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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415)965-4717
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday BOARD OF DIRECTORS 375 Distel Circle, D-1
January 9 , 1985 Los Altos , California
A G E N D A
(7 : 30) ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (December 12, 1984 ; December 19, 1984)
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
(7 : 45) 1. Recitation of Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag -- C. MacDonald
(7 : 55) 2 . Election of Board Officers for 1985 -- D. Wendin
NEW BUSINESS WITH NO ACTION REQUESTED
(8 :10) 3 . Appointment of Board Committees -- H. Grench
(8 : 25) 4 . Informational Presentation on South Bay Wetlands Coalition--D. Hansen
(8 : 40) 5. Dedication Status of District Lands -- D. Hansen
OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
(8 : 50) 6. Adoption of New Relative Site Emphasis Plan and Use and Management
Review Schedule -- D. Hansen
(8 : 55) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
CLAIMS
CLOSED SESSION (Personnel and Litigation Matters)
ADJOURNMENT
TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: When an item you're concerned with
appears on the agenda, please address the Board at that time.
Otherwise, you may address the Board under Oral Communica-
tions. When recognized, please begin by stating your name
and address. Conciseness is appreciated. We request that you
complete the forms provided so that your name and address can
be accurateZy included in the minutes.
Herbert A.Grench,General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Nonette G.Hanko,Teena Henshaw,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley,He"A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin
Meeting 84-28
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415)965-4717
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DECEMBER 19, 1984
MINUTES
I. ROLL CALL
President Daniel Wendin called the meeting to order at 7 :40 P.M.
Members Present: Daniel Wendin, Teena Henshaw, Edward Shelley, Nonette
Hanko, Harry Turner, Katherine Duffy, and Richard Bishop.
Personnel Present: Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, David Hansen, Charlotte
MacDonald, Del Woods, Stanley Norton, and Emma Johnson
II. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
E. Johnson stated that the Board had received the following written commu-
nications:
1) a letter dated November 16, 1984 from Portola Heights Association
expressing its concern for proposed trails involving Lambert and Peters
Creeks as well as other trails which would impact the Association' s
Long Ridge properties;
2) a letter dated December 13, 1984 from Gloria Sarin commenting on the
GRC report and enclosing her research paper on environmental education
and nature study programs available through public recreation departments
in Santa Clara Ccunty, and
3) a letter dated December 14 from Richard Bullis regarding MROSD plans
for trails in the area adjacent to Skyline Boulevard and Russian Ridge
Open Space Preserve.
R. Bishop stated the Board' s consensus that a letter drafted by staff be
sent to Portola Heights Association. The letters from Gloria Sarin and
Richard Bullis were also referred to staff.
III. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
D. Wendin stated that the agenda was adopted by Board consensus.
IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Robert Fisse, Star Route 2, Box 402, La Honda, asked if the building
material on Coal Creek Open Space Preserve was from the demolition of the
former Rose property. D. Hansen responded that some was from another
location, and that it will all be removed.
Thomas Kavanaugh, 1726 Spring Street, Mountain View asked when the Board
intends to implement the new State law regarding the Brown Act. H. Grench
answered that the District will implement new procedures in January or
February and will be very careful until then not to violate the new law.
V. NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
A. Proposed Addition to the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve (Martin
Property)
C. Britton, referring to report R-84-54 dated December 13 , 1984 , stated
that the purchase price for the 3 . 3 acres is $100, 000 and is considered
to be at the lower end of the value range based on real estate sales
in the area.
Herbert A.Grench,General manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Nonette G.Hanko,Teena Henshaw,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.SreVey,Harry A.Turner.Daniel G.Wendin
Meeting 84-28 Page two
D. Hansen said that the acquisition will give the District flexibility
in trails planning and that the District will work with the Town of
Portola Valley in developing the trails plan.
T. Kavanaugh asked if Portola Valley will be participating in purchasinc
the property. C. Britton responded that the acquisition is not high in
the Town' s priorities, and the Town will not be participating.
Motion: H. Turner moved that the Board adopt Resolution 84-56, a
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeningula
Regional Open Space District Authorizing Acceptance of Purchase
Agreement, Authorizing Officer to Execute Certificate of
Acceptance of Grant to District, and Authorizing General
Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary to
Closing of the Transaction (Windy Hill Open Space Preserve--
Lands of Martin) . N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion
passed 7 to 0.
Motion: H. Turner moved that the Board tentatively adopt the use and
management recommendations contained in report R-84-54, in-
cluding naming the property as an addition to the Windy Hill
Open Space Preserve, and indicate its intention to dedicate
the property as public open space. N. Hanko seconded the
motion. The motion pased 7 to 0.
B. Proposed Addition to Coal' Creek Operi Space Preserve (Hybl Property)
C. Britton summarized report R- 4-53 dated December 13, 1984, noting
that a voluntary settlement had been reached with the property owner
and that the final terms of purchase will be by stipulated judgment.
He said that a $208 , 000 deposit was made and that Board approval was
necessary for an additional $17 , 000 to make up the difference between
the deposit and the $225, 000 arrived at by mutual consent as a fair
price.
D. Hansen reviewed the status of the use and management plan for the
site which had been considered by the Board at its January 25, 1984
meeting.
Discussion centered on notification of adjoining owners who had been
notified when the Board had adopted a Resolution of Public Necessity
to acquire the property. R. Bishop suggested that, since this action
is very much like a new purchase, adjoining landowners should be re-
notified and the final adoption of the interim use and management plan
be held over until after the notification. D. Wendin added that the
spirit of the Rules of Procedure would require another notification
of adjoining owners.
Motion: D. Wendin moved that the Board authorize expenditure of an
additional $17 ,000 for acquisition of the Hybl property.
E. Shelley seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
Motion: D. Wendin moved that the Board tentatively adopt the use and
management recommendations contained in report R-84-53,
tentatively name the site as an addition to Coal Creek Open
Space Preserve, and indicate its intention to dedicate the
parcel as public open space. H. Turner seconded the motion.
The motion passed 7 to 0.
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Meeting 84-28 Page three
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board approve the settlement df
the lawsuit involving the Hybl property for $225, 000 and
authorize staff and counsel to enter into a stipulated judg-
ment for the acquisition of the property. H. Turner seconded
the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
C. Annual Review of Relative Site Emphasis Plan and Use and Management
Plan Review Schedule
D. Hansen summarized report R-84-55 dated December 13, 1984, noting
that the format includes current plans and proposed changes. He said
Purisima Creek Open Space Preserve had been moved up in rank due to
significant additions to the Preserve and that La Honda Creek Open
Space Preserve had been added but is not highly emphasized. major
emphasis of the Plan would include recreational development at Skyline
Ridge, Purisima Creek Redwoods, Kennedy Road Area, and, to a lesser
degree, Los Gatos Creek, San Mateo County Baylands, Hassler, and Long
Ridge Open Space Preserves.
D. Woods explained the legends used in the chart and funding priorities
for each Preserve.
There was some discussion about whether to move Hassler to a higher
priority. H. Turner asked staff to evaluate moving the Preserve to a
higher position, but subsequently withdrew the request when his ques-
tions were answered.
H. Turner suggested that staff look for outside leadership to restore
the windmill at Windmill Pasture. H. Grench noted that staff had
looked for an individual to lead such a group effort.
D. Wendin stated the Board's wish that staff provide explanations of
the Special Projects on the Site Emphasis Chart.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board tentatively adopt the revised
Relative Site Emphasis Plan and the 1985 Use and Management
Plan Review Schedule as contained in report R-84-55 and
amended at the meeting. R. Bishop seconded the motion. The
motion passed 7 to 0.
VI. CLAIMS
Motion: E. Shelley moved that the Board approve revised claims 84-23.
T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
VII. CLOSED SESSION
The Board adjourned to Closed Session at 9:10 P.M.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
The Board reconvened to adjourn at 11: 44 P.M.
Emma Johnson
Secretary
CIAZ B 84-23
Meeting 84-28
December 19, 1984 .
