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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA W22
(415)965-4717
SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
7 : 30 P.M. Mountain View Adobe Building
Wednesday 157 Moffett Boulevard
March 27 , 1985 Mountain View, California
A G E N D A
(7 : 30) ROLL CALL
I . Draft Master Plan for Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve
A. POST Committee Introduction - C. Holloway
B. Plan Presentation - 2M Associates
C. Staff Report - D. Hansen
D. Public Hearing
E. Consideration of Negative Declaration - D. Hansen
F. Possible Preliminary Adoption of Plan - D. Hansen
(9 : 30) 11 . CLAIMS
III . CLOSED SESSION (Litigation)
IV. ADJOURNMENT
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Herbert A.Grench,General Manager Board of Directors:Katharine Duffy,Nonette G.Hanko,Teens Henshaw,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Meeting 85-06
March 27, 1985
Board of Directors
M.R.O.S .D.
375 Distel Circle,Suite D-1
Los Altos, CA. 94022 3-18-85
Dear Board of Directors,
I would like to convey our organization 's support for a
specific segment of the "Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve
Master Plan" .
We strongly believe in the use of the preserve as an
educational setting. The proposed use of the A-frame structure,
as a headquarters for a non-profit conservation program, would
be ideal in promoting the educational values and relationships
of this unique land mass with its surrounding communities.
With the ability to store materials "on site" , an extensive
program of environmental education outings could be developed.
With an organization on site, the capability of increasing
security on the preserve would be an added benefit to the
district.
Thank you for time in reading this letter, with the
district's willingness to open-up the plan for community
support it must be overwhelming to consider everyone 's input.
With/Respq I
K n Ha.n e
Conservation Ear h
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Meeting 85-06
March 27, 1985
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Vhole Access Pro3ec,.
517 Lincoln avenue
Redwood City , CA
94051
(V) 415-363-2547
(TDD) 415-363-2648
March 25 , 19S5
The Board of Directors
Midpeninsula Regional Open Sra :.--a District
375 Di stel Circle
Suite D-1
Los Altos , Ca . 94022
Dear Board Members ,
Last week we received a xerox copy of the Master Plan for
Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve as rrepared by 2m Associates .
Without knowing in detail wh-t a ' l the listings will mean , it
was our impression none the leis that the ovea all plan is a
balanced and sensible use for this extensive open space
property . We were happy to note what appeared to be three
whole access loop trails interspersed throughout the preserve .
We assu-me that whole access will be provided at any appropriate
facilities as well , such as toilet , shower ( if there is any) ,
parking , and interpretive ( for instance , large print , Braille ,
sensory , no-glare glass if glass is used , and simple language
and pictures when applicable ) .
We understand that this is a Master Plan and not a
detailed design specification . We look forward to seeing this
property as dreams turn into reality .
This Plan as a land use approach to Skyline Ridge O . S . P .
seems to have been done with a keen sensitivity to the natural
and human environment of this area . We hope that the Board
deems it appropriate to approve the Skyline Ridge O. S . P . :faster
Plan as prepared by 211 Associates .
Yours truly ,
Phyllis Cangerr,i
Acting Director
PC/dw
VRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Meetina 85-06
March 27, 1985 31570 P:-ge Mill Rd.
Los Altos Mills, CA. 94022
March 23, 1985
Midreninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA. 94022
Dear friends,
Some months ago I attended the first public discussion of the
draft master plan for the Skyline Ridge Oren Space Preserve. At
that time I exnressed some skepticism based on rast ex-nerienae
with the District' s way of dealing with public input. But after the
meeting I told a renorter that I was willing to withold my opinion,
in large part because Nonette Hanko had assured me that some of the
nearby residents would be put on the committee to advise 2M Assoc-
iates in planning the development of the old. Skyline Ranch. So
fax as I can determine none of the people ti,,,,ho live near the area
or on the heavily impacted Page Mill Rd. were ever -put on the body-.
And as far as I can judge from my notes of that meeting, the final
scheme suggested by 2M varies little or not at all from the ideas
they,- r)resented at that meeting.
There was an outpouring of objection to those ideas at that meeting,
and friends �,,jho attended other subsequent public meetings say that
a great deal of comment on the absurdity of an intensive development
of that area was forthcoming at tho,-,e meetings as well. And yet
we are faced with what ap-pears to be certain acceptance of a dubious
nroposal that will have the most unfortunate and long lasting, effect
on this whole area. This is vl�at I like to think of as a democratic
-ailroad: the Y)ub).ic is invited to 7et on board the train, 17hich
then -oes �ahead full sree,,9 for the aJ.zeady chosen destination.
Since I rim presently v,!orkin evenings, I will be unable to attend
the M rch 27th meeting, called to vote on the proposal. So I a,sk
that this letter be read It the m-eting and that the short list
of questions at the end be answered at t'f,,e meeting and then in
,�,,,riting directly- to me. It seems to me that the entire process is
fatally flawed because the 'District unilaterally without rublic
hearings decided that its first large scale development of its
extensive new properties in the foothills be done at thc' end of
Page Mill Rd. , a dangerous, twisting, crowded, two lane road that
cannot beax the greatly increased traffic that the District keeps
inviting to use it enroute to an ever P-ro,,.,in.,- list of hillside
attractions. Widening Page Mill is unthinkable to me. So is the
terrible traffic that will result if this plan is adope'ted.
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I will not reneat the publicly stated objections to the various
features of this rrandiose T)lan: its excessive catering to the
automobile with extra nar,kinz slots, its helinad for emergency
medical service made in part by the much increased vehicle
travel lured by the Preserve itself, its ridiculously laced over-
ni,-ht camp grounds, and its highly attractive museum. I'm sure
others will sneak on these issues, and they were discussed at length
in the rublic he,�r� ngs without an anparent affect on the planners.
I do want to point out the basic inconsistency of a rrocess which
chosen to develop one certain area without consideration of whether
it is suitable for any but the most minimal development, and then
hires a firm to come up with a plan to develop that area. It seems
clear that ~iven the best will in the world, 2DI Associates could
hardly h,rve done otherwise than come up with some close variant of
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the plans Patently favored by the District staff in the first dace.
Given this the whole 'process becomes a dangerous sham.
I especially want clear answers to these questions:
1) Was a detailed survey made of weekend traffic on Page Neill Rd.
and, Skyline Blvd. , with snecial attention to the increase in the
tr,,iffic since the new r,:..rking, lot on Page Mill was opened?
2) Was notice taken of the high accident rates along those roads
and the nature of the traffic there , i.e. great numbers of motor-
cyclists, often traveling at high speeds and of bicyclists as well?
3) Was an Envirnomental Impact Report prepared for the plan'?
Did it take into account the affect the development will have on
the environment of the real, narrow roads leading to the Preserve?
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4) If such a report was prepared, would not the combination of
deleterious affects on various aspects of the environment preclude
this extensive development?
5) If none %vas Prepared, why not?
I urge the members of the board to vote only for the most minimal
development of the properties at the end of Page Mill Rd. , and to
use any Toney saved to study in a genuinely democratic way just
which of the many District prorerties should be developed and how.
In Peace,
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Department of Envirol ental M anagernent BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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ARLEN GREGORIO
K.JAC M J.S E SPEIEHER
K.JACOUELtNE SPEIER
JOHN M.WARD
DAVI,ems
COUNTY OF SAN MATEO PPLANNNGC. HALE
DIRECTOR
COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER REDWOOD CITY CALIFORNIA94063 (415)363-4161
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
March 26, 1985 Meeting 85-06
March 27, 1985
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos, CA 94022
Dear Mr. Hansen:
RE: Initial Study Skyline Ride Open Space Preserve Master Flan
The San Mateo County Planning Division has reviewed both the Master Plan and
Initial Study for the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve Master Plan. Al-
though a Negative Declaration appears to be the appropriate environmental
document for the Master Plan, the following ad-'=Lions are recommended to the
analysis provided in the initial study.
First, there should be some overall discussion of total development within
the preserve related to grading, coverage, increased runo=f, etc. Although
impacts either individually or incrementally are not significant, they
should be identified.
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Second, projects within the Resource Management District will require Re-
source Management District Permits and where applicable Building Permits
and Grading Permits.
Third, by operation of law, those MROSD lands previously in Timber Preserve
Zone are presently not zoned at all. Former TPZ lands will need to be re-
zoned to Resource Management (RM) .
Because the County is a Responsible Agency for approval of future projects
related to implementation of the Master Plan, these comments are recommended
for inclusion in the record and in the District's consideration of the Neg-
ative Declaration.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Deborah S. Nelson
Senior Planner
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WRITTEN CO MMU CATION
Meeting
March 27,
March 25, 1985
Board of Directors
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle
Loa Altos CA 94022
Ladies and Gentlemen,
On behalf of the Board of directors of the South Skyline
Association I would like to call to your attention a problem that has
developed in our area in the last year or so. That is the difficulty
of landing the Life Flight helicopter in the area near Page Mill Rd in
order to evacuate victims of accidents. The problem arose again on the
afternoon of Sunday, March 17 When two people had to be airlifted out.
Under the beat of circumstances it is difficult to arrange for the
closing of the four roads that form the intersection but on weekends
it is more complicated as well as quite dangerous to both emergency
personel and to the public. Additionally the site is very dangerous
from a flying standpoint due to the maze of power lines.
As you are no doubt aware there is in the draft plan for Skyline
Ridge Ranch a proposal to construct an emergency heliped adjacent to
the highway about a mile south of the Page Mill intersection. In view
of the frequent use of the helicopter in this general area we would
ask that construction of this facility be given the highest priority
possible. The proposed sight is vastly superior to the intersection in
that it is well off the road yet easily accessible to emergency crews.
Additionally it is clear of utility lines which the junction is not.
Use of this site would improve safety as well as helicopter response
time as there would be no need to hover while the road is closed and
cleared, a process that can take up to ten minutes. It is also safer
in marginal weather.
As the increased use of the Ranch and surrounding areas will no
doubt require more use of the services of Life Flight (which can also
be used in non-accident situations) the landing site will become more
important. Anything you can do to expedite the construction of this
facility would be very much appreciated by the local community for
whom the Life Flight service has become an important resource.
In closing may I also comment that a large number of the local
residents have been very impressed with the attention given their
concerns by the 2M planning group. The genuine attention to these
concerns has gone a long way toward alleviating many misgivings.
Since
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N Sherrill
Member, Board of Directors
South Skyline Association
1185 Skyline Blvd.
PO Box 620050
Woodside CA, 94062
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March 25, 1985
Board of Directors
Midpeninaula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle
Loa Altos CA 94022
Ladies and Gentlemen,
On behalf of the Board of directors of the South Skyline
Association I would like to call to your attention a problem that has
developed in our area in the last year or so. That is the difficulty
of landing the Life Flight helicopter in the area near Page Mill Rd in
order to evacuate victims of accidents. The problem arose again on the
afternoon of Sunday, March 17 When two people had to be airlifted out.
Under the beat of circumstances it is difficult to arrange for the
closing of the four roads that form the intersection but on weekends
it is more complicated as well as quite dangerous to both emergency
personel and to the public. Additionally the site is very dangerous
from a flying standpoint due to the maze of power lines.
As you are no doubt aware there is in the draft plan for Skyline
Ridge Ranch a proposal to construct an emergency helipad adjacent to
the highway about a mile south of the Page Mill intersection. In view
of the frequent use of the helicopter in this general area we would
ask that construction of this facility be given the highest priority
possible. The proposed sight is vastly superior to the intersection in
that it is well off the road yet easily accessible to emergency crews.
Additionally it is clear of utility lines which the junction is not.
Use of this site would improve safety as well as helicopter response
time as there would be no need to hover while the road is closed and
cleared, a process that can take up to ten minutes. It is also safer
in marginal weather.
As the increased use of the Ranch and surrounding areas will no
doubt require more use of the services of Life Flight (which can also
be used in non-accident situations) the landing site will become more
important. Anything you can do to expedite the construction of this
facility would be very much appreciated by the local community for
whom the Life Flight service has become an important resource.
In closing may I also comment that a large number of the local
residents have been very impressed with the attention given their
concerns by the 2M planning group. The genuine attention to these
concerns has gone a long way toward alleviating many misgivings.
Since
N Sherrill
Member, Board of Directors
South Skyline Association
1185 Skyline Blvd.
PO Box 620050
Woodside CA, 94062
SOUTiff SCYL INE A SSOCIA TION
PEOPLE CONCERNED WITH THE BEAUTY AND THOUGHTFUL PLANNING OF THE SOUTH SKYLINE
March 27, 1985
Ms. Tuna Henshaw, President
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle, D-I
Los Altos, CA 94022
Re: Master Plan for Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve and Negative
Declaration
Dear Ms. Henshaw,
The members of the South Skyline Association would like to express
their appreciation to the District, P.O.S.T., and 2M Associates for structuring
the Skyline Ridge study so as to include citizen input, particularly that of
the Skyline neighbors. Some of our concerns regarding fire safety, ranger
presence, and respect for private property have already been addressed.
The plan as presented, with multiple trails, represents a good effort to
disperse users throughout the site. However, care whould be taken not to
route trails or publish maps with trails leading into private property until
rights-of-way have been acquired.
The construction of an emergency helicopter landing area is a vital part
of the plan and should receive high priority. The adjacent section of
Skyline Boulevard is the site of frequent vehicle accidents. Recently, the
roads were closed as the Life Flight helicopter attempted to make a
hazardous landing between the power lines at the junction of Skyline and
Page Mill Road. A helipad at Skyline Ridge, of course, would also serve a
wider area.
As you enter the final stages in the planning process,we think it is
appropriate to review the total concept, its purpose and its impact. There
are some basic questions which should be considered. The first question is:
Why is it desireable for an open space district to have a "most emphasized
site?" This idea would seem to serve political rather then open space
purposes.
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The other questions concern impact. What is the anticipated number of
visitor days per year to this site under the proposed plan? How does this
1 number compare with the desired carrying capacity of the site and of the
surrounding area including feeder roads? We feel that these questions
have not been adequately addressed.
Existing data (from the San Mateo County Santa Cruz Mtns. Area Study,
1 July 1982) indicates that traffic at peak recreational hours already equals
or exceeds capacity on Highways 84 and 92. In light of this and similar
data, it might seem wise to minimize the automobile related attractions of
the Skyline Ridge site. Equestrian parking, for instance, might better be
located at a trailhead in the Valley with through access to Skyline by trail.
It has been estimated that one truck with trailer is equal to 4 or 5 cars on
the roadway. The presence of additional buildings would serve to promote
increased use not necessarily related to open space.
The South Skyline Association, therefore, recommends that before the
parking lots or buildings such as the environmental education center and
equestrian center are constructed, a study be completed. It could be in the
form of an Environmental Impact Report or a traffic study. The purpose
of such a study would be to establish the level of exisiting use in the area
and to assess the added impact of each of the major attractions proposed
for the Skyline Ridge Preserve. With this data, an orderly, phased
development could occur which would not get out of hand.
In summary, the South Skyline Association urges the Board of Directors
to take time to re-evaluate its purpose in developing the Skyline Ridge site,
and to proceed with the knowledge of the capacity of both this site and of
the surrounding area. We feel that the District should be part of the
solution rather than part of the problem of recreational impact.
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Sincerely yours,
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Janet Schwind
president
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The Midpeninsula Trails council is an organization of indi-
viduals and groups interested in trail usage and trail develop-
ment for hikers, horsemen, runners, backpackers and bicyclists. A
committee of three members of the MTC reviewed the Skyline Ridge
Draft Master Plan and respectfully offers the following statement
to your board.
1 . We support the plan and its effort to provide accessibi-
lity to all for a variety of open space purposes, while keeping
the low-keyed, rural character which is expected in an 'open-
space' environment.
2. We thank POST for funding the master plan process. It
has been a rewarding and fruitful effort by many individuals and
groups.
