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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19850605 - Agendas Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 85-14 i Meeting 85-14 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415)965.4717 REGULAR MEETING Wednesday BOARD OF DIRECTORS 375 Distel Circle, D-1 June 5 , 1985* Los Altos , California A G E N D A (7 : 30) ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES (May 21, 1985) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ADOPTION OF AGENDA ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED (7 :45) 1. Initial Implementation of Administrative Study -- H. Grench (8 :00) 2 . Brooks Trail Addition to the Fremont Older Open Space Preserve Use and Management Plan -- D. Hansen (8 : 10) 3. Second Report of Committee to Study District Policies Regarding Use of Eminent Domain, Procedures Pursuant to Brown Act Amendments , Acquisition of Lands Outside District Boundaries , and Annexation -- Eminent Domain Policy Committee (N. Hanko, R. Bishop, H. Turner) (8 : 15) 4 . Tentative Adoption of the Proposed Revised Action Plan for the Implementation of the Basic Policy of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District for 1985-1986 Fiscal Year -- H. Grench NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED (8 :45) 5. Proposed Amendment to General Manager Evaluation Procedure and New Procedure Regarding Other Board Appointed Officers -- N. Hanko (9 :00) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS CLAIMS CLOSED SESSION (Land Negotiation, Litigation and Personnel Matters) ADJOURNMENT TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: When an item you're concerned with appears on the agenda please address the Board at that time. Otherwise, you may address the Board under Oral Communications. When recognized, please begin by stating your name and address. Conciseness is appreciated. We request that you complete the forms provided so your name and address can be accurately incZude in the minutes. *This meeting has been rescheduled to the first Wednesday of the month so that a Special Workshop can be held in Portola Valley on June 12 , 1985 I ANNOUNCEMENT OF FUTURE COMMITTEE MEETINGS -- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC1 The Budget Committee has rescheduled its rune 4 meeting to June 6 at 4:30 P.M. at the District office. The rune 11 and 18 Budget Committee meetings will begin at 4:30 P.M. at the District office also for the purpose of discussion of budget preparation for 1985-86 fiscal year. The meetings are subject to cancellation or rescheduling. Contact District office to confirm date and time. i �9 ;q� P MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY 21, 1985 M I N U T E S I. ROLL CALL The meeting convened at 2:10 P.M. in the CalTrans parking lot at the junction of State Highway 84 and Interstate 280 . The purpose of the meeting was to hold a field trip to tour District land with the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors . Members Present : Katherine Duffy, Daniel Wendin, Edward Shelley, Harry Turner, and Richard Bishop. Members Absent: Tenna Henshaw and Nonette Hanko. Supervisors Present: Jackie Speier, Anna Eshoo, John Ward, William Schumacher, and Tom Nolan. Staff Present: District: Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, David Hansen, Jean Fiddes , James Boland, Dennis Danielson, and Joyce Nicholas ; County: David Nichols , Paul Scannell , Paul Koenig, and David Christy. Vice President Harry Turner welcomed the Board of Supervisors and County E staff present. II. TOUR OF DISTRICT LANDS The group proceeded up Highway 84 to Skyline Boulevard and stopped at the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve. Robert Augsburger, Executive Direc- tor, Peninsula Open Space Trust, gave a brief presentation of the Trust' s activities , including its involvement in the development and implementa- tion of the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve Master Plan and its involvement in the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve. The tour stopped at the intersection of Skyline Boulevard, Alpine Road and Page Mill Road and then proceeded along Skyline Boulevard to the Long Ridge Open Space Preserve. After turning around at the Grizzley Flatts parking area, the tour continued to the Monte Bello and Los Trancos Open Spare Preserves. Joyce Nicholas gave a brief report on the Dis- trict 's Docent Program. Returning to Skyline Boulevard, the tour headed north to Highway 92 stopping at the Purissima Redwoods Open Space Preserve. D. Hansen dis- cussed the District ' s plans for this Preserve, noting the potential for cooperative efforts with the County in developing the area. III. ADJOURNMENT The tour adjourned at 5 : 30 P.M. at the CalTrans parking lot. Jean Fiddes District Clerk Bob sse 20225 Skyline Blvd. , Woc de, CA 94062 WRITTEN COYMUNICATIUN �9 Board of Directors Nk-_eting 85-14 3 Midpeninsula Regional Opnespace District T 375 Distel Circle ..une 5, 1985 Los Altos, CA I 1 June 1985 Re: Land Acquisition Policies. Dear Directors, The purpose of this letter is to add arguements to my already presented opinions regarding the present land acquisition policies that we are in the process of reformulating. 1 . Eminent Domain. My already stated opinion: BUY ONLY FROM WILLING SELLERS. reasons: a. Eliminate the fear and intimidation that the power of condemnation has on persons. b. Since the District is so well along in its land acquisition goals the need for this power is really unnessary. c. Our dollar goes further dealing with willing sellers. d. Any further use of the power will only add more negetive public feeling towards The District. 2. Area of acquisition. My already stated opinion: PURCHASE ONLY WITIHIN DISTRICT BOUNDERIES. reasons a. The public voted on a finite district. Purchasing outside of the district reduces our feeling that you are representing us and are spending our mon- ey away from home b. concentrate your resourses and manpower to improve the idstrict from with- in. Seek out willing sellers within the district and deal with them. 3. Annexation. My already stated opinion: ANNEX AREAS BY POPULAR VOTE OF THE ELECTORATE -� WITHIN THE AREA OF PROPOSED _ANNEXATION. reasons: a. Adding land outside of the finite bounderies of the district gives the impression that we are "land grabbers". b. Annexation without voters approval , even though it may be for specific district owned properties or with approval of other privately held prop- erties causes other adjacent private holdings to become neighbors of the district without their say in the process. The perception is that the district is an omoeba, slowely ingulfing them hey become adversary neighbors. 4. The Brown Act.My already stated opinion: ' [ stand behind the South Skyline Letter on this subject but more succinctly: OBEY THE INTENT OF THE LAW. reasons: a. Don' t try to find ways to circumvent the law, even though they may be tech- nically legal . There is some distrust of the District Board of Directors because of the amount of secret closed sessions that take place. True this is the nature of a land acquisition agency but because of the makeup ofthe Board of Directors many feel that they are left out of the process. b. Since the Board consists f i o Directors who have b serving 9 been ervin since the district was formed, r o who were e e originally oppointed and reelected (some already on their f&th term) there is a generally accepted feeling that the Board is closed and ingrown in their decision making. That outside ideas are hard to come by. .By limiting the directors to two terms and not resigning prmor to the termination of their term and appointing a new director chances would be available for other "outsiders" to become part of the Board of Directors. This would lessen the concern that many feel that the public is being left out. Concern that the letter of the Brown act is not being H)Oowed would be lessened if an "outsider is on the Board and participating in secret sessions i In review, and Dan was right (as usual) "all of these items intermingle. for example: A vote to annex to the district would have a chance of passing because the electorate would know that their property would never: he cendemned. Others who would want to sell to the district would be in favor of annexation because they would have to be in the idstrict in order to sell to the district. The Zistrict could grow, wanted properties outside of the 6istrict could be added and a f the id eninsu a Regional Open Space District could be achived the goals o M 1 e 1 P 9 P �9 i with m changes in the land acquisition policies. Y 9 q The majority of the District'Advisories are not an ti MROSD. They are Anti the Boards land acquisition policies. The district can be an asset and a great one, to its neighbors if we can work together. Few want our area to be overbuilt. Most relish the open space (round us truly believe that if the Districts land acquisition policies are not drastically changed that there will be an increasing anti public sentement towards the district. By incompassing my ideas I feel that many, many of the present district advesaries would become fervant district supporters. That our district can and will g410W to the benefit all of us working together. art'� r Sincerely V 7�-cZ ' ' Bob Fisse I I WRITTEN COMMUNICATION ' Meeting 85-14 June 5 , 198 , 6LIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF PARK & RECREATION COMMISSIONERS & BOARD MEMBERS i President Gloria Hear,Los Angeles County First Vtce President Reply to: Frances Krommenhock.Milpitas Second Vice President Rosemarie Harris.Oxnard Secretary Ernie Rodrigues.Livermore P&R District May 28, 1985 Treasurer Rose Mary Forehand,Vacaville Board of Directors Immediate Past President Charles W Skoien.Jr.Mission Oaks /906 Partiaa Crask.La Mirada Robert Moessmger.Mission Oaks Dear Commission/Board Member: David M Nigel,San Bruno Betty Wallace,Baldwin Park 1987 Enclosed you will find a Session Application Form and a Dennis Hansen,Vacaville Conference Questionnaire. Donnany Rogers.South El Monte Shirley D Watley. La Habra Oil je Lou ise Whitaker.Santa Ana If there are any particular sessions that you would like to 19" Fred Castro.Union City see scheduled for next year's conference, please fill out the t,Santa Millie arg Margaret oore.CoClare Session Application Form and return to me at the address below Margaret Moore.Compton pp Darlene Woods.Oceanside by June 7, 1985. If you cannot complete this form until later Past Presidents than June 7, please send a copy to R. Ribble at the address on Robert Banes,Southeast R&P District J Richard Teague,La Mesa,San Diego Cc the form as well as returning the form to me. Responses from Sheila Hyman Pacdi Commissioners and Board Members can helpensure that the Everett Greenberg.Temple City Commissioners Douglas Morrison.Hayward RBP District Park & Recreation Conference will have a quality program that Mary C Hernandez,Tustin Polly Sandkulla.San Mateo County will satisfy the needs of Commissioners and Board Members. Dr Thomas J Cooper.Huntington Beach David M Nigel,San Bruno Francis R Boykin.Cypress Please fill out the Conference Questionnaire and send to me by B�II Love San Ralael Donna Rogers.South EI Monte the end of June. I have enclosed a copy of the proposed 1986 Rose Mary Forehand,Vacaville Dr Holm,Ibrahim,Whittier Conference Format for your information. One question that is not on the questionnaire that I would like you to consider is when you would like to see the CAPRCBM General Meeting held. Possibilities are: Friday morning at 8 a.m. ; Friday afternoon at 4 or 5:30 p.m. ; Combined with the CAPRCBM Awards & Installation Dinner (or Luncheon) . For consideration of the latter choice, the actual business portion of the meeting usually consists of approval of minutes, treasurer's report and election of board of directors. Most of the time normally used in the general meeting is for the counting of the ballots during which other reports and/or a short program is provided. Thank you in advance for any responses you are able to provide. Sincerely yours, ��GQ-fcG�i! s.v�4 Frances Krommenhock CAPRCBM Program Chair 948 Horcajo Circle Milpitas, CA 95035 affiliated with the California Park and Recreation Society and the National Recreation and Park Association, Citizen-Board Members Branch WRITTE 'OMIkIUNICATION Meeting a�-14; 6/5/85 RECETVED at the May 22 , 1985 Kings Mountain Association Regular Meeting M-85-13 345 Swett Road, Woodside, CA 94062 (415)851-7075 85 May 21 Board of Supervisors and District Board of Directors County of San Mateo Midpeninsula Regional Open Space Dist. County Government Center 375 Distel Circle, #D-I Redwood City, CA 94063 Los Altos, CA 94022 re: urgency resolutions regarding certain MROSD activities, and invitations to a June 20th Skyline-area community meeting Dear Supervisors and Directors, On May 16th — with less than six days notice — approximately fifty Skyline-area residents attended an all-business meeting of the 40-year old Kings Mountain Association at the north end of Skyline. This is the largest non-banquet meeting held by the KMA in almost two years. Some attendees came from as far away as the Highway 9 area near the southern end of Skyline, a 30- mile round trip. The major topic of discussion was the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District — including the discussion and passage of four resolutions. Though the meeting was hosted by the Kings Mountain Association — and considerably more than a quorum of KMA members were present — the resolutions were expressly characterized as statements of an area-wide community meeting. They are not resolutions of merely the Kings Mountain Association that represents only the northern end of Skyline. Similar resolutions have been adopted by other community associations, including the South Skyline Association and the Portola Heights Association. The resolutions are as follows: 1. Do Not Use Eminent Domain Condemnation resolved: "The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District should not use eminent domain condemnation." (Note: Somewhat to my surprise, attendees rciectcd — by a large majority — the following less-stringent resolution that was originally proposed: "MROSD should permanently limit its use of eminent domain condemnation. It should not be used except possibly in the circumstance of commercial developments, or acquisition of limited-width, essential trail corridors, far from private homes. Since MROSD considers acquisition to be a major or primary purpose, forced acquisition by condemnation should be allowed only after approval of a neutral agency. Therefore, MROSD should be permitted to exercise condemnation, only after majority approval of each city and county having jurisdiction over the property being proposed for MROSD condemnation.") 