� A � WRITTEN COMMUNICATI( Meeting 83-28 FOSTER Nov. 22, 1983 ENTERPRISES,LTD. 1015 East Hillsdale Boulevard Foster City,California 94404 (415) 349-1244 November 15, 1983 Board of Directors Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District 373 Distel Circle Los Altos, Ca 94022 Ladies and Gentlemen: I understand that the Hassler Health Home buildings may lend themselves for use as a center for creativity in the arts and nature. It seems to me that such a center would be a valuable cultural resource and should be encouraged. We are very fortunate in this part of the world in having a large amount of open space in an urban county. I am grateful for that. Because the amount of open space is so large, it seems to me that every effort should be made to utilize the structures that are there in order to add still another dimension to the otherwise high quality of life which we enjoy. To demolish these buildings without making such an effort, would represent a gross excess of bureaucratic zeal. Please don't let this happen. Ve ru urs, rs r 4, u?JWackFosteur TJF/lmb WRITTEN COM' 'CATION Meeting 28 Nov. 22, 1983 ���dPa C�raOOOOI�J�n 0�1 BA o psd QfM m QssocMs, Hong C aflags off Musa % London 7'0 ct ct J ee c:�ti.et It- 6a-c � 7� Jb -7_(O C;t • �,,,�.� hie--�,�` �L.o 74� tL-� 40 a. -d U �� WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Meeting 83-28 Nov. 22, 1983 Sheila V. Sardi 200 East Dana St. #D91 Mt. View, CA 94041 November 15, 1983 Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District Board of Directors 373 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022 Dear Sirs, I am writing to you with great concern over the proposed demolition of the Hassler Health Home buildings. I join with the San Mateo County Arts Council in asking you to reconcider your position. I have lived on the Peninsula all of my life, most of which was spent in Red- wood City where I grew up. I 've seen many changes over years happening in the name of progress. I have watched developers, inch by inch, creep over Britain Avenue and down the other side towards Edgewood Road. Little by little that which I call home has been torn down, rebuilt, or covered up. Here we have a unique opportunity to provide the community with two of the things it needs most -- the preservation of open space for our future enjoy- ment and that of our childrens' , and a bit of our history as a community, in the complex of Spanish style buildings known as Hassler Health Home. The intended use of these buildings as an arts and nature interpretive center, will allow members of the community to develop their appreciation of life and beauty through the arts and the environment. I think it would be a terrible mistake and a great loss to us all to pass up such an opportunity. I, therefore, urge you to stop the issuance of the permit to demolish the Hassler buildingsand instead to invest in our community. I 'm sure it will be a decision you will not regret. Thank you in advance for your continued support of the arts. Sincerely, Sheila V. Sardi cc: San Mateo County Board of Supervisors San Mateo County Arts Council MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415) 965-4717 DECEMBER MEETING NOTICE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Cancellation of December 28, 1983 Regular Meeting and Rescheduling of Meeting to December 7, 1983 The Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District scheduled for Wednesday, December 28, 1983 has been canceled. The meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday, December 7, 1983 at the District office, 375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1 , Los Altos and will begin at 7:30 P.M. The Regular Meeting set for Wednesday, December 14, 1983 will be held as scheduled. Herbert A.Grench,General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,Nonette G.Hanko.Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin M-83-134 (Meeting 83-28 Nov. 22, 1983) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM November 16, 1983 i TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: Status of Hassler Site Restoration Plans Introduction: On November 9, 1983 you decided to hold the scheduled November 22 Special Meeting in San Carlos. The main purpose of the meeting is to elicit public comment regarding requests that you have received to allow some or all of the former Hassler Health Home buildings to be used as an arts center. This matter had been before you starting in May, 1983, and in fact, you appointed a committee to help San Mateo County Arts Council refine its proposal so it could be pre- sented to you in its best light. This was done, and on July 27, 1983 in a "final" public hearing you heard public comments from Arts Council supporters. You also heard much from members of the assessment district which was helping to finance (a $300,000 contribution) acquisition of the site to the effect that what they were promised and now expected was that all of the main buildings would be removed and the site restored to a natural openspace condition. You voted 5 - 2 to proceed with plans for building removal and site restoration (see attached staff report R-83-33). Discussion: The attached "Openspace" article on the Hassler history summarizes high points of the project over the last few years. The main reasons in the staff report and that majority Board members stated for their July 27 decision were as follows: 1 . Potential loss of up to $1 .1 million in federal grant funds if the buildings were retained for such use. 2. Absence of proof that the Arts Council could raise the funds to restore and operate the site and repay the District for additional expenditures if the arts center project later fell through. 3. Potential traffic problems. 4. Incompatibility of arts center uses with quiet open space uses of the site. 5. The limited District funds are raised for and should be spent on open space, not cultural facilities. 6. The area containing the buildings is the very heart of the property and potentially most important area for open space uses. 7. District is not in the business of being a landlord (and ultimately responsible) for such intensive activities. 8. Neighbors of the site were promised and expected the buildings to be removed and the site restored to a natural condition as part of the movement to raise $300,000 through assessments. 9. The District could most probably have had the undeveloped portions of the site protected and trails provided at no cost at all , if the Dis- trict had been willing to cooperate with a proposal for housing, office, or other use or redevelopment of the building area. M-83-134 Page 2 The Board minority, on the other hand, either took exception to those reasons or felt problems could be overcome. Furthermore, they felt that the buildings were attractive and should be utilized for public purposes, and that a fine "marriage" of the arts and open space would result. Although you have sought to maintain good communications via a Board committee with the Board of Supervisors as they have supported the Arts Council proposal , you have not to this point changed your July 27 decision. Building removal and site restoration bid specifications and bidder selection have been before you since that date. Recommendation: I recommend that no change be made in the Board's previous deci- sion, in which case staff will continue to proceed as expeditiously as possible to implement that decision. R-83-33 v ;�. H (Meeting 83-18 July 27, 1983) loge hiIDPIENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT I REPORT July 21, 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager PREPARED BY: D. Hansen, Land Manager SUBJECT: Hassler Use and Management Plan for Buildings and Response to the San Mateo County Arts Council Proposal Introduction: At your meetings of May 11, June 8, June 22, and July 6, 1983 (see report R-83-16, dated May 6, 1983, memorandum M-83-66, dated June 3 1933 and memorandum M-83-73 dated June' 16 1983) you discussed the use and management plans for the Hassler Health. Home property ac- quired on June 10, 1983. Of primary concern has been the proposal by the San Mateo County Arts Council to retain approximately one-half the buildings on the site --For several cultural purposes. Under your direction, staf-i" has proceeded to hire consultants to complete alternative . demolition plans and specifications and to oversee site. renovation of the building area. At the same time staff has been pursuing a ruling by the State regarding effects on the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund grant if the proposal were accepted (see attached letter dated July 6) . You slated July 27 as the key date for presentation of a refined proposal by the Arts Council and a decision as to whether to proceed. The Committee you formed to act as liaison with the Arts Council as they prepared a more detailed proposal will also be reporting to you on July 27 . Discussion: Memorandum M-83-66, dated June 3, 1983 (attached) outlines in some detail the concerns staff and others have had in retaining any of the buildings. Rather than reiterating all of these concerns, I will clarify areas which we feel are important in helping you ascertain whether or not the buildings should remain for the proposed use. For other information, please refer to the reports mentioned above. Attached for additional information is a staff estimate with input from Keller and Daseking, the architectural firm hired to prepare the demo- lition plans and specifications, on comparative costs associated with: 1) retaining the buildings as proposed by the San Mateo County Arts Council and 2) removing all the buildings and renovating the site. Also attached is a memorandum of July 19 to me from C. Britton, Land Acquisition Manager , addressing concerns regarding the grant, acceptable recreational use, carve-out, lease, lard valuation, and other items . Other attachments include the current demolition timetable , letters from the San Mateo County building inspector, Paul Schmidt, to the Arts Council and from Sam Williams of the San Mateo County Housing Authority outlining in detail what needs to be done from their standpoint to up- grade the buildings and bring them up to code. Finally, two letters are attached which were written in 1980 from. Michael Cabak, a structural engineer and consultant to the Calprop Corporation, regarding the buildings and what it would take to bring them. up to code at that time before extensive vandalism occurred. This includes seismic building code reauirements which are not included in the current building inspector' s report. To reiterate and expand on other staff concerns: 1) The buildings remain as a visual, tangible intrusion on a site on which years of effort have been spent by the District, the City of San Carlos, and the local citizenry to acquire as public open space. The narrative for both the Land and Water Conservation Fund grant originally pursued by San Carlos and that of the District state that most, if not all, of the buildings would be removed. 