_?.�tTISED
MIDPENINSULA P.EGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTPTCT
C L A I M S
Aroun;: Name Description
7746 $ 5.86 maker Graphics M.'m Repro&,ct=on
7747 51.05 r� Bechard ,
purse-mt-?rivate Vehicle Expense
7748 480.00 Brauer Grading & �
Pa vin,.• Gradinb Incer-p= & Skyline Properties
7749 59.64 California Water Service tJater Service-?,--richo San Antonio
7750 64:13 C-miden Rental Field St-,2plies
7751 41.11 Clark's Auto Parts District Vehicle Expense
7752 643.88 Creegan & D'An,gelo Consultiri; Fee--Los Gatos Creek Park
7753 9.59 The Dark Roam Photo Process, g Fencing Project
7754 1,260.00 Davey Tree Surgery Co. Tree Service
7755 1,000.00 Deloitte, Haskins & Sells Professicnal Services
7756 71.18 Discount Office Supply Office SLplies
7757 24.$1 Jean Fiddes ReieDu-se^ t-?rivate Vehicle Expense
7758 166.00 First American Title Guaranty Preli.mi_na y Ti---le Report
7759 34.6E Hubbard.& Johnson Ranger Res;g die Expense
7760 19.32 Emma Johnson ReiLrbu=sement-Office Supplies
7761 341.00 Keogh,Marer & Flicker Le al Services
7762 312.00 g
Los Altos Garbage Duster Rent-,-I
17763 10.78 Los Altos Stationers Office Supplies _
7764 27.I5 Los Altos Typecrriter Office St?alies
7765 2,204.55 Beth D. Merrick District E.xIz b t
7766 6.53 Minton's Lumber Field S,--?plies
7767 48.00 Noble Ford Tractor District Vehicle Expense
768 92.24 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Su�)Dlies
7769 50.48 P G & E Utilities
770 608.23 Pacific Bell Telephcre Service
7771 1.81 City of Palo Alto Utilities Utilities
y772 93.07 Pete Ellis Dodge District Vehicle E:q>ense
�773 279.97 Pine Cone Lumber Co. Field Supplies
7774 67.10 Pitney Bowes Postage inter -2emtal
k'�etirC>g 8,4-28
December 19, lc';
REVISE)
# Name Description
7775 S 500.00 M---rtin Potter Pro:-essic-----1 Services
7776 249.010 Q-Tech Te:porary Office Felp
7777 75.00 Recreation & Park Conference Registration
7778 18.11 S & W Equipment Co Dis!=Ict Vehicle E),mense
7779 84.25 Standard Brands Paints Ranger Residence Expense
7780 100.00 State Parks Foundation Trail. Conference Fees
7781 1,400.00 John Tallett Professional Services
7782 105.81 The Hub Schneiders Ra-ager Lh-1-Form EN-pense
7783 40.00 U.S. Postmaster Pelt
7784 163.87 Union Oil Company C,-,- for District Vehicles
7785 24.78 Ellis Wallace Re-z=bu:r-cm--nt-Pri::vate Vehicle E)per-s
7786 200.00 Mary Gundert F�- tior->l Assistance
7787 685.37 Xerox Munthly M?tintenznce & Service
7 788 17,000.00- County Clerk, San Mateo County Hybl Proper-ty Balance
7789 100,CO0.00 First.Amp-rican Title Insurance Pur--Ii=ase-Martin Property
7790 7.83 Crest Copies Blt-e-prints
7791 100.90 Petty.Cash 0;:fice Sim:)lies, Film Processing,
Rescu--ce :� terial, Seminar and
Paring Fees, Personal Vehicle
Expeense
Meeting 84-27
'All
,NilDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
3775 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 940n
(415)965-4717
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DECEMBER 12, 1984
MINUTES
I . ROLL C_A�TL
President Daniel Wendin called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M.
Members Present: Daniel Wendin, Teena Henshaw, Edward Shelley, Nonette
Hanko, Harry Turner, and Richard Bishop. Katherine Duffy arrived at
7 :38 P.M.
Personnel Present: Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, David Hansen, Charlotte
MacDonald, Del Woods, William Tannenbaum, and Emma Johnson.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
November 1-4-, 1984
Motion: R. Bishop moved the approval of the minutes of November 14, 1984 .
E. Shelley seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
November 28 , 1984
Motion: H. Turner moved the approval of the minutes of November 28 , 1984 .
R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed 4 to 0 with
D. Wendin and N. Hanko abstaining because they were absent from
the meeting.
K. Duffy arrived.
III . WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
E. Johnson stated that the Board had received the following written commu-
nications :
1) a letter dated November 16 from Portola Heights Association with
suggestions for the uses and development of Skyline Ridge Open Space
Preserve specifically, and all District lands in general. The attach-
ments to the letter were addressed to 2-M and outlined the Associa-
tion' s concerns regarding fire safety,- sanitation, ecology, and the
nuisance factor;
2) a letter dated December 8 from Harry Haeussler of Los Altos enclosing
his suggestions for the Skyline Ridge Master Plan, favoring safe use of
fires on the Preserve. He also asked to have maps of the proposals
available at the office and the January 16 meeting; and
3) a letter from Lois Hogle of Palo Alto dated November 24 expressing
appreciation for open space and suggesting the District help to pre-
serve the open space on Stanford land as a scenic backdrop to Palo
Alto.
D. Wendin stated the first two letters would be addressed in the agenda
item concerning Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. Ms. Hogle's letter
was referred to staff.
IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Robert Fisse introduced his grandson who was visiting from Twin Falls.
Herbert A Grench,General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Nonette G.Hanko,Teena Henshaw,Richard S.B,shco,Edward G.Shelley,Many A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin
Meeting 84-27 Page 2
V. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
D. Wendin stated that the agenda was adopted by Board consensus.
VI. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A. Declaration of Election Results and Administration of Oath of Office
E. Johnson, ref-erring to memorandum M-84-104 dated December 5, 1984
stated that Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties had forwarded official
results of the election and that the Board was required to declare
Directors Henshaw, Shelley, and Bishop elected Directors for their
respective wards.
Motion: H. Turner moved that the Board declare T. Henshaw, E. Shelley,
and R. Bishop as elected to the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. D. Wendin seconded
the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
The Oath of Office was administered by the Acting District Clerk.
VII. NEW BUSINESS WITH NO ACTION REQUESTED
A. Governmental Research Council Report
H. Grench reviewed memorandum M-84-102 dated December 3 , 1984 and then
introduced Robert Marks, Executive Director of the Governmental Re-: !
search Council of San Mateo.
R. Marks explained that the Council has studied and worked with govern-
mental agencies for 25 years. He expressed his appreciation for the
time, materials provided, and cooperation given by the District's
General Manager during the study. He also thanked Directors Bishop
and Turner for participating in the interviews and apologized to Direc-
tor Hanko for being overlooked. His comments focused on four of the
Council ' s recommendations to the Board:
1) cooperation between the District and its neighbors to make areas
more attractive;
2) annual meetings for planning purposes between the District and
cities and counties, giving staffs and elected officials an
opportunity for input and giving the public of the area a greater
opportunity to give direction to the District;
3) joint budget sessions with San Mateo County leading to greater
efficiency; and
4) an extensive survey of the public to determine what kind and how
much development of District lands is desired.
Board members discussed with Mr. Marks the misconceptions that exist
among some organizations and individuals about the District' s purpose
and charter, that it is not like the East Bay Regional Park District
which the Research Council had used as an examole or model because
the East Bay Regional Park District is a park district for two counties
and because there is a division of responsibility between parks and
recreation departments and the open space district in San Mateo and
Santa Clara Counties.
E. Shelley added his concurrence to other Directors when he reiterated
that a number of the Council ' s recommendations are already being done
and it may be just the degree of emphasis and speed with which the
District is proceeding that differs from the recommendations. He
mentioned the formulation of a master plan for the development of Sky-
line Ridge Open Space Preserve, cooperation with the City of Mountain
View at Deer Hollow Farm, and work by a committee to,..;ard achievina
public transporation to District preserves.
Meet-ing '84-27 page 3
a member of the Public Transporation Committee, invited
the ;,7---pC ' s help in achieving that goal .
To the Councils recommendation that the District conduct a public
poll, several Board members responded that the poll would have to be
care-fully constructed to get valid answers that would be useful to
the District. K. Duffy said it would have to be done in conjunction
with other park and recreation agencies because of the division of
responsibility between the two kinds of entities.
Gloria Sarin, 1344 Stambaugh Street, Redwood City, a recreation-
leisure study graduate from San Jose State suggested leaving the land
alone to balance the developed land and high tech that is prevalent in
the area. She noted that intensive recreation is available elsewhere
in our communities and that open space is for re-creating.
D. Wendin thanked Mr. Marks for his presentation on behalf of the
Board.
R. Bishop noted the presence of Connie Barba and welcomed her to the
meeting.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
A. Final Adoption of Revised Use and Management Plan for Skyline Ridge
Open Space Preserve
D. Hansen sum-narized memorandum M-84-106 dated December 5, 1984.
He said that no further public comments had been received on the use
and management plan and that an overview of the Master Plan had been
prepared to show how District and POST policies relate to the alterna-
tives and proposals under consideration.
D. Woods noted that
t staff had added comments to the considerations in
Table II attached to the report which could generate Board discussion.
Discussion centered on how the Board should respond to the Management
Options Analysis. Board members concurred that the Board should not
inject itself into the planning process for the Master Plan and that
it was inappropriate to establish a Board position at the present
time.
H. Grench noted that the next stage of developing the Master Plan is
development of a draft plan by the Consultant for public and Board
review, that there is concern that 2-M may proceed on one specific
plan which may be unacceptable to the Board, and that therefore some
feedback from the Board was desirable.
D. Wendin expressed the consensus of the Board that individual members
be free to comment through staff on the options but that comments
should not be construed as endorsements. He re-stated that the Board
could serve as a seven member resource to the consultant.
Motion: E. Shelley moved that the Board receive the report for
informational purposes only and refer it to the consultant.
K. Duffy seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
Motion: E. Shelley moved that the Board adopt the Revised Use and
Management Plan for Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve as
contained in report R-84-51. H. Turner seconded the motion.
The motion passed 7 to 0.