2. Protect of MROSD Property & Avoid Being an "Attractive Nuisance" resolved: MROSD should budget sufficient funds and staff to reasonably protect its property, and to assure ample protection of its neighbors against adverse or hazardous impacts resulting from public access to MROSD property. 3. Limit Annexations resolved: MROSD should not annex new areas except as logically defined regions, and with a majority-vote of the region to be annexed. 4. Purchase Only Within District Boundaries resolved: MROSD should purchase property only with the District's boundaries. Reconsideration Scheduled for June 20th KMA Meeting These resolutions were passed on an urgency basis, recognizing the policy issues that are about to be considered by the MROSD Directors. The resolutions will be given another hearing at the already-scheduled June meeting of the KMA, to which we are inviting Directors and representatives of the Open Space District and the County. page 1 County Supervisors Invited to June 20th Meeting Concerning MROSD We would like to invite and urge several San Mateo County Supervisors to attend the June 20th Skyline-area meeting hosted by the Kings Mountain Association. The scheduled topic will be policies and practices of the MROSD. Recognizing the limits mandated by the Brown Act, we would like to particularly invite ANNA ESHOO, and TOM NOLAN or JOHN WARD — as representatives of the mid- and south- County Districts — to the meeting. It will begin at 7:30prn in the Kings Mountain Community Center on Skyline. MROSD Directors Invited to June 20th Meeting Similarly, we would like to invite several Directors of the MROSD to attend that June 20th Skyline-area meeting. To meet Brown Act constraints, we particularly invite Directors HARRY TURNER, DICK BISHOP and NONETTE HANKO — as the representatives of the northern wards of the two-county MROSD. We urge their attendance, to present MROSD plans, desires and concerns, and to discuss residents' views, proposals and concerns. This could and should be a significant step towards establishing desirable working relationships between the District and the communities that are its mountain neighbors. Thanking you for your attention to these comments, I remain, Since y, J i i ran, President __� page 2 �w z f � I r f� v JCS ..'�Y�.:. ;.>;. `._ .i� ;.��?•!" U 3�`; AS AM.'—'3Er f AmI T E CON0 A EA -;_ G AS ENACTED AS FUNDED OY JOIN-t AS IMPL€MENTEE: alit:GE=Y COMMITTEE THE STATE AGEN4Z e t AS OY THE AS UNDE2STOOD BY WHAT WAS ACTUALLY h: _01A THE PUBLIC NEEDED K ReprinIc-,d lrcm Trial Talk. Jury 1984 ' 8ov -Ysse 20225 Skyline Blvd. , Wor '-Yde, CA 94063 V0l[TIEIV {IH&08ZCA_ / Board of Directors Meeting 85-I4 MYdpanlnsula Regional Upnespace District June 5' I985 � 375 Distel Circle | Los Altos, CA � l June 1985 Re: Land Acquisition Policies. � Dear Directors, i The purpose of this latter is to add arguements to my already presented opinions regarding the present land acquisition policies that we are in the process of reformulating. � 1 . Eminent Domain. My already stated opinion: BUY ONLY FROM WILLING SELLERS. reasons: a' Eliminate the fear and intimidation that the power of condemnation � has on parsons. b. Since the District is so well along in its land acquisition goals the need for this power is really unnessary. c' our dollar goes further dealing with willing sellers' d. Any further use of the power will only add more negeLYve public feeling towards The District. � | 2' Area of acquisition. My already stated opinion: PURCHASE ONLY WITIHIN DISTRICT BOUNDERIES. reasons a' The public voted on a finite district. Purchasing outside of the district reduces our feeling that you are representing us and are spending our mon- ey "away from home" b. concentrate your resouryes and manpower to improve the idstr{ct from with- in. Seek out willing sellers within the district and deal with them. � 3' _ ' already ad opinion: ANNEX AREAS BY POPULAR VOTE OF THE ELECTORATEWITHIN THE AREA OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION. / reasons: a' Adding land ouca/oa or the r/n/ re bounder/es or the o/scr/ur gives the impression that we are "land grabbers". � b. Annexation without voters approval , even though it may be for specific district owned properties or with approval of other privately held prop- erties causes other adjacent private holdings to become neighbors of the � district without their say in the process. The perception is that the � district is an omoeba^ slmwely YnguYfing themIlhey become adversary neighbors. � 4. .The Brown Act.My already stated op0nlon: : | stand behind the South Skyline Letter on this subject but more succinctly: OBEY THE INTENT OF THE LAW. � reasons: a. Don' t try to find ways to circumvent the law, even thouth they may be tech- nically legal . There is some distruat of the District Board of Directors because of the amount of secret closed sessions that take place. True this � � is the nature of o land acquisition agency but because of the makeup ofthe � Board of Directors many feel that they are left out of the process. b' Since the Board consists of Directors who have been serving since the district � was formed or who were originally oo�nt�d and reelected (some already � y pp on their f��th term) there is a generally accepted feeling that the Board � is closed and ingrown in their decision making. That outside ideas are herd � to come by. .By limiting the directors to two terms and not resigning pr6nr � to the termination of their term and appointing a new director chances would be available for other "outsiders" to become part of the Board of Directors. This would lessen the concern that many feel that the public is being left out. Concern that the letter of the Brown act is not being fN4cx*ed would be lessened if an "outsider is on the 86ard and participating in secret sessions. | � � In review, and Dan was right (as usual) ''all of these items intermingle. for example: A vote to annex to the district would have a chance of passing because the electorate would know that their property would never. be condemned. Others who would want to sell to the, district would be in favor of annexation because they would have to be in the idstrict in order to sell to the district. The 6istrict could grow, wanted properties outside of the Zistrict could be added and the goals of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District could be achived with my changes in the land acquisition pohicies. The majority of the District Advisories are not an ti MROSD. They are Anti the Boards land acquisition policies. The district can be an asset and a great one, to its neighbors if we can work together. Few want our area to be overbuilt. Most relish the open space dlr'ound us truly believe that if the Districts land acquisition policies are not drastically changed that there will be an increasing anti public sentement towards the district. By incompassing my ideas I feel that many, many of the present district advesaries would become fervant district supporters. That our district can and will 900a to the benefit all of us working together. >A Sincerely I Bob Fisse I WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Meeting 85-14 June 5 , 1 85 z LL _ eLEmEntson Z1. qq E zc�J4 JD. CO. lox 7585 'AlEnLo JDazk, 6aLif oznia 94025 � a3 �qs5 iv �CrNA 11EC�St{Av✓ riCZoS � r .cam \ c �t'e�o�.� d�c� <�.�?�.o.�/�c�, cam• WRI= COMMUNICATION Meeting 85-14 June 5, 1985 Quinta Ranch Star Route 2, Box 310 La Honda, Calif. 94020 May 28, 1985 Board of Directors Midpeninsula Regional Openspace District 375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1 Los Altos, Calif. 94022 Dear Board Members: Thank you for the opportunity to clear the air re possible sale of Quinta Ranch to M.R.O.S.D. at your last meeting. Per that meeting I understand that you would like to buy 50 acres of undeveloped land which includes Page Mill Road to Big Dipper Ranch and the "couple of million" board feet of Douglas Fir, and a trail from our right-of-way (to Alpine) down hill to Page Mill, plus many more developed trails not close to our 6 acre homesite. I would very much like one or more Board members to walk over Quinta Ranch from Alpine to old Page Mill Road to the Big Dipper gate. I have a scheduled meeting with Craig at Quinta with buried hatchets to talk price and terms on Thursday, May 30 at 9:30 a.m. Sincerely, Rich rd S. Bullis RSB:jb cc: Craig Britton 1 �t The Mibpeninsala Tuafts Council �Q 114.If,//11 WRITTEN CONIMMICATION Meeting 85-14 June 5, 1985 May 22, 1985 Board of Directors Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 375 Distel Drive Los Altos, Ca Dear Members oV the BUdrd: A committee from the Midpeninsula Trails Council met and hiked the trail from Mr. Brooks property to the Fremont Older Preserve which is being discussed this evening. This committee has worked closely with the District staff for the past two years in trying to work out a trail easement which will connect the Fremont Older Preserve with the Piachetti Preserve. It is the opinion of this committee that the trail which crosses Mr. Brooks ' property is the only viable allignment that exists and for this reason t ` encouraaes the District to purchase this easement from Mr. Brooks. This easement is an especially important link if any trail is to connect the two preserves mentioned above. The trail which Mr. Brooks constructed falls far below the high standards which the District sets for its trail construction but mitigation is certainly possible. The WC is very happy to assist in gathering input for future trail easements. Sincerely, Carolyn Lekberg , rion Blukis W1% 7 erry o 1509 Mallard Way ■ Sunnyvale,CA 94087 ■ (408)737-2763 � I WRITTEN COMMUNICATIC Meeting 85-14 June 5 , 1985 Quinta Ranch Star Route 2, Box 310 La Honda, Calif. 94020 June 3, 1985 Board of Directors Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 375 Distel Circle Los Altos, Calif. 94022 Dear Board Members: I will be "out of service" in hospital getting new knees for three weeks. I look forward to keeping in touch with the progress of the new policies you are working to perfect. Jetty and I have read Bob Fisse's letter in the last "packet." We both agree that it hits the various interlocking problems of land acquisi- tion on the nose! We expect that you will give great weight to that letter as well as Janet Schwind's most measured suggestions. We see, too, that the King's Mountain Association is in full agreement. Sincerely, kjt,_� s Richard S. Bullis RSB:jb cc: Janet Schwind, S.S.A. cc: Bob Fisse cc: Jim Warren, K.M.A. I WRITTEN COMMUNICATIO- Meeting 85-14 June 5 , 1985 Quinta Ranch ::tar Route 2, Box 310 La Honda, Calif. 94020 June 3, 1985 Board of Directors Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 375 Distel Circle Los Altos, Calif. 94022 Dear Board Members: Jetty and I discussed our best options after our meeting with Craig Britton Thursday, May 30, and we would like to add one alternative that seems most advantageious and practical. We would divide into two 25 acre sites with the barns, two wells and ring, tack room, fenced pastures and large water tank and sell the sites for 300,000 dollars. We would keep the house and A-freme and spring water system and not rely on cluster 10% bonus, so all land would be fee simple with no restrictions as to open space. You can have the 50 acres for 500,000! Sincerely, &44.'e— /%�k�-�• Richard S. Bullis v RSB:jb l 1 F B AREA PARK AND RECREATION - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION COMMISSIONERS ' MEETIPIG 85-14 AND BOARD MEMBERS ' COUNCIL June 5, 1985 85-1 Invites you to COME As You ARE O �' \ for a Steak Barbecue �. 1 " i � r WHERE: KENNEDY COMMUNITY CENTER 1333 Decoto Road Union City (415/489-0360) WHEN: Saturday, June 29, 1985 TIME: 5: 30 p.m. - No host cocktails / 6: 30 p.m. - Dinner COST: $12 . 00 each / Dinner will include a 12 ounce steak, ' potato salad, macaroni salad, cole- slaw, baked beans, fresh fruit, dinner rolls , wine, coffee and tea. Come as you are or dress up as your favorite character - you may win a prize ! i r ( Please make checks payable to: BAPRCBMC and mail to Union City Leisure Services 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road Union City, CA 94587 - ® or call 415/471-3232 extension 329 no later than 5 : 00 p.m. , JUNE' 24TH. ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE PAID FOR. P� * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * NAME: PHONE NUMBER: / Area Code ADDRESS : NUMBER ATTENDING: @ $12/ea. CITY: ZIP : NAMES FOR NAME TAGS : r . Union City Lei re Services Department Map to Kennedy Community Center To Sacramen}o 1333 Decoto Road (across from the BART station) j Union City SAII 4 To 8,y ;•f� . sa"+6 Rasa t ! son ) Raibe 80 Concord 8erkele� 2 Wtlhuf v0 7� � CCP2,IC Q � 1 San aM Sgo Francis �+p O J b. jot S Du61m I PJ zs;? 80 70 Hew Pkzsa4*4 t.,uermore 42 MOMSan $d DIRECTIONS TO KENNEDY CENTER ►L�tt. ) C.� G(1YCA _n � � n 1 i4 From Oakland: Take the Nimitz Freeway 3 South. Take the Alvarado-Niles Road cast ►Se,yr I exit. Follow Alvarado-Niles Road l for 2 to 3 miles. Turn left onto Fren,on+ Decoto Road. Make the second Ieft Pdlo i Ano L.rl turn onto Meyers Drive. The Community 4 Center is just ahead on the right. 