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Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 93-03
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1
A G E N D A
7:30 P.M. 330 Distel Circle
Wednesday Los Altos, California
January 27, 1993
(7:30) * ROLL CALL
** ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- Public
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
*** ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR -- B. Crowder
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
*** December 9, 1992 (Consent Item)
*** January 11, 1993 (Consent Item)
*** January 13, 1993 (Consent Item)
*** WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (Consent Item)
PUBLIC HEARING
(7:45) Amendments to Conflict of Interest Code -- J. Fiddes
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Resolution Amending Conflict of Interest Code
BOARD BUSINESS
(7:55) 1. Citizens Presentation on the Current Status of the Proposed
Blue Oaks Subdivision in Portola Valley -- B. Crowder
(8:25) 2. Acceptance of a Gift to Fund Construction of the Monte Bello
Open Space Preserve Disc Line Bypass Trail -- R. Anderson
(8:35) 3. Trail Use Guidelines and Mitigation Measures -- R. Anderson
*** 4. Annual Review of the Relative Site Emphasis Plan and
Schedule for Use and Management Plan Reviews -- R. Anderson
(Consent Item)
*** 5. Plan for Compliance with the 1990 Americans with
Disabilities Act -- R. Anderson (Consent Item)
(8:40) 6. Strategic Plan for the Nineties -- H. Grench
0:20) 7. Final Adoption of the Public Affairs Plan -- M. Smith
*** 8. Proposed Property Management Agreement with Peninsula Open
Space Trust for Former Liles Property -- C. Britton (Consent
Item)
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:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
*** 9. Proposed Addition of Peninsula Open Space Trust Property to
Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve -- C. Britton
(Consent Item)
Resolution Accepting Gift of Real Property and Authorizing
j Execution of Certificate of Acceptance with Respect Thereto
(Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve - Lands of
FI Peninsula Open Space Trust)
(9:30) 10. Appointment of Board Committees for 1993-1994 -- B. Crowder
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS -- Directors and Staff
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*** REVISED CLAIMS (Consent Item)
j 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 sball 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 j
communications that an item be removed from the consent calendar.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
beginning The Finance Committee wx11 meet on Tuesday, January 26 1993 beg g at 4:30
r p.m.at the District office. The purpose of the meeting will be to address the
long-term funding needs of the District.
The Budget Committee will meet on Wednesday, January 27, 1993 beginning at {
6:00 p.m. at the District office. The purpose of the meeting vill be to
discuss the 1993-1994 fiscal year budget.
There will be a public workshop on Saturday, January 30, 1993 beginning at
9:00 a.m. to discuss the proposed comprehensive use and management plan for
St. Joseph's Bill Open Space Preserve. The vorkshop will convene in the
parking lot located at the north end of Lexington Reservoir County Park near
the boat launching area.
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There will be a neighborbood meeting on Saturday, January 30, 1993 at 24898
Olive Tree Lane, Los Altos, beginning at 2:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting
will be to discuss access to the former Vidovich property at Rancho San
Antonio Open Space Preserve.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 93-02
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jerry 13, 1993
MINUTES
I. ROLL CALL
President R. McKibbin called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
Members Present: Ginny Babbitt, Betsy Crowder, Wim de Wit, Nonette Hanko,
Teena Henshaw, Robert McKibbin, and Pete Siemens.
Personnel Present: Herbert Grench, Randy Anderson, Craig Britton, John Escobar,
Jean Fiddes, Del Wood, and Deborah Zucker.
II. SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
R. McKibbin presented Wim de Wit with a District pin, and J. Fiddes readministered
Mr. de Wit's ,oath of office as Director of Ward 7. W. de Wit introduced his family,
who were in attendance at the meeting. In his remarks, he emphasized his interest in
promoting environmental education in the District.
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no oral communications.
IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
P. Siemens requested that item 10, Approval of License Agreement for the Portola.
Park Heights Homeowners Association to Install an Underground Power Line on
Long Ridge Open Space Preserve, be removed from the consent calendar. B.
Crowder requested that the written communication from Harry Hauessler be removed
from the consent calendar.
Motion: G. Babbitt moved that the Board adopt the agenda as revised. P.
Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
V. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
B. Crowder stated that the draft response to the written communication from Harry
Hauessler, 1094 Highland Circle, Los Altos, dated December 21, 1992 did not
accurately describe the location where Eagle Trail was being undermined by the
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 Gre tic h Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
Meeting 93-02 Page 2
creek. Mr. Hauessler was in the audience and specified to the staff the location of
the potential problem spot on Eagle Trail. C. Britton responded that staff would
follow up initially by inspecting the area. Mr. Hauessler stated that written response
to his letter was not necessary. R. McKibbin directed staff to follow up and that no
response was necessary.
VI. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: G. Babbitt moved that the Board adopt the consent calendar as
amended, including responses to written communications from Ron
Wilson, 45 Bear Paw, Portola Valley, dated December 18, 1992; Susan
Hine, Five Hawk View, Portola Valley, dated December 7, 1992;
Natalie S. Graham, 8 Hawk View, Portola Valley, dated December 11,
1992; and Robert A. Sayles, 14 Hawk View, Portola Valley, dated
December 15, 1992; adoption of the initial legislative program for
1993-1994; and adoption of Resolution 93-02, a Resolution of the
Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Authorizing Certain Board Employees to Invest Temporarily Idle Funds
in Securities Allowed by Government Code. P. Siemens seconded the
motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
VII. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Election of Board Officers for 1993 (Revort R-93-01)
By signed ballot, the Board elected B. Crowder to serve as president, G.
Babbitt to serve as vice president, N. Hanko to serve as treasurer, and W. de
Wit to serve as secretary. J. Fiddes counted the ballots that are available for
public inspection.
R. McKibbin passed the duties of presiding over the meeting to B. Crowder.
R. McKibbin was presented with tokens of appreciation for his term as
president.
B. Trail Use Guidelines and Mitigation Measures (Report R-93-02)
R. McKibbin introduced the agenda item and acknowledged staff s support of
the committee's work during the entire process.
D. Woods reviewed the development of the Trail Use Guidelines in accordance
with the District's Trail Use Policy. He summarized the proposed qualitative
and quantitative guidelines and mitigation measures developed in cooperation
with the Trail Use Committee and various interested community groups, public
Meeting 93-02 Page 3
agencies, and individuals in a series of workshops.
B. Crowder asked that copies of the report be made available to anyone who
requests it. P. Siemens suggested that Americans with Disabilities Act
compliance measures be included in the Trail Use Guidelines. He
recommended wording changes in 4.0 comments on page 4 of the Trail Use
Guidelines referring to "trail users being displaced." He recommended
referring to trail users haWng been displaced, or other words indicating that
conflicts result in trail users going to other parks.
D. Woods stated that a correction should be made to Section 4.7 of the
Mitigation Measures. He said that the effectiveness rating assigned by the
Trail Use Committee was moderate, rather than low.
G. Babbitt asked about enforcement of regulations and fines related to
violations.
Harry Hauessler, Portola Valley, commented that trails were not being
properly maintained.
N. Hanko emphasized the need for revision of the ordinance for regulations
and enforcement and questioned when the proposed revisions would be
presented to the Board. 1. Escobar stated that staff could present the revisions
to the Board for consideration in March. Additionally, she suggested that the
Trail Use Committee continue and that other Board members participate in its
continuance. G. Babbitt, T. Henshaw and R. McKibbin spoke in favor of
disbanding the committee.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board tentatively adopt the Trail Use
Guidelines and Mitigation Measures and direct staff to
incorporate the Trail Use Guidelines and Mitigation Measures
into a draft proposal for revision of District Ordinance 83-1
(Regulations for Use of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District Lands) for board consideration in March. P. Siemens
seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
Following the meeting's break at 9:20 P.M. 1. Escobar requested that the
Board amend the date when the revisions to Ordinance 83-1 would be
considered to May, noting that additional time was needed for the review
process at the staff level.
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Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board reconsider the motion relating
to Trail Use Guidelines and Mitigation Measures and direct staff
to incorporate the Trail Use Guidelines and Mitigation Measures
into a proposed revision of District Ordinance 83-1 (Regulations
for Use of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Lands)
for Board consideration in May. G. Babbitt seconded the
motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
C. Plan for Compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act Wg >pC rt R-
93-08)
R. Anderson stated that staff, together with interested members of the public,
conducted an evaluation of the District's facilities and programs in accordance
with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). He stated that
standardized trail classifications based on accessibility are difficult to establish
and controversial as an issue. He added that, as yet, no agency has adopted
trail use accessibility designation standards for designing, constructing, and use
of trails. He noted that item five in Section V. Access Objectives and Polices
called for amendment of the adopted Site Emphasis Policy to add the following
criterion: "Does the site offer opportunities to provide access for persons with
disabilities?"
N. Hanko requested that a chart similar to the Five Year Capital Improvement
Plan Trail Construction and Improvement Projects contained in the report be
made available to all users and that the chart be expanded to include
information about future anticipated development of trails. R. Anderson stated
that the chart was a revised for purposes of the plan for compliance with the
ADA and would be updated.
N. Hanko suggested revising Section H. Description of the District's Basic
Program to delete the sentence beginning "Provision of facilities . . ." and to
amend the statement to state that in providing necessary facilities for public
access alteration of the natural landscape is to be minimized.
W. de Wit stated that Phyllis Cangemi, Executive Director, Whole Access
commented that the plan was incomplete and that she would be available for
one hour free consultation. R. Anderson stated that she had been personally
invited to participate in the workshops and reviews of the drafts of the plan
and had declined.
P. Siemens made corrections to the draft. He noted that on page 24, in the
first numbered paragraph the date should be January 1993. He also noted that
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on page 15, item 8a should read the measures outlined in Section T 1,
and item 7 should read barriers identified in Section VIII P.
Siemens said that he would prefer that Section V. be titled Access Goals and
Policies and that plan needed a statement regarding the District's limitations
and constraints in meeting the stated goals.
W. de Wit stated that the use of the phrase "whole access" should not be
capitalized in the document.
Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board tentatively adopt the Access
Plan for Persons with Disabilities as District Policy, and amend
the existing Site Emphasis Policy, Addendum number 1, Section
E. Accessibility to the Public, to add the criterion: "Does the
site offer opportunities to provide access for persons with
disabilities?" T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion
passed 6 to 0 with W. de Wit abstaining.
The Board recessed for a break at 9:20 and reconvened at 9:30 p.m.
D. Annual Review of the Relative Site Emphasis Plan and Schedule for Use and
Mana2ement Plan Reviews ft= R-9a---13-)
D. Woods reviewed the Relative Site Emphasis Plan and highlighted certain
details, emphasizing current budget constraints and temporary suspension of
open space management budget guidelines. He noted that the Monte Bello
disc line trail project could go ahead because a neighbor would be donating the
funding for the project. C. Britton said that if the offer were made the item
would be on the Board's next agenda.
R. McKibbin asked for additional signage at Rancho San Antonio Open Space
Preserve to distinguish the open space preserve from the county park and Deer
Hollow Farm. D. Woods said he would add the request to the Relative Site
Emphasis Plan and Schedule for Use and Management Plan Reviews before
the second reading.
N. Hanko requested a copy of the staff report be forwarded to the South
Skyline Association.
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board tentatively adopt the
Relative Site Emphasis Plan and Use and Management Plan
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Target Review Schedule. G. Babbitt seconded the motion. The
motion passed 7 to 0.
E. R=gsed Preliminary Action Plan for the Implementation of the Basic Policy
of the Midminsula Regional Q= Spm District for Fiscal Year 1993-1994
MOM 93-12)
C. Britton, R. Anderson, J. Escobar, M. Smith, and J. Fiddes reviewed the
highlights of the District's programs as proposed in the Preliminary Action
Plan.
Motion: G. Babbitt moved that the Board adopt the proposed Preliminary
Action Plan for the 1993-1994 fiscal year and charge the 1993
Budget Committee with conducting a review of the Preliminary
Action Plan on the Board's behalf as part of the budget review
process. R. McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion
passed 7 to 0.
F. Sjr&tW.1:c Plan for the Nineties a== R-92--11)
Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board continue the Strategic Plan
for the Nineties to the Regular Meeting on January 27, 1993.
N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
G. 1993 S=ial District Board Management Institute Mogqq 93--M
Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board approve expenses for the
District's two new Directors to attend the 1993 Special District
Board Management Institute. N. Hanko seconded the motion.
The motion passed 7 to 0.
(New directors Siemens and de Wit stated they were interested in attending the
institute.)
H. Approval of License Agreement for the Portola Park Heights Homeowners
Association to Install an Underground Power Line on Long Ridge Q= Sp=
Preserve (Report R-93-09)
n Space for Guiding Urban Form
Your purchase of this property would stop "creeping urban sprawl" into an ecologically
fragile area. In the last five years, there have been several housing developments along
Los Trancos Road that have undermined the scenic,rustic character of the area, negatively
impacted threatened oak woodlands and increased traffic hazards on a narrow, winding
road.
Qp neSpace for the Protection of Public Health and Safety
The proposed development, with the increased population, traffic and environmental
pressures of 60 housing units, (thirty-four 6300 sq. ft. houses, six 6600 sq. ft. houses on
upper Portola Glen Estates and 20 below market rate units) would threaten the lives and
p-.vper y v the current residents. The Mariani Ranch ,,nd the surrounding areas are
subject to flooding, geologic instability and high fire danger.
• The development will exacerbate existing flood conditions on the property and will
impact downstream creeks.
• The property is crossed by two main traces and numerous subtraces of the San
Andreas fault. It also contains unstable soil highly subject to landslides.
• Six years of drought have greatly increased the fire hazards.
The only two roads into the area, Los Trancos Road and Upper Alpine Road (one lane)
could very likely be unusable to residents in a serious earthquake,landslide or fire.
n Space of Regional Significance
The Mariani Ranch serves as a potential key trail link between Foothills Park, portions of
Portola Valley Ranch trails, Windy Hill and Coal Creek open space preserves. If this
wildlife migration corridor and essential greenbelt link were cut, there would be a negative
impact throughout the midpeninsula region.
The Mariani Ranch currently has major recreational value for Portola Valley residents and
-nAn_residen:s wh.- have heard cf tl:e area wid frequent' , us- it As stated ier,..1 � a. a s. t� ea-1 , it
provides a habitat to endangered flora and fauna and contains features of special geologic,
archaeological and historic interest. All of the above make the Mariani Ranch an area of
high regional significance.
There are three additional factors that we hope will favorably influence your decision:
• Public support--The attached signatures of residents represent only a portion of
the support that exists for the preservation of the Marian Ranch as open space.
We are willing to begin discussions with our neighbors and other residents on the
formation of an assessment district to pay a portion of the purchase price.
• Threat of development--There is a definite,detailed development proposal now
winding its way through the approval process with the Town of Portola Valley.
• EIR evaluation--One of the alternative scenarios to be evaluated in the EIR is the
use of the Mariani Ranch as open space/recreation. We believe it will be rated as
the most environmentally sound alternative but may not be the chosen alternative.
We look forward to our meeting with you on January 27th. We hope that you will come
to think as we do after our presentation to you--we must preserve this beautiful piece of
land as permanent open space.
incerely, IAA�4
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Annaloy Nicku , President
Los Trancos Woods Community Association
103 El Nido
Portola Valley
(415) 851-8375
Board Members
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Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 93-01
SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
January 11, 1993
MINUTES
I . ROLL CALL
President Robert McKibbin called the meeting to order at 3:05
P.M.
Members Present: Pete Siemens, Nonette Hanko, Wim de Wit, Robert
McKibbin, Teena Henshaw, -Ginny Babbitt, and Betsy Crowder.
Personnel Present: Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, Jean Fiddes,
Malcolm Smith, John Escobar, and Randy Anderson.
II . BOARD-MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
The Board held a closed personnel session for the purpose of
evaluating the Board-management relationship.
III . ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
Jean Fiddes
District Clerk
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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
Claims No. 93-01
Meeting 93-02
Date: Jan 13, 1993
REVISED
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Name Description
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3645 109.39 Skyline County Water District Water Service
3646 790.50 Jana Sokale Consulting Services--Pulgas Ridge Trail
3647 7,000.00 Standard and Poor's Corporation Rating Services--1992 Note Issue
3648 173.87 Standard Brands Paint and Supplies
3649 113.50 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense
3650 433.00 Teater & Etc. Fremont Older Map Artwork
3651 164.00 Therma Corporation Heating System Repairs
3652 162.38 Tooland, Inc. Field Equipment
3653 280.00 Edward A Tunheim Forestry Consultant
3654 41.72 Unocal Fuel
3655 80.24 United Parcel Service Mailing Services
3656 40.60 Volunteer Readership Subscription
3657 1,701.95 Whitmore, Johnson & Bolanos Legal Services
3658 153.82 VIvU Services-Fremont P-O-L Sanitation Services
3659 18.24 Value Business Systems Office Supplies
3660 252.01 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expense
3661 342.15 Petty Cash Office and Field Supplies, Film and
Developing, Local and Out-of-Town
Meeting Expense, Resource Documents,
Postage, Staff Activities and
Private Vehicle Expense
*Eknergency check issued on December 9, 1992.
Claim,- _.o. 93-01
Meeting 93-02
Date: Jan 13, 1993
REVISED
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Name Description
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3601 95.09 Home Depot Field Supplies
3602 881.58 Interstate Traffic Control Signs
3603 43.50 Travis Jensen Reimbursement--Tuition
3604 84.25 * Emma Johnson Reimbursement--Office Supplies
3605 335.45 Kaiser Cement Corporation Base Rock
3606 35.00 John Kowaleski Reimbursement--Tuition
3607 504.78 Los Altos Garbage Company Dumpster Rental
3608 200.00 John K. Landre Water Service
3609 135.00 Los Altos Typewriter Equipment Repair
3610 8,122.65 Kerwin A. Mace Contract Services
3611 600.00 Magana's Building Maintenance Janitorial Services
3612 150.85 Brian Malone Reimbursement--Uniform Ennense
3613 120.16 Marin Supply Company Santitation Supplies
3614 2,427.27 Micro Accounting Solutions Installation of Printer Networks
3615 350.00 ** Kenneth Miller Reimbursment--Training menses
3616 1,033.50 Milstone Geotechnical Consulting Services--Skyline Water
System
3617 187.92 Minton's Lumber & Supply Field Supplies
ies
3618 178.50 Ralph Molica Reimbursement--Tuition
3619 835.00 Motorola, Inc. Antenna Hook-up and Site Rental
3620 62.75 Mountain View Optometry Prescription Safety Glasses--W.Phillips
3621 37.00 New Almaden Quicksilver Resource Document
County Park Association
3622 55.00 National Recreation & Park Subscription
Association
3623 62.98 Noble Ford Tractor, Inc. Tractor Parts
3624 59.72 Northern Energy Propane Fuel
3625 286.60 Stanley Norton menses--August,October and November
3626 152.64 Office Depot Office Supplies
3627 27,354.60 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe Legal Fees and menses--1992 Note Is.^uo
3528 368.22 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
3629 132.08 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc. Blueline Prints
3630 9,985.00 Plan Construction Company Construction Services--Picchetti Barn
3631 380.45 To;An of Portola Valley Hang Gliding Revisions
3632 4.14 Rancho Hardware Field Supplies
3633 300.11 Reed & Graham, Inc. Asphalt
3634 2422.74 Rich's Tire Service Tires
3635 -?89.i9-- Robertson, Alexander, Luther, Legal Services--Los Gatos Redevelopment
2,415.49 Esselstein, Shiells & Wright
3636 2,254.00 Ray's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance
3637 226.01 S & W Equipment Company Equipment Rental and Repairs
3638 60.00• Safety Kleen Solvent Tank Service
3639 48.55 San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society Resource Documents
3640 195.86 San Jose Mercury News Advertisement and Subscription
3641 70.00 San Mateo County Review Fee
3642 316.26 Scotts Valley Sprinkler & Pipe Field Supplies
3643 146.23 Shell Oil Company Fuel
3644 1099.65 Signs of the Times Signs i
* Emergency check issued on December 21, 1992.
**Emergency check issued on December 29, 1992.
Claims No. 93-01
Meeting 93-02
Date: Jan 13, 1993
REVISED
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Name
Description
-------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3601 95.09 ;«Home Depot Field Supplies
3602 881.58 'Interstate Traffic Control Signs
3603 43.50 Travis Jensen Reimbursement--Tuition
3604 84.25 * Emma Johnson Reimbursement--Office Supplies
3605 335.45 Kaiser Cement Corporation Base Rock
3606 35.00 John Kowaleski Reimbursement--Tuition
3607 504.78 Los Altos Garbage Company Dumpster Rental
3608 200.00 John K. Landre Water Service
3609 135.00 Los Altos Typewriter Equipment Repair
3610 8,122.65 Merwin A. Mace Contract Services
3611 600.00 Magana's Building Maintenance Janitorial Services
3612 150.85 Brian Malone Reimbursement--Uniform Expense
3613 120.16 Marin Supply Company Santitation Supplies
3614 2,427.27 Micro Accounting Solutions Installation of Printer Networks
3615 350.00 ** Kenneth Miller Reimbursment--Training Expenses
3616 1,033.50 Milstone Geotechnical Consulting Services--Skyline Water
System
3617 187.92 Minton's Lumber & Supply Field Supplies
3618 178.50 Ralph Molica Reimbursement--Tuition
3619 835.00 Motorola, Inc. Antenna Hookup and Site Rental
3620 62.75 Mountain View Optometry Prescription Safety Glasses--W.Phillips
3621 37.00 )New Almaden Quick-silver Resource Document
County Park Association
3622 55.00 National Recreation & Park Subscription
Association
3623 62.98 Noble Ford Tractor, Inc. Tractor Parts
3624 59.72 Northern Energy Propane Fuel
3625 i 286.60 Stanley Norton E;q:)enses--August,October and November
3626 152.64 Office Depot Office Supplies
3627 27,354.60 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe Legal Fees and menses--1992 Note Issue
3628 368.22 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
3629 132.08 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc. Blueline Prints
3630 9,985.00 Plan Construction Company Construction Services--Picchetti Barn
3631 389.45 Town of Portola Valley Hang Gliding Revisions
3632 4.14 Rancho Hardware Field Supplies
'R 3633 300.11 Reed & Graham, Inc. Asphalt
3634 2422.74 Rich's Tire Service Tires
3635 --r+_+�
i9- Robertson, Alexander, Luther, Legal Services--Los Gatos Redevelopment
2,415.49 Esselstein, Shiells & Wright
3636 2,254.00 Ray's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance
3637 2'26.01 S & W Equipment Company Equipment Rental and Repairs
3638 60.00 °Safety Kleen Solvent Tank Service
3639 48.55 San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society Resource Documents
3640 195.86 *San Jose Mercury News Advertisement and Subscription
3641 70.00 San Mateo County Review Fee
3642 316.26 Scotts Valley Sprinkler & Pipe Field Supplies
3643 146.23 Shell Oil Company Fuel
3644 1099.65 Signs of the Times Signs
* Emergency check issued on December 21, 1992.
**Emergency check issued on December 29, 1992.
Claims _.j. 93-01
Meeting 93-02
Date: Jan. 13, 1993
REVISED
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Name Description
- --------------------------------------------- -
3559 84.44 Ace Fire Equipment & Service Fire Extinguishers
3560 924.75 Acme & Sons Sanitation Sanittation Services
3561 2,811.99 Alves Petroleum Fuel
3562 7.71 American Welding Supply Welding Supplies
3563 206.37 Randy Anderson Reimbursement--Office Supplies
3564 480.00 Andreini Brothers Weeks Driveway Maintenance
3565 77.07 AT&T Telephone Service
3566 159.69 Bancroft-Whitney Resource Documents
3567 16.55 Barron Park Supply Company Plumbing Supplies
3568 27,652.95 George Bianchi Construction Construction Services--Sausal Dam
3569 67.50 Binkley Associates Consulting Services--Skyline Ridge
3570 180.00 Blanning & Baker Associates, Inc. Subscription
3571 732.02 Brewn, O'Donnell, Miller, Brown Legal Services
and Dannis
3572 919.87 Brian Kangas Foulk Engineering Services--Benedetti
3573 2,212.63 Bridge Radio Services Radio Equipment
3574 71.28 Carleen Bruins Reimbursement--Resouce Documents
3575 35.00 The Robert Bruss Newsletter Subscription
3576 638.00 * Business Services Network Postage--Teague Hill Mailing
3577 172.52 California Water Service Company Water Service
3578 64.19 Cal-Line Equipment Company Equipment Repairs
3579 445.00 Campbell's Towing Towing Services
i 3580 277,035.56 Clarendon National Insurance Construction Services--Distel Circle
Company
3581 100.00 Coastside Proflame Propane Fuel
3582 109.33 Sheryl M. Cochran Reimbursement--Steel Gate
3583 133.96 ** Annette Coleman Reimbursement--Staff Activities
3584 2.28 Can Sytstems Telephone Service
3585 66.30 Contemporary Engraving Company, IncEngraved Name Badges
3586 71.08 Crescent Truck Lines Freight Services
3587 6.00 Crest Copies, Inc. Photocopying
3588 117.29 DeLuxe Business Forms & Supplies Tax Forms
3589 48.71 Design Concepts Production Materials
3590 224.90 Econcmy Business Machines Equipment Repair
3591 58.82 John Escobar Reimbursement--Local Meeting Expense
3592 64.00 Federal Express Express Mail
3593 239.99. Esther Feldman Travel Expenses
3594 2,806.43 David B. Fisher Legal Services
3595 1,051.00 First American Title Guaranty Title Policy
Canpany
3596 16.25 Foster Bros. Security Systens,Inc. Keys
3597 434.80 Goodco Press, Inc. Printing
3598 336.00 Herbert Grench Reimbursement--Out-of-Town Meeting
Expense and Registration Fee
3599 95.48 Mary Gundert Private Vehicle Expense
3600 95.70 *** Phillip Hearin Reimbursement--Tuition and Books
* Emergency check issued on January 6, 1993.
** Emergency check issued on December 18, 1992.
***Emergency check issued on December 15, 1992.
Meeting 93-02 Page 8
J. Fiddes stated that a Public Hearing was scheduled for the January 27 meeting to
consider the proposed amendments to the District's Conflict of Interest Code.
C. Britton stated that the Norton property acquisition was extended one year and
called for close of escrow prior to December 31, 1993.
J. Escobar reported on the destruction of the A-frame building at the family
compound at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve on December 27, 1992. He
reported on the hit and run accident at Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space
Preserve and stated that the driver of one of the vehicles was being charged.
R. Anderson stated that there would be a public meeting to discuss the proposed Use
and Management Plan for St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve on January 21 at
10:00 a.m. He said that University of California at Berkeley graduate students in the
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) lab would be doing a volunteer project for the
District.
W. de Wit said that Britton Heights Homeowners Association would celebrate
retirement of the Hassler assessment district bond on January 30 at 10:00 a.m. and
that the celebration would also honor Richard Bishop upon his retirement as Director
of Ward 7.
IX. CLOSED SESSION
H. Grench announced that labor negotiations and personnel matters would be
discussed in closed session.
The Board recessed to Closed Session on litigation matters at 11:15 P.M.
X. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:55 P.M.
Deborah Zucker
Recording Secretary
Meeting 93-02 Page 7
P. Siemens asked if field staff would have electronic key access to the gate.
C. Britton responded that the District would have keypad access to the gate for
maintenance and patrol purposes.
Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board authorize general manager or
assistant general manager to approve the License Agreement for
Portola Park Heights Homeowners Association to install an
underground power line on Long Ridge Open Space Preserve
for the purposes of electrifying the main gate. N. Hanko
seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
I. Ainvointment of Budget Committee (RcM R-93-02)
B. Crowder recommended the appointment of N. Hanko, T. Henshaw, and R.
McKibbin to the Budget Committee.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board approve the appointment of N.
Hanko, T. Henshaw, and R. McKibbin to the Budget
Committee. R. McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion
passed 7 to 0.
VIII. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
P. Siemens said that he and staff had met with the Town of Los Gatos on providing
access to the Jones trail.
B. Crowder stated that she attended the inauguration of three new San Mateo County
supervisors and Senator Anna Eshoo's constituent meeting.
H. Grench reported that Audrey Rust, Executive Director, Peninsula Open Space
Trust, met with Senator Anna Eshoo in Washington, D.C. and discussed the Phleger
property acquisition project. He said that he attended the Planning and Conservation
League (PCL) selection meeting for CALPAW 94, noting that the District's $54
million of project requests were still included. He also said that he attended the PCL
Environmental Forum while in Sacramento. He reported that he participated in an
open space workshop in Sonoma County.
H. Grench announced that starting time of the Legislative Committee meeting
scheduled for January 22 with a presentation by Ralph Heim of Jackson, Barish &
Associates was changed to 11:00 a.m. He stated that the Finance Committee was
scheduled to meet on January 26 at 4:30 p.m.
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Board of Directors
1 Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
1 Los Altos , CA 94022
Dear Board Members :
We strongly support the preservation of the old
Mariani Ranch as open space . We urge you to acquire this
property so that its unique beauty will be available for all ,
present and future generations , to enjoy .
Sincerely,
Lina T Swisher
Daniel J Rubin
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Jerry Hearn
144 El Nido Road 1 y1 1-5199,E
Portola Valley, CA 94028
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I am writing you in regards to the suggested
Mariani Ranch property in Portola Valley. I strongly support the acquisition for
a number of reasons.
A glance at a local map will show that this property is situated in a perfect spot to
be the keystone link between Foothills Park, the Portola Valley Town Trails, and
both Windy Hill and Coal Creek Open Space Preserves, thereby preserving both
important wildlife corridors and recreational space in a sensible manner.
More importantly to me, however, are the educational possibilities of the
property. As an educator, I am continually exploring for sites for field trips for
my students, and this property would provide an ideal spot. From a safety point
of view, the ranch headquarters would serve as an excellent parking arkin a gathering
area well off the traveled roads. The houses and barns are of historical and
artistic significance. The fact that much of the land lies in the San Andreas Fault
Zone would offer and excellent opportunity for a unit on geology and
earthquakes. The trails are well-marked and full of interesting native flora and
fauna. If one were able to take only one field trip per year, this would offer an
exciting, safe, and enjoyable destination.
I am a member of the San Mateo County Fish and Wildlife Advisory Committee
who will be serving on the newly-formed Alternative Funding Group that will be
exploring coordinated land-use options among the various agencies, yours
included, in the County. At our first meeting, on February 4th, I will be
Pro osin the Mariani Ranch as a property to be included in our future plans.
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Sincerely,
Jerry lHarnqe
marguerite thayer
21 old spanish trail ^n!�
portola valley,calif.94025 i K A93
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Formerly Rariani Ranch, off I
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Dear Us.s and Sirs,
Open, wild land on the Penninsula is shrinking more each year.
(1) The Blue Oaks developer plans a community of 6000 sq. ft. , (avera ;e) ,
homes, each with a swimming pool, some with tennis courts.
(2) This area, if declared OPEN SPACE, would link up with existing
open spaces: Windy Hill, Portola Ranch Open Space, and Palo Alto
Regional Park.
(3) Indigenous plants, some unique to this area, many Oaks, some
large, and other trees, would be cut down.
(4) A large amount of habitat of wild animals, (a wide diversity) ,
would be confiscated for Homes and, (average) , three acre yards.
1ligrating paths would be interrupted or blocked.
(5) Birds' nesting habitat could be destroyed, certainly isolated.
(6) Thousands of units of water would be required each month for
these homes. Where will it come from in periods of drought?
(7) In wet winters drainage will probably be a big problem because
so many square feet of impervious surface will have been built.
I urge you to weigh the importance of acquiring this beautiful area
of woods and meadows!
A concerned citizen,
r avu
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Portola Valley, Ca . 94028
I-JAN 15 i993
Open Space District
330 DiSt_el Circle
Los Altos , Ca . 94022
Dear Sirs :
We strongly support the effort to preserve the 264-acre
Mariani ranch as open Space instead of being developed
as the Blue Oaks subdivision.
