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Home My Public Portal About19920923 - Agendas Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 92-24 Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 92-24 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS A G E N D A 7: 30 P.M. 330 Distel Circle Wednesday Los Altos, Calif. September 23, 1992 (7:30) * ROLL CALL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- Public ** ADOPTION OF AGENDA *** ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR -- R. McKibbin APPROVAL OF MINUTES *** August 12 , 1992 (Consent Item) *** August 26, 1992 (Consent Item) *** September 2, 1992 (Consent item) *** September 14, 1992 (Consent Item) *** WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (Consent Item) BOARD BUSINESS (7:45) 1. Proposed Addition of the Lindemann et al. Property to the Cathedral Oaks Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve -- C. Britton Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of 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 Lindemann et al. ) (7 : 55) 2 . Award of Contract for Sausal Dam Spillway Repair Project (Windy Hill Open Space Preserve) -- R. III Anderson (8:00) 3 . Procedure for Filling of Ward 1 Board Vacancy - J. Fiddes Open Space . . . for room to breathe . 20th Anniversary - 1972-1992 330 Distel Circle . Los Altos, California 94022-1404 . Phone: 415-691-1200 . FAX: 415-691-0485 General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibhin,Ieena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette VIanko,Betsy Crowder,Richard Bishop (8:30) 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 b 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 MEETINGS The Budget Committee will meet Tuesday, September 22, 1992 beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the District office, 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos. The purpose of the meeting will be to review the fiscal year 1992-1993 budget. The Trails Committee will meet Wednesday, September 30, 1992 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the District office, 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos. The meeting will be a public trails workshop. The Twentieth Anniversary Committee will meet Friday, October 9, 1992 beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the District office, 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos. The purpose of the meeting will be to plan events celebrating the District's twentieth anniversary. Open Space ------------------- MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 92-19 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS August 12 , 1992 MINUTES I. ROLL CALL President Robert McKibbin 'called the meeting to order at 7: 30 P.M. Members Present: Ginny Babbitt, Richard Bishop, Betsy Crowder, Kay Duffy, Teena Henshaw, and Robert McKibbin. Members Absent: Nonette Hanko. Personnel Present: Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, Jean Fiddes, Malcolm Smith, Randy Anderson, John Escobar, Del Woods, and Deborah Morvay-Zucker. II . ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications. III. ADOPTION OF AGENDA H. Grench requested that an urgency item concerning listing of unopposed candidates on the ballot be added to the agenda for Board consideration. He stated that Santa Clara County needed to be advised immediately of the Board's decision regarding-whether or not to list unopposed candidates on the ballot. R. McKibbin stated that the agenda, with addition of the election item, was adopted by Board consensus. IV. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR G. Babbitt requested removal of written communications from Local 715, from Kathy Johnson, and from Judith Murphy, from the consent calendar. Motion: B. Crowder moved that the Board adopt the consent calendar, as amended, including written communications from Harry H. Haeussler, Jr. , 1094 Highland Circle, Los Altos; Mrs. Carl P. McCarthy, 5 Eastlake Avenue, Pacifica; and Nevo F. Capitina, 372 Castro Street, Mountain View, the minutes of June 29,' July 8, and July 22, 1992 Board meetings, and Revised Claims 92-14 . G. Babbitt seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. V. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS G. Babbitt and R. McKibbin requested wording changes in the draft response to the letter from Local 715 dated July 14, 1992 . Open Space . . . for room to breathe - 20th Anniversary - 1972-1992 330 Distel Circle - Los Altos, California 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX: 415-691-0485 19 General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Richard Bishop Meeting 92-19 Page 2 G. Babbitt proposed changes to the draft response to the July 30, 1992 letter from Kathy Johnson, 15500 Benedict Lane, Los Gatos regarding bicyclists at Fremont Older Open Space Preserve. K. Duffy and R. McKibbin requested more proactive patrol at Fremont Older Open Space Preserve to curb the trail use conflicts being created by bicyclists. R. McKibbin stated that the changes in the letter were accepted by Board consensus. G. Babbitt asked for an update on fire suppression methods before approving the response to the letter from Judith Murphy, 8 Portola Green Circle, Portola Valley. J. Escobar provided an update, and the draft response was approved by Board consensus. VI . BOARD BUSINESS A. .1991-1992 Program Evaluation (Report R-92-89) H. Grench stated that the evaluation reported progress to date, including the 1991-1992 fiscal year, and the first four months of the 1992-1993 fiscal year. Staff reviewed the District's program objectives and progress and answered questions asked by Board members. Motion: B. Crowder moved that the Board accept the 1991-1992 Program Evaluation report. G. Babbitt seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. B. Classification, Salary, and Fringe Benefit Study - Ralph Anderson & Associates (Report R-92-88) Douglas Johnson of Ralph Andersen & Associates briefed the Board on the survey conducted by his organization, and explained the general factors and the basis for the study' s conclusions that were to be presented in specific detail to the Board in closed session later in the meeting. C. Listing of Unopposed Candidates on the Ballot (Report R-92-90) J. Fiddes stated that by not listing the unopposed candidates, Teena Henshaw (Ward 3) , Ginny Babbitt (Ward 4) , and Wim de Wit (Ward 7) on the November ballot the District would save approximately $36, 000. She noted that if the Board did not wish to list unopposed candidates on the ballot the decision had to be made at this Board meeting because of Santa Clara County election scheduling deadlines. Motion: G. Babbitt moved that the Board Adopt Resolution 92-40, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing Not Listing the Unopposed Candidates for Election on the November 3 Ballots of San Mateo County and Santa Clara County and direct staff to inform the registrar Meeting 92-19 Page 3 of voters in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties of the Board' s decision. T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. VII. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS G. Babbitt stated that the 1993 Rails to Trails Conference would be in California. B. Crowder encouraged Board members to forego receiving the directors ' fees in view of the State budget crisis and potential impact on the District. J. Escobar stated that the number of incidents of large groups on preserves without permits was increasing. He stated that staff was drafting a policy that would be presented to the Board. H. Grench stated that the California Park and Recreation Society's legislative committee had sent a letter to President Bush about the Wetlands Reform Act of 1992 . He also reported on meetings and potential exchange visits with visitors from Japan. H. Grench reported on the staff waste reduction committee and its activities. He said that he had arranged to meet with Senator Morgan and Assembly Member Sher concerning the State budget. T. Henshaw, G. Babbitt, and R. McKibbin stated they would also attend the meetings. C. Britton reported that no public comment had been received on the McQueen property and the Ravenswood Drill property acquisitions and escrow had closed on both properties. He noted that the date of the El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve Use and Management Plan workshop had been changed to Thursday, August 27 . Additionally, he reported that an arson fire destroyed one of the buildings on the former Hosking property in which Alan Hosking stored personal property, including old vehicles. J. Escobar reported on bicycle accidents on Monte Bello and Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserves, a solo running injury, and the recovery of the body of a suicide victim on Rancho San Antonio open Space Preserve. M. Smith reported that the District hosted visitors from Metro Greenspaces in Oregon. VIII. CLOSED SESSION H. Grench announced that personnel matters would be discussed in closed session. C. Britton announced that litigation matters to be discussed in closed session, M.R.O.S.D vs. Town of Los Gatos and M.R.O.S.D. vs. Vidovich fell under Government Code Sections 54956. 