Following are some suggestions and comments from the
Midpeninsula Trails Council:
1 . Trails--We are pleased that 17 miles of trails are
planned in the three phases of the preserve's development. Since
it is through knowing the land that people come to appreciate it,
we encourage you to implement these trails as early as possible,
consistent with the high-quality development characteristic of
other District sites.
2. The Skyline Trail may need to be wider than the proposed
121 width. If carriages or horse-drawn buckboards, wheelchairs,
horses, hikers, bicycles and service vehicles use the trail
simultaneously, it will probably need extra width and some pass-
ing areas along the route. In fact, it seems best to restrict all
motor vehicles from this trail on weekends.
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the park entrance, you can spread the impact of users over the
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4. Wherever possible, we encourage you to develop loop |
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trails. For example, a connection between the eot ranger resi-
dence and the 2000' level on the Old Page Mill Road Trail could �
� make a abort loop trip. Also, in the southeast corner of the
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preserve a trail heads down to the creek from the Iocerpi
property. At the last switchback o short loop route could return
to the Skyline Trail.
5, Many of our members have explored Skyline Ridge exten-
sively. We would be happy to offer further input when the trails �
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6. Education of trail users--We suggest that you carefully �
� consider the kinds of use each trail will get to avoid conflicts
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you are currently developing.
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?. Camping--We support the concept of a hiker's campsite.
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We also support the group camping idea, with the initial use
being offered to volunteers who work on the site.
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' 8. Parking We suggest that the areas reserved for group
campers' cars include parking spaces for overnight hikers' who
would use Skyline Ridge Preserve as a traiIhead for extensive 2 '
9. We support the concept of "covered" housing, such as a
hostel or hikers' hut, at least by the third phase of the pro-
gram. If the A-frame were used for this purpose, we suggest that
those who arrive in cars should park at the group camp parking
area and walk to the site . This would solve the unwanted problem
of auto traffic within the preserve .
10.Picnic tables--Even though most of members would picnic
along the trails in the preserve, we recognize that there may be
a need for picnic tables on this site. Perhaps the tables should
be screened by vegetation and placed farther than planned from
the parking areas . This might eliminate some policing and main-
tenance problems.
11 . Interpretive Center--We propose that modest displays at
the reserve entrance can educate the visitor d pto the site an to
the MROSD. Further interpretation can be done at the environmental
education facility. We think that the projected costs and space
required for the center are inconsistent with the site.
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CarolOn Lekberg, Prr
Gre Schafer
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Jean Rusmore
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Meeting 85-05
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415)965-4717
CONTINUED REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 13 , 1985
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MARCH 20 , 1985
MINUTES
I. ROLL CALL
President Teena Henshaw called the Continued Regular Meeting of March 13,
1985 to order at 7: 38 P .M. on Wednesday, March 20 , 1985 at the District
office, 375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1, Los Altos, California,
Members Present: Katherine Duffy, Daniel Wendin, Teena Henshaw, Harry
Turner, and Richard Bishop.
Members Absent: Edward Shelley and Nonette Hanko.
Personnel Present: Herbert Grench , Craig Britton, David Hansen, Charlotte
MacDonald, jean Fiddes , Del Woods , and Stanley Norton.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no oral communications.
j III . OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
A. Preliminary Action Plan for the Implementation of the Basic Policy
for FiscalYear 1985-1986 (Memorandum M-85-43 of March 1 , 1985 and
Report R-85-16 of February 16 , 1985)
H. Grench introduced the staff report, and C. Britton, D. Hansen,
and C. MacDonald provided a brief overview of their respective pro-
grams. D. Hansen referred the Board to the new 1985-1986 Key Project
and Activity in the Operations, Maintenance and Volunteer Subprogram
concerning the experimental dog program.
H. Grench reviewed the material for the General Management and
Program Support Section. The Board concurred on the following
changes in the proposed Action Plan during the discussion: 1) Nego-
tiations Subprogram - Fourth Other Typical Projects and Activity -
include the words "in accordance with Board policy" at the end of
the sentence concerning eminent domain proceedings; and 2) Public
Participation and Education Subprogram - Fifth Key Project and
Activity - change the word "try" to "initiate" . Discussion points
during the review of the preliminary Action Plan included the revision
of the District's Master Plan, a request from K. Duffy for periodic
reports on the activities of the Trail Information and Volunteer
Center, and the scope of the "handout stations" pilot program in the
Public Communications Program.
Motion: H. Turner moved that the Board adopt the Preliminary Action
Plan for the 1985-1986 fiscal year as contained in the staff
reports and modified during the meeting. R. Bishop seconded
the motion. The motion passed 5 to 0 .
Herbert A.Grench,General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Nonelte G.Hanko,Teena Henshaw,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin III
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B . Interim Report on Search for Permanent District Office Space
Headquarters (Report R-85-21 of March 8 , 1985)
C. Britton reviewed the previous action taken by the Board relative
to the question of purchasing rather than leasing a permanent Dis-
trict office site. He noted that he had attached the minutes from
the April 11 , 1984 Board meeting and added that staff was proposing
a modification in the recommendations that had been presented to
the Board at the February 8 Board meeting. He stated that, on a
first priority basis , staff was recommending that they pursue the
purchase of the City of Mountain View site, noting staff would re-
turn to the Board with progress reports and necessary hiring of con-
sultants if any contract were to exceed $10 ,000. He said that staff
was also proposing to negotiate a lease with option to purchase for .,
the Imperial. Savings location which staff was hoping to secure as an
interim office location.
R. Bishop stated that the Board had not yet made a decision on whether
the District should continue to rent or buy a piece of land and con-
struct a building. He stated this was an important policy decision
for the Board to make because of the costs involved, both in terms
of dollars and staff time. Discussion focused on the Board's prior
action regarding the question of buying versus leasing, and there was
Board consensus that no decision to buy land and build an office
facility had been made.
D. Wendin stated that he felt staff should proceed with having an
appraisal done for the Mountain View site and with the hiring of a
consultant to prepare a plan and estimate costs for constructing a
building on the site, noting that, with this information, the Board
would have some concrete cost information with which to address the
question of buying versus leasing. In response to a question from
H . Grench, the Board indicated that cost estimates could be provided
by experts in the field as opposed to having detailed studies and
appraisals done.
Motion: D. Wendin moved that the Board continue items one, two, and
four in report R-85-21 and ask staff to return at an early
date with a financial analysis of construction of facility
on the Mountain View site, including financing alternatives .
R. Bishop seconded the motion.
Discussion: H. Turner requested that staff also address
the question of staff time involved and how this use of staff
time would impact the District' s programs . R. Bishop noted
cost estimates should include the costs of a staff person
who would be responsible for inspection during the con-
struction of a building. In response to a question from
C. Britton, D. Wendin stated that he was expecting staff
to return with an updated version of the alternatives con-
tained in the April 5, 1984 report, specific to the Mountain
View site and including the alternative of leasing. The
motion passed 5 to 0 .
Motion: D. Wendin moved approval Of item three of the staff report
concerning the Imperial Savings site as a rental with an
attempt to obtain an option to purchase. H. Turner seconded
the motion. The motion passed 5 to 0.
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C. Use and Management Plan for Windy Hill Open Space Preserve (Report
R-85-19 of March 5 , 1985)
D. Hansen introduced the staff report and noted that the acquisition
date for the former Martin property should be changed to December 28 ,
1984 . D. Woods showed a series of slides to illustrate the report's
major points. He noted that because of the popularity of the Preserve,
there is an increasing traffic problem associated with the spread-out
parking patterns along Skyline Boulevard. Discussion centered on
the trail that was to utilize the former Bachtold property, soaring
activities on the Preserve, and the limited amount of parking currently
available on Alpine Road.
Motion: H. Turner moved that the Board tentatively adopt the revised
Use and Management Plan recommendations contained in the
staff report for the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve
R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 to 0.
D. Los Trancos Open Space Preserve Use and Management Plan (Report R-85-18 ,
of March 7 , 1985)
D. Woods showed slides to illustrate various points made in the staff
report. He noted that an existing Use and Management recommendation
concerning the Preserve ' s brochure should be included on Page Three
of the report, adding that the recommendation stated that the site
brochure should be updated to reflect the connecting trails when they
are complete.
K. Duffy stated that the trail leading from the parking area to
Station One was rough and meandering and questioned whether staff
had any plans to improve it and/or better define it with logs.
D. Woods stated he would review this portion of the trail . lie also
stated that staff planned to define better the portion of the trail
near the knoll that had been reseeded.
Motion : H. Turner moved that the Board tentatively adopt the revised
Use and Management Plan for the Los Trancos Open Space Pre-
serve as contained in the staff report. R. Bishop seconded
the motion. The motion passed 5 to 0 .
IV. OLD BUSINESS WITH NO ACTION REQUESTED
A. Special District Management Institute Report
T. Henshaw reported on the Special District Management Institute
she had recently attended and urged other Board members to attend
future institutes. She stated that the three directors from the
East Bay Regional Park District had extended an invitation for a
social get-together in the future.
D. Wendin requested that staff look into the telephone cable on the
ground on the former Stallings property.
S. Norton stated that the litigation matters to be discussed during
Closed Session were Hassler and some items covered under Government
Code Section 54956 . 9 , Subdivision b-1 .
V. CLOSED SESSION
The Board recessed to Closed Session at 9 :05 P.M.
VI . ADJOURNMENT
The Board reconvened to public session at 10 : 43 P.M. to announce that a
Closed Session for the purpose of discussing litigation matters would be
held at the conclusion of the March 27 Special Meeting . The Board then
adjourned the Continued Regular Meeting of March 13 , 1985.
Jean H. Fiddes
District Clerk
Meeting 85-05
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415)965-4717
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MARCH 13, 1985
MINUTES
I. ROLL CALL
President Harry Turner called the meeting to order at 7 : 35 P.M.
Members Present: Katherine Duffy, Daniel Wendin, Teena Henshaw, Edward
Shelley, Nonette Hanko and Harry Turner. Richard Bishop arrived at 7:40 P.M.
Personnel Present: Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, David Hansen, Jean
Fiddes, Stanley Norton, Charlotte MacDonald, William Tannenbaum, James
Boland, Del Woods and Emma Johnson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. January 23 , 1985
Motion: E. Shelley moved the approval of the minutes of January 23
1985. T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed
5 5 to 0 with N. Hanko abstaining because she was absent from
the meeting.
B. Februar,=r 13 , 1985
Motion; E. Shelley moved the approval of the minutes of February 13,
1985. T. Henshaw seconded the motion.
4 Discussion: Tom Kavanaugh, 1726 Spring Street, Mountain
View noted that the minutes did not reflect under what rules
and regulations the Board went into Closed Session and what
the litigation matters were.
H. Grench responded that the Code Section under which the
litigation can be discussed has to be noted before Closed
Session and that had been announced as the Hassler litiga-
tion. He added that it may be appropriate to add the infor-
mation to all minutes. E. Shelley and H. Turner agreed
that the procedure would have merit. H. Turner stated the
Board' s consensus that the minutes were amended to include
the following information : The Board went into Closed Session
to discuss the Hassler litigation.
The amended minutes of February 13 were approved by a vote
of 5 to 0, with D. Wendin abstaining because he was absent
from the meeting .
C. February 20, 1985
Motion: E. Shelley moved the approval of the minutes of February 20,
1985. T. Henshaw seconded the motion.
Discussion: H. Turner noted that the minutes would require
the same addition as did the minutes of February 13, and
stated the Board' s consensus that the minutes were amended
to include the sentence , "The Board went into Closed Session
to discuss the Hassler litigation. " . The minutes were
approved as amended by a vote of 6 to 0.
Herbert A.Grench,General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Nonette G.Hanko,Teena Henshaw,Richard S.Bishop.Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin 'I
I ;
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D. February 27 , 1985
N. Hanko asked that the minutes be amended to change the words "could
not" to "would not" (grant Mr. Boyden ' s request) in the last line of
Paragraph 6 on Page 4 . 11. Turner confirmed that the change was appro-
priate.
Motion: E. Shelley moved the approval of the minutes of February 27 ,
1985. T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed
7 to 0.
II. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
E. .Johnson stated
t ted the Board
a had received the following communications.
a) a letter dated Mar
ch 5 from George Norton,
o, Attorney in Palo Al
to,
urgingthe District to withdraw the list of landowners that accompanies
the master plan map overaly and to publish only names of property
owners wit
h whom the District intends to or has started to negotiate.
He stated he would be happy to have his name on the list since nego-
tiations had begun and that the Peters property should be on the list.
He suggested that the District write to each person on the present
list explaining that the District has no present intention to condemn
any occupied home;
b) a letter dated March 11 from Richard Bullis of La Honda, endorsing
Mr. Norton ' s letter, including leaving the Norton and Peters/Bullis
properties on the list since negotiations have been on-going. He
expressed confusion about the District ' s choice for the route of the
Skyline Trail; and
c) a letter dated March 5 from Carlo Fowler of the law firm of Orrick,
Herrington & Sutcliffe issuing a final opinion on the District' s
issuance of Promissory Notes.
H. Turner stated that response to the first two letters would be held in
abeyance until the agenda item was discussed.
III. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
H. Turner stated that the agenda was adopted as presented by Board con-
sensus
IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
James Warren, 345 Swett Road, Woodside, argued against eminent domain
proceedings and urged a joint committee of directors and citizens to draft
a policy concerning condemnation.
Artemis Ginzton, 28014 Natoma Road, Los Altos Hills, urged the Board to
buy land only from willing sellers.
June Janis, La Honda Road, told the Board that the use of eminent domain
proceedings does not show concern and that the property owners feel
uncertain about "what' s going to happen" to them.
Leonard Korinec of Portola Park Heights; Sandra Touchatt, 3600 Longridge
Road, La Honda; James. Warren; William Obermeyer, Portola Heights; David
Leason, Sunnyvale; and Carol Doose, 22400 Skyline Boulevard, La Honda
each spoke to the Board about their concerns regarding the preserve users
trespassing onto private property and using their access roads. Mrs.
Touchatt stated her concern for hikers ' safety, and, requested that the
topic be on a future agenda so the problem could be addressed. H. Turner
stated he would like to see the conflict resolved and referred the matter
to staff.
Richard Bullis , Quinta Ranch, Star Route 2 , La Honda stated he had been
unsuccessful in getting APN numbers and full names of the owners of the
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parcels on the Master Plan Map Overlay from District staff. District
Counsel stated that the information is available from the County Assessors'
offices and that he had been researching the question of whether the Dis-
trict equipment must be made available to the public . He said he didn' t
understand why Mr. Bullis couldn' t use the assessors ' public facilities.
T. Kavanaugh told the Board that he wants to be notified if his property
is duscussed in Closed Session, and he asked that his name be removed
from "the list" .
Bill Sorich who lives near Devils Canyon said District ownership of Devils
Canyon would be a liability to the District.
VI. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
1. Award o--" Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve Development Grant
(Memorandum M-85-44 of March 6 , 1985)
H. Grench announced that the State Department of Parks and Recreation
had recommended to the Legislature that the District be awarded a
$150, 000 grant for the development of Purisima Creek Redwoods Open
Space Preserve. The project will provide two parking areas, improved
trails, trails for the physically limited, and signing. H. Turner
added that the project will be a cooperative effort with POST and
San Mateo County.
VII . OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
1. Election of New Board President and Possibly Other Officers (Memorandum
M-85-36 of March 6, 1985)
H. Turner stated his previously announced resignation as Board Presi-
dent would be effective at the present meeting. He noted that
balloting would be by secret ballot. J. Fiddes counted the ballots
for president that each Director submitted and announced that T. Ren-
shaw had received 6 votes, and E. Shelley had received 1 vote.
H. Turner said that the commitments that precluded him from carrying
out the duties of president would not interfere with the duties of
being vice president if he were elected to that office. After the
Board voted for vice president, J. Fiddes announced that H. Turner
had received 5 votes, R. Bishop had received 1 vote , and one member
of the Board had abstained from voting.
