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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 92-18
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A G E N D A
7:30 P.M. 201 San Antonio Circle
Wednesday Building C - Suite 135
July 22, 1992 Mountain View, Calif .
(7:30) ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- Public**
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR -- R. McKibbin
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
*** June 24, 1992 (Consent Item)
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (Consent Item)
BOARD BUSINESS
(7:45) 1. Award of Bid for Eucalyptus Tree Removal at Rancho San
Antonio Open Space Preserve -- J. Escobar
(8:15) 2. Informational Report to the Board on Requirements and
Response for the Americans with Disabilities Act -- R.
Anderson
3. Amendment to Rules of Procedure for Financial Instrument
Signatories and Revision of Authorized Signatories for
District Accounts -- J. Fiddes
Resolution Amending Rules of Procedure
Resolution Establishing Financial Instrument Signatories of
the District for Santa Clara County Accounts
Resolution Authorizing Signing and Endorsing Checks and
Other Instruments for Checking Account (First Interstate
Bank of California - Los Altos)
Resolution Authorizing Signing of Payroll Checks for Payroll
Checking Account (First Interstate Bank of California - Los
Altos)
4. Authorization for CalTrans to Enter District Lands to
Complete Certain Drainage Improvements -- J. Escobar
201 San Antonio Circle,Suite C-1 35 • Mountain View,California 94040 • Phone:(415)949-5500 • FAX:(415)949-5679
General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Richard Bishop
(8:45) 5. Recision of Agreement to Purchase Corte Madera Partnership
Property as a Proposed Addition to the Windy Hill Open Space
Preserve -- H. Grench
Resolution Rescinding Resolution 92-23 Authorizing
Acceptance of Real Property Transfer Agreement, Authorizing
Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to
District, and Authorizing General Manager or Assistant
General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents
Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction
(Windy Hill Open Space Preserve - Lands of Corte Madera, A
Partnership)
(8:55) 6. Scheduling of 20th Anniversary Board Member Hikes -- B.
Crowder
7. Authorization to Solicit Driveway Relocation Bids (La Honda
Creek Open Space Preserve)
(9:05) 8. Bay Trail Slide Show -- D. Woods
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS -- Directors and Staff
REVISED CLAIMS (Consent Item)
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.
TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: The Chair will invite public comment on agenda items
at the time each item is considered by the Board of Directors. You may
address the Board concerning other matters during oral communications. Each
speaker will ordinarily be limited to 3 minutes. When recognized, please
begin by stating your name and address. Please fill out the speaker's form so
your name and address can be accurately included in the minutes.
Alternately, you may comment to the Board by a written communication, which
the Board appreciates.
*** All items on the consent calendar shall be approved without discussion by
one motion unless a Board member removes an item from the consent calendar for
separate discussion. A member of the public may request under oral
communications that an item be removed from the consent calendar.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC NEETTNGS
The 20tb Anniversary Committee will meet August 19, 1992 beginning at 1:30
P.N. at the District Office. The purpose of the meeting will be to plan
upcoming events celebrating the District 's twentieth anniversary.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 92-15
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
June 24 , 1992
MINUTES
I . ROLL CALL
President Robert McKibbin called the meeting to order at 7: 35
P.M.
Members Present: Katherine Duffy, Nonette Hanko, Richard Bishop,
Robert McKibbin, Teena Henshaw, Ginny Babbitt, and Betsy Crowder.
Personnel Present: Craig Britton, Jean Fiddes, John Escobar, Del
Woods, Sheryl Cochran, Alice Cummings, and Emma Johnson.
II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no oral communications.
III. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
N. Hanko proposed that an urgency item regarding the state budget
crisis be added to the agenda. She requested this be considered
an urgency item because of the impact on the District and its
activities.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that an eighth item regarding the state
budget and its impact on District funding be added to
the agenda as an urgency item. R. Bishop seconded the
motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
The agenda, as amended, was adopted by Board consensus.
IV. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
N. Hanko stated she would like the minutes of May 27 and June 10
removed from the consent calendar.
K. Duffy stated she would like to have Written Communications
removed from the consent calendar.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board adopt the consent
calendar, including Notice of Contract Completion and
Acceptance of Work for Skyline Ridge Open Space
Preserve Trail Development Project (Report R-92-74) and
Revised Claims. B. Crowder seconded the motion. The
motion passed 7 to 0.
201 San Antonio Circle,Suite C-1 35 • Mountain View,California 94040 • Phone:(415)949-5500 • FAX:(415)949-5679
General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Richard Bishop
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C. Britton introduced Randy Anderson, the District 's new planning
manager; Carleen Bruins introduced Joan Young, the District's new
volunteer coordinator; and John Escobar introduced the District's
newest open space technician, Mark Casaretto.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May 27 , 1992
N. Hanko stated that the date of June 8 in the second paragraph
of Item B on page 2 should be June 9 .
Motion: N. Hanko moved the minutes of May 27, 1992 be approved
as amended. B. Crowder seconded the motion. The
motion passed 7 to 0.
June 10, 1992
N. Hanko stated that the record should show that she is opposed
to the formation of the Vidovich assessment district and will not
support assessment districts in the future unless they are
initiated by the residents of the assessment area. She asked
that the third paragraph, page 3 be amended to state that she
"would not support any assessment district. . . " rather than she
"would not support another assessment district. . . "
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the minutes of the June 10 meeting
be approved as amended. B. Crowder seconded the
motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
VI. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
K. Duffy proposed that the response to Mr. Cristal be changed to
state that "the seasonal posting was in process when we received
your letter and the warning signs are in place" and that a copy
of the letter be sent to Santa Clara County Supervisor Diane
McKenna since she had received a copy of Mr. Cristal 's letter.
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board approve the written
communication as amended. G. Babbitt seconded the
motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
VII. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Proposed Addition of the County of Santa Clara (Azzarello)
Property to El Sereno Open Space Preserve (Report R-92-70Z
C. Britton stated that the 27 . 88-acre proposed acquisition
located west of Lexington Reservoir and south of E1 Sereno
Open Space Preserve, includes a 25. 4-acre parcel and five
small non-contiguous parcels totalling 2 . 48-acres, and that
the purchase price is $366, 000. He said Santa Clara County
plans to build a portion of the Ridge Trail that will
connect with District ' s trails on the balance of the
property.
D. Woods showed slides of the properties and illustrated
their locations relative to other public properties. He
showed potential trails and trail connections and
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recommended the property be a conservation management unit
until trail linkage is possible.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board adopt Resolution 92-
28 , a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the
midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Authorizing Acceptance of Agreement, Authorizing
Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of
Grant to district, and Authorizing General Manager
or Assistant General Manager to Execute Any and
All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to
Closing of the Transaction (El Sereno Open Space
Preserve - Lands of the County of Santa Clara) .
K. Duffy seconded the motion. The motion passed 7
to 0.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board tentatively adopt
the Preliminary Use and Management Plan
recommendations contained in the report, including
naming the property as an addition to El Sereno
Open Space Preserve, indicate its intention to
dedicate the main portion of the property as
public open space, and indicate its intention to
withhold the five small non-contiguous parcels
from dedication as public open space at this time.
K. Duffy seconded the motion. The motion passed 7
to 0.
B. Proposed Addition of the McOueen Property to the Mt. Umunhum
Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve-- (Report -R-92-71)
C. Britton reported that the 45-acre property is located
south of Mt. Umunhum and northeast of Lake Elsman and
adjoins District property along a portion of its eastern
boundary and that property of San Jose Water Company
surround the property on the remaining sides. He added that
the $150, 000 purchase price would include a permanent patrol
and non-motorized public trail easement over a portion of
the remaining McQueen property, water from the McQueens for
caretaker residences at Mt. Umunhum, and a no-cost lease for
the District 's communications repeater. He said both of the
latter rights are permanent, but on a 10-year renewable
basis.
S. Norton cautioned staff to establish a system for renewing
the water and repeater rights every ten years because the
option must be exercised.
D. Woods showed the location of the site on the wall map and
noted that staff recommends the property be designated a
conservation management unit.
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S. Cochran showed slides of the property, pointing out the
property lines and the potential trail corridor connecting
Sierra Azul Ridge with Los Gatos Creek Canyon. She added
that San Jose Water Company is interested in working with
the District on the trail system.
Motion: B. Crowder moved that the Board adopt Resolution
92-29 , a Resolution of the Board of Directors of
the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Authorizing Acceptance of Real Property Purchase
Agreement, Authorizing Officer to Execute
Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District,
and Authorizing General Manager or Assistant
General Manager to Execute any and all Other
Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of
the Transaction (Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve
Lands of McQueen) . K. Duffy seconded the motion.
The motion passed 7 to 0.
Motion: B. Crowder moved that the Board tentatively adopt
the Preliminary Use and Management Plan
recommendations contained in the report, including
naming the property as an addition to the Mt.
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. K. Duffy seconded the motion. The
motion passed 7 to 0.
C. Proposed Gift of Jones Property as an Addition to the
Kennedy Limekiln Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve
(Report R-92-69)
C. Britton reported that the two-acre property is part of an
old "paper" subdivision, most of which is now owned by Santa
Clara Valley Water District. He said the property lies
between St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve and the
Kennedy Limekiln Area of Sierra Azul and is being offered as
a gift to the District.
A. Cummings showed slides of the property illustrating the
location of the property relative to Sierra Azul and the
proposed trail corridor extending from Lexington Reservoir
to El Sombroso, as well as the "overgrown" trail which would
provide alternative access to the major trail corridor from
Alma Bridge Road.
Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board adopt Resolution 92-
30, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Accepting Gift of Real Property, Authorizing
Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of
Grant to District, and Authorizing General Manager
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or Assistant General Manager to Execute Any and
All Other Documents Necessary to Closing of the
Transaction (Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve -
Jones Property) . G. Babbitt seconded the motion.
The motion passed 7 to 0.
Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board tentatively adopt
the Preliminary Use and Management Plan
recommendations, including naming the property as
an addition to the Kennedy Limekiln Area of Sierra
Azul Open Space Preserve, and indicate its
intention to withhold the property from dedication
as public open space at this time. G. Babbitt
seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
D. Amendment to Comprehensive Use and Management Plan for
Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve and Authorization to
Solicit Bids for Eucalyptus Tree Removal (Report R-92-72)
J. Escobar reported that during staff 's annual assessment of
the need for tree trimming at Rancho San Antonio Open Space
Preserve, the eucalyptus trees located between the ranger
facility and Deer Hollow Farm have shown signs of stress in
the form of numerous dead branches and extensive sprouting
on the trunks and major branches. He said this creates a
potential hazard for the estimated 8 , 000 visitors who pass
under the trees in an average week. He reviewed staff' s
three alternatives for mitigating the problem and the cost
of each, adding that staff recommends the second option of
removing all but the owl tree this year and allowing one
more year for the owls to return to the nest.
He said that the arborist that staff consulted recommended
removing twenty affected trees with the exception of the owl
tree. A wildlife consultant evaluated the impacts of a tree
removal program on owl nesting success; he recommended
removing all but the owl tree and topping that tree at 25-30
feet after the nesting season to remove hazardous branches.
Discussion centered on the public' s reaction to the removal
of the trees, public safety, and how and when the public
would be made aware of a public meeting on the proposal. N.
Hanko reported that people she had talked to at the
preserve, like she, were not in favor of removing the trees.
G. Babbitt, B. Crowder, R. Bishop, R. McKibbin, and K. Duffy
responded that the fire and safety hazards require removal
of the trees. T. Henshaw noted that there are tremendous
possibilities for public relations and public education by
way of a flyer and advertising in the local newspaper, and
that notice of the informational meeting should be given
wide distribution, not just at the preserve.
C. Britton responded that although the Board is being asked
to approve advertising for bids for the project, the project
does not necessarily have to be awarded if the Board
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reverses its thinking regarding the removal of the trees.
He added that the public informational meeting would be
posted and held on-site. Board members stressed that it is
important that enough notice and advertising be given to the
meeting so that the public is aware of the problems and
proposals.
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board adopt the amendment
to the Comprehensive Use and Management Plan for
Rancho San Antonio Preserve to allow for the
removal of eucalyptus trees (second alternative)
and authorize staff to advertise for bids for the
removal of the trees. B. Crowder seconded the
motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: K. Duffy, R. McKibbin, T. Henshaw, G.
Babbitt, B. Crowder, and R. Bishop
Noes• N. Hanko
Motion: K. Duffy moved that funding to build nesting
platforms for the owls be included in the
revegetation project. N. Hanko seconded the
motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
E. Ranger Bicycle Patrol (Report R-92-75)
K. Duffy said that she believes the idea of a ranger bicycle
patrol is appealing and would like to determine the Board' s
consensus on a formal process to have staff evaluate the proposal
and propose time-lines for possible implementation. She listed
numerous reasons that might make the program a positive one. She
said she is also interested in a volunteer bicycle patrol.
