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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 90-28
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A G E N D A
7 : 30 P .M. 201 San Antonio Circle
Wednesday Suite C-135
November 14 , 1990 Mountain View, CA
(7 : 30) * ROLL CALL
APPROVAL, OF MINUTES (September 12 , October 23 , October 24
and October, 29 , 1990)
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS --- Public**
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
BOARD BUSINESS
(7 : 45) 1 . Final Adoption of Trail Use Policies -- D. Hansen
(8 : 05) 2 . Cooperative Agreement with East Palo Alto for Ownership and
Management of the Ravenswood Drill Line from Southern
Pacific Transportation Company - C . Britton
Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of an
Agreement for Ownership and Management of Real Property, and
Authorizing General Manager- to Execute Any and All Other
Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the
Transaction (Ravenswood Open Space Preserve , Lands of
Southern Pacific Transportation Company)
( 8 : 10) 3 . East Palo Alto Redevelopment Agency Tax Increment Sharing
Agreement - H. Grench
Resolution Approving Agreement with the Redevelopment Aqenc-V
of the City of East Palo Alto Covering Tax Increment from
Ravenswood Industrial Development Project and Authorizing
Execution Thereof
(8 : 15) 4 . Proposed Annexation to the District of McDonald Property
Addition to La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve - H. Grench
Resolution Requesting Initiation of Annexation Procedures by
Santa Clara County Local Agency Formation Commission
(Midpeninsula Preserves 1990 -- La Honda Creek)
(8 : 20) 5. Request for Authorization to Solicit Dump Truck Bids - D.
Hansen
201 San Antonio Circle, Suite C-135 -Mountain View, California 94040 - Phone: (415) 949-5500 - FAX: (415) 949-5679
General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Richard Bishop,Betsy Crowder,Katherine Duffy,Nonette Hanko,Teena Henshaw,Robert McKibbin,Edward Shelley
( 8 : 25) * **6 . Appointments to Committee Vacancies - N . Hanko
*YY7 . Final Adoption of the Preliminary Use and Management Plan
for the Schmidt Property Addition to the Mount Umunhum Area
of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve - N . Hanko
w!*8 . Final Adoption of the Preliminary Use and Management Plan
for the Mayr Property Addition to the Cathedral Oaks Area of
Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve - N. Hanko
(8 : 30) 9 . Rescheduling of December 26 , 1990 Regular Board Meeting - H.
Grench
(8 : 35) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS -- Directors and Staff
CLAIMS
CLOSED SESSION (Litigation , Land Negotiations , Labor
Negotiations , and Personnel Matters)
ADJOURNMENT
*NOTE: Times are estimated and items may appear earlier or later than
listed . Agenda is subject to change of order.
A :"TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: When an item you 're concerned with appears on the
agenda, the Chair will invite you to address the Board at that time; can
other matters you may address the Board under Oral Communications. All
alternative is to comment to the Board by a Written Communication, which
the Board appreciates. Each speaker will ordinarily be limited to 3
minutes. When recognized, please begin by stating your name and address.
We request that you fill out the form provided so that your name and
address can be accurately included in the minutes.
* * *Express Items
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
There will be a Special Meeting of the Board of Directors on Wednesday,
November 28 , 1990 at 12 : 00 noon at the District office for the purpose of
reviewing the Open Space Management budget guidelines.
' Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 90-21
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
September 12 , 1990
MINUTES
I . ROLL CALL
President Nanette Hanko called the meeting to order at 7 : 30 P.M.
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Members Present: Katherine Duffy, Robert McKibbin, Teena Hehsh-aw,
Edward Shelley, Nanette Hanko, Elizabeth Crowder, and Richard
Bishop.
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Personnel Present : Herbert G rench, CraigBritton,
Woods , John
n, Jean Fiddes , Del
Escobar, i Ruth Blanchard, _nchard, and Deborah Marva -
Zuck
Y er.
II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES
August 8 , 1990
N. Hanko stated that the first informational report on page 4 , third
line, should be amended to read rescinding action without
prior notification would require a 2l3 vote of the Board. "
J. Fiddes stated that on page 3 item B Approval
Prudential-Bache Capital Funding, last segment of last discussion
ith
sentence should be amended to read existing notes , reducing
debt service payments over the next seven years by $7 . 8 million. "
Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board approve the minutes of
August 8 as corrected. R. McKibbin seconded the motion.
The motion passed 5 to 0 with E. Crowder and R. Bishop
abstainingbecau
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they
v were w
_ absent fr
om the meeting.
August 22 1990
E. Crowder stated that an page two, the discussion section under the
second motion concerning Mrs . Hertha Harrington should be removed
from item B and placed under item A concerning the former Bechtel
property.
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board approve the minutes of
August 22 , 1990 as corrected. T. Henshaw seconded the
motion. The motion passed 5 to 0 with K. Duffy and R.
Bishop abstaining because they were absent
fro
m- the me
eting.
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III . WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
There were no written communications
IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no oral communications .
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General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Richard Bishop,Betsy Crowder,Katherine Duffy,Nonette Hanko,Teena Henshaw,Robert McKibbin,Edward Shelley
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V. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
H. Grench introduced Deborah Morvay-Zucker in her new position as
Secretary to the General Manager/Office Manager.
C . Britton introduced new District employee Ruth Blanchard, Real
Property Representative, Open Space Acquisition.
C . Britton stated that Mr. and Mrs . Lee declined to proceed with the
exchange of property rights and said the proposed Exchange of
Property Rights to Provide a Trail Easement Connecting Long Ridge
and Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserves (Lands of Lee et al . ) item
should be removed from the agenda.
N. Hanko stated the Board consensus that item one be removed from
the agenda and that the remainder of the agenda was adopted by Board
consensus .
VI . BOARD BUSINESS
A. Disposition of Swimming Pools at Rancho San Antonio Open Space
Preserve (Report R-90-102 dated September 5, 1990)
R. McKibbin and R. Bishop stated their concurrence with staff
recommendations contained in the report . Discussion followed
with Board members expressing agreement .
D. Woods stated that he received a letter addressed to him from
District Ranger Michael Newburn requesting that the Board
consider retaining the pool for fire protection and physical
fitness activity at the ranger residence and offering to pay the
full cost of maintaining the pool .
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board affirm its original
decision to fill the swimming pools at Rancho San
Antonio Open Space Preserve as recommended in the staff
reports . F. Shelley seconded the motion. The motion
passed 7 to 0 .
B. Proposed Addition of Peninsula Open Space Trust Property to
Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve (Report R-90-100
dated September 4 , 1990)
C . Britton showed the location of the property and stated that
POST acquired the lots as a gift and was giving the lots to the
District to augment the District ' s earlier acquisition of lots
from the County of San Mateo. He noted that three of the lots
did not have clear title. D. Woods stated that staff recommended
the dedication of eleven of the lots and that two of the lots be
withheld from dedication. C . Britton added that the two lots are
in a developed area within San Mateo County which , according to
an agreement with the County of San Mateo, could be traded for
other open space land.
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Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board adopt Resolution 90-42 a
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Accepting
Gift of Real Property and Authorizing Execution of
Certificate of Acceptance with Respect Thereto
(Purisima Creek Redwoods open Space Preserve, Lands of
Peninsula Open Space Trust) ; and that the Board
tentatively adopt the Preliminary Use and Management
Plan recommendations contained in the report, including
naming the property as an addition to Purisima Creek
Redwoods Open Space Preserve; and indicate its
intention to withhold the two easternmost parcels from
dedication as public open space at this time, and
indicate its intention to dedicate the remaining eleven
parcels as public open space. R. McKibbin seconded the
motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 .
C . Proposed Harmon Property Addition to La Honda Creek Open Space
Preserve (Report R-90-84 dated August 30 , 1990)
C . Britton showed the location of the 43-acre property and stated
that the purchase price was $600 , 000 , which was below market
value . He added that Mrs . Harmon has requested lifetime tent
camping rights and that no open fires would be allowed with this
right . D. Woods showed slides of the property. He explained the
severe limitations to the use of Bear Gulch Road. He stated that
the staff recommendation included designation of the property as
a conservation management unit and he stated that staff will
conduct a public workshop on the site .
Severo Ornstein, 2200 Bear Gulch Road, Woodside, expressed his
concerns regarding timely notification of neighbors of the
proposed acquisition. C . Britton stated that notifications had
not been sent out prior to the Board meeting and that he had
personally phoned adjacent property owners earlier in the day to
inform them of the proposed acquisition. R. McKibbin noted that
up to and including the date of the second reading the neighbors
have an opportunity to discuss their concerns about the proposed
management plan. C. Britton stated that the second reading would
, probably be at the October 10 meeting. Laura Gould, 2200 Bear
Gulch Road, Woodside, expressed her concerns about access ,
parking, logging, and building sites mentioned in the staff
report . C . Britton responded that these latter two factors are
matters of value and not indications of intention to use the
property for building or for timber harvest . Mr. Ornstein added
his enthusiastic comments about open space and emphasized his
opinion that timely notification is important to friendly
relations with neighbors.
Sally Still'man, Executive Director, Djerassi Foundation, stated
that she has scheduled an appointment with C . Britton to discuss
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the foundation ' s questions concerning the proposed acquisition.
Motion: E. Crowder moved that the Board adopt Resolution 90-43 ,
a Resolution of the Board- of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional open Space District Authorizing
Acceptance of Purchase Agreement , Authorizing Officer
to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to
District , and Authorizing General Manager to Execute
Any and All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to
Closing of the Transaction (La Honda Creek Open Space
Preserve, Land of Harmon) . R. McKibbin seconded the
motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 .
Motion: E. Crowder moved that the Board tentatively adopt the
Preliminary Use and Management Plan recommendations
contained in this report, including naming the property
as an addition to La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve;
and indicate its intention to dedicate the property as
public open space. R. McKibbin seconded the motion .
The motion passed 7 to 0 .
D. Proposed Acquisition of 330 Distel Circle as the District ' s
Permanent Office Headquarters -- Lease Agreement and Miscellanv
(Report R-90-103 dated September 4 , 1990)
C. Britton explained the details of the note issue delay
requiring a negotiated extension of the close of escrow contained
in the Second Addendum to the Purchase Agreement and Deposit
Receipt . He relayed information concerning the early occupancy
agreement, the prospective tenant , the terms of the lease, and
the costs of tenant improvements .
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board approve and authorize
recommended actions I through 5 of report R-90-103 as
follows :
1 . Approve the Second Addendum to the Purchase
Agreement and Deposit Receipt dated February 14 , 1990
and Authorize the president or other appropriate
officer to execute the addendum on behalf of the
District . Confirm the expenditure of $25 , 000 . 00 for
the first 30-dav extension under the Addendum that was
delivered to the title company on August 28 , 1990 , and
authorize the expenditure of an additional $35, 000 for
the second extension, if deemed necessary by the
general manager.
2 . Approve the Early Occupancy Agreement and authorize
the president or other appropriate officer to execute
the agreement on behalf of the District.
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3 . Approve the office building lease with
International Technology Group and Desktop
Presentations , Inc. for the extra space and authorize
the general manager to execute the lease on behalf of
the District .
4 . Authorize the expenditure of up to $25, 000 for
necessary tenant improvements for the leased space,
together with up to $5, 000 for miscellaneous
expenditures for such items as carpet and drapery
cleaning, janitorial service and gardening on a one-
time basis .
5. Authorize the expenditure of up to $9 , 773 . 97 for
the real estate commission payable to Blickman Turkus,
Real Estate for the leasing commission based upon the
3-year term of the lease. T. Henshaw seconded the
motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 .
E. Scheduling of Annual Board Workshop Special Meeting (Report R-90-
101 dated September 4 , 1990)
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board schedule a Board workshop
special meeting for 7 : 30 P.M. Wednesday, November 7 ,
1990 at a location to be designated in Cupertino to
review the Comprehensive Use and Management Plan for
Fremont Older Open Space Preserve. R. Bishop seconded
the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
VII . INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
N. Hanko stated that she received a memo from E. Shelley that his
resignation from the Board was to be effective September 25, 1990.
She added that the purpose of the meeting September 26 was to
consider and schedule a process for filling E. Shelley ' s position.
J. Escobar reported two solo bike accidents on the preserves .
H. Grench gave a conference update and asked that the Board
participate as ambassadors and meet as many of the participants as
possible during the conference.
VIII . CLAIMS
Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board approve Revised Claims 90-
17 . E. Crowder seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to
0 .
IX. CLOSED SESSION
C . Britton announced that litigation matters to be discussed in
Closed Session fell under Government Code Sections 54956 . 9 (c) and
the properties to be discussed included Santa Clara County
Assessor ' s Parcel Numbers 554-140-11 , 554-150-01 owned by U. S .
Meeting 90-21 Page 6
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Board recessed to Closed Session on litigation, land acquisition,
and labor negotiation matters at 9: 47 P.M.
S. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10 : 38 P.M.
Deborah Morvay-Zucker
Secretary
C)pen Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 90-24
SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
October 23, 1990
MINUTES
I . ROLL CALL
President Nonette Hanko called the meeting to order at 7 :35 p.m.
Members Present: Katherine Duffy, Nonette Hanko, Richard Bishop,
Robert McKibbin, Teena Henshaw, and Elizabeth Crowder.
Personnel Present: Herbert Grench and Jean Fiddles .
II. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Initial Interviews of Applicants for the Position of
Director Ward 4
J. Fiddes reviewed the Board' s procedure to be used during
the first round of interviews. Board discussion centered on
the number of candidates for whom a Board member could vote.
N. Hanko stated the Board' s consensus to narrow the field of
applicants to three (half the original number of
applicants) , with each Board member able to vote for three
final candidates.
The order of opening statements was as follows:
1 . Cynthia Hall
2. Ginny Babbitt
3. Glen Gentry
4. Gary Kremen
5. Matthew Allen
6. Thomas Ferri (not present)
There was a 30-minute round robin questioning of the
applicants.
The Board recessed for a break at 9:10 p.m. and the meeting
reconvened at 9:23 p.m.
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General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Richard Bishop,Betsy Crowder,Katherine Duffy,Nonette Hanko,Teena Henshaw,Robert McKibbin,Edward Shelley
Meeting 90-24 Page 2
The order of final statements was as follows:
1. Matthew Allen
2. Gary Kremen
3. Glen Gentry
4. Ginny Babbitt
5. Thomas Ferri (not present)
6. Cynthia Hall
The results of the first round of voting were as follows:
1 . Matthew Allen - 4 votes
2. Ginny Babbitt - 5 votes
3. Glen Gentry - 6 votes
4. Gary Kremen - 3 votes
Applicants Cynthia Hall and Thomas Ferri did not receive any
votes.
Based on the above vote, the top three candidates (Matthew
Allen, Ginny Babbitt, and Glen Gentry) were selected to
participate in the final interview process on Monday,
October 29, 1990.
III. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Jean H. Fiddes
District Clerk
Open Space Ad
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 90-215
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTQ-R'c�
October 24 , 1990
MINUTES
I . ROLL CALL
President Nonette Hanko called the meeting to order at 7 : 34 P .M.
Members Present : Katherine Duffy, Robert McKibbin, Nonette Hanko,
Betsy Crowder , and Richard Bishop,
Member Absent :
Teeny Henshaw.
Personnel Present : Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, David Hansen,
Jean Fiddes , Del Woods, John Escobar, Mary Gundert , and Deborah
Morvay-Zucker .
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 2�i , 1990
Motion: B . Crowder moved that the Board approve the minutes (-.)f
September 26 as presented. R. McKibbin seconded the motion .
The motion passed 5 to 0 .
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B. Crowder stated that on page three , item C the spelling (-)f
Purissima Road should be corrected.
Motion: B. Crowder moved that the Board approve the minutes of
October 10 as corrected. R. McKibbin seconded the motion.
The motion passed 5 to 0 .
III . WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
N. Hanko instructed staff to prepare a response to a letter from
Leon Pauser addressed to N. Hanko and Sheriff Gillingham regarding
Mt . Umunhum.
There were no other written communications .
IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no oral communications .
V. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
\ . Hanko stated that the agenda was adopted by Board cc)nsensus .
V1 . BOARD BUSINESS
A. Recommendations on Trail Use Policies (Report R, 90 - 121 dated
October 4 , 1990)
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Meeting 90-25 Page 2
R. McKibbin recognized ex-Director Shelley for his work as chair
of the subcommittee, and thanked the public participants and the
staff who worked on the draft trail use policy and the report to
the Board. The Board then reviewed each item of the Trail Use
Policy Subcommittee ' s recommendations as follows :
Preamble. The Board discussed the inclusion of other potential,
acceptable means of use of trails in the second paragraph of the
preamble in order to preclude potentially unacceptable means . R.
Bishop stated that he was satisfied with the preamble as it was
written. The Board also noted that there should be a statement
in the policies prohibiting the use of motorized vehicles , other
than motorized wheelchairs, on District lands .
Dan Wendin, 334 State - #106, Los Altos , commented that the
Preamble needed a working definition of the word "conflicts" and
that in the rewriting the Board be consistent in its use of the
plural word "policies. " He recommended that the second sentence
of the third paragraph read "Conflicts result in negative
environmental impacts, unpleasant user experiences , or unsafe
situations , " stating that this would provide a definition of the
word "conflicts. " The Board accepted the deletion of the words
"such" and "even" as recommended by D. Wendin in this sentence.