2. Scheduling and Process for Future Discussion of Procedures Pursuant
to SB 2216 and Policies Regarding Use of Eminent Domain (Memorandum
M-85-47 of March 7 , 1985)
T. Henshaw noted that the Board was responding to public interest in .
the District' s procedures pursuant to SB 2216 and in policies regarding
use of eminent domain.
Discussion centered on whether staff or the Board should establish
the agenda for a future meeting to discuss the issues. N. Hanko
stated that the Board should establish an agenda that clearly outlines
the issues that should be discussed.
R. Bishop said he felt the consensus of the Board was that it should
try to formulate a set of policies to adopt for when power of eminent
domain would be used and when it would not be used. He suggested
a Board committee to propose a set of policies to be discussed at the ,
meeting.
D. Wendin suggested staff could gather materials for discussion so
that it is a basis for a beginning.
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Motion: D. Wendin moved that staff prepare an agenda for discussion
and that Board members be encouraged to provide input to
staff within seven days.
Discussion : N . Hanko stated her support of the motion if it
included the question of annexations and use of lands outside
District boundaries. D. Wendin concurred with N. Hanko' s
suggestion.
Robert Fisse, Star Route 2, La Honda, suggested a workshop
to allow for public participation. C. Touchatt, Jim Warren,
and Janet Schwind supported the suggestion. E. Shelley and
R. Bishop stated their agreement, and R. Bishop added that
it should take place prior to a formal meeting where policies
would be adopted.
The Board concurred that March 30 would be the best date for
a workshop. After discussing meeting in the Skyline area,
the Board and public agreed that a meeting place in Portola
Valley or Woodside would best serve all concerned.
Motion: D. Wendin withdrew his previous motion and moved that the
Board schedule a workshop on March 30 in Portola Valley or
central Woodside with an agenda prepared by staff to discuss
eminent domain, Brown Act procedures, annexation, and acqui-
sition of land outside District boundaries, with public
input invited. H. Turner seconded the motion. The motion
passed 7 to 0 .
3 . Determination of Public Necessity for Proposed Dooley Property Addition
to Coal Creek Open Space Preserve (Report R-85-22 of March 8 , 1985)
D. Hansen noted that the Board had tabled a motion at its February 27
meeting to adopt a resolution of public necessity for acquiring the
Dooley property until after staff had prepared more detailed maps
and a more specific case for why the District should acquire the
property. He defined on a large wall map the present and potential
trail routes and the location of the property in relation to District
lands. He noted that if a major trail corridor is not provided
through the site, trail users would be required to follow the narrow,
winding Page Mill Road in the area or take longer alternatives.
Rosemary Dooley, 290 Leland Avenue, Palo Alto expressed her opinion
that bicyclists would not have a better trail if it went through her
property. Tom Dott, Page Mill Road agreed that bicyclists do not need
a special trail through the property. Other members of the public
echoed the same negative response to use of eminent domain to acquire
the property.
D. Wendin asked if any member of the public in attendance were in
favor of the determination of public necessity. No one spoke in
favor of the condemnation. He added that he did not favor this partic-
ular eminent domain proceeding and stated his belief that an alternate
way can be found to accommodate the public need without taking the
property.
Several Board members asked Ms. Dooley if some agreement could be
reached to have an easement or a compromise on the trail route.
Her response was negative.
Motion: D. Wendin moved that the Board vote on the motion on the
floor. T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed
6 to 1 .
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Discussion: Ms. Dooley asked if the Board could vote for
condemnation in the future if it now voted not to condemn.
S. Norton stated that the present Board could act for itself,
but not for future Boards.
J. Fiddes read the motion on the floor, a motion that the
Board adopt Resolution 85-20, a Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Finding and Determining That the Public Interest and Necessity
Require the Acquisition of Certain Properties for Public
Use, to Wit, for Public Park, Recreation and Open Space Pur-
poses Describing the Properties Necessary Therefore and
Authorizing and Directing its Retained Legal Counsel to do
Everything Necessary to Acquire All Interest Therein (Coal
Creek Open Space Preserve - Dooley Property) .
President Henshaw called for a roll call vote. The motion to
adopt Resolution 85-20 failed on the following vote:
AYES: E. Shelley and R. Bishop.
NOES: K. Duffy, H. Turner, T. Henshaw, D. Wendin and N. Hanko.
T. Henshaw called a recess at 10: 35 P.M. and reconvened the meeting at
10 : 50 P.M.
4. Final Adontion of the Use and Management Plan for the Peninsula Open
Space Trust, Lohr , Jenkins, and Guenther Property Additions to Skyline
Ridge Open Space Preserve (Memorandum M-85-45 of March 6, 1985)
D. Hansen noted that the Board had delayed its final adoption of the
Interim Use and Management Plan because of the length of time since
the presentation of the original Interim Use and Management Plan. He
stated there had been no additional public comments.
Charles Touchatt and Carol Doose expressed concern about the road
becoming a public trail. C. Britton stated that the road would
be used for patrol and maintenance only, that it was not intended as
a public trail .
K. Duffy and E. Shelley assured the concerned homeowners of the
area that the recommended Interim Use and Mangement Plan would
merely maintain the status quo, that if there were any changes to
the Use and Managemetn Plans, two public hearings would be required.
E. Shelley noted there are no proposed trails or development for the
property nor any intention to invite the public on the road.
Sandra Touchatt stated that the public is given maps of the Preserve
that shows an access through private property and asked what can
be done to keep the public from trespassing on her property.
K. Duffy stated that the District does install boundary signs.
N. Hanko suggested delaying final approval until Board members
had a chance to visit the property to see what the situation is and
whether signs are properly placed.
D. Wendin noted the property is part of the Skyline Ridge Open Space
Preserve, not Long Ridge, and public access will be a question dis-
cussed at the Skyline Ridge Master Plan hearing in two weeks. He
suggested the issues be addressed as part of the Skyline Ridge Plan
even though they are technically not part of the study area.
R. Bishop suggested citizens concerned with signing and private
property attend the Master Plan hearing and speak at that time.
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D. Hansen noted the three items on the Use and Management Plan:
1) place boundary signs to identify the property; 2) allow public
access by either obtaining adjacent property owners ' permission or
through current District property; and 3) become a part of the road
agreement, contributing to the annual maintenance of the road.
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board adopt the Interim Use and
Management Plan for the Peninsula Open Space Trust, Lohr,
Jenkins, and Guenther property additions to Skyline Ridge
Open Space Preserve as contained in report R-84-24 and
M-85-32 and to dedicate the District ' s interests in the
property as public open space. E. Shelley seconded the motion:
Discussion: C. Doose asked if the property now includes
hiking and equestrian trails in the Use and Management Plan.
D. Wendin clarified that for new acquisitions an interim use
and management plan is established that maintains the status
quo, except for safety issues. He continued that every
property has trails -- informal deer trails, footpaths,
logging roads, etc. and that an indication of trails does
not mean the District will build or maintain them as hiking
trails. D. Wendin suggested that road use and how notice
is given to keep people off the road are issues that need
to be addressed at a later date.
Motion: D. Wendin moved to continue the motion on the floor so
that it can be considered as part of the Skyline Ridge
Master Plan process. H. Turner seconded the motion.
Discussion: D. Wendin confirmed that while the public
access question would be considered at the same time as the
2M Associates ' plan, it would not be considered by the
consultants and that staff will have to address the issue
of the linkage and, if possible, recommend what should be
done.
The motion to continue failed by a vote of 4 to 3 .
Discussion: C. Doose asked for the meaning of dedication,
asking whether it meant the District is unable to sell , trade
or do something else with the property. D. Wendin confirmed
her understanding with the exception that the District can
trade up to 10 acres of dedicated land per year for other land
The motion on the floor passed by a vote of 5 to 2.
5. 'lExperimental Dog Program - Second Reading (Memorandum M-85-48 of
March 7, 1985
D. Hansen noted that the Board had approved allowing additional dog
tracking events at Fremont' Older and Russian Ridge Open Space Pre-
serves and had agreed to continue the experiment on three sites
for one more year, with the program at Fremont Older contingent upon
there being a decline in off-leash problems. He added that the Board
had approved opening a portion of Long Ridge for one year and that
staff will meet with the neighbors to discuss cooperation in the pro-
gram. He anticipated the program at Long Ridge would begin in
approximately two months.
Motion: H. Turner moved to continue the dog experiment on three
current sites and the one additional site for one year,
directing staff to start the Long Ridge program only after
adequate signing, noticing and preparation of the baseline
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data is accomplished, and to allow dog tracking activities
continued at Fremont Older and Russian Ridge Open Space
Preserves as outlined in the motion of February 17 .
R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
6. District Lease of Portion of San Mateo County Baylands Reserve from
State Lands Commission (Memorandum M-85-46 of March 7 , 1985)
C. Britton explained that the District can lease at no cost for 49
years approximately 99 acres south of Dumbarton Bridge. He reviewed
the Interim Use and Management Plan for the site and added that the
area would be named an addition to the San Mateo County Baylands
Reserve.
Motion: H. Turner moved to adopt Resolution 85-21, a Resolution of
the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District Authorizing Acceptance of Lease, Authorizing
Officer to Execute Lease on Behalf of District, and Authorizinc.
General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents
Necessary to Closing of the Transaction (San Mateo County
Baylands Reserve - Lands of the State of California, State
Lands Commission) . He continued his motion for tentative
adoption of the Use and Management Plan recommendations
contained in the staff report, including naming the property
an addition to the San Mateo County Baylands Reserve, and
stating the Board ' s intention to dedicate the leasehold
interest in the property as public open space. D. Wendin
seconded the motion.
Discussion: T. Kavanaugh stated his understanding that
the parcel is in Menlo Park, not in San Mateo County. He
also asked if Leslie Salt had done the work on the levee.
C. Britton stated that CalTrans had done the work. To Mr.
Kavanaugh' s question regarding whether District would allow
fishing from the levee, H. Grench said staff will look
into it as part of the regular Use and Management Plan.
The motion passed 7 to 0.
President T. Henshaw stated the Board' s concurrence to continue agenda
items 8 through 11 (Preliminary Action Plan for the Implementation of the
Basic Policy for Fiscal Year 1985-1986; Interim Report on Search for
Permanent Office Headquarters; Use and Management Plan Review for Windy
Hill Open Space Preserve; Los Trancos Use and Management Plan Review; and
Special District Management Institute Report) .
VIII . NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
1. Proposed Nolte Property Addition to Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve
(Report R-85-20 of March 5, 1985)
C. Britton stated the District had been offered the 160 acre parcel
adjacent to Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve. He said access is
along a private road off Alpine Road. He stated the purchase price
will be $450, 000 and would be the first purchase made from the pro-
ceeds of the District's 1985 note issue.
D. Hansen reviewed the use and management recommendations which
included continuing the grazing lease, opening the site to hikers
and equestrains, installing preserve boundary signs, discing and
seeding, removing hazardous remnants of an old barn, and restoring
the site to a natural area.
R. Bullis asked if the road would become a trial . C. Britton responded
that the District' s rights on the road are not known at this time and
the question would have to be researched to determine if the Distrit
has rights for a trail on the road.
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R. Bullis stated he had a letter to the District dated March 3 ,
acquainting the Board with the fact of an unrecorded easement. He
asked that C . Britton meet with his engineer to resolve the issue.
C. Britton noted that when the property purchase was being negotiated,
he had talked with Mr. Nolte about the verbal agreement that had been
made and stated that it would be in the District ' s best interest to
have a road that would be minimally disturbing to the landscape, but
an agreeable alignment might not be the ideal alignment from the
owners point of view.
Motion: D. Wendin moved that the Board adopt Resolution 85-22, a
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District Authorizing Acceptance of
Agreement to Purchase Real Property, 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
(Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve - Nolte Property) .
N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
Motion: D. Wendin moved that the Board tentatively adopt the interim
use and manauement plan recommendations contained in report
R-85-20, name the property as an addition to the Russian
Ridge Open Space Preserve and indicate its intention to
dedicate the property as public open space. N. Hanko seconde(,
the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
2 . Proposed Annexation of Nolte Property Addition to Russian Ridge Open
Space Preserve (Memorandum M-85-37 dated March 4 , --1-985
H. Grench noted the property is within the District' s Sphere of
Influence and contiguous to, but just outside, the District' s boundary,
He said annexation to the District would obviate potential challenge
to the enforceability of District ordinances and would place District-
owned land within District boundaries. He added that the annexation
would be with the consent of the Noltes, and that, if LAFCO approves
the annexation, the matter will be before the Board for a hearing
and a final decision.
Motion: D. Wendin moved that the Board adopt Resolution 85-23, a
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District Requesting Initiation of Annexa-
tion Procedures by the Santa Clara County Local Agency
Formation Commission (Russian Ridge Addition - 1985) .
H. Turner seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
3. Revision of Authorized Signatories for District Accounts and Safe
Deposit Boxes (Memorandum M-85-31 dated March 4 , 1985
J. Fiddes explained that it is necessary to revise the signatories
on District accounts following the election of new Board officers.
Motion: D. Wendin moved that the Board adopt Resolution 85-24 , a
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District Establishing Financial Instru-
ment Signatories of the District for Santa Clara County
Accounts. T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion
passed 7 to 0 .
Motion: D. Wendin moved that the Board adopt Resolution 85-25 , a
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District Approving Certificate of
Authority of Officers (First Interstate Bank of California) .
Meeting 85-05 Page nine
T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
Motion: D. Wendin moved that the Board adopt Resolution 85-26, a Reso-
lution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District Authorizing Signing and Endorsing Checks
and Other Instruments for Savings Account (First Interstate
Bank of California - Los Altos) . T. Henshaw seconded the
motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 .
Motion: D. Wendin moved that the Board adopt Resolution 85-27 , a
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District Authorizing -Signing and Endorsing
Checks and Other Instruments for Checking Account (First
Interstate Bank of California - Los Altos) . T. Henshaw
seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
Motion: D. Wendin moved that the Board adopt Resolution 85-28, a
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District Establishing Signatories for
Entering Safe Deposit Boxes (First Interstate Bank of Cali-
fornia - Los Altos) . T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The
motion passed 7 to 0.
4 . Location of March 27 Regular Meeting (Memorandum M-85-41 of March 4 ,
1984)
H. Grench recommended that the March 27 Board Meeting be limited to
presentation of the Skyline Ridge Master Plan as prepared by 2M Asso-
ciates. He said that a large public attendance is anticipated.
Motion: D. Wendin moved that the Board cancel its Regular Meeting of
March 27 , 1985 and schedule a Special Meeting at 7 : 30 P.M.
at the Mountain View Adobe Building at 157 Moffett Boulevard
for the purpose of reviewing the draft Master Plan for the
Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve and consideration of the
claims list. N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion
passed 7 to 0.
5. Scheduling of Special Meeting (Memorandum M-85-40 of March 4 , 1985)
H. Grench explained the present meeting could be finished in one of
several ways : it could be continued to another date, a special meeting
could be scheduled, or the agenda items could be put-off until April 10.
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board continue meeting 85-05 to
7 : 30 P.M. March 20 to consider agenda items 8 , 9, 10, and
11 along with Oral Communications and any other agenda items
that may be added. N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion
passed 7 to 0.
IX. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
D. Hansen reported the demolition at the former Bachtold property had
been completed, a contract had been signed to remove material from Coal
Creek Open Space Preserve in April, and the Los Altos Fire Department
would conduct a practice burn using the small structure at Rancho San
Antonio Open Space Preserve.
X. CLAIMS
D. Wendin asked for an explanation on Claims No. 8098 . C. Britton
responded that Legal Counsel had stated that, since the amount was a
contractual obligation, payment only required Board approval of the claim.
Motion: D. Wendin moved the approval of revised claims 85-05. T. Henshaw
seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
Meeting 85-05 Page ten
XI . CLOSED SESSION
S. Norton announced that the discussion in closed session would be on
the Hassler law suit and one or two items covered under Government Code
Section 54956. 9, subdivision b-1 . The Board convened to Closed Session
at 12 : 01 P.M.