Discussion followed on the involvement of the Trails Committee.
K. Duffy suggested that staff evaluate the use of bicycles by
rangers and report to the Board and that the Trails Committee
study the volunteer bike patrol. T. Henshaw and R. Bishop
agreed that the full Board should consider the issue. G.
Babbitt noted that the timeline is a concern. T. Henshaw added
that the information should be available before budget
preparation begins. D. Woods said potential bicycle patrol is a
component of what he hopes the Trails Committee will be
presenting to the Board. There was Board consensus that a report
will be presented by the Trails Committee on either the bicycle
patrol or Trails Committee progress on September 9 .
F. Scheduling of Special Meeting on June 29 , 1992 (Report R-92-73)
Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board schedule a Special
Meeting for Monday, June 29 , 1992 beginning at 7 : 30
P.M. at the District office for considering ward
boundary adjustments, calling District elections in
Wards 3 , 4 , a'nd 7, as well as other agenda items. R.
McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to
0.
Meeting 92-15 Page 7
G. Update on State Budget Crisis and Impact on-District (Report R-
92-78)
N. Hanko reported that the proposed state budget being considered
would eliminate the "bailout" funding made available through AB
8, amounting to, at this time, approximately a $2 . 5 million
reduction in funds to the District each year. She noted this
would seriously impact the District' s ability to purchase new
properties. She said that several Board members had been calling
legislators to report how the proposed budget would severely
affect the District. She recommended sending the letter drafted
by staff for the Board president's signature to Governor Wilson,
as well as local legislators in Sacramento and the press.
R. McKibbin said that, with the Board's concurrence, the letter
would be sent the following day.
VIII. INFORMATIONAL REPORT
K. Duffy proposed having the Bay Trail slide show shown before a
Board meeting sometime. She added that, with so many new staff
members, she would like to have a gallery of photographs of
District employees, perhaps for the new building.
C. Britton reported that work is progressing on the new office
building. He said that the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park
District sent a notice that they're considering hosting a Not-So-
Annual Conference at the Monterey Bay Aquarium on Saturday,
November 21. He polled the Board on their availability on the
proposed date.
J. Fiddes reported that staff posted signs regarding the public
notice regarding the Vidovich assessment district and that the
Los Altos Hills Town Council had been notified of the posting and
that the signs will be removed on July 9 .
C. Britton gave an update on the Vidovich assessment district
formation.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10: 05 P.M.
Emma B. Johnson
Recording Secretary
Claims No. 92-11
• Meeting 92-15
Date: June 24 , 1992
REVISED
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
r Name Description
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2715 15.38 Advisory Publishing & Consulting Resource Document
2716 960 . 13 Ralph Anderson & Associates Professional Services--ADA Compliance
Analysis
2717 815. 10 Associated Construction Electrical Installation--Distel Circle
2718 157.00 * Audio Visual Discounts Audio Equipment--Board Meeting
2719 32 .50 '"Bay Area Ridge Trail Resource Documents
2720 1 ,731 .88 Best Sanitation Sanitation Services--Distel Circle
2721 9,988.48 Binkley Associates Consulting Services--Skvline Water System
2722 4,030.15 Bofors, Inc. Printing--Master Plan
2723 5,910.00 Louis Boadi , General Engineering Roadway Grading
2724 16,976.82 Business Interiors Office Furnishings
-25 522 .00 Campbell Towint, Towing Services
:126 124.30 Annette Coleman Reimbursement--Staff Activities
2727 238.83 Com Systems Telephone Service
2728 320.86 Edward L. Corekin Repairs--Former Smith House
2729 14,343.98 CRI/Office Pavilion Office Furnishings
2730 599.00 - Alice Cummings Reimbursement--Film and Prints
2731 542.97 The Darkroom Photographs
11 ,150.00 Deloitte & Touche Auditors
2732 41588.46 Design Concepts Consulting,Design and Production--Skyline
Ridge Invitation and Brochure, Annual
Reuort, Poster, and 1992 Openspace
733 58.40 Deirdre Dolan Local Meeting Expense
2734 165.00 Earth Systems Consultants Plan Review
2735 58.85 Jean Fiddes Private Vehicle Expense
`'736 25.00 Flinn, Gray & Herterich Insurance
'737 201 .61 Forestry Suppliers, Inc. Field Supplies
-738 23.22 Foster Bros.Security Systems , Inc. Keys
739 3, 125.00 Robert M. Garcia Consulting Services--Distel Circle
_740 548.75 Goodco Press Printing--Docent Activities and Ne:�rsletter
2741 540. 17 Gregg' s Appliance Refrigerator--Enterprise
1742 36 .69 Herbert Grench Local Meeting Expense
2743 107. 45 Mary Gundert Private Vehicle Expense
"_744 2 ,238.75 H & B Management, Inc . Asbestos Inspection Services--Uuane ,
Chew and Beneficial
-745 868 . 27 Harrington & Associates Consulting- Services--20th. Anniversary
2746 206.50 Hengehold Motor Company, Inc. Vehicle Rental--20th Anniversary
2747 232 .83 Hertz Equipment Rental Equipment Rental
2748 687.65 Interstate Traffice Control Signs
2749 75.00 JCP Engineers Plan Review
_'750 1 ,977. 73 Jeda Publications
Print ing--Letterhear_j and Broc'rures
2751 325.00 Johnson' s Inspection Service House Inspection--Beneficia'_•
1752 257 .33 The Ed Jones Company Badges
2753 7 .0119 .53 Dennis Kobza & associates . Inc. Architectural Services--Ranger Facilities
2754 54. 15 Judy Law Private Vehicle Expense
2755 608.00 Los Altos Garbage Company Dumpster Rental
'Emergency check issued on June 11 , 1992.
Claims No. 92-11
Meeting 92-15
Date: June 24 , 1992
REVISED
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Name Descriotion
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2756 174. 18 Meyer Appliance Microwave--Distel Circle
2757 325. 18 Merwin Mace Private Vehicle Expense
2758 50.00 Municipal Management Assistants Advertisement
of Northern California
2759 12.50 National Trust for Historic Resource Documents
Preservation
2760 4.22 Noble Ford Equipment Part
2761 67.58 Northern Energy Propane Fuel
2762 52.00 Stanley Norton April Expenses
2763 740.38 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies
2764 39.83 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
2765 187.05 Peninsula Times Tribune Advertisement
2766 247.46 PIP Printing Printing--Vidovich Assessment District
Mailing
2767 200.00 Pitney Bowes, Inc. Maintenance Agreement--Mailing Machine
2768 153.05 Pitney Bowes Credit Corporation Mailing Machine Rental
2769 600.00 Portola Heights Property Owners Road Dues
Association
2770 450.00 Price Club Field Supplies
2771 384 .37 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance
2772 400.00 ** S & W Equipment Company Field Equipment
2773 146.33 Safety-Kleen Corporation Solvent Service
2774 300.00 Santa Clara County Health Permit
Department
2775 366,000.00 Santa Clara County Parks Purchase of County Property
Department
2776 33. 10 Shell Oil Company Fuel
2777 228.25 Sid's Custom Upholstery Upholstery for District Vehicle
2778 1 ,250.00 George Sipel Associates Professional Services
2779 1 ,864. 13 Jana Sokale Consulting Services--Russian Ridge
2780 5,238.28 Steinberg Group Architectural Services--Distel Circle
2781 2,380.00 Sterling Underground Construction Repairs and Pumping Septic Tank--Rancho
2782 44,631 .30 Summit Springs Design Skyline Ridge Development Project
2783 100.51 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense
2784 67.20 Taylor Rental Equipment Rental
2785 105.23 University Art Center Drafting Supplies
2786 ) 8.96 Unocal Fuel
2787 414 .08 Vallen Safety Supply Company Safety Supplies
2788 150,000.00 Valley Title Company Property Purchase--McQueen
2789 340.61 Valley Tool & Manufacturing Fire Pumper Supplies
2790 254.38 Word Products Computer Supplies
2791 251 .07 Alice Cummins Private Vehicle Expense
2792 88.80 ***Ryan Herco Industrial Plastics Pipe for Monte Bello Restroom
2793 288. 14 Mary Hale Private Vehicle Expense
2794 345.94 Petty Cash Office and Field Supplies , Film and
Developing, Subscription, Postage,
Photocopying, Maps, Local Meeting
Expense and Private Vehicle Expense
*" Emergency check issued on June 17, 1992.
***Emergency check issued on June 2, 1992.
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 92-18
SUMMARY OF JULY 22, 1992 REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Pledge of Allegiance - Members of Cub Scout Pack 74 of Los Altos
led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance and singing of "America
the Beautiful . "
Award of Bid for Eucalyptus Tree Removal at Rancho San Antonio
Open Space Preserve - The Board accepted the lowest responsible
bid of $36 , 210 from S . P. McClenahan Co. , Inc . of Portola Valley
for the removal of 19 eucalyptus trees and the safety pruning of
one eucalyptus tree that is a nesting site for a great horned
owl . The Board also authorized the General Manager to enter into
a contract for performance of the work .
Informational Report to Board on Requirements and Response for
the Americans with Disabilities Act - The Board approved the
approach and schedule outlined in the staff report for preparing
a plan and program to address this new federal law.
Amendment to Rules of Procedure for Financial Instrument
Signatories and Revision of Authorized Signatories for District
Accounts - The Board adopted Resolution 92-35 amending Rules of
Procedure. In addition, the Board adopted Resolutions 92-36 , 92-
37 , and 92-38 revising authorized signatories for various
District accounts .
Authorization for CalTrans to Enter District Lands to Complete
Certain Drainage Improvements - The Board authorized the
President of the Board of Directors to execute the CalTrans
permit to enter.
Recision of Agreement to Purchase Corte Madera Partnership
Property as a Proposed Addition to Windy Hill Open Space Preserve
The Board adopted Resolution 92-39 rescinding the Corte Madera
Partnership property transaction.
Scheduling of 20th Anniversary Board Member Hikes - The Board
agreed to set dates for special hikes involving officials in each
ward.
Authorization to Solicit Driveway Relocation Bids (La Honda Creek
Open Space Preserve) - The Board authorized staff to advertise
for bids to relocate the Weeks driveway on La Honda Creek Open
Space Preserve .
Bay Trail Slide Show - Senior Planner Del Woods presented a slide
show on the San Francisco Bay Trail .
Joan Combs
Secretary
201 San Antonio Circle,Suite C-1 35 - Mountain View,California 94040 - Phone:(415)949-5500 - FAX:(415)949-5679
General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Richard Bishop
Claims No. 92-13
Meetina 92-18
Date: July 22, 1992
REVISED
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Name Descrintion
2843 975.02 Acme & Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services
2844 3.79 Altos Print & Copy Photocopying
2845 3,022.33 Alves Petroleum, Inc. Fuel -
2846 43.30 American Printing & Copying Printing
2847 41.84 American Welding Supply Welding Supplies
2848 1,210.00 Aryireini Bros. , Inc. Driveway Main t_enance--S1<vj ine
2849 102.80 A T & T Maintenance Agreement
2850 267.33 Audio Visual Discounts Public Address System Rental
2851 689.57 Bailev's Western Division Field Eauirment
2852 1,846.88 Best Sanitation Sanitation Services
2853 211.35 BioQuest Wildlife Consultation-Jacques Ridge
2854 823.50 Bluer & Zlotoff Legal Services
2855 971.00 Breon, O'Donnell, Miller, Brown Legal Services
& Dannis
2856 227.56 Bridge Radio Services Radio Renairs
2857 1,050.00 BFI Builders Debris Box Service Dumster Rental
2858 300.00 Sarah Butterfield, Scott Miller, Music-Docent Appreciation Event
and Joan Butterfield
137.90 Cabela's Inc. Uniform Expense
,;,d60 226.04 California Water Service Comranv Water Service
2861 26.00 California State Park & Recreation Resource Documents
2862 165.00 Campbell's Towing Vehicle Towing
2863 2,711.00 Cannis Consulting Engineers Engineering Services
2864 34.83 Central Stationers Office Supplies
2865 124.80 Clark's Auto Parts/Machine Shoo Vehicle Parts
2866 100.00 Coasts-ide Proflame Propane Fuel
2867 29.71 Annette Coleman Reimbursement-Field Supplies
2868 279.9! Cam Svsteis Telenhone Service
2869 950.00 Communication Strategies Telecommunications Consulting Services
2870 39.78 Contempory Engraving Company Badges
2871 30.00 Edward L. Corekin Repairs--Enterprise
2872 9,546.57 Coroorate Environments, Inc. Office Furniture-Distel Circle
2873 30.00 County Park and Recreation Membership_ Dues
Director's Association
2874 225.73 Crest Conies, Inc. Bluelines and Pholl-ocouving
2875 388.46 Alice Cummings Private Vehicle Expense
2876 5,250.00 Dana Property Analysis Anoraisal Services
2877 20.40 East Palo Alto Water District Water Service
2878 64.50 Federal Express Corporation Express Mail
2879 2,607.35 First American Title Insurance Title Insurance
Cc=anv
2880 385.00 First Interstate Bark Note Paying Agent--1982 Notes
2881 1,014.00 David B Fisher Legal Services
-'82 253.53 Foothill Safety, Inc. Protective Uniform Exrense
883 - 118.49 Forestry Suppliers, Inc. Storage Rack for Field Office
2884 '3,095.70 Robert M. Garcia Consulting Services-Distel Circle
2885 318.63 Gibson Studios Artwork
*Emergency check issued on July 15, 1992.