2QD From San Jose: h Take Highway Q North. Take the Decoto Road exit (Dear to the right). Continue up Decoto Road thru 3 signalsj cross Alvarado-Niles Road and Make the second left turn onto Meyers Drive. The community Center is just ahead on the right. San Tcde From Walnut Creek: Take Freeway 11d1 south. Take Niles Canyon Road®west through the canyon to Mission Blvd. 1;o Turn right. Continue until you reach Decoto Road. Turn left. Kennedy Center will be ahead about k mile on your right. ! To Gilroy To Santa Cr" WRITTEN COMMUNICATI( Meeting 85-14 June 5, 1985 May 29 , 1985 Midpeninsula Open Space 375 Distel Circle Suite D-1 Los Altos, Ca 94022 Re: Fremont Older Preserve Dear Board Members: I attended the last meeting (May 22) to support the Brooks ' effort to open the trail into the Fremont Older Preserve. My heart sank about nine feet when the discussion began to focus on "winter rains" as a time limit for resolution. I have been associated with the Brooks for the better part of a year, taking lessons and riding the trail they now have access to. In fact, I spend most of my free time at Stevens Creek Ranch. I can' t think of a better place to be. There is no doubt in my mind the Brooks run a quality operation. The animals are well cared for. The employees are knowledgeable and really love their work. The overall impression I get is that the Brooks have respect for all aspects of their business. As a forty-two year resident and native son of Santa Clara County, I watched as the greenbelted orchards and family farms disappeared. Recently I was given an opportunity to ride horseback over one of the trails in the Fremont Older and Stevens Creek open space. It was one of the landmark experiences of my life. I will always remember that day! I wouldn't like to think I am being denied a similar experience because I choose to patronize Stevens Creek Ranch. Hopefully, the Brooks will soon be allowed access to the Fremont Older Preserve. I believe Ken Brooks will do all he can to cooperate with you. Continued Midpeninsula Open Space May 29 , 1985 Page 2 As for me, waiting even two weeks is like asking a child to wait two more weeks for Christmas - on Christmas Eve. Sincerely I` Michael A. Bena 839 Oregon Avenue Palo Alto, Ca 94303 MAB/pw Meeting 85-14 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIO June 5 , 1985 City Manager ' s Office May 31, 1985 ( 415) 329-2512 Ward of Directors Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 375 Distel Circle Los Altos , CA 94022 A bill, AB 2198 (Felando) , has been introduced in the State Legisla- ture, which would repeal the "Naylor Act" . Section 39390 of the State Education Code, commonly known as the Naylor Act , allows cities and park districts to acquire a limited amount of surplus school sites for 25 percent of the property' s market value. No more than 30 percent of the school district ' s total surplus school sites acreage may he acquired at the "Naylor" price, and acquisitions are limited to property which has been used for playgrounds , playfields , or other recreational uses for eight years preceding the decision to sell . I am encIcsing x copy o5 a letter from Leland D. Levy, Mayor of Palo Alto, to Ryrcn Ther, our Assemblyman in the State Legislature . The letter explains why the City of Palo Alto believes it is so impor- tant to oppose AB 2198 . It is my hope that your organization agree with us that it is essential to preserve the Naylor Act , and you too will communicate with Assemblyman Sher and other members of the State Legislature . AB 2198 is likely to be heard on the Assembly floor within the next week . If I can provide any additional information to you, please contact me at 329-2512 . Thank you. VICCI RUDIN Executive Assistant VR/Cjl Fnclosure City, of Tra 0 Ito P.O.BOX 10250 PALO ALTO,CA 94303 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 14151 329-2384 May 24, 1985 The Honorable Byron D. Sher Member, State Assembly State Capitol Sacramento, California 95814 RE: AB 2198 (Felando) - Oppose Dear Byron: The Palo Alto City Council, at its meeting of April 15, 1985, went on record in opposition to AB 2198. This bill would repeal the provisions of the "Naylor Bill" and thus require a city to pay full fair market value for any surplus school district property it purchased. Under existing law, a public agency can acquire a limited amount of surplus school property that has been used for playgrounds, playing fields, or other outdoor recreational purposes at 25 percent of market value . There are safeguards in the existing law to assure that the property purchased at the "Naylor price" will continue to be used for recreation and open space, and that it can be reacquired by the school district at a similar discounted price . The City is not making a profit at the expense of the school district . Rapid land use changes are occurring in Palo Alto, as is true of the entire Santa Clara Valley. Often, school sites have provided the key remaining urban open space. In the face of that, it is absolutely imperative that we save our existing open space and recreational facilities . Since the passage of the "Naylor Bill" , the City of Palo Alto has acquired 8.95 acres of open space, or 18. 73 percent of the total surplus school site acreage made available by the Palo Alto Unified School District . (Of the nearly 48 acres sold by the School District since enactment of the Naylor Bill, more than 81 percent has been sold at full market value . ) The City has acquired open space acreage from the former Ternan, Hoover, DeAnza, and Ortega School sites, enabling us to maintain playing fields and recreational facilities of primary importance to the surrounding neighborhoods . Page 2 The Palo Alto Unified School District has recently decided it must close Jordan Middle School . As you are undoubtedly aware, the Jordan neighborhood feels strongly about preserving the site ' s recreational facilities . The School District anticipates the need to close one of the two remaining high schools in the early 1990 ' s . The third high school, Cubberley, was closed several years ago and the sale of that site is a distinct possibility. The City and the School District are currently attempting to create a process whereby both agencies can work as partners in formulating a long-range plan for school closures, site reuse, and City acquisition policies . The school sites disposition decisions which face the Palo Alto community in the next decade require that the City prepare a financing plan in order to acquire, improve, and maintain the facilities so important to the community. Obviously, the "Naylor Bill" provisions are an important component of this plan. I know this is a difficult issue for you; the School District also serves your constituents, and we all know the District is experienc- ing severe budget problems . However, it is not reasonable for the citizens of Palo Alto to be asked to pay an inflated market price in order to transfer the title for their long-used recreational facilities from one public agency serving them to another. It also troubles me that AB 2198, a bill dealing with issues also related to public land and municipal government , would be considered only by the Education Committee before reaching the Assembly floor . I would encourage referral to, and full hearing by, the Local Government Committee. Byron, please call on us if we can provide any further information. On behalf of the City of Palo Alto, I urge- you to oppose passage of AB 2198. Cordially,-- LELAND D. LEVY Mayor LDL/VR/cf cc: The Honorable Robert Naylor, Member, State Assembly The Honorable Gerald Felando, Member, State Assembly The Honorable John Vasconcellos, Member, State Assembly The Honorable Dominic Cortese, Chair, Assembly Local Government Committee The Honorable Mike Roos, Majority Floor Leader, State Assembly The Honorable Willie L. Brown, Jr . , Speaker, State Assembly League of California Cities City of San Jose, Legislative Advocate Distributed by ^,IDPENINSULA TRAILS COUNCIL Sylvia Ferguson at 6/5/ Board Mtg. BARBEQUE SUNDAY, JULY 28, 1985 And r the 'fj 6) � Band played WELCH HURST HOSTEL Barbeque Dinner Schedule Steak $11 .00 Chicken $8.00 10:30 - 11:30 Tour historic Welch-Hurst Chicken for children under 12 $4.00 house and grounds. Prepaid Reservations Required 11:30 - 12:30 Greet and enjoy THE �-- —�— Los Trancos Marching Band. Reservations must be received by Wed. 12:30 - 1:30 Have your barbeque lunch, July 24th. Tickets will not be mailed, they will be distributed at the event. 1:30 - 2:00 Meet and listen to Mail check to Sylvia Ferguson Apt. 1414 Santa Clara County 707 Continental Ci ,Mtn. View, CA 94040 Supervisor Susanne Wilson. Tel . # evenings 415-967-1791 2:00 - 3:00 Hike one mile(roundtrip) to Congress Springs Winerv. MAP TO WELCH-H'URST IN SANBORN - SKYLINE `° Refreshments COUNTY PARK ® Wine, beer, pop 50(/glass P, Lunch is outdoors under the redwoods. cn North °s q1 GBfO Directions: � s Welch-Hurst is located in Sanborn-Skyline County Park just outside of Saratoga. Take Highway 9(Big Basin Way) to Sanborn Road. (Sanborn Road is about 2 miles west of the intersection of Big Basin Way and Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road) WELCrl-FiURST Turn left onto Sanborn Road and follow 'Hostel' signs AYH Hostel to parking area. j � 14-85-96 meeting 85-14 June 5, 1985 June 10 1985 To : Board of Directors From: E. Shelley Subject : Policies on the Use of Eminent Domain, Tmplimentation of the Brown Act, Acquisition of Lands outside District Boundaries and Annexation. Since I will be out of the area during the continued dis- cussions of the above policy topics and may not be present when action on these policies is taken, I will attempt to present my position for your consideration. Where practical T will include my arguments for my position. Use of Eminent Domain T will discuss my position in terms of the options suggested by the committee. A) Threat of use of eminent domain by staff during negoti- ations. T support 3c and 3b in that order. The staff should definitely be prepared to explain the law concerning the District' s powers of eminent domain. Care must be used to avoid the use of this explanation as a veiled threat. T would recommend that the staff be furnished with a Board approved written statement explaining the District' s powers and policies. T support 3b because, if the Board makes a tentative decision that the use of eminent domain may be justified for the acquisition of a specific piece of land, it is reasonable for the staff to so inform the land owner when negotiations are at an impasse. B) Use of eminent domain powers to acrquire a portion of improved property. 2 T support all elements of item 8 of the committee' s report. This policy provides maximum protection of the improved property without eliminating the ultimate, limited use of eminent domain to insure the completion of critical trail links. C) General policy on the use of eminent domain. I support item 6 of the committee' s report. T feel that this item clearly states our present policy. I further support most of item 4 concerning restraints on the use of eminent domain to acquire occupied property, subject to the exception covered under item 8, which T discussed above. I limit my support to most of item 4 because T do not fully appreciate the implications of item 4b. D) Use of eminent domain when requested. T support Item 5 of the committee' s report. The rationale is that unless the District considered the subject property im- portant to the achievements of its goals the subject would not arise. The option to use eminent domain powers under those conditions could save money for the District since it could affect the seller' s tax position. While these policies do not provide absolute protection of occupied and improved properties; if carefully adhered to, they do provide reasonable protection. With time these policies should result in the elimination of the unjustified fear of property owners that prevails under our present operating procedures which do not include clearly stated policies. E) Arbitration At this time T do not support the establishment of arbitra- tion procedures in conjunction with the District' s use of eminent domain. In my judgement it would more likely complicate, rather than streamline the procedures. I might be convinced otherwise if there is evidence of its successful application by other agencies for similar purposes. I presume the advantage would be possible reduced costs for both• parties. F) Contracts with property owners. I support the type of con-4act suggested by Stan Norton in his report of May 6f 1985. I would support the use of a period greater than 10 years, if legally acceptable, in order to provide for more permanent protection jaf the owners. Such contracts could give true meaning to the concept of privately held open space. There would be no direct cost to either party. The land owner could break the contract at his will; thus the value of the property would not be diminished. As long as such a contract was in force, the property owner would be fully protected against the District' s threat of eminent domain. Im2limentation of the Brown Act A) I have not received the committee' s report on this sub- ject nor on the subjects of Land Acquisition outside District Boundaries and Annexation. I think that it is essential that the Board continue to meet with the acquisition staff in closed session to discuss land negotiations. I am also convinced that it is in the public' s best interests that confidentiality be maintained with individual land owners when requested. The "list" was adopted to satisfy the law while retaining the District' s ability to maintain confidentiality. The primary disadvantage of the list was that it unintentionally implied a threat to some individuals whose names were included. As many speakers at our workshops stated, that harm has already been done and cannot be undone by eliminating the list. Proper policies on the use of eminent domain should eliminate most of the unjustified, but understAable, fears gener- ated by the adoption of the list. The problem of fear could be further reduced by removing most developed properties from the list. I support the continued use of the list (after the removal of most developed land units) as an appropriate implimentation of the Brown Act. Acquisition of Lands Outside the District' s Boundaries A) T do not support any changes in the District' s existing policies. Prior to the requiredtimplimentation of a District Sphere of Influence, the general unwritten policy was to acquire only those lands outside the District which were immediately adjacent to the District' s boundaries and which were needed ,-to protect or round out acquisitions within� District boundaries. The rare exception was a gift or exceptional bargain sale. Such acquisitions were necessary because the original District bound- aries were based on other jurisdictional or political boundaries and not on reasonable or rational geographical boundaries. Those reasonable and rational geographical boundaries were recognized by the LAFCO and were approved as the District' s Sphere of Influence. I support the uniform application of all acquisition policies throughout the District' s Sphere of Influence Acquisition outside the Sphere of Influence should be limited to gifts and exceptional bargain sales. Annexation A) Our existing annexation policies should be adopted and clearly stated. Minor annexations should be limited to parcels with 100% cor,2ent of the land owners. Generally, this means the