XII . ADJOURNMENT
The Board reconvened to Public Session to announce that the Closed
Session would be continued to Wednesday, March 20, 1985. The Board
adjourned at 1 : 15 A.M. Thursday, March 14 , 1985.
Emma Johnson
Secretary
(ff MM5 10. 2SJ-US
Pleeting 85-05
rIIUI'E�?Ii:SUL. .LG?O;vr,L Oi)I:ti SYACF DISTR� ,:T Date: March 13, 193`
REVISED
cLTz PIs
t•pun Name
•� Description
8016 12.40 Amerigas Tank Rental
8017 C =1.48 A T & T Telephone Service
�801 8 286.32 James Bol n,q Reimbursement--Professional Conferee
8019 350.00 Louis Bor;L Cc,tractor Road Repairs
'8020 278.00 L. Craig Br==_cn Reimbursement-Seminar Registration
8021 75.44 Bullard S=fe-_y test Field Equipment
8022 110.00 U. C. Berkeley Extension Tuition Fee--Alice Ctmrmings
I8023 50.00 State Treasurer of California Fee for note Review
3024 63.09 California Water Service Co. Dater Service
8025 386.00 Caen Rental Co. Machine Rental
8026 51.82 David Carp Reimbursement--Private Vehicle
8027 135.00 Carelillo Travel Systems T
Y T. Henshat•. Travel Expense
S028 54,657.00 Central Fence Co an
�' Y Fence--Los Gatos Creek Park
8029 213.00 Coammications Research Co.
Radio Maintenance
8030 57/2.38 Creegan & D'Angelo Fence Plans--Los Gatos Creek Park
8-031 51.30 Crest Copies Blueprints
'8032 139.29 Alice Curmi n s
g ReiMburserrent--Private Vehicle and
Supplies
8033 239.83 Discount Office Supply Office Supplies
8034 586.08 Pete Ellis Dodge Truck Repairs
8035 49.70 Evans Sharp-All Shop Sharpening Service and Tools
8036 166.00 First Ar.�rican Title Guaranty Co. Preliminary Title :Report
8037 324.42 First Interstate Bank Paying aY�g Agent Fees
500.00 Foss & Associates February Consulting•Fee
8039 77.30 Sandra Gimbal Reimbursenent--Private Vehicle and
Drafting Supplies
'8 `0 o 335.47 The Graphic Source Silk Screened Pups
8041 179.27 Herbert Grench Reimbursement--Professional Conferen+l
and Subscription
8 2. 57.89 Mary Gundert Reimbursenent--Private Vehicle and l
Drafting Supplies
8043 288.72 Ernestine Henshzaw Reimbursement--Conference Expense
8044 636.14 Honeywell Protection Services Alarm Installation and Service
3045 25.93 Hubbard 6: Johnson Field Supplies
3046 161.02 The Hub Schneider's Ranger Unifor%s
i -
Meeting 85-
11 ' Date: Ibrch I
7
Name REVISED
Description
80147 212.18 Kelly Ser%rices
Tenporary Office Help
8M 24.00 Landscape Architecture Subscription
8049 480.00 Los Altos Garbage Co. Dl�rTster Service
8050 12.58 Los Altos S-al-ioners Office Supplies
8051 28.65 Lund Equi.--=_-_
Co. Key 'Inventory and Storage System
8052 63.90 Chiarlotte Reimbursement--Color Enlargement
8053 284.36 M2redith ' Advertisement and Subscription
8054 83.57 Minton's L=be.- & Supply Field Supplies
8055 19.09 Mobil Oil Co. Fuel for District Vehicles
8056 45.00 National' Recreation Park Assc. Subscription
8057 13.10 Nbrney's Office Supplies
8058 45.00 Stanley Norton Telephone. and Meal Conference F-xp
8059 1 .� On Line Business Systems
�87.'N Computer Processing
8,060 50=51 Pacific Bell
Telephone Service
8061 329.83
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Utilities
8062 160.92
Pacific Hardware Field Supplies
8063 3.05 City Of Palo Alto Utilities Utilities
8064 120.00
Palo Alto V,'eekly Advertisement
8%5
Peninsula oil co. Fuel for District Vehicles
Bork
80.22 Pitney Bowes
Postage Meter Rental and Supplies
0067 68.82 Rancho Ehrdh�are Field Supplies
8068 4,700.00 Kurt L. Reitman & Assc. Appraisal Services
8069 35.00
Eric Remington
Honorarium for Docent Training
8070 8.25 San Francisco Examiner Subscription
8071 326.40 San Francisco Newspaper Agency Advertisement
8072 101.08. San Francisco Water Dept. Water Service
8073 506.76 San Jose 1.1--rcur_y News Advertisement
from claims Burin cT March 13, 1985 Board meeting.
8075 80.00
Santa Clara County Health Dept,
Storage Permit Fee
8076 103.84 Scribner Graphics Printing
� 8077 318.25 Sears, Roebuck & Co.
Tools and Repairs
8078 10,025.00 S.G.S. 0 Inc. Bachtold Demolition
8079 276.02 Shell Oil Co. Fbel and Repairs for District Veh-i
8080 15.52 Skyline Co. Water District Water Service
8081 69.00 Skyline Ranch Utilities
CLAIMS No. 85-05
Meting 85-05
Date: March 13, 198
REVISED
v mount Name Description
8082 5,000.00 Standard & Poor's Corporation Bond Rating Services
� d
8083 480.00 State Board of EGaalization Annexation Fee
8084 2.66 S & W Equip-mEinlE Co. Field Supplies
$085 195.00 William S. '±aTenbaum Reimbursement--Seminar Registration
� 8086 35.00 Mary Lou Taylor Honorarium for Docent Trams
8087 481.40 Times Trib,,me Advertisements
8088 38.42 Tools-R-Us Field Supplies
8089 26.61 David Tapley :4eisrbursement--Uniform
II8090 108.80 The Travel Place Out of Town Meeting--Herbert Grench
I18091 130.97 Union Oil Co.: any Fuel for District Vehicles
8092 900.00 U. S. Postmaster Meter Postage and Newsletter Returns
8093 275.98 Uno Graphics Brochures
' 8094 -;.73 Lisa Varney Reimbursement--Uniform
8095 59.25 Sandra Voorhees Reimbursement--Private Vehicle
8096 248.83 Ellis Wallace Reir.bursement--Private Vehicle and
Training Classes
- 1 45.00 Western Interpreters Assc. Subscription
8098 25,000.00 Western Title Insurance Co. Purchase of Lease--Quinn-McEwen
8099 102.24 West Publishing Co. Resource Documents
8100 83.65 West Tek Supply, Inc. . Fuel Storage Pipe
8101 58.58 ZZZ Sanitation Equipment Rental
8102 500.00%',-
U. S. Postmaster Postage for Meter
8103 150.00-* Swan Graphics, Inc. Typesetting
8104 175.86 Petty Cash Private Vehicle, Meal Conferences,
Film Processing, and Field Supplies
8105 450,000.00 Ticor Title Insurance Co. Land Purchase--Nolte
Issued as an emergency check on March 11, 1985
-•-Issued as an emergency check on March 12, 1985
R-85-23
(Meeting 85-06
March 27 , 1985)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REPORT
March 21 , 1985
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager; D. Woods , Open
Space Planner; A. Cummings, Environmental
Analyst
SUBJECT: Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve Draft Master Plan
Introduction: On April 25 , 1984 you approved entering into a contract
with the landscape architecture firm of 2M Associates of Berkeley to com-
plete a master plan for the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve (see memo-
randum M-84-42 dated April 16, 1984) . The contract was entered into after
the generous $46 ,000 contribution from the Peninsula Open Space Trust to
fund this project for the District' s most highly emphasized site. The
Trust also played a cooperative role in the extensive consultant selection
process , following your approval to proceed with planning for this site on
an outside-contract basis . Over the past year, POST and District staff ,
extensive public workshops , and detailed assistance from a special POST
advisory committee have guided the planners to complete a draft 20 Year
Master Plan for the Skyline Ridge Preserve. This is now being presented
for your review and approval .
Discussion: This fourth and final major public workshop is focused on the
draft Master Plan document which you received earlier this month, along
with addendum #1 which was sent with that document and with addendum #2 ,
which is attached to this report. Copies of the draft Master Plan are
available for public inspection at the District office. Public comments
from the workshops are also attached for your review as are the goals of
the POST advisory committee and other key supportive materials .
is a ch
ronological ical summary of the planning process to date as
Followingg y P g
carried out by 2M (see also the work program and schedule attached) .
A) MAY, JUNE & JULY 1984 : The goals , tasks and schedule for the Master
Plan were delineated, and a site inventory was completed by 2M and
their subcontractors (see the Existing Conditions document previously
forwarded to you and available at the District office for public in-
spection) . The first meeting of the POST advisory committee was held
on May 29 , and a second meeting was held on site on two separate days :
July 8 and July 12. On July 18 the first public workshop was held at
the Mountain View Community Center (see memorandum M-84-68 dated
July 24 , 1984 attached) .
B) AUGUST, SEPTEMBER 1984 : An options analysis and Master Plan concept
with three alternative plans was completed. This material was pre-
sented on two occasions: at the third meeting of the POST advisory
R-85-23 Page 2
committee on September 17 and at the second public workshop on
October 3 , held at Los Altos High School .
C) OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER 1984 : The schematic plan was developed,
and ideal alternatives and management options were also pursued. 2M
made a presentation to the Board on November 28 . The preliminary plan
with phasing, annual and longterm costs , and schematic drawings was
developed at this time.
D) JANUARY, FEBRUARY 1985 : On January 17, the fourth POST advisory commit-
tee meeting was held. The third public workshop was held on January 16
at the Los Altos Youth Center. The initial study was developed for the
California Environmental Quality Act and the final draft Master Plan
was completed. On February 25 , the fifth POST committee meeting was
held. Plan implementation sources and responsibilities were drafted
and are part of addendum #2 attached. The fourth public workshop for
review of the draft plan is scheduled for March 27 , 1985.
Throughout this period, g
numerous discussions and meetings have been held by
2M with local and affected neighbors and agencies. In addition, several
"team" meetings have been held, including 2M and their subcontractors , Dis-
trict Open Space Management staff and POST staff. These meetings were keyed
to discussions and evaluations of specific 'hot' and ' lukewarm' development
and management alternatives and aided in answering questions 2M had on unde-
cided issues or proposed facilities in the Master Plan. Press coverage of
the public workshops has been extensive and staff has attempted to go 'over-
board' in soliciting input to these forums . Several District Board members
have attended various POST advisory committee meetings and public workshops.
Usual Planning Procedures
If the Master Plan had not been done on a large scale contract basis , Sky-
line Ridge Open Space Preserve, being the most highly emphasized of District
sites, would normally have had a substantial review and implementation pro-
cess over the next few years. The shortened planning schedule and acceler-
ated timing, intensity of site review and analysis , extensive public review
and independent design ideas would probably not have been generated to the
extent they have been.
In addition, the proposed elements of a draft plan by staff alone would not
be the result of an extensive study of existing site conditions. The re-
sults might, therefore, not have been as responsive to environmental factors
and would most likely not have included resource management elements such
as reforestation, habitat enhancement and fire protection in the detail pre-
sented by 2M.
Specific uses which perhaps would not have emerged because of their intense
development nature beyond Board policy guidelines are 1) equestrian center,
2) fishing piers , 3) interpretive center, 4) visitor center, and 5) drive-
in campground.
The following is the planning procedure we would probably have have followed
if the Contract Master Plan process had not been pursued with POST' s assis-
tance:
1) Public workshop for soliciting input for site use
a. purpose - to solicit input for potential use
b. notification - adjacent neighbors, mailing list and newspapers
R-85-23 Page 3
2) Solicit proposals for use of the Buildings
a. Board/staff development parameters
b. advertise in local papers, contact known interest groups
C. evaluate proposals
3) Prepare draft Use and Management Plan
a. Elements would most likely have included:
1 . trail system providing loops and access for physically limited
2 . restrooms at parking areas
3. environmental education program at barn location
4 . AYH hike-in hostel at A-frame
5. equestrian staging facility
6 . hike-in camp area at former Incerpi property
7 . ranger residence at former Incerpi property and ranch house
8 . water system upgrade
b. Contract with engineers to conduct feasibility study and cost
analysis for construction
C. Develop phasing of plan
4 . Public workshop for comments on draft plan
a. incorporate comments from public and revise where necessary
5. Board review of Use and Management Plan
CEQA Requirements
You received earlier a copy of the Initial Study checklist (available at
the District office for public inspection) which was prepared by 2M along
with supporting documentation and a summary table explaining all "yes" and
"maybe" answers in the Initial Study. The proposed Negative Declaration
is attached to this report, and I am recommending that it be approved by
you. Staff has checked with the State Office of Planning and Research
which confirmed that a Negative Declaration should be used on a conceptual
master plan if the Initial Study warrants it. When later specific plans
are developed which have the potential to significantly affect the
environment, another Initial Study should be done to decide if a Negative
Declaration is still appropriate or if a focused Environmental Impact Re-
port is necessary at that time.
Major items of potential concern on the nitial tudy checklist which
staff feels have been adequately researched and mitigated by the consultant
in this plan include the potential for increased wild fire danger to the
Preserve and surroundings, and the potential significant increase of
traffic to the roads in the Preserve vicinity.
Packets consisting of the Draft Master Plan, Initial Study and draft
Negative Declaration were sent to the four responsible agencies on March 1 ,
1985 asking for comments: CalTrans, San Mateo County Planning Department,
Santa Clara County Planning Department, and the City of Palo Alto. A
smaller packet without the complete draft plan, but with the other materials
and maps showing the development and management plans for the site,
was sent
to 23 persons and agencies either with property adjacent to the Preserve
or who are directly affected in some way by the Plan. Copies of the
proposed Negative Declaration were posted at the District office and on site.
To date, staff has received no comments on the proposed Negative Declaration.
R-85-23 Page 4
Recommendations on the Master Plan
Because staff has played a major role in the Master Plan process in pro-
viding guidance and input, I feel that the Plan is ready to be adopted
almost as presented. However, there are certain specific elements which
staff feels should be changed:
A) The development alternatives section #3 . 2. 4. (see pages 25 and 26)
should be eliminated from the Plan as alternatives. The individual
elements listed should be either included in the Plan itself or elimi-
nated totally at this time. The following elements should be included
in the timeframe noted:
1) Signage, Phase III . Highway signs for the Skyline Open Space
Preserve should be considered but only in connection with potential
signing for the other adjacent highly emphasized District sites.
2) Hiking Trail down Lambert Creek, Phase III. The hiking trail
should be considered in conjunction with District properties
added recently to this Preserve that open up the possibilities
for future trail connections in Devils Canyon and to Long Ridge
Open Space Preserve. You decided at your March 13 Board of
Director' s meeting to include the former Jenkins , Lohr, Guenther,
and POST parcels in the plan. As of now, the status quo Interim Use
and Management Plan would be used contained in report M-85-45 ,
dated March 6 , 1985 . Future Use and Management Plan reviews ,
however, should reflect the potential for trails in Phase III
down Lambert and up the Peters Creek corridors over these and
any future District lands. The reviews would include the Skyline
Ridge Open Space Preserve area included in the 2M Plan and new
additions.
3) Organization Building, Phase I . The proposed organizational
building in the A-frame should be considered for use by groups and
organizations as a substitute or trial facility before the multi-
purpose environmental education center is constructed in Phase III.
4) Emergency Water Supply System, Phase I . The feasibility of using
the Palo Alto water tank as an emergency supply system should be
considered now, in Phase I , as part of the overall water system
update and cost benefit review. It would be considered along with
the proposed other uses of existing springs on the site or adjacent
Preserves , drawing from Alpine Pond, or drilling new wells on the
site.
I would recommend that the following other proposals not be included with-
in the 20 year timeframe of this master plan for this site as it now ex-
ists. Those items include:
1) YOUTH HOSTEL: Staff feels that while the site is ideal , the need
to convert or add to the buildings on-site which are currently pro-
posed for other necessary and desirable uses makes it not attractive
in the 20 year planning timeframe. The ideal location could be the
family compound area; however, this cluster of buildings is under
lease and will not revert to the District for another 47 years .