R. Bishop wanted the record to show that the Board action was for the
present use and management for Skyline and was independent from the
planning being done by the District consultant.
Meeting 84-27 page 4
B. Final Adoption of Interim Use and Management Plan for Addition to
Wind- Hill 0--en Space Preserve (Lands of Fiore)
D. Hansen su-moiarized memorandum M-84-101 dated November 30, 1984
noting that no further public comment had been received and that
escrow had closed on the property.
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board adopt the interim use and
management plan contained in report R-84-44 and dedicated
the property as public open space. H. Turner seconded the
motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
C. Los Gatos Creek Park Fence Bid
D. Hansen, referring to memorandum M-84-105 dated December 5, 1984,
stated that staff and District consultants had discussed the fencing
project with several local fencing companies, but none had bid in the
second round except Central Fence Company. He said that the second
bid did not decline from the first due to labor intensive methods
required to drive fence posts by hand rather than digging holes and
pouring cement. The Company indicated that the cost could be lowered
if access to the job were possible through the adjacent Sisters of
Charity property.
Motion: D. Wendin moved that the Board accept the $116,250 bid from
Central Fence Company to complete the fence at Los Gatos
Creek Park, authorize the General Manager to sign the contract,
and authorize a change order to reduce construction cost by
$1. 20/lineal foot (or a total of $6936) by allowing Central
Fence to enter the property from the Sisters of Charity pro-
perty, if feasible. N. Hanko seconded the notion. The
motion passed 7 to 0.
IX. NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
A. Proposed Addition to the Mt. Umunhum Area of the Sierra Azul Open
Space Preserve (Barlow Property)
W. Tannenbaum summarized report R-84-52 dated December 5, 1984 and
pointed out the location of the 120 acre site on the map. He said
that the cost of $833 per acre represents a favorable purchase price.
D. Hansen stated that the property has three geographic areas and
landscapes and that the ridgetop will offer potential parking site.
He continued that access is via Mt. Umunhum Road and that the existing
roads and trails should be open to hikers and equestrians.
Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board adopt resolution 84-49, a
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District Authorizing Acceptance of
Purchase Agreement - Bargain Sale, Authorizing Officer to
Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District, and
Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other
Documents Necessary to Closing of the Transaction (Sierra
Azul Open Space Preserve Barlow Property) . N. Hanko,
seconded the motion.
Discussion: Tom Kavanaugh, 1726 Spring Street, Mountain
View ash how much of the property is outside the District,
and D. Hansen replied that 40 acres are outside the District
boundaries. N. Hanko added that it is all within the Dis-
trict ' s Sphere of Influence.
The motion passed 7 to 0.
Meeting 84-27 page 5
Mot_:cn: K. Du-_1"_-Fv moved that the Board indicate its intention to with-
hold the property from dedication at this time and tenta-
tively adopt the Interim Use and Management Plan reco=, .enda-
tions contained in the report. H. Turner seconded the motion.
The motion passed 7 to 0.
B. Rescheduling of Second December _.Meeting
H. Grench su=,arized memorandum M-84-100 dated December 3, 1984 . He
said that a second meeting in December is advisable.
.Motion: H. Turner moved that the Board reschedule its second Regular
Meeting in December from December 26 to December 19 at
7 :30 P .M. T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion
passed 7 to 0.
X. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
D. Hansen reported that a field trip to Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve
was attended by 35 people. T. Henshaw added that participants were in all
age groups.
D. Hansen noted that 3 Preserve users had been bitten by dogs at High
Meadow Stable, that the horse population was down from 57 to 23 and that
the owner is not getting rid of manure as quickly as required. District
staff has been looking at alternate stable sites and will report back to
the Board.
D. Hansen said that Brendan Leary, track coach at Mountain View High School
had met with Rangers and is helping staff to formulate an etiquette bro-
chure for runners . Mr. Leary will conduct voluntary monitoring sessions
of runners. T. Henshaw volunteered to work with the runners on the eti-
quette brochure.
C. MacDonald pointed out the new portable District display in the lobby
and said it could be set up in many different configurations and at
different locations in public buildings.
XI. CLAIMS
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board approve revised claims 84-22.
T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
XII. CLOSED SESSION
The Board adjourned to Closed Session at 9: 35 P.M. to discuss land negotii
tions and litigation matters.
XIII. ADJOUR'N'MENT
The Board reconvened to adjourn the meeting at 10: 54 P.M. Emma Johnson
Secretary
CT-AI1S 84-22
Fleeting 84-27
December 12, 1984
Revised
M1DPENa-j' :.-Z,� _.E GIONAL OPEN? SPACE DISTRICT
C L A I M S
Name
Description
7706 $ 409.�-�� A T & T _ ._..s
Telephone Equipment
7707 83.20 Bay :1licrofilm, Inc. Office Supplies
7708 99.95 Jin Boland Reimbursement deal Conference,
Registration for Seminar,Field
Supplies
77 53. 2 Cam--�i.cations Research Co. Radio Repair mid Maintenance
7710 10 93.42 A lice CuTmings Reimbursement- Subscription ,
Private Vehicle Expense
7711 329.27 Jo-� Escobar Field Supplies- Reimbursement
7712 . 500,00 Foss & Associates Professional Services - November
7713 236,69 Foster Bros. Security Systems Field Supplies
7714 32.56 Gordon & Silva Appliances
7715 `gyp Ranger Office Expense
24.50 Mary Q�ndert Photo Processing - Reimbursement
7716 526.54 David Hansen Reimbursement-Conference Tavel Clai:
771.7 176.63 Schneider's
Ranger Uniform Expense
7718 59.19 Hubbard and Johnson
Repairs-Ranger Residence
7719 1,250.00 Dr. Samuel McGinnis Contract Payment-Rancho San Antonio
77.20 149.47 Pacific Bell Phone Stable Stuffy
77 21 407.85 P G & E
Utilities
7722
978.95 Peninsula Oil Co.
Gas for District Vehicles
7723 6,621.13 Pinkerton's , Inc.
77 24 Guard Service
36.93 - Precision Engravers, Inc. Field Supplies
77:25 214.20 Q- Tech
7 26 33,50 Temporary Office Help
Rancho Cobbler & Cleaner Ranger Uniform Expense
7727 67.61 Rancho Hardware Field Supplies
7.28 7.63 R E I Ranger Uniform Expense
7729 101.08 San Francisco Water Dept. Water Service
730 321.63 Scribner Graphic Press, Inc. Brochures
731 450.83 Shell Oil Company Gas for District Vehicles
Claims 84-22
M-eting 84-27
December 1?_,, 1984
Ar'nourt Name a Revised
Description
7732 $409.30 'PamLzula Times Tribune Placement Ad anal Subscription
7733 16.98 Da-avdid TOP Ranger Lb-iform Expense
7734 95.80 U o Graphics Brocm_es-Rancho San Antonio
7735 56.79 5 &y Voorhees Private Vehicle Reimbursement
7736 32.99 Wear-Guard Ranger Uniform Expense
I
7737 10.12 Matthew Bender Resource Documents
7738 51.00 Carl Carlsen Inc. D'istt"rict Vehicle Expense
7739 300.00 Susan Cretekos Guard Services
7740 233.89 Helming's Carburetor District Vehicle Expense
7741 40.00 Honeywell Protection Services Ala= System- Ranger Office
7742 77.37 Charlotte MacDonald Private Vehicle Reimbursement
7743 208.58 ZZZ Sanitation Equi=mot Rental
7744 5,000.00 First American Title Guaranty Baric,,z Acquisition
' 7745 164.96 Petty Cash Office Supplies,25eal Conferences,
Private Vehicle Expenses, Drafting
Suzplies,Ranger Residence Expenses,
Unifo= Expenses,Film,Resource Boo'
M-85-04
(Meeting 85-01
January 9, 1985)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
January 3 , 1985
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
PREPARED BY: C. MacDonald, Public Communications Coordinator
SUBJECT: Recitation of Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
At your meeting of March 14 , 1984 you voted to begin your first
regular meeting in January and the regular meeting closest to
the Fourth of July with the Pledge to the Flag . This tradition
began last July with Brownie Scout Troop #574 of Mountain View
leading the Pledge. On January 9 , 1985 , the Pledge will be led
by members of Boy Scout Troop #80 of Mountain View which has
been active in the community for the past 27 years under the
leadership of Jim Galbraith. The troop ' s activities have in-
cluded many service projects for the District.
Following g the Pledge, there will be a brief slide show on the
theme of "America the Beautiful" .
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M-85-01
(Meeting 85-01
Jan. 9, 1985)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
January 2 , 1985
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
PREPARATION: E. Johnson, Secretary to the General Manager
SUBJECT: Election of Board Officers for 1985
Pursuant to Section 1. 22 of your Rules of Procedure, your election
of new Board officers for the 1985 calendar year is to take place
at your first Regular Meeting in January. Each officer will be
voted on separately by secret ballot, and the candidate receivincr
a majority vote of the members of the Board will be elected. In
the past, the voting has taken place in the order of President,
Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
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M-85-03
(Meeting 85-01
January 9 , 1985)
L
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
January 3 , 1985
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager; A. Cum-
mings , Environmental Analyst
SUBJECT: Informational Presentation on South Bay Wetlands Coali-
tion.