annexation of District-owned lands only. Major annexations should continue to be by a majority vote within the annexation area as required by state law. There would be no rationale for not annexing District owned lands unless we also adopted a policy of not acquiring lands outside the District. If the latter policy were adopted the Sphere of Influence would have little meaning. I apologize for the somewhat rambling arguments presented above, but I find myself in the "Jim Warren" mode. I just could not get to this task until the night before my departure for a three week trip; thus I did not have the luxury of a rewrite. M-85-91 (Meeting 85-14 4410 June 5, 1985) 44b I 000� MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM May 29 , 1985 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT : Initial Implementation of Administrative Study Consideration of this item (see report R-85-26 of May 16 , 1985 attached) was continued at your May 22 Board meeting until June 5 due to the lateness of the hour. M-85-93 V (Meeting 85-14 June 5 , 1985) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM May 31, 1985 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION : C. Britton, Land Acquisition Manager; D. Hansen, Land Manager; D. Woods , Open Space Planner SUBJECT: Brooks Trail Addition to the Fremont Older Open Space Preserve Use and Management Plan Introduction : On May 22 , 1985 you reviewed and discussed memorandum 85-84 dated May 15, 1985 (attached) and heard from staff , Mr. Brooks , and the public regarding the illegal trail grading and proposed new ease- ments on the southern boundary of the Fremont Older Open Space Preserve. At that meeting you continued the matter and asked staff to return after further negotiations and agreement with Mr. Brooks regarding the trail and riparian easements on his property. These easements would run along the creek that marks the mutual boundary between the Brooks and District parcels. You also asked that a status report on current negotiations with the County be included regarding the potential for trail construction beyond the Brooks property on Stevens Creek County Park land. Discussion: Staff has met further with Mr. Brooks and reached a tentative agreement on these matters , including the easements , grading damage repair, and future maintenance of the new trail sections . County Parks staff has been contacted both by telephone and letter but has not yet passed on any information regarding past or potential future efforts to approve a trail connection on County Park land in this area. Any further information re- ceived from the County will be presented to you at your June 5 meeting. it should be reiterated that District staff has not had much success in pursuing trail connections in the area with County Parks staff in the past and that the Midpeninsula Trails Council had agreed to see if they could expedite the matter. This has also been unsuccessful so far. This is not to imply that the County has not looked into the matter, which involves routing a trail around an archery range and involves making County lands more acces- sible to horses. The summary of the agreement in principle with Mr. Brooks is as follows: 1) Mr. Brooks and his partners would agree to post a bond for $2900 to repair the damage done on District lands . 2 They would also agree to grant an open space and public trail corridor easement to the District, at no cost, on the Brooks property for an area running 100 feet south of their property boundary along the creek (see map "A" attached) . m-85-93 Page 2 3) Mr. Brooks wo'-"Vd agree, in addition, to maintain at his cost, the trail under District standards both on his property and on the adjacent District lands , which includes additional new trail built at District cost (approximately $800) ) to connect with an existing trail on the Fremont Older Open Space Preserve. When and if the County agrees to extend the trail beyond the Brooks property, the District would agree to maintain the trail section on Fremont Older and share the maintenance costz on a 50-50 basis on the Brooks trail easement. 4) The District would agree to aid Mr. Brooks on the trail repair and construction on District land to allow his tenants and clients reasonable access to the Fremont Older trail system. 5) The District and Mr. Brooks would agree to work jointly and expeditiously with other trail groups to pursuade the County to consider a connecting trail to the end of the trail easement which will benefit the District' s plans for connections to the Picchetti Ranch Area and beyond. This would be of benefit to not only Brooks ' tenants , but other public hikers and equestrians as well . Attached to this report is a second map ( "B") which shows proposed trail alignments and connections between the Picchetti Ranch Area and Fremont Older Open Space Preserve on Stevens Creek County Park land. Route #1 is the ideal and most straightforward alignment running along an existing trail which needs some improvement. Route #2 is the potential connection between the proposed Brooks easement buy running through some existing high use picnic areas where the County is discouraging equestrian uses. In addition, this route currently passes through an archery field range, which use would have to be moved or realigned before the trail could be constructed. Route #3 currently follows an existing well-used trail on the west side of the Mount Eden Road but which again passes through the archery range and becomes the old overgrown, but now regraded , route on the east side of Mount Eden Road and on Brooks land. Mr. Brooks has indicated that it would be difficult for him to grant the easement which cuts through the middle of his property as this one would. However , the trail easement on alignment #2 could be connected to Route #3 just to the west of the Brooks parcel , passing through the area of the current County archery range. Use and Management: The most recent Use and Management Plans for both the Picchetti Ranch Area and Fremont Older Open Space Preserve on the trail connection are currently stated as follows : 1) Fremont Older Open Space Preserve District staff should encourage the Midpeninsula Trails Council to coordinate a meeting with the District and County regarding trails planning in the area. Integration of the trails system in the Fremont Older Open Space Preserve, the Picchetti Ranch Area, the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve, and Stevens Creek County Park would be the primary emphasis of the meeting. Status : Staff has held one field meeting with members of the Midpen- insula Trails Council to research potential trail connections between the Fremont Older Open Space Preserve and Picchetti Ranch Area of the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve through the Stevens Creek County Park. Meetings with the County will be scheduled this spring. p S p 0 Nc- 2 / rAhTU FF- A�G rr-orf-PT Y 1 F-XleYIHO -rrAIyFoA 1 y r 1 o � �Gl�AMA rl<� 5GA-1�� r r �� !* ( I�'r•.r � +fir r '/"Aran' ti!.'�'.1'{.�i`r r '� � i rJ' � � 1 I. - � 1`i � - i y'd• � ,`i: '--' !� G i 1 i � (7 `'..a ?C.584r� —' .fit ' 1 • t. Gr 'I P 't t 1�lARtl► 1/r/ I �.r 60 `;' ,�_'� , j{�J ;;I•-_--� 'terBUBB ; `HL) u SAILiWAY r /. `' • j Gti`S ater UPON 2 jam. 1 .s U0 P�KKLN4 I 4d,.-- � �. ( Muk tµt • E `-'// ' `,�i { �•� � //��/') \I A • 1 I a• :` .� .� rrr ' • IN �. )! ' 6 �' �'I • • I �r° Pr_CCrIET7400 i" r Lt1' d.�Ofirs,P STEVENS REEK o COUNTY PARI< p'• 'J11,-y�. ' [J... 1 ` L I t r r R1A amo el ` �.r► qc SITE MAP st �j •� 4=. \ ( (USGS) ryu NINE r•y•• FREMONT OLDER fir; OPEN SPACE PRESERVEOPI _ Existing Trail System IL � �\ `` \w ` 1 ��� •��r - -,� f Leasehold Area �:. , .. 80 JJ o �' ' •��� �► \ _'� - �� Scale 1" = 1300 ' North 1+- M-85-84 (Meeting 85-13, May 22, 1985) 0 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM May 15 , 1985 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager; D. Woods, Open Space Planner SUBJECT: Illegal Grading on the Fremont Older Open Space Preserve and Proposed Amendment to the Fremont Older Open Space Preserve Use and Management Plan Introduction: On April 25 , 1985, staff investigated a report of illegal grading on the southern edge of the Fremont Older Open Space Preserve . The grading project, which was conducted under the direction of the adjacent property owner, Mr. Kenneth Brooks , consisted of the reopening and realign- ment of a deteriorated roadbed which parallels a creekbed that forms the boundary between the Preserve and the Brooks ' property (see attached map) . The majority of the grading was done on the Brooks ' property, but a portion did extend across the creek and into the Preserve. Prior to the construction, the District had been discussing with Mr. Brooks the possibility of securing easements over the northerly portion of his property to provide for permanent open space and a public trail connection between the Fremont Older Preserve and Stevens Creek County Park and ulti- mately the Picchetti Ranch Area. The proposed connection is one of the alternatives being explored in conjunction with projects outlined in both the Fremont Older Preserve and Picchetti Ranch Area Use and Management Plans. As the resulting new road/trail on the Preserve is not part of the approved Use and Management Plan, it has been closed to allow for site repair, this review, and subsequent determination of action. Discussion: On May 2 , 1985, staff met with the property owner to evaluate the damage to District property and observe the work done on the prospective trail easement. Mr. Brooks was informed that he had violated District ordi- nances and planning procedures. He was told that a letter would follow sum- marizing our concerns , outlining possible mitigation, and scheduling of a review by the District Board of Directors (see attached letter, dated May 6 , 1985) . It is Mr. Brooks ' claim that he had permission from the District to construct the trail on the Preserve and, because of the District' s interest in a trail easement over his property, he felt the project would be gladly received. Staff , on the other hand, states Mr. Brooks was in that design review and approval by the District would be required before any construction could occur on the Preserve. The illegal grading consisted of an excessive road cut of approximately 10 feet in width and 10 feet in height, a grade in excess of 150 , partial filling of the creekbed alongside the road cut and the placement of two cul- verts in the creekbed. The manner in which the work was done is of great Page 2 M-85-84 concern to staff due to our particular sensitivity to development in riparian corridors . Any such development is normally done with the ut- most care in protecting the integrity of the creek corridor and preventing erosion. Had the planning process been adhered to, conditions would have been placed on the project to minimize disturbance to the creek and riparian vegetation by requiring a narrower trail pad (with occasional widening for passing) , a bridge instead of culverts to provide unobstructed flow, and a flatter trail grade to reduce potential. erosion problems . The following two alternatives for mitigation are being considered. 1 . The disturbed area of the Preserve could be returned to its original state by removing the culverts, pulling the fill dirt out of the creek and placing it on the roadcut, and reseeding the scarred surfaces . The cost, estimated at $750-$1000 , should be borne by Mr. Brooks with a bond for this amount posted prior to construction. This would essentially return the site to its previous condition. 2. The Use and management Plan could be amended to incorporate a new trail access from this point under the following conditions : a) The newly cut road on the Preserve be reconstructed according to the specifications outlined in the letter to Mr. Brooks , dated May 6 , 1985 . b) The cost, estimated at $2900, be borne by Mr . Brooks with a bond required prior to construction. c) Easements be granted to the District at no cost over the northerly portion of the Brooks ' property for the purpose of providing pub- lic trail access between the County Park and Preserve, and for an open space easement 200 ' southerly from the centerline of the creek for riparian protection. It should be noted that the proposed easement was not initially included as a consideration in discussions with Mr. Brooks , but after further evaluation, is being considered as an integral part of this project. It is felt that since there has been illegal access and grading that the mitigation should benefit the public by providing public access. Assuming alternative two is acceptable to Mr. Brooks and approved by the Board, an additional recommendation should be added to the Use and Manage- ment Plan to construct a trail connection from the terminus of the illegal grading to the existing preserve trail located further up the hill . This trail will be required to prevent equestrians from establishing their own makeshift trails through the grassland. The estimated cost would be $800 and could be included in fiscal year 1985-1986 budget preparation. Incidentally, Mr. Brooks was cited for the two ordinance violations noted in D.Hansen' s attached letter and may be required to pay fines totaling up to $170. Slides of the damage done will be presented by staff at your May 22nd meeting. Recommendation: I recommend that you approve option number two discussed in this report if Mr. Brooks is in agreement. If he is not, I recommend that you authorize staff to proceed with option number one. AIII)PENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DVS"FRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415)9G5 4717 May 6 , 1985 Mr. rein Brooks Stevens Creek Ranch 11050 Stevens Canyon Road Cupertino , CA 95014 Dear Mr . Brooks : This letter is in response to our meeting on May 2, 1985 and is meant to reiterate the concerns we expressed regarding illegal grading on the Pre- serve and to convey to you the action and mitigation necessary to rectify the situation. First of all , there have been a number of District ordinances and planning procedures which have been violated. They include the following ordinances: Sec. 603 . 2 Entering any lands, whether unenclosed or enclosed by fence, for the purpose of injuring any property or property rights or with the intention of interferring with, obstructing , or injuring any lawful business or occupation carried on by the owner of such land, his/her agent or by the person in lawful possession. Sec . 