2) The building site has been out of use for almost thirteen years, during which time vehicles have rarely utilized the main roadway. The buildings have been empty but for the occasional vandals, and evidence of coyotes and other native animals is now readily noticed within the complex. To begin a use where substantial vehicle traffic occurs again traveling routinely up and down the roads both day and night, where intensive human activity again becomes prevalent is, in fact, a step- backwards in preserving what peace and quiet and open space feeiing now remains on the site, even with all the structures still standing. 3) The site of the buildings has always been intended as an inviting grassy meadow where a visitor using the preserve will head up far on one o5r the -he many trails from a parking area on the preserve periphery to picnic, .,fly a kite, and admire the peace and quiet or the view from the grassy ridgetop. This use of the area will be lost if the buildings are to' remaiA and be utilized. The building site in staff's opinion is the most valuable potential public open space use area -on' the property. 4) The buildings proposed to remain in the Arts Council proposal are estimated to take up at least one-half to three-quarters of the area available for burial sites for either a partial or total demolition Project. Soil borings are being carried out now to aid in substan- tiating this, and hopefully this evidence will be available in time for your meeting. A map is attached showing the estimated area available for burial on site. Use of this entire area is valuable for burial for without it , the need of importing necessary fill or for creating unnatural mounds of buried debris or to truck addi- tional material off-site becomes a distinct possibility. 5) As you can see by both the attached staff cost estimate and the infor- mation in C. Britton's memorandum, a substantial financial risk is prevalent for the Arts Council, , and the District as I.Iell, if the proposal is to go forth. We doubt that the burden of risk can be carried by the Arts Council, and that risks beyond the financial aspects remain for the District in not pursuing retention of the site as open space, a goal which has always been foremost in the District's pursuit of the property. PolicyQuestions: When notential uses were solicited for the buildings in 1980, you rejected the notion of carve-out for compatible uses that would not strictly meet grant criteria if within the project area and instead attached the following conditions to the request for proposals which was circulated: R-83-33 Page three (1) The V4CF grant requires that the buildings on the property must either be demolished or used for public outdoor recreation purposes. Such use would be subject to approval by the District and Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service (the granting agency) and would have to meet the following criteria: Use must be for outdoor recreation open to the general public and cannot be restricted to membership groups (e.g. Scouts only) or-residential groups (e.g. residents of San Carlos only) . (2) Croups submitting proposals would have to pay for `that portion of the environmental assessment concerned with retention of buildings. (3) Groups would have to be willing and able to pay the cost of securing a structure until renovated, all renovation expenses and ongoing operating costs. The only proposal forthcoming, which eventually fell through, was for a youth hostel. There was considerable neighborhood opposition to such a use and statements that assessment district members had expected all the buildings to be demolished (except perhaps for a Ranger residence) . Over the years that the District has been involved with the Hassler site, many requests and inquiries were made by private and non-profit groups to the effect that if the District would cooperate and allow development of the previously developed top part of the property, the existing open space would be protected and public trails systems allowed. Almost all proposals called for no expenditure of District funds. Attached are the following documents by way of example: (1) A letter from Calprop and excerpts from, the Hoard meeting minutes when the letter was presented, (2) a proposal by The whole Life Center, and (3) correspondence with San Vlateo County regarding a site for its housing program. Other serious proposals appearing to have sound financial backing included, for example, a low-intensity-use seminar center, a research and development center, senior citizens housing, and football training facilities. __—__ �_.._ __ _—_ _.____-- Responses to such^ .nqu r es have consistently been tl:at the site was being bought for open space purposes and that the federal grant would not allow uses in the project area that were not in support of public outdoor recreation. In the end $3, 500, 000 plus tangible and intangible costs were spent to acquire the property, of which $2, 100, 000 was in dis- cretionary funds that could have been spent elsewhere. The indications cited above are that it would have cost the District little or nothing to save the undeveloped natural areas and have public trails. Therefore, if substantial existing buildings are allowed to be - used once again, the District' s expenditures will probably have gone predominantly toward those uses. Therefore, the fundamental policy issue that is before you relates to the purposes of the District and the reasons the Hassler property was acquired vis a vis consideration of a public or quasi-public use that was proposed after acquisition. Recommendation: I recommend that yo adopt th4 m use and management plan for the site as contained in report R-83 416 ) and that you direct staff to continue to pursue demolition of all the bindings of the former Hassler Health Home and that the site be restored to a natural area by the end of December, 1983. As of July 27 none of the Arts Council ' s $2000 contribution will have been spent, and if only a single set of specifications is needed (total building demolition and site restoration) , the rioney could be refunded. (Meeting 83-14 June 8, 1983) ' MIDPEI INSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT i MEMORANDTiM June 3, 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager PREPARED BY: D. Hansen, Land P Manager - SUBJECT: A SUBJECT. Disposition of Hassler Health home Structures Approval of Use and Management Plans Introduction: At your May 25 meeting (see memorandum X-83-53, dated May 16, 1983) you heard a preliminary request to utilize the structures at the soon to be accra=' ed Hassler property by the San Mateo County Arts Counc-1 .1 . You held over final approval of the interim use and management plans until so*zr June 8 meeting to allow the Arts Council to put toce-her a more detailed presentation and proposal. Discussion: At the current time staff has not received a written proposal on specific plans and cannot comment in any detail. However, staff members ave met several times on site with representatives of the Arts Cou.rci_l and have a general idea of what the Council proposal s would entai'. In addition, a general letter from the Countil to arts - --groups is attached, -vhich 'outlines its intentions. The proposed uses would be for a consortium of cultural groups with uses as follows: . 1. Headquarters for arts groups such as sculpture, serigraphy, crafts, photography, and other visual and performing arts.. 2. Working studios for individual artists. 3. Space for seminars, meetings, and classes of cultural and related groups. 4. Rehearsal space for performing (theater, music,- anal dance) groups. 5. Exhibit space for visual artists (sculpture, painting, photography, etc. ) in both outdoor and indoor areas. The buildings. to be retained and repaired include the doctor's residence, the duplex, and first three double wings of the rain bl.,ilding complex (see A, B, Dl , D2, and D3 on the building plan attached) . At the May 25 meeting, Board members outlined several criteria to which the Council should adhere if the Board were to consider further re- taining any buildings for proposed use. These suggested criteria a r e. 1. That the maximum structures to be retained should be the duplex, doctor's house, and two wings of the main building complex. 2. That traffic generated by the proposed uses, including parking on site, should be minor. _ Page to :i-83-66 g �: 3. That the visual imp"-c of the retained buildin would have to be acceptable to the MROSD Board. 4 . That support for retaining the buildings and the proposed uses must be obtained by the Arts Council from the Britian Heights residents. 5. That either a positive or neutral position on the proposal must be obtained from the San Carlos City Council. 6. That the Land and hater Conservation Fund grant to acquire the property not be affected, and the uses would be allowed under the grant criteria. 7. That the change in the cost of demolition would have to be acceptable to the Board. 8. That the Arts Co•ancil would have to agree to lease the relevant properties from the District very soon after the close of escrow. 9. That the Council ir=,ediately assume the cost of physical security of the leased area. 10. That the lease should contain requirements for payment of rent to the District, maintenance and responsibility for all buildings leased, and that all rights would revert to the District if the Council could not strictly adhere to - he terms of lease (including the security of the premises and upkeep of the structures) . 11. That adequate 1;==i?ity insurance be carried by the Arts Council to cover the leased _ea and name the District as an additional insured. • -L e -, : - suggest would be: r r c n.2 est One fine_ c_z�_ o�. . _ 7g 12. That the Arts Co=.=ci1 agree to provide the maintenance and upkeep of the road and of all utilities to the site associated with their use Of the buildings. Staff is still recur2er_ding demolition of all the structures on site as wsoon as physically possible. The major reasons are the following: 1 . The buildings and their renovation and use are a major intrusion on a property acquired after long and arduous negotiations for public open space. All of the District's efforts (considerable or even monumental) on this site thus far, including obtaining the federal grant, obtaining an increase in the grant, promoting the assessment district, obtaining a County contribution, and paying $1 million more than the District's appraisals, have been directed toward the acquisition and re-creation of public, natural open space. 2 . The Arts Council proposal will generate unacceptable traffic use on the site. 3. The general public use is questionable in the proposal and the proposal does, in fact, - detract from the general public open space uses of one of the potentially most attractive areas of the property. 