The South BayWetlands Coalition was formed in 1983 to promote
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the protection, restoration, and enhancement of the wetlands and
marshes of San Francisco Bay. It consists of interested indivi-
duals and representatives of various agencies who meet monthly to
discuss threats to wetlands and who consider various proposals
for influencing legislation to protect wetlands . There are sepa-
rate groups for the North and South Bay areas . The South Bay
Wetlands Coalition covers the Bay in San Mateo, Santa Clara, and
Western Alameda Counties . The group has sponsored a wetlands
resolution (attached) endorsed by 13 local organizations .
�
The District may also wish to endorse this resolution. Debi
Jamison, Program Director of the Peninsula Conservation Center,
will be present at your January 9 meeting to tell you in more
detail about the purpose, goals and accomplishments of the group.
1
Suisun
San Benicia ' B" - June 1984
Pablo
Bay
W E T L A N D S R E S O L U T I O N
Golden -
Gate
San
F`ar"' . WHEREAS, the marshes and wetlands of the San r
South Francisco Bay estuarine system are an ecosystem
San Francisco
Bay ,;: of elegance, efficiency and economy of vital
importance to the health and well being of the
3
total Bay Community, and;
Redwood WHEREAS, the marshes are the foundation of the
cuy = A
marine food chain, providing the organic nutrients
Pacific to feed both Bay and ocean life and are an
Ocean irreplaceable nursery for fish and surface
.... ... .. ._ -.. .'ram,•-._ra.. �i-:.
wildlife, and;
ENDORSING ORGANIZATIONS
WHEREAS, the marshes and wetlands of San Francisco
have been reduced from 313 square miles to 59
Committee for Green square miles during this century, and now face
Foothills extinction and the certain destruction of their
great benefits to human health, economy and
East Bay Regional enjoyment, and;
Park District
V WHEREAS, the loss of some 75% of our California
Golden Gate Audubon coastal wetlands means that San Francisco Bay,
Society San Pablo Bay and the Suisun estuarine system
now represent 90% of what is left of the State's
Loma Prieta Chapter wetland complex;
of the Sierra Club
Marin Audubon Society THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we shall promote
and aid the protection, restoration and enhancement
Marin Conservation of wetlands and marshes by URGING:
League
1. A Program of public education and information
Oceanic Society - describing the nature and value of wetlands, their
San Francisco Bay Chapter locations around San Francisco Bay and various
ways by which they can be protected.
Ohlone Audubon Society
2. Strict application of the public trust doctrine
Peninsula Conservation to all wetlands and diked baylands and adjacent
Center Foundation uplands which can serve trust purposes of navigation,
maritime commerce, fish, wildlife, recreation and
San Francisco Bay Chapter open space.
of the Sierra Club
3. Fulfillment of the intent of State Concurrent
Save San Francisco Bay Resolution #28 (authored by Keene, Filante and
Association Kapiloff) adopted in 1979 to expand wetland areas
in the state by 50% within the next two decades.
Sequoia Audubon Society
West Contra Costa (over)
Conservation League
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4. Identification of marsh and wetland areas in General Plans, overlay maps and
ordinances regulating development and subdivisions by cities and counties.
Wetlands are seismically hazardous; subject to flooding; and act as reservoirs
protecting developed areas. Wetlands should be identified in the elements for
Open Space, Conservation and Land Use in General Plans.
5. We urge denial by the Army Corps of Engineers of permits to construct in
wetlands, diked baylands or adjacent upland areas unless in furtherance of public
trust goals and federal and state wetland preservation policies.
6. Support the serious consideration of inclusion of diked baylands and wetlands
under the jurisdiction of the Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC).
7. Support the assignment of highest priority to marsh and wetlands by the State
Resources Agency in its consideration of significant natural areas in San Francisco
Bay.
8. Support the revision of EIR guidelines to protect wetland habitat.
9. Support state and federal programs to emphasize the cumulative environmental
impacts of Bay shoreline use and development projects and for development of a
procedure to evaluate such cumulative impacts on a continuing basis.
10. Support existing State and Federal regulations including the Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act to preserve and enhance wetlands.
I UPLANDS
MHW ORDINARY HIGH WATER .'0 v_
LEVEES, , LLB "• I -
, /� DOCKS, FRESH I ��- ���'FRESH
COASTAL WATER II WATER
PILINGS, WETLANDS WETLANDS I l SWAMPS
ETC TIDELANDS (Vegetation 1111
associated
With salt or MARSHES
gjs+ brackish I
water) or I I
I tt I High Tide I
Line
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY ESTUARY - WETLANDS RESOLUTION:
Wetlands Coalition - North Bay Wetlands Coalition - South Bay
c/o Save San Francisco Bay Association c/o Peninsula Conservation Center
P.O. Box 925 2253 Park Blvd.
Berkeley, CA. 94701 Palo Alto, CA. 94306
(415) 849-3044 (415) 328-5313
WETLANDS RESOLUT-ICN ADZENDUM adopted by South Bay Wetlands Coalition, Oct. 1984
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOL7vrED THAT:
1. Wetland Buffer Zone are lands bordering marshes which protect wetland
species from human disturbance and provide habitat for marsh wildlife
during periods of high water. Because wetland buffer zones are an
integral part of wetland habitat, we advocate the protection of such
areas when development projects are permitted near a wetland.
2. Bond Act Monies. Proposition 18 with $370 million and Proposition 19
with $85 million, both passed in the June 1984 California primary election
provide a significant opportunity for the state to invest in the health
and productivity of bay area wetlands. We encourage the state to maintain
wetlands restoration and acquisition as one of their most important
priorities in the expenditure of these monies within the bay area.
3. Enforcement. Strict enforcement of existing wetlands statutes such as
Section 404 of the federal Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the federal
Rivers and Harbors Act is essential to the preservation of bay area
wetlands. We call upon the Army Corps of Engineers, the Environmental
Protection Agency, and the Regional Water Quality Control Board to provide
adequate funding for wetlands enforcement and to move rapidly in issuing
citations and prosecuting violations of these important wetland laws.
4. Marsh Restoration is a viable and valuable means for repairing previous
damage to wetlands. It is our policy to actively search out and identify
those sites suitable for restoration and to strongly support such efforts.
5. Mitigation for wetland loss is only acceptable if there is no net loss
of wetland acreage, Mitigation acreage is of equivalent habitat value,
and mitigation is accomplished within the same drainage basin as the
proposed development or at least within the same county.. Monitoring
and enforcement of mitigation to insure project success shall be done
on a six month basis
for ten years 'after the development is completed.
6. Salt Ponds are historic baylands* which have been diked and developed to
function as evaporation sites in the commercial production of salt.
Numberous species of waterbirds have grown to favor these created
environments over surrounding baylands of lower salinities. We urge that
local and regional agencies, particularly BCDC, recognize the important
habitat values of salt ponds and work to protect them as working salt
producers or as wildlife habitat.
7. Seasonal Wetlands are areas which become saturated or inundated during
the winter. These include diked historic wetlands now used in agriculture
which often flood during the rainy season. Seasonal wetlands provide an
important habitat for migratory wildlife in the Bay Area. Because
seasonal wetlands are an essential part of the total Bay Area wetland
resource, we urge their retention and protection.
8. Water. The quality and quantity of water flowing into S.F. Bay determines
the overall character and the health of the bay wetlands ecosystem. We
advocate that water quality and quantity standards which protect the
ecological values of S.F. Bay be established. We urge the State Legislature
to establish and maintain programs to monitor bay water quality with specific
emphasis on urban/industrial toxic substances and chemicals contained in
agricultural drain water.
R-85-02
(Meeting 85-01
January 9 , 1985)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REPORT
January 4 , 1985
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager; M. Gundert,
Associate Open Space Planner
SUBJECT: Dedication Status of District Lands
Introduction: In accordance with the Board's adopted Dedicated Lands
Policy (see memorandum M-79-146 , dated November 21, 1979) , an annual
report indicating the status of District lands as dedicated or undedi-
cated public open space is to be presented to you in January of each
year. The dedication status of District lands was last presented to
you at your January 11 , 1984 meeting (see report R-84-03 , dated
January 4 , 1984) .
The Dedicated Lands Policy states : "Normally, undedicated lands within
the District ' s boundaries will be held for future dedication to park or
open space purposes , but only after the necessary planning, boundary
adjustments , provision for permanent access and other changes in config-
uration, which may involve the disposal or exchange of all or portions
of such lands , have been completed. " Throughout the year the individual
undedicated parcels are reviewed as part of the use and management plan-
ning process , and any change in dedication status occurs at that time.
Discussion: The attached Table A summarizes the dedication status of
all District lands by preserve and planning area. Table B is a listing
of the dedication status of lands acquired since December 31 , 1983 , and
Table C is a listing of current undedicated parcels and an explanation
of their undedicated status .