There was Board consensus that the second paragraph should
include a prohibition of motorized vehicles with the exception of
motor-assisted wheelchairs taking into consideration the possible
use of other motor-assisted aids for the handicapped and elderly.
Staff was directed to propose wording for this item.
Garnetta Annable, representing Almaden Cycle Touring Club,
submitted a letter to the Board and suggested that the first
sentence of the third paragraph read "The combination of trail
conditions, level of use, and the mix of uses can lead to
conflicts . " Ken Wells , representing Responsible Organized
it Mountain Peddlers , agreed with the need for the inclusion of the
word "can" in this statement .
Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board modify the first sentence III
of the third paragraph to read "The combination of
trail conditions , level of use, and the mix of uses may
lead to conflicts . " R. McKibbin seconded the motion.
The motion passed on the following vote:
Ayes: K. Duffy, R. McKibbin, and N. Hanko.
Noes: R. Bishop and B. Crowder.
1 . 0 This section was accepted without comment .
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1 . 1 This section was accepted without comment .
1 .2 B. Crowder stated that she favored the use of both
undisturbed and tranquil in this policy. R. Bishop spoke in
agreement.
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board drop the word
"undisturbed" from Section 1 .2 and insert the word
"tranquil . " K. Duffy seconded the motion. The motion
passed 5 to 0.
2 .0 Following discussion, this section was accepted.
2. 1 This section was accepted without comment .
2. 2 N. Hanko stated that it was the recommendation of District
legal counsel to remove the word "all" from this sentence. R.
Bishop supported the change. The modification was accepted by
Board consensus.
2 . 3 This section was accepted without comment .
2.4 R. McKibbin reviewed the significant differences between
2. 4a and 2.4b. H. Grench stated that staff recommended 2 . 4a
because most trail users are hikers , and that all trails should
be open to the largest portion of users . K. Duffy spoke in favor
of having parallel trails and in favor of 2 . 4b, commenting that
2. 4a is unnecessarily restrictive.
D. Wendin suggested combining 2. 4a and 2. 5a to read as follows :
"When consistent with this policy, if a non-hiking use adversely
impacts user safety this use may be restricted or redirected. "
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board approve 2 . 4a using the
word "hiking. " R. McKibbin seconded the motion. The
motion passed on the following vote:
Ayes : R. Bishop, B. Crowder, N. Hanko, and R.
McKibbin.
No: K. Duffy.
At R. McKibbin ' s request , D. Wendin repeated his recommended
wording: "When consistent with this policy, if a non-hiking use
adversely impacts user safety the use may be restricted or
redirected. "
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board approve the wording
recommended by D. Wendin. B. Crowder seconded the
motion. Discussion followed. The motion passed 5 to
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0.
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board approve the combination
of 2. 4a and 2. 5a as modified. R. McKibbin seconded the
motion. The motion passed 5 to 0 .
3.0 N. Hanko referred to a letter from E. Shelley to explain his
use of the words "qualitative and quantitative" in this policy.
She recommended the exclusion of these terms in this section.
Extensive discussion by the Board and members of the public
audience followed. Members of the audience who addressed the
Board in this matter included D. Wendin, G. Annabel , K. Wells ,
and Lewis Reed.
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board accept policy 3.0. as
written. R. Bishop seconded the motion.
Motion to
Amend: N. Hanko moved to amend the policy to include the first
sentence and strike the second sentence to read: "The
Board of Directors will adopt trail use guidelines as
an aid to the implementation of these policies. " K.
Duffy seconded the motion to amend. The motion to
amend failed on the following vote:
Ayes: K. Duffy and N. Hanko.
Noes: R. Bishop, B. Crowder, and R. McKibbin.
Motion to
Amend: K. Duffy moved that the Board instruct staff to
substitute other words for "qualitative and
quantitative. " N. Hanko seconded the motion.
Discussion followed to attempt to clarify the use of
these terms. The motion to amend failed on the
following vote:
Ayes: K. Duffy and N. Hanko.
Noes: R. Bishop, B. Crowder and R. McKibbin.
Motion to
Amend: K. Duffy moved that the Board include definitions of
qualitative and quantitative in the statement. N.
Hanko seconded the motion. The motion failed on the
following vote:
Ayes: K. Duffy and N. Hanko
Noes : R. Bishop, B. Crowder and R. McKibbin.
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Discussion followed and D. Wendin recommended a restatement of
policy 3. 0. to read: "The Board of Directors will adopt
qualitative and quantitative trail use guidelines to aid the
Board and staff in determining trail use designations . "
R. McKibbin recommended the following statement: "Trail use
guidelines will establish a qualitative and quantitative approach
to aid in the determination of trail use designations in
implementations of these policies. "
Motion to
Amend: N. Hanko moved that the Board amend policy 3.0 as
recommended by D. Wendin to read: "The Board of
Directors will adopt qualitative and quantitative trail
use guidelines to aid the Board and staff in
determining trail use designations in the
implementation of these policies. " R. Bishop seconded
the motion. The motion to amend passed on the
following vote:
Ayes : K. Duffy, N. Hanko, R . Bishop, and B. Crowder.
No: R. McKibbin.
4 . 0
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board approve policy 4 . 0. R.
McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 to
0.
4 .1 Discussion clarified that this policy would allow the Board
of Directors or the General Manager to make an interim decision
in extreme cases and that in cases that do not constitute an
emergencies , the normal process of amending the Use and
Management Plan would be observed. The Board accepted 4 . 1 as
written.
5.0
Motion: B. Crowder moved that the Board approve policy 5. 0 . R.
McKibbin seconded the motion.
Discussion: D. Wendin recommended that the policy read
as follows: "The District will endeavor to provide
trail access for a variety of physical capabilities and
user needs (including persons with physical
limitations) in a manner consistent with resource
protection goals, budgetary constraints and state and
federal regulations . "
B. Crowder amended her motion to substitute the wording
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recommended by D. Wendin. R. McKibbin, as seconder,
accepted the change. The motion passed 5 to 0.
6 .0
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board accept policy 6 .0. R.
Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 to 0.
6. 1
Motion: B. Crowder moved that the Board accept policy 6. 1 . R.
McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 to
0.
6 . 2
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board accept policy 6 .2 . B.
Crowder seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 to 0 .
6 . 3
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board accept policy 6 . 3. B.
Crowder seconded the motion.
Discussion: D. Wendin proposed a revision of policy
6 . 3 that would read: "Include implementation costs in
determining the feasibility of trail use designations
and regulations. "
R. McKibbin amended his motion to substitute the
wording recommended by D. Wendin. B. Crowder, as
seconder, accepted the change. The motion passed 5 to
0.
7 .0 D. Wendin recommended that the second sentence be revised to
read: "The District recognizes that connections should be
compatible with other jurisdiction designations and land owner
objectives as well as these policies and trail use guidelines. "
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board accept the
recommendation of D. Wendin. B. Crowder seconded the
motion. The motion passed 5 to 0 .
8 . 0
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board accept policy 8 .0 as
written. B. Crowder seconded the motion. D. Wendin
noted that "and to" should be deleted so the sentence
would read "Hence, these policies will be subject to
review and revision as deemed necessary by the Board of
Directors following adopted Public Notifications
Procedures. " The motion, with the correction, passed 5
to 0.
Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board preliminarily adopt the
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Trail Use Policies as amended with instructions to
staff to rewrite the preamble as discussed earlier in
the meeting. R. McKibbin seconded the motion. The
motion passed 5 to 0.
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board charge the committee
with continuing to review the guidelines and return to
the Board at a future date with recommendations for,
their adoption. B. Crowder seconded the motion. The
motion passed 5 to 0.
N. Hanko stated that the second reading of the Trail Use Policies
will be on the agenda of the next regular meeting of the Board of
Directors on November 14, 1990.
Members of the public audience requested that copies of the
proposed policies be mailed to them in advance of the November 14
meeting.
B. Appointment of a Replacement Trails Committee Member and
Alternate (Report R-90-127 dated October 18 , 1990)
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board approve the appointment
of B. Crowder to replace E. Shelley as Trails Committee
member and R. Bishop as alternate member. K. Duffy
seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 to 0.
C . Proposed Addition of Goldsmith Property to Mt. Umunhum Area of
Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve (Report R-90-119 dated October
15_, 1990)
D. Hansen showed slides of the 163-acre property proposed for
acquisition for $195, 000, payable in cash at the close of escrow.
He noted that revegetation of the bulldozed areas could be
accomplished quickly. He said that the vehicles and other debris
on the property will be removed by the owners .
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board adopt Resolution 90-
50, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing
Acceptance of Purchase Agreement , Authorizing Officer
to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to
District, and Authorizing General Manager to Execute
Any and All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to
Closing of the Transaction (Mt . Umunhum Area of Sierra
Azul Open Space Preserve - Lands of Goldsmith) . R.
Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 to 0 .
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board tentatively adopt the
Preliminary Use and Management Plan recommendations ,
including naming the property as an addition to Mt .
Meeting 90-25 Page 8
Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve and
indicate its intention to withhold the property from
dedication as public open space at this time. R.
Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 to 0 .
D. Support for Proposition 149, the California Park, Recreation, and
Wildlife Enhancement Act of 1990 (report R-90-124 dated October
17 , 1990)
H. Grench stated that this proposition is on the November ballot
as a result of Assembly Bill 145.
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board adopt Resolution 90-51 ,
a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Supporting
Proposition 149, the California Park, Recreation, and
Wildlife Enhancement Act of 1990. R. McKibbin seconded
the motion. The motion passed 5 to 0 .
E. Support for Proposition 128 , the Environmental Protection Act of
1990 (report R-90-125 dated October 17 , 1990)
R. Bishop spoke in support of this proposition, noting the Sierra
Club and the Planning and Conservation League of Sacramento had
endorsed it . He also stated that it would be an important step
for California to take to lead other states in adopting stronger
environmental. protection legislation.
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board adopt Resolution 90-52,
a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Supporting
Proposition 128 (Big Green) , the Environmental
Protection Act of 1990. R. McKibbin seconded the
motion. The motion passed 4 to 0 with N. Hanko
abstaining from the vote.
F. Support for Proposition 130, the Forest and Wildlife Protection
and Bond Act of 1990, and Opposition to Proposition 138 (report
R-90-126 dated October 17 , 1990)
R . Bishop and N. Hanko spoke in support of this proposition.
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board adopt Resolution 90-53,
a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District in Support of
Proposition' 130 , the Forest and Wildlife Protection and
Bond act of 1990 , and in Opposition to Proposition 138 ,
the Global Warming and Clearcutting Reduction, Wildlife
Protection, and Reforestation Act of 1990. R. McKibbin
seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 to 0 .
G. Special Districts Forum in 1991 (report R-90-123 dated October
Meeting 90-25 Page 9
17 , 1990)
Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board extend an invitation to
the 1991 Special Districts Forum participants to a
program at the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District in conjunction with the forum. N. Hanko
seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 to 0 .
H. Final Adoption of the Preliminary Use and Management Plan for the
Cothran et al . Property Addition to the Cathedral Oaks Area of
Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve (report R-90-115 dated October
10 , 1990)
Final Adoption of the Preliminary Use and Management Plan for the
Harmon Property Addition to La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve
(report R-90-116 dated October 10, 1990)
Final Adoption of the Preliminary Use and Management Plan for the
Peninsula Open Space Trust Property Addition to Purisima Creek
Redwoods Open Space Preserve (report R-90-117 dated October 10 ,
1990)
Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board approve the final
adoption of the Preliminary Use and Management Plans
for the Cothran et al . Property Addition to the
Cathedral Oaks Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve,
the Harmon Property Addition to La Honda Creek Open
Space Preserve, and the Peninsula Open Space Trust
Addition to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space
Preserve. R. McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion
passed 5 to 0.
I . Establishment of Separate Payroll Checking Account (report R-90-
54 dated October 16 , 1990)
Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board adopt Resolution 90-54 , a
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Amending
Rules of Procedure. R. McKibbin seconded the motion.
The motion passed 5 to 0.
Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board adopt Resolution 90-55, a
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing
Signing of Payroll Checks for Payroll Checking Account
(First Interstate Bank - Los Altos) . R. McKibbin
seconded the motion. The motion passed on the
following vote:
Ayes: K. Duffy, R. McKibbin, R. Bishop, and N. Hanko.
Meeting 90-25 Page 10
No: B. Crowder.
B. Crowder stated that J. Fiddes should not have to
sign all checks .
VII . INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
N. Hanko reported that a San Jose Mercury News article indicated
it that open space issues are on eight ballots in the state in
November, including Sonoma County.
B. Crowder reported on the South Skyline Chili Cook-off and the
Kings Mountain history lecture by Ken Fisher.
H. Grench reported that he, Larry Orman of Greenbelt Alliance, and
Neil Havlik from Sonoma County comprised a panel for a discussion at
the League of California Cities Conference in Anaheim. He said that
the discussion was well attended. He also reported that the
District continues to receive letters and phone calls with very
positive comments about the 1990 International Open Space
Conference. He noted that there will be a post-conference advisory
committee meeting and celebration in San Francisco, November 13 , 1
to 4 p.m.
D. Hansen reported that the the Santa Clara County Parks and
Recreation Commission would be meeting November 14 at the Saratoga
Library to discuss concerns about actions taken by the Board of
Supervisors of Santa Clara County with respect to trail dedication
policies. The meeting was scheduled from 4: 30 to 8: 30 p.m. and it
was expected that the hearing would take place about 5:00 p.m. He
reported that Dr. Dennis Constantine would examine the resident bats
at the Panaghetti property buildings to determine if these were
endangered species. He stated that there is concern for the
destruction of bat habitats and that bats are important for the
control of insects .
J. Escobar reported two separate injury accidents involving joggers .
VIII . CLAIMS
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board approve Revised Claims 90-19
dated October 24, 1990 . K. Duffy seconded the motion. The
motion passed 5 to 0.
IX. CLOSED SESSION
C. Britton announced that litigation matters to be discussed in
Closed Session fell under Government Code Sections 54956 .9 (b) (1) .
The Board recessed to Closed Session on litigation and land
acquisition matters at 11 : 00 P.M.
X. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11: 35 P.M.
Deborah Morvay-Zucker
Secretary
Claims No. 90-19
M#--et"Ing, 90-25
Date: Oct. 24, 1990
MIDPENINSMLA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REVISE)
# Amount Name Descrintion
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4825 405.00 Mark Ackelson 1990 Conference Speaker Exnense
4826 64.35 Alphagrap-hics,
4827 95.00 ASPA Region X Conference Conference Registration-j. Fiddes
4828 125.00 American Red Cross M;�aiilr-lin Rental
4829 1,258.24 Armadillo Wii"ty-s Catering Staff Recognition Event
4830 55,31.16 Arrousez Tire Sp-TV.1c.e. mires
4831 181.34 Craig Beckman Re-im'u-irsement'l-Field 'Su mx lies
4832 223.58 Billings Chevrolet Vehicle Re.-o,-u4rs
4833 256.00 William G. Bunch 1990 Conference Speaker Emense
4834 2,460.00 Louis Bordi Grading
4835 30.00 State of California Permit Fee
Department of Fish and- Came
4836 25.00 State of California Permit Fee
r)6rartment of Fish and Came
4837 88.00 State of California Annual rlain Fee
A.
Denartment of Water Resources
4838 229.53 California Water Service Company Water Service
4839 450.00 California Munic,;M-.:u- Professional Sp-r-,7-;Lc.es--1990 Note Issue
Statistic Inc.
4840 1,918.70 Callo Signs Sigr-s
4841 308.00 Clarion Associates, Inc. 1990 Conference Snealzrrr -L,".'"Xr-ense
48421 169.72 Clark's Auto Parts & Machine Shon Vehicle Parts
4843 165.00 Sheryl Marioni Cochran R.e.im;-;,irsertv--n-lk---Seminar Registration
A
484± 178.76 Anne.tte Coleman Exrense
4845 829.52 Communication Research Company Radio Parts am Fe-*p;.:drs
4846 52-89 Patrick- Congdon Reimbursement--Field Supplies
4847 195,000.00 Continenta
l I Lawyer's Title Compain -y Land Purchase--Goldsmith
4848 343.9.5 Kay Crawford 1990 Conference Sneal:ier Expense
4849 283.68 The Darkroom Annua Report Photograprs
L 4850 Thomas De La Rue, Inc.. Printing-1990 Note Issue &rel-
3,876.00 ef Part 4 e4f-,ett i M�n
4851 58.56 Kay Duffy Recognition Event
I- District Water Service
4852 18.70 East Palo Alto Water Dist
4853 15,000.00 Ernst & Young Professional Services-1990 Note Issue
4854 1,042.50 Event Security Security Patrol at: Conference Displays
4855 70.75 Federal Express Corporation Express Mail
4856 2,036.84 First Ame-ric;:m Title Insurance Title Policy and Insurance
Company
4857 1,256.00 David B. Fisher Legal Services
4858 130.27 Faster Bros. Security Systems Inn- Keys and Locks
4859 254.62 Goodco Press Printing
4860 2,599.20 Greenbelt Alliance Conference Consulting Services
4861 657.82 Herbert- Grench -Reiin7ui-rsem--nt---Conference Exnenses
4862 37.55 Grossrim's Field Supplies
4863 392.00 Noel Grove 1990 Conference Speaker dense
4864 55.83 David Hansen and Developing
4865 200.00 Car-roll Harrington Staff Recognition Event
4866 315.00 Honeywell Protection Services Buxxjlar Alarm Maintenance
Emergency check issued on October 17, 1990.