2) HIKERS ' HUT: The ideal location for a hikers ' but needs to be much
more remote than any area offered in this Preserve. In addition,
R-85-23 Page 5
all existing buildings are currently occupied or have some other
use planned.
3) EQUESTRIAN CENTER: While the plan offers a distinct and separate
equestrian parking lot and staging area, staff feels that this
Preserve does not lend itself to a large scale equestrian center
and that other nearby areas would be much more appropriate.
4 VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER: Staff feels that because of the pro-
posed visitor information center to be constructed at Saratoga Gap
by the Sempervirens Fund this new building is not necessary on the
Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. The Environmental Education
Center in the ranch complex and visitor contact points near the
parking facilities can adequately serve as docent or ranger contact
points to distribute visitor information.
B) Staff feels the potential use conflicts on the new Skyline Trail where
it connects the parking facilities in the Christmas tree farm area with
the ranch complex will be immense, especially on weekends and other
heavy public use days . The prospect of controlling foot, horse and
bicycle traffic , ranger trucks , buckboards and carriages plus others in
cars and buses exiting from the permit lot on a single trail to and from
the ranch area is overwhelming. The permit lot and trails should not be
utilized by vehicles on heavy use days. The buckboard (or carriage)
rides should be infrequent, and all other recreational traffic should be
dispersed on multiple trails connecting the parking areas with the ranch
complex.
C) Horse carriages (see page 17) should be excluded from the site, unless
they are used as substitutes for the buckboard transportation system
between the parking areas and the ranch complex.
D) It is suggested in the draft plan on page 27 , section 3 . 3 .1 , Staffing,
that eventually three full-time Rangers be assigned specifically to the
Preserve. Staff feels that two Rangers should become resident Rangers
as proposed in the Incerpi and former ranch manager ' s houses , but that
Rangers should not be specifically assigned to the Preserve. District
Ranger Aides, docents, and other volunteers , although not mentioned in
the plan, are potential substitutes for site protection, interpretation
and public contact assistance and could aid the Skyline Ranger patrol
group on this site.
E) You should review the Implementation Responsibilities chart attached as
addendum #2 to the Draft Master Plan. Much of the input to the chart
has come from the POST Committee or 2M. You may wish to fill in the
blank chart in the Master Plan with your own thoughts. Once the Master
Plan has been adopted by the Board, the annual Use and Management Plan
review for the Preserve should be scheduled at a regular Board meeting
to be held when the first-phase items to be implemented in the following
year have been decided upon. Ideally, this would be decided as a joint
POST/District decision, say in March, before the District budget for the
following fiscal year had been compiled. For the 1985-1986 fiscal year
budget preparation it will probably be necessary to establish a contin-
gency fund and later amend the budget if next year 's priority implemen-
tation items are not established before final budget adoption. The
POST Advisory Committee is interested in continuing on as an implemen-
tation Advisory Committee willing to work with the District Board or a
Board committee and District staff in setting the priorities for funding
R-85-23 Page 6
and implementation for the year following. I would encourage continued
cooperative efforts with the POST Committee in proceeding in this manner
to implement the Plan. Public input should also be solicited, once fa-
cilities proposed for funding are suggested and presented at the Board 's
regular use and management approval process .
F) Finally, several items are included in the Plan which may trigger
policy questions because they are facilities which have not been built
or installed on District sites in the past. I recommend that they
should, however, stay in this Plan. They include such items as trash
cans and picnic tables , and building a new building such as the environ-
mental education center.
Recommendation: I recommend that you solicit public input to the Draft
Master Plan after 2M, staff , and POST presentations are made on the Plan
and the proposed Negative Declaration. I further recommend that you adopt
the Negative Declaration as submitted and/or amended at your meeting. I
also recommend that you approve and adopt the Draft Master Plan of the Sky-
line Ridge Open Space Preserve with the proposed changes as outlined in
this report and after consideration of the public comments made at your
meeting. Finally, upon adoption of the Master Plan I would encourage you
to endorse and support the proposed POST Implementation Advisory Committee
to aid the District in the funding and development of the Plan.
( 4
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February 25 , 1985
SKYLINE RIDGE OPEN SPACE PRESERVE
DRAFT MASTER PLAN
ADDENDUM #1
As a supplement to the Draft Master Plan for Skyline Ridge Open Space
Preserve, attached please find reduced copies of the maps on pages 2,
3, 12, and 28 of the report. Having these maps as a separate item
will make it easier to reference them while reading the plan.
Also, please note that Table 5-1 on pages 49-50 is not completed. The
appropriate 'X' and 'o' designations will be filled in following the
POST Advisory Committee meeting on February 25 , 1985 and distributed
as Addendum #2.
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SKYLINE RIDGE OPEN SPACE PRESERVE
DRAFT MASTER PLAN
ADDENDUM #2
IMPLEMENTATION RESPONSIBILITIES: The attached table replaces the un-
completed Table 5-1 on pages 49-50 of your copy of the Draft Master
Plan.
WATER SUPPLY: On ,page 19 of the Draft Master Plan it states that the
former bathhouse on Alpine Reservoir will be reconstructed as an Ob-
servation Blind and pumphouse. It is likely that a noise conflict
would arise between the use of the structure for wildlife observation
and pumping water. A preferred location for the pumphouse would be on
the opposite side and downhill from the Old Page Mill Road Trail and
the Alpine Reservoir dam.
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TABLE 5-1: IMPLEMENTATION RESPONSIBILITIES
The table which follows outlines a program for partnership and cooperation between the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District and other sources which could be involved in the finance, construction, operations or maintenance of the Sky-
line Ridge Open Space Preserve. For the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District a 'X' indicates that the District
should take the lead role in initiating the program item. An 10' indicates that the DDistrict whould assist others in
realizing the item, but should not commit the majority of capitol improvement, operations or maintenance funding for
it.
For the possible public or private partners of the District, a 'X' indicates the strong potential for the sharing of a
major implementation responsibility for a given program item. An 101 indicates some potential for involvement may ex-
ist, but probably only in a minor way. No marking indicates no involvement.
PHASE PROGRAM ITEM MROSD FEDERAL, PRIVATE PRIVATE PRIVATE/ GENERAL
STATE, OR SOURCE CONCESSION SPECIAL VOLUNTEER
LOCAL DONATIONS INTEREST GROUPS
GRANTS GROUPS
ACCESSIBILITY USE CONSIDERATIONS
1 Vehicular Entrance X X
1,2,3 Parking X X
1,2,3 Signage X X
2,3 Trail Entrance/Exit Points X 0
Trails - not including interpretive
and whole-access trails listed below.
1,2 - All-purpose trail X 0
1,2,3 - Hiking and equestrian trails 0 0 X X X
1,2,3 - Trail control gates X 0
1 Sanitary facilities X X
Picnic Facilities
2,3 - benches X X
1,2,3 - tables and trash cans X X
1,2,3 - minimal identification of X X
picnic locations
Camping Facilities
3 - hiker's camp X X X
2 - volunteer camp (initial) X X X X X
3 - hiking and equestrian group camp X X X X X
ALT Youth Hostel O X
ALT Hiker's Hut 0 X
ALT Equestrian Center 0 X
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PHASE PROGRAM ITEM MROSD FEDERAL, PRIVATE PRIVATE PRIVATE/ GENERAL
STATE, OR SOURCE CONCESSION SPECIAL VOLUNTEER
LOCAL DONATIONS INTEREST GROUPS
GRANTS GROUPS
EDUCATIONAL USE CONSIDERATIONS
1,2,3 Interpretive Trails X X X X X
Environmental Education Center
1 - convert existing upper barn X X X
1 - renovate lower barn X X X
1 - renovate ranch-hand house X X X
2 - construct new Environmental X X X X X
Education Center building
ALT Visitor Information Center X X
ALT Convert A-frame house for use by X 0 X
conservation organizations
1 Astronomy observation area 0 X
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT USE CONSIDERATIONS
1,2 Ranger Residence X 0
1 Maintenance Facilities X 0
2 Plant Propogation Area X 0 X X X
1,2,3 Fire Supression X X
2 Water Supply X X
1 Emergency Service Facilities/ X X
Revegetation / Habitat Enhancement
1,2,3 - Enhance Alpine Reservoir X 0 0
1,3 - Enhance and rehabilitate Horseshoe X 0 01
Reservoir drainage
ALT - Maintain majority of large tree 0 X 0
farm unit
3 - Convert remainder of major tree X 0 0
farm unit to grasslands/oak woodland
1,3 - Revegetate small tree farm units to X 0 0
grassland/ oak woodland
1,2,3 - Prescription burning X
1,2,3 - Grazing 0 X
PENINSULA OPEN SPACE TRUST
February 21 , 1984
TO: Herb Grench
Bob AUgsburger
David Hansen
FROM: Christy Holloway
SUBJECT: POST Skyline Ridge Advisory Committee
Goals for the committee:
1. To serve as a resource for the consultants to insure community
members and potential user groups are aware of and involved in
the planning process for the preserve.
2. By promoting community involvement to build a constituency of
potential users as well as community support to provide a
funding base for bringing the plan to fruition.
How it would work:
1. The consultants selection to do the plan should be prepared to
make meaningful use of this group to promote community
involvement in and support for the plan.
2. The committee will have no more than 8 members (some will
represent more than one interest group) . The chairman will be
a POST board member.
3. POST and District Boards will be made aware of the existence,
purpose and function of the committee.
4. The chairman will invite members to the committee making clear
its purpose, goals, and timeline.
5. A first meeting will be held at the site conducted by District
and POST staff.
6. A second phase would include meeting with consultants ,
clarification of operating proceedures (David Hansen will serve
as liason between the consultants and the committee) as well as
general overview questions and answers .
IF
Memo to: H.Grench, B.Augsburger, and D.Hansen
February 21 , 1984
Page 2
7. Prior to public workshops or meetings the consultants will
expose the plan to the committee at two (2) stages of
development making trade offs and constraints between user
needs, site considerations, budget, and other factors clear .
8. The committee will actively encourage broad participation in
public meetings .
9. before the final plan is approved by the District Board it
will be commiinicats�d to the committee. Potential user groups
and the community will be informed through POST' s newsletter,
District' s Openspace publication, press releases and user group
meetings. Communication by advisory committee members to the
community will be encouraged throughout the planning process.
10. The committee will assess the fundraising potential for the
plan and make recommendations to the POST Board.
11. By 1985 the development staff of POST will have
in place a phased program for raising funds for the plan.
Including solicitation of:
1 . A broad consituency base
2 . Potential big donors
3. Foundations and government sources.
cc: Rosemary Young
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL .OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
PROPOSED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Title of Project Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve Draft Master Plan
Description of Project The Draft Master Plan outlines the long range development and
management of public uses for the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. Proposed development
includes: a new vehicular entrance off Skyline Blvd. at tree farm, 4 small parking lots in
tree farm to replace shoulder parking along Skyline, parking for handicapped off Alpine. Road,
trails, picnic tables, toilets, camping facilities, and converting the existing barn into an
Environmental Education Center Managementproposals in elude. fire suppression facilities,
emergency medical service, and revegetation and habitat enhancement.
The undersigned member of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
finds that the above project has no significant impact on the environment.
March 8, 1985 (CC LG E�1t�itt 1 •-�
Date Staff Member —�—
'. ' Reasons for Finding No significant, unavoidable adverse impacts would result from the
proposed Master Plan. The minor adverse impacts indicated in the Initial Study can be miti-
gated by implementation of the suggested mitigations attached to the study. The positive as-
pects of developing this Preserve for low intensity public use far outweigh the minor adverse
impacts. Individual plan specific items will be subject to fulfilling CEQA requirements at
the point detailed plans and specifications are forthcoming when those projects are to
be implemented.
Preparation of Study or Environmental Assessment by
2M Associates (Patrick Miller) , Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Alice Cummings)
A copy of the Study or Environmental Assessment is available at the
offices of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, 375 Distel
Circle, D-1, Los Altos California. A copy of this Negative Declaration
shall be posted at the District office on the following dates:
March ll-27, 1985
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March 11, 1985
Date istract Clerk
M-84-68
(Meeting 84-17
July 25, 1984)
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
July 24, 1984
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manaaer
PREPARED BY: D. Hansen, Land Manager
SUBJECT: Skyline Ridge Planning - Public Meeting
The first major Public Meeting on the Skyline Ridge Master
Plan was held at the Mountain View Community Center last
Wednesday. Minutes of that meeting are attached for your infor-
mation. The meeting was well attended and lively as the newspaper
comments and Board members present will attest (see also
clippings attached) .
The second scheduled public meeting will be in September to
consider development alternatives . Around that time you may wish
to consider a special presentation from 2M Associates for an
informational update as well .
Attachments
cc: 2M Associates
POST
January 12, 1985
Portola Heights Association
22400 Skyline Blvd.
Box 16, (Star Route 2)
La Honda, CA 94020
RE: PRELIMINARY PLAN, SKYLINE RIDGE OPEN SPACE PRESERVE
I
Dear Portola Heights Association Members,
I
Thank you for your letter of November 15, 1984. The issues you have voiced are good
ones and have been very instrumental in determining the thrust of the Preliminary
Plan. Now that we are beginning to focus on a program for the Preserve, although
there remain a number of 'Alternates' which deserve additional public debate, we
thought it appropriate to answer your letter and briefly explain how the issues you
wrote about have affected the plan. I believe each item you mentioned is discussed
below, although not necessarily in the same order.
Entrance Safety: Traffic entrance has proven to be one of the single most important
factors in shaping the site planning for the Preserve. The planning team has spent
considerable time in discussingand eva
luating ac
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cessing va
riety f o alternatives g y for ac
cessin the site. B far, the safest 1 g y , location for public entrance i i s along h P the
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1/2 mile straight stretch on the north side of the property. The preferred solution
of enteringthe Preserve from 'k
Skyline near Hors
eshoe seshoe Reservoir, separated from the
ranch area, was chosen as the only practical way to meet a number of planning goals,
including traffic safety. Among these are:
- safety for all types of vehicles, including vehicles with horse trailers
and school vans
- ability to disperse use over a large portion of the Preserve, hence assist-
ing in maintaining a 'low key' open space experience.
- use of already managed (disturbed) land now occupied by the tree farm.
- gets people out of the car to enjoy the developed ranch area by requiring a
walk to get there and reinforcing a 'low key' ambience in ranch area.
- assists in the resource protection of Alpine Reservoir.
It should be recognized, however, that no entrance point is without some chal-
lenge. We are proposing a left turn lane for entrance and egress for northbound
visitors. We are also proposing the entrance location to be south of the Sherrill
property, and the vegetative screening be immediately planted, to maintain the
Sherrill's privacy and to ensure no parking areas are blatantly exposed to the
views from Skyline Boulevard or Monte Bello Ridge Open Space Preserve.
Fire Safety: We recognize that fire safety is your primary concern. We believe we
have continually stressed this ever since our first contact with you and the South
Skyline Association. First, it should be clear that one of the main purposes of
prescription burns is to lessen the potential for uncontrollable wildfire by
lessening the buildup of combustible material. Along with other benefits to flora
and fauna, that is just why we are including prescription burns in the management
program of the Preserve. The term 'prescription' means that burning would take
place only when and if a number of safety conditions were first met.
We have heard from many individuals about their perceptions that the California
Division of Forestry is limited in its resources. Your suggestion that District
Rangers receive fire suppression training and become active members of the South
Skyline Volunteer Fire Department is an excellent one, and is being pursued. We
are proposing that eventually there be three MROSD Rangers assigned full-time to
the Preserve. On site fire equipment has also been included in the budget for the
preliminary Plan, as has emergency access to both Horseshoe and Alpine Reservoirs.
Please also note that we are not proposing open fires at the hiker's or group
camping areas. However, we do not disagree with you that simply increased pres-
ence of the public may result in increased risk of wildfire. A match from a
cigarette is just as dangerous as an unattended campfire. We will attempt to
research the actual facts of fire on managed public lands in the nearby area prior
to the preparation of the Draft Master Plan, the next step in the planning pro-
cess.