9 (a) and (b) and that land negotiations to be discussed were Santa Meeting 92-19 Page 4 Clara County assessor's parcel numbers 558-01-008, owner Neil Cullen et al. , negotiating with Neil Cullen; assessor's parcel number 558- 36-001 and -008, owner Yvonne Lindemann, negotiated with Gary Beck; Santa Clara County assessor' s parcel number 558-34-005, owner Kathy Lyles, negotiated with Jim Lyles; Santa Clara County assessor's parcel numbers 558-01-023 , and 502-03-001; and Santa Clara County assessor's parcel number 562'-06-011, owner John McEnaney et al. , negotiated with Gary Beck. The Board recessed to closed session on litigation, land acquisition, and personnel matters at 9 :45 P.M. Ix. ADJOURNMENT The Board reconvened to adjourn the meeting at 11: 42 P.M. Deborah Morvay-Zucker Secretary Claims No. 92-14 Meeting 92-19 Date: Aug.12, 1992 REVISED MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Name Description ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. 2939 102.80 AT&T Maintenance Agreement 2940 311 .09 Acme & Sons Sanitation, Inc. Sanitation Services 2941 7.04 Altos Print & Copy Photocopying 2942 3.411 .73 Alves Petroleum. Inc. Fuel 2943 1 ,415.00 Ralph Andersen & Associates Salary and Compensation Study 2944 125.00 Association of Environmental Advertisement Professionals 2945 172.66 Baker Graphics , Inc. Signs 2946 19.05 Bay Area Air Quality Management Permit District 2947 1 ,846.88 Best Sanitation Sanitation Services 2948 468.29 Big Creek Lumber Power Poles 2949 1 ,778.25 Binkley Associates Consulting Services--Skyline Water Projec 2950 41 .48 Richard Bishop Reimbursement--Docent Recognition Expense 2951 946.34 Bridge Radio Services , Inc. Radio Equipment 2952 120. 16 Dick Bruhn, Inc. Uniform Expense 2953 1 ,830.00 Business Interiors Office Furnishings 2954 21 .94 California Water Service Water Service 2955 464.30 Callander Associates Architectural Services--Windy Hill 2956 549.81 Circuit City Appliance--Distel Circle 2957 100.00 Coastside Proflame Fuel 2958 5.39 Computer Resource Center Computer Supplies 2959 96.20 Conney Safety Products Emergency Supplies 2960 2, 129.28 Corporate Environments , Inc. Office Funishings--Distel Circle 2961 376.31 Alice Cummings Reimbursement--Film, Camera Repairs and Computer Software 2962 1 ,800.00 Davey Tree Tree Removal 2963 12.50 Department General Services Resource Document 2964 1 ,569.90 Design Concepts Design and Production of Annual Report and Other Miscellaneous Graphic Jobs 2965 2,232.00 Employment Development Department Unemployment Insurance 2966 156.96 Expedite Signs 2967 42.86 Jean Fiddes Private Vehicle Expense 2968 350.00 First American Title Insurance Preliminary Title Report Company 2969 744.50 David B. Fisher Legal Services 2970 16,292.27 * Fitzpatrick Chevrolet, Inc. Chevrolet Blazer 2971 29 '88-:.99 Fruitridge Printing and Lithograph Printing of Annual Report 29,947.00 2972 2,190.74 Robert M. Garcia Consulting Services--Distel Circle 2973 79.45 Goodco Press Docent Newsletter Printing 2974 31 .39 Graphistat, Inc. Prints 2975 2,015.62 Great Impressions Plus Color Proofs for Annual Report Cover 2976 560.33 Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation Equipment Rental 2977 2,200.00 Hughes, Heiss & Associates Consulting Services 2978 53.89 Emma Johnson Private Vehicle Expense 2979 62.05 Keeble & Shuchat Slide and Film Processing_ 2980 639.60 Konica Business Machines Maintenance Agreement 2981 200.00 Lopez Gardening Service Gardening Service--Distel Circle 2982 701 .78 Los Altos Garbage Company Dumpster Rental *Emergency check issued on August 3, 1992. Claims No. 92-14 Meeting 92-19 Date: Aug. 12 , 1992 REVISED MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Name Description ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2983 195.22 Merwin Mace Private Vehicle Expense 2984 275.00 Magana' s Building Maintenance Janitorial Services--Distel Circle 2985 138.01 MicroAge Computer Centers Equipment Repair 1073.64 Mission Valley Ford Truck Sales Vehicle Repairs 2986 1 ,908.68 Mobile Modular Management Temporary Field Office Building Corporation 2987 36.50 Monogram Sanitation Sanitation Supplies 2988 =-9G9--f,G National Mailing Services Postage and Mailing 1,980.00 2989 98.78 Noble Ford Tractor, Inc. Equipment Supplies and Parts 2990 3 , 194 .60 Stanley R. Norton Second Quarter 1991 Litigation Fee and May, June and July Expenses 2991 1 ,461 .85 Office Depot Office Supplies 2992 1 ,393.66 Pacific Bell Telephone Service 2993 93.59 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc. Enlargements and Supplies 2994 106.73 PIP Printing Map Photocopying 2995 19 .08 Pitney Bowes Postage Meter 2996 48,212 .10 Plan Construction Company Picchetti Barn Restoration 2997 35.70 Town of Portola Valley Plan Review Fee 2,998 9 . 12 Precision Engravers , Inc. Name Badges 2999 22 .44 Rancho Hardware Field Supplies 3000 60.00 Nancy Rankin Honorarium--Docent Training 1001 291 .09 Rich's Tire Service __ .Tires .;002 1 ,808.34 Rov' s Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs 3003 110.52 S & W Equipment Company Equipment Repairs and Rental 004 146.33 Safety Kleen Corporation Solvent Service 005 1 ,322.03 San Jose Blueprint Drafting Tables 3006 369.60 San Jose Mercury News Election Notice `007 170. 10 San Mateo Times Newspaper Group Election Notice 008 814 .24 Santa Clara County Sheriff's Patrol Service Department 3009 230.00 Sequoia Analytical Lab Tests 3010 52.47 Shell Oil Company Fuel 3011 808.20 Signs of the Times Signs 3012 100.76 Skyline County Water District Water Service 3013 1 ,250.09 Smith Equipment Field Equipment 3014 295 .23 David Topley Reimbursement--Field Supplies 3015 52.40 United Parcel Service Mailing Service 3016 400.00 United States Postmaster Postage 3017 26.80 University Art Center Drafting Supplies 3018 552.09 Valley Title Company Title Policy--McQueen 3019 674 .61 Valley Tool & Manufacturing Field Equipment Parts and Repairs 3020 27,365.00 Westwood Design Casework Installation--Distel Circle 3021 153.82 W`M! Services-Port-O-Let Sanitation Services 3022 472 .48 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expense 3023 1 , 191 .11 Yardbird Equipment Sales Equipment, Supplies , Parts and Repairs 3024 90.00 Joan Young Reimbursment--Training and Membership Dues 3025 497.00 Zbigniew Zabinski Maintenance--Distel Circle 3026 76.36 Gardenland Equipment Parts 3027 267.81 Petty Cash Field and Office Supplies , Resource Documents, Equipment Repair. Local Meeting Expense, Subscription, and Private Vehicle Expense Opren Space --------------------------- - ------------ MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 92-20 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS August 26, 1992 MINUTES I. ROLL CALL President Robert McKibbin called the meeting to order at 7: 30 P.M. Members Present: Ginny Babbitt, Betsy Crowder, Kay Duffy, Nonette Hanko, Teena Henshaw, and Robert McKibbin. Members Absent: Richard Bishop. Personnel Present: Craig Britton, Jean Fiddes, Malcolm Smith, Randy Anderson, John Escobar, Stanley Norton, and Deborah Morvay-Zucker. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Nancy Samuelson, 841 Esplanada Way, Stanford; Judith Bhushan, 3838 Mumford Place, Palo Alto; Christiana Cook, 1234 Emerson, Palo Alto; Marion Richards, 63 Los Altos Square, Los Altos; Anna Gardener; Larissa Kent; and Margaret Fruth, 1007 Peggy, Menlo Park, requested that the Board reconsider its 1989 decision with respect to support of the acquisition of the Saint Patrick's Seminary property in Menlo Park. The various speakers encouraged the Board to recognize the property as urban open space of regional significance, noting that the property included vintage oak trees, potential bike trail connections, and access by public transportation. N. Hanko stated that when the District was formed an emphasis was placed on preserving open space in the foothills and baylands because of the potential for numerous requests to acquire urban open space within city boundaries and urban lands were not affordable by the District. C. Britton noted that the City of Menlo Park was not expecting the District to participate in the acquisition. Pat Cala, Menlo Park, stated her opposition to acquisition of St. Patrick's Seminary property and to the proposal of a benefit assessment district to help purchase the property. R. McKibbin received Board concurrence to his proposal that he work with staff to prepare a cover letter to the Menlo Park city council along with a copy of the Board's 1989 St. Patrick' s Seminary resolution. Harry Block, P.O. Box 2577, Sunnyvale asked for an explanation of bail out funding received by the District from the state. Open Space . . . for room to breathe - 20th Anniversary - 1972-1992 330 Distel Circle - Los Altos, California 94022-1404 . Phone: 415-691-1200 - FAX:415-691-0485 e General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Gin ny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Richard Bishop Meeting 92-20 Page 2, R. McKibbin explained the purpose of the funding and the potential effect its loss would have on the District if reduced as a result of the current state budget deliberations. III. ADOPTION OF AGENDA R. McKibbin stated that the agenda was adopted by Board consensus. IV. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR B. Crowder requested removal of the letter from Kimberly Gonzales, received August 6, from the consent calendar. K. Duffy requested removal of Budget for Architect's Fees for 330 Distel Remodel (Report R-92-97) . Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board adopt the consent calendar as amended, including September Board Meeting Schedule; Authorization to Solicit Bids for Repairs to the Spillway at Sausal Dam on Windy Hill Open Space Preserve; and Revised Claims 92-15. G. Babbitt seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. V. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS B. Crowder suggested changes in the response to the letter from Kimberly Gonzales, 778 Hacienda Ave. , Campbell, received August 6, concerning her July 21 accident at Fremont Older Open Space Preserve. The Board approved the recommended changes. VI. BOARD BUSINESS A. Proposed Addition of the Cullen et al. Property to the Cathedral Oaks Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve (Report R-92-91) C. Britton showed the location of the two-acre parcel on Cattermole Road in Los Gatos Creek Canyon. He stated that the purchase price was $30, 000. Manuel Austin, P.O. Box 26991, San Jose, owner of adjacent property, stated that he opposed the District ' s acquisition of the Cullen property and that he and his wife wished to purchase the property, and that he had offered a higher purchase price for the property. Linda Austin stated that she and Mr. Austin wished to have a buffer between their home and public trails. Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board adopt Resolution 92-41, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing Acceptance of Purchase Agreement, Authorizing Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District, and Authorizing General Manager 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 Cullen et al . ) . N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board tentatively adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan recommendations Meeting 92-20 Page 3 contained in the report, including naming the property as an addition to the Cathedral Oaks Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, and indicate its intention to withhold the property from dedication as public open space at this time. N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. B. Gift Policies (Report R-92-94) C. Bruins stated that staff met with representatives of Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) and prepared draft gift recognition guidelines and that POST was interested in developing a cooperative gifts program. She stated that several donors ' requests were awaiting the Board's decision determining procedures and policies for memorials and gifts. Christy Holloway, member of POST' s board of directors, and Audrey Rust, POST executive director, discussed POST' s interest in developing a cooperative gifts program with the District. Discussion focused on seeking alternatives to the placement of benches, and on a proposal to work cooperatively with POST to develop a program for memorial and commemorative gift giving, as well as to jointly develop mechanisms for enabling the public to distinguish clearly between POST and the District. R. McKibbin appointed N. Hanko, B. Crowder, and G. Babbitt to the Gift Policy Committee to work with staff and POST. Motion: B. Crowder moved that the Board approve the charge to the Gift Policy Committee to revise existing site naming and gift recognition policies, propose new policies for Board adoption, and work with POST in developing mechanisms to recognize gifts to MROSD as separate from gifts to POST. G. Babbitt seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. C. Agreement with City of Mountain View to Provide Dispatch Services (Report R-92-83) J. Escobar reviewed the details of the proposed agreement with City of Mountain View and an estimate of related costs. Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board authorize the general manager to enter into an agreement with the City of Mountain view to provide the District ' s twenty-four hour radio dispatch services and authorize the general manager to approve expenditures for radio system start- up costs of approximately $21, 000. T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. D. Proposed Building Demolition at the Former White et al. Property in the Cathedral Oaks Area of Sierra Azul Open SiDace Preserve _(Report R-92-98) Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board authorize staff to Meeting 92-20 Page 4 proceed with the demolition of the main house and surrounding buildings at the former White et al. property in the Cathedral Oaks Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. E. Budget for Architect' s Fees for 330 Distel Remodel (Report R-92- 97) C. Britton stated that the need for the increase in fees for architectural services was due largely to the need for on-site supervision by the project architects when the new contractor took over the project after ROMA Construction Corporation's financial failure. He said that most of the money would be part of the claim against the bonding company. Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board approve an increase of $25, 000 in the fees for architectural services. B. Crowder seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. Vii . INFORMATIONAL REPORTS N. Hanko introduced Wim DeWitt, the unopposed candidate for Ward 7 who would assume Richard Bishop's seat in January. C. Britton gave an update on the anticipated impact on the District of the governor 's, the senate's and the assembly' s state budget proposals. R. Anderson stated that the District' s Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) draft transition plan was complete. The Board requested that the ADA transition plan meetings be publicly noticed. J. Escobar reported two solo bicycle accidents on Alpine Road and lower Stevens Canyon Road. M. Smith gave an update on the 20th Anniversary Committee' s plans for a founder' s dinner scheduled for November 7, 1992 at the University Club in Palo Alto. VIII. CLOSED SESSION S. Norton announced that existing litigation matters to be discussed in Closed Session included M.R.O. S.D vs. Town of Los Gatos M.R.O.S.D. vs. Vidovich, and M.R.O.S.D. vs. Acronico, and fell under Government Code Sections 54956.9 (a) and (b) . The Board recessed to Closed Session on litigation and personnel matters at 9: 58 P.M. IX. ADJOURNMENT The Board reconvened to adjourn the meeting at 10: 30 P.M. Deborah Morvay-Zucker Secretary Claims 92-15 F Meetini -20 Date: Aug. 26, 1992 REVISED MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Name Description ---------------------------------------------------------- 3028 1 ,070.70 Alves Petroleum, Inc. Fuel 3029 56.06 American Welding Supply Welding Supplies 3030 1 ,000.00 Ralph Andersen & Associates Salary & Compensation Study 3031 1 .000.00 Louis Bordi Trail Realignment 3032 765.50 Broon, O'Donnell , }filler, Brown Legal Services & Dannis 3034 11 .30 State of California. GSA Directory 3035 248.22 California Water Service Co. Water Service 3036 297 .50 Cannis Consulting Engineers Engineering Services 3037 330.00 Cara Roofing Roof Repair - Saratoga Gap 3038 321 .65 Clark' s Auto Parts Vehicle Parts 3039 100.00 Annette Coleman Reimbursement-Exterminator Service 3040 235 .50 Com Systems Telephone Service 3041 2 ,271 .38 Corporate Environments , Inc. Delivery & Storage 3042 17.30 Betsy Crowder Reimbursement - Book 3043 122.00 Alice Cummings Reimbursement-Photographic Supplies 3044 24 .90 East Palo Alto Water District Water Service 3045 189.29 Economy Business Machines Typewriter Repair 3046 397 .71 Film to Frame Prints & Mounting 3047 30 ,000.00 First American Title Guaranty Co. Cullen Property Purchase 3048 1 ,944.00 David B. Fisher Legal Services 3049 50.00 Flinn, Gray & Herterich Insurance 3050 466.00 Mary Gundert Reimbursement-Planning Fees Skyline Water System 3051 Home Depot Field Supplies 407.64 3052 198.00 Honeywell Protection Services Security System 3053 3 ,343.21 Interstate Traffic Control Signs Products 3054 12.45 Travis Jensen Reimbursement-Field Supplies 3055 53.84 Emma Johnson Private Vehicle Expense 3056 2 , 600.00 Dennis Kobza & Associates Architectural Services-Ranger Facility 3057 546.46 Ligtelyn Communications Radio Reoair 3058 211 .09 McGrath RentCorp Modular Office Rental 3059 37 .50 Meyers , Nave, Riback & Silver Legal Services 3060 3 ,632 .97 Miracle Auto Repair Vehicle Repair 3061 54 .00 Michael Newburn Reimbursement-Ranger Residence Repair 3062 3,500.38 Micro Express Computers 3063 10.70 Norney' s Office Supplies 3064 9.50 Northern Energy Propane Fuel 3065 267.51 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies 3066 70.36 Peninsula Times Tribune Subscription. 3067 490.00 PIP Printing- Printing 3068 1 ,775.00 * Town of Portola Valley Permit Application Fee 3069 2 ,000.00 Postage by Phone Postage 3070 26.61 Precision Engravers Badges *Emergency check issued August 17, 1992 Claims 92-15 Meeting 92-20 Date: August 26, 1992 REVISED MIDPENIVSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Name Descriotion ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3071 90.00 Rabbit Copier Repair Service 3072 9,008.00 Robertson, Alexander, Luther Legal Services Esselstein, Shiells & Wright 3073 71 .55 Rokon International Field Supplies 3074 900.79 Roy' s Repair Service Vehicle Repair 3075 342.55 Tax Collector Santa Clara County Possessory Interest Tat 3076 265.95 Sears Field Supplies 3077 111 .36 'Malcolm Smith Reimbursement - Meal Conference 3078 6, 264 .93 The Steinberg, Group Architectural Fees & Services 330 Distel Circle 3079 11 .45 University- of Oklahoma Press Publication 3080 22 , 230.00 Westwood Design Casework Installation-Diste? Cicle 3081 1 ,799.60 Whitmore, Johnson & Bolanos Legal Services 3082 100.00 Whole Access Membership Fees 3083 14 .51 Ralph Molica Reimbursement--Tuition 3084 440. 