Emergency check issued on October 15, 1990.
***Emergency check issued on October 10, 1990.
Claims No. 90-19
Nm--P-Cing 90-2.5
Late: Oct. 24, 11990
MIDPENINST311A REGIONAL OPFN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
on
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4867 207.00 Ann S. Hqghes 1990 Conference Spe-al:7--r Rx-rense
L
4868 28,165.00 Hyatt RickEryss 1990 Conference Meting Room -,rare
L Meet
4869 95.00 Konica D-isiness Machines Copier Supplies
-10 Conference Speaker dense
4870 1,019.54 Congressman Kostira-yer 199
4871 200.00 Steve Kritzer MI-isic, for Staff Recosnition Event
4872 152.93 Lab Safety 'Safety S=ipplies
4873 100.00 La Honda Vista Water Ccmmny Water Service
4874 471.00 1,,md Trust Alliance 1990 Conference Speaker E�ervse
4875 40.00 Las Palmas Pool Service Pool Maintenaance.
4876 648.24 Dos Ali-cts Garbage Cmrany Oster Rental
4877 95.00 Los Alters Medical Clinic. Pre-employment Plmy-sical
4878 64.40 Gerald H. Meral 1990 Conference Sneaker Emense
4879 448.91 Myers. Nave, Riback & West Legal Services
4880 289.33 Minton's Limliber & Suo Field 'Supplies
PLY
4881 9,500.00 Mrxxtiyls Investors Services Professional Services
4882 342.10 Fred W. Mulholland 1990 Conference Sreaker Expense
4883 26.49 Energy Northern I- gy Pronme (3-zis
4884 31.79 Nbrneyls of Maintain View Office Supplies
4885 4,883.00 Stanley Norton August and Sentent)er Expenses, and Seco,-
Quarter Litigation Exrense
4886 241.48 Office CDib Office Su-mclies
4887 268.19 Orchard Simply Hardware Field Supplies
4888 280.05 Pacific Bell Telephone Expense
4889 3,573.79 Packard Press Corporation 1990 Note Issue Services
4890 3,464.00 F-and,;Lck California, Inc. Printing--1990 Note Issue
4891 121 .35 Loro Paterson* Rt---Ln,'nirsenip-nt--Urd-irorm Expense aril. Fielr-,
Sumlies
4892 325.50 Peninsula Times Tri"mne Aelvertisenent-
4893 278.00 Robert-
Piram 1990 Conference SSpeakerE�mense
4894 1,400.94 Port-0-Let Ligation Services
4895 36.51 Precision Engravers, Inc.. Namietags
4896 2,150.00 Vicki Reeder Conference Consulting Services
4897 614.23 Rich's Tire Service Tires
4898 212.50 Rinne & Peterson Structural Engineering
Services
4899 2,407.230 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance
4900 1,208.71 Santa Cruz CompostComany Inc. CojM-)oS4-
4901 352.00 Scenic America 1990 Conference Snea1 -r Expense
4902 864.00 Ernest W. Schmidt lec-zil services
4903 275.51 Snell Oil Company Friel
4904 209.14 Sherrill Cellars Wine for Trail Pbrkshor)s
4905 1,97a.88 Spencer Associates Consulting Services
4906 6,000.00 Standard & Poor's Corporation 1990 Note Issue Services
4907 2,212.35 Stanford Sign Tech Signs
4908 60.00 '.San Mateo Times Newsi3arher Group Subscription
'Emergency checlk issued on October 17, 1990.
Claims 'tio. 90-19
N.�e-iYn_ --
i 1 T. . _2
Dae. C)c �A
! `/PLV1V:�11�f 1iG ZYT[TSTJ C)PPE SPA/C- DISTRICT
:(
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Ann - --------------------------------------------------------------
4867 207.00 S. iai -
1990 Conference S_.ea e`er Exnense
4868 28,165.Ot) Fiyatt Ric eys 1990 Conference Neeting Room S_ro c e
48,69 95.00 Konica Business Machines Copier Svl.�tlies
4870 1,019.54 !eteSS3 i Kas�; ar ,:-,; ']f erenc e ti;s e„_�, r"~Se
871 ;.a.70 Co. ru,- ,r �„_ nse
4 200.00 * Steve Kritzer x
4872 Kri��.er ;�.1_sic for Staff Rec:or•lifion �-en�
15G.��_, L,ao Sale`_i' x1te v i..t},�t1.Iej
4870, 100.00 La honc a Vista j%�:j ter G�_a,any Yvater Ski Jl:.e
4874 4 71.00 Land T u-st Alliance c
19�,G Con�erence Speaker E�;.,ense
4875 40.00 Las Palmas Pool Service tnc_si MR-Lnfe_nance
4876 648.24 Los Alt+?s Ga.rrage Ccrir�y ;,�, Ste
77 gS,Ci) r Rental 4
48 Los Al tcss Medical Clinic r e-emPigy-men:` Physical
4878 64.40 Gerald H. Meral 1990 Conference Sneaker .;1,_tense
4879 448.91 Meyers. NL,-rve, RiC-ac r: & v�st i `i1 Services,
4880 289.013 Minton's Ltm,jer BSc S-imply field Si_mp11es
4881 91500.00 Nior',dty' _"
s Investors .�erJices Prafessior:al Services
4882 341 10 Fred. W. Philhol.iand
1
..G• 9 40 Conference Speaker Exrense
4883 26.49 northern Enerr:
y P_Qpe
4834 ,i .79 Norney Is of P"omi"ain V1eW 04 f 1Ce Stlnnl les
4885 a 883,00 Stanley Norton Augt_,��} arri ;.iep+'e7pber Expenses, and `r-Cc;-_
Q,tlar Pr Lltlgat_lnn
488„ 241.48 Office C111h) Office S,,.ipplies
4887 268.1g Orchard Sumpl' Y;ardwar? -
�' Fielc', �.innlies
4888 280.05 Pacific Be11 -
'1'eieT't_+'lOpe E;„~_Sense
4889 1,573.79 Packard Press Cornorati.on 1990 Note Issue a
4890 3,464.00 Pandit California, Inc. Printing--1990 P�cste Isle
4891 121 .35 Loro Paterson' -Reir .irsemrent--L' - ..�.�'rxernse and. Fief
Su�alies
4892 325.50 Peni.nsi.ila Tames Triln-ine fid'Jer.' Li zi-nent
f
_ •�_
489. 278.04
Royert P
4Pg4 l,400.g irani 199) Co_n fe e re o_,peane r Ei ui r s
_
oO-Let ti lta-:ion cerJives 4895 '16,51 Precision En e grn.r rs, Inc. tas s
4896 2,150.00 Vic'.i Reeder Conference C.ons.ilting Services
4897 61-2 Rich's lire Service Tires
4898 2,407.
11111.190
Rlnne Sc Peterson 0tr1.eCt�7^r�1 ETiginPPY ii^g �;erJlt P
4899 G,4O7.G ? Rays Repair Service ��ehicle nenairs and Rbintenance
4900 1,208.71 Santa Cruz Comany, Inc. Corrx,st
4901 352.00 Scenic America -
1990 Conference k�•� y'-
e S~i 1.�ea_.�i t,np?i'LSe
4902 864.00 Ernest W. Schmidt Let l Services - -
4903 275.51 Shell Oil Com;Dary Fuel
4904 209.14 Sherrill Cellars Wine for Trail ibrkshops
4905 at -
1 97 S
_-�_ -,. A.s._ _ �1.�ties ,�; �;, -�-'
- �:._n-_ Al _1T'cg .`,er'JiC.pS
4906 61000.00 Standard Esc Poor's Cot},oration 1990 dote Issue Sep:vices
4907 2,212.35 Stanford Sign Tech Signs
4908 60.00 San Mateo Times Newspaper Groin SY *wcr-L k. on
*Emergency check issued on October 17, 1990.
i
Claims No. 90-19
'M,eetirxg 90-25
Date: Oct. 24, 1990
ihIDPENTINSU. A REC-,101VAL, OPEN SPACE DIS:°RI REVISD
*► Amount Name Description
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4909 269.34 Summit Uniforms Uniform E-rense
4910 130.00 Telephone Emporimn, Inc. F iipmen11 Repair
4911 5,639.46 TrY-gg & Trygg Consulting Services
4912 41 .39 United Parcel Service Snipping
4913 158.00 Uriaan Edges, Inc. 1990 Conference Speaknr Exren-se
4914 85.00 Valley Title Comnsny Eeconveyanre Fees
4915 9.63 Value Business Products Office Surmiies
4916 1,208.54 "Whitmore, Kay & Stevens ;�ecgai Services
4917 311.79 Del ;floods Reimmzrsement--Field Workshop Supgalies
4918 138.78 Word Products Office Sumll-Les I
4919 59.92 111e Workingman's Dmporium Uniform Expense
4920 93.95 Der-orah Zucker Reimtursennent--Office SuPplie�
4921 389.61 Carroll Harrington Staff Recognition Event
4922 212.89 Sunrise Winery Staff Recognition Event
4923 1000.00 United States Postmaster Poste
4924 201.87 Petty. Cash Office and Field Expense, Film and
Developing, Delivery Services, and
Private Vehicleense
""Emn�ergenc-)( check issued on Octnner 10, 1990.
I
I
I
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 90-26
SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
October 29 1990
MINUTES
I . ROLL CALL
President Nonette Hanko called the meeting to order at 8:25 p.m.
Members Present: Katherine Duffy, Nonette Hanko, Richard Bishop,
Robert McKibbin, Teena Henshaw, and Elizabeth Crowder.
Personnel Present: Herbert Grench, Michael Foster, and Jean
Fiddes.
II. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Final Interviews of Applicants for the Position of Director
Ward 4
J. Fiddes reviewed the procedure to be followed during the
second round of interviews.
The order of the initial twenty-minute question and answer
period was:
1. Ginny Babbitt
2. Glen Gentry
3. Matthew Allen
The Board recessed for a break at 9:30 p.m. and the meeting
reconvened at 9:40 p.m.
The order of final five-minute applicant statements was:
1 . Matthew Allen
2. Ginny Babbitt
3 . Glen Gentry
After the candidates ' final statements, members of the Board
expressed their thanks to all the final candidates for
participating in the selection process. The Board, using
signed ballots, selected Ginny Babbitt on the fifteenth
ballot as the new Ward 4 Director. The results of the
ballot were as follows:
201 San Antonio Circle, Suite C-135 ° Mountain View, California 94040 a Phone: (415) 949-5500 . FAX: (415) 949-5679
General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Richard Bishop,Betsy Crowder,Katherine Duffy,Nonette Hanko,Teena Henshaw,Robert McKibbin,Edward Shellev
Meeting 90-26 Page 2
Ballot 1: M. Allen - 3 votes
G. Babbitt - 3 votes
G. Gentry - 0 votes
Ballot 2: M. Allen - 3 votes
G. Babbitt - 3 votes
G. Gentry - 0 votes
Ballot 3: M. Allen - 2 votes
G. Babbitt - 3 votes
G. Gentry - 1 vote
Ballot 4: M. Allen - 2 votes
G. Babbitt - 3 votes
G. Gentry - 1 vote
Ballot 5: M. Allen - 3 votes
G. Babbitt - 3 votes
G. Gentry - 0 votes
Ballot 6: M. Allen - 3 votes
G. Babbitt - 3 votes
G. Gentry - 0 votes
Ballot 7 : M. Allen - 2 votes
G. Babbitt - 3 votes
G. Gentry - 1 vote
Ballot 8: M. Allen - 1 votes
G. Babbitt - 2 votes
G. Gentry - 3 votes
Ballot 9: M. Allen - 1 vote
G. Babbitt - 2 votes
G. Gentry - 3 votes
Ballo
t 10: M. Allen - 1 vote
G. Babbitt - 2 votes
G. Gentry - 3 votes
Ballot 11: M. Allen - 1 vote
G. Babbitt - 2 votes
G. Gentry - 3 votes
Ballot 12: M. Allen - 2 votes
G. Babbitt - 2 votes
G. Gentry - 2 votes
Ballot 13: M. Allen - 3 votes
G. Babbitt - 3 votes
I G. Gentry - 0 votes
it
Meeting 90-26 Page 3
Ballot 14: M. Allen - 2 votes
G. Babbitt - 3 votes
G. Gentry - I vote
Ballot 15: M. Allen - 1 vote
G. Babbitt - 4 votes
G. Gentry - 1 vote
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board adopt Resolution
90-56, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of
the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Appointing Virginia Anne Babbitt Ward 4 Director.
E. Crowder seconded the motion. The motion passed
6 to 0.
N. Hanko stated that Ms. Babbitt was appointed to the
position of Director - Ward 4, and congratulated her on the
appointment.
J. Fiddes administered the Oath of Office.
III . ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:17 p.m.
Jean H. Fiddes
District Clerk
IRITTE'N COMMUNICATION RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF
Meeting 90-28 Board President Acknowledge/Respond
Nov. 14 , 1990
Director Acknowledge/Respond
OCTOBER 27 1990 Staff Acknowledge/Respond
►/ Draft Response Attached
Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft
Response for Board Consideration per
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Board Directive(s)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE No Response Necessary
201 SAN ANTONW CIRCLE SUITE C- 1
MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94040
DEAR DIRECTORS
ALTHOUGH WE GREATLY ADMIRE AND APPRECIATE THE REMARKABLE
JOB YOU HAVE DONE AND ARE DOING IN ACQUIRING AND PROTECTING
OPEN SPACE IN THE MID-PENINSULA AREA, WE HAVE ONE SERIOUS
RESERVATION AND CONCERN. IT IS AS FOLLOWS:
MUCH OF THE SOUTHEAST AREA OF THEMONTEBELLO OPEN SPACE
PRESERVE IS VIRTUALLY INACCESSIBLE TO ANYONE WHO HAS NOT
THE TIME OR THE CAPABILITY OF HIKING 10 OR 12 MILES
R OUNDTRIP,
WE ARE NOT UNMINDFUL OF THE EXPENSE AND RESPONSIBILITY
THAT WOULD BE ENGENDERED BY A LIMITED PARKING AREA THERE,
BUT WE FEEL THAT THIS EXTENSIVE PART OF THE MONTEBELLO
PRESERVE MUST BE MADE MORE ACCESSIBLE, NOT ONLY TO OLDER
AND MORE LIMITED HIKERS, BUT FOR ALL TO ENJOY,
WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING OF PLANS TO MAKE THIS A
REALITY.
SINCERELY
KEITH AND LUELLA McFARLAND
13 661 LA PA LOMA ROAD
S ALTOS HIL)LjS CA 946
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
DRAFT RESPONSE PREPARED BY STAFF FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
Keith and Luella McFarland
13661 La Paloma Road
Los Altos Hills , CA 94022
Dear Mr. & Mrs . McFarland:
Thank you for your letter, signed also by several others, dated
October 27 , 1990 regarding parking facilities at the southeastern
end of the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve. We are in agreement
with you on the need for parking in this vicinity and have received
similar requests from other Monte Bello Preserve users over the
years. District staff has spent considerable time investigating
the possibility of providing such a parking area.
At the current time, two major problems exist in proceeding with
immediately installing public parking in the area. First, a
significant amount of grading would have to occur to accommodate as
few as 10 to 15 vehicles on any local site the District now owns .
The visual impact of this grading would be unacceptable on the
scenic values of the open ridge. Secondly, an open, public parking
lot in the vicinity of the docent parking lot would require a high
degree of surveillance which we or supportive neighbors are not
able to provide at this time.
Our planning staff is focusing on identifying areas where a parking
lot can be sensitively located. In addition, working with our
field staff, they are identifying ways to effectively manage the
lot. This focus includes looking at installing the lot on private
lands in the vicinity, and working with District tenants and
neighbors to assist us in acquiring or managing an appropriate
site. Rest assured our staff will continue to push for planning
and creating this lot. Please contact David Hansen, Land Manager
at the District office, for an update on our progress in the next
few months.
Sincerely,
Nonette Hanko
President, Board of Directors
cc: Board of Directors
201 San Antonio Circle, Suite C-135 • Mountain View, California 94040 • Phone: (415) 949-5500 • FAX: (415) 949-5679
General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Richard Bishop,Betsy Crowder,Katherine Duffy,Nonette Hanko,Teena Henshaw,Robert McKibbin,Edward Shelley
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
,� - Meeting 90-28
Nov. 14 , 1990
I RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF
Hoard President Ack-ledge(Respond
ONE j
Director Acknavledge/Respond
oa �,
Staff Acknowledge/Respond '..