Sanitation and Ecology: Selected parking areas will have drinking water, vault
toilets, and emergency telephones. Refuse bins will be placed away from the park-
ing areas, along the proposed all-purpose trail and nearer the indicated picnic
areas. The purpose for this placement is to discourage the public from simply us-
ing the facilities for general garbage disposal.
We are not proposing that any new trails be constructed within 1001 of any creeks
on the Preserve. If a trail must cross a drainage, it should do so at right an-
gles. We have also included a gating system such that the East Fork Lambert Creek
drainage could be closed, for example, during deer fawning season.
We agree that the trail included in the Plan Alternatives down to Lambert Creek on
the south side of the Preserve would be a difficult and costly one to construct
and may have, due to the slope conditions, only limited usefulness. We have in-
cluded that trail in the Preliminary Plan as an be considered until the third
phase of development. 'As you have pointed out, there are better alternatives.
Unfortunately, these involve private lands, which are not included in this Master
Plan. ... which leads directly to your next point.
Nuisance Factors: The trail system has been carefully chosen to minimize potential
nuisance to privacy property and the privacy of the Preserve's neighbors. If you
will recall, prior to generating the Alternatives we prepared an 'Environmental
Sensitivity' map which, among other things, included a buffer zone around all
private property adjacent to the Preserve in order to avoid just the points you
mentioned. Your comments regarding camping may be true, but it should be pointed
out that any group camping would be permitted only by reservation and with adult
supervision. The proposed hiker's camp, also used through a reservation basis,
would be near the ranger residence. We hope that you would view this camping as
differentiated from the 'general' automobile camping typical in the nearby State
Parks.
Corporation Yard: The planning team has concluded that the Preserve, given its
role as the District's most emphasized site, cannot support the scale of the Cor-
poration yard and also provide the quality of the open space experience desired.
The site across the street appears to be a good one, but other sites along Skyline
may also exist, and we are not evaluating this. we have passed your comments
about the 'need' for such a facility along to the District staff.
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We hope that these explanations, be they brief, demonstrate that your suggestions
have had an impact on the plan. For this, again, we thank you. If there are oth-
er items you would like to discuss, please feel free to do so. We look forward to
seeing you at this week's public meeting.
Sincerely,
Patrick T. Miller, Project Director
xc: David Hansen, MROSD
Robert Augsburger, POST
Lawrence Silva, Harvey & Stanley Associates
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SKYLINE RIDGE OPEN SPACE PRESERVE MASTER PLAN
SUMMARY: PUBLIC MEETING #2, 10/3/84
Attendance: approximately 45; 30 public participants with the remainder staff
members of MROSD and POST
A total of 11 people made individual comments. Generally, 2 people spoke positive-
ly for particular items (hiking trails and access for astronomy groups), 2 people
presented thoughts which were either neutral or characterized by a variety of
viewpoints and 7 individuals spoke against a variety of development items. Most
discussion and comments focused on the negative aspects of development and the en-
couragement of use. Key individual comments are summated below.
Dick Bullis - The District made a mistake emphasising one site
- The site should revert to a natural state
- A Nursery would be 'wiped out' by the public if they knew
of its existence
- Wildflower display is 'really puny'
- District can not be burdened with a high level of
development
- Many items shown should be delayed for many years .
take one step at a time
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J.W. Smith - State Parks and County Parks are better funded and
equipped to manage development like that being considered
- Keep hikers and equestrians separate
- Money for management of Preserve will detract from the
District's funds 'for acquisition
W.J. Sorich - Safety on Skyline a problem
- Why show an equestrian center when District put one out
of business (closed down) nearby
- Roads shown are on slopes too steep (clarification made
that what he perceived as roads were trails)
Charlie Touchatt - need to include sanitation facilities on plans
- need a fire truck, other equipment and manpower capability
to serve the site
Sandra Touchatt - development will bring too many people and drive
off wildlife
- traffic will increase (would like to have tow-truck
concession)
- traffic will increase pollution
- more people means more fires
Robert Shelton (President, Peninsula Astronomical Society)
- requested the program include use of the burned Christmas
tree farm area for club use (by reservation; average use
2 to 5 nights/month)
- letter request submitted
Ed Basart - consider the 'do nothinb' option with no development
- the District should not 'civilize' its Preserves
Larry Hassett - the plan should consider an undererossing beneath
Skyline from Montebello to Skyline OSP
- the Preserve should be for day-use only (no camping
or hostel). District is overstepping its purpo•se.
Most use of hostels are by people outside the District.
- equestrian use should be limited to less than that
shown on plans
- fire protection critical
Hildegarde MacKay - equestrians need staging facilities, but not boarding or
stable facilities
Leonard Korinek - developing the Preserve would aggravate problems at
nearby Devil's Canyon ('who can I sue when, in five years
there are bullets bouncing off my doors)
Ellen ? - tonight, most people have spoken about 'fringe' groups
who misbehave. Speaking for the 'silent majority'
of hikers and docents, trails and other education
facilities are desirable
Individuals were informed that the graphics relating to the plan alternatives
would be available for viewing at the District's offices for the next few weeks
and that written comments are encouraged.
2
SKYLINE RIDGE OPEN SPACE PRESERVE MASTER PLAN
Public Meeting #3
Kathy Blackburn I feel that the Planning Team has
20975 Valley Green Dr. , #200 successfully met the diverse needs of
Cupertino, 95014 those who will visit the Preserve.
(408) 738-5425 A close-to-home open space experience
is essential to this area and this one
promises to offer educational and aes-
thetic opportunities. I would advocate
that in finalizing the plan, every
attempt be made to keep the area as
natural as possible, focusing on the
theme of low key use and self-reliance.
No catering trucks, BBQs, or other
accouterments .
Trails, campsites, educational display
areas and other aspects of the plan do
allow an open space experience without
getting too civilized.
Keep the planners for planting oaks!
Lou Cartalano This is my first meeting. I support a
750 Sunshine Dr. continuation of the type of development/
Los Altos, Ca 94022 use policy (minimal) as at Los Trancos
(415) 964-5603 and Monte Bello. I think there's too
much emphasis on horses.
Betsy Clebsch Equestrian trails are my great concern.
Rt. 2, Box 435 Horses and horse trails take a heavy
La Honda 94020 851-4492 toll of the -land and if there are trails
in other parks nearby I believe we
should not have trails here. I particu
larly am opposed to this park being
used as a staging area for equestrians.
Esther Ellis N/C
236 Alicia Way
Los Altos 948-1019
Jody Fork I don't like heavy equestrian use. I
30 Summit Dr. think the staging for horses should be
Woodside 94062 851-7649 some other place besides Skyline.
Clay Saunders No wide "highway trails. "
2670 La Salle Dr. No picnic tables or barbecues.
Mtn. View 94040 969-0477 No double trails (hiking vs. horse) .
SKYLIi.- RIDGE - PUBLIC MEETING
M/M Andrew Fischer Hiking trails and wild life, at least
5464 Cribara Green one picnic area this year (1985) .
SJ 95135
(408) 274-0643
Shirley Hanan I am interested mainly in hiking trails.
8448 Traminer Ct. I belong to a senior citizen hiking club
SJ 95135 from the Villages in San Jose. We hike
(408) 274-8247 twice a week and have hiked on this Preserve.
Dave Bishop That this development plan will no cause any
2882 Kipling St. undue stress on the area, whether caused by
PA 94306 people or changes themselves. Also, that
326-7375 the feedback given in the past, present and
future is really taken into consideration.
John McBirney That park trails be kept open to responsible
1543 Todd Ave bicylists .
MV 94040
969-5131
Kevin Worley Responsible bicylists have very minor impact
268 Cherry Ave on both trails and dirt roads. It's impor-
Los Altos 94022 tant that the preserves be open to human
941-4052 powered bikes. I would be more than happy
to be consulted at a later date on this
subject, or speak on bicylists ' behalf in
the future.
Lorraine Nickell The local horsemen want places to ride but
13940 Blossom Hill Rd. we need access to the trails with places to
LG 95030 park truck & trailers. We also tell hikers
(408) 264-8352 and others of these trails to encourage them
to visit and use them.
Denise Walker Phase I in your planning does include eques-
10190 N. Foothill Blvd. , F10 trian trails but only 3 miles. To drive and
Cup. 95014 446-5492 trailer your horse only to be able to ride
for 15 minutes or so isn't worth the trip.
I hope that in the final plans that more can
be offered to us.
Clem Carroll For use of 12 to 15 mile loop of equestrian
1040 Canada Rd use. We would like to also ride around the
Woodside 94062 lake and hill tops, which should propose no
851-077? problem. Remember it was a ranch with
cattle & horses .
Kitty & Ron Haddix Equestrian use - Park my horse trailer &
Star Rt. Box 75 ride for 12 to 15 miles which would take
Woodside 94062 851-0243 2� to 3 hours.
Virginia & Bob McKim Equestrian use - Not Skyline Ridge, Not
864 Cedro Way Laurie 's* Prefer—
I north on Skyline Blvd.
Stanford 94305 857-0780 *Laurie ' s stable was torn down partly because
it was in view of many parts of Montebello
Ridge, the road (and our place) and Skyline
Blvd.. & Skyline Ridge.
Corporation yard - Caltrans sounds good.
Please not on Skyline Ridge or the corner
across .
Parking lots - When we discussed the parking
lots on Page Mill we were told they 'd be
screened from the road by plantings. That
did not work - they look ugly from the road.
I hope the Skyline parking lots will be less
visible and more esthetic. Also is there
any way to protect Sherrill 's view?
Xmas trees - I 'd like to see them stay.
Lindsay Wasserman Please don 't tear down the ornamentals
Rt. 2 , Box 312 They 're almost like natives being as how they
La Honda 94020 948-8942 don 't need maintenance. It would be a shame
to kill the 2 liquid ambers, flowering haw-
thorne & multi-colored broom. There is no
reason to do it!
Jim Elliot Less horse staging. Lorrie's sounds good.
Box 321 , Star Rt 2 Why concentrate so much development in one
La Honda 94020 941-7437 preserve? Leave things more as they are.
Buckboard rides?
Artemas Ginzton Comments from the South County Planning for
28014 Natome Rd. equestrian use at Almaden Quicksilver Park
LAH 94022 948-5362 Mockingbird Hill entrance.
Larry Hassett Too extensive equestrian use. This area
22286 Skyline Blvd. should not include equestrian staging area.
La Honda 94020 851-0285
Anne Harrington Minimal impact - Don't rebuild the dam
4343 Cesano Ct. like the idea of replacing the maintenance
PA 94306 area with re-vegetative nursery. Large
picture windows do not equal a birding ,blind
birds react to movement.
Let' s NOT turn this into an equestrian center,
Eliminate Christmas trees, reduce cattle
grazing as much as possible - put horse
staging area somewhere else if possible -
Why are you trying to put everything in one
site?
John Rieger/Lynn Thompson We are interested in preserving open space,
16494 Harwood Rd. and like the ideas presented here tonight to
LG 94030 (408) 354-6588 (W) be incorporated into a master plan. We are
(408) 267-5791 (H) horsemen (and women) and see the need for a
"staging area" to give access to this Skyline:
Ridge area as well as adjacent trails and
areas to ride. (I understand one can ride
clear to the ocean - the Pacific! - from Sky-
line Ridge without crossing private land. )
What a wonderful opportunity!
Charles Touchatt 949-1990 N/C (verbal comments)
Ernie Ramires 1 . Don ' t use extended development on Skyline
525 E Meadow Dr Preserve and not develop other preserves.
PA 94306 494-2287 Not another horse trailer lot near MonteBello
lot. Parking & access already exist.
Don 't concentrate preserve usage in one area.
2 . Develop each preserve for its unique
advantage. Monte Bello has over 3,000 acres
for horse riders and large parking.
Develop water recreation on Skyline - it has
water not normally on all sites.
Use more visible from public roads.
Anon. 1) Please comment in detail on conflicts between
MROSD and private property ownership,
decreased property values and increased diffi-
culty of private development. 2) What is
authority for "absolute closure to public" of
areas of this public preserve? 3) Please
explain a "potential for a major implementa-
tion responsibility"
Karl Merrill 1 . To close trail to horses suring wet
2424 Patricia Dr. , #2 weather. 2. How about a show of hands, those
Santa Clara 95050 243-5283 who want equestrian trails and those who want '
only hiking trails?
Ellie Huggins N/C (verbal comments)
824 San Francisco Ct.
Stanford 94305 858-1565
Jeanette Hansen That there be at least 15 miles minimum of
1225 Portola Rd. equestrian trails with adequate parking for
Portola Valley 94025 851-2508 horse trailers. Water for horses and an
overnight camping site for horses with a placE
to tie . That equestrian trail be provided
around the lake and on hill tops. I feel
hikers & equestrians can utilize the same
trails as in Sam McDonald & Windy Hill .
Eric Thompson Horse access
20007 Skyline Blvd.
La Honda 747-0372
Stephanie Anise At least 15 miles of equestrian trails to
934 Oak Lane,
#2 justify hauling. Parking for at least 6
Menlo Park 94025 326-4630 trailers and not subject to long range plan-
ning or reservation. Water at trailer
parking area. Horse camp facilities. Some
of these appear to have been addressed.
Marilynn Woodcock Equestrian access, adequate equestrian
19533 Almaden Rd. parking. Water troughs . Santa Clara County
SJ 95120 268-2768 uses drunken driving offenders on weekend
trail maintenance and building crews in SCC
Parks. A possibility for trail development
here? Contact the North American Trail Ride
Conference and the American Endurance Ride
Conference about their standards for eques-
trian parking.
Sandra Touchatt N/C (verbal comments)
. PO Box 254
Redwood City 94064 322-1256
Marsha Jo Hannah Availability and usability of horseman's
PO Box 620561 facilities - staging area & trails. Access
Woodside 94062 859-4598 (gam-4pm) to wide trails (roads) for carriage drivinc
Frances Spangle Trails - & walk-in camping
104 N. Balsamina Way
PV 94025 854-4147
Jennifer Jennings Equestrian parking, trails, watering stops
(Los Gatos Horseman 's Assoc . ) for horses . Would be interested in overnight
5295 Romford Dr. camping & grazing for overnight horses.
SJ 95124 265-2798
Bill Dunckel I want to preserve the privilege of bicyclist
971 Seena Ave. to use the trails in this area. I recommend
LA 94022 968-6229 that bicycles can be "controlled" with a
permit process rather than banishment. Very
few areas remain for off-road bicycling.
Bicycling does not require any modification
of roads or pathways so no expense is
incurred. Finally, only serious cyclers will '
be motivated to venture so far - these are the
type who want to protect their privilege with
respectful use of the facility. I am avail-
able to volunteer my time to accomodate
bicycles in open spaces.
Tom Taber Encouraging public access while maintaining
1643 Fillmore Ave. and restoring natural conditions. I like
SM 94403 341-2991 walk-in camping. Remove Christmas trees.
Lewis C. Reed Horse parking - horse trails.
225 Lindenbrook How soon?
Woodside 94062 851-1714
Harry Haeussler BBQs for day use and campers - immediate
1094 Highland parking, trash cans and tables. Group
LA 94022 961-4307 camping facilities sooner than scheduled.
(Added note: Dave, if Lauries area were
made presentable [water, trees, outhouse,
etc. ] it would suffice for a horse staging
and camping area. )
11 Sorich r, N/C (verbal)
Rt 2 - 22330 Skyline
ia Honda 94020 949-0762
Wm. Obermayer Polution from parking areas automotive,
3200 Long Ridge Rd, horses, human; into lake & or drainage areas.
La Honda 94020 Large horse trailers may cause a hazard
to other campers , bicyclists, handicapped.
Carol Norton Involving the community in the trail
St Rt 2, Box 404 building process .