Claims No. 92-13
Meeting 92-18
Date: July 22, 1992
REVISED
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Name Description
2886 1064.82 Goodco Press Printina
2887 14.50 Granhistat, Inc. Artwork-
2888 150.00 Herbert Grench Reimbursement---Out-of-Tcwn Meeting Exoense
2889 64.82 Carol Hankermeyer Reimbursement--Miscellaneous Expenses
2890 329.00 Honeywell Protection Services Burglar Alarm Maintenance
2891 159.28 Image Technology, Inc. Transnarencies and Man Enlargement's
2892 28.50 Travis Jensen Reimbursement--Educational Assistance
2893 59.80 Emma Johnson Reimbursement--Office Supplies
2894 16.28 The Ed Jones Comnanv Badges
2895 147.66 Lab Safety Supply, Inc. Hazardous Material Containers
2896 100.00 La Honda Vista Water Comnany Water Service
2897 200.00 Lopez Gardening Service Gardening Service--Distel Circle
2898 755.71 Los Altos Garbage Company Dumpster Rental
2899 200.00 Macanals Building Maintenance Janitorial Services--Distel Circle
2900 50.00 Meyers, Nave, Raback & Silver Legal Services
2901 459.11 Minton's Lumber & Supply
Field Supplies and Eauinment
2902 15.00 Ralph Molica Reimbursement--Educational Assistance
2903 324.75 Monogram Sanitation Sanitation Supplies
2904 71.25 Norney's of Mountain View Office Supplies
-q.1;0 5 1,041.95 office Depot Office Supplies
1 36 543.17 Orchard Supply Fzrdwa--,-e Field SunDlies
2907 1,369.06 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
2908 1,796.96 Page & Turnbull, Inc. Architectural Services--Picchetti
2909 113.30 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc. Sian Artwork and Blueprints
2910 330.60 Peninsula Newspaper Group Advertisement
2911 524.70 Peninsula Times Tribune - Advertisement
2912 23,310.00 Plan Construction Company Picchetti Barn Restoration
2913 69.07 Porter Rents Chair Rental--Docent Annreciation Event
2914 562.24 Rich's Tire Service Tires
2915 2,028.35 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs
2916 225.96 San Jose Mercury News Subscription
Advertisement and
2917 152.90 David Sarn-uinetti Reimbursement--Field Sunn-iies
29108 88.32 Skyline County Water District Water Service
2919 457.29 Smith Eauiument Tractor Renairs and Parts
2920 6,429.42 The Steinberg Groun Architectural Services--Distel Circle
2921 5,325.70 Summit Strings Design Skyline Ridge Development Project
2922 258.66 Sunni', Uniforms Uniform Expense
2923 37.48 Systems for Public Safety Resource Documents
2924 212.20 Taylor Rental Eauiument Renta"
2925 3,064.00 Teater and Etc. Artwork and Slides
2926 190.17 United Parcel Service Mailing Services
2927 500.00 University Club of Palo Alto Deposit--Anniversary Event
2928 135.79 Unocal Fuel
2929 284.54 WearGuard Uniform Expense
9930 70.37 West Publishing Company Resource Documents
31 48.71 Word Products Office Supplies
2932 40.00 Joan Young Reimbursement--Training Workshop
"Emergency check issued on July 17, 1992.
Claims No. 92-13
Meetina 92-18
Date: Julv 22, 1992
REVISED
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Name Description
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2933 49.60 Robert McKibbin Reimbursement—Local Neetina Fxrense
2934 781.02 Divine Catering Docent koureciation Event
2935 227.33 Harkins Sian Company Sign
2936 4,071.20 Santa Clara County Patrol Service
Sheriff's Department
2937 25.00 Ex'Tronic Eauiixiient Repair
2938 441.88 Petty Cash
Local and Out-of-Town Meeting Expense,
Field and Office Supplies, Film and
Developing, Workshop Registration, and
Private Vehicle Exoense
JUL 151992
CAPITINA LAW OFFICES
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
NEVO F. CAPITINA 372 CASTRO STREET
M I C H A E L F. CAPITINA MOIINTAiN VIEW, CAIZFOENIA 94041
BARBARA L. CAPITINA
TELEPHONE (415) 967-6904
July 13, 1992 RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF
Board President Acknowledge/Respond
Director Acknowledge/Respond
Robert J. McKibbin Staff Acknowledge/Respond
President Draft Response Attached
Board of Directors Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft
Response for Board Consideration per
Mid Peninsula Regional Board Directive(s)
open Space District No Response Necessary
201 San Antonio Circle, Ste. C-135
Mountain View, CA 94040
Re: Vidovich Property - Quarry
Dear Mr. McKibbin:
Thank you for your letter of July 9th, 1992 concerning the
action which was taken by the Mid Peninsula Regional Open
Space District upon receiving more than 50% protest.
However, at this time, it is my opinion that the Vidovich
property should be developed as requested several times of
the Los Altos Town Council . It would be a development with
the lowest density of any regional development that I know of
in the past 37 years.
I say this, in view of the fact that we are in a period of
recession, budget restraints and deficits, and it appears to
me that should Mr. Vidovich be permitted to develop his
property in such a low density, it would place at least $80-
$100 million on the tax rolls which would help reduce the
deficits which the County, State and other Governmental Bodies
are faced with at this time.
Thank you very much.
V� t my yours,
NEVO F. CAPITINA
NFC:mnm
cc: Members, Los Altos Hills Town Council
RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF
Board President Acknowledg spond
Director Acknowledge/Respond � ` � o +�9J��Z
Staff Acknowledge/Respond U
Draft Response Attached
Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft
Response for Board Consideration per
Board Directive(s)
No Response Necessary
State of California The Resources Agency
M E M O R A N D U M
To: Board of Directors Date: 07-09-92
Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District
From: Dept. of Fish and Game
Fish and Game Warden
Ronald E. Gunnerson
Subject: Seeking Housing within Midpeninsula Open Space
Properties .
I would like to take a minute of your time to introduce
myself . I have been employed by the Department of Fish
& Game for three and a half years . During this time I have
been assigned to patrol Santa Clara County. My patrol
District starts Northbound At the Alameda County line,
Eastbound to the Stanislaus County line, Southbound to
Bailey Road and finally Westbound to highway 101 .
I am married and have one child and am expecting another
sometime around August 19 , 1992 . My intention as stated
earlier is to try to find housing outside of the city
limits . If you have any property that has housing that
would accommodate a family of four and your agency is look-
ing for responsible tenants please give me a call .
I thank you for your time and hope to hear from you. I can
be reached at (408 ) 269-0436 .
ncerely,
Ronald E. Gunnerson
Fish and Game Warden
P. 0. Box 21068
San Jose, Ca. 95151-1068
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
July 14 , 1992
Ronald E. Gunnerson
Fish and Game Warden
P .O. Box 21068
San Jose , CA 95151-1068
RE: Your letter of July 9 , 1992
Housing within MROSD Properties
Dear Warden Gunnerson:
Thank you for the interest in our housing accommodations that you
expressed in your letter of the 9th.
While we do have some housing accommodations that are leased to
persons other than our rangers , the quantity is small and the
turnover slight. We have two houses on Mt . Umunhum (one of which
may become vacant later this year) , and a number of units along
Skyline Boulevard, between Saratoga Gap and Kings Mountain Road,
ranging in size from a one bedroom apartment to a five bedroom,
three bath house.
Although there are no current vacancies , and a waiting list , I
have enclosed an application form, in case your timing is
flexible. We would be delighted to have you as a tenant if the
timing is right .
Yours very truly,
J
Merwin A Mace
Real Property Representative
enclosure
cc.: Board of Directors R MRQSD
201 San Antonio Circle,Suite C-135 • Mountain View,California 94040 • Phone:(415)949-5500 • FAX:(415)949-5679
General Manager:HerbertGrench Board o(Directors:Katherine Duffy,RobertMcKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Richard Bishop
Open Space
R-92-80 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 92-18
July 22 , 1992
AGENDA ITEM
Informational Report to Board on Requirements and Response for
the Americans with Disabilities Act
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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Approve the approach and schedule outlined in this report for
preparing a plan and program to address this new federal law.
Over the next six months, activities will include conducting
public outreach meetings and workshops, inventorying trails and
facilities for accessibility, and preparing policies and
implementing measures to address employment and the workplace,
lands and facilities, and programs and services.
Discussion
1. Legal Background
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA or "The
Act") established that "No qualified individual with a
disability shall, by reason of that disability, be excluded
from participation in or denied the benefits of services,
programs, or activities of a public entity or subject to
discrimination by such entity. "
This extremely broad and far-reaching legislation has major
potential impact on all public agencies and publicly-used
facilities and services. The law is open to much
interpretation and will be the subject of experimentation
and tests both in the field and in the courts. The law does
not contain specific standards, but overlays existing
physical access laws and standards, implying that the same
level of effort will be applied to a comprehensive range of
disabilities, in a comprehensive range of facilities,
programs and services.
The Act became effective January 26, 1992 for park and
recreation agencies. The Act contains five titles,
pertaining to the subjects listed below:
Title I - Employment - Addresses the application process,
employment and benefits of employment, including the
workspace and work requirements.
Title II - Public Services
Subtitle A, General Provisions - This is the portion that
pertains to the District's facilities and services.
201 San Antonio Circle,Suite C-1 35 - Mountain View,California 94040 Phone:(415)949-5500 - FAX:(415)949-5679
General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Richard Bishop
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Subtitle B, Public Transportation
Title III - Public Accommodations and Services Operated by
Private Entities
Title IV Telecommunications
Title V Miscellaneous - Addresses enforcement provisions,
which are based on the 1964 Civil Rights Act; defines right
to private actions, not punitive damages.
2 . Significant Features of ADA
The basic law has been implemented by a series of rulings
published by the Justice Department (28CFR Part 35,
effective January 26, 1992) . The basic features of the law
and its implications for the District are outlined below:
A. Self-Policing: No government agency will check on
compliance, although evidence of compliance may be
required for future federal grants. Enforcement
depends on complaints and private legal action by
individuals and groups. The Department of the Interior
is the designated federal agency to investigate
complaints relating to land and natural resources and
parks and recreation agencies, and may refer complaints
to the U.S. Attorney General 's office.
B. Requires Interpretation: Although the guidelines for
accessibility of buildings, handicapped parking spaces
and some other features are well defined, the Act is
intended to address a complete cross-section of
disabilities. Many of the potential barriers or
accommodations are not well defined and are subject to
investigation and interpretation. This is especially
true for open space lands and trails.
C. Comprehensive - The Act requires accessibility for a
comprehensive range of disabilities, to a comprehensive
range of facilities and services, where feasible.
D. Access to be Integrated - To the maximum extent
feasible, accommodations are to allow disabled persons
to participate in the mainstream of opportunities
offered by the District; separate facilities and
programs are not acceptable.
E. No Fundamental Alteration of Service - The Act shall
not require that the nature of the basic services or
opportunities offered are altered in a fundamental
way - (i.e. that access improvements create a
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significant adverse environmental impact or
fundamentally detracts from the open space experience
of visitors) . This also extends to historic buildings.
F. No Undue Burden - The Act does not require agencies to
provide accommodations that would create an undue
burden based on cost or administrative requirements
relative to the number of persons who would benefit and
the overall agency and responsible department budgets.
The Act does not require that all lands and facilities
be accessible; only that the basic programs and
services be accessible.
3 . Pertinent ADA Requirements and Deadlines
A. Effective date: January 26, 1992 - Law went into effect
for park and recreation agencies - applies to new
structures and employment, requires designation of
responsible employee and establishment of internal
complaint procedure.
B. Transition Plan: July 26, 1992 - A Transition Plan must
be completed "In the event that structural changes to
facilities will be undertaken to achieve program
accessibility. " It must:
- Be based on public comment
- Identify Physical obstacles
- Describe detailed methods to make facilities
accessible - (not necessarily physical changes) .