Draft Response Attached
C Scaff to be Directed co Prepare Draft ,
G Response for Hoard Cansid e:at inn per
' Hoard Direct,(s)
22 October 1990 Nn Response Necessary
Board of Directors'
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
201 San Antonio Circle, suite C-135
OFFICERS Mountain View, California 94040
I}our I,, I-anmer I
Norma„ Kl,m Honorable Members of the Board:
II`"" I l"'t The proposed "trail use policies" arrived in my office on Friday, and thus
Antonio R,,-maim I regret there is not time to secure review and approval of a position of the
I. Western States Endurance Run board of directors prior to our possible
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T,, action on 24 October. Therefore please consider these comments as those of
BOARD OF this individual, a trail runner who resides in Palo Alto and also both teaches
DIRECTORS
,John Demorest and practices natural resources law.
t`Iona Freeman
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Fred NornhruA, III
Norman Klein Overall, the MROSD Board committee and staff should be commended
Dt q,la, II. Latimer
u,.her Lind. ?LD for production of a balanced and rational policy. Indeed, when your policy
rlar",n o. Livermore Antonio Rns,mann becomes final, we will share it with the USFS and California State Parks
B111 Sfainhr„"l officials with whom we deal at Western States so that perspective as an
cart' T,,,l,', NIA) your
Betiv real. R.N. urban open space district can benefit them.
This writer has but two concrete suggestions. First, I endorse the
nomenclature that does not attempt to distinguish between types of foot
traffic, and therefore support one that treats the hiker, race walker, and trail
runner alike. It is not the different forms of foot travel that produce the
potential adverse impacts, but the intensity of use; 30 hikers in a group can
be as disruptive of the individual runner or equestrian as much as 30 runners
or riders can disrupt the individual hiker. Regulations of types of users
should focus on quantity and time of use, not an attempted distinction
between types of feet.
Second, this writer endorses the availability of corridors (vice specific
trails) to all users. Some trails should be closed to trail bikes; some P
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to horses. As a corollary, if parallel trails are built to accommodate trail
bikes, even as a trail runner I would prefer that these trails be excluded to
foot use. The trail bikers (and equestrians) are legitimately your constituents
as much as the hikers and runners, and are entitled to your accommodation.
clo Helen and Norman Klein, 11139 1�4ace River Court, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 (916) 638-1161
If narrow trails are created to enable the trail bikers to follow their pursuit
(and within budget and environment, they should be), then in fairness to
those bikers and to their safety as well as ours, we runners should not be on
those trails.
Please accept these brief comments in your deliberations. As I have
explained to your staff and to Director Hanko, our work on the Western
States Trail has been a near-full-time avocation in the past three years,
affording little time to participate with your Board committee or the Trails
Council. As a constituent this writer is gratified to see the work you have
done in our behalf.
Finally, this occasion permits me to congratulate the Board and District
on the first-rate conference you conducted in September, and the
preeminence in the world-wide open space movement that you have
established. It was an honor to have participated in moderating the session
that brought our friends from overseas.
Respectfully yours,
ICI
AZn7o rRossmann
cc: Western States Endurance Run
Doug Latimer
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
DRAFT RESPONSE PREPARED BY STAFF FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
Mr. Antonio Rossmann
380 Hayes Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Dear Mr. Rossmann:
Thank you for your letter and comments on the District ' s proposed
trail use policies . The Board of Directors reviewed and
tentatively adopted the trail use policies at their October 24 ,
1990 meeting. Final adoption of the policies occurred at the
November 14 , 1990 meeting, allowing the Board time to consider your
recommendations . I attach a copy of the policies and revisions for
your reference.
The concept of allowing all trails to be open to foot traffic
versus hikers was controversial , as was the idea of trails versus
trail corridors . After much discussion on both, the Board chose to
adopt the alternate referring to hikers (vs. foot traffic) and the
alternate of trails (vs . trail corridors) .
Level of use is only one element contributing to the potential
problems on the trails. Speed is also a very important element, as
are trail conditions and courtesy towards others. Hiking is the
slowest means of travel and has the lowest impact on trail use.
By allowing all trails to be open to hikers , we feel we are serving
the widest spectrum of trail users . With the exception of visitors
with limited physical capabilities , any trail user (bicyclist,
equestrian or runner) who chooses to walk may use any District
trail . Two trails currently limited to hiker use are the
interpretive trails at Los Trancos and Monte Bello Open Space
Preserve. These trails were initially designed for hikers who
wished to focus on environmental interpretation (i .e. , self-guided
brochure, numbered stations, narrow winding tread, and natural
obstacles of interest) . Trail uses other than slow-moving hikers
are not appropriate due to these design constraints and frequent
visitation by large groups of people, including small children.
Although the exception, we have had some cases where runners who,
intent on maintaining their pace, have obstructed environmental
education groups. If all trails were to be maintained for faster
201 San Antonio Circle, Suite C-135 - Mountain View, California 94040 * Phone: (415) 949-5500 * FAX: (415) 949-5679
General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Richard Bishop,Betsy Crowder,Katherine Duffy;Nonette Hanko,Teena Henshaw,Robert McKibbin,Edward Shelley
Mr. Antonio Rossmann
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speeds of 'foot traffic' , the District would have a responsibility
to provide a reasonable degree of safety and enjoyment, including
access without obstacles and passing space.
The next step is to determine guidelines to aid in implementation
of the policies. The guidelines will be formulated in a series of
public workshops . This process was used for the policy development
and it enabled interested parties to become very involved. We will
add your name to the mailing list for the meetings .
Sincerely,
Nonette Hanko
President, Board of Directors
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF
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Meeting 9P >ard President Acknowledge/Respond
Nov. 14 , _ j
Director Acknowledge/Respond
Staff Acknowledge/Respond
Draft Response Attached
Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft
Response for Board Consideration per
Board Directive(s)
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No Response Necessary f
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SEPT. 25, 1990
DEAR EDITOR,
OVER THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS MID PENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT (MPROSD) HAS RECOGNIZED THE GROWING PROBLEM OF MOUNTAIN
BICYCLISTS INTIMIDATING OTHER OPEN SPACE DISTRICT USERS. IN RESPONSE
TO THESE CONCERNS, MPROSD DRAFTED A TRAIL USE POLICY DOCUMENT. AFTER
SEVERAL ITERATIONS OF THE DOCUMENT, HIKERS HAVE CLEARLY LOST THE
BATTLE TO KEEP THE OPEN SPACE DISTRICT A SAFE, STRESS FREE PLACE TO
HIKE. WHILE MPROSD WRITES THAT "THE DISTRICT IS CONCERNED BOTH WITH
THE SAFETY OF ALL TRAIL USERS AND THE ENJOYMENT OF THEIR OPEN SPACE
EXPERIENCE", MPROSD DEMONSTRATES THAT SAFETY IS NOT NEARLY AS
IMPORTANT AS LAND AQUISTION BY STATING IN THE FINAL ITERATION:
SECTION 2.2
WITHIN BUDGETARY AND STAFFING CONSTRAINTS, MAKE REASONABLE
EFFORTS TO PROVIDE SAFE CONDITIONS FOR ALL TRAIL USERS.
WHAT IS MPROSD'S DEFINITION OF RESONABLE EFFORTS? AT A RECENT
MPROSD MEETING IT WAS ANNOUNCED THAT LAND HOLDINGS WERE AT 150% OF
PROJECTED, AND THAT RANGER STAFFING WAS AT 100%. IT WAS ALSO
STATED THAT ALTHOUGH THERE WAS PLENTY OF MONEY FOR LAND ACQUISITION
AND LITIGATION, THERE WAS NO MONEY TO HIRE MORE RANGERS. HOWEVER,
AFTER MANY RANGERS TESTIFIED THAT THEY COULD NOT PATROL OFTEN ENOUGH
TO DEAL EFFECTIVELY WITH THE PROBLEMS CREATED BY MOUNTAIN BICYCLISTS,
THE MPROSD BOARD AGREED TO HIRE ONE ENTIRE NEW RANGER.
ARE REASONABLE EFFORTS ENOUGH? AT A RECENT MPROSD TRAIL USE
COMMITTEE MEETING A MEMBER OF RESPONSIBLE ORGANIZED MOUNTAIN PEDALERS
(ROMP) SPOKE. HE DEMANDED TO KNOW WHY JONES GULCH TRAIL WAS STILL
CLOSED TO MOUNTAIN BICYCLISTS AS HIKERS NO LONGER USE IT. MPROSD
REGULARLY RECEIVES LETTERS FROM HIKERS ASKING FOR MORE PROTECTION FROM
MOUNTAIN BICYCLISTS, AND IS WELL AWARE THAT MANY HIKERS HAVE BEEN SO
BADLY INTIMIDATED BY MOUNTAIN BICYCLISTS THAT THEY NO LONGER USE
CERTAIN TRAILS.
WHAT ABOUT THE FUTURE? ALREADY QUITE A FEW HIKERS HAVE BEEN
INJURED BY MOUNTAIN BICYCLISTS. NO,ONE HAS BEEN KILLED YET, BUT
ONE OF THESE DAYS IT WILL HAPPEN FOLLOWED PROBABLY BY A LARGE LEGAL
AWARD. IS THE PUBLIC READY TO PICK UP THE TAB FOR MPROSD SHORT
SIGHTEDNESS IN BUDGETING ALMOST ALL ITS MONEY FOR LAND AQUISTION,
WHILE BUDGETING VERY LITTLE MONEY FOR SAFETY? AREAS THAT HAVE BEEN
SET ASIDE FOR SAFE PEDESTRIAN/EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES SHOULD REMAIN FREE
OF VEHICULAR TRAFFIC PROBLEMS.
SINCERELY,
CORNELL R. SCANLAN
844 SANTA PAULA AVE.
SUNNYVALE, CALIF. 94086
(408) 733-7989 (H)
(408) 756-3692 (W)
OCT 25, 1990
DEAR MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
I AM SENDING A COPY OF MY ORIGINAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR THAT WAS
HIGHLY COMPACTED BY THE MERCURY NEWS STAFF. FROM THE ENTIRE LETTER
MY SOURCE (S) OF INFORMATION SHOULD BE CLEARER, AND MY HOPE IS THAT
EVENTUALLY THE TRAILS WILL BECOME NOT ONLY A SAFER PLACE TO HIKE,
BUT ALSO REVERSE THE TREND OF THEM BECOMING MORE FREEWAY LIKE.
ON ANOTHER MATTER, LAST NIGHT THERE WAS ONE CHANGE TO THE TRAIL
USE POLICY PREAMBLE THAT I DID NOT ORIGINALLY OBJECT TO, BUT I DO NOW.
THIS CHANGE CHANGED THE 1ST SENTENCE OF THE 3RD PARAGRAH
FROM:
THE COMBINATION OF TRAIL CONDITIONS, LEVELS OF USE, AND THE MIX OF
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USES LEAD TO CONFLICTS.
TO:
THE COMBINATION OF TRAIL CONDITIONS, LEVELS OF USE, AND THE MIX OF
USES MAY LEAD TO CONFLICTS.
THE FIRST STATMENT IS A STRONG WARNING OF CONDITIONS TO BE AVOIDED,
WHILE THE SECOND STATEMENT IMPLIES THAT THESE CONDITIONS ARE NOT
NECESSARILY SOMETHING TO BE AVOIDED. BELOW ARE FURTHER EXAMPLES
OF STATEMENTS WHOSE MEANINGS WOULD BE CHANGED IF A "MAY" WERE INSERTED:
A) SMOKING CAUSES CANCER.
B) DRUNK DRIVING CAUSES ACCIDENTS.
C) GUNS KILL.
EVEN THOUGH THE ABOVE STATEMENTS (A-C) ARE NOT TRUE MOST OF THE TIME,
THEY ARE TRUE OFTEN ENOUGH TO WARRENT STRONG WARNINGS, AND SO ALSO IS
THE STATEMENT ON TRAIL USE. I URGE THE BOARD TO CONSIDER DROPPING THE
"MAY" THAT IT ADDED.
SINCERELY,
Cdv� x 3 C4L
CORNELL SCANLAN
844 SANTA PAULA AVE
SUNNYVALE, CALIF. 94086
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
DRAFT RESPONSE PREPARED BY STAFF FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
Mr. Cornell Scanlan
844 Santa Paula Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Dear Mr. Scanlan:
The Board of Directors considered your letter regarding trail use
policies of October 25, 1990 at their November 14 , 1990 meeting.
While you provide an interesting case on removal of the word "may" ,
we feel that "may" , used in this context, tempers the statement and
is an appropriate use of the word.
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank you for your
valuable input during the public hearings on the District ' s Trail
Use Policies . We hope that you will be attending the upcoming
public hearings on guidelines as well !
Sincerely,
Nonette Hanko
President, Board of Directors
201 San Antonio Circle, Suite C 135 •Mountain View, California 94040 • Phone: (415) 949-5500 FAX: (415) 949-5679
General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Richard Bishop,Betsy Crowder,Katherine Duffy,Nonette Hanko,Teena Henshaw,Robert McKibbin,Edward Shellev
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
ft-90-136
(Meeting90-2c
November 14, 1990)
P RERT O
November 4, 1990
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
RESPONSIBILITY & PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager; D. Woods, Principal
Open Space Planner;
M. Gunde rt, Open Space
ace
Planner; C. Bruins, Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: Final Adoption of Trail Use Policies
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt the Trail Use Policies as amended at your October 24, 1990 meeting and
contained in this report.
Discussion: At your-October 24, 1990 meeting, you considered the trail use policies
contained in report R-90-121. Many of the policies were revised at the meeting. An
edited copy of the trail use policies is attached. The additions to individual policies are
highlighted, and deleted words are lined-out.
In order to allow time for public comment, the final adoption of the trail use policies was
deferred until your November 14, 1990 meeting. Two letters were received on the trail
use policies and are included in your packet with proposed responses. No further public
comment has been received.
I,
201 San Antonio Circle, Suite C-135 -Mountain View, California 94040 - Phone: (415) 949-5500 - FAX: (415) 949-5679
General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Richard Bishop,Betsy Crowder,Katherine Duffy,Nonette Hanko,Teena Henshaw,Robert McKibbin,Edward Shelley
Report 90-136 Page 2
DRAFT TRAIL USE POLICIES
(as amended 5/22/90, 6/6/90, 7/12/90, 8/2/90, 8/9/90, 8/17/90, 9/13/90, and 10/24/90)
PREAMBLE
One of the District's basic policy statements is that it will "follow a land management policy
that provides proper care of open space land, allowing access appropriate to the nature
of the land and consistent with ecological values". As a result of the rapidly increasing
level of trail use and the increased types of trail use, it is necessary to adopt more specific
policies on trail use in order to effectively implement this basic policy statement.
The District is concerned both with the safety of all trail users and the enjoyment of their
open space experience. The purpose for which people use open space trails varies
depending on individual or group needs. Visitors may come to observe nature in a
protected environment, experience tranquility, exercise in a non-urban setting,or any
combination of these. The means by which visitors use trails also varies - be it hiking,
except
running, on bicycle, on horseback, or in a wheelchair.
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The combination of trail conditions, level of use, and the mix of uses ffi".......... lead to conflicts.
Sweh conflicts result in negative environmental impacts, unpleasant user experiences or
even unsafe situations. Conflicts are related to several factors, including:
• The relative speeds of different users.
• Existing trail conditions, such as poor line-of-sight, narrowness, steep slopes and
wide-open stretches of trail that might encourage excessive speed.
• A lack of knowledge of, or disregard for, trail use etiquette and
regulations by all types of users.
• A high concentration of use in certain areas.
This set of policies is intended as a guide in establishing trail use designations throughout
the District which will promote safe and enjoyable experiences for all who use the District
lands. These policies are not intended to restrict who may use the District trails, but they
may restrict how or under what conditions the trails are to be used.
POLICIES
1.0 The District will endeavor to provide a variety of satisfying trail use opportunities
on open space preserves throughout the District. More specifically, the District will
endeavor to:
1.1 Provide multiple use on individual trails where such use is consistent with
the balance of these policies.
Report 90-136 Page 3
1.2 Protect the opportunity for undiStUFbed--itranquil) nature study and
observation, especially in those areas identified as providing a unique
wilderness experience.
2.0 The District will designate appropriate use(s) for each trail. Uses will be allowed
that are consistent with District's objectives for sound resource management and
safe and compatible use. More specifically, the District will:
2.1 Allow trail use appropriate to the nature of the land and consistent with the
protection of the natural, scenic and aesthetic values of open-space.
2.2 Within budgetary and staffing constraints, make reasonable efforts to
provide safe conditions for all trail users.
2.3 Evaluate trail user needs, concerns, quality of experience, impacts, and the
compatibility of various uses. Those uses creating the least conflict among
trail users and the least environmental impact will be given greatest
preference in trail use planning.
2.4a Ensure that all District trails will be accessible to hiking Yeet tFaffiey,--GR
2.4b EAGUFe that all DiStFiet tFail Feutes (eerrideFS) will be aeeessible te hiking
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2.6a WheFe anetheF use Whia, t I hi�:*��:, I Ing..Use
consistent th
adversely impacts eF etheF user safety, the use eFeating
the-impact may be restricted or redirected Oe adjaGent tFails). The intention
is not to restrict access by any individual, but rather to limit incompatible
uses and means of travel. OR
2.6b GtheF uses will be permitted, wheFe GGRGiSteRt with the above peliGi
WheFe sueh uses eFeate eenfliets, they may be FeStFieted eF, wheFe
pFaetieal, FediFeeted �e adjaeent tFails) The intention is Aet tE) FeStFiet.
aeeess by any indiYidual, bUt FatheF te lknk ineempatible uses aalcici MPAPIZ
ef tFavel.