In 1984 , 3015 acres of land were acquired, bringing the total number of
acres in fee title land held by the District up to 16 ,973 . In addition
to this figure, the District acquired 178 acres of lesser interests in
land in the form of open space and trail easements. The total number of
acres of easements held by the District is 1563 . Included in these to-
tals are pending purchases , including 58 acres at Mt. Umunhum and the
15 acre Hybl acquisition. In the easement category, there are a total
of 102 acres pending (34 acres - Mt. Umunhum purchase, 68 acres - Guen-
ther, Lohr) . The District ' s total open space, including the pending
acquisition, is 18 ,609 acres .
Of the 16 ,973 acre total , 14 ,015 acres are dedicated (834) , and 2, 958
acres are undedicated (170) . Most of the undedicated acreage is in the
Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. Undedicated parcels of land are re-
viewed for a status change at the time of use and management review.
During 1984 , no parcels previously undedicated were dedicated at the
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time of use and management review.
Parcels of land which are currently undedicated and should probably be
considered for dedication status at the time of use and management re-
view include the former properties of Catalano, Rose and Fernandez .
Additionally, the District 's open space easement obtained as part of
the District 's 50% share of the acquisition price of the Edgewood
property should certainly be considered for dedication.
Recommendation: I recommend that you review and accept this report
and attached summation of the dedication status of District lands .
Table A
Dedication Status of District Lands
ACREAGE
FEE TITLE EASEMENTS
PLANNING AREA PRESERVE OWNED PENDING DEDICATED UNDEDICATED OWNED* PENDING* TOTAL
1 EDGEWOOD 468 (U) 468
HASSLER 293 293 293
2 PURISIMA CREEK REDWOODS 2511 2511 2511
LA HONDA CREEK 255 255 255
3 COAL CREEK 361 15 147 229 376
LOS TRANCOS 274 274 274
THORNEWOOD 101 87 14 4 (U) 10`
WINDY HILL 702 702 702
4 FOOTHILLS 181 171 10 181
RANCHO SAN ANTONIO 1728 1648 80 638 (D) 2366
5 MONTE BELLO 3009 2943 66 3009
SARATOGA GAP 607 491 116 607
6 LONG RIDGE 605 591 14 182 (D) 796
RUSSIAN RIDGE
675 67
5 9U
675
SKYLINE RIDGE 1 119 111 U 9 13 ( ) 68 1200
7 FREMONT OLDER 734 734 734
8 BRIGGS CREEK 1 1 1
COSTANOAN WAY 2 2 TRAIL `
EL SERENO 1036 985 51 103t,
9 LOS GATOS CREEK PARK 170 170 97 (D) 267
SIERRA AZUL 2285 58 163 2180 50 (U) 34 2427
10 SAN MATEO BAYLANDS RES. 270 270 270
STEVENS CREEK SHORELINE 54 54 ROAD 54
TOTAL 16,973 73 14,030 3016 1,461 102 18,609
*(D) - Dedicated, (U) - Undedicated
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Table B
DEDICATION STATUS OF OPEN SPACE LANDS ACQUIRED DURING 1984
Approx. Approx. Dedicated Undedicated
Open Space Board Approval Former Acreage Acreage Fee Fee Reason for
Planning Area Preserve Date/Closing Date Owner In Fee In Easements - Acreage Acreage Withholding
2. West of Sky- Purisima. 4-18-84/4-20-84 Wilkins 1662 1662
line (North) Creek
Redwoods
LaHonda 4-25-84/4-30-84 Collett 255 255 Determine future
Creek acquisition/devel-
opment patterns
3. Portola Coal Creek 12-13-84/Pending Hybl 1-5 15_
Valley
Windy Hill 3-28-84/3-30-84 Bachtold 27 27
8-22-84/9-21-84 Bowers 1 1
10-24-84/11-27-84 Fiore 19 19 .
11-14-84/11-15/84 P.O.S.T. 1 1
12-19-84/12-28-84 Martin 3 3
Subtotal 51 51
4. Rancho Rancho 3-14-84/4-6-84 Cho 375 375
San San
Antonio Antonio
6. Skyline Skyline 2-22-84/3-7-84 Quinn 80 80
Ridge Ridge 5-23-84/6-1-84 Jenkins 54 9(D) Open Space 54 j
4(D) Trail-
Riparian
5-23-84/6-15-84 P.O.S.T. 96 96
5-23-84/Pending Guenther 39(D) Open Space
5-23-84/Pending Lohr 29(D) Open Space
Subtotal 230 81 230
9. Sierra Los Gatos 9-12-84/10-19-84 Novitiate 17_0 97 170
Azul Creek Park
Sierra 3-14-84/4-6-84 Grossmith 3 3 Possible transfer
Azul
of Density Rights
5-9-84/6-11-84 Carter 10 0
1
11-14-84/12-20-84 Clifford 42 i 42
12-12-84/12-21-84 Barlow 120 120 I
Subtotal 175
175
10. Baylands San Mateo 11-14-82/12-20-84 Westbay
Cty. Bay- Assoc. -9-2 g2
lands Reserve
TOTAL 3015 178 2585 430
(incl. pending)
TABLE C
CURRENT UNDEDICATED PARCELS (FEE)
Planning Reason for
Area Preserve Location Acreage Withholding
2 La Honda Creek Entire Preserve 255 Determine further
acquisition/development
patterns.
3 Coal Creek Central Preserve 229 Possible boundary
(south of Crazy adjustment/sale
Pete's Road)
Thornewood Schilling Lake parcel 14 Possible sale
4 Foothills Page Mill Road (small 10 Possible boundary
non-contiguous parcel) adjustments.
Rancho San Adjacent to Kaiser 80 Possible trade with
Antonio Permanente adjacent owners
5 Monte Bello Adjacent to Stevens 40 Possible transfer to
Creek County Park Santa Clara County Parks
Small non-contiguous 26 Isolated site with no
parcels (Stevens public access
Canyon)
6 Saratoga Gap Parcel non-contiguous 116 Parcel not contiguous
with Preserve with Preserve
(Highway 9)
Long Ridge Surrounding house on 14 Possible trade of
Portola Road leasehold area
8 Briggs Creek Near Howell Reservoir I Possible trade or
off Black Road flexibility in planning
El Sereno 2 parcels - non-contig- 51 Possible trade with
uous with remainder of adjacent owner
Preserve
9 Sierra Azul Entire Preserve with 2180 Possible transfer of
exception of former density rights
P.M. and Associates
property on Kennedy
Road and former
Dietrich Trust pro-
perty at Mt. Umunhum
TOTAL ACREAGE 3016
M-85-02
(Meeting 85-01
January 9 , 1985)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
January 3 , 1985
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager; D. Woods,
Open Space Planner
SUBJECT: Adoption of New Relative Site Emphasis Plan and
Use and Management Plan Review Schedule
Introduction: The annual review of the Relative Site Emphasis Plan
and Use and Management Review Schedule was presented to you at your
December 19 , 1984 meeting (see report R-84-55 dated December 13 , 1984) .
You tentatively adopted the Plan and Schedule and asked that the Plan
include an explanation of the special projects .
Discussion: The attached Plan for Relative Site Emphasis reflects all
the proposed changes which were discussed at your meeting of Decem-
ber 19 , 1984 . On the right side of the Funding/Staffing Priorities
chart staff has indicated more specifically what special projects may
be considered in the upcoming fiscal year.
Two additional modifications to the chart have been made at your request.
1) The funding priority for Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve
brochure has been changed to high priority with a "b" desig-
nation which indicates the District will fund the project or
a portion of the project if alternative funds are unavailable.
2) The funding priority for the Duveneck Windmill Pasture Area
special project (repair of the windmill) will have a "b"
designation.
There have been no additional public comments received since the last
meeting.
Recommendation: I recommend that you adopt the new Site Emphasis Plan
and the 1985 Use and Management Plan Review Schedule as presented here-
in.
FLAN Fool RELATIVE EMPHASIS OF DISTRICT SITES
Funding/Staffing Priorities for FY 85-86
tn U)
Longer Term Priorities for Emphasis to :3 P ;4 0 4 4J
r_ M U
z Q 0 rn
Recent site additions (1984) 0 0 ;4 0 0
,Ttal.- Priority position chanced
En 04
Ak Restrooms
I. Skyline Ridge OSP* '7a �7a 77�1 0� '1 a VisitorCenter
2. Monte Bello OSP 0 0
House
3. Rancho San Antonio OSP* �I,Remodel
lBackpack
R
4. Purisi,,�za Cveek. Redwood ,Camp, est-
b b b s a 17l "071 h' I e� Irooms, atel
Adak
5. Los Gatos Creek Park 0 21 0 e�b W
2 0
Adak
6. San Mateo Baylands Reserve C 0 0 Q11 0
t4ater.