- Identify steps and schedule for implementation -
(as expeditiously as possible and before January
26, 1995 - 3 years from implementation of
requirement)
- Indicate responsible parties
- Be available for public review
C. District Self-Evaluation Must Be Completed: January 26,
1993 - The self-evaluation should cover all aspects of
the District's facilities, programs and services, and
identifies corrective measures where necessary. The
Self-Evaluation must:
- Include evaluation of services, policies, and
practices
(i.e. employment, programs, communications)
- Provide opportunity for public comment
- Be maintained and available to the public for 3
years
- Include a list of persons consulted, issues and
problems examined/identified, and description of
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modifications made.
4. Current Status and Proposed Action
A. The Transition Plan for planned structural changes to
remove barriers has been started, but cannot be
completed by the July 26th deadline due to the time
involved to inventory facilities; organize public
input; choose, design, estimate and confirm the
changes. The law requires the "nuts and bolts" level
planning in the Transition Plan to be completed prior
to the broader policies and measures that are
identified in the Self Evaluation. Due to the delay in
the Transition Plan, these documents will be completed
together, which will be more effective.
Staff recommends that the research, public
participation, planning, and documentation for all
aspects of access for disabled persons be continued and
included in a comprehensive District Accessibility
Plan, which could be an integral part of the Strategic
Plan and the Action Plan. The required Transition Plan
and Self-Evaluation would be incorporated into that
document.
The proposed general process and schedule for preparing
the Accessibility Plan is as follows:
(1) Continue with the inventory and evaluation of
physical barriers, which should be completed in
August, including a preliminary assessment of how
to address the problems and what this may cost.
(2) Identify local disabled persons and groups to
participate in workshops and meetings. Design an
outreach and workshop process to facilitate their
understanding and input. The public participation
would probably take place in September. More than
one workshop would probably be required, possibly
including an on-site workshop, e.g. at Skyline
Ridge.
(3) During October, staff will prepare a draft
Accessibility Plan containing the background
evaluations, proposed policies implementation
measures, priorities, and schedules. This will
require the participation of the Administration,
Planning and Operations Program staffs.
(4) During November, public hearings would be
initiated on the draft Plan, to allow adequate
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time for review, finalization and adoption prior
to the January 26, 1993 deadline for the Self-
Evaluation.
Additional research and planning must be done before it
is necessary to commit to this approach, so it is not
necessary for the Board to take action at this time.
However, comments and questions from the Board and the
public are encouraged now or at any time in the
process.
5. Impact On Staff Time
The response to the ADA requirements has had and will
continue to have a significant impact on staff time in all
programs. In the six months from the effective date of the
law and through July we estimate that the following hours
will have been spent on gathering information, conducting
research, and discussing and planning the response.
124 Staff hours by Planning
50 Staff hours by Administration
20 Staff hours by Operations
Over the next six months, potentially hundreds more staff
hours will be required to prepare this plan, and for ongoing
efforts to implement it. The staff and the Board have
decisions to make, and will need public input, before the
impact and effort can be fully determined.
Prepared by:
Randy Anderson
Contact person:
Same as above
Open Space
R-92-81 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 92-18
July 22 , 1992
AGENDA ITEM
Amendment to Rules of Procedure for Financial Instrument
Signatories and Revision of Authorized Signatories for District
Accounts
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER' S RECOMMENDATIONS , I
a"
Y
(1) Adopt the attached Resolution of the Board of Directors of
the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Amending Rules
of Procedure
(2) Adopt Resolution of the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Establishing
Financial Instrument Signatories of the District for Santa
Clara County Accounts
(3) Adopt Resolution of the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing
Signing and Endorsing Checks and Other Instruments for
Checking Account (First Interstate Bank of California - Los
Altos)
(4) Adopt 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 of California - Los Altos)
Discussion: As a result of staffing changes and the filling of
two management positions, it is necessary to revise the
authorized financial instrument signatories for the District 's
accounts. The appropriate financial institutions will be
informed of the signatory changes. Section 2 . 40 of your Rules of
Procedure also needs to be revised to reflect the authorized
signatories.
The District ' s policy requires one signature for employee payroll
checks and for checks and warrants under $5, 000 and two
signatures if the check or warrant is over $5, 000.
Prepared by:
J. Fiddes, Administrative Services Manager
Contact Person:
Same as above
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:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Richard Bishop
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(a)
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
AMENDING RULES OF PROCEDURE
Section 2 . 40 of the Rules of Procedure of the Board of Directors
of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Section 2 . 40 financial Instrument Signatories
(a) The authorized signatories to checks,
warrants, withdrawal applications and Santa Clara
County claim forms of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District for payroll or for amounts
less than $5, 000 shall be any one of the following
six employees: (i) the General Manager, (ii) the
Assistant General Manager/Land Acquisition
Manager, (iii) the Administrative Services
Manager, (iv) the Operations Manager, (v) the
Public Affairs Manager, or (vi) the Planning
Manager.
(b) The authorized signatories to checks,
warrants, withdrawal applications and Santa Clara
County claim forms of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District in amounts of $5, 000 or
greater (excluding payroll) shall be two of the
following employees: (i) the General Manager, (ii)
the Assistant General Manager/Land Acquisition
Manager, (iii) the Administrative Services
Manager, (iv) the Operations Manager, (v) the
Public Affairs Manager, or (vi) the Planning
Manager.
This resolution supersedes Resolution 92-03 , adopted on February
12 , 1992 .
(b)
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
ESTABLISHING FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT SIGNATORIES
OF THE DISTRICT FOR SANTA CLARA COUNTY
ACCOUNTS
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional open
Space District has passed Resolution 92- , dated July 22 , 1992 , changing
the signatories authorized to make disbursements on behalf of the District.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District does resolve as follows:
Section 1. The signatures of the present holders of said offices are as
follows, and the Director of Finance of Santa Clara County is authorized to
make disbursements on behalf of the District based on any one signature for
amounts under $5, 000 and any two signatures for amounts $5, 000 and over, as
set forth below:
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER/
GENERAL MANAGER LAND ACQUISITION MANAGER
H. Grench L. Craig Britton
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER
Jean H. Fiddes Malcolm Smith
OPERATIONS MANAGER PLANNING MANAGER
John M. Escobar Bruce R. Anderson
Section 2 . This resolution supersedes Resolution 92-04 adopted February
12 , 1992 .
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R-92-82
Meeting 92-18
July 22, 1992
AGENDA ITEM
Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion•
Members of Cub Scout Pack 74 of Los Altos will perform a flag
ceremony and lead the Pledge of Allegiance at your July 22
meeting. The ceremony will include a patriotic song.
Prepared by:
Deborah Morvay-Zucker, Office Manager/Secretary to the General
Manager
Contact person:
Same as above
201 San Antonio Circle,Suite C-1 35 • Mountain View,California 94040 • Phone:(415)949-5500 • FAX:(415)949-5679
General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Richard Bishop
Open Space
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-92-83
Meeting 92-18
July 22 , 1992
AGENDA ITEM
Scheduling of 20th Anniversary Board Member Hikes
Discussion: Director Crowder requested that this item be placed
on the agenda so that the 20th Anniversary Committee can
ascertain potential dates for the hikes Board members will lead
as part of the 20th Anniversary celebration.
. Prepared by:
Joan Combs
Public Affairs Assistant
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
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R-92-84
Meeting 92-18
July 22 , 1992
AGENDA ITEM
Authorization to Solicit Driveway Relocation Bids (La Honda Creek
Open Space Preserve)
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER' S RECOMMENDATIONS
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Authorize staff to advertise for bid-stt elocate the Weeks
driveway on La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve
Discussion:
In late 1989, the District was a party to a court settlement that
was inherited as part of the former Dyer property acquisition.
The settlement stipulates that the District relocate a driveway
over the lands of Warren and Henrietta Weeks to serve our ranger
vehicles for patrol of La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve, our
tenants in the former Bechtel cottage, and the remainder of the
Paulin property.
Plans have been submitted to San Mateo County for entitlement,
and the District should complete construction before the winter
rainy season. The project is estimated to cost in excess of
$10, 000. A copy of the plans will be available for inspection at
your July 22 meeting.
Prepared by:
Bucky Mace, Real Property Representative
L. Craig Britton, Assistant General Manager - Land Acquisition
Manager
Contact person:
Randy Anderson, Planning Manager
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:Katherine Duffy,RobertMcKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Richard Bishop
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R-92-85
Meeting 92-18
July 22 , 1992
AGENDA ITEM
Recision of Agreement to Purchase Corte Madera Partnership
Property as a Proposed Addition to Windy Hill;Oen pace Preserve
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER' S RECOMMENDATIONS
Adopt the attached resolution rescinding the Cort Madera
Partnership property transaction.
Discussion:
At your meeting of May 27 , 1992 , you approved the agreement to
acquire 194 acres of the Corte Madera Partnership property as an
addition to the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve (see report R-92-
61) . You also authorized legal counsel and the general manager
to approve minor wording changes in the Property Transfer
Agreement. By their letter of May 26, 1992 , the general partners
had indicated some modifications would be needed in order to
satisfy last minute concerns of the limited partners.
After staff met with the general partners and legal represen-
tatives of the limited partners, it became obvious that major and
substantiative changes were being requested in the agreement as a
result of differing needs of the partners. District staff was
advised that the partnership was to be reorganized and might
result in two of the limited partners joining the negotiating
team and possibly becoming the general partners. As a result,
escrow did not close on June 30, 1992 as prescribed by the
agreement and no extension of the escrow period was agreed to by
the parties. Three letters (copies attached) were sent by
District staff during this process:
1. Letter of June 3 , 1992 advising that the transaction was
approved by the Board and acknowledging the need for
ratification by the limited partners.
2 . Letter of June 22 , 1992 offering to extend escrow to July
311 1992 , and reaffirming the validity of the agreement.
This letter was never formerly acknowledged by the general
partners.
3 . Letter of July 6, 1992 retracting the escrow extension
offered in the June 22 letter and advising the partnership
that a contract between the parties was never consummated
and that the transaction between the parties was of no force
and effect.
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:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Richard Bishop
R-92-85 Page 2
In light of your recent decision not to proceed with the proposed
benefit assessment district in Los Altos Hills and the on-going
state budget deliberations, it is prudent for you to formally
rescind this transaction. As discussed in detail in report R-92-
61, this entire transaction was tailored to the District's cash
flow projections and future payment affordability. Since the
District's ability to afford this property is now in serious
doubt, the District must put the sellers on notice through
official Board action that the transaction is of no further force
and effect.
Prepared by:
L. Craig Britton, Assistant General Manager - Land Acquisition
Manager
Contact person:
Same as above
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
RESCINDING RESOLUTION 92-23 , DATED MAY 27 ,
1992, DECLARING NULL AND VOID REAL PROPERTY
TRANSFER AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING GENERAL
MANAGER OR ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER TO GIVE
APPROPRIATE NOTICE (WINDY HILL OPEN SPACE
PRESERVE - LANDS OF CORTE MADERA, A
PARTNERSHIP)
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 rescind, in its
entirety, Resolution Number 92-23 of said Board, dated May 27,
1992 .
Section Two. The Board of Directors does hereby declare
that certain Real Property Transfer Agreement between Corte
Madera, a California Limited Partnership, and the Midpeninsula
Open Space District, a copy of which was attached to said
Resolution 92-23 , of no force and effect, by reason of a lack of
any formal binding contractual relationship between the parties
and failure to complete the transaction as required by said
Agreement.
Section Three. The General Manager or Assistant General
Manager of the District shall cause to be given appropriate
notice of rescission of Resolution 92-23 to Corte Madera, a
Limited Partnership.
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800 El Camino Real West, Suite 130, Mountain View, CA 94040 (415) 961-7500
P.O. Box 7500, Nlountain View, CA. 94039-7500 FAX (415)961-2297 FAX (415) 961-3669
May 26, 1992
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District,
A Public District
Old Mill Office Center
Building C, Suite 135
201 San Antonio Circle
Mountain View, California 94040
Attention: Mr. L. Craig Britton
Assistant General Manaaer
Re: Real Property Transfer Agreement and Related
Documentation in Connection with the Corte Madera
Addition to the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve
Dear Mr. Britton:
This is to confirm the substance of our discussions today
concerning the Real Property Transfer Agreement, together with the
Exhibits thereto (collectively the "Corte Madera Purchase
Agreement") . I executed and delivered the Corte Madera Purchase
Agreement to you on Friday on behalf of Corte Madera, a California
Limited Partnership (the "Partnership") . As I advised you today,
I have subsequently learned that less than the necessary majority
in interest of the limited partners have ratified such execution
and delivery by me. As we discussed, I will attempt to obtain
approval and ratification by a majority in interest of the limited
partners of the terms of the Corte Madera Purchase Agreement, which
may necessitate some changes and clarifications which we do not
expect will materially change the transaction.
The purpose of this letter is to formally advise you that I
will undertake to obtain such ratification of a majority in
interest of the limited partners of the Partnership and that I will
advise you of the same not later than June 5, 1992 . At such time,
I will additionally provide any supporting documentation that you
may reasonably request to satisfy you and counsel of the due
execution and delivery of the Corte Madera Purchase Agreement and
of its legal and binding effect on the Partnership.