3.0 The Board of Directors will adopt trail use guidelines as
an to aid the Board and staff in d,..... ing te theimplementatien ef these peli.,...
TF6i1 use guideliRes I A gill
A nuAlk ative and quaRtitative appFeaeh
deteffnining trail use designations iri the p am of po.1cies.
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4.0 Specific trail use designations will be established and reviewed periodically through
the Use and Management Planning Process, and will be subject to adopted Public
Notification Procedures. Trail use designations may change if use patterns
develop that are in conflict with these policies.
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4.1 In extreme cases where there is not sufficient time to comply with the Use
and management Planning Process, the Board of Directors or General
Manager may make an interim decision to limit use while providing an
evaluation process and timeline for final determination of the designated
use.
5.0 The District will endeavor, withiR budgetaFy eeRStFaints, to provide trail access for
a variety of physical capabilities and user needs (including persons with physical
limitations) in a manner consistent with resource protection goals, budgetary
sreii and with state and federal regulations.
6.0 The District will carry out management programs necessary for the implementation
of these trail use policies. The designation of appropriate trail use as a method of
minimizing trail use conflicts and environmental impacts will require a significant
increase in trail use measures such as education, physical improvements to trails
and enforcement of trail use regulations. More specifically the District will:
6.1 Support trail use actions with a strong educational program. The District
recognizes that education in proper trail etiquette and low impact use is a
key measure towards the reduction of negative trail use impacts.
6.2 Monitor trail use conditions on a regular basis. The purpose of a
monitoring program will be to evaluate current conditions and to determine
whether or not trail management programs, including maintenance,
reconstruction, education and use regulations are effective in addressing
user conflicts and environmental impacts, and to recommend changes if
necessary.
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trail use designations and regulations.
7.0 The District will work with other agencies, interest groups and private landowners
in an effort to promote an interconnecting trail system throughout the region. The
District recognizes that connections should be compatible with other jurisdiction
designations and land owner objectives as well as DiStFiGt tFail th"bs"b"' policies and
el -e guidelines.
8.0 The District recognizes that existing trail use characteristics such as the types of
use, conflicts, and impacts may change over time so that certain policies may no
longer be appropriate or a new policy may be required. Hence, these policies will
be subject to review and revision as deemed necessary by the Board of Directors,
and te following adopted Public Notification Procedures.
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R 90 - 122
(Meeting 90-218
November 14 , 1990)
REPORT
'Novefflber 5, 1990
To Board of Directors
FRO'1: H. Grench, General Manager
PREPARED BY: C . Britton, Land Acquisition Manager
SUBJECT: Cooperative Agreement with East Pal(-) Alta-, for Ownership and
^Ianagement of the Ravenswood Drill Line from Southern Pacific
Transportation Company
Recommended Action:
Adopt the accompanying Resolution of the Board of Directors of the
�Iidpeninsula Regional Open Space District Approving and Authorizing
Execution of an Agreement for Ownership and Management of Real Property,
and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Ai-n,- and All Other Documents
Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction (Ravenswood Open
Space Preserve , Lands of Southern Pacific Transportation Company).
Discussion:
your meeting of April 26 , 1989 , you approved the acquisition of the
Ravenswood Drill" track easement from Southern Pacific Transportation
Company under the National Trails Act (see report R-89--76 , dated April 20 ,
1989) . As noted in that report , the City of East Palo Alto would accept
title to and manage the, portion of the track easement extending southerly
from the east end of Purdue (Pomona) Ave . The District would acquire the
rights lying to the north for a projected portion of the Bay Front 'Frail ,
while the southerly area would be for local purposes .
,The attached agreement details the conditions for the separation of
ownership of this rail line easement . One c)f the more important aspects is
that East Palo Alto is contemplating a r(-)adwav which might require all of
the District portion of tl,'Ie track line . if that comes to pass , the
agreement provides for trail relocation by East Palo Alto. The agreement
also pro-,.7ides for District cooperation provided that no wetlands are
affected by the roadway project .
201 San Antonio Circle, Suite C-135 -Mountain View, California 94040 - Phone: (415) 949-5500 - FAX: (415) 949-5679
General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Richard Bishop,Betsy Crowder,Katherine Duffy,Nonette Hanko,Teena Henshaw,Robert McKibbin,Edward Shelley
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT FOR OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT OF
REAL PROPERTY, AND AUTHORIZING GENERAL
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL OTHER
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO CLOSING
OF THE TRANSACTION (RAVENSWOOD OPEN SPACE
PRESERVE, LANDS OF SOUTHERN PACIFIC
TRANSPORTATION COMPANY)
The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District does resolve as follows:
Section One. The Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does hereby approve and
authorize execution of the "Agreement" for the ownership and
management of real property by the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District and the City of East Palo Alto, a copy of which is
attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof , and
authorizes the President or other appropriate officer to execute
said Agreement on behalf of the District upon the President ' s
execution of the Fiscal Agreement Between the Redevelopment
Agency of the City of East Palo Alto and the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District for the Ravenswood Industrial Area
Development Project Area
Section Two. The General Manager of the District shall
cause to be given appropriate notice of acceptance to City. The
General Manager further is authorized to execute any and all
other documents necessary or appropriate to the closing of the
transaction.
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RESOLUTION N0. 652
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RESOLUTI9 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAST PAW ALTO
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY AND MI DPENINSULA REGIONAL
OPEN SPACE DISTRICT WHICH PROVIDES IN PART FOR THE CITY TO ACCEPT
CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY
WHEREAS, MidPeninsula Regional Open Space District ("Open Space District") has
secured National Trails Act Status for the Southern Pacific Transportation Company' s
Ravenswood Branch railroad spur line ("Ravenswood Drill") located within the City of
East Palo Alto ("City") , as more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto
and incorporated herein. The National Trails Act requires that the Ravenswood Drill
be available for development and use for public recreational trail purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Open Space District has requested that the City accept conveyance
of the Ravenswood Drill from the Southern Pacific Transportation Company and in turn
convey to the Open Space District a portion of the Ravenswood Drill as more
particularly described in Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that it is in the City's best interest to
accept conveyance of the Ravenswood Drill and convey to the Open Space District a
portion of the Ravenswood Drill in accordance with the terms and conditions of the
Agreement by and between the City and the Open Space District.
N(X, 7HR SPORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City agrees to enter into the
Agreement by and between the Open Space District in the form of Exhibit C attached
and incorporated herein. a-
BE IT FAR RESOLVED, that the City agrees to accept conveyance of that
property more particularly described in Exhibit A, pursuant to the terms and
conditions set forth in the Agreement attached as Exhibit C, and hereby authorizes
the City Manager to accept conveyance to the Property.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City agrees to convey to the Open Space
District that property more particularly described in Exhibit B pursuant to the
terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement attached as Exhibit C.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes the City
Manager to execute the Agreement and to perform such other acts consistent with the
terms of the Agreement, necessary to implement the Agreement.
This Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of East Palo Alto on April 16, 1990 and was passed by the following
vote:
AYES: Bostic, Mouton, Coats, Johnson, Vines
NOES: None
ASB,9a-' None APPROVED
Mayor William Vines
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ATTLSf:
City C
ler
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When Recorded Return to :
Karen M. Tiedemann
GOLDFARB & LIPMAN
One Montgomery Street
Telesis Tower , 23rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between
the City of EAST PALO ALTO, a municipal corporation of the
State of California (hereinafter "City" ) and MIDPENINSULA
REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, a public district (hereinafter
"District" ) .
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Southern Pacific Transportation Company
(hereinafter "Company") has heretofore petitioned the
Interstate Commerce Commission (hereinafter "I .C.C. ") for
approval to the abandonment of Company' s Ravenswood Branch
railroad spur line (hereinafter "Ravenswood Drill") located
within a parcel of real property more particularly described,
in Exhibit "A" , as attached hereto and by this reference made
a part hereof; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain agreement dated April
26, 1989 between Company and District (hereinafter "the
Agreement") , Company will move to re-open the proceedings of
I .C.C. for the purpose of securing I .C.C. ' s application of the
provisions of section 8(d) of National Trails System Act, 16
U.S.C. 1247(d) to the abandonment of Ravenswood Drill; and
WHEREAS , following I .C.C. ' s application of the provisions
of said National Trails System Act, the Ravenswood Drill
will be available for development and use for public
recreational trail purposes in accordance with said Act; and
WHEREAS , the Ravenswood Drill appears to be suitable
for development and use for public recreational trail
purposes; and
WHEREAS, City and District desire to define and preserve
the areas of their respective interest in connection with the
potential use of the Ravenswood Drill for a public use.
TERMS
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms and
conditions and mutual covenants herein contained, and subject
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to I . C. C. ' s anticipated application of the provisions of the
National Trails System Act to said abandonment ,
IT IS HEREBY AGREED by and between the parties hereto as
follows :
I . Obligations of District. In meeting its
obligations under this Agreement, District shall :
A. Obtain the dismissal of its Petition for Review
of I .C. C. ' s Decision served July 22 , 1987 , Docket
No . AB-12 (Sub-No. 118x) .
B . Pay to Company the sum of One Thousand Nine
Hundred Eighteen and No/100 Dollars ( $1 ,918 .00) ,
in accordance with the terms and conditions of
the Agreement dated April 26, 1989 .
C. Secure and deliver to City a Quitclaim Deed from
Company conveying all of Company' s right, title,
and interest in and to the Ravenswood Drill as
described in said Exhibit A to City.
D. Pay all expenses, including attorneys ' fees,
incurred by District in completing the foregoing
actions.
II . Obligations of City. In meeting its obligations
under this Agreement, City shall:
A. Accept and record a Quitclaim Deed from Company,
conveying all of Company' s right, title, and
interest in and to the Ravenswood Drill as
described in said Exhibit A to City.
B. Concurrently with its recordation of said
Quitclaim Deed, City shall execute and deliver to
District a Quitclaim Deed conveying to District
all of City's right, title, and interest in and
to that portion of the Ravenswood Drill lying
northerly of the northerly line of Purdue
(Pomona) Street, East Palo Alto, as further
described in Exhibit "B" as attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference ( "District
Property" )
C. Pay all expenses, including attorney' s fees,
incurred by the City in completing the foregoing
actions .
III . Trail Construction and Use.
A. District may, at its sole cost and expense, plan,
construct, maintain and operate a public
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recreational trail within the District ' s
Property . Alternatively, the District may, in
its sole discretion assign its rights hereunder
and its rights in the District Property to
another public agency for public trail use .
B. The City is contemplating redevelopment and/or a
new road alignment that may require all or a
portion of the Ravenswood Drill including the
District Property. In the event that City
requires all or a portion of the District
Property for redevelopment and/or road purposes
the City shall provide to the District land
comparable to the District Property to be used
.for public trail purposes . The City shall
attempt to provide the District with land for a
public trail that is separated from vehicular
traffic, however, the land provided may be part
of an integrated road network. In the event the
land provided to the District by the City as
replacement of the District Property in part of a
integrated road network or if the District has
constructed trail improvements on the District
Property the City shall construct or cause to be
constructed trail improvements on the land at the
Cityls cost. In the event the land provided to
the District by the City as replacement of the
District Property is not part of an integrated
road network and the District has not constructed
any trail improvements on the District Property,
the City shall have no obligation to construct
any trail improvements on such land. It in
understood that the District will oppose any
encroachment upon wetlands for trail use and/or
road use and the City, in providing comparable
property to the District to replace the District
Property, will use best effort to avoid
encroaching upon wetlands areas . In the event
the City requires all or a portion of the
Ravenswood Drill for redevelopment and/or road
purposes the District agrees to assist the City
in removing all or a portion of the Ravenswood
Drill from the National Trails System Act and
vill execute any and all documents necessary to
accomplish this purpose.
IV. Transfer of Surplus Interest. In the event the
City determines that it does not require a portion of
the Ravenswood Drill for redevelopment purposes or
other municipal purposes and declares that property
surplus land pursuant to the Surplus Lands Act,
Government Code Section 54220 et seq. , the City shall
first offer to quitclaim to the District, without
charge, its interest in and to any portion of such
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surplus land and the District shall be free to accept
and record such quitclaim deed or decline to receive
this portion of such surplus . In the event District
fails to accept such quitclaim, within thirty ( 30)
days of the City offering such quitclaim, City shall
be free to dispose of such interest as it deems fit ,
V. Time . Time is of the essence in this Agreement .
VI . Entire Contract. It is expressly agreed between
the parties that no alteration or variation of the
terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in
writing and signed by both parties and no oral
understanding or agreement not incorporated herein
shall be bi).-itoing on the parties hereto.
VII . Parties Independent. It is expressly agreed that
the parties shall be independent from each other in
the performance of their obligations hereunder, and
neither District nor any officer, employee, or agent
of District shall be City' s agent, employee, officer
or representative for any purpose; and neither City
nor any officer, employee or agency of City, shall be
District' s agent, employee, officer or representative
for any purpose.
VIII . Assignability. Without the written consent of the
parties this Agreement in not assignable in whole or
in part except as expressly permitted herein.
IX. Notice. All notices required hereunder shall be
served upon the District at:
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Old Mill Office Center
Building C, Suite 135
201 San Antonio Circle
Mountain View, CA 94040
ATTN: Herbert Grench, General Manager
415/949-5500
and upon the City at:
City of East Palo Alto
2415 University Avenue
East Palo .Alto, CA 94303
ATTN: Stanley H. Hall , City Manager
415/853-3100
X. Binding Upon Successors . This Agreement shall be
binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs ,
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administrators , executors , successors in interest and
assigns of each of the parties .
XI . Recordation. Upon execution of this Agreement ,
either party, at its sole cost may record this
Agreement in the Official Records of the County of
San Mateo .
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this
Agreement in duplicate on the day of ,
1990 .
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO
SPACE DISTRICT
By: By:' n - T
ATTEST:
ATTEST'J
s.
District Clerk City Clerk
Date: Date
02/22/90
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R—9 0 111
(Meeting 90-28
November 14 , 1990)
REPORT
November 5 , 1990
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: East Palo Alto Redevelopment Agency Tax Increment Sharing
Agreement
Recommended Action:
Adopt the accompanying Resolution of the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional open Space District Approving Agreement with the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of East Palo Alto Covering Tax Increment
from Ravenswood Industrial Development Project and Authorizing Execution
Thereof .
Introduction: At your meeting of January 24 , 1990 , you considered my
report of January 16 regarding the Property Tax Allocation for Proposed
East Palo Alto Ravenswood Industrial Development Project (see report R-90-
12) . You adopted a resolution that would guarantee a 2% annual increase in
the District ' s property tax revenue from the project area . At the same
time I indicated that I would endeavor to negotiate a more favorable
arrangement to the District for pass-through of some of the increment .
Discussion: Following my report to the Fiscal Review Committee (please see
attached memorandum dated April 20 , 1990) and as a result of meetings with
representatives of the Redevelopment Agency, we have reached agreement on
the following terms that are being recommended to our respective boards :
1 ) District will receive the 2% pass-through for the next two years .
2) District will receive 65% of the District ' s share of the
increment generated under the project thereafter .
Note that the agreement in 1989 with the Redwood City Redevelopment Agency
allowed for a 40% pass-through and only for the area being added to the
redevelopment area at the time. In the present case the probable fiscal
detriment to the District as a result of the project was easier to
establish, although the terms of the agreement are definitely a compromise
between the District ' s estimates of fiscal impact and the agency' s
arguments that the impact will not be nearly as great as those estimates .
The District will receive an estimated $1 . 4 million in 1990 dollars as a
result of this agreement .
201 San Antonio Circle, Suite C-135 •Mountain View, California 94040 - Phone: (415) 949-5500 •FAX: (415) 949-5679
General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Richard Bishop,Betsy Crowder,Katherine Duffy,Nonette Hanko,Teena Henshaw Robert McKibbin,Edward Shelley
FISCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO AND THE MIDPENINSULA
REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
(Ravenswood Industrial Area Redevelopment Project Area)
This Agreement is entered into as of this day of
1990 by and between The Redevelopment Agency of
the City of East Palo Alto, a public body, politic and corporate
("Agency") and the MidPeninsula Regional Open Space District, a
public body organized under the laws of the State of California
("District") .
RECITALS
A. The City Council of the City of East Palo Alto has
adopted a redevelopment plan ("Redevelopment Plan") for the
Ravenswood Industrial Area Redevelopment Project (the "Project")
pursuant to the California Community Redevelopment Law (Health
and Safety Code, Section 33000, et sea. ) .