4 . The Arts Council does not have the personnel or resources to 'properly safeguard the buildings and in turn provide the District with adequate liability protection due to the vandalism which has occurred and is occurring on site. 5. Retaining the major building complex or even a part of it is a visual intrusion on the site. o . The retention and proposed use of the major buildings may well , in fact, jeopardize the Lard and water Conservation Fund grant. 7. The District' s agreement with San Francisco to purchase the property 11-82-66 _ Page throe__ 8. The preparation o_` a lease would take several months and use staff time that would ordinarily be directed toward lard acquisition efforts_ Costs for demolishing those buildings not proposed for retention by the Arts Council would be approximately one-half that estimated for total demolition, or $120,000 - $150,000 . All engineering costs would remain the same or approximately $12,000. A guard service would still need to be retained by the District for these buildings to be retained,'but costs might drop to approximately one-half the original: estimate or $250 per day. If the District left the buildings rec.uired by the Arts Council, and their project failed, necessitating a second demolition project, the District could expect the costs to be 20% to 30% higher because of a second bidding process, mobilization by the contractor, and similar duplication of effort. Recommendation: I recommend that you approve the original interim Use and management plan for the site as outlined in report R--83-17, dated May 6, 1983, and that you direct staff to proceed with the securing and demolition of all structures on the site as soon as possible upon close o_ es.-row.,4 The name B Ltan Feick_s Regional Park has been suggested for the site. Research has since indicated that Mr. Brittan was an early land develo-oar in the a=as. I recommend that the official nar.+ing of the site be left o-en for no,.,: while we're all searching for another inspiration. i r i "THE HASSLER HASSLE" I 1 Last summer' s issue of Onensnace announced the acguis tion 2 of the District' s newest open space preserve, the 293 acre 3 Hassler Health Home property, and predicted its resto ation 4 to a natural state this fall and its opening for recr a- L. S tional use next spring. The restoration, however, ha not 6 yet taken place because of an unexpected series of ev nts 7 that began on May 25, just as the MROSD Board formall agreed a abandoned sanitarium site from the a _��d to pu rchase tease th 8 �' City and County of San Francisco after a prolonged dispute r its fair market value. The agreed-upon purchase 10 ove I' .. price of $3. 5 million was to come from the following 11 12 sources: $l. l million as a federal Land and Water Con er- 13 vation Fund grant, $300, 000 from a self-assessment district 14 formed by San Carlos neighbors of the property,$100, 0 0 from tS San Mateo County, and the balance of $2 million to cole from 16 District property tax revenues. 17 The project description in the federal grant applications 18 by the District (as well as the unsuccessful earlier 19 application by the City of San Carlos) envisioned removing 20 the buildings and restoring the site to a natural open 21 space. Nonetheless, in order to make sure that there was 22 no viable compatible use for any of the buildings that 23 would meet the federal requirement that use$ must be" 'n 24 support of public outdoor recreation. the District' s 25 Board in 1980 and again in 1983 solicited use proposals. HASSLER HASSLE- Page Two 1 No viable qualifying uses surfaced over the five years that 2 the District had been involved in the project* herefo et 3 the use and management plans adopted, reviewed and reaffirmed 4 by the Board over many public hearings continued to ca 1 for 5 full restoration of the land. 6 On May 25, 1983, after the District had finally acquired 7 the property and the Board had given its ultimate -final g approval to the use 'and management plans, representati es• of 9 the San Mateo County Arts Council came forward to request 10 that the Board consider letting them turn the Hassler 11 buildings into studio and rehearsal spacezf-o��mp i 12 The Board's reaction was mixed, but the Board majority felt 13 that the Art$ Council should be given an opportunity to 14 refine its proposal so that it got a fair hearing. 15 The Board appointed a committee charged with helping tie 16 Arts Council develop its proposal for the Board' s formal 17 consideration on July 27. 18 Following a lengthy public hearing on July 27 , durin 19 which the Arts Council presented its proposal to save of 20 only the Doctor' s House and Duplex but three tiers of 21 dormitory buildings as well, the Board voted 5 to 2 to pro- 22 ceed with its original plans to demolish all of the 23 structures. Negative public comment was particularly s ron 24 from assessment district members. 25 Among the reasons stated by the Board majority: the potential i HASSLER HASSLE - Page Three 1 forfeit of $1. 1 million in grant funds if the building were 2 kept; the difficulty of "carving out" the 20-acre hos ital 3 area from the rest of the grant-funded uroject; the ab ence 4 of any proof that the Arts Council could raise the nec ssary 5 ' funds for the restoration; potential problems with tra fic; 6 the general incompatibility of the proposed art center with 7 the open space uses for which the preserve was acquire ; and 8 the District' s commitment to the members of the assess rent 9 district to convert the area to "complete open space. " 10 The Board minority, however, felt that the use was com atible,' 11 that attractive buildings would be utilized, and that a fine M_ 12 "marriage" of' the arts and open space would result. 13 _ 14 At this point, it appeared that the District would b able 15 to complete demolition by the end of December. But by the 16 time the demolition contract was awarded to the low bi der 17 for $236 , 530 on September 15,the Arts Council had won he 18 suo:ort of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, who 19 had passed a resolution supporting the preservation of the 20 Hassler buildings, later indicating that they would de ay 21 issuing the District the required demolition permit un i.l 22 it had been established that the terms of the federal Irant 23 could not be altered to allow retention of the buildings. 24 The I-IROSD Board responded by appointing a Liaison 25 Ca-:-nittee to cooperate with the San Mateo County Supervisors HASSLER HASSLE - Page four = 1 as the supervisors explored the possibility of the St to 2 changing its position on the grant. At the sa-e time the 3 District' s Board made it clear that it was not ad=coca ing 4 any change in the State ' s position or in its own intelLtion 5 to proceed with the demolition. 6 The San Mateo Arts Council began seeking funds and 7 received a promise of up to $25,000 in fundraising "seed g money" from the Board of Supervisors. ,Meetings between 9 the District and the County continued, but did not re olve 10 the impasse. F 11 As -this issue of Openspace goes to press in mid-Noverrber 12 the District is still waiting for the demolition permit . 13 The contractor has agreed to extend the November 12 de - 14 line for execution of the contract to December 5th,afte 15 which it may have to be renegotiated or even rebid, possibly 16 at a higher price. Under its agreement with the supervisors, 17 the Arts Council was given until November 15 to raise 18 150 , 000 in commitments but had apparently only gotten a out 19 $30, 000 worth of firm pledges as of that date. 20 Members of the Hassler assessment district had announced 21 their intention to bring suit if necessary against the 22 'District and/or to force San Mateo Countv to allow the 23 demolition of the buildings as these members felt had b en 24 promised (or return all the $300, 000) . 25 In the meantime, the Open Space District is paying $9, 000 each month for site security at the source of the"Hassler Hassle. " i I 1 "TILL HASSLER HASSLE" - A CHRONOLOGY 2 1926: The City and County of San Francisco constructs x large 3 facility for the treatment of tuberculosis patients on a 4 hilltop in San Mateo County. 5 1964: The Hassler Health Home becomes an extended care 6 facility for a small number of tuberculosis patients. 7 1972 : San Francisco stops operating the Hassler Health Home S and declares the 293 acres "surplus" property. (The L7 9 buildings have stood vacant ever since.) 10 1 74 : Voters in the City of San Carlos approve a tax o er- e 9 y approve 11 ride allgwing the city to pay $1. 1 million in matching funds 12 to purchase the land for park and open space purposes. The -:> 13 City applies for a federal grant for the project, but s 14 unsuccessful. San Mateo County also declines to help inance 15 the purchase. (The property is then estimated by San 16 Francisco to have a value of $2. 2. million. 17 1976 : The State Department of Corrections investigates using 18 the Hassler buildings for a prison facility -for women And 19 enco raters vehement objections from San Carlos and Rediood 20 City neighbors most of who want the site preserved as o )en space- 21 The Sate subsequently drops the orison idea, partly bE cause 22 of the high cost of renovating the structures. 23 1977 : The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District e ters 24 the scene with an offer to nay up to $1. 05 million to I elp 25 San Carlos purchase the site , (possibly with other fund ng THE HASSLER HASSLE - Page Two 1 sources) . Six months later, the San Carlos City Council 2 advises the MROSD Board of. its decision not to nartici ate in . 3 the purchase after all. With San Carlos residents still push- 4 ing for preservation of the site, the District applies for 5 a $1 million federal Land and Eater Conservation Fund grant. 6 The City asks the San Mateo County Board of Slaoervisors to 7 consid.er purchasing the property jointly with MROSD, Uit the 8 County again declines to participate. 9 1978: The District is initially awarded $540,650 and liter 10 an additional $559,350 (total of $1. 1 million) in f`ed ral 11 grant..funds .towazd the purchase. San Mateo County con iders 12 implementing its general plan study by rezoning the si e from. 13 residential estates which would allow up to 101 units a 14 resource management zone, which would require lot size be- 15 tween 5 and 40 acres andjtherefore, much less housing 16 density, but decides not to rezone. 17 1979 : More than 500 residents of the Brittan Heights a ea 18 of San Carlos vote to tax themselves to raise a total f Du a land, District .