Picnic Area
7. Picchetti Ranch Area1 10 0 0 Restrooms
a 0 0 Aft gh
8. Saratoga Gap OSP Ip W 0
9. Los Trancos OSP 0 0 Ok 0
10. Windy Hill OSP* 0 0 0
A1116
11. Hassler 0 0 2 0 �l 0
4) Mk Seven
12. Fremont Older OSP *M Springs
Restoration
'772 0
13. Kennedy Road Area* (!!� *
b a AM t e�b '7b
14. Long Ridge OSP* Q �ni 1 0 0
15. Russian Ridge OSP 0 141 1 1&2 0 * 0
16. Duveneck Windmill. Pasture Area Windmill
Alk
17. Stevens Creek Shoreline 1&1 40 of
18. Limekiln Canyon Area* 1& 0 0 0 0 Q, 0
19. Coal Creek OSP* Is G Q�i 0 0 401 0
20. El Serena OSP 0 1 0 0 0 0
21. Foothills OSP 0 0
22. Thornewood OSP
a 00
23. Ta FJonda Creek 0 0 0 0 0 0
AML
24. Mt. Umunhum Area* 0 0 0 0-
25. Costanoan Way OSP 0 0 01 0 0 0
26. Briggs Creek 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
FY 85/86 Funding/Staffing Priorities
In Highest Priority Projects 1. Currently in U&M Plan
Lower Priority Projects 2. Not yet in� U&M Plan
0 No projects anticipated (develop- a. District not to fund,
ment considered adequate in FY 85/86) alternate funds sought
0 No projects anticipated (remain b. District to fund (partial or total)
undeveloped in FY 85/86) cif alternative funds ItTlavailable
IM YEAR USE AND MANAGEMENT PLAN REVIEW SCHEDULE
Proposed Schedule to be Approved Now Projected Schedule to be Reviewed.
1985 November/December 19 8 6
PLANNING AREA Last
Reviewed JAN E' B MAR APR MAY nTNM JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DBC JAN rM MAR APR MAY J= JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DBC
l.Hassler* 7/27/83 01 •
2.Lallonda Creek 4/25/84 •
Purisima Cr. Rwds 1/25/84 O •
3.Los Trancos 1/26/83 •
Windy Hill 10/12/83 •
Thorncwood 10/12/83 •
Coal Creek 5/23/84 •
4.Rancho S. Antonio* 10/10/84 ! •
Windmill Pasture 3/9/83 •
Foothills 3/9/83 •
5.MBOSP-P. Mill 7/25/84 •
Picchetti 8/8/84 •
Saratoga Cap 7/27/83 •
6.Skyline Ridge 11/28/84 •
Long Ridge 10/24/84 •
Russian U dge 8/24/83 !
7.Fremont Otdor 3/14/84 •
8.El Serena 10/26/83 •
Cost. lay 10/26/83 •
9.Los Gatos Crk. Pk. 9/12/84 • •
Sierra Azul* 11/9/83 • •
10.St.Crk.S'line 11/14/84 __.. . __ _ •
SM Co. Baylands 11/14/84 _ •
*.Planning process to include public workshops due to anticipated
significant~ changes in use and management and increasing public interest.
1May have to be moved to a later month to correspond to when litigation is resolved.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: F.Y.I.
DATE: .January 9, 1985
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REVISED
CLAIMS 85-01
_. Meeting 85-01
January 9, 1985
Name
Amo un t
Description
7824 1,035.81 Peninsula Oil Coax panY Fuel for District Vehicles
7825 4.27 Pete Ellis Dodge Equipment--District Vehicle
7826 487.02 Petters Office Furnishings Office Furniture
7827 34.08 Pine Cone Lumber Co. Material--Skyline Ranger Yard
7828 6,851.32 Pinkerton's, Inc. Hassler Security--November
7829 1,184.05 Q-Tech Temporary Accounting Service
7830 18.50 Rancho Cleaners Ranger Uniform Expense
7831 11.85 Research Institute of America Reference Books
7832 7.25 San Francisco Examiner Subscription
7833 101.08 San Francisco Water Dept. Hassler Water Service
7834 10,911.02 San Mateo County District Election Services
7835 159.24 Santa Clara County Field Supplies
7836 275.62 Scribner Graphics Stationery Supplies
7837 466.20 Shell Oil Company Fuel for District Vehicles
7838 12.64 Skyline County Water District Water Service
7839 160.00 Skyline Ranch Utilities and Ditching
7840 42.74 Titan Rubber & Supply Company Ranger Uniform E�<pense
7841 500.00 U.S. Postmaster.. _ Postage for Meter
7842 87.47 Uno Graphics Brochure Printing—Fremont Older
Open Space Preserve
�7843 70.00 Gayle Van Brocklin Word Processing Services
7844 34.44 Sandy Voorhees Reimbursement--Personal Vehicle
7845 44.65 Warren, Gorham & Lamont, Inc. Library Documents
7846 29.61 Charlotte MacDonald Reimbursement--Office Supplies
7847 50.00 Regents, University of California Seminar--H. Grench
7848 1,100.00 Foss and Associates Administrative Study
7849 9,867.80 County of Santa Clara District Election Services
7850 152.77 Petty Cash Office Supplies,Meal Conferences,
7851 9$.00 The Travel Place Film & Fuel for Shop Heater
Travel Exaense - H. Grench
Governmental Research Council of San Mateo County
555 Veterans Blvd.,Suite 110 Redwood City,California 94063 Telephone(415)367-8171
BOARD OF DIRECTORS January 4, 1985
Chairman
Howard A.Oliphant
General Electric Comport v(Retired)
John M.Black,Jr.,General Manager
Pack Bell
David D.Bohannon,President
David D Bohannon Organization
Carl Brown,Jr—Howeary Chaterrour of the Board
California Casualty Insurance Group
Frank F.Burrows,Chairman of the Board
Williams&Burrows
M.Sherman Eubanks,President Mr. Herb Grench General Manager
Fortiori—Associates . ,
T.Jack Foswr.Jr.,President
Foster Enterprises,Ltd. MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Robert Gunderson,President/General Manager
B.�`Meadows Racing Association 375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Lee Haiti,President
Wilsey&Ham Los Altos, California 94022
George H.Huxbold,Peninsula District Manager
Pacdic Gas&Electric
Frank B.Ingersoll,Jr.,Senior Partner
Care,McClellan,Ingersoll,Thompson&Horn Dear Herb:
Calton Ingram,Politic Affairs Manage,
Chevron,U.S.A.,Inc.
David H.Keyston,President
Key Investment Corporation
Melvin B.tane,Vice Chaiman Happy New Yearl I hope your holidays went well . I want
L...Publishing Company to thank you and the members of your Board for the opportunity
Ray Timmerman,Senior Vice President
Bank ofAmerica
to meet with you last month.
OFFICERS
President
Thomas M.Roberts,Senior Vice President
Eureka Federal Savings Loan Association It would be very helpful to us, at this time, if you could
I't Vice President
George H.Huxhold,Peninsula District Manager respond in writing to our specific recommendations. Although
Paerrc Gas&Electric
Vice President Policy there were a number of questions and comments about our re-
Norman 1.Book,Jr.,Partner
Cam McClellan,Ingersoll,Thompson&Ham port, we are still in hopes of receiving an official reaction from
Vice President-Program
James V*Fitzgerald,President the District.
James V.Fitzgerald&Company
Secretary
Roger W.Otto,Assistant Vice President
14kv Vie.Federal Savings&Loan
Treasurer Thank you again for your cooperation throughout the course
Claude E.McAlpin
General Electric(Retired) of our work. I look forward to seeing you soon.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Joseph Augustine,Corporate Librarian
Eureka Federal Savings&Enan Association
Edward A.Bier,Vice President
Bank ofAmecient Sincerely,
Laverne Dorman,Treasurer
Wilsey&Ha
Paul R.Hanna,
Senior Research Fellow
Hoover Institution,Stattford University Ialrtll
David R.Hood Vice President/M asurger
Wells Fargo'Bank
Thomas Hunter,Business Manager
Plumbe,&Strantfirte's,Union-Local 46 7 Robert A. Marks
James.C.1-twersen,Fail. General Counsel
Guy F Alk nison&Company
John D.Nigro,Executive Vice President Executive Director
Glendale Federal Savings&Loan Association
C,Robert Payne
Personal Management Services
Rob Ramsey,Chief Financial Officer ra m/n b
Mills Memorial Hospital
Robert Rodriquez,Area Manager
Pacill Bell
Wayne W.Stan,CPA,Manager
Pearson,Del Prere&Company
Wayne K.Thomas,Business Manager
In,11 Brotherhood of Electrical Engineers-Local 617
Peter Uccalli,President
Pete's Hachar
William Waite,Vice President
Transamerica Tale Insurance Company
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Robert A.Marks
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December 20, 1984
William S. Briner, Director
Department of Parks and Recreation
Office of Grants Administration
P.Q. Box 2390
Sacramento, Ca 95811
Dear Mr. Briner:
The Midpeninsula Trails Council is a citizen advisory council whose membership
represents the hiking, running, bicycling, and equestrian interests in.!the
bay area. The MTC membership includes five hiking groups including the
Sierra Club, four trail councils, three public agencies, two running groups,
fourteen horsemen's organizations, and many concerned and active individuals.
I am writing on behalf of the MTC because we would like to express our
support for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's two Proposition 18
Grant Proposals. Both projects, the Purisima Creek Redwoods Public Access
Project and the Kennedy Road Area Public Access Project, are sorely needed
in the bay area and will increase access to two lovely open space areas
which have already been acquired and only need to be imDroved.
The Projects were submitted in the Regional Competitive category and your
consideration of both projects would be gratefully appreciated by the
MTC and the millions of Californians living in the bay area.