803 .1 Plants . No person shall damage, injure, collect, or remove any plant or tree or portion thereof, whether living or dead, including but not limited to flowers, mushrooms, bushes, vines, grass, turf, cones and dead wood located on District lands. (See also Penal Code Section 384a. ) In addition, the District's planning process has been bypassed which re- quires all proposed improvements, including trails, be considered as part of each site plan . These plans are reviewed periodically by the Board of Directors and actual implementation cannot occur without their approval . In this case, where the improvement has been illegally made on District land , the improvement cannot be utilized until the Board reviews such use. It is our understanding that you believed you were acting in the best interest of the District and under the auspices of a pending casement agree- ment which you are currently negotiating with Craig Britton. The District has expressed an interest in securing a public easement on the northerly portion of your property to eventually provide a linking trail between the County Park and the Preserve but, according to Mr. Britton, you were told that, procedurally, you would be required to have design review by the District before construction could occur on the Preserve. Herbert A G,ench,General Manager Board of Directors;Katherine Duffy,Nonetto G.Hanko,To ena Henshah.Richard S.B Ken Brooks - 2 - May 6, 1985 The manner in which the work has been conducted is of great concern to us. The District is particularly sensitive to development in riparian corridors and only conducts such development with the utmost care given to protecting the integrity of creek area and preventing erosion . Had the planning pro- cess been adhered to, conditions would have been placed on the project to minimize disturbance to the creek and vegetation by requiring a narrower trail pad (with occasional widening for passing) , a bridge instead of cul- verts to provide unobstructed flow, and a lesser trail grade to reduce potential erosion problems. On Friday, May 3 , 1985, the District's Operation Supervisor, Jim Boland, and our trails consultant, Gene Sheehan, visited the site for the purpose of preparing a mitigation plan and a cost analysis. Below is a summary of their proposal . 1) Existing culverts pulled and new 36" x 20 culvert installed $ 600 2) Pull fill out of creek and build trail pad up 4 feet 800 3) Construct new 200 ' section of trail to avoid existing steep section 400 4 ) Build headwalls around both ends of culverts 500 5) Equipment rental 600 $ 2900 To proceed with the mitigation measures and open the trail , we will be requiring a bond in the amount of $3 ,000 to insure construction. Coupled with this is a scheduled review of this project by our Board of Directors j on May 22, 1985. If approved, we would proceed to hire a contractor as soon as possible . If you have further questions regarding this matter we will discuss them at our meeting on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. jDavid *Wm. ansen s, Land Manager DW11 :ds cc : Fi. Grench, General Manager C. Britton, Land Acquisition Manager i I 1% 6( • fit A Gr '61 0 6AA914 'XIN V11ru•5 _� /L -W,4y �Watj 73 ;• : Nt i. .5 77 1 0 0\lP 1 10 7 - r, )i SA B` \,Ae pu A\— v V Ater, ,60 PTCCHET71 j r UJJ too XX man N X0 If v Val \+„'�((„�.,e .,�.I�; -'),, !c' .�`,r,�.IJ� '`.�;. , ©; 6v S 10 X, N/ I'/,. S T 8 V A REEK \w COQNTY,,��p V (< ;1 `�` �� i� ,;:• �: �( IfQ .,/ �j i Is T: xe SITE MAP (USGS Act amp "i 00 FREMONT OLDER bey-, OPEN SPACE PRESERVE T1 rX, ---- Existing Trail System Leasehold Area 0 z suv )r North 1000— Scale 1 11 1300 1 . M-85-90 (Meeting 85-14 k4loe June 5, 1985) 0 r MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM May 29 , 1985 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT : Second Report of Committee to Study District Policies Regarding Use of Eminent Domain, Procedures Pursuant to Brown Act Amendments , Acquisition of Lands outside District Boundaries , and Annexation At your June 5 meeting the Committee expects to present its report on policy alternatives regarding procedures pursuant to Brown Act amendments , acquisition of lands outside District boundaries , and annexation. On May 22 the Committee reported on policy alternatives regarding Use of Eminent Domain (see the Committee ' s report dated May 21 , 1985 and my memorandum M-85-87 dated May 17) . No Board discussion or action on the policy alternatives is planned for June 5. The Committee reports will be the subject of discussion at your June 12 Special Meeting at 7 : 30 P.M. at the Town of Portola Valley 's Multi-Use Room, 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley. M-85-95 (Meeting 85-14 June 5 , 1985) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM June 4 , 1985 TO: Board of Directors FROM: N. Hanko, R. Bishop, and➢ H. Turner SUBJECT: Second Report of Committee to Study District Policies Regarding Use of Eminent Domain, Procedures Pursuant to Brown Act Amend- ments , Acquisition of Lands Outside District Boundaries , and Annexation The Committee has completed its present charge and presents the attached policy alternatives for your consideration regarding the Brown Act, acqui- sition outside District boundaries , and annexation. (2) BROWN ACT COMPLIANCE PROPOSED POSSIBLE POLICIES 1. Retain list of 695 names (no changes except updating and corrections) 2 . Retain list but delete the following as requested by owner: a. occupied residential parcels , or b. improved parcels , or C. any parcel 3 . Retain list, but agree not to discuss parcels in closed session unless agreed to by owner a. occupied residential parcels , or b. improved parcels, or C. any parcel 4 . Withdraw the current list and adopt a new list which includes all property owners who give written consent to be on the list. Any property owner may be removed upon owner' s written request. Future additions to the list shall be treated as follows : a. informational memo in packet b. subject parcels and the names of their owners shall be printed on the published agenda C. emergency additions shall be orally announced at the beginning of the public meeting d. minutes of the public portion of the meeting shall reflect all such emergency additions 5 . Withdraw the entire current list and: a. list the parcels and owners names on the published agenda for that meeting' s closed session b. orally announce at the beginning of the public meeting any emergency additions . C. minutes shall reflect the names and parcels of all such additions. d. written notice shall be given to the property owner which shall be mailed at least 5 days prior to the meeting at which the property is discussed. In all emergency situations, staff shall attempt to contact the property owner by telephone. 6 . Withdraw the entire current list and discontinue discussion of nego- tiations in closed session. 7 . Policies adopted by the Board shall be publicized. Manner of publicizing shall be determined by Board after policies are adopted. 8 . Wri +-e an explanatory letter to all landowners or tenants whom the District has good reason to believe were offended by the initial list. Definition Request - District will make request forms available to any landowner. MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM May 29 , 1985 TO: Board of Directors FROM: Eminent Domain Policy Committee SUBJECT : Brown Act Compliance Proposed Possible Policies R-85-27 (Meeting 85-14 June 5, 1985) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REPORT May 30 , 1985 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager PREPARED BY: J. Fiddes, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Tentative Adoption of the Proposed Revised Action Plan for the Implementation of the Basic Policy of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District for 1985-1986 Fiscal Year Discussion: At your continued Regular Meeting of March 13 , 1985 that was held on March20 , you tentatively adopted the proposed Action Plan for the 1985-1986 fiscal year (see report R-85-16 of February 19 , 1985 and memoran- dum M-85-43 of March 1, 1985) . The revised proposed Plan is now being presented for your consideration and tentative adoption, with final adoption to be recommended as part of the 1985-1986 budget adoption process at your June 26 Regular Meeting. Modifications discussed at your March 20 meeting have been incorporated into the proposed Action Plan and can be identified by the italic typeface. New changes that have been incorporated into the plan, also shown in italic typeface, are as follows : 1 . OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION PROGRAM Required Staff Resources Section: The position of Real Property Representative has been marked with an asterisk to designate that staff is currently reviewing the position, including Possible alternatives to filling the position. W. Tannenbaum, the current Real Property Representative, has accepted a position at the East Bay Municipal Utility District. 2. OPEN SPACE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Planning_, Design and Development Subprogram Fifth Key Project and Activity: Has been revised to note specifically that the District 's Sphere of Influence will be included in the Master Plan update. This extension can be deleted if you decide,. through the policies you are now considering, not to purchase further land outside District boundaries. Sixth Key Project and Activity: Has been reworded as shown to clarify the intent of the project. Outside funding sources will provide aid for the preparation of site specific plans , not the general plan of action as indicated in the initial wording. Operations , Maintenance and Volunteer Subprogram Fifteenth Other Typical Project and Activity: Has been changed to four experimental sites to correspond with the fifth key project and activity that you previously adopted. R-85-27 Page two 3 . PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS AND GOVERNMENTAL LIAISON �ubl_iic_Participation and-Education Subprogram Sixth Key Project and Activity : A new item has been added concerning a "Good Neighbor" information and communication program based on your initial discussions at the April 10 Board meeting. (See Director Hanko' s memorandum dated April 5 , 1985 and Director Turner' s subsequent memorandum dated April 24 , 1985) . At that meeting, you took no formal action, but indicated that such action would occur at a later date. You may wish to discuss the merits of whether this item should be included as a ke project and activity in the Action Plan. Required Staff Resources : Assuming the approval of the Administrative Study, the Public Communication Secretary position has been changed to a full-time position. The percentages shown indicate the portion of the secretary ' s time, excluding the hours dedicated to receptionist duties , that are allocated to the various Public Communications and Governmental Liaison subprograms . 4 . GENERAL MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM SUPPORT Required Staff Resources : The Administrative Assistant ' s and Secre- tary to the General Manager ' s titles have been changed under the assumption that the Administrative Study recommendations will be adopted. The hours that the Public Communications Secretary will dedicate to receptionist and shared secretarial duties have been included. Recommendation: I recommend that you tentatively adopt the proposed revised Action Plan for the implementation of the Basic Policy of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District for the 1985-1986 fiscal year. The Action Plan will be returned to you for final approval at your June 26 Regular Meeting. ACTION PLAN FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BASIC POLICY OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR THE 1985-1986 FISCAL YEAR I. Open Space Acquisition Program II. Open Space Management Program III . Public Communications and Governmental Liaison Program IV. General Management and Program Support Page one OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION PROGRAM Subprograms A. Negotiations B. Special Projects C. Enterprise Activities To Implement the BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVE: The District will purchase or otherwise acquire interest in the maximum feasible amount of strategic open space within the District planning areas. 19 8_5-.l 9 8 6 Page two Nc_aotiations Subprogram P�ec�ti,ve The objective of the Negotiations Subprogram is to provide for the acquisition of all real property rights necessary to secure a recreational greenbelt in the foothills and baylands, utilizing the major portion of the District ' s income. Key Projects and Activities 1. Eliminate the Previous Land Commitments backlog by completing the acquisition of the Mt. Umunhum property. 2. Convert the budgeted funds in the New Land Commitments budget category into strategic open space lands at desirable prices (fair market value or less) including , where possible, private financing with favorable terms . 3. Work with Peninsula Open Space Trust to complete at least one acquisition project within the District ' s Sphere of Influence that significantly furthers the District ' s overall open space goals. Other Typical Projects and Activities 1. Initiate and maintain contacts with landowners , real estate appraisers and brokers , developers , architects, engineers , zoning and planning officials , and financial institutions. 2. Explore various alternative terms of purchase (options , install- ment purchases , defeasible fee , etc. ) to offer advantages and incentives to landowners , as well as to the District. 3. Explore additional methods to protect open space lands for less than the total cost of fee acquisition (open space easements , acquisition of development rights , development dedication, exchange or sale of development rights, cooperation with private individuals and groups , etc. ) . 4 . Institute eminent domain proceedings , in the extraordinary case, in the event negotiations fail to produce an agreement on terms of purchase where the parcel involved is key to the District' s program, and in accordance with Board policy. 5. Continually compile current information on real estate market activity, including ordering preliminary title reports on a timely basis for parcel availability potential. 