Sincerely,
W . q� �g
W. Finch
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JAN 15 �993
150 Willowbrook Drive
Portola Valley
California 94028
3anuary 14th, 1993
Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos
California 94022
Dear Sirs:
We are most concerned with the development of the
Mariani Ranch in Los Trancos, Portola Valley.
As residents of this area, we notice how hard it is
to keep the land as rural as possible for as long
as possible.
In this regard, we would urge your agency to consider
the purchase of the land which is going to be
developed in 39 lots, named the Blue Oaks subdivision.
We have ridden many times in this area and notice
the many wildlife trails. A development here would
be most detrimental to the natural beauty of these
hills.
At the present time, the Portola Valley School District
cannot even meet its own budget withoutthe addition of
more schoolchildren. Already there is a substantial
amount of traffic on Los Trancos Road without addinol
to that problem. 4
Please do consider the possibility of purchasing
this property and we will lend our support in whatever
way we can.
Yours Sincerely,
uv'o- � n
Eleanor M. Ferrari (Mrs)
MIDPENuvSULA SURGICAL ASSOCIATES MEDICAL GRuLJP, INC.
General and Vascular Surgery
Saul Eisenstat, M.D., F.A.C.S. Alfred N. Butner, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Peter L. Naruns, M.D., F.A.C.S. H. Ward Trueblood, M.D., F.A.C.S. Seth D. Strichartz, M.D.
JAN 14 1993
January 8, 1993
Board of Directors
Midpeninsula Open Space District
330 Distal Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022
Dear Board:
I
I am writing you in support of preserving the old Mariani Ranch,
which is the land proposed for the Blue Oak subdivision in Portola
Valley.
I am a resident of the Portola Valley ranch and regularly work on
the trails and the preservation of the open space aspect. I am
aware of a lot of bobcat, coyote and deer activity through this
property; as you know, it is a corridor connecting Foothill park
with the whole skyline open space region. I am sure this is a
critical area for animal migration which would be disrupted by
development in this area.
As a long-term supporter of the Open Space District, I urge you to
seriously consider acquisition of this property.
Sincerely,
H. Ward Trueblood, M.D.
HWT:dls
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2204 GRANT ROAD, SUITE 203 MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA 94040 Telephone (415) %4-%00 FAX (415) %4-0991
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JA N 211993
THE CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY
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Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Board Directive(s)
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Dear board members,
As a nonprofit, community environmental organization, we are often asked to support
the protection of lands threatened by development. We are always willing to do this,
indeed glad, but in approaching MROSD with our opinions we have a problem in not
knowing the full range of possible acquistions, and hence the impossiblity of making
comparisons among competing projects.
Given that context, I want to comment on a particular property that I know you have
been approached topu
rchase, the Mariani Ranch on Coal Mine Ridge. The ridge was
the subject of a masters
� aste s thesis done under Ira Wiggins in 1938 at Stanford by Margaret
Alice Barry, "A floristic and ecologic study of Coal Mine Ridge." At the time, Los
Trancos Woods had already been subdivided into individual lots. The Mariani ranch
I'I was also already in existence, as were the semi-manmade "Mud Lakes," which are sag
ponds originally caused by fault activity and further enhanced by man with small dams
at their outlets.
The thesis provides a baseline against which to measure change, and provides a good
ecological study of an area which can still be protected. In addition to a complete plant
list and plant communities description, there are also good ecological data such as
geological maps and soil analyses, air and soil temperature data, rainfall statistics from
several stations numerous hoto raPh
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s etc.
The property has several very interesting botanical features. Of particular note is the
diversity of plant communities in a relatively small area, including mixed evergreen
forest, an exceptionally beautiful oak grassland with terrific views to the ba open
�P y (
grassland, north and south facing types of chaparral, riparian systems, and the
potentially interesting vernal 1 v "
po y g pool type vegetation of the Mud Lakes.
A major problem with the property is the escaped exotic, gorse, which made severe
inroads during the recent trenching. It has taken over the vernal pool vegetation at one
of the ponds, and lines the upper road leading onto the property. This could have been
prevented by adequate monitoring of the trenching project, and I am sorry I didn't see
it until late this fall. I will write the City of Portola Valley to see if anything can be
done about its control, and also to bring to their attention the existence of the thesis.
Plants of limited distribution, which appear in the CNPS inventory as "List 4," and
have been adopted by the California Department of Fish & Game as "Species of
Concern," include the following on Coal Mine Ridge: Dirca alas (Western
leatherwood), Piperia elongata ssp michaelii (Purple-flowe an orchid), and
Quercus lobata (the Valley Oak, which is having so much ifornia
regenerating).
DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF CALIFORNIA NATIVE FLORA
The Mud Lakes were noted in the past as the furthest south occurrence of the rare and
endangered water plant, Legenere limosa (no common name, just known as legenere
which is an anagram of E.L. Greene, who first collected it). It is a charming flowering
plant in the lobelia family. The Native Plant Society has monitored the ponds for
several years without finding it, however should the land be protected and restored, we
would definitely consider its reintroduction.
A rare and endangered plant which has not been found on the property but for which
suitable habitat occurs and which may be found in the future is Perideridia gairdneri
ssp gairdneri (Gairdner's yampah). Species of concern for which suitable habitat occur
but which have not been noted on any plant list are Malacothamnus arcuatus (arcuate
bush mallow) and Ribes divaricatum var. publi f lorum (straggly gooseberry).
The California Native Plant Society has a great interest in which lands are purchased
for the open space district. I have read your guidelines for acquisition values and am
pleased that intact, natural native habitat is a major factor in your selection criteria.
For lands that do not qualify for scarce district funds, perhaps the board can act as
liason in setting up assessment districts with the local public agencies which would
manage the land.
Should you ever feel it would be useful to institute something along the lines of a
citizens advisory group we would very much like to be included. I would see our role
as both informational and as lobbyists for natural habitat and rare plant protection.
With best wishes,
Sara Timby
Conservation, San Mateo County
Santa Clara Valley Chapter, CNPS
621 Knoll Drive
San Carlos, CA 94070
415 593-3287
cc: Committee to Save Mariani Ranch
--"IEN'S ASSOCIATION
II
LOS ALTOS HILLS HORO
P. O. Box 425 :D Los Altos, California 94023-0425 (415) 855-1939
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January 26, 1993
Dear Board Members:
We hereby express our support for the Los Trancos Woods Community
Association and other organizations and strongly urge the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District to purchase the 264-acre
parcel, known as Marianni Ranch, 103 El Nido, Portola Valley, to
preserve it as open space.
It is imperative that this tract of land be preserved for ecological
reasons as it is a vital wildlife migration path between adjacent open
space preserves and other undeveloped land. Its addition to the green
belt will also insure the habitat of rare plant species as well as the
preservation of the historic Coal Mine Ridge.
Sincerely
Q.
Triona M. Watson
President,
Los Altos Hills Horsemen's Associationl
1The Los Altos Hills Horsemen's Association (LAHHA) represents approximately 200
families in and around Los Altos Hills.
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VISTA VERDE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
PORTOLA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA • 9402P
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January-23, 1993
—Midpeninsula Regional Open Space 'District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, California 94022
Dear Board Members:
At the annual meeting of the Vista Verde Community Association on
January 21 , 1993, our Community voted unanimously to support, in principle,
efforts.to acquire the property currently being proposed for development as the
Blue Oaks subdivision for preservation as open space. We second the
comments expressed in the letter of October 15, 1992 from the Los Trancos
Woods Community Association to the Open Space District.
This is a unique parcel which has served as a wildlife corridor from what
is: now Foothill Park to Windy Hill from the time of Spanish settlement. It
contains a portion of historic Coal Mine Ridge, is fragile geologically, and
serves as a home for native animals and unique plants.
The proposed development itself threatens this entire corridor as well as
assuring increased traffic on picturesque, but narrow and winding Los Trancos
Road. The years of contemplated construction will disrupt not only these 264
acres, but will have a negative impact on the adjacent lands already held in
open space.. The Blue Oaks Development, should it occur, threatens as well the
safety of the surrounding communities and we are addressing those issues in
the appropriate forum.
We have a unique, and perhaps brief, window of opportunity to preserve
a glorious native parcel; we urge your consideration and offer the support of this
Association of one hundred families who live directly above the land on which
the Mariani Ranch stood.
VISTA VERDE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
PORTOLA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA • 9402g
Sincerely yours,
William M. Rogoway
Chairman, �. ss� .�,.;- rf
' Oversight-Development Committee
_
r ' ' Vista Verde Community Assoc'.';,'
266 Old Spanish Trail
Portola Valley, California 94028
cc. Annaloy Nickum
Richard Tryce
r
Charles R. Engles
,1AN 2 71993
5 Wintercreek
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Board of Directors
MID-PENINSULA REGIONAL
OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos,California 94022
Ladies and Gentlemen:
As a longtime contributor to the Peninsula Open Space Trust and a resident of
Portola Valley, I urge you to purchase the Old Mariani Ranch and add it to your inventory
of open space. This property easily qualifies as an open space acquisition and would be a
natural extension of the Windy Hill- Coal Mine Ridge corridor.
Sincerely,
�r
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January 25, 1993
Board of Directors
MID-PENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, California 9402121
Distinguished members of the Board.-
We would like to voice our support for the acquisition and
preservation as open space of the Old Mariani Ranch which is at
this time proposed for the Blue Oaks Subdivision.
Please let us know if we could help,in any way.
1— cer I ,
/�J,,l>
Dr adiey M. Greenblott, M.D.
M. Teresa TeIIeZ
20 Buckeye
Portola Valley, Ca. 94028
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No Response Necessary Portola Valley, CA
January 22 , 1993
Board of Directors
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 9402.2
Dear Board:
Re: Save Mariani Ranch
As one of those very familiar with this exceptional
parcel of oak woodland, I write to urge the Board
to consider all options in preserving this property
from development.
Because it lies out of the path of most people, few
have experienced its grace. From the western ridges
which have long supported hikers, and from which can
be viewed both Skyline and Foothill Park with a sil-
ence which is rare today, to the gentle oak-studded
meadows of the central area lies an unbrbkehzw.i-dness
which is a true treasure worthy of being left undis-
turbed.
Please come walk it—experience for yourselves what
a spectacular close-in link this gives the Midpeninsula
from Foothill Park to Windv Hill.
I do believe there is considerable support in our area
for an assessment district to help share the financial
burden.
Thank you for you interest in addressing this matter.
Sincerely
Marily J. lter
160 Cherokee Way J N 2 6 1993
Portola Valley, CA 94028
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Dear MROSD,
I am writing to express my strong support for the preservation of the Mariani Ranch (the
proposed Blue Oaks subdivision) as open space. I appeal to the District to help us in this
effort in whatever way it can, up to and including outright purchase.
Annaloy Nickum's 20 January letter in The Country Almanac stated the detailed case for
preservation very well.
Even though I am not a resident of the immediately adjacent area, I am an ardent hiker in
the hills and I am acutely aware that open spaces are a rare treasure. If we build houses
on every buildable lot, we will destroy what it is that makes this such a wonderful place to
live.
I believe that we must be prepared to support such efforts with more than letters,
however. We must, even as individuals, put our money where our mouths are. To that
end I hereby pledge a donation of$1000 to MROSD if its actions result in the
preservation of this property as open space.
Thank you for your help. I look forward to being able to make good on this pledge.
Sincerely yours
Leonard Shustek
cc: Annaloy Nickum, 103 El Nido Rd, PV
I
JAN 211993
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Dear board members,
As a nonprofit, community environmental organization, we are often asked to support
the protection of lands threatened by development. We are always willing to do this,
indeed glad, but in approaching MROSD with our opinions we have a problem in not
knowing the full range of possible acquistions, and hence the impossiblity of making
comparisons among competing projects.
Given that context, I want to comment on a particular property that I know you have
been approached to purchase, the Mariani Ranch on Coal Mine Ridge. The ridge was
the subject of a masters thesis done under Ira Wiggins in 1938 at Stanford by Margaret
Alice Barry, "A floristic and ecologic study of Coal Mine Ridge." At the time, Los
Trancos Woods had already been subdivided into individual lots. The Mariani ranch
was also already in existence, as were the semi-manmade "Mud Lakes," which are sag
ponds originally caused by fault activity and further enhanced by man with small dams
at their outlets.
The thesis provides a baseline against which to measure change, and provides a good
ecological study of an area which can still be protected. In addition to a complete plant
list and plant communities description, there are also good ecological data such as
geological maps and soil analyses, air and soil temperature data, rainfall statistics from
several stations, numerous photographs, etc.
The property has several very interesting botanical features. Of particular note is the
diversity of plant communities in a relatively small area, including mixed evergreen
forest, an exceptionally beautiful oak grassland (with terrific views to the bay), open
grassland, north and south facing types of chaparral, riparian systems, and the
potentially interesting vernal pool type vegetation of the "Mud Lakes."
A major problem with the property is the escaped exotic, gorse, which made severe
inroads during the recent trenching. It has taken over the vernal pool vegetation at one
of the ponds, and lines the upper road leading onto the property. This could have been
prevented by adequate monitoring of the trenching project, and I am sorry I didn't see
it until late this fall. I will write the City of Portola Valley to see if anything can be
done about its control, and also to bring to their attention the existence of the thesis.
Plants of limited distribution, which appear in the CNPS inventory as "List 4," and
have been adopted by the California Department of Fish & Game as "Species of
Concern " includ
e the following on Coal Mine Ridge: Dtrca occidentahs (Western
leatherwood), Piperia elongata ssp michaelii (Purple-flowered piperia, an orchid), and
Quercus lobata (the Valley Oak, which is having so much trouble in California
regenerating).
DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF CALIFORNIA NATIVE FLORA
The Mud Lakes were noted in the past as the furthest south occurrence of the rare and
endangered water plant, Legenere limosa (no common name, just known as legenere
which is an anagram of E.L. Greene, who first collected it). It is a charming flowering
plant in the lobelia family. The Native Plant Society has monitored the ponds for
P Y Y
several years without finding it, however should the land be protected and restored, we
would definitely consider its reintroduction.
A rare and endangered plant which has not been found on the property but for which
suitable habitat occurs and which may be found in the future is Perideridia gairdneri
ssp gairdneri (Gairdner's yampah). Species of concern for which suitable habitat occur
but which have not been noted on any plant list are Malacothamnus arcuatus (arcuate
bush mallow) and Ribes divaricatum var. publi florum (straggly gooseberry).
The California Native Plant Society has a great interest in which lands are purchased
for the open space district. I have read your guidelines for acquisition values and am
pleased that intact, natural native habitat is a major factor in your selection criteria.
For lands that do not qualify for scarce district funds, perhaps the board can act as
liason in setting up assessment districts with the local public agencies which would
manage the land.
Should you ever feel it would be useful to institute something along the lines of a
citizens advisory group we would very much like to be included. I would see our role
as both informational and as lobbyists for natural habitat and rare plant protection.
With best wishes,
Sara Timby
Conservation, San Mateo County
Santa Clara Valley Chapter, CNPS
621 Knoll Drive
San Carlos, CA 94070
415 593-3287
cc: Committee to Save Mariani Ranch
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LOS TRAN )S WOODS COMMUNITI .SSOCIATION
Portola Valley • California • 97028
RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF
JAK2 0 �993 Board President Acknowledge/Respond
Director Acknowledge/Respond
Staff Acknowledge/Respond
January 14, 1993 Draft Response Attached
Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft
Robert MCKibbin,President BoardnDirective(s) Consideration per
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District No Response Necessary
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022
Dear Mr. McKibben and Board Members:
We are asking you to consider the old Mariani Ranch (the proposed Blue Oaks
subdivision) in Portola Valley for a new acquisition. This unique parcel with its rich
history,abundance of natural features and significant ecological value is a critical resource
for future generations. Those of us who have come to love and respect this area feel it is
simply too special to become another subdivision.
According to your master plan and acquisitions policy, the Mariam Ranch is highly
qualified under almost all of your criteria. In the following paragraphs, there is a brief
history of the property and a description of how it fits into your acquisition policy.