Sincerely,
Carolyn Lekberg
President/MTC
1509 Mallard Way ■ Sunnyvale.CA 94087 ■ (408)737•276:
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ocal Agency Formation Commission
I j.nty Government Center. East Wing
70 West Hedding Street
County of Santa Clara San Jose,California 95110
299-4321 Area Cooe 408
California
January 2, 1985
Patrick M. McCormick, Executive officer
Santa Cruz Local Agency Formation Commission
710 Ocean Street - Rm. 318-D
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Re: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Proposal
Dear Pat :
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the MROSD proposed
expansion into Santa Cruz County.
The District has been in existence for over twelve years. During
that time, the District has acquired extensive landholdings in both
Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. As principal LAFCO, we have
reviewed and processed virtually all of the acquisition and expan-
sion proposals.
Our experience with the District over the years has been consist-
ently positive. District staff work carefully with property owners
and local jurisdictions to resolve most issues or points of conflict
well before matters reach the LAFCO hearing stage. We have found
that proposals are uniformly consistent with the policies and master
plan objectives of the District.
While Santa Clara County has vested your agency with the authority
to process this proposal, I hope that your Commission will consider
the contribution the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has
made in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties over the years.
Sincerely
6
Cathy R. Lazarus
Assistant Executive Officer
cc:/Herbert Grench, General Manager, Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District
Santa Clara County LAFCO
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: F.Y.I.
DATE: January 4, 1985
DRAFT 43 -Veetina 85-01.
DRAFT AGENDA ITEMS
Meeting Date : Jan. 9, 1985
Name on Lead Report
Category Time Title Status
Agenda Responsibility
SPECIAL 1 5 Pledge of Allegiance Dan? C-ha--
ORDERS
2 15 Election of Officers Dan Jean
NBWNAR 3 5 Appointment of Board CaTmittees Herb ua
to 4 15 Baylands Coalition Report David Da,,4,1
5 10 Dedication Status of District David David
Lands
OBWAR, 6 j 10 Final Adoption Relative Site Errpha3is
Plan & Use & Mgmt Plan Review Schel. David David
7 10 flybl--Second Reading David Dav-]Ld
8 45 Rancho Stable Report David David
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 940,22
(415)965-4717
I-ece-IDer 20, 1934
Ms. Gloria A. Sarin
1344 Stambaugh Street
Redwood City, CA 94063
Dear Ms. Sarin:
on '--ehalf of the District' s Board of Directors, thank you for
writing to express your points of view and sharing your comments
regarding the recent report and poll done by the Governmental
Research Council .
Because the poll was conducted and paid for by the Governmental
Research Council and some of your comments see:i directed to
them, you may wish to send them a copy of your letter. Robert
Marks is the Executive Director, and the address is 555 Veterans
Boulevard, Redwood City, CA 94063 .
Again, thank you for your interest in the District.
Sincerely,
Herbert Grench
General Manager
HG: ej
cc : _MROSD Board of Directors
Herbert A.Ger,c*,,Gere,v Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Nonette G.Hanko,Teena Henshaw,Richard S.B�shop.EC^arJ G.Snelley.Harr,A.Turner,Daniel G.Wenc n
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DJS7EL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415)965-4717
December 20 , 1984
Portola Heights Association
22400 Skyline Boulevard
Box 16, Star Route 2
La Honda, CA 94020
Dear Members of the Association:
Thank you for your letter of November 16, 1984 which was considered
by the District' s Board of Directors at their meeting last night.
The petition which you sent last summer was not addressed to the
Board and was handled at the staff level . Unfortunately you did
not receive information which either was sent or was meant to be
sent. Your recent letter has clarified what "trail" you were re-
ferring to in the petition.
The District has adopted no trails plans on private property in the
Lambert or Peters Creek area other than where rights are owned by
the District on the Long Ridge and Skyline Ridge Preserves. No maps
or EIRs have been made of proposed trails in the same general area
other than mapped loop trails on District lands which are shown on
the current site maps (enclosed) . There are no tapes, internal memos,
consultant studies, or letters to and from other agencies on proposed
trails on private lands in the area.
I have enclosed all recent use and management plans for the Long
Ridge and Skyline Ridge Preserves which outline current and some
planned uses for the District lands in the area. These plans have
certainly been reviewed and commented on by several members of the
Portola Heights Association over the past several years at regular
public meetings of our Board of Directors.
The District is certainly interested in the potential of connecting
District lands with State parklands adjacent and to the west of the
Long Ridge Preserve as a part of the District' s ongoing open space
acquisition program. These connections could occur within any area
between the two agency lands where there is the potential for available
Herter,A.Grench,General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Noriette G.Hanko,Teena Henshaw,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendtn
Porto'-a Heights As iation
December 20, 1984
Page Two
land parchases . This has not involved, however, any "secret" plans
for trail or property linkages by the two park agencies. Quite often
the Preservation of open space includes partial acquisitions of prop-
erty hcldings, less than fee acquisition or, in -fact, trail easements
in scenic areas. All these methods have occurred in the area of your
concern and all fall within the mapped areas of the District ' s Master
Plan and Sphere of Influence.
The District ' s staff and Board are interested in working as good
neighbors in the general Lambert and Peters Creek areas on matters
of mutual concern regarding future District acquisition, planning,
or management of lands.
Very truly yours,
Herbert Grench
General Manager
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Enc.
cc: MROSD Board of Directors
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SPECIAL- DISTRICTS MANAGEMENT SEMINARS
in cooperation with.
CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION
present
THE
SPECIAL
DISTRICT
BO' ARD
NIA-.,.. AGE,, .\4ENT
INSTITUTE
VENTURA, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 22, 23 & 241, 1985
CLAIMS 85-01
Meeting 85-01
January 9, 1985
Amount Name Description
7824 1,035.81 Peninsula oil Owpany Fuel for District Vehicles
7825 4.27 Pete Ellis Dodge Equipment--District Vehicle
7826 487.02 Petters Office Furnishings Office Furniture
7827 34.0$ Pine Cone IAunbes Co. Material--Skyline Ranger Yard
7828 6,851.32 Pinke_--ton's, Inc. Hassler Security--November
7829 1,184.05 Q--Tech. Temporary Accounting Service
7830 18.50 Rancro Cleaners Ranger Uniform Expense
7831 11.85 Research Institute of America Reference Books
7832 7.25 San Francisco Examiner Subscription
7833 101.08 San Francisco Water Dept. Hassler Water Service
7834 10,911.02 San Mateo County District Election Services
7835 159.24 Santa Clara County Field Supplies
7836 275.62 Scribner Graphics Stationery Supplies
7837 466.20 Shell Oil Company Fuel for District Vehicles
7838 12.64 Skyline County Water District Water Service
7839 160.00 Skyline Ranch Utilities and Ditching
7840 42.74 Titan Rubber & Supply Company Ranger Uniform Expense
7841 500.00 U.S. Postmaster..._ Postage for Meter
7842 87.47 Uno Graphics Brochure Printing—Fremont Older
Open Space Preserve
7843 70.00 Gayle Van Brocklin Word Processing Services
7844 34.44 Sandy Voorhees Reimbursement—Personal Vehicle
7845 44.65 Warren, Gorham & Lamont, Inc. Library Documents
7846 29.61 Charlotte MacDonald Reimbursement--Office Supplies
7847 50.00 Regents, University of California Seminar-H. Grench
7848 1,100.00 Foss and Associates Administrative Study
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CALMS 85-01
Meeting 85-01
January 9, 1985
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
C L A I M S
Name
# Amount Name
7792 $ 506.42 A T & T Telephone Equipment
7793 12.40 Amerigas Tank Rental
7794 76.58 Baker Graphics Map Reproduction
7795 65.73 Bay Microfilm, Inc. Office Equipment
7796 81.76 James Boland Reimbursement--Shop Supplies
7797 900.00 California Advocates, Inc. Consulting Fee--November
7798 36.35 David Camp . Reimhfirsement--Plumbing Supplies
7799 800.00 Clevenger Realty Appraisal Co. Professional Services
7800 539.68 Communications .Research Radio Maintenance & Equipment
7801 26.70 Patrick Congdon Reimbursement--I-OSD Vehicle Expense
7802 23.64 Alice Cummings Reimbursement--Private Vehicle
7803 74.56 The Dark Room Photo Processing
7804 490.00 Davey Tree Surgery Co. Tree Removal-Rancho San Antonio
7805 97.15 Dorfman Pacific Ranger Uniformm Hats
'7806 198.91 Ewert's Photo Photographic Supplies
7807 27.50 Federal Express Shipping Charges
7808 272.20 First American Title Insurance Co. Title Insurance--Fiore Property
7809 500.00 Foss & Associates Personnel Consulting Fee--December
7810 530.83 Sandy Gimbal Mapping Services
1 7811 15.40 Harbinger Communications Computer Services for Newsletter
7812 92.02 IBM Type-riter Supplies
7813 30.00 Jobs Available Subscription
7814 26.86 BTm Johnson Reim':ursement-Private Vehicle
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7815 251.00 Lauren Langford Typesetting'Newslettet .