18 Petty Cash Film and Developing, Field and Office Supplies, Local Meeting Expense, Signs , Volunteer Expense , Vehicle Parts , anci Private Vehicle Expense Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 92-22 SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS September 2 , 1992 MINUTES I . ROLL CALL Vice President B. Crowder called the meeting to order at 5: 10 P.M. Members Present: Katherine Duffy, Nonette Hanko, Richard Bishop, Teena Henshaw, Ginny Babbitt, and Betsy Crowder. Member Absent: Robert McKibbin. Personnel Present: Craig Britton and Jean Fiddes. II. CLOSED SESSION - PERSONNEL MATTER Douglas Johnson of Ralph Andersen & Associates briefed the Board on the salary, benefit, and classification study. III. ADJOURNMENT The Board adjourned at 6:40 P.M. Jean H. Fiddes District clerk Open Space . . . for room to breathe 20th Anniversary - 1972-1992 330 Distel Circle - Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone:415-691-1200 - FAX: 415-691-0485 E) 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 Meeting 92-23 SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS September 14 , 1992 MINUTES I. ROLL CALL President R. McKibbin called the meeting to order at 7: 30 P.M. Members Present: Katherine Duffy, Robert McKibbin, Nonette Hanko, Richard Bishop, Teena Henshaw, Ginny Babbitt, and Betsy Crowder. Personnel Present: Craig Britton and Jean Fiddes. II. CLOSED SESSION - PERSONNEL MATTER The Board reviewed and discussed the salary, benefit, and - classification study prepared by Ralph Andersen & Associates. III . ADJOURNMENT The Board adjourned at 9 : 50 P.M. Jean H. Fiddes District Clerk Open Space . . . for room to breathe - 20th Anniversary - 1972-1992 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California 94022-1404 - Phone:415-691-1200 - FAX: 415-691-0485 @ 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 Meeting 92-24 SUMMARY OF SEPTFMBER 23 , 1992 REGULAR BOARD MFFTTNG Proposed Addition of the Lindemann V, al . Property to the Cathedral Oaks Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve - The Board adopted Resolution 92-42 authorizing the purchase of the 46-acre parcel on the south side of Soda Springs Canyon for a purchase price of 5150 , 000 . The Board tentatively adopted the preliminary use and management plan , including the naming as an addition to the Cathedral Oaks Area of Sierra Axul Open Space Preserve . Award of Contract for Sausal Dam Spillway Repair Project Mindy Hill Open Space Preserve) - The Board accepted the lowest responsible bid of $36 , 569 from George Bianchi construction of San Jose for reconstruction of the spillway at Sausal Dam. Procedure for Filling of Ward I Board Vacancy - The Board decided to fill the Ward I vacancy created by Director Katherine Duffy ' s resignation by appointment . The Board approved the documents to be used in the application process and scheduled special meetings for Thursday, November 12 and Wednesday, November 18 to interview candidates . The deadline for filing applications is 5 : 00 P.M. , Wednesday November 4 , 1992 . Deborah Morvay-Zucker, Recording Secretary Open Space . . . for room to breathe - 20th Anniversary - 1972-1992 330 Distel Circle - Los Altos, California 940221404 - Phonn Q 54,941200 - FAX: 415-691-0485 (2) General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Richard Bishop Claims No. 92-16 Meetincr 92-24 Date: SeT)t.23, 1992 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Name Description --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3085 28.80 Ace Fire Equipment & Service Extinguishers Recharged arrl Parts 3086 811.09 Acme & Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services 3087 1,093.82 Alves Petroleum, Inc. Fuel 3088 47.00 Association for Volunteer Rsource Documents Administration 3089 60.40 Baker Graphics, Inc. Bluelines 3090 155.83 Barron Park St,ipplv Company Parts for Skyline Water Tank 3091 461.15 Bay Area Shelving, Inc. Shelving 3092 1 ,113.09 Big Creek Lumber Company Lumber for Bridge---Long Ridge 3093 207.84 Birnie Lumber Company Railroad Ties--Horeshoe Dam Bridqe 3094 137.15 Dick Bruhn, Inc. Uniform Expense 3095 82.50 M. L. Buckmaster Cleaning--Enterprise 3096 138.00 California Devartment of Fish Permits and Game 3097 33.95 State of California, General Resource Documents Services, Publication Division 3098 20.00 California Park & Recreation Subscription Society, Inc. 3099 47.38 California Continuing Education Resource Document of the Bar 3100 211.52 California Water Service Company Water Service 3101 7,677.54 Callender Associates Architectural Services--Windy Hill 3102 288.00 Cannis Consulting Engineers Engineering Services 3103 92.57 Central Stationers Office Supplies 3104 66.07 Clark's Auto Parts/Machine Shop Vehicle Parts 3105 100.00 tside Proflame Pro Dane Fuel 3106 669.62 Barrie D. Coate Horticultural Consultant 3107 360.00 Sheryl M. Cochran Reimbursement--Plan Check Fees 3108 1,140.00 Communications Strategies Telecommunication Consulting Services 3109 73.07 Contemporary Engraving Company Nameplates 3110 350.52 Crest Con-Les, Inc. Blueiines and Photocopying 3111 169.75 Alice Cummings Reimbursement--Conference and Workshop Registration and Office Supplies 3112 660.00 Daily Pacific Builder Advertisement 3113 5,000.00 Dana Property Analysis Appraisal Services 3114 116.10 Deirdre Dolan Reimbursement--Photocopying 3115 3,266.75 Design Concepts Design, Typeset and Produce Stationery and Brochures 3116 75.00 Emergency Training Services Registration--K. Miller 3317 27.00 Emeraencv Vehicle Systems Vehicle Repairs 3118 1,237.50 David B. Fisher Legal Services 3119 1 ,051.00 Flinn, Gray & Herterich Vehicle Insurance 3120 1 ,575.00 Robert E. Friday Appraisal Services 3121 2,352.14 Robert M. Garcia Consulting Services--Distel Circle 3122 150,000.00 Gateway Title Com*oany Property Purchase--Lindeman 3123 500.00 Geoforensics, Inc. Geologic Study--Rancho 3124 3,437.36 Goodco Press Printing 3125 126.00 Mary (,undert Reim bursement--Permiits Emergency check issued on September 9, 1992. **Emergency check issued on September 1, 1992. Claims No. 92----16 Meeting 92-24 Date: Sept. 23, 1992 MIDPENINSULA REGIONALOPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Name Description -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3125 323.90 Virg Harkins Signs Sign Frame 3126 923.40 The Home Depot Supplies--Ranger .Facility 3127 166.00 .a & .I Water Trucks Water Service 3128 434.72 T. Thomas Jakaby Engineering Services--Russian Ridge 3129 3,331.94 Jeda PublicationsBrochures 3130 54.13 "Travis Jensen Reimbursement--Tuition 31.31 65.49 Michael Jurich Reimbursement--Vehicle Parts 3132 2,000.00 Rip_ King/TV Designs Production--Public Service Announcements 3133 603.30 Konica Business chi Maintenance Agreement 3134 10,000.00 Leptien-tronin-Cooper, Inc. Engineering Services--Vidovich 31.35 200.00 Lopez Gardening Gardening Se ice---Distel Circle 3136 1,038.78 Los Alto Garbage Companv Dumpster Rental 3137 264.20 Merwin Mace Private Vehicle Expense 3138 226,40 Ruben Magana Sanitary Supplies 3139 220.00 a's Building Maintenance Janitorial Services 3140 120.16 Marin Supply Company itary Supplies 3141 66.37 Marie McGough Reimbursement--Office Supplies 3142 34.00 Paul McKca%wan Reimbursement--Tui.tion 314:3 211.09 McGrath RentCorp Temporary Office Rental--Skyline 3144 36&62 Meyer Appliance Oven--Ranger Residence 3145 4,478. 14 Milstone Geotechnical Consulting Services-- sal Dam 3146 773.96 Minton's Lumber & Supply Field Supplies 3147 313.75 Mountain View Optometry fety Glasses--Rangers 3148 170.00 National Safety Council District Membership Druses 3149 27.50 Noble Ford 'Tractor, Inc. Tractor Part 3150 2,509.00 Stanley R. Norton Third Quarter 1991 Litigation F .. 3151 262.46 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies 3152 1,134.29 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe Legal Services 3153 2,859.73 Pacific Bell Telephone Services 3154 2,586.42 Page & Turnbull, Inc. Architectural Servic --Picchetti 3155 121.62 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc. Artwork and Enlargements 3156 525.73 Pine Cane Lumber Company, Inc. L ` er and Power Pole 3157 11.83 Piambo Construction Company Drain Rock. 3158 717.70 PIP Printing Y Printing 3159 16.24 'reci.sion Engravers, Inc. Name Badges 3160 420.00 * Price Club Field Supplies 3161 7,812.50 Prudential Securities RemarketingAgreement--1988 Notes 3162 4, 100.00 R & M Paving Contractors, Inc. Parking t facing--Distel Circle 3163 227.32 Rabbit Copiers„ Inc. Equipment Repair 3164 124.33 Richco, Inc. of Palo Alta Office Supplies 3165 1,037.57 Rich's 'Tire Service Tires 3166 1,391.00 Robertson, Alexander, Luther, Legal Services E_sselstein, Shiells & Wright * Emergency check issued on September 9, 1992. Claims No. 92-16 Meeting 92-24 Date: Sept. 23, 1992 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRIC17 # Name Description --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3167 4,751 .00 George M. Robinson Company Fire Sorinkler Installation 3168 3,228.98 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs 3169 324.48 S & W Equipment Company Equipment Rental 3170 789.60 San Jose Mercury News Advertisement 3171 1,221.36 Santa Clara Countv Sheriff's Patrol Services Department 3172 105.12 Shell Oil Company Fuel 3173 135.63 Skyline Countv Water District Water Service 3174 980.08 Jana So le Consulting Services--Russian Ridge and Pulgas Ridge 3175 975.00 W. J. Sorich EnterDrises Pirx-- Gate 3176 5,958.75 The Steinberg Group Architectural Services 3177 55.21 Jacqueline Stewart Photographs 3178 36.26 Summit Uniforms Uniform Exi>ense 3179 8,350.00 Therma Corporation Return System Installation 3180 73.93 The Times Tribune Subscri-otion 3181 26358.83 Tomlinson, Zisko, Morosoli & Maser Legal Services 3182 35.00 Tribune Medial Services Newsletter 3183 439.45 Two R.M. 