CORTE MADERA,
A CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT 0 COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL SALES 0 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 0 RESEARCH & PLANNING 0 INSURANCE CI LOANS
Open Space
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
June 3 , 1992
Corte Madera, A California
Limited Partnership
C/o Hare, Brewer & Kelley, Inc.
800 El Camino Real West, Suite 130
Mountain view, California 94040
ATTN: Ryland Kelley, General Manager
Subject: Windy Hill Open Space Preserve - Lands of Corte Madera,
A California Limited Partnership, San Mateo County,
Assessors Parcel Numbers 076-350-150 and 076-350-240
Dear Mr. Kelley:
I am pleased to officially advise you that the Board of Directors
of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District accepted and
approved the Real Property Transfer Agreement for acquisition of
the subject property on May 27, 1992 by Resolution No. 92-23 .
I have enclosed a certified copy of the Resolution along with a
fully executed original of the Purchase Agreement for your
records.
In accordance with Section 4 . 1 of the Real Property Transfer
Agreement, I will be submitting escrow instructions to First
American Title Insurance Company in order to close this
-transaction on or before June 30, 1992 . It has been a pleasure
working with you on this acquisition. If you have any questions,
please don't hesitate to contact me.
Very ,/ruly, yours,
L. Craig Britton, SR/WA
Assistant General Manager
LCB: ss
Enclosures
P.S. In accordance with your letter of May 26, 1992, 1 am
awaiting final confirmation from you on the outcome of
discussions with your limited partners on ratification of
this transaction.
201 San Antonio Circle, Suite C-1 35 • Mountain View,California 94040 • Phone:(415)949-5500 • FAX:(415)949-5679
General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Robert Mc Kibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Richard Bishop
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
June 22 , 1992
Corte Madera,
a California Limited Partnership
c/o Hare, Brewer & Kelley, Inc.
800 El Camino Real West, Suite 1300
Mountain View, California 94040
Attention: Mr. Ryland Kelley, General Partner
Re: Extension of Date of Initial Closing from 6/30/92 to 7/31/92
- Real Property Transfer Agreement and Related Documentation
in Connection with the Corte Madera Addition to the Windy
Hill Open Space Preserve
Dear Mr. Kelley:
The purpose of this letter is to address the timing of the
Initial closing and certain other issues under the Real Property
Transfer Agreement (together with Exhibits thereto being
collectively referred to as the "Corte Madera Purchase
Agreement") based in part on the matters disclosed in your letter
to the District, dated May 26, 1992, a copy of which is attached,
and certain subsequent developments that you have orally
disclosed to me.
Subsequent to your May 26 letter, you advised me that there are
certain structural changes taking place within the Corte Madera
Partnership ("Partnership") concerning control and the
designation of individuals having authority to make major
decisions affecting the Partnership and its assets. Because of
such Partnership changes, you advised me that more time is
required to formally complete the structural changes to the
Partnership and to sort out the comments and views of those
parties having a majority interest in the Partnership as to the
changes and clarifications in the corte Madera Purchase Agreement
that were referred to in your May 26 letter. Based upon the
foregoing, I understand that it is the Partnership' s desire to
extend the date of the Initial Closing from June 30, 1992 to July
31, 1992 , or such earlier date as may later be specified by the
parties. At such time as the principal individuals in interest
within the Partnership have formulated the comments to the Corte
Madera Purchase Agreement, we will meet with representatives of
the Partnership to finalize the purchase documentation and to
specify the actual Initial Closing Date. We understand that the
Partnership will act as promptly as possible and will advise us
of material developments as they occur.
201 San Antonio Circle,Suite C-1 35 - Mountain View,California 94040 • Phone:(415)949-5500 • FAX:(415)949-5679
General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Richard Bishop
Corte Madera, Page 2
A California Limited Partnership
June 22 , 1992
I would like to clarify the District' s position with respect to
the status of the Corte Madera Purchase Agreement and I request
that the Partnership affirm that position. As you remember, when
the Board approved the transaction, the Corte Madera Purchase
Agreement was approved in the form presented subject to such
clarification and language changes as might be negotiated by the
Assistant General Manager and approved by District General
Counsel, so long as such changes were not viewed in the aggregate
by said persons as representing a material change to the overall
business transaction from the standpoint of the District. The
District has expended significant time and money to bring the
transaction to this point and I ask that the Partnership reaffirm
the validity and binding effect of the Corte Madera Purchase
Agreement, subject to good faith negotiation of the final
documentation in accordance with the foregoing. More
specifically, the District and the Partnership, by execution of
this Letter Agreement, each hereby affirm the legality, due
execution and binding nature of the Corte Madera Purchase
Agreement, subject to the agreement of the parties to negotiate
in good faith concerning issues primarily of concern to the
Partnership, with the understanding and agreement that the
aggregate of changes to be made to the Corte Madera Purchase
Agreement shall not represent a material change in the overall
transaction when viewed from the standpoint of the District as
purchaser.
This letter shall, upon execution by the Partnership, constitute
a specific amendment to the Corte Madera Purchase Agreement under
Section 13 . 3 thereof for the purposes of extending the Initial
Closing (as defined in Section 1. 18) to a date not later than
July 31, 1992 .
Corte Madera, Page 3
A California Limited Partnership
June 22 , 1992
If the Partnership concurs with the District and agrees to the
statements and provisions above, please execute on behalf of the
Partnership as indicated below and return one copy to me.
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN
SPACE DI TRICT, A PUBLIC DISTRICT
-By:
L. Craig Britton
Assistant General Manager
ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO:
CORTE MADERA,
A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
By:
Ryland Kelley, General Partner
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
July 6 , 1992
Corte Madera,
a California Limited Partnership
c/o Hare, Brewer & Kelley, Inc.
800 El Camino Real West, Suite 1300
Mountain View, California 94040
Attention: Mr. Ryland Kelley, General Partner
Re: Status of Acquisition by the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District of Corte Madera Addition to Windy Hill Open
Space Preserve from the Corte Madera Limited Partnership
Dear Mr. Kelley:
The purpose of this letter is to advise you of the status of the
Real Property Transfer Agreement (together with Exhibits thereto
being collectively referred to herein as the 11'Corte Madera
Purchase Agreement") based upon the facts stated below. This
letter additionally constitutes a retraction of my letter to you
dated June 22 , 1992 , a copy of which is attached ("Prior Letter")
which is hereby rescinded and of no further effect as of the date
hereof. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined
shall have the meanings given in the Prior Letter and Corte
Madera Purchase Agreement, as applicable.
Based upon discussions since the Prior Letter, we understand that
the restructuring within the Partnership has not been completed
and that the Partnership cannot ratify or affirm the existence of
a valid contract with the District, as contemplated by the Prior
Letter. To the contrary, we are advised that the Partnership did
not duly authorize, execute and deliver the Corte Madera Purchase
Agreement and that no legally valid contract ever existed. We
further understand that additional time will be required to
complete the Partnership restructuring and to formulate specific
comments to the existing draft documentation, which would then
require negotiation with the District for purposes of finalizing
any agreement. We understand that these changes will not be
limited to minor matters and that the Closing would have to be
deferred for some indefinite period of time. Based upon the
foregoing, we believe that resubmission to the Board of Directors
of the District will be required and no assurance can be made
that such submission of a revised contractual relationship will
201 San Antonio Circle,Suite C-1 35 • Mountain View,California 94040 • Phone:(415)949-5500 • FAX:(415)949-5679
General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibbin,Teena Hen5haw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonerte Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Richard Bishop
Corte Madera, Page 2
A California Limited Partnership
July 6, 1992
be approved by the Board. After considering the facts stated
above and that thedate specified for the closing of escrow under
the terms of the CorteMadera Purchase Agreement has now come and
gone (the Initial Closing being specifiedto occur on June 30 ,
1992) , we conclude and hereby formally advise you that the
District concurs with the Partnership that the Corte Madera
Purchase Agreement is not a binding legal agreement between the
District and the Partnership.
Notwithstanding the lack of any formal contractual agreement to
purchase between the District and the Partnership, we welcome the
opportunity to meet and discuss with representatives of the
Partnership the possibility of purchase of the Corte Madera
property at such time as the restructure of the Partnership is
complete and the specific concerns and needs of the Partnership
have been formulated. I cannot, however, give any assurance
whatsoever that the Board will approve the acquisition.
Sin rely,
L. Craig Britton,
Assistant General Manager
LCB:ss
cc: Stanley Norton, Esq.
Jim C. Curlett, Esq.
Thomas B. Jacob, Esq.
Board of Directors - MROSD
Open Space
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-92-86
Meeting 92-18
July 22 , 1992
AGENDA ITEM
Award of Contract for Rancho San Antonio Open ac Preserve
Eucalyptus Tree Removal Project
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER' S RECOMMENDATI99S
1 . Accept the lowest responsible bid of $36 , 210 from S . P .
McClenahan Co. , Inc . of Portola Valley for the removal of 19
eucalyptus trees and the safety pruning of one eucalyptus
tree that is a nesting site for a great horned owl .
2 . Authorize the General Manager to enter into a contract for
performance of the work .
Discussion: At your June 24 , 1991 meeting, you authorized staff
to solicit bids for the removal of eucalyptus trees at Rancho San
Antonio Open Space Preserve. The public bid opening was held on
July 15, 1992 . The following four contractors bid on the
project.
Davey Tree, San Jose $150 , 000
Lodes Tree Surgeon Co. , San Jose $43, 810
S . P. McClenahan Co. , Portola Valley $36 , 210
Reliable Tree Experts , Oakland $38 , 600
The lowest bid , submitted by S . P . McClenahan Co. , is
substantially higher than the $25, 800 cost staff estimated (see
report R-92-72 dated June 24 , 1992) . The consulting arborist ' s
report included an "educated guess" of only the safety pruning
and cabling costs . The disposal of the waste wood is a
significant cost element of this project. A tree service company
representative gave staff an oral cost estimate for the purpose
of developing a budget recommendation. Since tree service
clients typically keep the waste wood, the estimate may have been
based on the assumption that the District would keep the
eucalyptus wood for log barriers and firewood. The District does
not have a cost effective purpose for the waste wood.
Although only $28 , 000 was specifically budgeted for tree work
this year, funds are available within the same general category
of Outside Maintenance Services . Staff feels funds can be
diverted from the Loma Almaden Road asphalt maintenance project .
In the absence of a formal neighborhood road agreement , staff now
anticipates a significantly smaller project .
201 San Antonio Circle,Suite C-135 • Mountain View,California 94040 Phone:(415)949-5500 , FAX:(415)949-5679
General Manager:Herbert trench Board ol Directors:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,tinny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Richard Bishop
R-92-86 Page 2
Public Input
A public information meeting was held at Deer Hollow Farm on July
15, 1992. The purpose of the meeting was to provide an
opportunity for the public to make comments or ask questions
about the staff recommendation before your final decision.
Meeting notices were posted at Rancho San Antonio Open Space
Preserve one week in advance. About 260 notices were mailed to
people on the Rancho San Antonio workshop and trail use mailing
lists . KNTV (San Jose) also announced the meeting on the morning
of July 15.
Approximately fifteen people attended the meeting, as well as the
consulting arborist and a number of Board and staff members . A
majority of the people attending expressed opposition to the
removal of all the trees. Several people commented on the
aesthetic value of the eucalyptus trees , as well as the overall
scenic and ecological impact that tree removal would have on the
general area.
A number of alternatives were suggested and discussed, such as
phasing tree removal over a number of years , safety pruning and
saving some or all of the trees , and rerouting trails and roads
away from the hazardous trees . Several people also expressed
concern that given the nature of the safety hazard and visitor
use patterns , removing the trees was a drastic solution. As of
July 18 , staff received only one phone call opposing the
eucalyptus tree removal . The caller recommended relocating the
trail .
Staff has considered the concerns expressed and alternatives
suggested by the public. In general , the public input parallels
the comments that staff initially expressed and evaluated when
determining the recommendation. Elaboration on these points
will be made at your July 22 meeting.
Conclusion
In recent months , several local government agencies and private
entities have been forced to address the problem of freeze-
damaged and drought-stressed eucalyptus trees. The trees at
Rancho San Antonio present a special situation because they are
in an intensively used area of the preserve. They are part of
the positive experience many people often enjoy. The protection
of this resource seems to be very well served by the proprietary
spirit of its visitors . Unfortunately, the visiting public ' s
interest in saving the trees must be measured against the concern
for visitor safety. The District ' s successful management of open
space lands is based on the sound use of effective and efficient
management practices that provide access and insure visitor
safety. The implementation of an extensive and ongoing tree
safety pruning and cabling program would be a significant
departure from our past management practices . Moveover , the
R-92-86 Page 3
District would be dedicating financial resources to prolong the
life of a non-native tree species that is not endangered.