B. Pursuant to Article XVI, Section 16 of the California
Constitution, Health and Safety Code Section 33670, et sea. , and
the Redevelopment Plan, in
in the assessed values of the
property within the project area ("Project Area") above the sum
of the assessed values as shown on the 1989-90 assessment roll
will result in that portion of property taxes levied each year on
such increases in assessed values being paid to the Agency as tax
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increment to pay the principal and interest on loans, monies
advanced to or indebtedness incurred by the Agency to finance or
refinance, in whole or in part, redevelopment in accordance with
the Redevelopment Plan.
C. Section 33401 of the California Health and Safety Code
provides that a redevelopment agency may pay to any taxing agency
any amounts of money which, in the Agency's determination, are
necessary and appropriate to alleviate any financial burden or
detriment caused to such taxing agency by a redevelopment
project.
D. The Agency and the District have determined that
increased development in the Project Area resulting from the
Redevelopment Plan will increase use of the District's open space
and recreational facilities in and around the Project Area from
passive facilities to active facilities. The increased use of
the District's facilities will increase the District's need for
ranger services, maintenance and equipment by an estimated
$160, 000 per year. In order to alleviate this burden and
detriment or potential burden and detriment to the District,
certain actions as set forth below are required.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Agency and the District agree as
follows:
Section 1. Payments to the District
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(a) This Section 1 shall apply only with respect to the
portion of the taxes levied each year upon taxable property in
the Project Area which otherwise would be allocated and paid
entirely to the Agency pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section
33670 (the "Tax Increment") and more particularly with respect to
the portions of Tax Increment that but for the provision of tax
increment financing in the Redevelopment Plan would have been
allocated and paid to the District (such portion is hereinafter
referred to as the "District's Share") .
(b) Beginning in fiscal year 1991-92 and continuing through
fiscal year 1992-93, the Agency shall pay to the District a
portion of Tax Increment received by the Agency in an amount
equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the District's Share
attributable to increases in assessed value of the taxable
property in the Project Area, as the assessed value is
established by the assessment roll last equalized prior to the
effective date of the ordinance adopting the Redevelopment Plan
(as provided in California Health and Safety Code Section
33670 (a) ) , which are, or otherwise would be, calculated annually
pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 110. 1 of the Revenue and
Taxation Code. The parties understand and intend that such
amount shall equal one hundred percent (100%) of the property tax
revenue which would have been allocated to the District had the
District made the election pursuant to Health and Safety Code
Section 33676 (a) (2) .
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(c) Beginning in fiscal year 1993-1994 and continuing until
expiration of the Redevelopment Plan, the Agency shall pay to the
District sixty-five percent (65%) of the District's Share of the
Tax Increment from the Project Area.
(d) The Agency shall make the payments required by Section
1(b) with respect to a given Fiscal Year by July 31 of the
succeeding Fiscal Year, unless the Agency does not receive the
payments of Tax Increment to which it is entitled until after the
end of the Fiscal Year, in which event the Agency shall make the
payment required by Section 1(b) as promptly as possible
following the Agency's actual receipt of such Tax Increment.
Section 2 . Use of Payments. The District agrees that on a
cumulative basis the District shall expend funds no less than the
payments received pursuant to Section 1 above to service, patrol,
maintain, acquire, develop, and expand the District's open space
facilities in the Ravenswood Open Space Preserve. Upon request
of the Agency, but no more often than annually, the District
shall provide an accounting for its expenditures of such funds,
which shall take into account not only actual expenditures for
operating costs and capital improvements but also set-asides for
overhead, reserves, contingencies, depreciation and other
allowances to the same extent such allowances are considered for
accounting purposes generally by the District. In the event that
the District has not expended these required funds, the District
shall show how it expects to do so on a cumulative basis, and if
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the Agency is not satisfied, the parties agree in good faith to
reconsider the financial burden or detriment to the District
caused by the Project to determine the appropriate level of
payments to the District pursuant to Section 1(c) above.
Section 3 . payments as Indebtedness. The Agency's
obligations to make payments to the District under Section 1
shall constitute an indebtedness of the Agency within the meaning
of Health and Safety Code Section 33670, and the Agency shall
claim the amounts payable under Section 1 in its annual statement
of indebtedness filed with the County Auditor-Controller pursuant
to Health and Safety Code Section 33675.
Section 4. Limitations on Revenue Sharing. Notwithstanding
any other provision in this Agreement, no payments shall be made
to the District by the Agency or received directly by the
District from the County Auditor:
(a) Which would exceed the amount, annually, that the
District would have otherwise received from property taxes from
the Project Area had the Redevelopment Plan not been adopted; or
(b) The receipt of which would cause the District to
violate its expenditure limitations under Article XIIIB of the
California Constitution; or
(c) Which would be contrary to the provisions of Section
33401 of the Community Redevelopment Law or violate any other
provision of the Community Redevelopment Law or the laws of the
State of California.
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Any excess amounts under subsections (a) , (b) or (c) above
shall be retained by the Agency for distribution, in the Agency's
sole discretion, to other taxing entities or for the purposes of
paying indebtedness incurred by the Agency in carrying out the
Project.
Section 5. Section 33676 Election Superseded. The parties
agree that this Agreement supersedes any election previously or
subsequently made or purported to be made by the District
pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33676; that any such
election or purported election shall be null and void and of no
further force or effect; and that the District shall receive no
payment of Tax Increment other than as expressly provided in this
Agreement.
Section 6. Priority of Agency's Obligations. The
obligation of the Agency to make any payment pursuant to this
Agreement shall be subordinate to the Agency's obligation to make
payments of principal, interest or other amounts on or in
connection with bonds, notes or other indebtedness heretofore or
hereafter issued by the Agency to finance the implementation of
the Redevelopment Plan. An Agency obligation to make payments,
pursuant to a reimbursement agreement or similar agreement, to
reimburse or otherwise compensate a person or entity who is
obligated to make payments of principal, interest or other amount
on bonds, notes or other indebtedness issued by the Agency to
finance the implementation of the Redevelopment Plan, shall be
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deemed to be an obligation in connection with such bonds, notes
or other indebtedness for purposes of this Agreement. The
District agrees to execute and acknowledge any other
documentation that may be necessary to give effect to this
Agreement, including, but not limited to, the subordination
provisions of this Section 6.
If, as a result of the subordination provided for in this
section 6, the payments to the District are reduced below the
amount otherwise payable to the District pursuant to this
Agreement, then such reductions shall be treated as an advance by
the District which shall be repaid by the Agency. The unpaid
principal balance thereof shall bear interest at the rate paid by
the State of California Local Agency Investment Fund or its
successor entity. The advances and accrued interest shall be
repaid as promptly as possible.
Section 7. No Contest of Redevelopment Plan. The District
acknowledges and agrees that the obligations to be undertaken by
the Agency pursuant to this Agreement will effectively eliminate
any financial burden or detriment to the District that would
otherwise be caused by the adoption of the Redevelopment Plan.
setting forth the obligations
In consideration of this Agreement g g
of the Agency, the District is withdrawing any opposition to and
foregoing right to contest the establishment of the
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Redevelopment Plan for the Project, including but not limited to,
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instituting or joining in litigation; and the Agency recognizes
this as good and legal consideration.
Section 8. Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall be
effective as of the date that the ordinance enacted by the City
Council of the City of East Palo Alto adopting the Redevelopment
Plan for the Project becomes effective and shall terminate upon
the earlier of (a) the expiration of the Redevelopment Plan, or
(b) the entry of a final judgment of a court of competent
jurisdiction which invalidates the Redevelopment Plan or any of
the proceedings in connection therewith. Following termination,
neither of the parties shall have any further rights or
obligations under this Agreement.
Section 9. Defense of Litigation. In the event litigation
is initiated attacking the validity of this Agreement, each party
shall in good faith defend and seek to uphold the Agreement.
Section 10. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes
the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subjects
covered herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Agency and the District have
executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
Attest: REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO
By: John Bostic, Chairman
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT
By:
Its:
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO COVERING
TAX INCREMENT FROM RAVENSWOOD INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION
THEREOF
The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District does resolve as follows:
1. That certain FISCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO AND THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT COVERING TAX
INCREMENT FROM RAVENSWOOD INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT, a copy of which is affixed hereto and by
reference made a part hereof , is hereby approved and
the President of the Board of Directors is authorized
to execute the same on behalf of the District, upon
execution by the Redevelopment Agency.
2. Resolution No. 90-04 , adopted January 24, 1990 ,
pursuant to Section 33676 of the Health and Safety
Code, is hereby rescinded upon execution of the
agreement by the President of the Board of Directors .
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
OLD MILL OFFICE CENTER,BUILDING C,SUITE 135
201 SAN ANTONIO CIRCLE.MOUNTAIN VIEW,CALIFORNIA 94040
(415)949-5500
MEMORANDUM
April 20, 1990
TO: Paul Scannell , Assistant County Manager, County of San Mateo
FROM: Herbert Grench, General Manager, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District
'SUBJECT: Fiscal Impact of East Palo Alto Ravenswood Redevelopment Project
Introduction: Contained herein is my contribution to the report of the
Fiscal Review Committee.
First, I would like to place the fiscal impacts of this particular project
in the context of the District ' s program and sources of revenue. The
District now owns and manages over 32, 000 acres of land in 24 open space
preserves . We are attempting to complete our greenbelt and trails
acquisition program while at the same time developing public access
facilities for the preserves . Site use for preserves has increased
dramatically in the last few years to levels , in some cases , experienced in
bus we a count arks . Thus find ourselves in the difficult financial
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position of finding sufficient funds to acquire missing critical pieces of
the greenbelt , to develop lands for public use , and to maintain and patrol
the land responsibly.
The only significant stable sources of revenue for the District are
property taxes and interest earned on temporarily idle funds . Collection
of fees for site use is not feasible, and the District receives no share of
sales tax or road funds . Fortunately, we have been able at times to
receive grants for acquisition and development projects , but these cannot
be counted upon.
The District ' s plan is to fund new land acquisition primarily through the
issuance of new debt and thereby spread the costs over time. Aside from
debt service , site development and operations costs use the lion' s share of
tax and interest dollars . We are currently adding field staff at the rate
of two or three per year and furnishing necessary capital equipment for
their use. The District is in a staged program of site development. For
j example , in San Mateo County, we have just finished up parking, trails , and
other facilities at Windy Hill and Purisima Creek Open Space Preserves , and
are currently putting the finishing touches on an almost $1 million
development project at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. In the East Palo
Alto baylands we are just completing trails and parking development for
Ravenswood Open Space Preserve. The development was done in cooperation
with the county, but the District will continue to manage the site. We are
currently adding field staff at the rate of two or three per year and
furnishing necessary capital equipment for their use.
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Herbert Grench,General Manager;Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibben,Teena Henshaw,Edward Shelley,Nonette Hanko,Gerry Andean,Richard Bishop
Thus, although the District is alive and well , we are stretched rather thin
in the program we are trying to provide. The current annual total tax
increment contribution by the District for redevelopment projects in San
Mateo County would pay the salaries of almost three rangers , for example.
The "loss" from two established projects in Santa Clara County is also
considerable. Therefore, any loss of tax revenue funds we might otherwise
have received is of great concern.
Fiscal Impacts : Based upon the Redevelopment Agency' s projection of the
incremental tax revenue for the "project alternative, " the District could
lose" $2 , 350 , 000 over the life of the project . To the extent that the new
residents in the housing provided by the housing set-aside, and the people
brought into the District ' s service area by the new. jobs created by the
project are not currently using the services of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District, additional land, preserve development, patrol ,
maintenance, and overhead would have to be provided by the District to
maintain the same service level .
The District ' s 1989-1990 debt service of $10 , 565, 730 is 51 percent of
budgeted expenditures and 138 percent of tax revenue , including prior years
redemptions and state subventions, the difference being funded by reserves ,
which are being depleted.
The District ' s controller estimates that debt service will be $39 , 225, 000
between fiscal years 1989-1990 and 1994-1995 inclusive, and $179 , 000 , 000
over the next 20 years . Since the first claim on tax revenues is debt
service, our concern is that this and any other redevelopment projects that
reduce tax revenue that the District might have otherwise received will
reduce the ability of the District to provide adequate public access
facilities to District preserves and necessary operations expenses. We are
also concerned that the District ' s credit rating may be adversely affected
by tax "losses" from this redevelopment project, particularly incrementally
with others , leading to considerable additional borrowing costs .
Given the lack of developable land on the Peninsula and the extreme
economic pressures to develop what is available, it seemed to the clear
consensus of the Fiscal Review Committee that the project area would soon
begin to redevelop even without the redevelopment project. Although it is
not possible to quantify precisely the rate of property tax growth from the
area, it does not seem unreasonable to expect, for example, an 8% average
annual growth over the next 35 years even without the project. The
District ' s share of these prospective taxes is revenue which can be
classified as fiscal detriment from the project that "was reasonably
expected to have been received. "
The potential increase in service demands upon the District from new
residents has already been addressed. Of greater significance are the new
demands that the employees (and by the multiplier effect , residents of the
Peninsula area) will place upon the newly developed Ravenswood Open Space
Preserve. The proposed Sun Microsystems complex with its 6000 employees
would undoubtedly have an enormous impact upon the use and management of
the preserve. One need only look at the use of the Mountain View Shoreline
Park generated by the adjacent commercial and industrial area. We would
expect the preserve to go from a low-key nature study area needing less
than one District ranger on patrol to the equivalent of three full time
staff members with vehicles and ancillary equipment at a cost of almost
$160 , 000 per year in 1990 dollars. If this level of effort were needed
over 25 of the 35 year life of the redevelopment project, it would amount
to $4 , 000, 000 in 1990 dollars , which would be 1 . 8 times the District ' s full
"contribution" to the tax increment.
Thus, the fiscal impacts of this development project, while not readily
quantifiable, are of real and urgent concern to the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District.
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Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R--90-132
(Meeting 90-28
November 14 , 1990)
REPORT
November 2 , 1990
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: Proposed Annexation to the District of McDonald Property Addition
to La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve
Recommended Action: Adopt the attached Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Requesting
Initiation of Annexation Procedures by the Santa Clara County Local Agency
Formation Commission (Midpeninsula Preserves 1990 - La Honda Creek) .
Introduction: On March 14 , 1990 you approved the acquisition of the 1 , 100
acre McDonald property as an addition to La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve
(please see report 90-37 dated March 7 , 1990) . Escrow closed on May 3 ,
1990 . The property was marketed in toto, and as a topographic unit it was
desirable to acquire the whole . Interestingly, of the 1 , 100 acres , about
340 are within the District ' s present sphere of influence and political
boundary, approximately 422 acres are within the District ' s sphere but
outside the boundary, and 338 acres are both outside the sphere (but.
contiguous to it) and boundary (please see attached map) . It is these
latter 760 acres that I am recommending for annexation. In 1983 the
District recommended sphere of influence boundaries that were ultimately
adopted by the Santa Clara County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)
after referral to the San Mateo County LAFCO. District staff had attempted
to include either all or none of any given contiguous property ownership in
the proposed sphere but the 338 acres were inadvertently omitted.
Discussion: The total property is managed by the District as an integral
part of the 1 , 985 acre La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve , and the three
portions of the 1 , 100 acre addition are not at all readily distinguishable
in the field by District rangers . As in the previous cases , annexation to
the District would obviate potential challenge to the enforceability of
District ordinances on the basis of the land being outside District
boundaries . Annexation would also place District--owned land within
District boundaries , as would normally be expected in the long term.
According to commission policy, Santa Clara County LAFCO forwards District
annexation applications to San Mateo County LAFCO for review and comment .
Then if Santa Clara County LAFCO approves the annexation, the matter is
returned to you for a hearing and final decision. In this particular case
there is a question of whether the District ' s sphere of influence would
also need to be expanded so that the expanded District boundaries were
within the sphere. The 338 acres is less than two tenths per cent of the
area covered by the District .
101 Ian Antonio Circle, Suite C-111 ,Mountain View, California 94040 , Phone: (4111949-1100 • FAX: (4111949-1619
General ManaRer:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Richard Bishop,Betsy Crowder,Katherine Duffy,Nonette Hanko,Teena Henshaw,Robert McKibbin,Edward Shelley
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REQUESTING INITIATION OF ANNEXATION
PROCEDURES BY THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY LOCAL
AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (MIDPENINSULA
PRESERVES 1990 - LA HONDA CREEK)
WHEREAS the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has
acquired property contiguous to District boundaries in San Mateo
County as shown on Exhibits "A" and "B" affixed hereto, and
WHEREAS, the land along with other District lands, is acquired,
operated, and controlled by the District for public use,
enjoyment, and benefit , and
WHEREAS, on November 14, 1990 the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District considered this matter
at a publicly noticed meeting at which the public had an
opportunity to speak,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does request initiation
of annexation proceedings by the Santa Clara County Local Agency
Formation Commission of the land shown on Exhibits "A" and "B" .
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the General Manager is authorized to
submit the application to the Santa Clara County Local Agency
Formation Commission and is designated as the District ' s
representative in the annexation proceedings .