's Sales & Services Equimient Repairs and Parts 3184 40.66 United Parcel Service Delivery Service 3185 32.06 Unocal Fuel 3186 480.08 Vallee Safety Supply Company Safety Supplies 3187 256.43 Valley Tool � Manufa'cturing Equipment and Parts Con�pany, Inc. 3188 126.37 Value Business Products Office Supplies 3189 150.00 Western Exterminator Company Termite Inspection 3190 1,213.75 Whitmore, Johnson & Bolanos Legal Services 3191 425.00 Windward Construction Company Construction Services 3192 45.44 Del Woods Reimbursement--Computer Supplies 3193 1 ,574.35 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Exnense 3194 282.66 Yardbird Equipment Sales Equip pment Parts and Repaars 3195 255.91 Deborah Zucker Reimbursement--Office Supplies 7 ^n RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF AUG +/L 0ard President Acknowledge/Respond Director Acknowledge/Respond Directors Staff Acknowledge/Respond � // Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Draft Response Attached 201 San Antonio Circle Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft Suite C-135 Response for Board Consideration per Mountain View, CA 94040 Board Directive(s) No Response Necessary August 20, 1992 Dear Sirs, While I sympathize with Kathy Johnson of Los Gatos regarding her experience with a mountain biker in Freemont Older Open Space I am compelled to relate my own trail use experiences. My conduct while riding in Midpeninsula Regional Open Space Preserves has always been the antithesis of the finger-flying rider Ms. Johnson encountered, but I have often been rewarded with insults and harassment by numerous equestrians. I routinely stop up to 100 yards from an on-coming horse, and await the rider's approval prior to passing. In spite of etiquette that goes far and above trail use policy I have encountered verbal and physical harassment. I recall and incident when four men on horseback, who were blocking the trail while engaged in a conversation, refused to let me pass, hurled verbal assaults and threatened me physically. I was alone and had no recourse but to ride in the opposite direction. While jogging on trails in the open spaces I have been bumped by horses passing from behind, and forced off narrow trails on steep grades without so much as a warning from the rider. In contrast, my experiences with cyclists while running and hiking have been generally positive. The entire Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District policy seems dedicated to equestrians, and the laws governing use of trails in open spaces apparently do not apply to them. I've witnessed horses ridden on illegal trails, and ridden in an unsafe manner, as well as riders smoking cigarettes, and drinking beer. I know of no cyclist who has seen an equestrian cited for reckless or illegal trail use. Furthermore, the complete ignorance of equestrians regarding the environmental damage they create, and the myth perpetuated by equestrians that bicycles ruin trails borders on ridiculous. I can't count the number of erroneous "eco-lectures" and snide comments I've received from passing equestrians. Michael Hodgson;rrn,te an article on March 26, 1992 describing mountain bikers tearing up wet trails. This winter I observed horses crossing Skyline onto Long Ridge while it was closed due to wet ground. Ms. Johnson claims she won't use Freemont because of cyclists. I won't use it because of the horses. Freemont Older Open Space was virtually destroyed by horse tracks during the rainy season. At one point the fire roads and trails were virtually impassable by foot or bike, with deep hoof prints spanning the entire roadway. The fact is that mountain bikes cause less erosion than horses. Studies which are not sponsored or financed by equestrian groups or anti-use groups such as the Sierra Club indicate that on the whole mountain bikes cause less damage to trails than horses. The equestrian community is facing up to cyclists encroaching on what they consider their territory. For years the vast majority of trails furthest from a trail head were the exclusive domain of the horse and rider. The increasing popularity of mountain bikes has led to a conflict between cyclists and equestrians, who are unwilling to share these trails and continue to paint mountain bikers as wild thugs raping the wilderness. This pervasive attitude has been influential in shaping trail use policy in their favor. Mountain bikers are the fastest growing trail use group and are wielding substantial influence in reversing trail use discrimination. The vast majority of cyclists observe trail etiquette, wear helmets, and have more control over their inanimate bicycle than the equestrian has over his/her horse. I encourage the Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District to provide adequate trail use for mountain bikes, perhaps even prohibiting horses from certain trails, as is done in Henry Coe State Park. This will decrease the danger created by confining mountain bikes to a limited number of trails, and will ultimately lead to decreased trail damage. The alternative is to face the challenge of enforcing increasingly unpopular trail closures, a burden that the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is ill equipped to handle. Sincerely, Dr rn K. Lind an 1526 Canna Ct. Mountain View, CA 94043 cc. Editor, San Jose Mercury News Open Space it MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT DRAFT RESPONSEPREPARED BY STAFF FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION Dr . Jon K. Linderman 1526 Canna Ct. Mountain View, CA 94043 Dear Dr . Linderman: Thank you for your letter of August 20 , 1992 . The Board of Directors reviewed your letter at its meeting of September 23 , 1992 . Conflicts between different types of trail users has been a growing problem as the District has developed its trail system, and public use has increased. The District and trail user groups have made efforts through communication and education to address these conflicts . More specific etiquette and trail use standards are being developed for implementation by the, District and will be discussed at a special Trails Committee meeting on' September 30., at 7 : 30 p.m. at the District office . We encourage you to attend and voice your opinions . Your letter will be referred to the Trails Committee and your name will be added to the list of people interested in receiving information about this subject. Sincerely, Robert McKibbin, President Board of Directors RM:kh Open Space . . .for room to breathe - 20th Anniversary - 1972-1992 330 Distel Circle - Los Altos, California 94022-1404 e Phone:415-691-1200 - FAX:415-691-0485 0 General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Richard Bishop Open Space A MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-92-92 Meeting 92-24 September 23 , 1992 AGENDA ITEM Proposed Addition of the Lindemann et al. Property to the Cathedral Oaks Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing purchase of the Lindemann et al—property. 2 . Tentatively adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan recommendations contained in this report. Name the property as an addition to the Cathedral Oaks Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. 3 . Indicate your intention to withhold dedication of the property as public open space at this time. DESCRIPTION (See attached map) This undeveloped 46-acre property lies on the south side of Soda Spring Canyon about one-half mile east of Lexington Reservoir. Soda Spring Road winds through the south central property boundary. North of the road, the site slopes steeply toward Soda Spring Canyon. South of the road, the property rises to a gentle knoll. A road leads uphill from Soda Spring Road to District lands to the south. It also provides access to the knoll area. Chaparral and mixed evergreen forest are the dominant vegetation types. Chaparral in the drier areas is replaced by forest in the moister north-facing slopes and canyons. Some non-native plants grow on the knoll above the road, including eucalyptus, Monterey pine, and cedar. Natives include toyon, coffeeberry, poison oak, coyote bush, chamise, and scrub oak. Charred skeletons of scrub oaks remain from the 1985 Lexington fire. The south-central boundary and the southeast corner of the property adjoin the Cathedral Oaks Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. Soda Spring Creek forms part of the northern boundary. Lands of San Jose Water Works lie to the north. Private lands surround the rest of the property. There are no structures on the property. Open Space . . . for room to breathe - 20th Anniversary - 1972-1992 330 Distel Circle - Los Altos, California 94022-1404 - Phone: 415-691-1200 - FAX: 415-691-0485 @ Genera{ Herbert Gren(h Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKiblhin,Tenn a Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Richard Bishop R-92-92 Page 2 USE AND MANAGEMENT PLAN Planning Considerations The property lies in unincorporated Santa Clara County within District boundaries. The zoning is Hillside (HS) , requiring a 20 to 160-acre minimum lot size. The property received a medium rating for suitability as open space in the District's Master Plan. The property could help provide a trail connection between the Cathedral Oaks and Kennedy-Limekiln Areas of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. The trail would cross Soda Spring Canyon and connect with the PG&E Road to El Sombroso and the Ridge Trail corridor. Staff plans to review the Cathedral Oaks Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve in November 1994 . Preliminary Use and Management Plan Recommendations Dedication: Withhold dedication of this property as public open space. This will allow the District to trade development rights, or sell part or all of the property, if we are unable to acquire other necessary land in the area. Name: Name the property as an addition to the Cathedral Oaks Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. Signs: Install preserve boundary signs where appropriate. Roads: Maintain access road for patrol. Site Emphasis Description: Conservation Management Unit (CMU) Public Safety Review: Staff performed a preliminary inspection of the site and found no public safety hazards. TERMS AND FUNDING The full purchase price of $150, 000 ($3, 260 per acre) is payable in cash at close of escrow in accordance with the District's standard form of purchase agreement. Based upon real estate market activity in the area and the fact that this parcel is a developable building site with county road frontage, the purchase price is determined to be fair and reasonable and represents market value. R-92-92 Page 3 FISCAL YEAR 1992-93 CASH EXPENDITURES FOR OPEN SPACE ACQUISITIONS Funds for the 1992-93 fiscal year - cash $5,923 , 000 Approved acquisitions (escrow closed) 3 ,386, 667 Approved acquisitions (escrow not closed) 396, 000 Lindemann et al. property purchase 150, 000 Remaining cash balance for 1992-93 fiscal year $1, 990, 333 Prepared by: Alice Cummings, Resource Planner Contact person: L. Craig Britton, Assistant General Manager I vtw•'ry4 .oe Yea o°~�'y°�°a�°'nr ' ;. .` ^-�i -r• C�pgy � � � ,�i-¢a:� �� a�et.. •• -�,�.��a.""o�3 Gam"��i- � �, �� '�'��I�#�'t�� r ..: �-3; � • � • r � • • "' tea, � ---- r • r r / y '`8o-a... +.,` '4 owmg '--'tilt M . � �\ 3 4�v �aNha�a i` �` _ __- - '°°�,/�k-�ocN' '^. :: .. _ � `�� -,t Sam if, "-^'9.•e�y'w."42 IBM gist SHE k-1 PROPOSED ADDITION TO THE CATHEDRAL OAKS AREA OF MR \ SIERRA AZUL `✓ f�yf£ �'�fSep 92 J . RESOLUTION RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZING OFFICER TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT TO DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING GENERAL MANAGER 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 LINDEMANN ET AL. ) 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 accept the offer contained in that certain Purchase Agreement between Yvonne G. Lindemann et al. and the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, a copy of which is attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof, and authorizes the President or appropriate officers to execute the Agreement on behalf of the District. Section Two. The President of the Board of Directors or other appropriate officer is authorized to execute a Certificate of Acceptance on behalf of the District. Section Three. The General Manager or Assistant General Manager of the District shall cause to be given appropriate notice of acceptance to the seller. The General Manager or Assistant General Manager further is authorized to execute any and all other documents in escrow necessary or appropriate to the closing of the transaction. Section Four. The General Manager of the District is authorized to expend up to $5, 000 to cover the cost of title insurance, escrow fees, and other miscellaneous costs related to this transaction. Section Five. It is intended, reasonably expected and hereby authorized that the District's general fund will be reimbursed in the amount of $150, 000 from the proceeds of the next long term District note issue. This Section of this Resolution is adopted by the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District solely for purposes of establishing compliance with the requirements of Section 1. 103-18 of the Treasury Regulations. The reimbursement of this payment expenditure is consistent with District's budgetary and financial circumstances. There are no funds or sources of moneys of the District that have been, or reasonably are expected to be reserved or allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside to pay the costs of this open space land acquisition project which are to be paid or reimbursed out of proceeds of indebtedness to be issued by District. The Board of Directors hereby declares District's official intent to use proceeds of indebtedness to reimburse itself for this open space land acquisition project expenditure. Open Space R-92-99 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 92-24 September 23 , 1992 AGENDA ITEM Procedure for Filling of Ward 1 Board Vacancy GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Determine whether the Board vacancy in Ward 1 will be filled by appointment or by the election process. 2 . If you decide to fill the vacancy by appointment, you need to: (a) approve the application form to be used; (b) reaffirm the use of the general criteria for appoint- ment to the Board of Directors or modify them as you deem necessary; (c) reaffirm the use of the procedures for interviews or modify them as you deem necessary; (d) establish a timetable for filling the vacancy, includ- ing setting the dates for the first and second round of interviews, assuming you reaffirm the procedures for interviews. 3 . If you decide to fill the vacancy by calling an election, you need to establish the date of the election. Staff would subsequently return with the appropriate resolution for calling the election and requesting consolidation services from Santa Clara County. Discussion• Director Duffy has announced that she will resign her position as director for Ward 1 effective November 7, 1992 (see attached letter dated September 15, 1992) . Ward 1 includes Saratoga, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, portions of Cupertino, and portions of unincorporated Santa Clara County in the Skyline-Lexington Hills area. As the District's governing body, you can either fill the vacancy by appointment or call an election to fill it. The attached report R-90-106 dated September 17 , 1990 from your Legal Counsel updates you on the procedure for filling the vacancy; the procedure remains the same as detailed in legal counsel 's 1990 and 1987 reports. The following material summarizes the actions you would have to take to fill the Ward 1 vacancy by Board appointment or by election. A. APPOINTMENT 1. Appointment Date: The appointment would have to be Open Space . . . for room to breathe - 20th Anniversary 1972-1992 330 Distel Circle - Los Altos, California 94022-1404 - Phone: 415-691-1200 FAX: 415-691-0485 General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibbin,Teeny Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Richard Bishop R-92-99 Page 2 made by January 6, 1993, 60 days from K. Duffy's resig- nation date. 2 . Approval of Application Form: The form used for previ- ous ward vacancies is attached. 3 . Reaffirm the use of or modify as you deem necessary the General Criteria for Appointment to the Board of Direc- tors: You adopted the attached criteria at your July 8, 1987 meeting. Staff would distribute a copy of the criteria to all Ward 1 applicants. 4 . Reaffirm the use of or modify as you deem necessary the Procedures for Interviews: The attached procedures were also adopted at your July 8, 1987 meeting. 5. Establish a Timetable for Filling the Vacancy: Govern- ment Code Section 1780 requires the posting of a notice of vacancy in three or more conspicuous places in the District at least 15 days before the appointment is made. Staff would post the notice accordingly, as well as place notices concerning filling the vacancy in appropriate newspapers. In addition, assuming you determine to fill the vacancy by appointment, you should schedule the dates for your first and second round of interviews. These dates would be included in the material distributed to all Ward I applicants. 6. The person appointed to fill the vacancy would serve only until the next District general election in Novem- ber 1994 , which is the regular Ward 1 election date. B. ELECTION An election to fill the Ward 1 vacancy could be held on the next available election date that is 130 or more days after the vacancy occurs. This would be the June 8, 1993 elec- tion. At this time, the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters does not know if any jurisdictions in Ward 1 will be on the ballot. The pro-rata cost of being on the June ballot would depend on what other jurisdictions in Ward 1 are on the ballot. if the District were the only jurisdiction on the ballot, election costs are estimated at up to $110, 000 (up to $2 per registered voter in Ward 1) . There are approximately 55, 000 registered voters in the ward. As noted in item six above, the elected Ward 1 director would serve until the regular Ward 1 election in November 1994 . Prepared by: Jean Fiddes, District Clerk Contact Person: Same as above Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-92-100 Meeting 92-24 SeptpTnber 16 , 1992 AGENDA-TTEM Award of Contract for Sausal Dam Spillway Repair Project GENERAI, MANAGER ' S RECOMMENDATTONS 1 . Accept the lowest responsible bid of $36 , 569 from, George Bianchi Construction of San Jose for reconstruction of the spillway at Sausal Dar, on Windy Hill Open Space Preserve per the plans and specifications prepared by Milstone Geoter,hni cal . 