6 . Catalog information of special interest, such as deed restrictions, encumbrances , financing and tax considerations . This activity includes the establishment and continuation of a working relation- ship with title companies and other information sources. Required Staff Resources 55% of time of Land Acquisition Manager 35% of time of Real Property Representative 40% of time of Real Estate Research Analyst 45% of time of Secretary - Open Space Acquisition *Position under review 1985-1986 Page three Special Projects Sub proqram Objective The objective of the Special Projects Subprogram is to establish and maintain a broad base for the acquisition program by coordinating District efforts with private and other public agencies , to develop additional acquisition revenue sources , and to provide the critical information necessary to a successful acquisition program. Key Projects and Activities 1. Complete the San Mateo County Baylands Reserve federal Land and Water Conservation Fund grant and keep abreast of other grants available to the District. Submit at least one Land and Water Conservation Fund grant request and at least one 1984 State Parks Bond Act grant request. 2 . Seek and encourage agencies and groups to undertake sole or joint acquisition projects which will preserve additional open space such as the San Mateo County section of the Bayfront Trail. 3. Analyze, in conjunction with Open Space Management Program, par- ticular geographic areas of the District, such as the San Mateo County baylands north of Dumbarton bridge, to develop acquisition recommendations and project costs. Other Typical Projects and Activities 1 . Maintain a multi-year spending plan for land acquisition which optimizes use of cash and borrowed funds to accomplish acquisition goals within budget constraints. 2. Encourage other agencies to apply for grants that will enhance overall open space goals. 3. maintain a relocation assistance program utilizing staff and consultants as necessary. 4. Keep abreast of real estate market activity and maintain index where necessary for use in cost estimate and appraisal analysis. 5. Review agendas and minutes of other appropriate agencies . Review information on local , State and Federal regulations (e.g. , zoning, subdivision and urban services, and on restrictions or plans contained in general plan elements and other planning studies) . 6. Investigate, as time constraints allow, the orderly disposition of title and legal encumbrances on District owned land (mineral and water rights, prescriptive easements , encroachments , etc . ) . Required Staff Resources 30% of time of Land Acquisition Manager 15% of time of Real Property Representatives 30% of time of Real Estate Research Analyst 25% of time of Secretary - Open Space Acquisition 'Position under review 1985-1986 Page four Enterprise Activities Subprogram Objective The objective of the Enterprise Subprogram is to manage all the District' s revenue producing activities in such a way as to maximize income from Enterprise accounts consistent with Open Space Management policies and to explore new compatible activities . KeProjects and Activities 1. Administer all leases and rental accounts , updating rental rates and other lease conditions as opportunities arise, to maximize income consistent with Open Space Management policies. 2. Carry out maintenance and improvements to rental houses to keep buildings and grounds in a safe, sanitary, and attractive condition and to increase net rental income. 3. Prepare cost/benefit studies on a case by case basis as major repair (or improvement) and rental decisions arise. 4. Provide for interim caretaker/leasehold income for former Almaden Air Force Station at Mt. Umunhum when acquired. Other Typical Projects and Activities 1. Maintain all facilities utilized in the District ' s enterprise program. 2. Enhance marketability of enterprise structures with long-term lease potential according to Board policy. 3. Administer Ranger-residency leases. 4. Investigate alternative lease arrangements for enterprise accounts, such as longer terms that would enhance net income to the District according to Board policy. 5. Investigate new enterprise proposals as initiated by other groups or individuals that would be compatible with District goals and objectives. 6. Modify existing agricultural leases in conjunction with Open Space Management studies (such as Russian Ridge Grazing Study) . Required Staff Resources 15% of time of Land Acquisition Manager 50% of time of Real Property Representative * 30% of time of Real Estate Research Analyst 30% of time of Secretary - Open Space Acquisition *Position under reviez,% Page five OPEN SPACE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Subprograms A. Planning, Design, and Development B. Operations, Maintenance, and Volunteer To Implement the BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVE: The District will follow a land management policy that provides proper care of open space land, allowing public access appropriate to the nature of the land and consistent with ecological values. 1985-1986 Page six Planning, Design and Development Subprogram Objective The objective of the Planning , Design and Development Subprogram is to provide short term and long range acquisition planning and the formula- tion and review of use and management plans, as well as overseeing the' physical implementation of capital improvements such as site develop- ment and resource management, master and other special plans. Key Projects and Activities 1 . Develop, review, and coordinate the implementation of Board approved use and management plans in accordance with Relative Site Emphasis Policies, including commencement of planning studies for the site renovation of the Mt. Umunhum Area of the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, and design of public use facilities for the Hassler site. 2. Continue the liaison efforts of multi-jurisdictional projects, specifically the planning and implementation of the Bayfront Trail and the Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. 3 . Commence or continue implementation of the Master Plan for the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve in cooperation with Peninsula Open Space Trust. 4 . Implement the plan for staffing changes for Open Space Management as approved by the Board of Directors. 5. Update District Master Plan and include full Sphere of Influence. 6. -e E--o�t S-iEk---E ii-ndi-n EJ --Tra tiv�(-_-E+o-r�a -e-te Complete polic-%es for Board review and adoption and a gene2­al plan -)f action for Na-,uraZ Resource Categorization and Management Mannin of District preserves. This will provide, with the aid of identified outside funding sources, for the preparation of site specific plans and decisions, including prescribed burning, grozing and other agricultural uses, contpoZ of exotic invasive plant species, and controlled dog and other recreationaZ uses. Other Typical Projects and Activities 1 . Prepare appropriate portions of acquisition reports and grant applications. 2. Prepare environmental assessments , environmental impact reports, and negative declarations in accordance with CEQA requirements. 3 . Continue to plan and implement with California Department of Forestry prescribed burns on select preserves for wildfire protection. 4 . Under Board direction, implement grazing plans for select areas of District preserves, possibly including Russian Ridge, Skyline Ridge, Windy Hill , and Long Ridge Open Space Preserves. 5. Review other agency subdivision plans, zoning changes, general plan amendments, and environmental documents that may impact District lands 1985-1986 Page seven 6 . Continue to encourage cooperative development and management plans (for example, for trails) with other local jurisdictions and special interest groups such as equestrians, 7 . Gather input from user and special interest groups relating to site use and management with the aid of the Public Communications Program. 8 * Work with Open Space Acquisition group on review, monitoring, and other input regarding leases for Enterprise Subprogram and on land acquisition referrals. 1 , Develop and implement other specific Board-approved resource manage- ment plans such as site restoration and erosion controls. 10. Prepare specific construction plans and specifications for develop- ment projects and coordinate contracted services . 11 . Continue to implement volunteer student and intern programs and work with private organizations, whenever feasible, to accomplish special planning projects as well as to assist in formulating use and manage- ment plans. 12. Maintain a standardized series of maps and special presentation materials for all District lands. 13 . Complete the development of trail use guidelines for the public and policies for Board approval . Required Staff Resources* 600 of time of Land manager 85% of time of Open Space Planner 85% of time of Environmental Analyst 900 of time of Associate Open Space Planner 250 of time of Operations Supervisor 60% of time of Secretary - Open Space Management 50 of time of Lead Rangers (3) Note: May change upon completion and adoption of open Space Management Staffing Study currently underway. 1985-1986 Page eight Operations, Maintenance and Volunteer Subprogram Objective The objective of the Operations, Maintenance and Volunteer Subprogram is to provide responsible stewardship of District lands by furnishing ' those public safety, maintenance, and resource protection services necessary for the effective management of these lands. An emphasis of this subprogram is to increase public education regarding natural features and awareness regarding proper use of these lands, as well as to maximize the volunteer support to aid in the physical implementation of capital improvements. Key Projects and Activities 1. Provide for security of buildings on Mt. Umunhum and complete structure demolition or renovation, under Board direction, of the buildings on Hassler, Mt. Umunhum, and Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserves. 2. Implement at least one new site development project with Peninsula Open Space Trust utilizing volunteer support. Increase volunteer support by 30% by utilizing the Trails Information and Volunteer Center, the California Conservation Corps, and Peninsula Open Space Trust for site development and maintenance. 3. Conduct a docent interpretive program, using Los Trancos Open Space Preserve, Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve, and Monte Bello Open Space Preserve, with outreach programs on other Preserves as guided by Relative Site Emphasis Policies. Continue to conduct spring wildflower walks at Edgewood. 4 _ ::valuate success of written field policies , new field staff deploy- munt program, and field staff position changes and present any further proposed than to the Board in spring, 1986. 5. ConcZude the Dog Program on four u,,3,-*ng improved methods of data for evul'uation and decide on which s7,t es, if t��­ prugram on a more permanent basis. Oth, r Typical Projects and Activities 1. Provide an active patrol program focused on educating the public in the proper use of wildland areas and on enforcing District ordinances. 2. Continue to provide an active fire management program for all Dis- trict sites, including both fire prevention and suppression and assistance in implementing a prescribed burning program. 3. Implement approved and funded portions of site use and management plan recommendations as scheduled, concentrating on site protection and maintenance projects as the highest priority. ! a8_5-1986 Page nine Provide after hours call-out services for District sites, primarily through the operation of a ranger residence program. 5. Maintain all District lands and facilities to a standard of appearance and utility in accordance with approved use and management plans and field maintenance calendar. 6. Continue a volunteer trail monitor program, as approved, in conjunc- tion with the Midpeninsula Trails Council and the Trail Information and Volunteer Center. 7. Maintain District vehicles, equipment, and field operations offices. 8 . Conduct a docent training program. 'j . Work with other agencies and organizations to encourage fiscal support and growth of the Trail Information and Volunteer Center pro- grams on District lands. 10. Complete implementation of approved resource management plans, in- cluding Long Ridge and Skyline Ridge grazing plans and Monte Bello and Sierra Azul restoration and erosion control plans. 11 . Continue to monitor increased site use and patterns to provide docu- mented statistics for future Open Space Management decisions. 12 . Work with neighboring agencies to develop additional shared main- tenance and/or patrol agreements, including for the District' s baylands properties. 13 . Implement a monitoring plan for the Black Mountain campground to measure impacts on staff, caretaker , and natural resources. 14 . Monitor trail use conflicts at Rancho San Antonio, Sierra Azul and Windy Hill Preserves and implement or revise trail use guidelines for these areas accordingly . 15. Monitor dog use compliance with MROSD regulations at the tf=e four experimental sites . Required Staff Resources* 40% of time of Land Manager 15% of time of Open Space Planner 1596 of time of Environmental Analyst 10% of time of Associate Open Space Planner 75% of time of Operations Supervisor 950 of time of Lead Rangers (3) 100% of time of Rangers (8) 40< of time of Secretary - Open Space Management 100% of time of Coordinator of Volunteer Program (1/2 time) 100 of time of Ranger Aides (three part-time for eights months of the year) Note: May change upon completion and adoption of Open Space Management Staffing Study currently underway. Page ten PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS AND GOVERNMENTAL LIAISON PROGRAM Subprograms A. Public Participation and Education B. Public and Private Liaison C. Media To Implement the BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVE: The District will educate and make clearly visible to the public the purposes and actions of the District, and will actively encourage public communications and involvement in District activities. 1985-1986 Page eleven Public Participation and Education Subprogram Objective The objective of the Public Participation and Education Subprogram is to generate greater public awareness, involvement, and support of the District through a continuing campaign to inform and educate the con- stituency about the District' s sites, programs, and goals. Key Projects and Activities 1. Schedule one or two special events to encourage site use and to publicize District. Possibilities include photo contest, orien- teering, birding, geology day, etc. Consider also a big picnic with all the groups involved with the District. 