�archas� t e eyes t t o help she Distrz 19 $300, 000 plus int - 20 and the San Carlos City Council approves the assess:aen 21 District. The MROSD Board authorizes its staff to beg n 22 formal negotiations to purchase the land from San. Fran isco. 23 1980: In anticipation of the Hassler purchase and the e- 24 storation of the site to an open space condition, the - 25 District publicly solicits proposals from graY:-)s that might. s ! THE HASSLER HASSLE - Page three 1 be interested in leasing any of the buildings under the con- 2 ditions of the grant, which specifies that the buildir s. 3 must be denoli.shed or used in support of topublic outd r r 4 recreational purposes." The San Francisco Chapter of the 5 American Youth Hostel Association expresses interest ILI 6 converting two of the smaller buildings into -a vouth hostel, 7 but i_nds that renovation costs are prohibitive. 8 No other proposals are received. In October, 1980, 9 the District formally offers to purchase the property 10 from San Francisco for $2.45 million (its then current market 11 value as-,determined by the District' s appraisal contra tor) . �.: r _ 12 1981: On July 31, San Francisco's Real Estate Departme t 13 recommends that the Board of Supervisors sell the prop rty 14 to the District for $2.5 million, but the Finance Comm-ttee r.5 15 decides instead to explore residential develop_.-...nt fo1 !ow- 16 ing an eleventh hour "offer" of $3 million from a Burl •ngame 17 real estate developer. 'In December, 1981, the Distric holds 18 a public hearing in San Carlos at which sore 100 co: nu ity 19 members sneak out for the preservation of Hassler as o en 20 space by "any means necessarv, including cond e:tnation. ' 21 1982 : 0n January 18, 1982 , the San Francisco Board of 22 Supervisors votes to sell the Hassler property at publ c 23 auction to the highest bidder. On January 27 , the MR0 D 24 oard votes to initiate eminent domain proceed=ngs. I June 25 f 1982 San Francisco announces its auction o="surplus city THE HASSLER HASSLE -- Page four 1 property" and in July confirms sale of the site to the 2 Yashima Corporation for $3. 5 million, subject to condi ions. 3 May 1983: On the eve of the date set for a court hearing of, 4 the case the two agencies reach an out-of-court settle ent: 5 the District agrees to pay San Francisco $3. 5 million ^or 6 the site. The District' s plan is to demolish all 17 oE the 7 badly-vandalized buildings and to restore the area to its 8 natural state. The new preserve is expected to be opei for 9 public use by early springtime of 1984. 10 June, 1983.: . Representatives of the San Mateo County Acts 11 Council request that the MROSD Board consider letting hen 12 turn all or some of the Hassler buildings into studio nd 13 rehearsal space for their members. For the rest of the story, 14see the companion article beginning on page 3. 15 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 R-83-46 (Meeting 83-28 November 22 , 1983) *tow MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REPORT November 17 , 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: C. Britton, Assistant General Manager SUBJECT: Lands of The Trust for Hidden Villa (Formerly Hidden Villa, Inc. ) -- Acquisition of Open Space Easements II Background: On October 13 , 1982 , you adopted Resolution 82-43 (see report R-82-38 , dated October 7 , 1982) accepting and approving a master Agreement with Hidden Villa to acquire open space easements on certain lands Hidden Villa expected to receive from Frank Duveneck. At the same time, the first easement purchase of two parcels totalling 240 acres was completed, and Hidden Villa gave official notice that the second easement opportunity was being offered to the District. The Agreement called for a one-year period in which the District would exercise its right to purchase an easement over offered parcels. Discussion: In accordance with the master Agreement, attached are two documents describing the second easement to be acquired: the 50 acre "ranch area, " and a 348 acre "wilderness area" addition. As stipulated in Paragraph 4 of the Agreement, the cost is calculated utilizing a base price of $600 per acre plus simple interest at 10% per year times the base price from the date of execution of the master Agreement (November 13 , 1982) to the date of close of escrow (November 23 , 1983) . Therefore: Base = 398 acres @ $600/acre = $238 ,800. 00 Rate = 10/13/82 to 10/12/83 = 1 x . 10 = . 10 10/13/83 to 11/23/83 = 1 x 42/365 = . 0115 Total Accrued Interest Rate = . 1115 This Purchase = $238 ,800 . 00 x 1. 1115 = $265 ,426 . 20 During negotiations for this easement purchase an apparent discrepancy of 48 acres was discovered with a total cost of $32 ,011. 20 to the District based on the cost calculation. Since it is estimated that a survey to determine actual acreage would exceed this amount, Hidden Villa has agreed to continue working with staff toward a mutually agreeable non-monetary solution to this question. Therefore, staff has accepted Hidden Villa 's acreage estimates for purposes of this transaction and will return to the Board for approval of any recom- mended comoromise. R-83-28 Page Two Recommendation: I recommend that you adopt the accompanying Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Trans- action (Lands of The Trust for Hidden Villa) . It is further recommended that these easements be dedicated as public open space and be named as an addition to the Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve--Duveneck Windmill Pasture Area. RESOLUTION NO. 83-49 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SAPCE DISTRICT AUTHORIZING OFFICER TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT TO DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY OR APPRO- PRIATE TO CLOSING OF THE TRANSACTION (LANDS OF THE TRUST FOR HIDDEN VILLA) The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does resolve as follows : Section One. The President of the Board of Directors or other appropriate officer is authorized to execute a certificate of acceptance to any deed (s) granting title to said property. Section Two. The General Manager of the District shall cause to be given appropriate notice to the seller. The General Manager further is authorized to execute any and all other docu- ments in escrow necessary or appropriate to the closing of the transaction. Section Three. The sum of $265 ,426 . 20 is hereby ordered to be withdrawn from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 1982 Negotiable Promissory Notes Acquisition Fund for this purchase. - _-�- ���' •�.^�\t, c" - - fir:`- -� - - --Y f!' 7r`• 'r'4,G'QTCz-C •., - - - �._--.... - •�=•�J ��� �n} � / :F•I;Off1E' T` `_ � '.'� © rt Area (40± acres) Lcxaer Pasture (30± acres) i :Ranch Area ` i 4 (50± acres) � y11.14erneSS`Area (348± acres) � :-r /00 `ti • • i 1 „1� Evti \ • 1 I , 'Black Ma ntain \ �_ 1600 Trail !:vaceFstinSp asements \� 1`,�, ��>"�� ,fir- \ �)✓�, I J `l < 240± acres) go f i mil./ /' ��},..�•'-"� _ ��„ � vim''•�•L-. / �/? ` '� �i � /'� LP\DS OF D=,TCK all .ram `��/r--+/ r� r�X \ 3�/ � _ Scale 1" = 1325' NO rt!: E !P � � Fi 7� i � 1 GRANT OF OPEN-SPACE EASEMENT WIJ.1L COvENA11TS "Ranch Area" Recitals WHEREAS, 1. The undersigned, THE TRUST FOR HIDDEN VILLA, a California non-profit corporation, hereinafter called "GRANTOR" , is the owner of a remainder interest in and to that certain real property hereinafter called the "Subject Property" , situated in the County of Santa Clara, State of California, more particularly described in Exhibit "A" and shown on Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference , which remainder interest follows a life estate interest of Frank B. Duveneck in such property. 2. It is the desire of GRAITTOR to grant to MIDPENIUSULA. REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, a public district, hereinafter called "DISTRICT" , an open-space easement on, upon, over, across and under said Subject Property pursuant to Chapter 6.6 (commencing with Section 51070) of Part 1 , Division 1 , Title 5 of the Government Code. , 3 . GRANTOR and DISTRICT recognize the scenic, aesthetic and special character of the region in which their respective properties are located, and have the common purpose of conserving the natural values of their respective properties by the conveyances of an open-space easement on, over, and across the Subject Property which shall conserve and protect the animal , fish, bird and plant population of the Subject Property to the degree compatible with GRANTOR' s educational and recreational program. 4. GRANTOR operates a program of education and recreation which is consistent with the purposes of the Open Space Easement Law, and wants to ensure that this easement will not interfere with its continued use of the Subject Property for that program. NOW THEREFORE, for valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, GRANTOR hereby grants to the DISTRICT an open-space easement , over the Subject Property in perpetuity on the following terms and conditions : 1 . Reservation of Use by GRANTOR GRANTOR reserves the right to use the Subject Property in any manner consistent with the stated purposes , terms , conditions , restrictions and covenants of this easement and Witn existing zoning and other laws , rules and regulations of Z11-e State of California and the County of Santa Clara, or other agency having jurisdiction, as such laws , rules and regulations may hereafter from time to time be amended. GRANTOR further specifically reserves the right to do the following, such right in no way to be considered as a limitation of the general reservation of right described in the preceding paragraph: (a) Develop and utilize the Subject Property for educational and recreational purposes including but not limited to hiking, riding, picnicking, sporting events , swimming, camping, youth programs and youth hostel operation, a retreat and conference center, educational projects including but not limited to farm tours , agricultural experimentation and development , development of arts , crafts and related activities , and for fund raising activities associated with GRANTOR. (b) Construct and maintain such facilities as needed to pursue the above stated purposes . 