2 Authorize the General Manager to enter into a contract for performance of the work . Discussion : At your August 26 , 1992 meeting , you authorized staff to solicit bids for repairs to the spillway to Sausal Dam at, Windy Hill Open Space Preserve . The public bid opening was held on September 16 , 1992 . Six contractors supplied complete bids on the project . A summary of bids is attached . George Bianchi Construction of San Jose was the low bidder . The 1992-93 fiscal year budget contains $20 , 000 for completion of this project . The budget for this project was formulated prior to the preparation of detailed plans and specifications , accounting for the discrepancy in the figures . The engineer ' s estimate for the project , based on the plans and specifications for the lob, was more in line with the low bid figure obtained from, George Bianchi Construction . Additional funds for this project may be drawn from the Alpine Dam project at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve . The Alpine Dam revisions were budgeted for $50 , 000 in the 1992-93 fiscal year. budget . These revisions will not be completed this fiscal year . Prepared by: Mary Gundert , Open Space Planner Contact person : Same as above Open Space . . . for room to breathe - 20th Anniversary - 1972-1992 330-Uistel Circle - Los Altos, California 94022-1404 - Phone:415-691-1200 - FAX: 415-691-0485 e General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,NonetteHanko,Betsy Crowder,Richard Bishop WINDY HILL OPEN SPACE PRESERVE SAUSAL DAM SPILLWAY REPAIR PROJECT Summary of Bids (Opened September 16, 1992 @ 3:00 p.m.) Bid Breakdown Contractor Site Prep & Demo & Spillway& Drainage Mobilization Restoration Off-Haul Earthfill Footings Channel Rip-Rap Total Geo.Bianchi Constructio 1,100.00 1,705.00 2,360.00 7,650.00 22,360.00 944.00 450.00 36,569.00 San Jose, CA Robert Daugherty 258.00 1,650.00 2,600.00 17,798.00 22,280.00 5,000.00 2,067.00 61,330.60 Morgan Hill, CA I - M. Construction 1,840.00 3,000.00 4,400.00 8,500.00 20,000.00 1,000.00 900.00 39,640.00 San Bruno, CA AMBO Engineering 858.00 4,200.00 4,520.00 11,560.00 23,400.00 520.00 1,896.00 46,954.00 Union City, CA I W. H. Ebert Corporation 15,000.00 7,190.00 3,000.00 10,200.00 42,200.00 1,080.00 705.00 79,375.00 an Jose, CA Lowery Engineering Con 10,000.00 40,000.00 2,000.00 2,975.00 7,000.00 1,600.00 1,500.00 65,075.00 Santa Clara, CA __Jl Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager DATE: September 18, 1992 SUBJECT: F. Y. I. Open Space . . . for room to breathe 20th Anniversary • 1972-1992 330 Distel Circle . Los Altos, California 94022-1404 - Phone: 415-691-1200 - FAX: 415-691-0485 Eta General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibbin,Ieena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Richard Bishop Upen Space 2 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT September 14, 1992 Kimberly Gonzales 778 Hacienda Avenue Campbell, CA 95008 Dear Ms. Gonzales: Thank you for your recent letter about your accident at Fremont Older Open Space Preserve. At our August 27 Regular Meeting, the District's Board of Directors reviewed your comments. The incident is disturbing to us, and we are relieved that your injuries were not more serious. The safety of all preserve visitors is a primary concern to us. We are in the process of developing detailed trail use guidelines that will provide for a safe and enjoyable trail experience and will accommodate a variety of users. We will add you to the mailing list for our trails committee meetings. The District has published a trail etiquette brochure to encourage courtesy among all trail users. Our staff is looking into installing more signs where needed. Also, our rangers are patrolling problem areas at Fremont Older more frequently. Rangers can issue citations for reckless cycling when they witness the violation. We are sorry that your accident occurred. Considerate bicyclists use District trails, too. We hope you will meet more of them during your future preserve visits. Sincerely, 0,�Y, Robert McKibbin, President Board of Directors cc: Board of Directors i Open Space . . . for room to breathe 20th Anniversary . 1972-1992 330 Distel Circle . Los Altos, California 94022-1404 . Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 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 September 15, 1992 Mr. Ralph Heim Jackson/Barish & Associates 770 L Street, Suite 960 Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Ralph: On behalf of the District's Board of Directors, I thank you for the tremendous support you gave the District during the state budget crisis. Without your hard work and dedication, the District could have suffered a devastating loss of property tau revenues. Because of your support, we can continue our mission of preserving open space. We appreciate your perseverance through a difficult time. Sincerely, Robert McKibbin, President Board of Directors cc: Board of Directors Open Space . . . for room to breathe - 20th Anniversary - 1972-1992 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California 94022-1404 - Phone: 415-691-1200 - FAX:415-691-0485 Genera(Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Richard Bishop September 15, 1992 Dear Friends and Colleaeues : It is with a great deal of sadness that I must announce MY resignation from the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District effective November 7, 1992. This date marks the 210tih anniversary cf the District and for me, 2 ye, � S e m e v f - ^ - x .—,larding service On this Board . The reason. not an unha*pp�,, one , for my retirement is that Bi 1 1 h a- received approval for a sabbatical leave from the University of Santa Clara starting in January 1993. He has accepted a position with a research group for 6-8 months at INSA. a technical institute. in Lyon. France. I feel most privileged to have been ' able to contribute to the successes of this very positive organization. These 20 years have been for me an excitin5 adventure. 4 will miss it and all of YOU very much. Sincerely, Katherine Dufty Director. Ward # 1 NAIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-90-JC (Meet-ing 90-2 September 26 , 1990 REPORT September 17 , 1990 TO: Board of Directors FRON: S . Norton, Legal Counsel SUBJECT: Procedure for Filling Board Vacancies In view of the vacancy on the Board of Directors created by the resignatic: of Edward Shelley (wa rd 4) , 1 have been asked to update You on the Procedure for filling the vacancy. There have been no pertinent changes in the applicable law since my memo o- April 1 , 1987 , written when the Board similarly had a vacancy (Dan- Wendin , Ward 2) . A copy of that memo is attached . 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GOVERNMENT CODE § 1780 § 1780. Special districts; method of filling vacancies on elected governing boards: term (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a vacancy in any elective office on the governing board of a special district, other than those specified in Section 1731,shall be filled as provided in this section. The remaining district board members may fill the vacancy by appointment. The person appointed shall'hold office until the next district general election that is scheduled 130 or more days after the effective date of the vacancy, unless an election is also held on the same date for the Purpose of electing a director to serve a full term in the same office to which the person was appointed, in which event the person appointed to the vacancy shall fill the balance of the unexpired term of his or her predecessor. Appointments pursuant to this subdivision shall be made within a days period of 60 immediately subsequent to the effective date of the vacancy and a notice of the vacancy shall be posted in three or more conspicuous places in the district at least 15 days before the appointment is made. In lieu of making an appointment the remaining members of the board may within 60 days of the vacancy call an election to fill the vacancy. The election shall be held on the next available election date provided by Chapter I (commencing with Section 2500) of Division 4 of the Elections Code that is 130 or more days after the vacancy occurs. (b) If the vacancy is not filled by the district board as specified, or if the board has not called for an election within 60 days of the vacancy, the city council of the city in which the district is wholly located, or if the district is not wholly located within a city, the board of supervisors of the county representing the larger portion of the district area in which the election to fill the vacancy will be held, may fill the vacancy within 90 days of the vacancy, or the city council or county supervisors may order the district to call an election, to fill the vacancy. The election shall