$ist=
This land (previously known as Portola Valley Estates, Heptagon or Unicorn Ranch) is a
beautiful wooded 264-acre parcel on the southern foothill edge of Portola Valley. It is
bordered on the south by Los Trancos Woods, the east by Foothills Park, the west by
Windy Hill Open Space Preserve and other undeveloped land, and the north by Portola
Valley Ranch. It contains a portion of historic Coal Mine Ridge and has served as de
facto open space for decades. It also contains many unique geologic features, a rich
variety of animal species and at least five different plant communities.
In 1988, a team of developers bought the property from the Saudi Arabian prince who had
lived there while attending Stanford University. They proposed 60 large luxury estates
spread out over the entire property. After several years of controversy over geologic
issues and public outcry concerning the environmental damage caused in sensitive areas
by geologic trenching, a new development team took over the property in 1991. Although
scaled down somewhat from the original proposal, the new plan submitted in November,
1991, still contains major unresolved and controversial geologic, public safety and
environmental is
sues. The Town of Portola Valley recently hued a consultant to conduct
the Environmental Impact Report (EIR)required by the California Environmental Quality
Act. The final EIR is projected to be completed in September, 1993.
Q nn apace for the Protection of Natural_ Vegetation
This property contains a wide variety of vegetation communities: open meadows, foothill
oak woodlands, riparian areas, northern mixed chaparral and mixed evergreen forest. The
woodlands contain, among others, the Blue Oak and Valley Oak, which are considered
threatened by the California Native Plant Society and the California Oak Foundation.
There are several actual and potential habitat for threatened and endangered plant species
such as Dirca occidentalis, legenere, and white rayed pentachaeta.
QMn Space for the Protection of Wildlife
The proposed development .will cut off one of the few remaining valuable wildlife
corridors. This corridor runs from Windy Hill Open Space Preserve to Portola Valley
Ranch open space, thence through Marian Ranch to Foothills Park, Los Trancos Open
Space Preserve and beyond. This land is now a haven for a large number of animal
species that have been crowded out by urban sprawl. Of note are fox, bobcat, coyote,
hawks, peregrine falcon, owls, deer, even the mountain lion, and hosts of smaller wood
animals, insects and birds. The EIR team will survey this site for the San Francisco garter
snake and nesting Golden Eagles.
Open Space for Outdoor Recreation
The Mariani Ranch provides an opportunity for low intensity recreation and wilderness
experiences. As mentioned before, this property has been de facto open space for decades.
It has been used by people of all ages--from children taking a shortcut to school to people
seeking solace in what is truly a beautiful pocket of wilderness. Natural history students,
school classes from surrounding communities, the Girl Scouts and Sierra Club hikers have
also sought out this area to enjoy the outdoors.
The Mariani Ranch has several historic trails. One is a portion of the trail that linked the
bay with the coast during the Spanish era (Old Spanish Trail). Others were tracks made
by the Ohlone Indians when they lived here. This property also has the potential to
someday serve as a historic and wilderness educational center.
QMn Space for the Preservation of Unique Sites
This property has several historic and archaeological resources that should be preserved.
• The Freeman house was built in 1889 by Jose Antonia Martinez for his daughter.
A trace of the 1906 break on the San Andreas fault.
• Old Spanish Trail on Coal Mine Ridge.
• A historic old barn that enhances the rural character of the land.
We believe there are Native American, coal mining and ranching artifacts on the property
that might emerge in the archaeology surveybeing conducted for the EIR.
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n Space for Guiding Urban_Form
Your purchase of this property would stop "creeping urban sprawl' into an ecologically
fragile area. In the last five years, there have been several housing developments along
Los Trancos Road that have undermined the scenic,rustic character of the area, negatively
impacted threatened oak woodlands and increased traffic hazards on a narrow, winding
road.
Qpen Space for the Protection of Public Health and Sa&ly
The proposed development, with the increased population, traffic and environmental
pressures of 60 housing units, (thirty-four 6300 sq. ft. houses, six 6600 sq. ft. houses on
upper Portola Glen Estates and 20 below market rate units) would threaten the lives and
l:.caper y o: the current residents. The Mariani Ranch ,,nd the surrounding areas are
subject to flooding, geologic instability and high fire danger.
• The development will exacerbate existing flood conditions on the property and will
impact downstream creeks.
• The property is crossed by two main traces and numerous subtraces of the San
Andreas fault. It also contains unstable soil highly subject to landslides.
• Six years of drought have greatly increased the fire hazards.
The only two roads into the area, Los Trancos Road and Upper Alpine Road (one lane)
could very likely be unusable to residents in a serious earthquake, landslide or fire.
Qpen Space of Regional Significance
The Mariani Ranch serves as a potential key trail link between Foothills Park, portions of
Portola Valley Ranch trails, Windy Hill and Coal Creek open space preserves. If this
wildlife migration corridor and essential greenbelt link were cut, there would be a negative
impact throughout the midpeninsula region.
The Mariani Ranch currently has major recreational value for Portola Valley residents,and
nen_residents who have heard cf tl:e area and frequently use it. As stated earlier, it
provides a habitat to endangered flora and fauna and contains features of special geologic,
archaeological and historic interest. All of the above make the Mariani Ranch an area of
high regional significance.
There are three additional factors that we hope will favorably influence your decision:
• Public support--The attached signatures of residents represent only a portion of
the support that exists for the preservation of the Mariani Ranch as open space.
We are willing to begin discussions with our neighbors and other residents on the
formation of an assessment district to pay a portion of the purchase price.
• Threat of development--There is a definite, detailed development proposal now
winding its way through the approval process with the Town of Portola Valley.
• EIR evaluation--One of the alternative scenarios to be evaluated in the EIR is the
use of the Mariani Ranch as open space/recreation. We believe it will be rated as
the most environmentally sound alternative but may not be the chosen alternative.
We look forward to our meeting with you on January 27th. We hope that you will come
to think as we do after our presentation to you--we must preserve this beautiful piece of
land as permanent open space.
Sincerely,
0"L�' It'"
Annaloy Nickui( , President
Los Trancos Woods Conimunity Association
103 El Nido
Portola Valley
(415) 851-8375
Board Members
'JA N 2 5 igg3
LOS TRANCOS WOODS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Portola Valley • California • 94028
RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF
Board President Acknowledge/Respond
October 8, 1992 1 Director Acknowledge/Respond
Staff Acknowledge/Respond
Draft Response Attached
Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft
Board Members Response for Board Consideration per
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board Directive(s)
330 Distel Circle No Response Necessary
Los Altos,CA 94022
Dear Board Members:
We are asking you to consider the Blue Oaks property in Portola Valley for a new
acquisition. This unique parcel with its rich history, abundance of natural features and
significant ecological value is a critical resource for future generations. Those of us who
have come to love and respect this area feel it is simply too special to become another
subdivision.
According to your master plan and acquisitions policy, the Blue Oaks property is highly
qualified under almost all of your criteria. In the following paragraphs, there is a brief
history of the property and a description of how it fits into your acquisition policy.
Hist=
This land (previously known as Portola Valley Estates, Heptagon, Unicorn or Mariani
Ranch) is a beautiful wooded 264-acre parcel on the southern foothill edge of Portola
Valley. It is bordered on the south by Los Trancos Woods, east by Foothills Park, west
by Windy Hill and other undeveloped land, and north by Portola Valley Ranch. It
contains a portion of historic Coal Mine Ridge and has served as de facto open space for
years. It also contains many unique geologic features, a rich variety of animal species
and five different plant communities.
In 1988, a team of developers bought the property from the Saudi Arabian prince who
had lived there while attending Stanford University. They proposed 60 large luxury
estates spread out over the Pntire property. After several years of controversy over
geologic issues and public outcry over the environmental damage caused in sensitive
areas by massive geologic trenching, a new development team took over the property in
1991. Although. scaled down somewhat from the original proposal, the new plan
submitted in November, 1991, still contains major unresolved and controversial geologic,
public safety and environmental issues. The Town of Portola Valley recently hired a
consultant to conduct the Environmental Impact Report (EIR)required by the California
Environmental Quality Act. The final EIR is projected to be completed sometime
between July and November, 1993.
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Qpen Space for the Protection of Natural Vegetation
This property contains a wide variety of vegetation communities; open meadows, foothill
oak woodlands, riparian areas, northern mixed chaparral and mixed evergreen forest. The
woodlands contain, among others, the Blue Oak and Valley Oak, which are considered
threatened by the California Native Plant Society and the California Oak Foundation.
There are several actual and potential habitat for threatened and endangered plant species
such as Dirca occidentalis, legenere, , white rayed pentachaeta and
"'Er19r$sS.
Qpen Space for the Protection of Wildlife
The proposed development will cut off one of the few remaining valuable wildlife
corridors. It runs from Windy Hill Open Space Preserve to Portola Valley Ranch trails
through Blue Oaks to Foothills Park, Los Trancos Open Space Preserve and beyond.
This land is now a haven for a large number of animal species who have been crowded
out by urban sprawl. Of note are fox, bobcat, coyote, hawks, peregrine falcon, owls,
deer, even the ountain lion, d hosts of smaller woo animals, in is and j!F .e
following atened and dangered imal sped do occur ave theo
occur o is propert . Rickseck Water Sc enger Bee , San Fra slD fly, Bay ckerspot B terfly and ler's Lon orn Moth dgewd
estman, S thweste n P d Turtle a ed-legg rog. i ti C l �n ^sal{ f
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Qpen Space for Outdoor Recreation `' �'`� `�'`J �"'�` e''' Ea31 e�
Blue Oaks provides an opportunity for low intensity recreation and wilderness
experience. As we mentioned before, this property has been de facto open space for
years. It has been used by people of all ages--from children taking a shortcut to school to
people seeking solace in what is truly a beautiful pocket of wilderness. Blue Oaks has
several historic trails. One is a portion of the trail that linked the bay with the coast
during the Spanish era (Old Spanish Trail). Others were tracks made by the Ohlones
when they lived here. This property also has the potential to someday serve as a historic
and wilderness educational center.
Qpen Space for the Preservation of Unique Sites
This property has several historic and archaeological resources that should be preserved.
• The Freeman house was built in 1889 by Jose Antonia Martinez for his daughter.
• A trace of the 1906 break on the San Andreas fault.
• Old Spanish Trail on Coal Mine Ridge.
We believe there may be Native American and coal mining artifacts on the property
which may emerge in the archaeology survey being conducted for the EIR.
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Qpen Space for Guiding Urban Form
Your purchase of this property would stop "creeping urban sprawl" into an ecologically
fragile area. In the last five years, there have been several housing developments along
Los Trancos Road which have undermined the scenic, rustic character of the area,
negatively impacted threatened oak woodlands and added traffic hazards on a narrow,
winding road.
Qpen Space for the Protection of Public Health and Safety
The proposed development, with the increased population, traffic and environmental
pressures of 60 housing units, would threaten the lives and property of the current
residents. Blue Oaks and the surrounding areas are subject to flooding, geologic
instability and high fire danger.
• The development will exacerbate existing flood conditions on the property and will
impact downstream creeks. The riparian areas in Blue Oaks need to be preserved to
protect downstream residents.
• The property is cut in half by two main traces of the San Andreas fault,with
numerous subtraces, and contains unstable soil highly subject to landslides.
• Six years of drought have greatly increased the fire hazards.
The only two roads into the area, Los Trancos Road and Upper Alpine Road (one lane)
could very likely be unusable to residents in a serious earthquake, landslide or fire.
The proposed development has at least two major siting problems which increase the threat
to residents.
• Dangerous four-way intersection on a steep part of Los Trancos Road.
• Emergency access road which funnels emergency traffic i=existing communities
rather than away from and gUL9f the area.
Urban Open Space of Regional Significance
Although this property may not be "urban" in the usual sense, it is bordered on two sides
by residential communities. At the same time it serves as a potential key trail link
between Foothills Park, portions of Portola Valley Ranch trails, and Windy Hill Open
Space Preserve. If this wildlife migration corridor and essential greenbelt link were cut,
there would be a negative impact throughout the mid-peninsula region.
Blue Oaks currently has major recreational value for Portola Valley residents and non-
residents who have heard of the area and frequently use it. As stated earlier, Blue Oaks
provides a habitat to endangered flora and fauna and contains features of special geologic,
archaeological and historic interest. All of the above make Blue Oaks an area of high
regional significance.
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There are three additional factors that we hope will favorably influence your decision:
• Public support--The attached signatures of residents represent only a small portion
of the support that exists for the preservation of Blue Oaks as open space. We are
willing to begin discussions with our neighbors and others residents on the
formation of an assessment district to pay a portion of the purchase price.
• Threat of development--There is a definite, detailed development proposal now
winding its way through the approval process with the Town of Portola Valley.
• EIR evaluation--One of the alternative scenarios to be evaluated in the FIR.is the use
of Blue Oaks as open space/recreation. We believe it will be rated as the most
environmentally sound alternative but may not be the chosen alternative.
We would be happy to talk with your board members, attend your board meetings,
conduct guided tours of Blue Oaks, and take any other actions that would persuade you to
preserve this beautiful and valuable piece of the earth.
Sincerely,
Annaloy Nickum, President
Los Trancos Woods Community Association
Board Members
Committee to Save the Mariani Ranc..
103 El Nido Road -BAN 2 5 1993
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(415) 851-8375
We, the undersigned, support the acquisition of the Mariani Ranch (the proposed Blue Oaks subdivision) by the
Midpeninsula Open Space District as open space:
Name Address
LOS ALTOS HILLS HOR.FrMEN'S ASSOCIATION
P. O. Box 425 o Los Altos, California 94023-0425 D (415) 855-1939 ' 0
RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF
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A1993 Director Acknowledge/Respond
V Staff Acknowledge/Respond
Board of Directors
Draft Response Attached
Midpeninsula Open Space District
Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft
330 Distel Circle Response for Board Consideration per
Los Altos, CA 94022 Board Directive(s)
No Response Necessary
January 26, 1993
Dear Board Members:
We hereby express our support for the Los Trancos Woods Community
Association and other organizations and strongly urge the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District to purchase the 264-acre
parcel, known as Mariann Ranch, 103 El Nido, Portola Valley, to
preserve it as open space.
It is imperative that this tract of land be reserved for ecological
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reasons as it is a vital wildlife migration path between adjacent open
space preserves and other undeveloped land. Its addition to the green
belt will also insure the habitat of rare plant species as well as the
preservation of the historic Coal Mine Ridge.
Sincerely
Triona M. Watson
President,
Los Altos Hills Horsemen's Associationl
1The Los Altos Hills Horsemen's Association (LAHHA) represents approximately 200
families in and around Los Altos Hills.
VISTA VERDE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
PORTOLA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA 9402P
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Director Acknowledge/Respond
�•/ Staff Acknowledge/Respond
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Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft
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Board Directive(s)
No Response Necessary
January 23, 1993
'Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, California 94022
Dear Board Members:
_ At the annual meeting of the Vista Verde Community Association on
_ January 21 , 1993, our Community voted unanimously to support, in principle,
efforts to acquire the property currently being proposed for development as the
Blue Oaks subdivision for preservation as open space. We second the
comments expressed in the letter of October 15, 1992 from the Los Trancos
Woods Community Association to the Open Space District.
This is a unique parcel which has served as a wildlife corridor from what
is now Foothill Park to Windy Hill from the time of Spanish settlement. It
contains a portion of historic Coal Mine Ridge, is fragile geologically, and
serves as a home for native animals and unique plants.
The proposed development itself threatens this entire corridor as well as
assuring increased traffic on picturesque, but narrow and winding Los Trancos
Road. The years of contemplated construction will disrupt not only these 264
acres, but will have a negative impact on the adjacent lands already held in
open space— The Blue Oaks Development, should it occur, threatens as well the
safety of the,surrounding communities and we are addressing those issues in
the appropriate forum.
We have a unique, and perhaps brief, window of opportunity to preserve
a glorious native parcel; we urge your consideration and offer the support of this
Association of one hundred families who live directly above the land on which
the Mariani Ranch stood.
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VISTA VERDE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
PORTOLA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA • 9402?
Sincerely yours,
William M. Rogoway
Chairman,
_ Oversight-Development Committee 'f
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Vista Verde Community Assoc.