Therefore, staff continues to recommend removal of 19 trees and
safety prune the tree that has provided a great horned owl
nesting site. The obvious structural damage and extensive
sprouting on the trunks and large limbs illustrate the stressed
condition of the trees . This recommendation is consistent with
the consulting arborist ' s report and the opinion of an
independent arborist solicited by Director Hanko.
The tree removal would be completed by the end of August. Staff
will make every attempt to provide alternative trail routes
whenever possible, and to post all expected closures in advance.
Barrie Coate and Associates were unable to complete the
revegetation plan for your July 22 Board meeting. The
revegetation plan will be presented to you as an informational
report at your August 12, 1992 meeting.
Prepared by:
John Escobar, Operations Manager
Contact person:
Same as above
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-92-87
Meeting 92-18
July 22 , 1992
AGENDA ITEM
Authorization for CalTrans to Enter District Lands to Complete
Certain Drainage Improvements
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER ' S RECOMMENDATIONS
Authorize President of the Board of Directors to execute the
attached CalTrans Permit to Enter.
Discussion:
CalTrans is proposing a myriad of projects in the foothills ,
including the improvement of two existing drainage culverts . One
project is on Route 84 above the Thornewood Open Space Preserve
and the other is on Route 35, affecting the Mt. Melville area of
Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve to the south and Coal Creek
Open Space Preserve to the north (see attached maps) . Staff has
inspected both project sites with Caltrans representatives and
concluded that the improvements are desirable from the District
standpoint.
CalTrans originally requested permanent easements; however, they
were not willing to guarantee that no trees in excess of 6 inches
in diameter would be damaged. Therefore, CalTrans has agreed to
complete the project based upon a permit to enter which includes
the vegetation protections the District requires . This permit
would expire by its terms on February 28, 1993 . Since this would
not be in the form of permanent easement , future maintenance
would require District permission which would give us the ability
to assure protection of the trees in the future.
Prepared by:
L. Craig Britton, Assistant General Manager
Contact person:
Same as above
201 San Antonio Circle,Suite C-135 • Mountain View,California 94040 • Phone:(415)949-5500 • FAX:(415)949-5679
General Manager:HerbertGrench Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,RobertMcKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Richard Bishop
Date:
04_ SM-35-84
E.A. 121352/9
PERMIT TO ENTER
State of California
Department of Transportation
P. 0. Box 7791
San Francisco, CA 94120
Permission is hereby granted to the STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, hereinafter referred to as
STATE, to enter upon our lands, as outlined on the map
attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof,
for the purpose Of rehabilitation of drainage culverts on parcels
50330, 50331 and 50340 in San Mateo County (see attached maps). To
commence July 1, 1992 and expire February 28, 1993.
The rights and privileges hereby granted to STATE, may, at
the option of the STATE, be exercised by any authorized
agent or contractor of STATE.
By acceptance of this Permit to Enter, it is expressly
understood and agreed by and between the parties that STATE
agrees to indemnify and save the undersigned OWNERS harmless
against any and all loss, damage, and/or liability which may
be suffered or incurred by OWNERS and against any and all
claims, demands, and causes of action that may be brought
against OWNERS caused by, or arising out of, or in any way
connected with the use and/or occupancy of said lands of
OWNERS by STATE, its agents, contractors or assigns. STATE
further agrees to assume full responsibility for any and all
damages caused by STATE's operation under this Permit and
STATE shall, at its option, either repair or pay for such
damages.
It is understood that no tree Sincerely yours,
greater than six inches in
diameter will be damaged or
removed from the subject
property by the State during
construction.
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
OWN
ACCEPTED:
RENATA FREY STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Right of Way Agent DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
W. J. DOWD
Chief, R/W Acquisition Services
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GENERAL ACCOUNT and authorized signatures of those persons,
I also certify under penalty of perjury that:
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accounts and services. President
Name/Title(Please Print or Type) Asst. Gen tgnature - Board of Directors
3 BY -
L. Craig Britton, Land Acq A Signature Title
19
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Dale
BY General ani3ger
Signature Title
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Checking
Market Corporate Address City state Zip Code
Interest
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Savings
Time Acct.Formerly with(Bank Name and Location) CCI No,
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Other 77
Introduced By IRC No. Taxpayer Identification No.(if any)
No
Name of Corporation PAYROLL ACCOUNT Required tures one Date Card Received Account Number
mid peninsula Reqional OPen Space District in accordan e
with Resolution 92- Signature
X
Resolution 92- CORPORATE RESOLUTION
, m rTreasurer Signature
"RESOLVED:Th President,Vice President,Secretary;sersT
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of this46Td01&ti s authorized to enter into deposit account,c�stt.maneg�ment and service
' agreement(s)with any First Interstate Bank(s)on behalf of this and to designate Signature —
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r�tib�sounds and accounts FURTHER RESOLVED:This authorization is in addition
10 any other au?�iorTza and
In a ect and shall remain in force until the Bank(s)receive written
notice of its revocation at the offices where the accounts are maintained or at any other
address specified by the Bank(s)."
CERTIFICATION
I certify that: �, ,'�}c D,nAr% t
• I am the Seefetsrp-arAssistant-Secretary of the Corporation named above;
• The fore Solt' n is a complete and accurate copy of a resolution duly adopted
by the8Wtfs�- Board of Directors;
• The resolution is now in full force and has not been revoked or changed in any way;and Account Title(Please Print)
• The signatures of the persons signing on the reverse side and below are the genuine PAYROLL
and authorized signatures of those persons.
I also certify under penalty of perjury that: ,s�,-i��
❑ the number shown on this form is the raZn-e correct taxpayer identification
number p,-e}r- t+ is r.a t-El to the best of my knowledge and belief,the&erperationisa foreign corporation exempt Account Title
from backupwithholding and information reporting.The address of the principal office N°.s g5.Req.
is 01 San Antonio. C`1m11n, C-135 PAYROLL one
Corporate Seal Mountain View, CA 94040 19_
(Optional) _..
Signature of SL�retarycn-Asssfern9ee Date nrs
rk I tate CORPORATE
Bank SIGNATURE CARD
ACCEPTANCE BY CORPORATION AUTHORIZED SIGNERS
By signing below,you certify and ag$��e�that:,, Name/Title(Please Print or Type) Signature
1. You received and agree that the�erp&�ac4+er is account(s)will be governed by First John M. Escobar, Operat Xns
Interstate's schedule of account fees and rates, the"Rules Governing First Drivers License No.
Interstate Deposit Accounts" and the rules governing analyzed accounts(if Mgr. Second ID
applicable);
2. The number of signatures required on checks and other written instructions is set 2 Name/Titie(Please Print or Type) Ll 1 C
Adatzlrkb
forth on the Malcolm Smith, Manager er X
act�ttorte 2trtd'atb a�h an d s c I.a t+o. 9 2- i
3. The persons named on the reverse as authorized signers re 'uth rized to sign Drivers License No. Second ID
checks and otherwise give instructions on behalf of th:bA= regarding Its
accounts and services.
President $ NamelTitle(Please Print or Type)
Board of Directors Signature
BY _ Bruce R. Anderson, Mgr. X
Signature Title Drivers License N .
19_ o Second ID
BY_ Gen. Mgr. Dale
Signature Title
BANK USE ONLY Type of Account Accl.Code Account Number Date Opened Initial Deposit aa„od ey Date Closed
Checking R+
Type of Business Telephone No.
Market
Corporate Address City State Zip Code Interest
Savings
Statement Mailing Address City State Zip Code
Time
Acct.Formerly with(Bank Name and Location) CCI No. Deposit
Other
Introduced By IRC No. Taxpayer Identification No.(if any)
No.Signatures one Date Card Received Account Number Name of Corporauon PAYROLL ACCOUNT
Required in acco dance I
w u Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
With Resolution 92— Signature
X Resolution 92— CORPORATE RESOLUTION
Signature C-,try r 1 Me ne e r
"RESO ECL The President,Vice President,Secretary,Assfs ant-Seeretaly or Treasurer
X of this 6o�3 WQ authorized to enter into deposit account,cak,m nag�ment and service
Signature
agreement(s)with any First Interstate Bank(s)on behalf of this.GA>r3t1t5M,and to designate
f time time who may sign checks and otherwise give instructions regarding this
X funds and account(sb FURTHER RESOLVED:This authorization is to addition
o any other au orizationsiMIMect and shall remain in force until the Bank(s)receive written
notice of its revocation at the offices where the accounts are maintained or at any other
address specified by the Bank(s)."
In aecerdecncr (,.�{� Qitae l.r�on )'2-
CERTIFICATION
I certify that: 'pis4-r,'e-t- a(r r-kt t SFr e
• I am the Secretary-or-Assietarilt-Sesretefy-of the�orporetiorr named above;
• The fore in W ion is a complete and accurate copy of a resolution duly adopted
by the oard of Directors;
Account Title(Please Print) • The resolution is now in full force and has not been revoked or changed in any way;and
• The signatures of the persons signing on the reverse side and below are the genuine
PAYROLL and authorized signatures of those persons.
I also certify under penalty of perjury that: t=yt,c}
[Ib
the number shown on this form is the 1e1'poraffli—, Qorrect taxpayer identification
number -D 3_ r,a�4 rs ►,e+
C] to the best of my knowledge and belief,th&9;6 ftlerr a foreign corporation exempt
Account Title No.sign.Req. from backup withholding and information reporting.The address of the principal office
PAYROLL one is201 San Anton—in rC1P, C-135
Corporate Seal Mountain View, CA 94040
(Optional) —._ 19__
Br�t Signature of Dis _ Crrielcfeigie_ry- Date
.Inteilistate CORPORATE ll L l L LJS
Bank SIGNATURE CARD
ACCEPTANCE BY CORPORATION
AUTHORIZED SIGNERS By signing below,you certify and a,%e4e :�,
Namerfitie(Please Print or Type) Signature 1. You received and agree that the ra`fi i4 account(s)will be governed by First
1 H. Grench, General Mgr. X Interstate's schedule of account fees and rates,the''Rules Governing First
Drivers License No. Second ID Interstate Deposit Accounts" and the rules governing analyzed accounts(if
applicable);
2. The number of signatures required on checks and other written instructions is set
Name/Title(Please Print or Type) Signature forth on the' reveFss;-if-as-RNmef19-9hOtlVTl-Afi�'Ot�'9f'f
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Drivers License No. Second ID checks and otherwise give instructions on behalf of the U111 tibWregarding its
accounts and services. President
Name/Title(Please Print or Type)As s t. Gen qr fe Bar Board of Dir..
L. Craig Britton Land A M r. Signature Title
19
Drivers License No. Second to
Date
BY -- Gen.
Signature Title
Type of Account Acct.Code Account Number Date Opened Initial Deposit oened ey Date Closed BANK USE ONLY _
Checking Type of Business Telephone No.
Market Corporate Address City State Zip Code
Interest
Savings Statement Mailing Address City State Zip Code
Time Acct.Formerly with(Bank Name and Location) CCI No.
Deposit
Other Introduced By IRIC No. Taxpayer Identification No.(if any)
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
M-92-02
MEMORANDUM
July 17 , 1992
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: Operations Staff Shows and Tells All
Carleen ' s memo is reprinted below. You are invited ! Let me know
if you 'd like to attend, since only three directors at most may
be present .
MEMORANDUM
July 8, 1992
TO: All Staff
FROM: Carleen Bruins
SUBJECT: Operations Staff Shows and Tells All
Mark your calendars for this exciting exposd on the operations department. Don't miss this
opportunity to learn what the District's largest department really does.
WHEN: Friday, August 21 - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Rancho San Antonio ranger office
HOW: We're hoping for a miracle.
WHY: Don't ask; your department could be doing this instead.
201 San Antonio Circle,Suite C-1 35 • Mountain View,California 94040 • Phone:(415)949-5500 - FAX:(415)949-5679
General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Gi nny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Richard Bishop
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
DATE: July 17 , 1992
SUBJECT: F. Y. I .
201 San Antonio Circle,Suite C-1 35 • Mountain View,California 94040 • Phone:(415)949-5500 • FAX:(415)949-5679
General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Richard Bishop
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
July 7, 1992
David W. Knapp, Town Manager
Town of Los Gatos
Civic Center
P. O. Box 949
Los Gatos, CA 95031
Subject: Central Los Gatos Redevelopment Project
Dear David,
Thank you for your leter of June 16, 1992 . Without belaboring
the matter much further, it is my sincere belief that all of the
statements made in my declaration were truthful and factual. As
we have said before, we have not considered the October 9 , 1991
letter an "offer" but rather a statement of intention. I too
noted that there are significant differences in the declarations,
but I don't feel it is fruitful to comment further. In any
event, the judge apparently disregarded all of the material
submitted, and was pleased that two public agencies would
continue to meet and try to resolve their differences amicably.