-La Honda 94020 851-1329
Joel Hawk N/C (verbal)
1069 Belvedere Ln.
SJ 95129 252-1769
Jack Barinka Horse camp, my impression from tonight' s
16602 Marchmont Dr, talk was not enough emphasis on equestrian
LG 95030 354-7464 use specifically horse camping and trails
(at least 25 miles)
Robert E. Stutz Los Altos Hills Horseman's Assn. - Multiple
25310 Elena Rd. trail use. ?returning to natural conditions-
LAH 94022 Hilltops burned for grazing
Climax forest mainly - redwood and Doug Fir
selectively removal of tree farm plantings
Robert W. Krensky 1) horsetrailer parking areas appear to be
700 Glencrag Way too small . 2) What portion of trails are
Woodside 94062 368-8200 designated for equestrian use? 3) Planning
appears to be too intense especially in
phase 2&3 . 4) Horse camp area appears too
small 5) Need to have advisory group from
horse owners to assist in planning
6) Need connection to Monte Bello
C. Lekberg Percentage of trails on preserve closed to
1509 Mallard equestrians - Is equestrian only trail
Slvle 94087 737-2763 realistic? Need for group equestrian parking
(photos) happy to see it in plan - trail to
interpretive center Whole Access
Ron Emerson Why make such an impact on only one of the
Rt 2, Box 312 Skyline Ranch District's land holdings, Monte Bello Pre-
La Honda 94020 948-8942 serve already has a parking lot and could be
a site for more public use. It seems that
the use could be spread more evenly. I would
think that Monte Bello (Lauries stable)
would be a better site for equestrian use.
Horace & Mary Bethel 1) outstanding wildflower areas should be
1681 Jolly Ct. identified by consultation with botanists
LA 94022 968-6817 and Calif. Native Plant Society and a trail
to an important site moved up to phase 1.
2) Group campsites only is too restrictive
a policy for a public area. 3) Please drop
the idea of "dual trails" - separate for
equestrians & hikers . I feel this is destruc-
tive to the terrain. 4) put off the fancy
wooden fences for 20 years or never.
Ken Hanley Education is the key! Small groups are more
(Conservation Earth) effective in passing on stewardship. It will
PO Box 391 be a shame to "sell out the preserve" to
Cup. 95014 948-2665 (415) please everyone. Limit the parking if at
all possible.
Carol Druse Question water resource - use plans. Alpine
22400 Skyline Bl . Bx 21 Resivor is limited. If re-vegetation nursery
La Honda 94020 949-2207 happens will require lots of water - not low
use. Question practicality of removal of
broom - it readily reseeds & there is a large
population for a seed source in the area. . .
could result in high maintenance cost to
fight a'no-win situation. I 'm assuming that
removal would in no case involve the use of
herbacides, which would be unacceptable.
Would like to see trash cans & picnic facil-
ities moved to phase I . Question why these
needs are left to private/volunteer funds
w/out state or fed. or local grants. Questior
why hiking/equestrian camps is listed for
grant money when hiking/equestrian trails
aren 't.
Wonder if there are any old trails within
100 ' of any creeks on the preserve which will
be used, realizing no new ones are to be
created.
Feel theory of perscriptive burning is good
am truely frightened by MPROS practice of
such burning.
Lastly - still feel it 's all together wrong
to emphasize Skyline Ranch as prime develop-
ment. Would strongly prefer to see minimal
development of all MROSD properties w/no
single site emphasis.
MINUTES
A public meeting was held July 18, 1984 at the Mountain View
Community Center for the purpose of permitting the public to become
familiarized with the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve Master Plan
and to give them the opportunity to incorporate their ideas into the
planning process . Approximately 90 people were in attendance.
District Land Manager David Hansen introduced the Consultant,
District and POST staff and gave background history on the Preserve
and District planning process .
Patrick Miller of 2M Associates showed slides of the Preserve.
The calendar for this project is as follows : May, June and July -
Goals and Site Inventory with Existing Conditions Report to MROSD
at the end of July; August and September - Options Analysis;
October and November - Schematic Plan, Options; December and
January - draft plan; February - final plan. He indicated that the
site could provide specific recreational uses, i.e. , picnicking,
hikina, and that it is a part of a greater system of recreational
opportunities.
Members of the audience were invited to give their views .
Ben Weaver - 26878 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills :
Director of the American Youth Ho8tel at Hidden Villa Ranch.
"We feel more hostels closer together are needed to encourage
hostels generally. " They are interested in a hostel within
walking distance of theirs which would act as an intermediate
site for overnighting on the way to the coast hostels. "Enjoy
foot power and enjoy hosteling along with us . "
Charlie and Sandy Touchatt - P.O. Box 254, Redwood City:
They live near Long Ridge Preserve and their concern is with
fire protection, which they feel is inadequate now; additional
traffic in the area; security; illegal users . It would increase
"trashing" on Skyline Boulevard.
Perusha Obluda - 31570 Page Mill Road, Los Altos Hills:
He does not feel that neighbors of the Preserve are being
represented. He asked that some of the people who live around
there be on an advisory committee. He, too, is concerned with
the fire danger. Also traffic is getting worse on Page Mill
Road. Speeding has caused concern for children and animals.
Patrick Miller replied that he has talked with CDF and their
goals are to 1) restrict cars from parking on Skyline Boulevard;
2) access to major water supply for firefighting; 3) medical
evacuation (pad for helicopter) site.
Bill Sondgren - Long Ridge:
His concerns are with fires that could get out of control and a
breakdown in communication between the District and neighbors .
Larry Hassett - 22286 Skyline Boulevard, La Honda:
President of the South Skyline Association.
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The Preserve is ideal for day use, hiking and picnicking, but
not for overnight use. He would like the development to be low
key with not much development, no large parking lot. There is a
proliferation of parks in the area which are better equipped for
overnight camping.
He is concerned with fire danger. CDF is often called out for
other fires and feels CDF facilities are inadequate. Local
volunteers cover when CDF is called out.
They are also concerned with trespassing, protection of private
property, intrusion to adjacent owners and District Ranger response
to neighbors who have trespassers. Also, he has concerns with
trail extensions to Portola Park and Long Ridge Open Space Preserve.
Phyllis— angemi - 1331 American Way, Menlo Park:
She would like to see property used with respect for non-human
environment; access- for people with disabilities; a walk-in camp
to cross over the mountains . She suggested small group campsites
regulated by reservations made with the District.
Jeanne Mueller - 3795 Redwood Circle, Palo Alto:
She would like to see handicap accessibility; also limited use
for preservation of land and wildlife.
Tom Taber - 1643 Fillmore Avenue, San Mateo:
Author and Docent with Midneninsula Open Space District.
He would like to see the Christmas tree farm returned to a more
natural condition.
Patrick Miller replied that thought is being given to that.
John Wild - 115 Shawnee Pass, Portola Valley:
He would like to see a horsecamp that would accommodate 12 people
and animals . The location is too far away for a big equestrian
facility.
Nort Benner - 1 Baywood, San Mateo:
He wonders why the District is planning development of this
particular spot and not some other area. Some feel the Open
Space District is guilty of land grabbing again, taking too much
land.
John and Mary Jo Chambers - Box 332, Star Route 2, La Honda:
They have made the observation that patroling and site supervision
is far from what it could be. Day use of the site would be good
but not intensive use.
Patrick Miller replied that plan dictates management responsibility
for fire and complaints . The plan calls for management, not
physical development.
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Lou Conrad - Palo Alto:
She is a dog owner and would like to see permission for dogs on
leash on some of the roads .
Unidentified Woman in the audience:
Why cut down Christmas trees? Leave trees to grow into forest.
Reply by Nancy Hardesty was that the trees are not native to the
area. The last drought provided an example. Jim Galbreath said
it would be a jungle, not a forest.
Larry Hassett - (address above) :
He gave the following reasons against further development of the
site:
- Easy access to a lot of people would have detrimental affect
on an area the District is trying to preserve.
- Problems with firewood/camping would be detrimental. It is not
the function of MROSD Rangers to stockpile fuel .
- Policing. Rangers are understaffed. Resident Ranger could
negate some of the concern.
- Fire protection. Volunteers are at work during the week leaving
no one other than CDF and their protection is inadequate. The
volunteers are overworked, taxing the community.
- Highway 35 has become a race track. The District needs to
address the safety of crossing between Preserves on Skyline.
Esther Ellis - (address unknown) :
She works with Scouts and is a teacher.
"Youth can be served in this property. " They would have an
opportunity to make use of land close to an urban area. It could
serve to educate youth in how to handle sites and take care of
natural property.
Ken March - Mountain View:
He is concerned about trails conflicts over use of property, i.e. ,
dogs, horses, joggers . All three should not be on the same trail .
Overnight camping destroys natural environment.
Gloria Savin - 1344 Stambaugh Street, Redwood City:
She wants proper stewardship of the land. Be sure to look at
preservation vs . conservation. Create balance between land and
people. Perhaps County Transit could give better access.
Patrick Miller ended the evening with a summation of people's
concerns and assurance that their concerns would be given full
attention.
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By Paul Engstrom ideas for a master plan that will
Staff wrier guide the development, use and
management of Skyline Ridge Pre- —"
i Parusha Obluda doesn't see him .
serve for the next 15 to 20 years
self as a wealthy recluse, the kind Located southeast of the years.
whinter-
o might label asintruders the section of Highway 35 and Page
.many visitors to Skyline Ridge Mill and Alpine roads,the 911-acre '
pear his home on Page Mill Road. preserve is an outdoors nan's para-
dise.But like other residents arounddise. The property — purchased in
the Skyline Ridge Open Space Pre- January 1982 for $2.5 million —
' erve, most Of which is in San offers stunning views and encom-
Mateo County,Obluda worries that passes two lakes, , freshwater
developing the preserve too eaten- marshes,grassland, pine-and oak-
troublvely as a park will only invite ,wooded hills tree Christmas
.. trouble. .. _�, � . _. .,, creeks,
Traffic on Page Mill Road . ..tree farms, an old chestnut
heady is a nightmare, and a park orchard and 3 display area for
spring w..dflowem.
with campgrounds and other facili-
ties will draw even more cars, he Officials witli the open space
told a group of 75 people that gath- district say Skyline P_idgn Prc-
ered Wednesday night in Mountain serve is destinei to became the
View to discuss the preserve's agency's most heavily used a qui--
r future. sition,serving as an important link
-."The public is being told that the in the ,000-acre, publicly owned
Fight decision is to develop this sceni 10c corridor atop the coastal
property," said Obluda, who man- , range. To the north and west,
ages a Mountain View plumbing ` respectively, are the Monte Bello
company. "We're in a state of ter- ;-Open Space Preserve and the Rus-
ior because people use that road so sian Ridge Open Space Preserve.
iextremely." The master plan for Skyline
* Larry Hassett, president ofIthe Ridge will be the first such blue-
'South Skyline Association, a home pit for the open space district..
Owners group, said residents are Directors of the district, which
worried about trespassers from the ` oversees 18,500 acres of pristine
preserve, especially if camping - countryside,will adopt a final plan
;ather than only hiking. Picnicking in February. - -
and other day uses are permitted Nearly all those who spoke at
there. the meeting Wednesday urged
"A 150-s t parking lot at S David Hansen, land manager of 1 ► it
p° pa g ,kY- the open space district, and Pat- ;�t 3 t
line Ridge)scares me to death,"he ' rick Miller, project manager for
said. I think the people who are 2M Associates, to draft a master
going to lose out are the private-
p plan calling for modest rather than '. _•
property owners, quite honestly." extensive use of Skylirke.Ridge
• Wednesdays session was the Preserve.
first of four meetings that the Mid- Skyline Ridge Preserve war-
peninsula Open Space District and rants thorough planning, Miller
2M Associates, a Berkeley consult- said, because it is"one of the clos-
ing firm, will hold in the next est remote areas to the greatest
geven months. 2M is soliciting number of bayside communities."
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to, I p-�.jA homeowner whose property borkee
fb� 'F E dens Page M1I1 Road said the pre
serve would attract too many pea
r t IKF � I ple up the narrow road, which he
reserve _ # S 4Y said is dangerous even under pres
t R ent conditions.
k <ZF Ed Weaver, a resident in the
Residents against plan
area wondered whether the dis
_� �� 4 trlet would enforce trespassfn
to-open Skyline Ridge cif $ A laws on property next to the site.
"Is the district going to do anything
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y p to stop people from crossing over
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f s ,t�. : 10,k, into our land? he asked.
"t "� ' Some Peninsulans at the meeting
'Several Peninsula residents have t + < y $ tOf
HST 3 { t expressed support for the -ea
protested plans to develop the Sky tlonal area, saying them Ins
line Ridge Open Space Preserve near Skyline Ridge should uc en
for recreational use,
t ` t' ��r4f2aY3a � =s0 ed b "urbanites."Many homeowners near Skyline > , t ;rkF j Y Y
Ridge said opening the preserve to
the general public would damage
the natural beauty of the area and #F , �:<' is x t
increase the risk of fires at the 944•
acre site. I , a
The preserve is near Skyline
Boulevard at the Intersection of
Page Mill and Alpine roads in San F ;:�,x :r. sa�* • '° �' �t t .: ` ;
Mateo County. The land was ;
bought in January 1982 by the Mid-
peninsula Regional Open Space
District, which has acquired about ``
18,000 acres of foothill and bayland z �
property for public use since 1972.
t Some Penlnsuians are angered,
because the district is developing a
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the general public. People who live In the area near Skyline Ridge are against a proposal to open the 944-acre land preserve to the public.
Some changes suggested by the t
firm include picnic and overnight vironmental education center that. tential for linkage to other public public use would increase the po. owner, who said the presen
camping areas,a 20-bed youth hog- would provide "hands-on involve- lands, management possibilities tential for fire in an area that is amount of trash already is a prob
tel and a community retreat center ment with the resources of the pre- and accessibility. :, , - " relatively Isolated from fire pro- lem.
that would accommodate 30 to 50 serve." The Skyline preserve Is "viewed tection agencies. Another concern was whethe
people at a time..Also recommend- Patrick Miller, project manager by the district as becoming one of t Miller Indicated the district may existing thoroughfares such a
ed Is a series of small parking lots for the development, said officials its most heavily used and highly consider,building a fire station at Page Mill and Alpine roads coul(
off Skyline Boulevard for 50 to 150 selected the Skyline preserve to be visible units," according to a state- the preserve. withstand the Increased traffi
nuiomobiles: the location most "emphasized for meat released by the district. An increase in litter from more 'brought on by a recreational aree
The district also is considering public use because of its geogra• Several residents At a district' people traveling on roads Into the
esti'blishing 'an Interpretive/en- phical location, attractiveness, po- meeting Wednesday said intensive •area, was predicted by one home- PIease see PRESERVE, B-,
SKYLINE RIDGE OPEN SPACE PRESERVE MASTER PLAN
Public Meeting # 1
Thank you for attending this public meeting. Your involvement in the planning process
will help insure a workable and realistic product.
Please take a few moments and fill out this form, so we may have a record of your
attendance. If you wish to speak tonight, please check the appropriate box. If you
simply wish to make a written comment you may do so in the space provided.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: F.Y.I.
DATE: March 22, 1935
CI.A.INLS No. 85-05
Meeting 85-05
Date: March 13, 1985
REVISED
n Amount Name Description
8082 5,000.00 Standard & Poor's Corporation Bond Rating Services
8083 480.00 State Board of Equalization Annexation Fee
8084 2.66 S & W Equipment Co. Field Supplies
8085 195.00 Willi-n S. Tannenbaum Reimbursement--Seminar Registration
8086 35.00 Mary Lou Taylor Honorarium for Docent Trafift
8087 481.40 Times Tribune Advertisements
8088 38.42 Tools-R-Us Field Supplies .