266 Old Spanish Trail
Portola Valley, California 94028
cc. Annaloy Nickum
Richard Tryce
J
Charles R. Engles
JAN 2 71993
5 Wintercreek
Portola Valley, CA 94028
RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF (415) 851-1124
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Staff Acknowledge/Respond
Draft Response Attached
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Board Directive(s)
No Response Necessary January 21, 1993
Board of Directors
MID-PENINSULA REGIONAL
OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, California 94022
Ladies and Gentlemen:
As a longtime contributor to the Peninsula Open Space Trust and a resident of
Portola Valley, I urge you to purchase the Old Mariani Ranch and add it to your inventory
of open space. This property easily qualifies as an open space acquisition and would be a
natural extension of the Windy Hill- Coal Mine Ridge corridor.
Sincerely,
�r
RESPONSE ACTION PRO J BY STAFF
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January 25, 1903
Board of Directors
MID-PENIN`)ULA REGiONAL OPEN SWAGE DISTRICT
�:>0 Distel Circle
Los Altos, California 940221
Distinqulshed members of the Board.-
We would like to voice our support for the acquisition and
preservation as open space of the Old Mariani Ranch which is at
this time proposed for the Blue Oaks Subdivision.
Please let us know if we could help in any way.
S' c e r .lu,
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'Dr ) adley M. Greenblott, M.D.
M. Teresa Telle27
20 Buckeye
Portola Valley, Ca. 94028
RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY I-kFF
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Board Directive(s) 20 Coyote Hill
No Response Necessary Portola Valley, CA
January 22, 1993
Board of Directors
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022
Dear Board:
Re: Save Mariani Ranch
As one of those very familiar with this exceptional
parcel of oak woodland, I write to urge the Board
to consider all options in preserving this property
from development.
Because it lies out of the path of most people, few
have experienced its grace. From the western ridges
which have long supported hikers, and from which can
be viewed both Skyline and Foothill Park with a sil-
ence which is rare today, to the gentle oak-studded
meadows of the central area,lies an._-dnbr.bkeh^aiI:dndss
which is a true treasure worthy of being left undis-
turbed.
Please come walk it—experience for yourselves what
a spectacular close-in link this gives the Midpeninsula
from Foothill Park to Windy Hill.
I do believe there is considerable support in our area
for an assessment district to help share the financial
burden. .
Thank you for you interest in addressing this matter.
Sincerely
Marily J. lter
160 Cherokee Way 1993
Portola Valley, CA 94028
RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF
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Director Acknowledge/Respond
V Staff Acknowledge/Respond
Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District Draft Response Attached
330 Distel Circle Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft
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Los Altos, CA 94022 Board Directive(s)
No Response Necessary
Dear MROSD,
I am writing to express my strong support for the preservation of the Mariani Ranch (the
proposed Blue Oaks subdivision) as open space. I appeal to the District to help us in this
effort in whatever way it can, up to and including outright purchase.
Annaloy Nickum's 20 January letter in The Country Almanac stated the detailed case for
preservation very well.
Even though I am not a resident of the immediately adjacent area, I am an ardent hiker in
the hills and I am acutely aware that open spaces are a rare treasure. If we build houses
on every buildable lot, we will destroy what it is that makes this such a wonderful place to
live.
I believe that we must be prepared to support such efforts with more than letters,
however. We must, even as individuals, put our money where our mouths are. To that
end I hereby pledge a donation of$1000 to MROSD if its actions result in the
preservation of this property as open space.
Thank you for your help. I look forward to being able to make good on this pledge.
Sincerely yours
Leonard Shustek
cc: Annalo Nickum 103 El Nido Rd PV
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JAN
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Portola Valley, CA 94028
No Response Necessary
January 21 , 1993
Mid peninsula Regiona
l Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos , CA 94022
Ladies and Gentlemen :
We would like to express our support for the District ' s
purchase of the 264-acre Mariani ranch between Portola Valley
Ranch and Los Trancos Woods . It would provide a hilly, wooded
open space preserve particularly close to the urban areas of the
midpeninsula . While extending the open space of Foothills Park,
i•t would , unlike the park, be open to everyone. The ranch would
be an invaluable addition to the open space of the area .
Yours truly ,
Laura & Don Newmark
JAN 9 5199
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330 Distel Circle Board Directive(s)
Los Altos, CA 94022 No Response Necessary
Dear MROSD:
As a lifelong Portola Valley resident I feel compelled to voice my concern regarding the
proposed Blue Oaks development in the Los Trancos Woods area. Rather than adding
more houses to the existing inventory, which is more than adequate during this slow
economic time, we should be spending more resources and energy to set aside the little
remaining open space for future generations. What is not needed is more large homes and
the associated traffic problems that will follow should this development take place.
Through my work at Wildlife Rescue, I am painfully aware of the negative impact on our
area's wildlife that has resulted from our continual encroachment into their natural habitat.
The Los Trancos Woods area enjoys a unique ambiance, due in part, to its rural and open
feeling that is mostly devoid of the kind of"monster homes" that are proposed here and that
are so prevalent in other peninsula communities. Lets not change the character and natural
feel of our community with an ill-advised development that is in stark contrast with the
existing environment. I urge you to purchase the Mariani Ranch and set it aside as open
space for the benefit of our local wildlife and future generations.
Sincerely,
Brenda Lane Munks
4 Meadowood Dr.
Portola Valley
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Portola Valley, CA 94028 Draft Response Attached
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Board Directive(s)
No Response Necessary
Board of Directors
MID-PENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022
Dear Members of the Board:
We are residents of Portola Valley Ranch and have had an opportunity
to walk the Mariani Ranch and to view the property and the adjacent
Portola Glen Estates from a number of locations in Portola Valley
and Los Trancos Woods. We feel that the Mariani Ranch is a
spectacular parcel. Both the views within the property as well as
the vistas from its ridges are wonderful. We would like to see the
property preserved as open space and retained in its natural state.
Please consider the Mariani Ranch as a special resource that should
be added to the preserved land held in trust by the District.
Sincerely,
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Board Directive(s)
No Response Necessary
Board of Directors
Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District _
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos,CA 94022
Dear Board Members:
My wife and I are admirers of the activities and results of the Mid-Peninsula Regional Open
Space District.
We would like you to give consideration to purchasing and preserving the Old Mariani Ranch
in Portola Valley on the Coalmine Ridge.
Currently the Coalmine Ridge area is a beautiful,unspoiled nature land.Deer can frequently
be seen on the trail while hiking.
The Town of Portola Valley has trails over part of Coalmine Ridge.The Old Mariani Ranch
Ranch is adjacent to this area.The meadows of the current park area of Coalmine Ridge con-
tinue directly onto the Old Mariani Ranch.Development of the Old Mariani Ranch will spoil
the natural setting and solitude of the Coalmine Ridge.And I am afraid that with homes where
people can directly access the meadows,there will be many dirt bikes tearing up the meadows
in the current park area on Coalmine Ridge and disturbing the habitat of the deer.
Please give consideration to acquiring the Old Mariani Ranch.This can achieve two purposes:
a)preserving the natural setting of Coalmine Ridge;and b)providing a greater public access to
Coalmine Ridge through a car park at Old Mariani Ranch accessible off Los Trancos Road.
Thank you for all of your efforts throughout the Mid-Peninsula!
Yours truly,
Geoff&Colleen Tate
Geoff&Colleen Tate
4 Valley Oak
Portola Valley,California 94028
RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF JAN 2 U 1993
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January 16, 1993
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I would like to add my comments in support of the current efforts to save
Marian Ranch by having it acquired by the District.
Mariani Ranch is unique and valuable in a number of ways: It is contiguous
with Portola Valley town land and the trails that the town maintains; it has
magnificent views; the community around it cares about it and cares for it;
and it is rich with wildlife and wildlife corridors.
Views from Coal Mine Ridge scan from downtown San Francisco and the
profile of Mount Tamalpais behind it, down past Mount Diablo to Hayward,
then up over Palo Alto Foothills Park, around the Alpine Creek valley to
Windy Hill and back over Jasper Ridge and the cities of Menlo Park and Palo
Alto.
The ponds and marshes of the Ranch support the local wildlife. We have
watched turtles laying eggs near the edge of the pond just 30 yards from Old
Spanish Trail the road and we marvel over the vane of wildlife that is
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supported by the Ranch land. Some of our backyards are corridors for the
deer, racoons, skunks, 'possums, and bobcats that move from Los Trancos
Creek and Foothills Park up to the Ridge, but the Marian Ranch land is the
primary haven for such movement up and down the slopes.
Finally, you should be aware that the people who live here love the land. For
as long as we have lived here we have found the trails through the Ranch
open to all, and we meet our neighbors there often. Yet the trails and the
meadows are clean and litter-free, the land unspoiled because we treat it with
respect and regard it as the treasure of our community. While this may be the
the least quantifiable quality of the Mariani Ranch land, it is the most
important to us.
Please do all you can to include the Marian Ranch in the Open Space of the
midpeninsula.
Sincerely yours,
John V. Le
COMMITTEE TO SAVE THE OLD MARIANI RANCH
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103 E1 Nido, Portola Valley, CA. 94028
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Portolo Valley • California • 94028
Subject: Letter to Midpeninsula Open Space District roquesting the acquisition of
the Mari,ani Ranch (proposed Blue Oaks subdivision) for open space.
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103 El Nido Road
Portola Valley, CA 94028
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There are three additional factors that we hope will favorably influence-your decision:
• Public support--The attached signatures of residents represent only a portion
of the support that exists for the preservation of the Mariani Ranch as open space.
`\ We are willing to begin discussions with our neighbors and others residents on the
v formation of an assessment district to pay a portion of the purchase price.
• Threat of development--There is a definite, detailed development proposal now
\� winding its way through the approval process with the Town of Pgrtola Valley.
EIR evaluation--One of the alternative scenarios to be evalcat ir. the EIR is the use
of the h as-open space/recreation. We believe it will be rated as the
' tx�ost2n=,vm=ntaIly sound alternative but may not be the chosen alternative.
We would be happy to talk with your board members, attend your board meetings,
conduct guided tours of this parce , and take any other actions that would persuade you to
preserve th' beautiful and valuaWe piece of the earth.
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QMn Space for Guiding Urban Form
Your h f "o purchase o this property would stop creeping urban sprawl into an ecologically
fragile area. In the last five years, there have been several housing developments along
Los Trancos Road that have undermined the scenic, rustic character of the area,
negatively impacted threatened oak woodlands and increased traffic hazards on a narrow,
winding road
Q=n Space for the Protection of Public Health and Safety
The proposed development, with the increased population, traffic and environmental
pressures of 60 housing units, would threaten the lives and property of the current
residents. The Mariani Ranch and the surrounding areas are subject to flooding, geologic j
instability and high fire danger.
• The development will exacerbate existing flood conditions on the property and will
impact downstream creeks. The riparian areas need to be preserved to
protect downstream residents.
• The property is cut in half by two main traces of the San Andreas fault, with
numerous subtraces,and contains unstable soil highly subject to landslides.
• Six years of drought have greatly increased the fire hazards.
The only two roads into the area, Los Trancos Road and Upper Alpine Road (one lane)
could very likely be unusable to residents in a serious earthquake,landslide or fire.
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Urban Open Space of Regional Significance
Although this property may not be "urban" in the usual sense,it is bordered on two sides
by residential communities. At the same time it serves as a potential key trail link
between Foothills Park, portions of Portola Valley Ranch trails, and Windy Hill Open
Space Preserve. If this wildlife migration corridor and essential greenbelt link were cut,
there would be a negative impact throughout the midpeninsula region.
The Mariani Ranch currently has major recreational value for Portola Valley residents
and non-residents who have heard of the area and frequently use it. As stated earlier, it
provides a habitat to endangered flora and fauna and contains features of special geologic,
archaeological and historic interest. All of the above make the Mariani Ranch an area of
high regional significance.
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Portola Valley • California • 94028
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RESPONSE ACTION PRO BY STAFF JA N 2 5 1993
Board President Acknowledge/Respond
Director Acknowledge/Respond
Staff Acknowledge/Respond
Draft Response Attached
Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft
Response for Board Consideration per
Board Directive(s) 40 Valencia Court
Portola Valley, CA 94028
No Response Necessary January 21 , 1993
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We would like to express our support for the District ' s
purchase of the 264-acre Mariani ranch between Portola Valley
Ranch and Los Trancos Woods . It would provide a hilly, wooded
open space preserve particularly close to the urban areas of the
midpeninsula . While extending the open space of Foothills Park,
it would , unlike the park, be open to everyone. The ranch would
be an invaluable addition to the open space of the area .
Yours truly,
Laura & Don Newmark
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ESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF
2 5 1993 Board President Acknowledge/Respond
Director Acknowledge/Respond
Staff Acknowledge/Respond
January 21, 1993 Draft Response Attached
Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft
MROSD Response for Board Consideration per
Board Directive(s)
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022 No Response Necessary
Dear MROSD:
As a lifelong Portola Valley resident I feel compelled to voice my concern regarding the
proposed Blue Oaks development in the Los Trancos Woods area. Rather than adding
more houses to the existing inventory, which is more than adequate during this slow
economic time, we should be spending more resources and energy to set aside the little
remaining open space for future generations. What is not needed is more large homes and
the associated traffic problems that will follow should this development take place.
Through my work at Wildlife Rescue, I am painfully aware of the negative impact on our
area's wildlife that has resulted from our continual encroachment into their natural habitat.
The Los Trancos Woods area enjoys a unique ambiance, due in part, to its rural and open
feeling that is mostly devoid of the kind of"monster homes" that are proposed here and that
are so prevalent in other peninsula communities. Lets not change the character and natural
feel of our community with an ill-advised development that is in stark contrast with the
existing environment. I urge you to purchase the Mariani Ranch and set it aside as open
space for the benefit of our local wildlife and future generations.
Sincerely,
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Brenda Lane Munks
Meadowood Dr.
Portola Valley
JAB; 120 1993 jAN 2 01993
Stephen E. Halprin
12 Hawk View
Portola Valley, CA 94028
January 17, 1993
Board of Directors
MID-PENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022
Dear Members of the Board:
We are residents of Portola Valley Ranch and have had an opportunity
to walk the Mariani Ranch and to view the property and the adjacent
Portola Glen Estates from a number of locations in Portola Valley
and Los Trancos Woods. We feel that the Mariani Ranch is a
spectacular parcel. Both the views within the property as well as
the vistas from its ridges are wonderful. We would like to see the
property preserved as open space and retained in its natural state.
Please consider the Mariani Ranch as a special resource that should
be added to the preserved land held in trust by the District.
Sincerely,
RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF
../ Board President Acknowledge/Respond
Director Acknowledge/Respond
Staff Acknowledge/Respond
Draft Response Attached
Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft
Response for Board Consideration per
Board Directive(s)
No Response Necessary
R1 ;E ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF
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JAN / 0 1993 Director Acknowledge/Respond
Staff Acknowledge/Respond
Draft Response Attached
Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft
January 18, 1993 Response for Board Consideration per
Board Directive(s)
No Response Necessary
Board of Directors
Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos,CA 94022
Dear Board Members:
My wife and I are admirers of the activities and results of the Mid-Peninsula Regional Open
Space District.
We would like you to give consideration to purchasing and preserving the Old Mariani Ranch
in Portola Valley on the Coalmine Ridge.
Currently the Coalmine Ridge area is a beautiful,unspoiled nature land.Deer can frequently
be seen on the trail while hiking.
The Town of Portola Valley has trails over part of Coalmine Ridge.The Old Mariani Ranch
Ranch is adjacent to this area.The meadows of the current park area of Coalmine Ridge con-
tinue directly onto the Old Mariani Ranch.Development of the Old Mariani Ranch will spoil
the natural setting and solitude of the Coalmine Ridge.And I am afraid that with homes where
people can directly access the meadows,there will be many dirt bikes tearing up the meadows
in the current park area on Coalmine Ridge and disturbing the habitat of the deer.
Please give consideration to acquiring the Old Mariani Ranch.This can achieve two purposes:
a)preserving the natural setting of Coalmine Ridge;and b)providing a greater public access to
Coalmine Ridge through a car park at Old Mariani Ranch accessible off Los Trancos Road.