In that spirit, I would look forward to meeting with you for
further discussions, as mentioned in the closing statement of
your recent letter. I remain interested in discussing the
original proposal by the Town and hope that you would be open to
discussing other settlement possibilities that might be mutually
beneficial. If this proposal is acceptable to you, please call
me at your earliest convenience to arrange a meeting. As always,
we would be willing to come to Los Gatos for such a meeting.
Sincerely,
Herbert Grench
General Manager
HG: ss
cc: Board of Directors - MROSD
William Esselstein, Esq.
201 San Antonio Circle,Suite C-1 35 • Mountain View,California 94040 Phone:(415)949-5500 • FAX:(415)949-5679
General manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Richard Bishop
Open Space
` 1
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
July 9, 1992
Dear Neighboring Property Owner:
As many of you know, on Wednesday night the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District unanimously voted to terminate the formation of
an assessment district near the Vidovich property.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of those individuals, both opposed to
and in favor of the proposed assessment, for participating in this decision. Although I am
disappointed that the indications we got from the public opinion survey were not validated, in
the end it is gratifying to know that the process worked, allowing a full range of opinions to
be heard and giving the Board the opportunity to make a decision based on the input of all
involved property owners.
The Vidovich property is still considered a priority acquisition, and the Board will be
looking at potential ways to continue with the purchase, without an assessment district. Many
of you are aware of the impact that the State's financial situation may have on the District's
revenues. While I can assure you that we will continue our acquisition program to the extent
our finances allow, there remains the grim possibility of a severe curtailment of land
purchases and operations, should the State's budget problems cause our revenues to be
reduced.
Again, thank you for taking part in this process, which allowed your voices and
concerns to be heard and acted upon by the Board. It is my hope that we can continue the
good relations we have had with you and your neighbors in order to proceed with the
District's open space goals that were so strongly supported during the process.
Sincerely,
Robert J. McKibbin
President, Board of Directors
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
RM/mcs
cc: Board of Directors
Senator Becky Morgan
Supervisor Diane McKenna
Assemblyman Charles Quackenbush
Members, Los Altos Hills Town Council
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:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Richard Bishop
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Similar letters were mailed to:
July 9, 1992 Senator Dan McQuorquodale
Assembly 'Member Byron Sher
Senator Rebecca Morgan
Assembly Member Dominic Cortese
Senator Al Alquist
Honorable John Vasconcellos Assembly Member Charles Quackenbush
California State Assembly Assembly Member Jackie Speier
Room 6026, State Capitol Assembly Member Ted Lempert
Sacramento, CA 95814
Dear Assemblyman Vasconcellos:
As you know, AB 8 "bailout" funds are under consideration for deletion or reduction from
special districts such as ours. This source of revenue has become an integral part of our annual
budget, and I need to reiterate to you the devastating effect that such a decrease in revenues would
induce.
A revenue loss of even 25% would cause the District to curtail all new acquisitions of open
space, consider the possibility of staff reductions, and look at significantly reduced maintenance
and/or closure of open space preserves. Further, we would lose our ability to borrow money or issue
bonds for future open space acquisitions.
Unfortunately, we have no viable means of replacing this loss of revenue. Out of the
District's projected property tax income of$9.7 million (fiscal year 1992/93), about $5.6 million is
already earmarked for open space purchase debt service, as authorized by State law. After providing
for annual salaries, benefits, operations, maintenance and administration, a almost none is left for new
acquisitions. A loss of State revenue would delete that amount, and more.
This special district has one of the lowest tax rates in the State (1.6 cents/$100 of assessed
value). We are mandated by the voters to provide the unique function of preserving open space, and
the facilities we provide are of local, regional and statewide significance. I urge you to reject any
re
gional
budget proposal that does not exempt our district from the loss of AB 8 funds, or provide for
C,
complete replacement of any loss of revenue.
Sincerely,
Herbert Grench
General Manager
Midpeninsula,Regional Open Space District
HG/mcs
cc: Board of Directors
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CATHERINE SMITH 916-442-0382
DAVID NAGLER
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RALPH MILLER 916-823-3935
RANDY GRAHAM 805-566-2456
BOB HAMILTON 916-991-0179
HERB GRENCH 415-949-5679
BILL ROSS 213-892-1519
MIKE GEORGE 510-930-5592
FROM: RALPH A. HEIM
RE: BUDGET ALERT
I have been advised by a number of 1 ' �islators close to the special district property tax
shift proposals that the issue is nearin& i 1tical mass and we need to register our opposition
one more time.
Therefore, it is absolutely critical that you contact your legislator- ,snmediately, but no later
than Monday, July 13, 1992, prior to Noon. Use overnight letters, telegrams or fax as a last
resort.
Your communications should include specific cost impact data relative to the impact the
loss of property tax revenues will have on your districts' budgets and programs.
This is the most important contact you can make with your legislators on this issue, so
please respond today!
RAH/kmg
Governmental 916 442-4584 770 L Street
Affairs Fax Sacramento,GA
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JUL 14 �'� � toY 9
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES AND NET ASSETS continued
Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc., March 31, 1992
FACE INTEREST MATURITY VALUE
AMOUNT RATE DATE (NOTE 1)
Bonds(cont.)
$ 3,420,000 Madera-Chowchilla Power Authority,Hydroelectric Revenue,Madera Canal Project...... 10.500% 08/01/13 $ 3,616,650
3,300,000 Madera County IDA,IDR,Regency Thermographers Project........................... 7.400 10/01/99 3,390,750
2,200,000 Manteca RDA,Tax Allocation,Redevelopment Project No.I............................ 6.250 06/01/93 2,216,500
2,330,000 Marin County COP,Capital Improvement Project...................................... 6.625 08/01/06 2,338,738
30,000 Marin County HMR,Series1985-A.................................................... 8.375 11/01/10 31,575
2,365,000 Martinez HMR,Issue A.............................................................. 10.750 02/01/16 2,601,500
7,685,000 Mayer's Memorial Hospital District,Health Facility Revenue,Fall River Mills,IDBI
Insured............................................................................ 7.700 02/01/19 8,155,706
6,310,000 Mendocino County COP,Refunding,BIG Insured....................................... 7.400 08/15/06 6,672,825
Mendota&Parlier USD,COP,
2,600,000 Capital Outlay Financing Program................................................ 7.500 01/01/11 2,574,000
2,500,000 Capital Outlay Financing Program................................................ 7.550 01/01/17 2,475,000
3,475,000 Menlo Park CDA,MFHR,Gateway Project,Series A,FHA Insured Mortgage............ 8.250 12/01/28 3,657,438
Merced County Housing Authority,MFHR,
2,545,000 Belmont Park Apartments Project,Series I,FNMA Program....................... 9.000 07/01/15 2,672,250
2,425,000 Park Avenue Apartments Project,Series II,FNMA Program....................... 9.000 07/01/15 2,546,250
Metropolitan Water District,
3,000,000 Southern California Waterworks Revenue.......................................... 6.625 07/01/12 2,992,500
3,000,000 ttSouthern California Waterworks Revenue,Refunding............................... 6.750 06/01/22 3,018,750
10,595,000 Southern California Waterworks Revenue,Refunding............................... 6.750 06/01/22 10,661,219
Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space District,
1,215,000 Series1990...................................................................... 7.500 09/01/07 1,290,938
1,305,000 Series1990...................................................................... 7.500 09/01/08 1,373,513
1,400,000 Series 1990...................................................................... 7.500 09/01/09 1,473,500
1,500,000 Series 1990...................................................................... 7.500 09/01/10 1,578,750
Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space District,COP,
1,150,000 Series 1990...................................................................... 7.550 09/01/10 1,219,000
5,000,000 Series 1990...................................................................... 7.600 09/01/20 5,300,000
Millbrae Elementary School District,COP,
1,625,000 Green Hills School Project....................................................... 7.100 09/01/11 1,633,125
2,335,000 Taylor Middle School Project..................................................... 7.625 07/01/10 2,410,888
2,750,000 Mill Valley Revenue COP............................................................ 7.100 12/01/20 2,825,625
2,310,000 Modesto EDR,Evergreen Convalescent Home,FHA Insured Mortgage.................. 10.500 08/01/19 2,616,075
Modesto Health Facility Revenue,Memorial Hospital Association,
6,800,000 Series A........................................................................ 7.875 08/01/18 7,267,500
3,800,000 Series A,MBIA Insured.......................................................... 6.850 06/01/16 3,866,500
12,120,000 Modesto Irrigation District COP,Geysers Geothermal Power Project,Series 1986-A....... 7.250 10/01/15 12,574,500
2,000,000 Mohave USD,COP,California City Middle School Project............................... 7.400 06/01/22 2,007,500
5,500,000 Mohave Water Agency Improvement District,MBIA Insured............................ 6.950 09/01/21 5,610,000
1,180,000 Monrovia Residential Rehabilitation Mortgage Revenue................................ 10.125 10/01/14 1,259,650
1,960,000 Montclair-Pomona HFA,RMR,Series A............................................... 9.600 04/01/16 2,133,950
Montclair RDA,Tax Allocation,
1,645,000 t+Redevelopment Project No.IV.................................................... 6.900 10/01/22 1,647,056
4,245,000 ttRedevelopment Project No.V.................................................... 6.900 10/01/22 4,250,306
1,505,000 Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District,COP.............................. 7.375 12/01/15 1,561,438
7,265,000 Monterey County COP,Sheriff's Facility Project,Refunding,Series 1985,USF&G
Insured............................................................................ 7.875 12/01/17 7,882,525
Monterey Hospital Revenue,
1,855,000 Monterey Peninsula Hospital Project,Series A..................................... 7.375 07/01/14 1,936,156
1,235,000 Refunding,Community Hospital Monterey Peninsula,Series B...................... 7.375 07/01/14 1,267,419
38,500,000 Monterev Park CRDA,Tax Allocation Project No. 1.................................... 8.176t 05/01/14 6,448,750
650,000 Moorpark S FRMR,FGIC Insured.................................................... 9.250 10/01/15 702,000
5,000,000 Moreno Valley Special Tax,Towngate CFD No.87-1..................................... 8.400 10/01/09 5,006,250
Moreno Valley USD,CFD,Special Tax,
2,015,000 No.88-1,Series B................................................................ 7,750 08/15/09 1,909,213
1,750,000 No.88-1,Series B................................................................ 7.800 08/15/14 1,658,125
+Zero coupon bonds are traded on a discount basis; the interest rate shown represents the effective yield at time of purchase.
ffSecurities purchased on a when-issued basis.
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RALPH MILLER 916-823-3935
RANDY GRAHAM 805-566-2456
CFCA/FDAC OFFICE 916-991-0179
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FROM: RALPH A. HEIM
RE: BUDGET ALERT
Senator Frank Hill and Assemblyman Phil Isenberg held a press conference this date and
released the attached budget proposal.
Senator Hill and Assemblyman Isenberg stated that the proposal has received "conceptual
support" from many Democrats and Republicans in both the Senate and Assembly.
Neither knew the Governor's reaction, as Senator Hill said the Governor was reviewing the
proposal and would comment later today.
For special districts, the key provisions in the Hill-Isenberg proposal are as follows:
1. Shifts $250 million of property tax revenues from enterprise
special districts to schools.
2. Shifts the entire $2.8 billion of AB 8 property tax revenues to
schools over a three-year period. The proposed first year shift from cities,
counties and non-enterprise special districts would be $932 million, with no
detail as to how much would come from each entity.
This would result in non-enterprise special districts losing all of their Special District
Augmentation Fund contribution and related growth over a three-year period.
Since the Governor has stated that cities will not be part of the AB 8 property tax shift and
that the enterprise special district shift was "off-the-table," it should be interesting to see
how he responds to the Hill-Isenberg proposal.