2. Limitations on Use by GRANTOR GRANTOR covenants and agrees for itself and its successors Gnd assigns , that GRANTOR shall not : (a) Construct or maintain on or within the Subject Property advertising signs of any kind or nature except for identification purposes consistent with the use of the Subject Property for educational and recreational uses . (b) Construct on the Subject Property any commercial or industrial structure including any hotel , inn, condominium or rental apartment project except such structures (for example new and/or additional facilities for the existing youth hostel , a retreat and conference center, etc. ) as are compatible with the GRANTOR' s continued status as a tax exempt organization as defined under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. (c) Use or authorize the use of the Subject Property as a dumpsite except for such organic dumping as is compatible with the operation of a ranch or farm. 2 (d) Authorize the use on the Subject Property of firearms or dangerous weapons by the public. (e) Authorize hunting or exploitation of natural wildlife on the Subject Property. (f) Authorize the use of fireworks or pyrotechnics on the Subject Property. (g) Authorize on the Subject Property the operation of loud, destructive , or offensive recreational vehicles. (h) Divide or subdivide the Subject Property or otherwise convey (other than under threat of condemnation) a portion of the Subject Property less than the whole to one or more parties or convey said Subject Property to two or more parties each of whom acquire title to less than the whole of the Subject Property. As used herein "party" means and includes the person, corporation, partnership, or other legal entity capable of holding title to real property. (i) Develop, use, or authorize the use of the Subject Property as the GRANTOR deems P Y except P � necessary for continuation of its education and recreation program as the program is modified from time to time. 3. Rights� of DISTRICT The DIET shall have the right to periodic inspection of the Subject Property with prior notification of GRANTOR who shall receive in a timelymanner a co of the report of such PY P inspection. 4 . Limitations on Use bx DISTRICT The DISTRICT shall not utilize t .e Subject Property in any manner whatsoever. 5 . No Authorization for Public Trespass The granting of is easement and its acceptance by the DISTRICT does not authorize, and is not to be construed as authorizing , the public or any member thereof to trespass upon or use all or any portion of the Subject Property or as granting to the public or any member thereof any tangible rights in or to the Subject Property or the right to go upon or use or utilize the Subject Property in any manner whatsoever. It is understood that the purpose of this easement is solely to restrict the use to which the Subject Property may be put so that the Subject Property nay be kept in its natural condition, subject to continued use by the GRANTOR for its educational and recreational purposes and uses . 3 6. Enforcement GRANTUR grants to DISTRICT the right, but not the obligation, to enter upon the Subject Property for the purpose of removing any building, structure, improvement or other thing whatsoever constructed, erected, placed, stored, deposited or maintained on the Subject Property contrary to the stated purposes of this easement or to any term, condition, restriction or covenant of this easement or to prevent or prohibit any activity which is contrary to the stated purposes , terms , conditions , restrictions or covenants of this easement subject however to thirty (30) days written notice to GRANTOR by DISTRICT and further subject to obtaining of prior court authorization before commencement of any such action by DISTRICT. The stated purposes , terms , conditions , restrictions and cotenants set forth herein and each and all of them may be specifically enforced or enjoined by proceedings in the Superior Court of the State of California. 7 . Mutual Indemnity� Each party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other from any and all claims arising out of activities conducted by or under the auspices of the indemnifying party. 8. Condemnation In the event that any portion of that land presently known as Hidden Villa Ranch and owned by The Trust for Hidden Villa and/or Frank Duveneck during the term of this easement is sought to be condemned for public use , this easement and each and every term, condition, restriction and covenant contained herein shall terminate as of the time of the filing of the complaint in condemnation. The GRANTOR shall be entitled to such compensation for the taking as it would have been entitled to , had the Subject Property not been burdened by this easement; provided, however , that each and every stated term, condition , restriction and covenant of this easement shall be observed by GRANTOR, its successors or assigns , during the Pendency of such action and provided further that in the evert such action is abandoned prior to the recordation of a Final Judgement in Condemnation relative to any such property or portion thereof and not actually acquired for a public use , the Subject Property shall, at the time of such abandonment , or at the time it is determined that such property shall not be taken for public use , once again be subject to this easement and to each and every stated purpose , term, condition , restriction_ and covenant of this easement ; provided, however, that if the Subject Property is sought to be acquired, appropriated , or condemned for a use incompatible with this open space easem.ent as defined herein , by any other public or quasi-public entity , the presumptions contained in Section 1240. 680 of the Code of Civil Procedure and Section 5542. 5 of the Public Resources Code r:.a ; be asserted by DISTRICT to protect its interest in the 4 Sunfect Property, and preserve the open space character thereof. 9. Enforceable Restriction This easement and each an every term, condition, restriction and covenant contained herein constitutes an enforceable restriction pursuant to the provisions of Section 8 Of _r=icle XIII of the California Constitution and Chapter 6.6 (cO=encing with Section 51070) of Part 1 , Division 1 , Title 5 of the Government Code and shall bind GRANTOR and its s;:_-cessors and assigns and each and all of them and is intended tc run with the land. OR: T�-. TRUST FOR HIDDEN VILLA, a California non-profit corporation: i By ��'�.�3�i L Lt.c Date:, President , Board of Directors K-1-E OF CALIFORNIA ) ss. CO��:TY OF On 1983 , before the undersigned, a No--ary Pub11c for the State of California, personally appeared /Ei f known to me to be the person whose na=.e is subscribed to the within instrument , and acknowledged In=-t /J jC.{ _executed the same. OFFICIAL SEAL '► ,-�.���.;; DEBORAH LYNN COOPER i ''a<= •_ NOTA-V PU5UC - CAUFOR.:!-, SHWA CLARA COU.M �— �' ' My cxnn. expires DEC 14, L°34 U Date --ice President , Board c= Directors S= =z OF CALIFORNIA ) ss. CG_'_;TY OF ? G� � t_x� ���) Or. ✓1�. ,�j �� 1983 , before the undersigned, a _;o:yr_y Pu i—for the State of California, personally appeares /} Pei !` D known to me to be the person whose -:G_a 'is subscribed to tHe within instrument , and acknowledged _ �_ executed the same. - OF ICIAL SC 0, i ✓� � "NN COO;ER C_,33 COOYTY 5 , e 1•, -.4 x^:ros DC r _ . ACCEPTED: GRANTEE: MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, a public District: By President , Board o Directors ATTEST: Date: Clerk of tFie Board o Directors 6 LEGAL DESCRIPTION -- RANCH AREA All that Real Property situated in the County of Santa Clara, State of California, being more particularly described as fo? ems . All that Peal Property Described as: PARCEL ONE, PARCEL .-r, z:,0 and PARCEL THREE as conveyed to Hidden Villa, Inc. , a Corporation, from Frank B. Duveneck, as Grantor, by Gift Deed at Page 53, serial number 7382216 , Official Records of the County of Santa Clara, State of California. EXCEPTING THEREFROM all that land lying Westerly of the moss 'Nesterly line (and the Southerly prolongation thereof) of that certain 40. 675 acre parcel of land as shown on that certain Record of Survey Map recorded March 25, 1982 in Book 497 of gaps, at Page 47 , Official} Records of the County of Santa Clara, State of California and lying Southerly of the 640 foot contour line as shown on the Mindego Hill Quadrangle. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM all that land lying Easterly of the host Easterly line (and the Southerly prolongation thereof) of that certain 40. 675 acre parcel of land as shown on that certain Record of Survey Map recorded March 25, 1982 in Book 497 of Maps , at Page 47 , Official Records of the County of Santa Clara, State Of California and lying Northerly of the 640 foot contour line as s--own on the Mindego Hill Quadrangle. Said Parcel described herein. contains 50 acres more or less_ i:i out 1BIT - Ij i / � � / �• 'i.��, � :.L:�,,,1a.�>:�+J+'„•s7 7�•,.... '�•*•+„�.Ju':.a.w:���,J•.Lu �.� �, 26 30t ACRES DUVENM( FAMILY AREA a 40± ACRES / �� r us a4 -� 0' I:r,1;VA'P WN _ RANCH AREA 640► ELE VATION ! ^ � ���-+.—.r \ �,t� ". :\w �.'it+-•4au.d,1w�,,.sl:.i.�.:V� .O.a.+A.��1 J.4-•J ,� u .^-7r-,.•.L..J ..Jt i. .+ r.-�l .i1...4 \r.11. ��� 1v 'T GRANT OF OPEN-SPACE EASEMENT WITH C VENAN "Wilderness Area" Recitals IMEREAS, 1. The undersigned, THE TRUST FOR- HIDDEN VILLA, a California non-profit corporation, hereinafter called "GRANTOR" , is the owner of a remainder interest in and to that certain real property hereinafter called the "Subject Property" , situated in the County of Santa Clara, State of California, more particularly described in Exhibit "A" and shown on Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference , which remainder interest follows a life estate interest of Frank B. Duveneck in such property. 2. It is the desire of GRANTOR to grant to MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, a public district , hereinafter called "DISTRICT" , an open-space easement on, upon, over, across and under said Subject Property pursuant to Chapter 6. 6 (conmencing with Section 51070) of Part 1 , Division 1 , Title 5 Of the Government Code. 3. GRANTOR and DISTRICT recognize the scenic, aesthetic and special character of the region in which their respective properties are .located, and have the common purpose of conserving the natural values of their respective properties by the conveyances of an open-space easement on, over, and across the Subject Property which shall conserve and protect the ani^al , fish, bird and plant population and prevent the use or development of that property for any purpose or in any manner �,;hi.ch would conflict with the maintenance of the Subject Property in its natural , scenic , open and wooded condition. 