MROSD BOUNDARY AS ESTABLISHED s,v,,,,MECI
BY ANNEXATION, JUNE 7, 1976
RESOLUTION 76-16
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PROPOSED ANNEXATION
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To: Midpeninsula Regional
N 15' 14'45'E Open Space District
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w T.73 R.4W . Entitled: Midpeninsula Preserves
T 3�2 �o°° N 64°03'30'E 1990 - La Honda Creek
171.02 FT.
EAST 3655 FT. SOUTH 246.13 FT. Date: 23 OCTQBER 90 BY: M.DOUR
NORTH N 81°05'E
SAN GREGORIO RANCHO 295.60 FT. 422.32 FT, I
® ANNEXATION AREA S 21445E EAST 380 FT.
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271.9 FT. 180 FT!
EXHIBIT B
PROPOSED ANNEXATION
To : Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Entitled : Midpeninsula Preserves 1990 - La Honda Creek
BEGINNING at the Southwest corner of the Southeast one-quarter
( 1/4) of Section 34 Township 6 South , Range 4 West , Mount Diablo
Base and Meridian , being property described as Parcel V acquired
by Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District by Grant Deed ,
recorded May 3 , 1990 as Document No . 90060076 in the Official
Records of San Mateo County , California ; thence from said point
of beginning South on the west line of the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 3 of Township 7 South , Range 4 west , 2552 .50 feet to the
center of said Section 3 ; thence West along the North line of the
Northeast one-quarter ( 1/4) of the Southwest one-quarter ( 1/4) of
Section 3 , 1320 feet ; thence South along the West line of said
Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 , 1320 feet ; thence East along
the South line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 , 1320
feet to the west line of the southeast one-quarter ( 1/4) of said
Section 3 ; thence South along said last mentioned west line 1320
feet more or less to the South line of said Section 3; thence
East along the South line of Sections 3 and 2 , 3 ,655 feet more or
less to the East boundary of the San Gregorio Rancho Grant ;
thence along said East boundary South 210 45 ' East , 271 .9 feet to
said South line of Section 2 ; thence along said South line East
380 feet more or less to the intersection thereof with the
westerly boundary line of La Honda Road ( 100 feet wide) as
established by that certain Deed from Perry R. weeks to the
County of San Mateo dated September 15 , 1933 and recorded October
11 , 1933 in Book 606 of official Records at page 1116 (31341 -C)
Records of San Mateo County , California ; thence Northeasterly
along said westerly boundary of La Honda Road 1000 feet more or
less to the Southwesterly corner of the lands conveyed from Vera
E. Newcomb to Carl E. Trutt , et ux , by Deed dated August 27 , 1945
and recorded October 3 , 1945 in Book 1202 of Official Records at
page 429 (66786-F) ; thence along the westerly , Northerly and
Easterly boundaries of said lands conveyed to Trutt , North 295 .60
feet , North 810 05 ' East 222 .32 feet , and South 246 . 13 feet to
the Northerly boundary of said La Honda Road ( 100 feet wide) ;
thence Easterly along said Northerly boundary 180 feet more or
less to the intersection thereof with the westerly boundary of
lands described in Parcel Three of Final Order of Condemnation
rendere6 September 2 , 1959 in the Superior Court of the State of
California , in and for the County of San Mateo , Case No . 85067 ,
entitled "County of San Mateo , a political subdivision of the
State of California , Plaintiff vs . Rena I . Fry , et al ,
Defendants" . A certified copy of which was recorded September 2 ,
1959 in Book 3666 of Official Records at page 507 . (File No.
83879-R) ; thence along said westerly boundary North 64' 03 ' 30"
East , 171 .02 feet and North 15° 14 ' 45" East , 122 feet more or
less to the intersection thereof with the centerline of Spanish
Ranch Creek ; thence westerly along said centerline of Spanish
Ranch Creek 550 feet more or less to the intersection thereof
with the centerline of weeks Creek ; thence Northerly and Easterly
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along said centerline of weeks Creek 4500 feet more or less ,
crossing said La Honda Road , to the intersection thereof with the
Easterly boundary line of said Section 2 ; thence North along said
Easterly line of Section 2 a distance of 650 feet more or less to
the intersection thereof with the southerly boundary line of
lands conveyed by Deed from Jack A. Glass and Marion P . Glass ,
his wife , to Ralph Stokes and Betty Stokes , his wife , dated
February 2 , 1951 and recorded March 5 , 1951 in Book 2032 of
Official Records at page 483 , Records of San Mateo County ,
California ; thence West along said Southerly boundary line 700
feet more or less to the Easterly line of the old La Honda County
Road ; thence along the boundary established by that certain
Boundary Line Agreement by and between Curtis V. Williams and
Edith C . McDonald dated February 4 , 1980 and recorded March 25 ,
1980 in Book 7947 at page 1785 North 21 ° 45 ' 29" West 671 .54
feet , North 530 35 ' 44" West 156 .65 feet and South 56° 41 ' 38"
West 244 .81 feet to a point on the Easterly boundary of the old
La Honda Road , also known as Rocky Point Road , (60 feet wide) ;
thence westerly at right angles to said Easterly line , 30 feet to
the centerline of said road ; thence Southwesterly along said
centerline 500 feet more or less to the Easterly boundary line of
said La Honda Road ( 100 feet wide) ; thence leaving said Easterly
line and running Northwesterly and radially from said Easterly
line , 100 feet to the Westerly line of La Honda Road ; thence
Southerly along said westerly line of La Honda Road 350 feet more
or less to the intersection thereof with the Southerly boundary
of lands conveyed by Deed from Jack A . Glass and Marion P . Glass ,
his wife , to William Glass , dated October 24 , 1947 and recorded
October 29 , 1947 in Book 1421 of Official Records at page 182
(95871 -G) being at the point of intersection of the westerly
line of La Honda Road with the centerline of a small gulch
leading through a culvert under said road located approximately
at station 549+25 of said road; thence westerly down the
centerline of said small gulch to the intersection thereof with
the centerline of La Honda Creek; thence Northerly up the
centerline of said La Honda Creek to the intersection thereof
with the dividing line between Section 35 , Township 6 , South
Range 4 West , M.D.B. & M. and Section 2 , Township 7 South , Range
4 West , M.D .B. 8 M. ; thence leaving the said centerline of La
Honda Creek , West , along the Northerly boundaries of Sections 2
and 3 of Township 7 South , Range 4 west a distance of 5400 feet
more oar less to the point of beginning .
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-90-118
(Meeting 90-28
November 14 1990
REPORT
October 10 , 1990
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager; J. Escobar,
Operations Supervisor; D. Topley,
Supervising Ranger
SUBJECT: Request for Authorization to Solicit Dump Truck Bids
Recommended Action: Authorize staff to solicit competitive bids for one
full size dump truck for an amount not to exceed $45, 000 from funds
available in the Salaries and Benefits account of the 1990-1991 Open Space
Management Budget and from the New Land Commitments budget categories .
Discussion: At your August 8 , 1990 meeting, you approved a potential
budget increase for Open Space Management ' s 1990-1991 fiscal year budget.
A budget transfer of $51 , 500 from the New Land Commitments budget to the
Open Space Management budget was approved, if necessary, for the purchase
of a dump truck, plans for a new bridge at Rancho San Antonio Open Space
Preserve, and preliminary plans for the Skyline ranger yard (see report R-
90-90 dated July 25, 1990) . A full size dump truck is estimated to cost
$45, 000.
Staff is ready to proceed with the procurement of the dump truck and we
will return to you following evaluation of the bids to request
authorization to award a purchase contract.
A portion of the needed funds are currently available in the Salaries and
Benefits account of the 1990-1991 Open Space Management budget , This
budget underspending has been due to changes in personnel and delays in
hiring for field secretary, ranger, and mechanic-equipment operator
positions. While funds for the General Manager Appointees section of the
Salaries and Benefits account has been 98% spent to date, over $12, 000 is
currently available in that account. Expenditure of these funds for the
dump truck will mean that a transfer of up to approximately $33, 000 from
the New Land Commitments budget category may be necessary.
It is estimated, however, that an additional $10, 000 underspending Will
occur before the 1990-1991 fiscal year ' s end in the current Open Space
Management budget. Any additional underspending can offset any funding
needs from outside the Open Space Management budget.
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Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R--90-134
(Meeting 90-28
November 14 , 1990)
REPORT
November 8 , 1990
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: Appointment Committee Vacancies
Recommended Action:
Confirm the President ' s appointment of Director, Babbitt to the vacancies on
the Office Space and Legislative committees .
Discussion:
- President Hanko has placed this item on your agenda due to the
vacancies left by Mr. Shelley ' s resignation. The Board ' s Rules of
Procedure call for President to make appointments with the consent of the
Board .
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General ManaRer:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Richard Bishop,Betsy Crowder,Katherine Duffy,Nonette Hanko,Teena Henshaw,Robert McKibbin,Edward Shelley
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL.OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-90-133
(Meeting 90-28
November 14 , 1990)
REPORT
November 2, 1990
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager; S .
Marioni-Cochran, Associate
Open Space Planner; C. Bruins ,
Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: Final Adoption of the Preliminary Use and Management
Plan for the Schmidt Property Addition to the Mount
Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve
Recommended Actions :
1 . Adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan for the
Schmidt property addition to the Mt . Umunhum Area of Sierra
Azul Open Space Preserve, including the naming, as contained
in report R-90-109.
2 . Indicate your intention to withhold the property from
dedication as public open space at this time.
Discussion: At your October 10, 1990 meeting, you approved the
acquisition of the 19-acre Schmidt property addition to the Mt.
Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve (see report R-90-
109 dated October 3 , 1990) . You also tentatively adopted the
Preliminary Use and Management Plan for the addition, including
naming the property as an addition to the Mt . Umunhum Area of
Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve , and indicated your intention to
withhold the land from dedication as public open space at this
time .
In accordance with your adopted Land Acquisition Notification
Procedures , final adoption of the Preliminary Use and Management
Plan was deferred until after close of escrow to allow further
time for public comment. Escrow on the property closed on
October 31 , 1990 . Staff has received no further public comment.
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Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R--90- 129
(Meeting 90-28
November 14 , 1990)
REPORT
November 5 , 1990
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: ft. (3rench, General Manager
RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION : D. Hansen, Land Manager;
A. Cummings , Environmental Analyst;
C . Bruins , Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: Final Adoption of the Preliminary Use and Management Plan for
the Mayr Property Addition to the Cathedral Oaks Area of Sierra
Azul Open Space Preserve
Recommended Actions :
1 . Adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan for the Mayr property
addition to the Cathedral Oaks Area of Sierra Azul Open Space
Preserve , including the naming, as contained in report R-90-112 .
2 . Indicate your intention to withhold the property from dedication as
public open space at this time.
Discussion : At your October 24 , 1990 meeting, you approved the
acquisition of the 85 -acre Mayr, property addition to the Cathedral Oaks
Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve (see report R-90-116 dated October,
10 , 1990) . You also tentatively adopted the Preliminary Use and
Management Plan for the addition, including naming the property as an
addition to the Cathedral Oaks Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve,
and indicated your intention to withhold the land from dedication as
public open space at this time .
In accordance with your adopted Land Acquisition Notification Procedures ,
final adoption of the Preliminary Use and Management Plan was deferred
until after close of escrow to allow further time for public comment .
Escrow on the Mayr property closed on October 31 , 1990 . At that time, the
tenants living in the main house gave notice of their intent to
discontinue renting the property as of November 30 , 1990 . Staff will
evaluate the house for suitability as a ranger, or caretaker residence. if
unsuitable , c]E,,m(--)Iition will be recommended. In addition, a neighbor
notified staff that he has been using the site to board his horses . He is
interested in continuing this use in exchange for helping to manage the
land. Staff will investigate continuing this use on a short- term basis .
Staff has received no further public comment .
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Genera!Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Richard Bishop,Betsy Crowder,Katherine Duffy,Nonette Hanko,Teena Henshaw,Robert McKibbin,Edward Shelley
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-9 0--13 5
(Meeting 90-28
November 14 , 1990)
REPORT
November 8 , 1990
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: Rescheduling of December, 26 , 1990 Regular Board Meeting
Recommended Action:
Reschedule your regular meeting of December 26 , 1990 to Wednesday, December-
19 , 1990 .
Discussion: Your second regular December- meeting, as scheduled, would fall
the day after Christmas when some people might be away or recovering . We
will probably need a second meeting in December for District business and
December 19 appears to be a date when all Directors will be available .
President Hanko has wanted to have some of the 1990 International Open
Space Conference presentations , especially those made by our staff , given
to the Board and all interested staff members . This could be done by
having a get-together at , say, 5 : 30 P.M. prior to a 7 : 30 Board meeting .
In another matter , there may be a need for a long closed session on
November 28 . It would be useful to have this session at 6 P.M. (with a
light dinner furnished) before the public meeting at 7 : 30 . 1 recommend
that you authorize the President to schedule the meeting for 6 P.M. , as
necessary.
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General ManaRer:Herbert Grench Board of Directors.Richard Bishop,Betsy Crowder,Katherine Duffy,Nonette Hanko,Teena Henshaw,Robert McKibbin,Edward Shelley
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench , General Manager
DATE: November 14 , 1990
SUBJECT: F. Y. I .
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24-Oct-1890
To: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board of Directors
From: Robert E. Stutz
Subj : Trail User Responsibility / MROSD Trail Use Policy
Dear Board Members,
I have listened through much of the discussion for the DRAFT TRAIL USE
POLICIES and come away with the feeling that there was a major element missing.
I believe this is that no responsibility for his actions are placed on the user
both in respect to his person and that of other trail users. Accidents are
caused by people not trails the same as they are on the highways. I have been
told that the park or trail authority is generally held responsible by the court 1
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in the case of an accident even when the deceased had climbed a fence an backed
over the lip of the cliff to get his picture. This May mound absurd but is
unfortunately true. The fence was deemed insufficient as it could be penetrated.
It probably will take legislation to protect park5 and districts such as the
MROSO from such costly litigation but it seems to me that the first step is to �
put the trail user on notice that he is RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS ACTIONS.
Good etiquette, trail use education, foot traffic priority and the '
construction of parallel special uoe trails will help especially in heavy use
areas. However, there are grounds for objecting to the construction of parallel |
trails for there are those taxpayers who wouldn't qualify as users but would
elect to traverse such a restricted use trail just to see what is therm. The |
presumption is that my taxes built this trail therefore I have the right to use
it if I so choose - and this view crosses all user groups. �
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Another aspect of user responsibility is that it is impossible to build an
idiot proof trail just as it is impossible to make highways idiot proof. No
public agency can take responsibility for the action of idiots or better those
who do not know that they are putting themselves and others in danger. We can
build the best frail that the terrain will permit but like the highway, it is to
be used by people with varying levels of knowledge and proficiency which
inevitably will result in accidents and injury.
In a similar vain there are those who over reach their physical
capabilities and become e statistic. I have witnessed at least one heart attack
death and several other occasions when the fire districts rescue orau made a
heart attack pickup on our corner in Los Altos Hills. In no way can any trail
system be mad safe for these usars~ As a biochemist I view the runner who is /
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motoring along in an interferon high and oxygen deficit to not only be a danger �
to himself but everyone else. Only his motor systems are functioning and he |
literally doesn't know what he is doing. �
In closing I would like to say that personally I have gone many more miles �
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on foot hiking oron my old two speed bike then I 'll ever be able to do on my �
horse. I believe that in general , with some limitations to uaf ground, that all �
trails should be open to all users and that they should be put on notice that
� TRAIL USERS are individually RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS.
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Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
October 30 , 1990
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: M. Foster, Controller
DATA PREPARATION: M. McGough, Accounting Specialist
SUBJECT: Mid-Year Financial Review
Attached are unaudited financial statements for the six months
ended September 30 , 1990 .
Exhibit A contains the District ' s September 30 balance sheet
compared to our audited position on March 31 . Our cash balance
is up almost $10 million due to the sale of $25 million of long-
term notes and certificates . After deducting the amount needed
to pay off the defeasible portion of our 1987 Notes ($9 . 3
million) and costs of issuance, the net proceeds from these
financings was $15 .1 million. It should be recognized that $8
million of the cash balance is not available for near-term land
acquisition - $4 . 6 million are reserve funds to secure
outstanding notes and $3 . 4 million will be used to pre-pay
certain land contract notes . After these latter notes are paid-
off , the District ' s level of outstanding indebtedness will be 94%
of our statutory debt ceiling.
The District purchased $6. 5 million of land plus a $1 . 9 million
office building during these six months . These purchases are
listed in Exhibit F.
Exhibit B shows our six month revenues compared to the same
period a year ago and to the twelve month budget . Property tax
revenue is coming in faster than planned. So far in the 1990-91
tax year, collections of prior year taxes are up 240% and
unsecured taxes are 18% higher. Adjusted for timing differences ,
overall tax receipts are up 15% over the prior year. If secured
taxes meet expectations , our tax receipts will exceed the budget
by at least $200 , 000 . All other revenue categories should be on
or close to plan except for interest income (the budget assumed
an earlier note issue) and the $3 . 5 million sale of land
(deferred to next year) . We received $743 , 000 of Proposition 70
grant funds on October 11 ; including this revenue , grant income
is up to 4996 of the year ' s budget .
It is also gratifying to note that income associated with the
international open space conference (about $183, 000 including
grants pledged but not yet received) will just about offset
conference expenses (some $188 , 000) .