2 . Based on demographic data from GRC Survey and other information, target low awareness areas for special publicity about MROSD. 3. Continue to print and distribute the Openspace newsletter and/or other District publications in line with the consensus of the Board which followed the publications workshop. 4. Expand program of public presentations and displays with new materials and participants, with emphasis on noontime presentations to business and industry (if these prove successful in 1984-1985) . 5. If feasible , try a pilot program of placing permanent MROSD "hand- out stations" in selected libraries or other public buildings in each county. 6. Develop a "Oood ?neighbor" irfor-nation and co7?munic-at--_*on program in ac �ordance with Board diractives. Other. Typical Projects and Activities 1. Publicize availability of District sites at a level consistent with the Board' s policy for the relative emphasis of District sites. 2 . Publicize the Docent Program on selected District sites in accordance with the Board' s policy for the relative emphasis of District sites. 3. Publicize important public hearings to encourage public V comments. 4. Explore the possibility of a bus tour for members of the public in order to encourage volunteerism and awareness of District lands. 5. Complete investigation of feasibility of initiating a fund development program with POST for the purpose of raising funds for newsletters, brochures , site development projects, etc. , possibly through a "gifts catalog. " 6. Gather input from user and special interest groups relating to site use and management with the aid of the Open Space Management Program. Required Staff Resources 400 of time of Public Communications Coordinator 40% of time �+2-4-"ar-&--per-we k) of Public Communications Secretary (4/4-+ me4 1985-1986 Page twelve Public and Private Liaison Subprogram Objective The objective of the Public and Private Liaison Subprogram is to inform other public agencies and private organizations about the Distri&t. and to secure legislation to protect the District' s funding and otherwise aid in the accomplishment of the District' s goals. Key Projects and Activities 1. Accomplish priority items for fiscal year in ',District ' s Legislative Program utilizing services of Legislative Co/sultant. 2. if interest "qontinues, conduct another bus./ tour of District lands for public officials and key staff. 3. Hold a joint meting with San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Commission. \ "/ 4. Schedule Board me'iilbers to make presei'xiations sometime during the year county each city and conty council , board and commission in their wards that wishes a presen ation. 5. Send annual progress r''Pport to goV,ernment officials throughout District. Other Typical Projects and—ActXviti'es K 1. Maintain regular contact wit /' officials of other agencies and private organizations for the\,\exchange of information, cooperation on special projects, and pa',rti\'cipation in special events such as conferences and seminar/' int�rder to inform the District staff and Board on current issues. 2. Continue to work with legislators legislative committees, State and federal administrat6rs , other a encies, private organizations, and interested citizen,,6 for informat on and action regarding State legislation and speci ic local issues.,. 3. Continue contact and/ cooperation with s;\t,,aff and officials of other regional park and open space distr is for the purpose of exchanging informa ion and technical expe ise. 4. maintain up-to-da e address files of government officials, private organizations, in/terested. groups , and citizens to be used for distribution of /,hewsletter and other pertinen I\materials and infor- mation. Put malling lists on District' s computer, if purchased. 5. Send information about the District to newly ele ted or appointed officials in a timely fashion. Required Staff e sources 20% of time of' Public Communications Coordinator 40% of time of Public Communications Secretary J 314-t ilft--Y 1985-1986 Page twelve Public and Private Liaison Subprogram Objective The objective of the Public and Private Liaison Subprogram is to inform other public agencies and private organizations about the District and to secure legislation to protect the District' s funding and otherwise aid in the accomplishment of the District' s goals. Key Projects and Activities 1. Accomplish priority items for fiscal year in District ' s Legislative Program utilizing services of Legislative Consultant. 2. If interest continues, conduct another bus tour of District lands for public officials and key staff. 3. Hold a joint meeting with San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Commission. 4. Schedule Board members to make presentations sometime during the year to each city and county council , board and commission in their wards that wishes a presentation. 5. Send annual progress report to government officials throughout District. Other Typical Projects and Activities 1. maintain regular contact with officials of other agencies and private organizations for the exchange of information, cooperation on special projects, and participation in special events such as conferences and seminars in order to inform the District staff and Board on current issues. 2. Continue to work with legislators , legislative committees, State and federal administrators , other agencies, private organizations, and interested citizens for information and action regarding State legislation and specific local issues. 3. Continue contact and cooperation with staff and officials of other regional park and open space districts for the purpose of exchanging information and technical expertise. 4. Maintain up-to-date address files of government officials, private organizations, interested groups , and citizens to be used for distribution of newsletter and other pertinent materials and infor- mation. Put mailing lists on District' s computer, if purchased. 5. Send information about the District to newly elected or appointed officials in a timely fashion. Required Staff Resources 20% of time of Public Communications Coordinator 40% of time of Public Communications Secretary 1985-1986 Page thirteen Media Subprogram Objective The objective of the Media Subprogram is to inform the public as fully as possible about the District' s purposes and activities through news stories, features, and public service announcements in the press, and on radio and television. Key Projects and Activities 1. Create and maintain an up-to-date set of fact sheets on various aspects of the District' s activities for distribution to media people and others. 2 . Complete production and distribution of series of public service announcements for airing on public access cable and commercial television. Other Typical Projects and Activities 1. Issue special news releases to announce unique projects or activities as appropriate. 2. Continue regular communications with the media in accordance with the District' s policy statement regarding open information and cooperation. 3. Continue to publicize the District in magazines , park and recre- ational publications, and environmental newsletters in accordance with Board policy. 4. Continue the regular reading, clipping, and circulating of news- paper and magazine articles, utilizing volunteer help whenever possible. Required Staff Resources 40% of time of Public Communications Coordinator 200 of time of Public Communications Secretary (-3-/-4--t44n9J Page fourteen GENERAL MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM SUPPORT To Implement the BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVE: The staff of the District will administer the affairs of the District on behalf of the public so as to maximize accomplishment of the goals of the District within existing financial and other constraints, 1985-1986 . Page fifteen General Mana eijent and Program Su ort Objective The objective of the General Management and Program Support is to pro" vide overall coordination, direction, and administrative base for all District activities so as to maximize the accomplishment of the Board's policies and directives . Key Projects and Activities 1. Complete, at Board and staff level , all necessary planning and moving activities to ensure the District ' s relocation to different facilities by November 1 , 1985 , unless current deadline is extended. 2. If marketing conditions are favorable, market a new note issue for the acquisition of land. 3. Provide necessary interpretation, coordination, direction, and ad- ministrative base, including on-going review and updating of personnel-related matters for District ' s staff and programs, in order to carry out Board policies, Action Plan, and specific actions according to written and unwritten Board priorities. 4 . Continue to promote an atmosphere conducive to generating a crea- tive team effort, including at least one staff workshop retreat. 5. Complete implementation of microcomputer system. Other Typical Projects and Activities 1 . Perform administrative and legal obligations as required by State law and manage District' s main office. 2. Update Action Plan, prepare and monitor annual budget, and coordi- nate program evaluations for Action Plan progress. 3. Provide financial management and accounting, including investment of temporarily idle funds. 4 . Administer all of District ' s personnel functions with assistance of consultant (s) , as necessary, and continue evaluation of overall organization structure and staffing requirements. 5. Implement restructuring of budget accounting system to make it more program and project oriented . Required Staff Resources Personnel below work on all programs: General Manager Legal Counsel (part-time under retainer) Controller (1/4 time) Administrative Services Manager Office Manager/Secretary to the General Manager Accounting Specialist (3/4 time) - To be reviewed to determine if should be more than 3/4 time position up to full-time position. Receptionist (approximately 16 hours pee, week) 14-85-92 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415) 965-4717 I May 22 , 1985 To: Board of Directors From : Nonette Hanko S ubject : Proposed amendment to General Manager Evaluation Procedure and new procedure regarding other Board Appointed Officers Dear Colleagues : In June, 1982 , the Board adopted a procedure for the evaluation of the General Manager ( see attached ) , Since recent changes in the law now require that all discussions concerning the amount of any salary increase and information regarding com- ap rables be held in public session, I wish to recommend the fol- lowing : 1. Staff be instructed to return with proposed language consistant with these changes for our consideration in the following manner a, amend present General Manager Evaluation Procedure. b, apply the new requirements to a new procedure for the controller and legal counsel. 2 . Each Board appointed officer's salary and benefits be listed separately in the budget. Herbert A.Grench,Genera/Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,Nonette G.Hanko,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin I A,.._ � � ____ __ _. �., __ IV N o MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT EVALUATION PROCEDURE FOR GENERAL MANAGER Adopted by consensus' at June 23, 1982 Board Meeting Recommended Procedure : It is the intention of the Board to conduct an annual performance review of the General Manager in June at a Special Meeting held principally for this purpose. A majority of the Board may call a midyear review, if desired. Board members shall review the General Manager' s job description, District goals and policies, Action Plan, and a set of adopted evaluation criteria ; in preparation for the review. Whereas the adoption and review of evaluation criteria shall occur in public session, the evaluation of the General Manager and salary review shall occur in closed session. The General Manager' s salary re- view shall. occurduring the performance review in June. A consultant shall be hired by the Board, as needed, for preparing comparable salary statistics of .other agencies and salary relation- ship to other employees : of the District. V h 10-e MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FR OM:• H. G rench General Manager SUBJECT : F.Y.I. DATE: May 30, 198 5 I MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1 LOS ALTOS, CA 94022 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE DA,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415)965-4717 May 29 , 1985 Richard S. Bullis c/o Quinta Ranch Star Route 2 , Box 310 La Honda, California 94020 Dear Dick: This letter is written in formal response to your letter of April 28 , 1985 requesting "public" negotiations for possible District interest in purchasing your Quinta Ranch property. Since you were in attendance at the meeting of May 22 , 1985 , you are aware that the Board of Directors approved recommenda- tion option number one as follows: "After reviewing the background material and recalling previous Closed Session discussions on possible acqui- sition of this property, find that District staff has fairly represented the Board' s position and return the entire matter to staff for further negotiations if requested by Mr. Bullis. " This action required that continuation of negotiations would be initiated by you and handled by District staff, or a consultant as suggested at the meeting. As I understand from Craig, you have already contacted him directly and have scheduled a meet- ing for this Thursday, May 30 , 1985. It is my sincere hope that any future negotiations will prove to be productive for all concerned. Sincerely, -A" Herbert Grench General Manager HG: cac cc: MROSD Board of Directors II Herbert A.Grench,General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Nonette G.Hanko,Teena Henshaw,Richard S.Bishoti,!Edward G.Shellev.Harry A.Turner,.0aniel G.Wendin i SAN MATEO .. " LOCAL, AGE C'Y 1E7011N1_-TTO\ C ONINI IS�10 C;CUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER • REDWOOD C:TY' CALIF- 94063 • TEt_. 