7816 48.88 Los Altos Western Store Ranger Uniform Supplies
7817 393.56 Ginny Mickelson Graphic Design Services--Newsletter
7818 32.50 Mobil Oil Credit Co. Gasoline
7819 30.00 Joyce Nicholas Reimbursement-Award Plaques
7820 80.47 Norney's Office Supplies
7821 82.88 Olsten Temporary Services Temporary Office Help
7822 800.61 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
7823 26.07 Pacific Gas & Electric Utilities-`.bnte Bello
REVISED T
CLAIMS 85-01
Meeting 85-01
January 9, 1985
Amount Name Description
7824 1,035.81 Peninsula Oil Ccupany Fuel for District Vehicles
7825 4.27 Pete Ellis Dodge Equipment--District Vehicle
7826 487.02 Petters Office Furnishings Office Furniture
7827 34.08 Pine Cone limber Co. Material--Skyline Ranger Yard
7828 6,851.32 Pinkerton's, Inc. Hassler Security--November
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782 1 9 4.05
�18 4-T '�e� Temporary Accounting Service
7830 18.50 Rancho Cleaners Ranger Uniform .Expense
7831 11.85 Research Institute of America Reference Books
7832 7.25 San Francisco Examiner Subscription
7833 101.08 San Francisco Water Dept. Hassler Water Service
7834 10,911.02 San Mateo County District Election Services
7835 159.24 Santa Clara County Field Supplies
7836 275.62 Scribner Graphics Stationery Supplies
7837 466.20 Shell Oil CaTpany Fuel for District Vehicles
7838 12.64 Skyline County Water District Water Service
7839 160.00 Skyline Ranch Utilities and Ditching
7840 42.74 'Titan Rubber & Supply Cmpany Ranger Uniform Expense
7841 500.00 U.S. Postmaster. _ Postage for Meter
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7842 87.47 Uno Graphics Brochure emont Older
Open
Space
7843 70.00 Gayle Van Brocklin Word Processing Services
7844 34.44 Sandy Voorhees Reimbursement—Personal Vehicle
7845 44.65 Warren, Gorham & Lamont, Inc. Library Documents
7846 29.61 Charlotte MacDonald Reimbursement--Office Supplies
7847 50.00 Regents, University of California Seminar—H. Grench
7848 1,100.00 Foss and Associates Administrative Study
7849 9,867.80 County of Santa Clara District Election Services
7850 152.77 Petty Cash Office Supplies,Nieal Conferences,
Film & Fuel for Shop Heater
7851 98.00 The Travel Place Travel Expense - H. Grench
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REVISED
CLAEMSLS 85-01
Meeting 85-01
January 9, 1985
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
C L A I M S
Amount Name _ Description
7792 $ 506.42 A T & T - Telephone Equiarent +
7793 12.40 Amerigas Tank Rental
7794 76.68 Bakker Graphics Map Repro&uction
7795 65.73 Bay Microfilm, Inc. Office Equipment
7796 81.76 James Boland Reimburserent--Shop Supplies
7797 900.00 California Advocates, Inc. Consulting Fee--November
7798 36.35 David Card . Reimbursement--Plumbing Supplies
7799 800.00 Clevenger Realty Appraisal Co. Professional. Services
7800 539.68 Cc rmznications Research Radio Maintenance & Equipment
7801 26.70 Patrick Congdon Reimbursement--xMTCSD Vehicle Expense
7802 23.64 Alice Cunm ings Reimburse-rent-Private Vehicle
7803 74.56 The Dark, Rocrn Photo Processing
7804 490.00 Davey Tree Surgery Co. Tree Removal-Rancho San Antonio
7805 97.15 Dorfman Pacific Ranger Uniform Hats
7806 198.91 Ewert's Photo Photographic Supplies
7807 27.50 Federal Express Shipping Charges
7808 272.20 First American Title Insurance Co. Title Insurance-Fiore Property
7809 500.00 Foss & Associates Personnel Consulting Fee--December
7810 530.83 Sandy Ginbal Mapping Services
7811 15.40 Harbinger Communications Ccrputer Services for Newsletter
7812 92.02 IBM Typewriter Supplies
7813 30.00 Jobs Available Subscription
7814 26.86 Emma Johnson Reinib arse-ent-Private Vehicle
7815 251.00 Lauren Langford Typesetting-Newslettet
7816 48.88 Los Altos Western Store Ranger Uniform Supplies
7817 393.56 Ginny Mickelson Graphic Design Services--Newsletter
7818 32.50 Mobil Oil Credit Co. Gasoline
7819 30.00 Joyce Nicholas Reimburse-ent--Award Plaques
7820 80.47 Norney's Office Slies
7821 82.88 Olsten Temporary Services Temporary Office Help
I 7822 800.61 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
7823 26.07 Pacific Gas & Electric Utilities-Monte Bello
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to those who own one.
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But not to fear. Because with this ' t y<.
new EXPRESS we're going for broke. ` ''• ; ::- ,`rI ' .. "' Y 'YOU GUYS WOULD TAKE
First, we re going for broke because 4. BULLDOZER TO A CHINA
I, myself am broke. But second, and CUP. ' -- Indiana Jones.
most important, we're going for broke 4 r` �= '" "
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for the sheer and utterly breathless a ; ..� view with architectural historian Dr.
beauty of it. So gather round lads and ' «,,>, , •� � , ,
t+ ,; �� Robert Car l ler. It �.ti':1c7 �.'1tl'iiei' 'vJhO 1 Ei-
1�SSGS. T1.iS tl'ne we are oing to rull °c �. "f '„ d. 1
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a true and democratic ship. Which, in ? - �;* �� r: plex be inch:deci in the National Register
short means di deep ~`;
g pinto your pockets of Historical Places. With full knowle e
and come up with the wampum. A TRUE SURVIVOR, David Hale, San g
I Mateo Co. Planning Director grinning of his report, the Mid-Peninisula Open
helm,sman, promise we stiatf sail for your simple country editor and like a Cheshire cat. Space district set out to bulldoze the '
buildings.
deep waters, even at the risk of ship, By J. Stephen Sutter
the crew and all. X uestion: 'Dr. Cartier, is the essence
I swear to you by the name of my of your sworn testimony to the Superior
clear and famous uncle Johann AugustusDMunity
AVID HALE Sin Mateo Co. Court the fact that you are saying that
g Director of Planning and Com- the O p
Sutter that we sliall brie back some ofpen Space District did knowingly
the gold and true magic of California, to Development•- l u _ d puTpDstfu ly conspire to defrau he
this count vived the unprecedented challenge of
Y• �, federal government by manipulation of
now defunct Peninisula Citizens our report to the amount of $1. 1 mil-
Z�, ;K � " Uncle Johann, I, your as well as scathing
Grit-nephew Jan Stephen
icism from dozens of rural and coast-' lion in federal land and conservation
? Sutter, do beseech you side homeowners alike. - money?
upon our good family ~" t
When Dr. Ralph Bunje's ';Coastal Dr. Robert Cartier: I think there x� name and in the shadow ;,�
�� ... , . , •: Land Owners Association `Bellied up, tremendous amount of legitimacy to
of our unforgotten an- due to tightwad owners whd welt un- '
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cestors to give us a willing to pony up a modest 1_an .acre
portion of that gold you Hale received another break. �;' i please turn to the back page
once gave all Califor- ve ,
Expect Hales policies now uncheek ackie S eier declined to be our
. 4 laps that is might or. ed, to flourish once more. So, oon we EXPRESS cover girl when asked
.j teed in this endeavor, forget curious lialf-paved rpu s.leading ; at the annual press party given
Uncle Johann we look to our roots. to nowhere or unannounced�wilding vi- in the SMC Press Room December 14.
Help us to preserve the coast and sky- spectors stepping into homes. Our offer was serious and extended
line you so once loved. Forgive the nine Do you know of Mr. Halo's4new Gen-' in good taste. Steve Taylor's of the
to fivers for they know not what.they do. eral Plan which stretches not'only.from! TIMES TRIBUNE was not.
Save and protect us from that creeping the years 1984 to 2001 -- but-thb very But,why pick on Ms. Speier even if
gawdawful bureaucracy which haunts the boundaries of imagination itself? ! ,z<. ;she is the snazz ist baby in
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desolation of smog in Redwood City. For example, if you live au' Pe4ca--.); )since George,Wallace's second wife.
Send us a small portion of the ancient: dero or San Gregorio, Hale has you Sups Ward, Schumacher and Nolan are
gold that we may protect our homes fronzi pegged as 'Rural Service CdRe_is.* I "- y Well upholstered
intrusion and lives from desecration, snazz �liabies too.
For whom, we're not quite sure'. Evert human,specimen all. Maybe we coin_
Just give me das Belt mein onkle and that sly olcl buzzard Gaspar del'Portola get all five of the county supervisors to
with the grace of the gods, If I have to, had the savvy and human gra0e,to give , I;Iilodel for the EXPRESS fashion page on
I'll stick this fishwrapper together on the those two coastside communities a a rural and coastside theme. What do
Isar room- floor at Apple Jack's. Amen, proper name. Ali, what the 11ale. ' you say to that, gang? '
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