be held on the next available election date provided by Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 2500) of Division 4 of the Elections Code that is 130 or more days after the vacancv occurs. (c)(1) If within 90 days of the vacancy the remaining members of the board or the appropriate' board of supervisors or city council have not filled the vacancy and no election has been called for, the district shall call an election to fill the vacancy. The election shall-be held on the next available election date provided by Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 2500) of Division 4 of the Elections Code that is 130 or more days after the vacancy occurs. (2) If the number of remaining members of the board falls below a quorum at the request of the district secretary, or a remaining board member, the boar o supervisors or the city council may waive the 60-dav period provided in subdivision a and appoint immediately to fill the vacancy as provided in subdivision (a) or may call an election to fill the vacancy. The election shall be held on the next available election date provided by Chapter l (commencing with Section 2500) of Division 4 of the Elections Code that is held IN or more days after the vacancy occurs The board of supervisors or the city council shall only fill enough vacancies to provide the board with a quorum. (d) Persons appointed to fill a vacancy shall hold office until the next district general election and thereafter until the person elected at that election to fill the vacancy has been qualified, but persons elected to fill a vacancy shall hold of i ce for the unexpired balance of the term of office. (Amended by Stats.1986, c. 866, § 20; Stats.1987, c. 1184, § 2.) Cross References district law to appoint members to rill vacancies; authority Rossmoor Special Community Services District,vacancies of "the remaining members" to rill board vacancies by in office of director, see § 60604. appointment presupposed that majority of directors re- mained on board,and authority to fill outstanding vacancies thus passed to county board of supervisors. Price v. Ten- nant Community Services Dist. (App. 3 Dist.1987) 239 1. Remaining members of board Cal.Rptr. 572, 194 C.A.3d 491. Sole remaining director of five-member community servic- es district board was not authorized by community services Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT APPLICATION FOR DIRECTOR-f WARD (Please Type or Print) Name Residential Voting Address Telephone (s) Date of Application Please list Your community activities and/or work experience below: Please indicate why you are interested in serving as Director of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board of Directors and what are your goals for the District ' s next ten years? 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,Teerta Henshaw,Robert McKibbin,Edward Shelley Page Two What level and types of activities do you favor on District preserves? Activities oppose? What do you see as the major issues of the District today and in the next few years? Discuss . Page Three Please list any additional information about yourself which you would like to include (hobbies , education, family, etc . ) Signature of Applicant Date NOTE : All applications will be made available for public inspection. You may use additional sheets to answer questions . Attached is a copy of the District ' s Conflict of Interest Code . Open Space -- MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT PROCEDURES FOR INTERVIEWS First Round 1 . Order of appearance of applicants established in a random drawing of names. 2. Each applicant allotted up to eight minutes for opening statement and clarifying questions by the Board with a minimum of three minutes for the latter. 3. Round-robin questioning by Board members of applicants for maximum of 30 minutes. 4. Each applicant(order determined by another random drawing)will have two minutes maximum for final statement. 5. Board recess for 10 minutes. 6. Each Board member casts a signed ballot for up to six top choices for second round interviews. 7. Clerk keeps ballots for later public inspection. 8. Voting tallied and announced by Clerk. 9. The field will be narrowed to half of the original number of candidates, but at least 3, and at most 6, 10. The candidates receiving the most votes will be those selected for the second round. 1 1 . If there is a tie, there will be additional votes on the full list until the tie is broken. Second Round 1 . Random drawing for order of appearance. 2. Each finalist allotted 20 minutes for answering questions posed by the Board. 3. Random drawing for order of appearance for final statements. 4. 10 minute recess. 5. Each finalist will get 5 minutes for summary. 6. Each Board member casts a signed ballot for his or her choice of appointment. 7. Voting tallied and announced by District Clerk. 8. Clerk keeps ballots for later public inspection. 9. If no candidate receives four votes, there will be additional votes on the full list of finalists until a candidate receives four votes. 10. Board adopts resolution naming appointment to fill the office. Absence of Candidates From Interviews -The Board will consider the written application and supplementary information provided by candidates who cannot attend one or both sessions. 201 San Antonio Circle, Suite C-135 • Mountain View, California 94040 • Phone: (415) 949-5500 • FAX: (415) 949-5679 Genera!Manager:Herbert Crench Board of Directors:Richard Bishop,Betsy Crowder,Katherine Duffy Nonette Hanko,Teena Henshaw,Robert McKibbin,Edward Shelley Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT GENERAL CRITERIA FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1 Wants the job! 2. Involvement in or awareness of local government functions and operations 3. Previous attendance at Board meetings 4. Some knowledge or awareness of finance and budget issues 5. Knowledge of and exposure to community service activities 6. Interest, time, and energy to give to the job 7. Sense of humor 8. Flexibility 9. Sensitivity to the community 10. Ability to work in team setting 11 . Knowledge and awareness of what is going on in the District 12. Not single-issue oriented 13. Breadth of awareness of and outlook on kind of issues District faces 14. Knowledge of how District fits into the greater region 15. Ability to bring strength to and complement current Board and add a different dimension to the Board 16. Comfortable with public speaking and working with groups 17. Ability to take the heat in the kitchen! 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 Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager DATE: September 18, 1992 SUBJECT: F. Y. I. Open Space . . . for room to breathe - 20th Anniversary - 1972-1992 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California 94022-1404 - Phone: 415-691-1200 - FAX: 415-691-0485 (9 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 September 14, 1992 Kimberly Gonzales 778 Hacienda Avenue Campbell, CA 95008 Dear Ms. Gonzales: Thank you for your recent letter about your accident at Fremont Older Open Space Preserve. At our August 27 Regular Meeting, the District's Board of Directors reviewed your comments. The incident is disturbing to us, and we are relieved that your injuries were not more serious. The safety of all preserve visitors is a primary concern to us. We are in the process of developing detailed trail use guidelines that will provide for a safe and enjoyable trail experience and will accommodate a variety of users. We will add you to the mailing list for our trails committee meetings. The District has published a trail etiquette brochure to encourage courtesy among all trail users. Our staff is looking into installing more signs where needed. Also, our rangers are patrolling problem areas at Fremont Older more frequently. Rangers can issue citations for reckless cycling when they witness the violation. We are sorry that your accident occurred. Considerate bicyclists use District trails, too. We hope you will meet more of them during your future preserve visits. Sincerely, 0z�Z____ Robert McKibbin, President Board of Directors cc: Board of Directors Open Space . . . for room to breathe 20th Anniversary . 1972-1992 330 Distel Circle . Los Altos, California 94022-1404 . Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX: 415-691-0485 Genera!Manager:Herbert Grench Board o(Directors:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Richard Bishop - Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT September 15, 1992 Mr. Ralph Heim Jackson/Barish & Associates 770 L Street, Suite 960 Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Ralph: On behalf of the District's Board of Directors, I thank you for the tremendous support you gave the District during the state budget crisis. Without your hard work and dedication, the District could have suffered a devastating loss of property tax revenues. Because of your support, we can continue our mission of preserving open space. We appreciate your perseverance through a difficult time. Sincerely, Robert McKibbin, President Board of Directors cc: Board of Directors Open Space . . . for room to breathe 20th Anniversary . 1972-1992 330 Distel Circle . Los Altos, California 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX: 415-691-0485 General Manager:Herbert trench Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Richard Bishop