4 . GRANTOR operates a program of environmental education and recreation which is consistent with the purposes of the Open: Space Easement Law, and wants to ensure that this easement will not interfere with its continued use of the Subject Property for that program. NOW THEREFORE, for valuable consideration, receipt of ,,.:hick is hereby acknowledged, 1 GRANTOR hereby grants to the DISTRICT an open-space easement , upon, over and across the Subject Property in perpetuity on the following terms and conditions : 1 . Reservation of Use by GRANTOR GRANT-reserves the right to use the Subject Property in any manner consistent with the stated purposes , terms, conditions , restrictions and covenants of this easement and with existing zoning and other laws , rules and regulations of the State of California and the County of Santa Clara, or the agency having jurisdiction, as such laws , rules and regulations may hereafter from time to time be amended. GRANTOR further specifically reserves the right to do the following, such right in no way to be considered as a limitation of the general reservation of right described in the preceding paragraph: (a) Build fences and gates of a rustic nature and erect signs as necessary to maintain security of the property; (b) Construct and maintain trails for hiking and riding within the easement area, including both internal trails and connecting trails with adjacent DISTRICT land, such latter trails to be planned under mutual agreement with DISTRICT regarding location; (c) Remove diseased and/or dead plants and trees and remove such timber as may be required for fire Prevention , or public health and safety (including a program of controlled burning) ; (d) Plant native species of plants ; (e) Engage in scientific research and/or gathering of specimens of such a nature and in such a way as to not jeopardize the natural and scenic character of the property; and (f) Construct , maintain and repair water collection, storage and distribution systems for use by GRANTOR and the Duveneck Family; (g) Clear up to three (3) acres of brush (but no specimen trees) for the purpose of construction of one "rustic campsite" and one "primitive campsite" , each campsite not to exceed one (1) acre in size , at locations to be determined by GRANTOR, each campsite to be used day or night by no more than 40 persons at one time; 2 (h) Provide and maintain portable toilet facilities within the above referenced "primitive campsite". (i) Drill a well and install a storage tank for water to be used at the above referenced "rustic campsite" and/or install water pipes to serve the campsite; (j ) Build and use a firepit and use camp stoves within each of the above referenced campsites ; and (k) Build a rustic shelter within the above referenced "rustic campsite" not to exceed 1 , 000 square feet, together with a storage shed for equipment and firewood; (1) Provide suitable and adequate permanent toilet facilities within the above referenced "rustic campsite"; (m) Use motorized equipment for building the above referenced fences , shelter, and toilet facilities and to maintain and service the property. 2 . Limitations on Use by GRANTOR GRANTOR covenants and agrees for itself and its successors and assigns , except where contrary to the above described rights specifically retained, GRANTOR shall not do any of the f 0 1 ic-virg : (a) Erect , construct , place , or maintain or authorize the erection, construction, placement or maintenance of any improvement , building or structure or any other thing whatsoever on the Subject Property other than such improvements , buildings , structures , or other things existing on said property at the time of the granting of this easement unless approval is first obtained from the DISTRICT for erection of such improvement , building, or structure. (b) Use or authorize the use of the Subject Property for any purpose except as open space and for the continued current use of the property for education and recreation, including but not limited to hiking , riding, picnicking , camping, youth hostel , farm tours , and other related activities . 3 (c) Use or authorize others to use the Subject Property or any portion thereof as a parking lot , storage area or dumpsite or otherwise deposit or authorize to be deposited on said Subject Property or any portion thereof temporarily or otherwise anything whatsoever which is not indigenous or natural to said Subject Property. (d) Cover or cause the Subject Property to be covered in whole or in part with any asphalt , stone , or concrete or other material which does not constitute natural cover for the land, and shall not otherwise disturb the natural cover for the land. (e) Fish, trap , hunt , capture, kill or destroy or authorize the fishing , trapping, hunting, capturing or destruction of fish or aquatic life of the Subject Property except in conjunction with scientific research and/or for health or safety purposes . (f) Hunt or trap or authorize the hunting or trapping of animal life on the Subject Property. Pursuant thereto , GRANTOR, its successors or assigns , shall not trap, kill , capture or destroy or authorize the trapping, killing, capturing or destruction of animal life on the Subject Property except under prior written permission of the County of Santa Clara for health and safetypurposes only. P Pi (g) Divide or subdivide the Subject Property or than under threat of otherwise conv ey other a Y condemnation) a portion of such property less than the whole to one or more parties or convey said Subject Property to two or more parties each of whom acquire title to less than the whole of the Subject Property. As used herein "party" means and includes the person, corporation, partnership , or other legal entity capable of holding title to real property. (h) Cut , uproot or remove or authorize the cutting, uprooting or removal of timber or trees or other natural growth found or located on said Subject Property except as may be required for fire prevention, elimination of diseased growth, or construction and maintenance of foot trails. (i) Excavate or grade or authorize any excavation or grading to be done or place or authorize to be 4 placed any sand, soil, rock, gravel or material whatsoever on Subject Property except for construction and maintenance of foot trails and the above referenced campsite. (j ) Operate or authorize the operation on the Subject Property of any motor bike , trail bike, go cart, or other motor driven or motor powered vehicles except those motor vehicles reasonably necessary for the use of GRANTOR for the accomplishment of the purposes for which the Subject Property is used pursuant to the terms and conditions , restrictions and covenants set forth herein for the Subject Property. (k) Place any advertising signs of any kind or nature on the Subject Property except for identification and directional purposes consistent with the use of the Subject Property as further provided herein. (1) Plant vegetation on the Subject Property except for approved soil management , erosion control , reforestation and landscape screening; all vegetation so planted shall be native California vegetation indigenous to the area. (m) Excavate or change the topography of the Subject Property except as allowed and approved in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof. (n) Allow the use of firearms or dangerous weapons on the Subject Property by the public. (o) Authorize the use of fireworks or pyrotechnics on the subject property. (p) Play or perform or allow the playing or performance of loud and disturbing amplified music. (q) Build, light or maintain, or authorize others to build, light or maintain any open or outdoor fire except in areas provided and designated for this purpose. (r) Mine , extract, sever or remove , or permit or cause to be mined, extracted, severed or removed any natural resource found or located on, above, or under the Subject Property in a manner that would jeopardize or alter the natural scenic character of the property, or to otherwise engage in any activity on the subject property 5 which will or may destroy the natural and scenic characteristics of 'the Subject Property. 3. Rights of DISTRICT Ihe DISTRICT shall have the right to periodic inspection of :he property with prior notification of GRANTOR who shall receive in a timely manner a copy of the report of such inspection by DISTRICT. Limitations on Use by DISTRICT 'she DISTRICT s-E-all not utilize tH—eSubject Property in any 7=--er whatsoever, except as provided in paragraph 6 herein-below. 5 No Authorization for Public Trespass _ Ie granting oF this easement and its acceptance by D'S-RTC:. does not authorize and is not to be construed as authorizing the public or any member thereof to trespass upon or use all or any portion of the Subject Property or as granting to the public or any member thereof any tangible rights in or to the Subject Property or the right to go upon or use or utilize the Subject Property in any manner whatsoever , it is understood that the purpose of this easement is solely to restrict the use to which the Subject Property may be put so that Subject Property may be kept in its natural condition , subject_,ect to continued use by the GRANTOR for its purposes and uses . 6 . Enforcement GRANTOR grants to DISTRICT, the right, but not the obligation, to enter upon the Subject Property for the purpose of rer-oving any building, structure , improvement or other thing whatsoever constructed, erected, placed, stored, deposited or maintainedon the Subject Property contrary to the stated purposes of this easement or to any term, condition, restriction or covenant of this easement or to prevent or prehilbit any activity which is contrary to the stated purposes , terms , conditions , restrictions or covenants of this easement W-,—ch -,,ill or may destroy the natural and scenic characteris- tics c-_F the Subject Property, subject however to thirty (30) days %,.,-- itten notice to Grantor by DISTRICT before commencement Of a-v action on the part of DISTRICT under this paragraph. The stated purposes , terms , conditions , restrictions and cc---e-rants set forth herein and each and all of them may be s-:)Ecifrically enforced or enjoined by proceedings in the Court of the State of California. 7 . Mutual Inde 1mn* t y Each party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other 6 from any and all claims arising out of activities conducted by or under the auspices of the indemnifying party. 8. Condemnation In the event that any portion of that land presently known as Hidden Villa Ranch and owned by The Trust for Hidden Villa arc/or Frank Duveneck during the term of this easement is Sou—hz to be condemned for public use , this easement and each am e-,,ery term, condition, restriction and covenant contained herein shall terminate as of the time of the filing of the ==1-aint in condemnation. The GRANTOR shall be entitled to such compensation for the taking as it would have been entitled to , had the Subject Property not been burdened by this easement; provided, however, that each and every stated term, condition , restriction and covenant of this easement shall be observed by GRANTOR, its successors or assigns , during the pendency of such action and provided further that in the event such action is abandoned prior to the recordation of a Final Judgement in Condemnation relative to any such property or port-1-on thereof and not actually acquired for a public use , the Sul-Ject Property shall, at the time of such abandonment , or at the tire it is determined that such property shall not be taken for public use , once again be subject to this easement and to each and every stated purpose , term, condition , restriction and covenant of this easement ; provided, however , that if the Subject Property is sought to be acquired, appropriated, or condemned for a use incompatible with this open space easement as defined herein, by any other public or quasi-public entity, the presumptions contained in Section 1240. 680 of the Code of Civil Procedure and Section 5542. 