8089 26.61 David Topley Reimbursement--Uniform
8090 108.80 The Travel Place Out of Town Meeting--Herbert Grench
8091 130.97 Union Oil Company Fuel for District Vehicles
8092 900.00 U. S. Postmaster Meter Postage and Newsletter Returns
8093 275.98 Uno Graphics Brochures
8094 44.73 Lisa Varney Reimbursement--Uniform
8095 59.25 Sandra Voorhees Reimbursement--Private Vehicle
8096 248.83 Ellis Wallace Reimbursement--Private Vehicle and
Training Classes
8097 45.00 Western Interpreters Assc. Subscription
8098 25,000.00 Western Title Insurance Co. Purchase of Lease--Quinn-McEwen
8099 102.24 West Publishing Co. Resource Documents
8100 83.65 West Tek Supply, Inc. , Fuel Storage Pipe
8101 58.58 ZZZ Sanitation Equipment Rental
8102 500.00�ir U. S. Postmaster Postage for Meter
8103 150.00*'* Swan Graphics, Inc. Typesetting
8104 175.86 Petty Cash Private Vehicle, Meal Conferences,
Film Processing, and Field Supplies
Issued as an emerg
ency check on March 11, 1985
-"Issued as an emergency check on March 12, 1985
Letter to the editor
For immediate release.
Re: PENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE IIIISTRICT
Dear Editor,
Thanks to the efforts of the many landowners in the sphere of influence of
the MISPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT that attended the March 13th
meeting of the District, the Board of Directors scheduled an open public
workshop. This Saturday, March 30th, workshop will cover the whole :range
of the District's land acquisition and annexation policies, and their controv-
ercial implementation of the new provisions of the Brown Act. The location and
time of this workshop A may be obtained by calling the Districts offices in
Los Altos.
I believe that the Board of Directors of the District has finally come to grips
with the negative public sentiment regarding their use of condemnation to obtain
land. The Directors responce to the publics imput at this coming workshop will
go a long way to eleviate some of the fears that many have of the District.
Will the Board of Directors acceptthe public imput when they formulate an ad-
justed policy on land acquisitions and public notification of acquisitions
or will they do as many believe and pay only "lip service" to the publics imput?
This March 30th public workshop, that I suggested to the Board of Directors
and they embraced, will be your opportunity to help reset the course that the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District will follow in the future. Don' t
miss your opportunity to be heard.
Robert Fisse Bob Fisse,
20225 Skyline Blvd. ,
Woodside, CA 94062 Woodside
(415) 851 2365
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415)965-4717
March 20, 1985
Mr. Ralph Heim
California Advocates, Inc.
925 L Street, Suite 380
Sacramento, CA 95814
Dear Ralph:
Rosemary Cameron has informed me that Donn Black, their
Legal Counsel, has suggested an alternative way (attached)
of amending Public Resources Code Section 5540 than we had
proposed. Stan Norton and I feel that the alternative is
somewhat less explicit than our proposal . However, it is
a "lower key" way of accomplishing the same thing .
Please check with your East Bay counterpart and see if
Donn ' s version is important to them. If so, please accommo-
date the change if it would not interfere with our schedule
for the bill or cause you other problems.
Sincerely yours,
Herbert Grench
General Manager
HG:ej
Enc.
cc:/MROSD Board of Directors
S . Norton
R. Cameron
G. Tate
D. Dimitratos
Herbert A.Grench,General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Nonette G.Hanko,Teena Henshaw,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin
2/5/85
Propose.. H3- se keeping Change to
the Public Re-sources Code Affecting
Regional Park and Open Space Districts
Clarification o£ Park Dedication Rules .
A. Discussion
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District owns both trail
and open space easements and would like assurance that they can
be as securely dedicated as fee interests in land.
Public Resources Code Section 5540 states that a district may
acquire " . . .rights in real and personal property. . .necessary to
the full exercise of its powers. " Section 5541 lists these
powers and allows, for example, acquisition of trail easements.
Section 5540 goes on to state that "a district may not validly
convey any interest in any real property actually dedicated and
used for park or open-space, or both, purposes without the con-
sent of a majority oY the voters of the district. . . . " . This
language is somewhat ambiguous as to whether less-than-fee interests
such as trail and open space easements are included in the dedica-
tion language.
B. Proposed Amendment
55,10. Acgizisit;on'. use, ant EIHS-Mal of property
A dzstrict may take by'grant, appropriation,
k purchase, gift, devise, condemnation, or lease, and may
hold,use, enjoy, and lease or dispose of real and personal
property of every kind, and rights in rLal and personal
property, within or without the district, necessary to the
full exercise of its powers. .
Lands subject to the grant of an open-space easement
executed and accepted by the district in accordance with
this article shall be deemed enforceably restricted within
the meaning of Section 8 of Article XIII of the California
Constitution. .
A district may n_ot vat lidl conve an i1� '
Y Y Y interest
in any
real property'actually dedicatecT"arid used for
1, parl; or
open-space, or both; purposes without the consent of a '''' :��'
majority of the voters of the district voting at a specialrc�ri
election called by the board and held for that purpose. ti
Consent need not first be obtained for a lease of any real
r L .� , �'=
property for a period not exceeding 25 years;and consent
need not first be obtained for a conveyance of any real
property if the Legislature by concurrent resolution
authorizes a conveyance after a resolutionl of intention
3 has been adopted by at least a twO-thirds vote of the
board of directors of the district, specifically describing
the property to be conveyed.
Additional An easement or other interest in raaZ property d for park
inaj be dedicate
I an�uage: or open-space, or both, pu2poses bf rasolution or adopted motion. of the
board of director ., and cozy interest so dedicated may not be conveyed or
otherwise alienated except as provided in the foregoing subparagraph.
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-11,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415)965-4717
March 20 , 1985
Ms. Rosemary Cameron
East Bay Regional Park District
11500 Skyline Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94619
Dear Rosemary:
Today I talked with Stan Norton, our Legal Counsel , who has com-
pleted his review of SB 360, as introduced. Here are my comments :
(1) The back-up method of filling vacancies by the board of
supervisors looks fine.
(2) We note that the new appointee would hold office until the
next district general election rather than fill the remainder
of the unexpired term. I gather that this is the usual pro-
cedure for public agencies these days. When by board reviews
this change, they may potentially have some comment.
(3) We are puzzled as to why the wording about creation of new
wards was deleted. We sponsored this language in 1975 to
handle creation of two new wards . Although the language
wouldn' t affect us or East Bay now, it could cover some
other district, perhaps yet unborn, as it expanded its board.
From my own viewpoint, comments (2) and (3) are not important enough
to us to rock your legislative boat, but if there is occasion for
change, I hope you will consider these points and contact us. I
again respectfully urge you to send us the proposed language of bills
before you submit them so that we might be able to make our comments
before the bill is in print and the train has started down the track.
Sincerely yours,
Herbert Grench
General Manager
HG:ej
cc: VMROSD Board of Directors
Gary Tate
D. Dimitratos
R. Heim
S. Norton
Herbert A.Grench,General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Nonette G.Hanko,Teena Henshaw,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin
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CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE-IM-M REGULAR SESSION AB 1563 -2--
� r-• ASSEMBLY BILL No. 1563 11
1 liabilities for the last preceding year.
Introduced by Assembly Member Bates
March 6, 1985
An act to amend Section 5554 of the Public Resources Code,
relating to regional park, park and open-space, and
open-space districts.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1563, as introduced, Bates. Regional park, open-space
districts: audit.
Under existing law, the board of directors of a regional park
district, regional park and open-space district, or regional
open-space district is required, no later than 90 days after the O
board's first meeting following the end of its fiscal year, to
render an audit of the financial condition of the district.
This bill would allow the audit to be rendered up to 120 days
after that meeting.
Vote: majority, Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no.
State-mandated local program: no.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
1 SECTION 1. Section 5554 of the Public Resources
2 Code is amended to read:
i-, 3 5554. The board,at its first meeting following the end
4 of its fiscal year, shall cause to be rendered no later than
5 90120 days after&ueh the meeting and to be published at
6 least once, in a newspaper of general circulation printed
7 and published in the district, a verified certified public
8 accountant's or verified public accountant's
p ountant s audit of the
9 financial condition of the district, showing particularly
10 the receipts and disbursements and balance of assets and
CLALIS No. 85-06
Meeting 35-06
Date March 27, 1985
MLD0iINKLA REGION. OPEN SPACE. DIS iRICr
it Amount Nam Description
8106 218.31 Amerigas Tank Rental and Field Supplies
8107 40.90 Bruce Barton Pump Service, Inc. Pump Repair
8108 62.11 Mona C. Bechard Reimbursement--Private Vehicle
8109 225.00 James Boland Reimbursement--Conference Registration
8110 1,192.60 Boone Cook & Associates Plans for Rancho San Antonio Water
System
8111 900.00 California Advocates, Inc. Legislative Consultant Fee for March
8112 495.00 California State Lhiversity Registration for David Topley
I18113 133.07 California Water Service Rancho San Antonio Water Service
8114 275.00 Galen Chaney Reimbursement--Chain Saw
18115 6.97 Communications Research Co. Radio Repairs
8116 339.44 Ross Conti, Tax Collector Property Taxes
8117 10.25 The Country Almanac Rental Advertisement
'8118 300.00 Susan Cretekos Patrol Service for Windmill Pasture
8119 126.40 Alice Cummings Reimbursement--Film and Processing
8120 210.00 Dennis Danielson Reimbursement--Conference Registration
8121 76.15 The Dark Room Photo Processing
$122 34.00. Federal Express Special Delivery Services
8123 50.20 Jean H. Fiddes Reimbursement--Rental of Folding Chairs
8124 397.94 First American Title Guaranty Co. Title Insurance for Barlow Property
125 12.43 General Telephone Company Telephone Book Listing
8126 19.30 Graphistat, Inc. Meeting Brochure
127 46.21 Herbert Grench Meal Conference
8128 29.40 Harbinger Comrnmications Computer Service for Newsletter
8129 37.19 Hubbard & Johnson Field Supplies
8130 51.76 IBM Corporation Office Supplies
8131 56.02 Image Technology, Inc. Artwork Enlargement for Dooley Property
8132 11.72 Keeble & Shuchat Photography Supplies for Portable Exhibit
8133 3,855.00 M.B.W. Construction Company Coal Creek Building Demolition
8134 250.00 Michigan State University Tuition Fee for Jams Boland
8135 72.71 Mobil Oil Company Fuel for District Vehicles
8136 1,263.16 William P. 1- irphy, Tax Collector Property Taxes
8137 645.06 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies
8138 5,304.60 Orrick, Herrington & Lutcliffe Bond Counsel Fee for 1935 Nate Issue
and Miscellaneous Fxpenses
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Claims No. 85-06
"Wrtine 85-06
ch 27, 1985
# Amount Name Description
8139 82.97 Pacific Gas & Electric Company Utilities
8140 6.50 Peninsula Blueprint Service Drafting Supplies
8141 30.00 Peninsula Proflame Propane Tank Rental
8142 6,230.91 Pinkerton`s, Inc. Hassler Patrol Services- February
8143 253.12 San Mateo Times Advertisement
8144 63.90 Scribner Graphic Press, Inc. Typesetting for Traveling Display
8145 16.24 Skyline County Water District dater Service
8146 1,000.00 John H. Tallett Legal Fees for February
8147 42 968.75 IM Associates Skyline N,aster Plan
8148 787.82 Xerox Corporation Maintenance Fee for February and
Supplies
' 8149 158.58 ZZZ Sanitation Company Equipment Rental and Maintenance
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Meeting 85-06
March 27, 1985 � f
AA� Uhoie Access Project
_�- � `� (� % • 517 Li ncol n ;avenue
Redwood City , C
l r ( V ) 415-36?-2547
( TD:' ) 415-363-2648
March 25 , 19S5
The Board of Directors
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle
Suite D-1
Los Altos , Ca . 94022
Dear Board Members ,
Last week we received a xerox copy of the Master Plan for
Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve as prepared by 2^i Associates .
Without knowing in detail what all the listings will mean , it
was our impression none the less that the overall plan is a
balanced and sensible use for this extensive open space
property . We were happy to note what appeared to be three
whole access loop trails interspersed throughout the preserve .
We assume that whole access will be provided at any appropriate
facilities as well , such as toilet , shower ( if there is any ) ,
parking , and interpretive ( for instance , large print , 10raille ,
sensory , no-glare glass if glass is used , and simple language
and pictures when applicable ) .
We understand that this is a ,`taster Plan and not a
detailed design specification . We look forward to seeing this
property as dreams turn into reality .
This Plan as a land use approach to Skyline Ridge O . S . P .
seems to have been done with a keen sensitivity to the natural
and human environment of this area . ''vie hope that the Board
deems it appropriate to approve the Skyline Ridge J . S . P . ?taster
Plan as prepared by 2t1 Associates .
Yours truly ,
Phyllis Can gem i
Acting Director
PC/dw
r CLkD1S 1,b. 85-06
Meeting 85-06
Date March 27, 1985
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REVISED
Aunt Name Description
106 218.31 Amerigas Tank Rental and Field Supplies
8107 40.90 Bruce Barton Pump Service, Inc. Pump Repair
8108 62.11 Mona C. Bechard Reimbursement--Private Vehicle
8109 225.00 James Boland Reimbursement--Conference Registration
8110 1,192.60 Boone Cook & Associates Plans for Rancho San Antonio Water
System
8111 900.00 California Advocates, Inc. Legislative Consultant Fee for March
8112 4669g5.90g0 California State Diversity Registration for David Topley
8113 ALM California Water Service Rancho San Antonio Water Service
8114 275.00 Galen Chaney Reimbursement--Chain Saw
8115 6.97 Cormnmications Research Co. Radio Repairs
8116 339.44 Ross Conti, Tax Collector Property Taxes
8117 10.25 The Country Almanac Rental Advertisement
8118 300.00 Susan Cretekos Patrol Service for Windmill Pasture
'8119 126.40 Alice Crurmings Reimbursement--Film and Processing
8120 210.00 Dennis Danielson Reimburse-imnt--Conference Registration
8121 76.15 The Dark Room Photo Processing
122 ' 34.00 Federal Express Special Delivery Services
8123 50.20 Jean H. Fiddes Reinburseznent--Rental of Folding Chairs
8124 397.94 First American Title Guaranty Co. Title Insurance for Barlow Property
8125 12.43 General Telephone Company Telephone Book Listing
8126 19.30 Graphistat, Inc, meeting Brochure
8127 46.21 Herbert Grench Meal Conference
8128 29.40 Harbinger Communications Computer Service for Newsletter
8129 37.19 Hubbard & Johnson Field Supplies
8130 51.76 IBM Corporation Office Supplies
8131 56.02 Image Technology, Inc. Artwork Enlargement for Dooley Property
8132 11.72 Keeble & Shuchat Photography Supplies for Portable Exhibit
8133 3,355.00 M.B.W. Construction Company Coal Creek Building Demolition
8134 250.00 Michigan State University Tuition Fee for James Boland
8135 72.71 Mobil Oil Company Fuel for District Vehicles
8136 1,263.16 William P. Murphy, Tax Collector Property Taxes
8137 645.06 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies
8138 5,304.60 Orrick, Herrington & Lutcliffe Bond Counsel Fee for 1935 rdot.e-Issue
and Miscellaneous Fxpenses
t rlaims No. 85-06
eting 85-06
riarch 27, 1985
�� Amount Name REMED.
scription
8139 82.97 Pacific Gas & Electric Company Utilities
8140 6.50 Peninsula Blueprint Service Drafting Supplies
8141 30.00 Peninsula Proflame Propane Tank Rental
8142 6,230.91 Pinkerton's, Inc. Hassler Patrol Services- February
8143 253.12 San Mateo Times Advertisement
8144 63.90 Scribner Graphic Press, Inc. Typesetting for Traveling Display
8145 16.24 Skyline County Water District {later Service
8146 1,000.00 John H. Tallett Legal Fees for February
8147 49963.75 2M Associates Skyline Master Plan
8148 787.82 Xerox Corporation Maintenance Fee for February and
Supplies
8149 158.58 ZZZ Sanitation Company Equipment Rental and Maintenance
8150 136.58 Petty Cash Office Supplies, meal Conferences,
Delivery Service and Private Vehicle
Expenses