Thank you for all of your efforts throughout the Mid-Peninsula!
Yours truly,
Geoff&Colleen Tate
Geoff&Colleen Tate
4 Valley Oak
Portola Valley,California 94028
RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF JAN 2 U 1993
Board President Acknowledge/Respond
Director Acknowledge/Respond
Staff Acknowledge/Respond Draft Response Attached
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Director Acknowledge/Respond ortola Valley, CA 94028
Staff Acknowledge/Respond
Draft Response Attached
Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft January 16, 1993
Response for Board Consideration par
Board Directive(s)
No Response Necessary
open Space District
Los Altos, CA 94022
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I would like to add my comments in support of the current efforts to save
Mariani Ranch by having it acquired by the District.
Mariani Ranch is unique and valuable in a number of ways: It is contiguous
with Portola Valley town land and the trails that the town maintains; it has
magnificent views; the community around it cares about it and cares for it;
and it is rich with wildlife and wildlife corridors.
Views from Coal Mine Ridge scan from downtown San Francisco and the
profile of Mount Tamalpais behind it, down past Mount Diablo to Hayward,
then up over Palo Alto Foothills Park, around the Alpine Creek valley to
Windy Hill and back over Jasper Ridge and the cities of Menlo Park and Palo
Alto.
The ponds and marshes of the Ranch support the local wildlife. We have
watched turtles laying eggs near the edge of the pond just 30 yards from Old
Spanish Trail (the road), and we marvel over the variety of wildlife that is
supported by the Ranch land. Some of our backyards are corridors for the
deer, racoons, skunks, 'possums, and bobcats that move from Los Trancos
Creek and Foothills Park up to the Ridge, but the Mariani Ranch land is the
primary haven for such movement up and down the slopes.
Finally, you should be aware that the people who live here love the land. For
as long as we have lived here we have found the trails through the Ranch
open to all, and we meet our neighbors there often. Yet the trails and the
meadows are clean and litter-free, the land unspoiled because we treat it with
respect and regard it as the treasure of our community. While this may be the
the least quantifiable quality of the Mariani Ranch land, it is the most
important to us.
Please do all you can to include the Mariani Ranch in the Open Space of the
midpeninsula.
Sincerely yours,
John V. Le
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SPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF
ird President Acknowledge/Respond
Director Acknowledge/Respond
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Staff Acknowledge/Respond
Draft Response Attached
Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft
Response for Board Consideration per
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No Response Necessary
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(415) 851-8375
We, the undersigned, support the acquisition of the Mariani Ranch (the proposed Blue Oaks subdivision) by the
Midpeninsula Open Space District as open space:
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Portola Volley • California -a 94028
Oct. 1, 1992
To: Subdivision Committee, Portola Valley
From: Los Trancos Woods Community Association
Subject: Blue Oaks Subdivision
We have reviewed many of the maps and pertinent documents for
the proposed Blue Oaks Subdivision. Since we will have ample,
opportunity to make detailed comments at the appropriate
hearings in the coming months, we will summarize our main
issues with tllis Protect as briefly- as Possible. We do want
to note that we raised many of these points at the
preliminary map stage in 1991. The current tentative map has
not changed in any substantive way to address these concerns.
General Plan Amandmemts
We realize that the General Plan is not and should not be set
in concrete. However, it does provide a visionary framework
on how best to preserve the natural beauty that Portola
Valley residents so highly prize. All three of the proposed
General Plan amendments alter that beauty in a negative way.
Two of the Proposed amendments for the West side of Los
Trancos Rd. seem to use geologic issues as their only
rationale for the amendments. The Town's current ordinances
indicate that the areas affected by these changes should be
kept free of structures and left in a natural condition with
respect to terrain and vegetation. These areas are heavily
wooded and contain threatened Oak woodlands. These
ordinances also state that residences might be appropriate in
these areas if clustering is not possible. To our knowledge
the applicant has not shown that alternative clustering
options (with smaller lots and houses) are impossible.
The third proposed General Plan amendment - the siting of the
Below Market Rate housing (BMR's) on the East side of Los
Trancos Rd. , is in violation of the inclusionary lot
provision. It states that affordable housing shall be
integrated within the subdivision. Some of the rationale for
the East side siting equally justifies the Biting of the
BMR's on the West side. For example:
* Comparable "flat" sites exist in areas on the West
side ( lots suitable for tennis courts) .
* Proximity to developed land in San Mateo County to the
south ( i.e. , Los Trancos Woods and Vista Verde) exists
on both sides of the road.
* The potential for tighter clustering exists equally on
both sides of the road.
We will present more detailed "counter arguments" at the
appropriate public hearings.
Public Safety
* Increased population pressures of development in an
ecologically fragile area subJect to fire, earthquake and
landslides. Potential for Oakland Hills repeat.
* Pressure on only 2 roads out of the area (one a single
lane) .
* Emergency access road which would funnel .emergency traffic
into Los Trancos Woods. Potential for bottleneck.
* Safety/traffic hazards presented by four-way intersection
on a steep part of Los Trancos Rd (20 BMR"s sited on East
aide of Los Trancos Rd. ) .
* Suitability of high density housing in a more remote,
ecologically fragile area.
Wil dl i fey, ,and Natiyg Vegetation
* Impact on wildlife migration patterns.
* Impact on larger ecological picture, i.e. , surrounding
undeveloped lands.
* Impact on endangered plants and animals. Threat to Oak
woodlands and chaparral communities because of clearing
for houses, roads, and fire protection measures.
* Introduction of non-native plant species - The proposed
ornamental zone is too large. The transition zone should
be eliminated or greatly scaled down to allow
predominantly native plants. - The rich diversity of
California native flora presents a wide and exciting array
of landscaping opportunities which are more in harmony
with the character of the land.
* Impact of development on Los Trancos Creek.
* Landscape management practices focus on preserving
heritage or specimen trees at the expense of younger trees
and the invaluable understory which provides wildlife
habitat. "Isla+ida" of trees are sterile and are not
useful for wildlife habitat if they are isolated or in
small stands.
Visuals and Aesthetics
* Impact of emergency access road on Coal Mine Ridge on an
important and historic corridor.
* View impact from Coal Mine Ridge and Los Trancos Woods.
* Loss of open space/greenway at gateway to our community.
Visual impact of two Portola Glen Estates (Oak Forest Ct. )
type entryways opposite each other at proposed
intersection.
* Impact of 6,300 sq. ft. homes, plus pools, lawns and
tennis courts.
* 'Sociological/psychological impacts of air, noise and
traffic pollution on our quality of life.
LOS TR i iS WOODS COM M U N_ _ t .SSOCIATION
Portola Valley • California • 9d028
RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF
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{{{,J Director Acknowledge/Respond
Staff Acknowledge/Respond
January 14, 1993
Draft Response Attached
Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft
Response for Board Consideration per
Robert McKibbin,President Board Directive(s)
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District No Response Necessary
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos,CA 94022
Dear Mr. McKibben and Board Members:
We are asking you to consider the old Mariani Ranch (the proposed Blue Oaks
subdivision) in Portola Val'.ey for a new acquisition. Th s untique parcel with its rich
history, abundance of natural features and significant ecological value is a critical resource
for future generations. Those of us who have come to love and respect this area feel it is
simply too special to become another subdivision.
According to your master plan and acquisitions policy, the Mariam Ranch is highly
qualified under almost all of your criteria. In the following paragraphs, there is a brief
history of the property and a description of how it fits into your acquisition policy.
HisIM
This land (previously known as Portola Valley Estates, Heptagon or Unicorn Ranch) is a
beautiful wooded 264-acre parcel on the southern foothill edge of Portola Valley. It is
bordered on the south by Los Trancos Woods, the east by Foothills Park, the west by
Windy Hill Open Space Preserve and other undeveloped land, and the north by Portola
Valley Ranch. It contains a portion of historic Coal Mine Ridge and has served as de
facto open space for decades. It also contains many unique geologic features, a rich
variety of animal species and at least five different plant communities.
In 1988, a team of developers bought the property from the Saudi Arabian prince who had
lived there while attending Stanford University. They proposed 60 large luxury estates
spread out over the entire property. After several years of controversy over geologic
issues and public outcry concerning the environmental damage caused in sensitive areas
by geologic trenching,a new development team took over the property in 1991. Although
scaled down somewhat from the original proposal, the new plan submitted in November,
1991, still contains major unresolved and controversial geologic, public safety and
environmental issues. The Town of Portola Valley recently hired a consultant to conduct
the Environmental Impact Report(EIR)required by the California Environmental Quality
Act. The final EIR is projected to be completed in September, 1993.
Qpen Space for the Protection of Natural Vegetation
This property contains a wide variety of vegetation communities: open meadows, foothill
oak woodlands,riparian areas, northern mixed chaparral and mixed evergreen forest. The
woodlands contain, among others, the Blue Oak and Valley Oak, which are considered
threatened by the California Native Plant Society and the California Oak Foundation.
There are several actual and potential habitat for threatened and endangered plant species
such as Dirca occidentalis, legenere, and white rayed pentachaeta.
n Space for the Protection of Wildlife
The proposed development will cut off one of the few remaining valuable wildlife
corridors. This corridor runs from Windy Hill Open Space Preserve to Portola Valley
Ranch open space, thence through Mariani Ranch to Foothills Park, Los Trancos Open
Space Preserve and beyond. This land is now a haven for a large number of animal
species that have been crowded out by urban sprawl. Of note are fox, bobcat, coyote,
hawks, peregrine falcon, owls, deer, even the mountain lion, and hosts of smaller wood
animals,insects and birds. The EIR team will survey this site for the San Francisco garter
snake and nesting Golden Eagles.
n Space for Outdoor Recreation
The Mariani Ranch provides an opportunity for low intensity recreation and wilderness
experiences. As mentioned before, this property has been de facto open space for decades.
It has been used by people of all ages--from children taking a shortcut to school to people
seeking solace in what is truly a beautiful pocket of wilderness. Natural history students,
school classes from surrounding communities,the Girl Scouts and Sierra Club hikers have
also sought out this area to enjoy the outdoors.
The Mariani Ranch has several historic trails. One is a portion of the trail that linked the
bay with the coast during the Spanish era (Old Spanish Trail). Others were tracks made
by the Ohlone Indians when they lived here. This property also has the potential to
someday serve as a historic and wilderness educational center.
QW,n Space for the Preservation of Unig.ue Sites
This property has several historic and archaeological resources that should be preserved.
• The Freeman house was built in 1889 by Jose Antonia Martinez for his daughter.
• A trace of the 1906 break on the San Andreas fault.
• Old Spanish Trail on Coal Mine Ridge.
• A historic old barn that enhances the rural character of the land.
We believe there are Native American, coal mining and ranching artifacts on the property
that might emerge in the archaeology survey being conducted for the EIR.
SPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF
Board President Acknowledge/Respond
JAN0 6 vt`: ='''+ Director Acknowledge/Respond
Staff Acknowledge/Respond
Draft Response Attached
December 30, 1992 Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft
Responsen per
Board Directive(s)
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District No Response Necessary
Old Mill Office Center
201 San Antonio Circle
Building C, Suite 135
Mountain View, CA 94040
Re: Proposed acquisition of Blue Oaks Subdivision by MSROD
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Many of our neighbors are actively supporting a possible takeover of the former Mariani
property (now the proposed Blue Oaks development) in Portola Valley by the MSROD.
you
Perhaps would p y be interested in our input, as well, particularly since it does not conform
with that of our friends.
We are adamantly opposed to this proposal. The idea that all development is bad, per se,
overlooks many ramifications. Development brings some 54 families who (at today's prices)
are likely to be as caring and respectful of their land as we are. Creating an open space
preserve in the middle of substantial existing residential development will bring traffic,
primarily on weekends, along with many people who may be unaccustomed to, or perhaps
insufficiently respectful of the fire danger if this area.
We would rather trust the instincts of 54 families who have their self-preservation on the
line, than to trust the whims of thousands of weekend nature lovers who may not cherish this
area as much as we have for the past 20 years.
Sincerely,
. Conway
Susan L. Conway
5 Las Piedras
Portola Valley, CA 94028
Michael B. Jacobs, M.D.
614 Los Trancos Woods Road
Portola Valley, CA 94028
Lina Swisher and Daniel Rubin
15 Pomponio
Portola Valley, CA 94028
Joan Warmbrunn
107 Ramona Road
Portola Valley, CA 94028
Jerry Hearn
144 El Nido Road
Portola Valley, CA 94028
Marguerite Thayer
21 Old Spanish Trail
Portola Valley, CA 94025
Waltraud Finch
800 Westridge Drive
Portola Valley, CA 94028
Eleanor M. Ferrari
150 Willowbrook Drive
Portola Valley, CA 94028
H. Ward Trueblood, M.D.
2204 Grant Road, Suite 203
Mountain View, CA 94040
Frances Bioletti
1087 Los Trancos Road
Portola Valley, CA 94028
Sara Timby
Santa Clara Valley Chapter, CNPS
621 Knoll Drive
San Carlos, CA 94070
Triona M. Watson
Los Altos Hills Horsemen's Association
P. O. Box 425
Los Altos, CA 94023-0425
William M. Rogoway
Vista Verde Community Association
266 Old Spanish Trail
Portola Valley, CA 94028
Charles R. Engles
5 Wintercreek
Portola Valley, CA 94028
Bradley M. Greenblott, M.D.
M. Teresa Tellez
20 Buckeye
Portola Valley, CA 94028
Marilyn J. Walter
20 Coyote Hill
Portola Valley, CA 94028
Leonard Shustek
160 Cherokee Way
Portola Valley, CA 94028
Laura & Don Newmark
40 Valencia Court
Portola Valley, CA 94028
Brenda Lane Munks
199 Meadowood Drive
Portola Valley, CA 94028
Stephen E. Halprin
12 Hawk View
Portola Valley, CA 94028
Geoff & Colleen Tate
4 Valley Oak
Portola Valley, CA 94028
R. D. Sharp and Constance Sharp
261 Vista Verde Way
Portola Valley, CA 94028
John & Diane Levy
306 Ramona Road
Portola Valley, CA 94028
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JAN 211993
THE STANFORD UNIVERSITY CLINIC
STANFORD MEDICAL CENTER + SUITE A381 a STANFORD, CA 94305 a (415) 723-6028
STANFORD MEDICAL GROUP
MICHAEL B.JACOBS,M.D.,DIRECTOR
SCOTT H.WOOD,M.O.,ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
January 13, 1993 JEFFREY C.CROKE.M.D.,HMO MEDICAL DIRECTOR
MARTHA HARWIT,M.D.,TRAVEL MEDICINE SERVICE
DAVID FISCHER.M.D. '...
PAUL M.FORD,M.D.
Open Space District CHERYL GOLD,M.D.KEVINV.GRIMES.M.D.
330 D i s t e l Circle DONALD N.MACKAY,M.D.
Los Altos, CA 94022 LISA S.TOY.M.D.
SETH O.WEISSMAN,M.D.
DEBORAH BOEHM,R.N.,N.P.
To Whom It May Concern:
I would like to ex
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press my strong opposition to the proposed
Blue Oaks subdivision project. I am a long P J time resident of
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Portola Valley (I live at 614 Los Trancos Woods Road) and
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ad oad and almost weekly hike
the area that is now being proposed for development. This
is a magnificent piece of land that deserves preservation
for our children and all future children. In addition, Los
Trancos Woods Road is already busy, having lost much of its
rural flavor in the 5 short years since I have been running
on it.
I have lived in the Bay Area for over 20 years and have had
homes in virtually all surrounding cities. None are more
beautiful than Portola Valley. I urge the Open Space
District to preserve this exquisite beauty.
Sincerely,
Michael B. Jacobs M.D.
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LOS TRANCOS WOODS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Portola Valley • California 94028
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October
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8, 1992 Staff Acknowledge/Respond
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Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board Directive(s)
330 Distel Circle No Response Necessary
Los Altos,CA 94022
Dear Board Members:
We are asking you to consider the Blue Oaks property in Portola Valley for a new
acquisition. This unique parcel with its rich history, abundance of natural features and
significant ecological value is a critical resource for future generations. Those of us who
have come to love and respect this area feel it is simply too special to become another
subdivision.