5 of the Public Resources Code may be asserted by DISTRICT to protect its interest in the Subject Property, and preserve the open space character thereof. 9. Enforceable Restriction This easement and each an every term, condition, restriction and covenant contained herein constitutes an enforceable restriction pursuant to the provisions of Section 8 of Article XIIT of the California Constitution and Chapter 6 . 6 - (co=encing with Section 51070) of Part 1 , Division 1 , Title 5 of the Government Code and shall bind GRANTOR and its successors and assigns and each and all of them and is intended to run with the land. GR.z'_'_;T0R: TRUST FOR HIDDEN VILLA, a California non-profit corporation : Date: 'President , Board ot I Directors 7 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ss. i C0U:'TY OF - Ce-.) On /V 1983 , before the undersigned, a Notary Public`for the State of California, personally appeared /} 1.-e-L-( C . /Jdl , (�:Y , known to me to be the person whose name is s—uubscribed to the within instrument , and acknowledged that executed the same. OFFICIAL SEAL ` =3ORA4 i YNI COC?ER , ?CT,:.kY PUBLIC-CALIFORNIA • '°; SANTA CLA?A COUNTY " MY mmm, expires DE 14, 1984 B Date: Vice Presi ent , Boar of Directors STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) C COUT"' OF Y ) s. N On '��L.-G`t1 1 C� 1983 , before the undersigned, a Notary PuEli` for. the State of California, personally appeared j +f EL 10 7 , known to me to be the person whose narne is subscribed to the within instrument , and acknowledged that,_ executed the same. �- , ;bay OFFICIAL SE,- !' - F of t RAH LYVN COQPER .� FU3LIC- C L l;.O-l i SANTA C(ARA C^} . J�iTY rtY Comm. expires DEC 14, 1?^4 ACCEPTED: GRANTEE: MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, a public District : By President , Board o Directors ATTEST: Date: Clerk of the Board o Directors 8 LEGAL DESCRIPTION -- WILDERNESS AREA All that Real Property situated in the County of Santa Clara, State of California, being more particularly described as fo'fc .ti s All that Real Property Described as: PARCEL ONE, PARCEL TWO a_^d -A,.CEL THREE as conveyed to Hidden Villa, Inc. , a corporation, from Frank B.. Duveneck, as Grantor, by Gift Deed dated j,—,ne 3, 1982 and recorded on June 4 , 1982 in Book G826 at Pace 58 , serial number 7382216 , Official Records of the County o Sannta Clara, State of California. EXCEPTING THEREFORM all that land lying Easterly of the most Westerly line (and the Southerly prolongation thereof) of that certain 40. 675 acre parcel of land as shown on that certain Record of Survey Map' recorded I-larch 25, 1982 in Book 497 of Maps , at Page 47, Official Records of the County of Santa Clara, State o= California and lying Northerly of the 640 foot contour line as shcwn on the Mindego Hill Quadrangle. Said Parcel described herein contains 348 acres more or less. ;HIBIT Pa0e ^1-of i ■ . e � 9 I i' ,s•. t M-83-135 (Meeting 83-28 Ad, November 22, 1983) 0 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM November 12 , 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager; J. Boland, Operations Supervisor SUBJECT: Rancho Lower House Roof Repair Bids Introduction: With the adoption of the use and management plan for the Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve dated September 21 , 1983 (see report R-83-40) , you approved converting the lower house into a Ranger residence and multiple use facility. Funding was included in the FY 83-84 Open Space Management budget to cover the cost of the project, and totalled $12,500 for Ranger residence conversion, roof repairs, and required improvements to the multiple use facility. Because the existing roof is in such poor condition and protection of the rafters from dry rot is essential to the structural integrity of the building, staff solicited formal bids from roofing contractors as an initialstep. Discussion: During the formal bid process, staff encountered some rather significant and unanticipated obstacles . Several prospective roofing bidders declined to participate in the bidding process, citing extremely difficult access for their large trucks and the recent confusion over applicable fire and building codes in the west of Interstate 280 portion of the Los Altos area. With the assistance of the Los Altos Fire Marshal, staff determined that, at least for the present time, fireproof roofing materials would be required in that particular area. Written specifications were subsequently prepared and the project was advertised. The formal bids that were received by the District are all considerably higher than anticipated due to the extra fire protection requirements (see Exhibit A) . Guy's Roofing, although appearing to be the lowest bidder, did not include the required fireproof layer of sheet rock for a shake roof, and declined to furnish a figure for a fiberglass composition roof. We therefore feel it is not the lowest responsible bid. Roofing Services Company came in with the lowest applicable bid at $9, 472 for fiberglass composition and also expressed a willingness to complete the project as soon as possible. Added funding sources, including specific dollar amounts to complete the conversion of the Multiple Use Facility and Ranger residence, will be identified and requested at a Board meeting in January 1984 . Com- pletion of the work should occur before May 1984 . Recommendation: I recommend that you authorize staff to award the contract to Roofing Services Company for an amount not to exceed $9, 472 for re- roofing the lower residence and garage at the Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. TRACTOR LOG Date Description of Work Operator Starting Hours Ending Hours Implement Location II Blade = Mower o Box Scraper Date Description of Work Operator Starting Hours Ending Hours Implement Location 77Blade a Mower m Box Scraper bate Description of Work Operator Starting Hours Ending Hours Implement Location 23 Blade p Mower ,p Box Scraper Date Description of Work Operator Starting Hours Ending Hours Location Implement 13 Blade a Mower Q Box Scraper Date Description of Work Operator Starting Hours Ending Hours Location Implement E2 Blade a Mower 11 Box Scraper M-83-135 Page two EXHIBIT A Lower Rancho House Roofing Bids Contractor Materials Shake Fiberglass Guy's Roofing $ 7,700 No Bid Roofing Services Co. $12,300 $ 9,472 Adams Roofing Co. $14 , 400 $11,025 Responsible Roofing, Inc. $15, 500 $10,608 *Excluded required fireproof sheet rock base v AAw %pe 0 amm C =PENINSUIA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: F .Y.I . DATED: 11/17/83 i ." V MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 't1 (415)965-4717 t November 14 , 1983 Ms. Ann Gibbons Peninsula Times,-Tribune 4 P.O. Box 300 Palo Alto, CA 94302 Dear Ann, I understand from Bill Shilstone that you' ll be cover- ing the news ,from the Midpenins-ula Regional Open Space District. , sub- ject, I think you will find us an interesting sub g 'ect particularly with things like ' special the ec almeeting 7 P Y g P on Hassler coming up on Tuesday night November 22 in San Carlos. I; As Public Communications Coordinator for the District, # I 'd like to offer you my help in getting the news from I�. our agency. Enclosed is some literature to gave you an overview of who we are and what we do. We' ll also be sending you our agendas and complete packet materials in advance of each of our Board meetings, which are a ordinarily held here at our offices at 7: 30 p.m. the second an d fourth We dnesday Y of each month. And we will be very appreciative of your getting notices of these meetings into the Government Calendar on a regular basis . ) Please feel free to call me at any time at (415) 965-4717 with your questions . If I can't answer them, I 'll help you get in touch with the people who can. I ' ll also be happy to arrange for you to tour some of the District lands whenever you have some free time . In the meantime, I look forward to meeting you and to * ° being of whatever assistance I can. Sincerely, I Charlotte MacDonald Public Communications, Coordinator Herbert A,Grench,Genera!Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,Nonette G.Hanko.Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley.Harry A.Turner.Daniel G.Wenden Office of the Sheriff BRENDAN P.MAGUIRE SHERIFF LEONARD E.CARDOZA s UNDERSHERIFF a HAROLD N.BARKER ASSISTANT SHERIFF COUNTY OF SAN MATEO HALL OF JUSTICE AND RECORDS • REDWOOD CITY CALIFORNIA 94063 TELEPHONE (415) 364-1811 ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE SHERIFF November 1, 1983 Mr. Herb Grench, General Manager Mid Peninsula Open Space District 375 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022 Dear Mr. Grench: On behalf of the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, please accept my thanks for your participation in our recent Search and Rescue Disaster Training Seminar. This was the largest training exercise this department has ever held with over 160 participants. I was there during part of the day and was extremely impressed with the roles played by so many people and organizations. Special thanks go to David Hanson and Jim Boland who assisted in planning the activities that day. We look forward to the assistance of the Mid Peninsula Open Space District in future training exercises. Sincerely, , RE AN P. MAGU Sheriff ss November 11, 1983 Board of Supervisors Government Center Redwood City, CA 94063 RE: Hassler Buildings Dear Board of Supervisors: As a nation we have to get back to using common sense and stop wasting our resources. To destroy those fine Hassler buildings will leave it's scars that will remain for many generations. If it was meant to be open space those building should never have been allowed to be built in the first place. I believe it is a crime to have allowed that property to be unoccupied and left as a burden to the community all these past years. The San Mateo County Arts Council has a good proposal for conservation of our resources, and a benifit to the community. I say - Go for it! Very truly yours, Rut Silnes 1121 Douglas Ave. , Burlingame, CA 94010 HOEBICH VENTURE MANAGEMENT. INC. 850 HAMILTON AVENUE PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA 94301 (415) 326-5590 November 14, 1983 Dear Supervisor Ward: I am writing to urge the Board of Supervisors to strongly support the group that is trying to stop the MROSD from demolishing the Hassler buildings. I have taken friends of mine, who are well known developers in the Peninsula, to visit the Hassler site. They were most impressed by the soundness of the construction, the architectural style, its beauty and its fine setting. They also agreed that the buildings were well suited to be utilized as an arts/cultural/ nature center. I invited Congressman Ed Zschau to visit the site. He too felt it was a valuable resource as well as being of historical interst. He endorsed the Art Council 's proposed use for the buildings. Jan Popper, International Conductor and professor of