363-4224 May 16, 1985 Zoe Lofgren, Chairperson Santa Clara Local Agency Formation Commission County Government Center, East Wing 70 West Hedding Street San Jose, CA 95110 SUBJECT: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Annexations in San Mateo County Dear Ms. Lofgren: Thank you for your Nlay 10 letter concerning procedures for review of this district's annexations of lands in San Mateo County. Supervisor Bill Schumacher and I also appreciated the meeting with you and Supervisor Wilson to discuss this matter on ,May 3. Our Commission reviewed your letter at our regular meeting on May 15. We noted that the current annexation request has been continued indefinitely, and we would appreciate being notified when it is taken up again. The Commission also discussed your proposal for review of future annexations and felt that it would be quite workable. The two-step procedure you envision would give us the option of holding a public hearing in San Mateo County when that is desirable or not if the proposal is routine. The proposed time frame for review also seerns reasonable for all concerned. We appreciate your Commission's consideration of our concerns and look forward to increased cooperation between the two LAFCos on matters affecting both counties. Sincerely, MARY W.=HENDE N Chairman WDD/MWH/dt cc: Members, San Mateo Local Agency Formation Commission Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District ;.C'.11:11:3SIONERS Public Member Mary W Henderson, Chairman - Supervisor William Schumacher - Supervisor John M Ward Councilmember Malcolm H. Dudley - Councilmember William H Hardwick ALTERNATES: Supervisor K. Jacqueline Speier- Councilmember Patricia F. Bennie- Public Member Joseph Zucca OFFICERS William D Davis. Executive Officer - L M. Summey, Counsel to the Commission MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM May 28 , 1985 TO: Board of Directors c/o C. Britton, Land Acquis � on Manager FROM: B. Tannenbaum, Real Property Representative,;( SUBJECT: Exit Words Just a short note of thanks to all of you for your support during the past three years. The District is a unique organization doing worthwhile things in a challenging environ- ment. I am proud to have been a contributing member. The lessons I 've learned here have helped me both professionally and personally and I know they ' ll serve me in good stead in my future career positions. I feel particularly proud in the knowledge that I will be leaving with an unbeaten record for "shortest Board report by a staff member. " Best wishes to you all. MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: F.Y.I. DATE: June 5, 1985 I� -Al Meeting 85-13 lX�1111/ MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415)965-4717 REGULAR MEETING Wednesday BOARD OF DIRECTORS 375 Distel Circle, D-1 May 22 , 1985 Los Altos, California A G E N D A (7 : 3 0) ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES (April 24, 1985; May 4 , 1985; May 8 , 1985) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ADOPTION OF AGENDA ORAL COMMUNICATIONS SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (7 : 45) 1 . Introduction of Docent Trainees -- D. Hansen OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED (7 : 50) 2. Report of Committee to Study District Policies Regarding Use of Eminent Domain, Procedures Pursuant to Brown Act Amendments, Acquisition of Lands Outside District Boundaries, and Annexation N. Hanko, R. Bishop, H . Turner NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED (8 : 0ui 3 . Resolution of Congratulations to William Penn Mott, Jr. -- T. Henshav Resolution Congratulating William Penn Mott, Jr. on His Appointment as Director of the National Park Service (8 : 05) 4 . Illegal Grading on the Fremont Older Open Space Preserve and Proposed Amendment to the Fremont Older Open Space Preserve Use and Management Plan -- D. Hansen (8 : 20) 5 . Consideration of Public Negotiations for Possible District Interest in Quinta Ranch (Lands of Bullis) -- C. Britton (8 : 30) 6 . Initial Implementation of Administrative Study -- H. Grench (8 : 50) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS CLAIMS CLOSED SESSION (Land Negotiation, Litigation and Personnel Matters) ADJOURNMENT TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: When an item you 're concerned with appears on the agenda please address the Board at that time. Otherwise, you may address the Board under Ora' Co7rumunications. When recognized, please begin by stating your name and address. Concisenss is appreciated. We request that you COMplete the forms provided so your name can be accurateZy incZuded in the minutes. y -T�- ANNOVT7CO3,1FNT OF FUTURE COMMTTTEE MEETINGS -- OPEN TO T.E PUBLIC The Budget Coririttee wiZZ meet at 4:30 P.M. at the. District office on the folZowing dates: mad 28, June 4, and June 11. The purpose of the meetings is to discuss preparation of the budget for the 1985-1986 fiscaZ year. The meetings are subject to cancellation-or rescheduZing. Contact the District office to confirm date and time. to b MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415)965-4717 .Tune 5, 1985 Honorable Alfred Alquist Senate Appropriations Committee California Legislature State Capitol Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Senator Alquist and Members of the Committee: This letter is written in support of SB 805 and SB 806 authored by Senator Presley which are scheduled for hearing on June 13. These bills would allow the voters to authorize modest bond measures for protection of vital habitat for rare species and for local assistance grants for local parklands . The residents of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, which includes portions of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, have benefitted greatly from State bond acts which helped to supple- ment property tax revenues. If we and other park agencies are to provide for future population growth and the increasing demand for nearby recreational facilities, we need to supplement local revenues with those raised on a Statewide basis . The sharp cutbacks in the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund program makes this job more difficult. We respectfully request your support of SB 805 and SB 806 . Sincerely yours , Herbert Grench General Manager HG:ej cc: C�pmmittee Members s/I�iROSD Board of Directors R. Heim, California Advocates , Inc. I Herbert A.Grench General Manager Board o!Directors:Katherine � t e tufty,Nonttl•G.Hanks,Tuna Renshaw,Richard S.bishop,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin CT'Aims No 8.5-11 Meeting 85-14 M1D1.11;NTNSUI,A Rl:'GIONAI, S1)ACF DIS'!'RJCT Date: June 5, 1985 C I, � I IVI S REVISED Amount Name Description 8337 413.36 A T I T Information Systems Telephone Equipment Rental 18338 48.00 Mona Bechard Reimbursement--Tuition 18339 900.00 California Advocates, Inc. Legislative Consultant Fee for May 18340 194.05 California Business Systems Typewriter Repair 8341 90.68 Patrick Congdon Reimbursement--Books 8342 63.56 Contemporary Engraving Co. , Inc. Name Badges 8343 1.1269.76 Creegan & D'Angelo Los Gatos Creek Park Fence Plans 8344 103.00 Cardillo Travel Systems, Inc. Air Fare for Out of Town Meeting 8345 4,000.00 Dana. Real Property Analysis,Inc. Appraisal Services i, 8346 117.67 Dennis Danielson Reimbursement--Uniform Expense 8347 168.82 Pete Ellis Dodge District Vehicle Repairs 18348 128.28 John Escobar Reimbursement--Uniform Expense and Office Equipment 8349 28.37 Jean Fiddes Reimbursement--Equipment Repair � 8350 337.00 First American Title Guaranty Co. Preliminary Title Reports � 8351. 102,208.86 First Interstate Bank 1985 Note Issue Interest Payment 8352 353.10 Foster Brothers Security Systems New Master Locks for New Gates : 8 53 5.25 Foundation for Goverment Education Resource Material 474.29 Herbert Grench Reimbursement--Air Fare and Expenses for Out of Town Meeting '18355 116.25 Mary Gundert Reimbursement--Art Supplies and Private Vehicle Expense 8356 20.96 Harbinger Communications Computer Services 8357 80.30 Hengehold Motor Company Van Rental--Supervisors' Tour 72.00 Las Lomitas School District Room Rental ,8359 1,550.00 Charlotte F. MacDonald Consulting Services--Newsletter 18360 9.67 Mobil Oil Company Fuel for District Vehicles 18361 30.90 Joyce Nicholas Reimbursement--Room Rental and Supplie:. 18362 108.20 Stanley Norton April Expenses �8363 9.41 Pacific Gas & Electric Company Utilities 18364 3.98 City of Palo Alto Utilities Utilities '8365 18.75 Peninsula Times Tribune Subscription �8366 6,364.35 Pinkerton's, Inc. Hassler Patrol Services for April i8367 4,857,20 Plant Insulation Company Hassler Asbestos Removal CLAIMS No. 85-11 Meeting 85-14 Date: June S, 1985 REVISED Amount Name Description 8368 741.03 Roberts & Brune Company Pipe for Rancho Project �8369 8.25 San Francisco Examiner Subscription 8370 116.50 San Francisco Water Department Water Service for Hassler 8371 103.84 Scribner Graphic Press, Inc. Typesetting and Printing �8372 1,875.00 E. R. Sheehan Trail Construction 8373 192.92 Shell Oil Company Fuel for District Vehicles 8374 120.00 Skyline Ranch Water Service 18375 150.00 The Trust for Hidden Villa Windmill Pasture Site Protection Expenses �8376 68.85 David Topley Reimbursement—Uniform Expenses 18377 726.42 Xerox Corporation Office Supplies I,8378 117.08 Petty Cash Meal Conferences, Office Supplies, Private Vehicle Expense and Field Supplies CLAIMS No.. 85-11 Meeting 85-14 MIDPF;NINLSULA IZIX;IONAL OPEN SPACE' DISTIZIC-'T Date: June 5, 1985 C li A 1 M S Amount Name Description 8337 413.36 A T & T Information Systems Telephone Equipment Rental 8338 48.00 Mona Bechard Reimbursement--Tuition 8339 900.00 California Advocates, Inc. Legislative Consultant Fee for May 8340 194.05 California Business Systems Typewriter Repair 8341 90.68 Patrick Congdon Reimbursement--Books 8342 63.56 Contemporary Engraving Co. , Inc. Name Badges 8343 1,269.76 Creegan & D'Angelo Los Gatos Creek Park Fence Plans 8344 103.00 Cardillo Travel Systems, Inc. Air Fare for Out of"Town Meeting 8345 4,000.00 Dana Real Property Analysis,Inc. Appraisal Services 8346 117.67 Dennis Danielson Reimbursement---Uniform Expense 8347 168.82 Pete Ellis Dodge District Vehicle Repairs 8348 128.28 John Escobar Reimbursement--Uniform Expense and Office Equipment 8349 28.37 Jean Fiddes Reimbursement--Equipment Repair 8350 337.00 First American Title Guaranty Co. Preliminary Title Reports 18351 102,208.86 First Interstate Bank 1985 Note Issue Interest Payment 8352 353. 10 Foster Brothers Security Systems New Master Locks for New Gates 8353. 5.25 Foundation for Goverment Education Resource Material �8354 474.29 Herbert Grench Reimbursement--Air Fare and Expenses for Out of Town Meeting 8355 116.25 Mary Gundert Reimbursement--Art Supplies and Private Vehicle Expense 8356 20.96 Harbinger Communications Computer Services '8357 80.30 Hengehold Motor Company Van Rental--Supervisors' Tour �8358 72.00 Las Lomitas School District Room Rental 8359 1,550.00 Charlotte F. MacDonald Consulting Services--Newsletter 18360 9.67 Mobil Oil Company Fuel for District Vehicles I8361 30.90 Joyce Nicholas Reimbursement--Room Rental and Supplies I8362 108.20 Stanley Norton April Expenses 8363 9.41 Pacific Gas & Electric Company Utilities 8364 3.98 City of Palo Alto Utilities Utilities 8365 18.75 Peninsula Times Tribune Subscription �8366 6,364.35 Pinkerton's, Inc. Hassler Patrol Services for April 8367 4,857.20 Plant Insulation Company Hassler Asbestos Removal CLAIMS No. 85-11 Meeting 85-14 Date: June 5, 1985 Amount Name Description 8368 741 .03 Roberts Brune Company Pipe for Rancho Project 8369 8.2S San Francisco Examiner Subscription 8370 116.50 San Francisco Water Department Water Service for Hassler 8371 103.84 Scribner Graphic Press, Inc. Typesetting and Printing 8372 1,875.00 E. R. Sheehan Trail Construction 8373 192.92 Shell Oil Company Fuel for District Vehicles 8374 120.00 Skyline Ranch Water Service 8375 150.00 The Trust for Hidden Villa Windmill Pasture Site Protection Expenses 8376 68.85 David Topley Reimbursement—Uniform Expenses 8377 726.42 Xerox Corporation Office Supplies CIATMS No. 8 S-I I Meeting 85-14 MIDP11'NTfNSULA Rl:'GIONTid, Opt,,NL Spi,Cj; RICT Date: June 5, 1985 C 11 A I M S REVISED Amount Name Description I8337 413.36 A T & T Information Systems Telephone Equipment Rental �8338 48.00 Mona Bechard Reimbursement--Tuition I8339 900.00 California Advocates, Inc. Legislative Consultant Fee for May Y I8340 194.05 California Business Systems Typewriter Repair 8341 90.68 Patrick Congdon Reimbursement--Books 8342 63.56 Contemporary Engraving Co. , Inc. Name Badges 8343 1,269.76 Creegan & D'Angelo Los Gatos Creek Park Fence Plans 8344 103.00 Cardillo Travel Systems, Inc. Air Fare for Out of TownMeeting 8345 4,000.00 Dana Real Property Analysis, Inc. Appraisal Services 8346 117.67 Dennis Danielson Reimbursement--Uniform Expense 8347 168.82 Pete Ellis Dodge District Vehicle Repairs 8348 128.28 John Escobar Reimbursement--Uniform Expense and Office Equipment 8349 28.37 Jean Fiddes Reimbursement--Equipment Repair ,8350 337.00 First American Title Guaranty Co. Preliminary Title Reports 835I 102,208.86 First Interstate Bank 1985 Note Issue Interest Payment 8352 353. 10 Foster Brothers Security Systems New Master Locks for New Gates ,8353 5.25 Foundation for Goverment Education Resource Material '8354 474.29 Herbert Grench Reimbursement--Air Fare and Expenses for Out of Town Meeting 8355 116.25 Mary Gundert Reimbursement--Art Supplies and Private Vehicle Expense 8356 20.96 Harbinger Communications Computer Services 8357 80.30 flengehold Motor Company Van Rental--Supervisors' Tour 8358 72.00 Las Lomitas School District Room Rental 8359 1,550.00 Charlotte F. MacDonald Consulting Services--Newsletter �8360 9.67 Mobil Oil Company Fuel for District Vehicles '361 30.90 Joyce Nicholas Reimbursement--Room Rental and Supplies 362 108.20 Stanley Norton April Expenses 18363 9.41 Pacific Gas & Electric Company Utilities 8364 3.98 City of Palo Alto Utilities Utilities 8365 18.75 Peninsula Times Tribune Subscription 8366 6,364.35 Pinkerton's, Inc. Hassler Patrol Services for April 8367 4,857.20 Plant Insulation Company Hassler Asbestos Removal CLAIMS No. Meeting 85.-14 Date: June 5, 1985 REVISED Amount Narne Description 8368 741 .03 Roberts & Brune Company Pipe for Rancho Project 8369 8.25 San Francisco Examiner Subscription 8370 116.50 San Francisco Water Department Water Service for Hassler 8371 103.84 Scribner Graphic Press,, Inc. Typesetting and Printing 8372 1,875.00 E. R. Sheehan Trail Construction 8373 192.92 Shell Oil Company Fuel for District Vehicles 18374 120.00 Skyline Ranch Water Service 8375 150.00 The Trust for Hidden Villa Windmill Pasture Site Protection Expenses 8376 68.85 David Topley Reimbursement--Uniform Expenses 18377 726.42 Xerox Corporation Office Supplies 8378 117.08 Petty Cash Meal Conferences, Office Supplies, Private Vehicle Expense and Field Supplies