Exhibits C, D, and E review six month operational and development
spending against the twelve month budget (C) , versus the time-
phased six month budget (D) , and compared to the same period last
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Mid-Year Financial Review Page 2
year W . The District spent 48% of its total twelve month
administrative, operations, and development budget during the
first six months. This is a higher percentage than in prior
years (46% last year and an average of 36% in the prior three
years) , reflecting both the benefit of starting the fiscal year
on April 1 and more realistic annual budgeting.
Six month spending was $362 , 100 (15%) below the time-phased
program budgets . Over 80% of the variance was in the land
management planning program, which was heavily impacted by the
international conference. Among the budgeted projects on which
spending is behind schedule are restrooms at Rancho and Skyline,
the Alpine nature study building, Skyline water system, Skyline
ridge trail, Picchetti restoration, Skyline dam restoration,
Windy Hill trails , and fencing and gating at various sites. The
planning staff hopes to have many of these projects back on track
by the end of the fiscal year. Land management operational
spending was within 10% of budget, and up 48% over the prior
year.
As shown in Exhibit E, administrative, operational , and
development spending is up 6% over last year ' s spending rate. On
a recurring basis, the expense growth is much greater. Excluding
the conference expenses and the associated underspending on
capital improvements , total non-land costs increased 20%.
Salaries are up 15% (up 21% in land management operations) and,
because our PERS retirement account requires funding this year,
benefits are 92% higher.
overall , the financial results of the first six months were very
much in line with the District ' s short- and long-term financial
plans .
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Balance Sheets
March 31 and SentemJer 30^ 1000
(Thousands)
September 38, 1990 March 31, 1900
(Unmuditmd) (Audited)
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Caoh and Equivalents $17,540.4 $7,8O6.1 '
Receivables 134.4 2.508.5
Ppeyaid Expenses 5.3 48.8
Land' at coot 112,563.7 105,854.4
Equipment 80M.8 771.5
Structures and Improvements 3,743.3 1'701.8
Hassler Bonds 40.4 42.7
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TOTAL ASSETS $134.045.1 $118.833.0
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Aocountn Payable $325.0 $129.3
Accrued Liabilities 95.6 187.0
Deferred Revenue 134.4 134.4
Land Contract Debt 5.076.8 4'538.6
public Notes Payable 48,775�0 33^7OU.0
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TOTAL LIABILITIES $55,206.8 $38'589.3
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TOTAL EQUITY $70.6361 $00'143.7 |
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EXHI0{7 H
W%DPENJNSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Sin Month Revenue Versus Prior Year (Unaudited)
(Thousands)
Six Months Ended September 30
- - - - - -- --
1O00 1989
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Property Texea
Tmw Subventions 305.3 211.2
Interest Income 258,8 412.J
�rant Income (inol.Ppnp10) 6W0 1,820.3
Gifts 1WO 510.0
Rental Income 1411 108.1
Fine's 1.7 1.8
Juint Projects 112�5
Conference Grants & Registrations 149.6 >
0th�r 8� 1 18 A
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TOTAL RECEIPTS $5.461.7 $5,2W5 >
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Six Month Revenue Versus Twelve Month Budget
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Twelve Month Six Month �
Budget ReoeiDte Received
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Property Taxes %8.165 0 '#-3,787,6 46
Tmx Subventions; 475.0 305.3 64
Inrmrest Income 820.8 258.0 52
Grant [nonmm (fnml.Prop.78) 2,728 0 6010 O 22
EnterVpfwe 4W0 141�1 34
Other 360.0 448,9 125
Proceeds from Sale of Land 3,500�01 O,0 Q
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EXH181T C
MIOPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Six Month Operating Expenses vs. Twelve Month Budget
April September, 1990
(Thousands)
Twelve Month Six Month,
Budget Spending Spent
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Salaries $81176
Benefits AWO 2 02,6 44
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Subtotal $2, *9,2 $1,020,2 48
Election Expense 40,5 1,7 4
Other Contract Services 2221 11114,5
51
Vehicle Expense iE9, 83,0 76
Contract Site Maintenance Exp, IW5 43,9 22
Acquisition Expense (Inc.Legal) IW2 W1 89
Structures & Improvements 568,8 130,2 23
Printing & 3up'llicating 8 6 9 B 53
Rents & Leases 126,6 62,4 49
Training &. Conferences 53 4 117,8 33
Equipment & Vehicles 92�3 37,1 40
M A
Leasehold 1morovements
Insurance 85,
Utilities 46,0 23,6
Site Preparation 30AV1 10,0 33
Communications (Publications Projects) 3421 255,8 75
Other Non-Land 1126,0 49,7 39
------------------ ----------------- ----------
WAL (NON-LAND)
$4,302,0 $12,048,0 48
Debt Service 4,727,; 1,889,3 40
Land Acquired 15,44m 6,544,0 42
Building Acquired 1,865,0 1,911,6 102
------------------- --------------- ----------
TOTAL $26,334.9 12x392, 4"
EXHIBIT B /
Nl0PENIN3ULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Six Month Operating Expenses v. Time-Phased Budget �
�
April - September 1880
(Thousands')
Budget Actual Variance
- --------- ---------- ----------
Salaries $819,8 $817.6 2.2
8emmfire 214.6 302.6 12.0
Election Expense 1.8 1�7 (0.7)
Other Contract Services 110.3 1114�5 (4�2) '
vehicle 6npmnem 74.9 83.0 (8.1)
Contract Site Maintenance Exp, 117�2 43.0 73.3
Acquisition Expense. (lncL /l) 55.5 84,1 (w0
Structures & improvements 396.3 1W2 2W8
Printing & Duplicating 0 S 9.8 (0.3)
Rents & Laaemm 63.3 62.4 8.9
Training & Conferences 24.3 17.8 6�5 |
Equipment & Vehicles 5,11,9 3?1, 14,8
Inmormnmm 85.1 941 (9.7)
Utilities 23,4 23.0 0,4
Site Preparation |s.0 18.0 5,0
Cmmmunicmtinnm(Publioationm&Projmots) 300.6 255.8 53.8
Other Non-Land 38,5 40.7 (11.2)
-----'--' -----' ----- '-------- ------- --
T0TAL (NON-LAND) $2,410.1 *2,048.0 3611.1
DEB? SERVICE
-----------------------------------
Principal Repayment $622.0 $hQY�O
Interest 1,51k" 1.1W3 325.8
| ---------- --------- ---------
Total Principml & Interest $1.889.3 2W0
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EXHIBIT E
WlOPENlNS&LA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Sin Month Operating Expenses
FY 89-98 vo� FY 1090-81
(Thousands)
Six Months Ended September 30
-- -- -------- ------ -- --'--
1900 1908 Increase
'--'-- '-- - - - --- ----------
Salaries $817,6 $708.9 1�
�em�fi�m 202.6 105�6 92
Election Expense 1,7 1.3 31
Other Contract Services 114.5 129.1 -11
Vmhfule Expense 83.0 72�5 14
| Contract Site Maintenance Exo, 43.0 401 8
< Acquisition Expense (Inc—Legal) y4 1 581 0
| Structures & Improvements 130.2 497.8 -74
Printing & Duplicating 9.0 13.0 25
` Rents & Leases 62,4 581 7
Training & Conferences 17.8 i2.1 �?
. Equipment & Vehicles 37,1 25.8 44
< Insurance 94.8 72.3 31 �
Utilities 19.1 20 �
Site Preparation 18.0 W6 -67
e,ctw) 295.H 41.8 615 )
Other Non-Land 49,7 W1 30
--------- --------- --------
TOTAL (NON-LAND) |
*2,848.0 $1'924.1 6 '
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Debt Service
$1,888.3 $9.108.8 -YQ
Land Acquired6.�4V 2.856.9 12g
Building Arquired
1,01.6
_________ _________
$1�.jP2�Q $0.80Q,g -11
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EXHIBIT
MIOPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Land Acquired April 1 to September 30, 1990
SELLER PRESERVE CASH PRICE
-------- ---------
Young, at al (Bar-Y) Long Ridge $600,0010
KcDonald La Honda Creek 4,200,000
Sciarrino Sierra Arul 70,"00
Wallace, at al Sierra Azu' 160,000
Manzagol, et al Purisima Creek 320,000
Spectabilis Limited Sierra Azul 125,000
West Coast Properties Sierra Au' 141,000
Bechtel, at al La Honda Creek 225,000
McNeil Sierra A7u! 225,000
Cothran, at a! Sierra Azul 500,000
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$6,544,000
$2,400,000 NOTE PAYABLE
Building Acquired
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Arthur C, Carmichael, Jr- at al Distel Circle 1;911'600
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44 Montgomery Street, Suite 4165 • San Francisco, California 94104 Telephone 415-403-3850 FAY 415-982-2429
October 23 , 1990
Mr. Herbert Grench
General Manager
Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District
201 San Antonio Circle, Suite C-135
Mountain View, CA 94040
Dear Herb:
I salute you for a magnificent Open Space Conference!
It was one of the finest events of that sort I have ever
attended. That kind of success is never an accident and is truly
a tribute to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District and to
you and Judy, personally. Thanks for allowing me to participate.
T
erely,
Harriet Burgess
President
HB/jk
President: HARRIET BURGESS Council: BRUTE BABBITT HARRIET C. BABBITT DAVID R. BROWER BROCK EVANS W. E. GARRET-1
L. W. LANE, JR. MARTIN LTTTON HELEN MCCLOSKEY PETE MCCLOSKF.Y MARGARET W. OWINGS
WALLACE STEGNER ROBERT STEPHENS STEWART UDALL ARDIS MANLY WALKER
t
efferson BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RICH FERDINANDSEN
District No. 1
�� MARJORIE E. CLEMENT
District No. 2
OradO JOHN P. STONE
District No. 3
OPEN
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SPACE
October 23 , 1990
Mr. Herb A. Grench
Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space
Old Mill Office Center
Building C, Suite 135
201 San Antonio Circle
Mountain View, CA 94040
Dear Herb:
Again I would like to congratulate you on the terrific conference your
organization sponsored last month.
I look forward to working with you on Open Space America. Give me a
call if you need any help .
Sincer ,
n Johnson Wodell
Mana er of Acquisitions
LW:eh
�On'a JEFFERSON COUNTY OPEN SPACE • 18301 W. 10TH AVENUE • SUITE 100 • GOLDEN, COLORADO 80401 • 303/278-5925
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Claims No. 90-20
Meeting 90-28
Date: Nov. 14, 1990
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REVISED
'I # Amount _ Nam_________ Description
------------------------------------ ----_---------------_________---_--_------__----_�
4925 805.29 Are Fire Equipment & Service Service Fire Extinguishers
4926 220.81 Albright Seed Company Seed Mix
i 4927 1,288.61 Alves Petroleum, Inc. Fuel
4928 120.00 ASPA Region X Conference Conference Registration--C.Bruins
4929 118.00 AT&T Telephone Repair
4930 214.57 Bay Area Air Quality Management Tank Permit Fee
District
4931 188.62 Judith Bechtel Reimbursement--Utilities
4932 1,705.26 Belmont Computer Products Computer
4933 8,137.82 R.C. Benson & Sons, Inc. Picchetti Restoration Project
4934 12.00 Beat Impressions Resource Document
4935 2,559.53 Frank Bevans Photography Conference Photography
4936 2,509.65 Birnie Lumber and Fence Company Re&w)od Split Rail
1 4937 162.04 Diane Blackman Reim went--Seminar Registration j
1 and Resource Document
4938 74.75 Ruth Blanchard Private Vehicle Expense
4939 4,995.00 Louis Bordi General Engineering Road Grading
4939 137.72 Cabela's Inc. uniform Expense
4940 1,030.00 State of California--Employment unemployment Insurance
Development Department
4941 100.00 California Parr & Recreation Membership Dues
Society Inc.
4942 125.00 State of California--Department Right-of-Way Lease
of Transportation
4943 289.55 California Water Service Company Water Service
4944 13,448.30 Calprcam, Inc. Office Building Improvementsz
4945 8.56 Central Stationers Office Supplies
4946 58.99 Coastside Gan Service Tank Rental
4947 329.00 Communications Research Company Maintenance Agreement
1 4948 100.00 Capt. Denny G. Constantine Bat Analysis
4949 587.07 Crest Copies, Inc. Photocopying and Bluelines
4950 468.41 Alice Cummings Reimbursement--Conference Expense
and Private Vehicle Expense
4951 28.16 DeHart's Printing Services Photocopying
4952 7,968.48 Design. Concepts Design and Production Wbrk
4953 1,567.65 Garcia Well and Pump Company Well Repairs and Pup Installed
{ 4954 28.05 Gold Coast Couriers Delivery Service
4955 250.23 Herbert Grench Reimbursement--Out-of-Thwn Meeting
Expenses and Subscription
4956 150.00 Greg Grimm Reimbursement--Plumbing Expense
4957 13.47 Grossman's Field Supplies
j 4958 159.56 Mary Gundert Reimbursement--Permit Fees and Private
Vehicle Expense
j 4959 700.00 J and J Water Trucks Water Delivery
1 4960 257.40 A. Durs Koenig Open Space Conference Expense
4961 344.12 Konica Business Systems Maintenance Agreement
4962 338.00 Judith M. LaBelle open Space Conference Expense
4963 70.00 Landscape Architecture Subscription
4964 32.99 Claude A. Look Open Space Conference Expense
j 4965 691.30 Logs Altos Garbage Company Dumpster Rental
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Claim No. 90-20
Meeting 90-28
Date: Nov. 14, 1990
MIDPENIN SULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REVISED
# Amount Name Description
__________________________________________________________ ________________________________________
4966 330.00 Los Alto Medical Clinic Pre-Employment Physicals
4967 119.61 Marin Supply Company Field Supplies
4968 525.15 Michael McCloskey Open Space Conference Expense
4969 29.82 McWhorter Is Office Supplies
4970 723.71 Minton's Lumber & Supply Field Supplies
4971 925.00 Mobil Radio Resources Radio Service
4972 16.73 Monta Vista Garden Field .Supplies
4973 318.00 National Parks and Cxxiservation Open Space Conference Expense
Association
4974 218.00 The Nature Conservancy Open Space Conference Expense
4975 232.63 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies
4976 53,584.99 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe Legal Services and Expenses
4977 1,110.56 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
4978 1,050.80 Pacific Gas & Electric Company Utilities
4979 21.80 City of Palo Alto Utilities Utilities
4980 54.96 Loro Paterson Reimbur t--Field Supplies
4981 1,594.58 Peninsula Oil Company Fuel
4982 318.00 Clay Peters Open Space Conference Expense
4983 94.99 Pine Cone Lumber Company Field Supplies
151.49 PIP Printing Photocopying
4984 285.29 Port-O-Let Sanitation Services
4985 8.62 Precision Engravers, Inc. Name Tag
4986 85.00 Rabbit Copiers Photocopying
4987 107.24 Rancho Hardware Field Supplies
4988 145.00 Jainna S. Rankin Open Space Conference Mqxmse
4989 14.14 Regal Dodge, Inc. Vehicle Repair
4990 3,100.00 Renfro Roofing Company Roof Repairs
4991 3,185.72 Rhus Ridge Associates Road Improvements
4992 631.35 Rich's Tire Service Tires
4993 362.00 Robertson, Al er, Luther, Legal Services
1 lstein,Shiells & Wright
4994 408.83 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs
4995 114.40 William Ryan. Company Tank
4996 1,030.00 San Jose Mercury News Advertisement
4997 105.00 San Mateo County Building Permit
4998 700.00 San Mateo County Building Permit
4999 946.22 Santa Clara County Sheriff's Patrol. Services
Department
5000 2,680.00 Eugene Sheehan Consulting Services and Equipment Rental
1 5001 698.20 John Shelton, Inc. Culverts
5002 154.58 Signs of the Times Signs
5003 99.00 Skillpath, Inc. SeminarRegistration--C.Brains
5004 61.55 Skyline County Water Department Water Service
5005 35.56 Smith Equipment Company Fqiipment Part
5006 30.01 Standard Brands Paints Company Paint
5007 129.56 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense
5008 85.00 Telesystems Telephone Repair
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* Emergency check issued on October 26, 1990.
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Claims No. 90-20
Meeting 90-28
Date: Nov. 14, 190
III
KOPENIN13UU REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRI REVISED
# Amount Nam Description
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5009 268.74 The Travel Place ConferenceExpense—L. McGuire
5010 35.00 Tribune Media Services Subscription
5011 50.32 Martha Ture Open Space Conference Expense
5012 856.71 Unocal Fuel
5013 156.70 US Rentals Equipiment Rental j
5014 100.53 Utility Truck Bodies, Inc. Vehicle Locks
5015 61.67 Valley Safety Supply Company Safety Supplies
5016 255.00 Valley Title Conrany Preliminary Title Report
5017 411.68 Value Business Products Office Supplies
5018 69.09 Western Elections Election Fors t
{ 5019 90.00 Whole Access Workshop Recgistrataon--A.Coleman
5020 183.11 John Wiley & Sans Resource Document
5021 1705.04 Wolf Computers Laser Printer
5022 518.66 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expense
5023 351.92 Petty Cash Film and. Developing, Field and Office
Supplies, Local Meeting Expense,
' Equipment Rental and Conference
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