Music, was totally entranced by these very fine buildings set in 300 acres of protected parklands. He felt that superb opportunities for creativity would be afforded to the artist in facilities of this quality on this site which offers unparalleled vistas, peace and natural beauty. It could, if we support it, become a very special resource available to the artists of the Bay Area as well as to national and international artists, in all medias, to practice and perfect their art for the benefit of all. The experience would be a shared one as the hiker, visitor, school child and layman would be able to interact and visit with the artists as they themselves would interact with each other. In saving these buildings it will provide us, in the Bay Area, with a unique chance to observe, listen and learn about art and its creation-whether it be dance, music, sculpture or painting. If the decision is made to keep the Hassler Buildings, I would like to suggest that the $260,000 that was allocated for demolition costs should be rechannelled and invested in the renovation of the buildings. November 14, 1983 Page Two We have a rare opportunity to create a Center for both the performing and visual arts to come together--to learn from each other. May we have the foresight and courage to take full advantage of the situation now being offered to us and create a Center for the Arts of International caliber. Yours sincerely, ED ZSCHAU 429 CANNON BUILDING 12TH DISTRICT,CALIFORNIA WASHINGTON,O.C.20515 )202)225-5411 MEMBER: COMMITTEE ON DISTRICT OFFICE: FOREIGN AFFAIRS 505 WEST OLIVE AVENUE Congress of the united otates SUITE 125 FO SUNNYVALE,CALIFORNIA 94088 1408)730-5555 touse of Rgrematibes Sa$hinAton, B.C. 20115 November 16 , 1983 Herbert Grench 373 Distel Circle Los Altos , Ca 94022 Dear Herbert : I 'm writing to express to you and the other members of the Open Space District Board my strong support for the San Mateo Arts Council proposal to preserve the Hassler Home site as a fine arts center. Recently , when I toured the facility on a beautiful Sunday morning , I was struck by how perfect it would be for artists of all kinds to create and to share their talents . The facility seemed like it was made for artists ' workshops , music studios and ballet practice rooms . Its architecture and red tile roofs blend into the incredibly inspiring setting. As a fine arts center, the facility would enhance , not diminish, the beauty of its peaceful surroundings . It would be a shame to have these buildings demolished, espe- cially since the cost of restoration is comparable to removing them and far less than that of building a comparable complex from the ground up. In addition to the economic factor, there is no limit to the pleasures and appreciation young and old alike could get from a creative center combining so beautifully the arts and nature . Members of the County Board of Supervisors have assured me that the County will assume ultimate responsibility for the facility, but perhaps I could assist on the federal level in securing a grant from the National Park Service . I want to do everything I can to support and encourage the project to provide a place where artists and art lovers can gather, create , and share their talents with the world. Let me know how I can help. Sincerely , Ed schau Member of Congress 147 Almendral Ave. Atherton,Ca. 94025 November 12, 1983. Dear Supervisor Ward: Thank you for your response on August 8 to my letter urging the conservation and use of the Hassler buildings . Since the debate continues, I would like to state again how much the citizens of this county have to gain from the development of this complex for artistic and cultural uses. The beautiful and unique location of these buildings provides a rare opportunity to establish an outstanding environment for artists, performers, and audiences. The existing structures fit beautifully into their natural setting - rare indeed in today' s economic world where building costs dictate much greater densities. The struggle to maintain open space in urban areas is normally a fight to preserve natural environments from development. In this instance the MROSD has the opportunity to incorporate mixed uses of the most fortuitous kind. Retaining the buildings provides a transition zone which enriches the experiences of the local urban population. The release, of 12 acres out of 293 need not impinge on the remaining open space. There are also formidable and costly problems in attempting to return graded and already developed terrain to a natural landscape. The MROSD should forego doctrinaire assessments of this property and provide for the citizens of the Midpeninsula a rare opportunity to blend nature and culture. Sincerely yours , Edith Shoor •� MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM.: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: F.Y.I . DATED: 11/22/83 VOICE TEACHER 40 SAW MILL LANE - MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA 94043 - (415) 961-S993 November 16, 1983 Herbert Grench, Genl. Manager Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District 373 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA. 94022 Dear Mr. Grench, The proposed Creative Center for the Arts in Nature would offer some exciting and rewarding educational opportunities which are not presently available in the Bay Area. For the past 35 years, I have been actively involved in several musical groups as a performer and I am Director of the Palo Alto Yamaha Music School besides being a private voice teacher. From my experiences in the musical community, I know how difficult it is to find suitable space at an affordable fee for non-profit organizations to use for various kinds of activities. As a member of Schola Cantorum (150-voice choral society) Louis Magor, director and the Chancel Choir of Palo Alto First United Methodist Church, Leroy Kromm, Minister of Music, I know how much a local facility for day or weekend retreats is needed. It has been necessary to go to Marin and Santa Cruz to find the combination of adequate choral rehearsal space, food preparation or barbecue and dormitory for overnight stay along with a beautiful and inspiring setting. Both Lou Magor and Leroy Kromm feel this kind of retreat with concentrated rehearsal along with the opportunity for closer relationships between the singers greatly enhances the artistic performance of the choirs and their overall contribution to the musical community. A Creative Center for the Arts could also be used as a summer camp for high school and college musicians similar to the 2-month program at Interlochen, Michigan music camp that I attended in 1942 when I was a senior in high school, (Since that time the University of Michigan has made the camp facilities plus new permanent buildings into a year-round music school) For young singers and instrumentalists to share their musical talents and to study with famous per- formers and conductors along with the inspiration of natural surroundings is an unforgettable experience. As director of Yamaha Music School (basic musicianship course for ages 4-6) I think there is great potential for the future to provide an academy or con- servatory for young students in music, art and dance. Young people need the extended experience gained from seminars and group participation which is so limited in our public schools. Since the Open Space Districts primary purpose is to protect our natural resources and not buildings, I feel that it would be much wiser for the San Mateo County Building Dept. to work with contractors and volunteer help on the preservation of the buildings. The Open Space Board could then be respon- sible for the grounds and compatible use permits. To lose this opportunity to acquire a facility for a Creative Arts Center at a fraction of the cost of anything comparable would be letting down not only this generation of artists and musicians but future generations in this very cultured community. Sincerely yours, Member of National Association of Teachers of Singing, Inc. V C All G Aa f ti NL u .� �� ,fie _ � ��—✓��G� L Gc -:�14 U j� 0�Fi✓% 4--?Or 7'-4 ,/lta—�- ,A-41 U / I °7 -- - � / � 10 . 7' wnirnu 6 _ A550( iAT � 5 Herbert Grench November 11 , 1983 Mid-Peninsula Regionil Open Spice District 373 Distel Circle Los Altos , CA 94022 Dear Sirs ; After touring the Hassler health facilities and land, I am compelled to address the challenge that faces you at this time . As an artist I envision the site ideal and potentially invaluable as a well spring of creativity and human vision. But as a custodian of the Earth, I feel an issue like this is pivotal to Man ' s communion and co-creatorship with the Earth. Often we feel one opinion excludes the possibility of another . Humanity has progressed to a point where we must cooperate and interact with seemily opposing energies in order to exist. Sometimes we are so wrapped up in our own direction that we forget the Earth is an evolving entity as well. The Earth is a gift to us and exists to serve . It inables us to fulfill our destinies . Likewise , we are a gift to the Earth with the ability to serve and participate in it ' s fulfillment . To the degree that humanity can attune to a conscious living Earth with a vast complexity of needs , is the extent in which it acknowledges the dignity of itself and the Earth. The Hassler land has displayed a strong healing phenomenon in the past which has recently become dormant as a result of Man ' s withdrawal. Man ' s attraction to this land has not only contributed to his own health, but has fulfilled one of the inherent properties of the Earth as a natural healer . Healing energies exist to serve a function of cleansing, they prepare one to give birth to the new. Once we are healthy we are naturally prompted to activity. Creativity is the source behind activity. The Hassler property as an expression of the Earth ' s attributes has completed the healing cycle and become dormant. A transformation has taken place and now the lands energies are prepared to bring fourth the creative . Man ' s opportunity is to allow this phenomenon and fulfillm.-ent to take place . I� 5838 OCCIDENTAL • OAK LAN D CA 94608 • 41 5 - 654 - 8371 • wn , rnu A550( iAT � 5 In viewing the Hassler property we find a choice ; to disallow Man the opportunity to merge energies with the Earth, out of the fear of past violations ; or to embrace our co- creatorship and move in the direction of a harmonious union. With the thought in mind , that the earth is far more than a beautiful place to behold , but a conscious entity to interact with and attune to ; I urge you to consider the full spectrum of the Earth/Human relationship. Each party can fulfill itself at the inclusion of the other ! It is my belief that we are all blessed with many visions , let us work together to free each other ' s limitations so that we and the Earth can shine ! 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