RAH/kmg
Attachment
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9164414925 SRJ. JACKSON-GARISH F-226 T-972 P-002/005 JUL: 16 '92 14:31
THE HILL- ISENBERG BUDGET
PROPOSAL
• No tax increases
Balanced budget with no deficit rollover
s Protects public safety by minimizing cuts
in Department of Corrections
Phases out Proposition 13 bailout of local
government over three years. Eliminates/reduces
mandates. Replacement revenue options will
be negotiated
s Includes long-range efficiencies, including
elimination of 1 ,600 boards, commissions
and advisory committees
Bipartisan compromise, including elements
from Budget Conference Committee
proposal and Governor Wilson's proposal
9 Addresses major concerns in Governor's
July 8 letter
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HILL-ISENBERG BUDGET PROPOSAL
Conference overnor Compromise
Shortfall, per May Revision $ 5,698 $ 5,698 $ 5,698
Shortage from Gov's
January proposal $ 2,217 $ 2,217 $ 2,217
Student Fee Increases - 141 - 141 - 141
Nonpaid Workday - 145 - 145 - 145
Health &Welfare Cuts -600 &Q-0 -600
Revised Shortfall 7,029 7,029 7,029
Cut Special Funds - 912 - 274 -912
Reduce Programs:
Enterprise Special Districts - 250 0 - 250
Redevelopment Agencies - 25 0 -300
Phase out Prop 13 bailout - 1,441 -932 -932
Higher Education: UC - 196 -213 - 196
CSU - 109 - 164 - 109
Other 17 -27 0
Corrections - 249 -201 -201
Health &Welfare -692 -841 -692
4.5%Reduction: AFDC - 115 -450- - 115
SSP - 243 -243 - 243
Other General Government - 236 - 138 - 236
Prop. 98 Reduction -605 -2,084 - 1,100
Aerosoac - 580 - 580 - 580
Restructure Debt Financing - 245 -245 -245
PERS Payment Shift -278 - 278 - 278
Independent Contractor Withholding -430 0 DROPPED
SW Medi-Cal Accounting -940 0 DROPPED
Unallocated Reduction 0 - 200 0
Additional Targeted Reductions 0 0 - 70
Eliminate Excess Vacancies 0 0 - 100
Tax Settlement(AB 887) 0 0 -300
Other Adjustments(Incl. prior year) -4 - 172 - 34
SUBTOTAL $ 504 $ 13 $- 136
Governor's Veto per Initiative --Q 0 $- 150
1992-93 Reserve $ 504 $ 13 $ 14
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THE HILL- ISENBERG BUDGET PROPOSAL HIGHLIGHTS
• Special funds: Includes special fund program cuts agreed to by both Governor
and Conference Committee, plus 18% across-the-board reductions and interest
earnings transfer.
# Enterprise special districts: Includes legislation proposed by Governor, authored
by Isenberg to transfer property taxes currently supporting enterprise activities to
public schools.
9 Redevelopment Agencies: Reflects adoption of one of a variety of proposals
currently being discussed, all of which would yield at least$300 million.
9 Proposition 13 bailout of local government is ended over a three-year period;
replacement revenue options will be negotiated.
e Higher education (other): Includes private universities, in addition to public
universities, in 15% reduction in Cal Grant funding.
e Corrections: Minimizes cuts in Corrections by not eliminating Civil Addict Program
and no I rejecting certain nonviolent commitments.
• Health &Welfare: Retains Medi-Cal optional services; reduces AFDC grants 4.5%;
reduces SSVSSP 4.5%; assumes Governor vetoes budget down to reflect passage of
his welfare initiative.
# Additional targeted reductions: Adopts reductions recommended June 30 by
Assemblywoman Hansen and 11 other legislators, including abolishing Department of
Mental Health and merging the Board of Equalization and the Franchise Tax Board.
• Eliminates state government positions that are vacant.
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THE HILL-ISENBERG BUDGET PROPOSAL
General fund share by spending type
K-14 Education 43.6% $17.36
Health-Welfare 31.7% $12.644
Higher Ed. 9,4% $3.76
Corrections 7,4% $2.93
General Govt, 5,3% $2,511
Resources 1.6% $0,629
$0 $5 $10 $15 $20
Billions
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
DATE: July 22 , 1992
SUBJECT: F. Y. I .
201 San Antonio Circle,Suite C-1 35 • Mountain View,California 94040 • Phone:(415)949-5500 - FAX:(415)949-5679
General Manager:Herbert Grench Board o(Directors:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Richard Bishop
RESOURCE$ FOR RESOURCES
Open Space Funding Workshop
Sponsored by the Bay Area Open Space Council
Thursday,July 16, 1992,8:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers,1666 North Main Street,Walnut Creek
PROGRAM
8:30 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. Welcome Dan Cather,Open Space Superintendent,Walnut Creek
Larry Orman,Executive Director,Greenbelt Alliance
9:10 a.m. What's New with Taxes and Assessments
The Rider decision has challenged traditional efforts to secure local funding,yet
opportunities still remain for those willing to make extra efforts.
Steve Mayer,Attorney, Howard, Rice, Nemerovski, Canady, Robertson & Falk
Vicki Moore,South Bay Field Rep., Greenbelt Alliance
10:15 a.m. Bonds for Open Space
Statewide park bond measures have been large sources of funding for local
governments,nonprofits and special dlstricts--but will they continue to offer such financial
resources?
Steve Casalegglo,Attorney,Jones, Hall, Hill& White
Jerry Meral,Executive Director,Planning&Conservation League
11:30 a.m. What's in the ISTEA
The Intermodal Surface Transportation and Efficiency Act offers significant opportunities
for public open space and trails-a new role for transportation programs!
Hank Dittmar, Mgr. of Legis. & Finance, Metro. Transp. Commission
Charlie Willard,Statewide Trails Coord.,Calif. Dept. of Parks&Recreation
12:30 p.m. Conclusion The adage goes: 'We all hang together,or we'll all hang separately.'
There=possibilities for new coalitions for park and open space funding!
Brian O Neill,General Superint.,Golden Gate National Recreation Area
12:45 p.m. Participant Feedback
1:00 P.M. Adjourn (Lunch available nearby)
The Bay Area Open Space Council...
Is an ad hoc group of executives from public and nonprofit park,open space and land management
agencies Interested in supporting regional leadership and enhancing expertise for the permanent
protection of remaining open space in the nine county Bay Area.
The Council is provided staff support by Greenbelt Alliance.
Workshop produced with the assistance of San Jose Recreation,Parks and Community Services,
Walnut Creek Public Services Department and Greenbelt Alliance
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TO: ELDON NAGEL 916-368-8191
CATHERINE SMITH/DAVID NAGLER 916-442-0382
DON ELIASON 916-393-8624
RALPH MILLER 916-823-3935
RANDY GRAHAM 805-566-2456
CFCA/FDAC OFFICE 916-991-0179
HERB GRENCH 415-949-5679
BILL ROSS 213-892-1519
MIKE GEORGE 510-930-5592
FROM: RALPH A. HEIM
RE: BUDGET UPDATE
On July 21, 1992, the Budget Conference Committee met to discuss the local government
AB 8 property tax issue. The Committee requested staff to prepare a number of final
options for further consideration later today.
At the outset of the discussion, Senator Hart, Assemblyman Hannigan and
Assemblywoman Wright expressed concerns relative to the impact any AB 8 property tax
shift would have on special districts. These concerns were directed toward non-enterprise
districts, as there were no comments made on the enterprise districts shift.
The concerns about the impact to non-enterprise special districts centered on the lack of
replacement revenue authorities. In effect, the Committee recognized that special districts,
unlike cities and counties, would have no viable way to replace their lost property tax
revenue.
Senator Hill suggested that the Committee should consider prioritizing special districts
relative to the services each provides and protect funding for those that provide essential
public services. Fire protection and mosquito abatement were mentioned as examples of
priority public services.
Assemblyman Hannigan suggested that the counties should share a portion of their
increased sales tax (provided they increase the rate) with districts to replace the same
amount of property tax revenue each district loses. There may be a constitutional problem
with this idea and staff will report back today with their findings.
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July 22, 1992
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Finally, the Committee agreed in concept that the AB 8 shift should take place over 2 or 3
years. They also agreed that the first year shift should equal $1.7 billion, up from the $932
million discussed last week.
The final issues left open for today's deliberations include:
1. The phase-out period -- How long?;
2. The amount to be shifted this year?;
3. Are cities in or out of the shift?;
4. Are redevelopment agencies in or out of the shift?;
5. Will special districts receive special consideration? If so,will it
apply to all special districts?; and,
6. Will enterprise special districts be included in the final Budget
agreement?
The Speaker is meeting with the Governor today and we should have some indication later
today as to what progress, if any, was realized.
RAH/kmg
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TO: ELDON NAGEL 916-368-8191
CATHERINE SMITH/DAVID NAGLER 916-442-0382
DON ELIASON 916-393-8624
RALPH MILLER 916-823-3935
RANDY GRAHAM 805-566-2456
CFCA/FDAC OFFICE 916-991-0179
HERB GRENCH 415-949-5679
BILL ROSS 213-892-1519
MIKE GEORGE 510-930-5592
FROM: RALPH A. HEIM
RE: BUDGET UPDATE
We may be getting close to a vote on a Budget. The Conference Committee, short of a
leadership meeting with the Governor, may put out a Conference Report as early as today,
with a vote scheduled for Wednesday or Thursday.
Given the Conference Committee action last Friday on the Hill-Isenberg proposal, the
Conference Report probably will include enterprise special districts at $250 million, and a
three-year phase-out of the non-enterprise special districts' property tax revenues.
A number of key questions remain unanswered at this writing. First, the Governor's staff
continues to tell us that the enterprise special district proposal is "off-the-table." In the
final analysis, I believe the Governor would agree to including the enterprise districts,
provided he gets some of the budget reforms he is seeking.
Second, the Hill-Isenberg proposal includes cities and redevelopment agencies, to which
the Governor is opposed. Many legislators believe the "pain" should include cities and
redevelopment agencies and have suggested that it is not fair to hit only counties and
districts. The Governor's insistence that cities be excluded could become a major
complication in reaching consensus on the local government component.
Third, if the non-enterprise special districts lose their AB 8 property tax revenue over three
years, there is no formula yet as to what the first year loss would be. The Hill-Isenberg
proposal sets the first year shift at $932 million (for all local entities), but is silent on years
two and three.
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July 21, 1992
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Finally, the Governor continues to push his plan that impacts onlycounties and non-
enterprise special districts; it proposes a permanent 50% reduction otheir AB 8 property
tax revenues. The first year estimated impact is also $932 million. With cities excluded
from this proposal, the impact on districts would be greater.
While the Speaker has instructed his staff to identify replacement revenues for special
districts, I am not optimistic viable options will be found to replace the lost property tax
revenues.
Assemblyman Sam Farr has proposed the Special District Augmentation Fund be taken
"off-the-table". Frankly, his suggestion has not picked up much support among the
leadership nor the Governor's staff,
As we enter the final phases of the Budget process, I do not believe there is much more we
can do to impact the final outcome. I will, nevertheless, continue to provide data to key
legislators with the purpose of minimizing the impact on special districts.
I will provide you with any new developments that occur over the next few days.
RAH/kmg
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Mr. Herbert Grench
General Manager, Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District
201 San Antonio C. rcle, Suite C-135
Mountain View, C 94040
Dear Mr. Gre ch:
Thank you for your letter expressing concern with
prop6sals now pending to reduce AB 8 bailout funds to special
districts, cities, ,and counties as part of the 1992-93
budget.
I sympathize with your concerns, and recognize clearly
that the potential cuts will result in deterioration of
locally-delivered services. I wish they could be avoided,
but in light of the very serious fiscal situation California
finds itself in, our options are severely limited.
As you know, in order to preserve minimum levels of
vital public services in the areas of health, education,
public safety and others, deep cuts are being made across the
entire range of public spending. To ensure that pain is
shared equally, many in the Legislature believe the time has
now come to end the substantial state bail-out provided to
cities, counties, and special districts after Proposition 13,
worth today almost $3 billion annually.
Tentative proposals are pending which would reverse the
1979 AB 8 property tax shift, thereby returning local
agencies and schools to their pre-Proposition 13 shares of
the local property tax. Recognizing the impact such deep
cuts could have on local service delivery, these proposals
also include authorization for cities and counties to levy
local-Option sales taxes to recoup some or all of the
property tax losses .
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July 15 , 1992
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Special Districts will have a difficult time recouping
lost property tax revenue. It is clear that the concerns of
districts that rely heavily on property tax must be
addressed. Discussions continue in search of an equitable
solution that can garner the two-thirds majority vote needed
to pass the budget, and cities, counties and special
districts are actively involved in these negotiations. It is
my intent to listen to any and all suggestions in order to
mitigate the effects of the budget cuts to local governments.
The Governor and the Republican Legislative caucus have
indicated during the budget debate that they would be
unwilling to support a solution that included new revenues
or a roll-over of debt. This stance will make it that much
more difficult and painful to solve our State's fiscal
crisis.
I appreciate you taking the time to let me know your
thoughts on this important matter. Please feel free to keep
me informed of issues of importance to you.
Sinc rely,
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Herbert Grench, General Manager
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
201 San Antonio Circle, Suite 135
Mountain View, CA 94040
Dear Herb:
Thank you for your letter supporting continued "bailout" funding of
non-enterprise special districts. I read your comments with interest, and
I sympathize with your concerns that a deletion or reduction in "bailout"
funds would have devastating effects on the preservation of open
space districts.
I am pleased to inform you that I have already signed a letter to the Joint
Budget Conference Committee which supported this position. The letter
indicated my support for an amendment to SB 1364 to shield both the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District and the East Bay Regional Park
District from the proposed AB 8 property tax shift.
Once again, thank you for contacting me regarding this issue. Please
continue to keep me informed of your views and concerns.
Sincerely,
BYRON D. SHER, Assemblyman
21st District
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