According to your master plan and acquisitions policy, the Blue Oaks property is highly
qualified under almost all of your criteria. In the following paragraphs, there is a brief
history of the property and a description of how it fits into your acquisition policy.
joist,=
This land (previously known as Portola Valley Estates, Heptagon, Unicorn or Marian
Ranch) is a beautiful wooded 264-acre parcel on the southern foothill edge of Portola
Valley. It is bordered on the south by Los Trancos Woods, east by Foothills Park, west
by Windy Hill and other undeveloped land, and north by Portola Valley Ranch. It
contains a portion of historic Coal Mine Ridge and has served as de facto open space for
years. It also contains many unique geologic features, a rich variety of animal species
and five different plant communities.
In 1988, a team of developers bought the property from the Saudi Arabian prince who
had lived there while attending Stanford University. They proposed 60 large luxury
estates spread out over the entire property. After several years of controversy over
geologic issues and public outcry over the environmental damage caused in sensitive
areas b massive geologic trenching, a new development team took over the property in
Y 8 $r
1991. Although scaled down somewhat from the original proposal, the new plan
submitted in November, 1991, still contains major unresolved and controversial geologic,
public safety and environmental issues. The Town of Portola Valley recently hired a
consultant to conduct the Environmental Impact Report (EIR)required by the California
Environmental Quality Act. The final EIR is projected to be completed sometime
between July and November, 1993.
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Qpen Space for the Protection of Natural Vegetation
This property contains a wide variety of vegetation communities; open meadows, foothill
oak woodlands, riparian areas, northern mixed chaparral and mixed evergreen forest. The
woodlands contain, among others, the Blue Oak and Valley Oak, which are considered
threatened by the California Native Plant Society and the California Oak Foundation.
There are several actual and potential habitat for threatened and endangered plant species
such as Dirca occidentalis, legenere, won, white rayed pentachaeta and
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en Space for the Protection of Wildlife
The proposed development will cut off one of the few remaining valuable wildlife
corridors. It runs from Windy Hill Open Space Preserve to Portola Valley Ranch trails
through Blue Oaks to Foothills Park, Los Trancos Open Space Preserve and beyond.
This land is now a haven for a large number of animal species who have been crowded
out by urban sprawl. Of note are fox, bobcat, coyote, hawks, peregrine falcon, owls,
deer, even the ountain lion, d hosts of smaller woo animals, in is and bird The
following t atened and angered imal speci do occur ave the enti o
occur o is propert . Rickseck Water Sc enger Bee , San Fra sco F tail
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Blue Oaks provides an opportunity for low intensity recreation and wilderness
experience. As we mentioned before, this property has been de facto open space for
years. It has been used by people of all ages--from children taking a shortcut to school to
people seeking solace in what is truly a beautiful pocket of wilderness. Blue Oaks has
several historic trails. One is a portion of the trail that linked the bay with the coast
during the Spanish era (Old Spanish Trail). Others were tracks made by the Ohlones
when they lived here. This property also has the potential to someday serve as a historic
and w ldernesF educational cent-r.
en Space for the Preservation of Unique Sites
This property has several historic and archaeological resources that should be preserved.
• The Freeman house was built in 1889 by Jose Antonia Martinez for his daughter.
• A trace of the 1906 break on the San Andreas fault.
• Old Spanish Trail on Coal Mine Ridge.
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We believe there may be Native American and coal mining artifacts on the property
which may emerge in the archaeology survey being conducted for the EIR.
There are three additional factors that we hope will favorably influence your decision:
• Public support--The attached signatures of residents represent only a small portion
of the support that exists for the preservation of Blue Oaks as open space. We are
willing to begin discussions with our neighbors and others residents on the
formation of an assessment district to pay a portion of the purchase price.
• Threat of development--There is a definite, detailed development proposal now
winding its way through the approval process with the Town of Portola Valley.
II'F • EIR evaluation--One of the alternative scenarios to be evaluated in the FIR is the use
of Blue Oaks as open space/recreation. We believe it will roe rated as the most
environmentally sound alternative but may not be the chosen alternative.
We would be happy to talk with your board members, attend your board meetings,
conduct guided tours of Blue Oaks, and take any other actions that would persuade you to
preserve this beautiful and valuable piece of the earth.
Sincerely,
Annaloy Nickum,President
Los Trancos Woods Community Association
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Qpen, n Space for Guiding Urban Form
Your purchase of this property would stop "creeping urban sprawl" into an ecologically j
fragile area. In the last five years, there have been several housing developments along
Los Trancos Road which have undermined the scenic, rustic character of the area,
negatively impacted threatened oak woodlands and added traffic hazards on a narrow,
winding road.
Qn Space for the Protection of Public Health and Safety
The proposed development, with the increased population., traffic and environmental
pressures of 60 housing units, would threaten the lives and property of the current
residents. Blue Oaks and the surrounding areas are subject to flooding, geologic
instability and high fire danger.
• The development will exacerbate existing flood conditions on the property and will
impact downstream creeks. The riparian areas in Blue Oaks need to be preserved to
protect downstream residents.
• The property is cut in half by two main traces of the San Andreas fault, with
numerous subtraces, and contains unstable soil highly subject to landslides.
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Six years of drought have greatly increased the fire hazards.
The only two roads into the area, Los Trancos Road and Upper Alpine Road (one lane)
could very likely be unusable to residents in a serious earthquake, landslide or fire.
The proposed development has at least two major siting problems which increase the threat
to residents.
• Dangerous four-way intersection on a steep part of Los Trancos Road.
• Emergency access road which funnels emergency traffic i=existing communities
rather than away from and gut n
I the area.
Urban Open Space of Regional Significance
Although this property may not be "urban" in the usual sense, it is bordered on two sides
by residential communities. At the same time it serves as a potential key trail link
between Foothills Park, portions of Portola Valley Ranch trails, and Windy Hill Open
Space Preserve. If this wildlife migration corridor and essential greenbelt link were cut,
there would be a negative impact throughout the mid-peninsula region.
Blue Oaks currently has major recreational value for Portola Valley residents and non-
residents who have heard of the area and frequently use it. As stated earlier, Blue Oaks
provides a habitat to endangered flora and fauna and contains features of special geologic,
archaeological and historic interest. All of the above make Blue Oaks an area of high
regional significance.
Committee • Save the Mariani Ranct,
Portola1
We, the undersigned, support the acquisition ' proposed
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Corrado Federico
2000 Fairway Drive
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Dear Mr. Federico:
Thank you for your recent letter about conflicts between mountain
bikes and other users -in the Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space
Preserve. At our January 27th Regular Meeting, the District's
Board of Directors reviewed your comments.
The safety of all preserve visitors is a primary concern to us.
The board recently adopted detailed trail use guidelines that
will help resolve trail use conflicts to provide for a safe and
enjoyable trail experience for a variety of users. We are in the
process of inventorying specific trail conditions and problems
and ,applying these guidelines to address them. The Purisima
Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve is high on the list of
preserves to receive this attention. The District has also
published a trail etiquette brochure to encourage courtesy among
all trail users. We are actively working with user groups to get
their input and help in resolving conflicts. We are encouraged
by the progress made thus far. Our staff is installing more
control and informational signs where needed. Also, our rangers
are patrolling problem areas more frequently. Rangers can issue
citations for reckless cycling when they witness the violation.
We will add you to the mailing list for future trails committee
meetings. We encourage you to attend and further express your
concerns.
Sincerely,
Betsy Crowder, President
Board of Directors
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Daniel Bernstein
n 911 S. Eldorado
San Mateo, CA 94402
Dear Mr. Bernstein:
At their regular meeting on January 27, the District's Board of
Directors reviewed your recent letter concerning dogs on District
preserves.
We understand your desire to be able to have your dog accompany
you on the trails. We do allow dogs on leashes in five of the
District preserves. However, the District's Board of Directors
has had to make a difficult decision to limit dog access based
upon a wide range of public opinion and information. Although
there are many responsible pet owners, some have allowed their
animals to frighten preserve visitors and chase wildlife. There
have been many documented incidents of wildlife killed by
uncontrolled dogs. The District preserves were created
principally to protect and encourage the proliferation of native
plant and animal species.
The Trail Use Guidelines did not attempt to address the issue of
dog use, which tends to relate to a different set of issues than
other types of trail use. The Board has a Dog Committee, which
recommended the current limited dog use policy as an interim
solution. The goal of the committee is to establish a permanent
dog policy that is sensitive to the needs of all the preserves
and to the public who visit the sites. The Dog Committee will be
meeting again with the goal of developing a policy for Board
adoption over the next several months. We encourage your
participation and will notify you when committee meetings are
scheduled.
Sincerely,
Betsy Crowder, President
Board of Directors
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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:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Hens,haw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
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Open Space
Meeting 93-03 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
January 27, 1993
AGENDA ITEM
Public Hearing -- Amendments to District's Conflict of Interest Code
GENERAI, MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION ` '.. /
Adoptg the attached resolution amending the Distnct s onflict of Interest Code.
Discussion: In accordance with Government Code Section 87306.5, the District is required to
review its Conflict of Interest Code. The proposed changes in the Code are:
1. Amending the designated positions list to include Board Members, General Manager,
Legal Counsel, Controller, Assistant General Manager/Land Acquisition Manager,
Planning Manager, Operations Manager, Public Affairs Manager, Administrative
Services Manager, and Consultant. The positions of Land Manager and Assistant
General Manager that were previously included in the Code should be deleted since the
former position was deleted and the latter position was reclassified in the District's
staffing reorganization plan.
2. A consultant disclosure category must be included in the Code in accordance with the
Political Reform Act. Consultant shall be included in the list of designated employees
and shall disclose pursuant to the broadest disclosure category in the Code subject to the
following limitation:
The general manager may determine in writing that a particular consultant, although a
"designated position," is hired to perform a range of duties that is limited in scope and
thus is not required to fully comply with the disclosure requirements of the Code. Such
written determination shall include a description of the consultant's duties and, based
upon that description, a statement of the extent of disclosure requirements. The general
manager's determination is a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in
the same manner and location of the Conflict of Interest Code. A consultant is any
natural person who provides under contract, information, advice, recommendation or
counsel to any agency.
You are required to conduct a public hearing to consider the Code amendments. As of the
writing of this report, the District Clerk has received no public comments regarding the proposed
changes.
The amended Conflict of Interest Code will be submitted to the Fair Political Practices
Commission for approval.
Prepared by:
Jean H. Fiddes
District Clerk
Contact person:
Same as above
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
AMENDING CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 81-02 the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District adopted a conflict of interest code pursuant to the Political Reform
Act of 1974, and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 87306.5 requires the review of the District's
Conflict of Interest Code, and
WHEREAS, the District, in accordance with Commission Regulation 18750.1 (2 Cal.
Code of Regs. Sec. 18750.1), has prepared code amendments, noticed affected employees and
the public of its intent to amend the code, and conducted a public hearing to consider the
amendments,
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District does herebyresolve to re Resolution No. 81-02 and adopt the amended Conflict of
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Interest Code as contained herein, to be effective upon the effective date of said new code.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
The Political Reform Act, Government Code Sections 81000, et seq., requires state and local
government agencies to adopt and promulgate Conflict of Interest Codes. The Fair Political
Practices Commission had adopted a regulation, 2 Cal. Adm. Code Section 18730, which
contains the terms of a standard Conflict of Interest Code, which can be incorporated by
reference, and which may be amended by the Fair Political Practices Commission to conform
to amendments in the Political Reform Act after public notice and hearings. Therefore, the
terms of 2 Cal. Adm. Code Section 18730 and any amendment to it duly adopted by the Fair
Political Practices Commission alongwith the attached Appendix in which officials and
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employees are designated and disclosure categories are set forth, are hereby incorporated by
reference and constitute the Conflict of Interest Code of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District, except as provided below.
Pursuant to Section 4(A) of the standard Code, designated employees shall file statements of
economic interests with the agency. Upon receipt of the statements of the Board Members and
General Manager, the agency shall retain the original of these statements in behalf of the Fair
Political Practices Commission.
Exception: The portion of land located within the District's acquisition planning area or within
two miles used primarily as the residence of the designated position, including up to three acres
in area surrounding such residence, shall not be considered an "interest in real property" for the
purposes of this Code and need not be reported, but the rest of any such land shall be reported
and its value declared.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE
MIIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
APPENDIX
Assigned
Designated Positions Disclosure Cate ones
Board Members 1, 2, 3
General Manager 1, 2, 3
Assistant General Manager/Land Acquisition Manager 1, 2, 3
Planning Manager 1, 2, 3
Operations Manager 1, 2, 3
Public Affairs Manager 1, 2, 3
Administrative Services Manager 1, 2, 3
Legal Counsel 1, 2, 3
Controller 1, 2, 3
Consultant* 1, 2, 3
Disclosure Categories
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Interests in real property are reportable interests if:
A. The real property to which the interest pertains is located in whole or in part within the
lane acquisition planning area as shown on the District's master plan, or within two miles
of the area, or within two miles of any land which is contemplated for use by the
District.
B. The portion of land located within the District's acquisition planning area or within two
miles, as hereinabove set forth, used principally as the residence of the designated
position, including up to three acres in area surrounding such residence, shall not be
considered an "interest in real property" for the purposes of this Code and need not be
reported, but the rest of any such land shall be reported and its value declared.
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A. Investments in any business entity of the type which, within the last two years, has
contracted with the District to provide services, supplies, materials, machinery or
equipment.
B. Investments in business entities which engage in building construction or design within
the District.
C. Investments in business entities which engage in the business of brokerage, acquisition
or disposal of real property within the jurisdiction.
D. Investments in business entities of the type which engage in the preparation of
Environmental Impact Reports and/or land appraisals.
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A. Income from any source of the type which, within the last twelve months, has contracted
with the District to provide services, supplies, materials, machinery or equipment.
B. Income from sources which engage in building construction or design within the District.
C. Income from sources which engage in the business of brokerage, acquisition or disposal
of real property within the jurisdiction.
D. Income from sources which engage in the preparation of environmental impact reports
and/or land appraisals.
*Consultant Disclosure Category
*Consultant shall be included in the list of designated employees and shall disclose pursuant to
the broadest disclosure category in the code subject to the following limitation:
The general manager may determine in writing that a particular consultant, although a
"designated position," is hired to perform a range of duties that is limited in scope and
thus is not required to fully comply with the disclosure requirements in this section.
Such written determination shall include a description of the consultant's duties and,
based upon that description, a statement of the extent of disclosure requirements. The
general manager's determination is a public record and shall be retained for public
inspection in the same manner and lo
cation ocatlon as this conflict of interest code.
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-93-23
Meeting 93-03
January 27, 1993
A E A G ND ITEM
Citizens Presentation on the Current Status of the Proposed Blue Oaks Subdivision in Portola
Valley
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
No action requested.
DISCUSSION
Anna Loy Nikkum of Portola Valley and possibly other concerned citizens will be at your
meeting to present their thoughts and ideas about the "Blue Oaks Subdivision" proposed for
the former Mariani Property (see attached map). Many citizens of the area would like to see
the entire property preserved as permanent open space. Also attached are numerous letters
received by the District which staff proposes to respond to after your discussion about the
presentation.
Prepared by:
L. Craig Britton, Assistant General Manager
Contact person:
Same as above
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:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin, Ieena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-93-21
Meeting 93-03
January 27, 1993
AGENDA ITEM
Acceptance of a Gift to Fund Construction of the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve Disc
Line Bypass Trail
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Accept and acknowledge the proposed generous gift from Noel and Karen Calvin to
fund the construction costs of building the disc-line bypass trail on Monte Bello Open
Space Preserve.
2. Reinstate the project to construct the disc-line bypass trail.
DISCUSSION
Noel and Karen Calvin are neighbors to the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve on Monte
Bello Road in Palo Alto. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin have generously offered to fund the
construction cost up to $10,000 for the trail that will connect Monte Bello Road and Canyon
Trail. The trail is commonly known as the "disc-line bypass trail." The project is estimated
to cost between $8,000 and $10,000.
Funding for the trail construction was originally included in the fiscal year 1992-1993
budget. The project funding was eliminated during the budget revisions completed in
December 1992. Most likely, funding for the project would not have been available for
several years without the Calvins' offer to fund the construction.
Prepared by:
Mary Gundert, Open Space Planner
Contact person:
Same as above
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:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginn Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
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Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-93-20
Meeting 93-03
January 27, 1993
AGENDA ITEM
Trail Use Guidelines and Mitigation Measures
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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Adopt the Trail Use Guidelines and Mitigation Measures as contained in report R-93-10 and as
amended in this report.
Discussion: On January 13, 1993 you tentatively adopted the Trail Use Guidelines and
Mitigation Measures (see report R-93-10). Two changes were made at your meeting and are
as follows:
A. The third comment in Section 4.0 of the Trail Use Guidelines now reads,
"Analyzing trail use conflicts may reveal information about users
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displaced to other parks and preserves where conflicts are not so prevalent."
B. Section 4.7 of the Mitigation Measures, titled Volunteer Construction and
Maintenance, has been changed from a "low" to "moderate" rating for relative
effectiveness.
No further comments have been received from the public.
Prepared by:
Del Woods, Senior Open Space Planner
Contact person:
Same as above
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 ofOirectors:Pete siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Win de Wit
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Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-93-19
Meeting 93-03
January 27, 1993
AGENDA ITEM
Annual Review of the Relative Site Emphasis Plan and Schedule for Use and Management
Plan Reviews
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Relative Site Emphasis Plan and Use and Management Plan Target Review
Schedule as contained in report R-93-13 and amended in this report.
DISCUSSION
You tentatively adopted the Relative Site Emphasis Plan and Use and Management Plan
Target Review Schedule at your January 13, 1993 meeting (see report R-93-13). Two
changes to the plan were discussed at your meeting. First, an entrance sign at Rancho San
Antonio Open Space Preserve was added to next year's capital improvement plan. Secondly,
staff mentioned the possibility of securing private funds for the construction of the Disc Line
Trail at Monte Bello Open Space Preserve. This funding has been confirmed and is also the
subject of another item on this agenda. The project will be added to next year's capital
improvement plan, assuming approval at your meeting.
No further comments have been received from the public.
Prepared by:
Del Woods, Senior Open Space Planner
Contact person:
Same as above
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 o/Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-93-22
Meeting 92-03
January 27, 1993
AGENDA ITEM
Plan for Compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS" ,
1. Adopt the ADA Plan as District policy (see report R-93-08 with draft Plan attached).
2. Amend the existing Site Emphasis Policy, Addendum number 1, Section E, Accessibility
to the Public, to add the criterion: "Does the site offer opportunities to provide access
for persons with disabilities?"
DISCUSSION
The draft ADA Plan has been revised to reflect the comments made by the board at the regular
meeting of January 13, 1993. These revisions are highlighted below. The ADA Plan has not
been reissued with this report in the interest of conserving labor and paper. Comments from
staff, which are eliitorial in nature, have also been incorporated in the revisions, but have not
been reproduced here.
1. Page 14, Section V - title changed from "Access Objectives and Policies" to "Access
Goals and Policies."
2. The title "Objective" on page 14 has been changed to "Goal" and the statement has been
amended as follows:
It is the District's
goal to provide access to its
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activities and programs, including employment, and
to its open space preserves, facilities, and trails, to
all persons, regardless of physical limitations,
consistent with the constraints of the natural
landscape and the District's resources.
3. In item 7 on page 15, "Section VIV is revised to "Section VHI."
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:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Han ko,Betsy Crowder,Wirn de Wit
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4. In item 8a on page 15, "Section VI" is revised to "Section VII."
5. Chart A on page 19, a summary of the trail projects from the 5 year CIP, is revised to
reflect the current CIP, and Chart B on page 22 will reflect the Target Use and
Management Plan Schedule.
6. The summary paragraphs on 'Budget and Schedule for Access Improvements" on page
17 are revised to reflect the current CIP and Target Use and Management Plan Schedule.
7. In references to Chart A on page 17, and in the Chart itself, the term "Whole Access"
is revised to "full access," to avoid conflict with the Whole Access organization.
8. The date in item 1 on page 24 should have been 1993 rather than 1992. The date has
been deleted since this measure has been completed.
Some staff comments regarding the standards for the three levels of trail access have not been
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addressed in the revisions because it is anticipated that these issues can be resolved more clearly
in the context of detailed trail inventory and application of the Trail Use Guidelines. The ADA
Plan will be brought back to the Board for amendment in the event these studies indicate specific
changes.
The ADA Plan is available to the public upon request from the Planning Manager. A copy will
be kept in the lobby.
Prepared by:
Randy Anderson, Planning Manager
Contact person:
Same as above
Open Space
R-93-14 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 93-03
January 27, 1993
AGENDA ITEM
Strategic Plan for the Nineties
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Affirm the priorities, at least in the long-term, of the District's draft Strategic Plan for the
Nineties.
Discussion: After briefly discussing the Strategic Plan for the Nineties at your January 13
meeting, you continued the item to your January 27 meeting for an in-depth discussion.
Copies of the draft Strategic Plan for the Nineties (see report R-93-11) are available at the
District office. Attached for your review is a copy of my June 26, 1991 memorandum (M-
91-02) on ideas for major supplemental funding.
Prepared by:
H. Grench,
General Manager
Contact person:
Same as above
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
M-91-02
MEMORANDUM
June 26, 1991
TO: Board of Directors
FROM H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: Ideas for Major Supplemental Funding
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Listed below are some thoughts on major funding possibilities for
the District. Attached, also food for thought, are two pages in
draft form consultant Dr. Judith Knofsky prepared earlier in
connection with my strategic planning report .
I . Possible sources of funding:
A. Parcel excise tax
1 . Need authority from legislature
2. Public vote would be required in MROSD (June 1992
the earliest general election)
3. Proceeds would go into District ' s general fund;
usable for acquisition, development, operations,
and debt service
B. Bond measure
1. Support constitutional amendment to reduce public
vote requirement from 2/3 to simple majority (June
1992 statewide ballot at the earliest)
2 . Public vote required in MROSD (November 1992 is the
next general election date after June 1992)
3. Proceeds would go into a capital fund for
acquisition and development only, which could free-
up existing revenues now going to these purposes
II. Problematic sources of major funding:
A. Special tax
1 . Would require 2/3 vote of electorate
2 . Could be used for any designated purposes such as
acquisition and development
B. District-wide benefit assessment district
1 . May need authority from legislature
2 . Complex procedure, if unequal assessments
C. Statewide initiative modeled after Proposition 70
2 . Planning and Conservation League has new initiative
on hold pending actions by governor and legislature
2 . If on ballot at all , unlikely before 1994 .
M-91-02 Page two
A public opinion survey could seek information about constituents '
knowledge of the District, use of preserves, degree of support for
various types , amounts, uses and durations of supplemental tax,
etc. A survey at an early date would not only provide such
information to the Board but would also help determine what kinds
of information the District needed to provide the public to
establish the need for additional funding.
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(2) HOW CAN WE BEST ASSEMBLE THOSE RESOURCES?
As discussed above, the District will need to supplement its
resources by (dollar amount) between now and the year 2005 . It
would be unrealistic to rely on potential state or federal grants
for this amount of money. Acquiring these resources would be
most easily -- and securely -- achieved through passage of a
supplemental funding measure.
The District should pursue placing on the 1992 ballot a District-
wide funding measure to provide (dollar amount) in additional
resources to enable the District to complete its acquisition
program.
If it does not , or if such a measure fails, the District will not
be able to complete its acquisition of the greenbelt by 2005 . In
fact , with land prices rising at the pace of the past decade , the
District may find itself -- failing an increase in revenues --
forced to a increasing needs of
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land management and public services, and without ongoing re-
sources for acquisition.
Supplementing District resources via a public vote in 1992 will
be possible only if we begin right now to research and create a
base for such a vote. The experience of other park and open
space districts teaches us that a half-hearted effort will not
succeed. A strongcommitment b the Board will ensure that the
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pieces are put together for a vote to take place and for it to
pass; without such a strong commitment , we will fail to secure
the needed resources.
If the Board makes this commitment , the District ' s workplan over
the next two years should reflect the importance of the success
of this effort to the District 's future.
I recommend that the Board decide that it and the staff will
undertake the following tasks:
Project #1 : Establish a (Board?) committee to more precise-
ly define what should be put on the ballot .
Ascertain legal requirements for placing measures on the
ballot . Carry out a thorough analysis of the District ' s
needs, in greater detail than that presented above, to
determine the amount of addition resources that should be
sought . Examine alternative methods of increasing revenues
(bonds, assessment district , etc . ) .
Project #2 : Research how other park and open space dis-
tricts have laid the groundwork for similar revenue enhancement
measures , and how the measures have been proposed and promoted.
Determine the best approach for District supporters to use
in terms of structure and themes, consistent with limitations on
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how District funds can be used in such campaigns.
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Project #3 : Begin discussions with opinion leaders within
the District regarding their potential support for such a ballot
measure.
Individuals contacted first should be those in the public
and private sectors who have been supportive of the Dis-
trict ' s work, including POST directors and staff , other
environmental and open space groups, elected officials at
all levels, and District volunteers, docents, and donors.
Commit the District ' s Director and the General Manager to
make these contacts and marshall the level of support needed
for a successful undertaking.
a Find non-profit interested in commissioning
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public opinion poll to better understand how the District is
perceived and which of its programs currently possess the great-
est public support.
The poll should be useful to the District as part of - its
work as well as in shaping of the ballot measure and
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the campaign for it . For example, the poll would help the
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District determine what y
money for public access improvement would be the most easily
supported by the public .
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provide solid results within the next year and a half .
This program should generate greater awareness of and com-
mitment to the District ' s mission of protecting a continuous
greenbelt , and the role of land acquisition in achieving
that mission. It should reach those who currently use the
District ' s lands, District volunteers and donors, and the
broader voting-age public.
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Open Space
R-93-16 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 93-3
January 27, 1993
AGENDA ITEM
Final Adoption of the Public Affairs Plan.
GENERAL MANAGER'SRECOMMENDATI N
Approve the attached Public Affairs Plan, as revised.
Discussion: The Draft Public Affairs Plan was reviewed at your meeting of November 4,
1992. At that time, you approved the general approach, direction and scope of the plan.
Directors' comments and recommendations have been incorporated into the document now
before you for final approval.
In light of the District's uncertain economic climate, it should be noted that the plan is flexible
and may be altered, with the Board's consent, to reflect changing circumstances. Approval of
this plan does not constitute approval of the budget contained therein. The proposed budget for
fiscal year 1993-94 will include funding for elements of the Public Affairs Plan, subject to Board
approval. As noted in this document, the budget for the two public opinion polls proposed for
the 1993-94 fiscal year is not included as part of the Public Affairs Plan. It is a separate budget
item in the proposed Public Affairs program budget.
Three levels of implementation for the plan were originally developed. In the plan now before
you, a prudent "medium" level of implementation is proposed, which allows for a fairly
ambitious program while remaining aware of the current and upcoming budget considerations.
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1994 funding measure this an
program is apossible
While one goal of the public affairs g p
outlines the public/community relations actions that the District should undertake regardless of
whether or not a measure is pursued.
The plan takes into account earlier communications strategy discussions, including committee
meetings and workshops held in the fall of 1991, and strategic plan activities.
Prepared by:
Malcolm Smith
Public Affairs Manager
Contact:
Sa
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Public Affairs Plan
for the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
January 27, 1992
Basic Policy Objective
"The District will educate and make clearly visible to the public the
purposes and actions of the District, and will actively encourage public
communication and involvement in District Activities. "
(Basic Policy Objective #4 from Draft Strategic Plan, dated July 29, 1992)
Situation Analysis
Now in its 20th year, the District has proven to be a great success. It has
acquired 35,000 acres of open space, opened to the public 23 preserves and
over 250 miles of trails, and permanently preserved the scenic backdrop for
much of northwestern Santa Clara County and southern San Mateo County.
The District's docent programs "play" to capacity crowds, and the volunteer
programs effectively augment operations.
The District's stewardship of the public's money and lands is exemplary, as
evidenced by the thousands of people who use the preserves every week, and
by those that actively support the District's goals and objectives. Clearly, the
District has successfully carried out the tasks and reached many of the goals
set forth at its inception.
Today, the District faces a number of new challenges and opportunities. To
move into the second 20 years and continue our policy of maximizing land
acquisition and maintaining/improving the preserve facilities, more secure
funding has now become a priority. This need is especially critical in light of
the State's budget problems, and the general economic environment in the
Bay Area, the State and the country as a whole.
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To achieve the level c.. public awareness and support rt_.,zssary to achieve its
short- and long-term goals, the District needs to carry out the following
Communications Objective:
"Generate additional public support for completing the greenbelt by
increasing the positive perception and awareness of the District's mission,
objectives, accomplishments, programs, and effective management of public
lands and financial resources. "
By successfully carrying out the strategies related to this objective, the
District will gain the maximum level of positive awareness, name recognition
and recall -- all of which will lead to a wider base of support. The public has
the right to know, and the need to know of the successes of the District, to be
aware of and provide input to decisions, and to share in those decisions and
the resulting accomplishments. A sense of urgency must be expressed to the
audiences. The future of open space depends on the actions we take today.
A balance must be struck between publicizing the District's facilities and
visitor a manageable lev 1 Increased awareness of the
maintaininguse t oe .
District and its facilities will lead to increased usage and land management
costs. It is nonetheless necessary to raise the overall level of awareness
among the general population, if the Districts goals are to be achieved.
There is an obvious risk involved; however, the rewards may be deemed well
worth the possible land management impacts. These rewards include
increased appreciation and respect for preserved lands and the environment; a
greater awareness of and support for the District; and a better understanding
and acceptance of minimal preserve development. Any special events or site-
specific outreach will concentrate on preserves that will best accommodate an
increase in use (Site Emphasis Policy).
With those issues in mind, this will be a broad-based program concentrating
on a wide reach through a variety of mediums. This plan will address an
initial two-year period of activity, and will remain flexible enough to meet
changing circumstances. As the initial two-year period comes to a close, the
plan will be re-evaluated and updated to address the next two years, and so
on. Throughout the program implementation, the District must maintain a
posture of frugality, austerity and economy, using the public's money as
wisely and efficiently as possible. This will be especially important in the
production of collateral materials, but also applies to events and the use of
sponsors, interns, volunteers, etc.
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In general, many of ti.- proposed activities are staff int.__.sive, rather than
production-oriented. This fact will be critical to the efficient budgeting for
this program, but will, of course, have its own set of resource and staff-time
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members, staff and volunteers will be necessary for success.
This plan addresses many of the public/community relations actions that the
District should take in order to raise the public's awareness, appreciation and
respect for open space preservation. These activities are in no way dependent
on whether or not a funding measure is placed on the ballot at some future
date, although all the activities will certainly be a positive contribution to any
future campaign.
Functions that must be undertaken outside the District administration related
to a possible funding measure (ie, "Friends of the District" campaign
organization) are not addressed in this plan. However, through its public and
community outreach activities, the District and Board should develop a
separate and autonomous "Friends of the District" organization to explore
funding alternatives, including a ballot measure. Ideally, a committee of this
sort should be formed no later than mid-1993. Coordination with POST, the
new Santa Clara County Open Space Authority and other organizations will
be crucial.
Research should be performed to determine what other issues may be put
before the voters in the near future which would compete with a possible
District funding measure, and what kind of organized opposition there may be
to a possible future funding measure.
The plan takes into account earlier communications strategy discussions,
including committee meetings (June 1 and May 22, 1991), and workshops
(October, 1991), and is consistent with the District's draft strategic plan dated
July 29, 1992. In addition to following the strategic plan's Basic Policy
Objective #4, this public affairs plan includes the implementation of many
tasks from the 1991 committee meetings and workshops.
Budget note: this plan includes estimated costs for each of the proposed tasks.
The dollar amounts provided are based on full implementation of each task.
However, in light of recent developments in the District's budget situation,
alternative levels of implementation will be considered. These alternatives are
being developed in conjunction with other budget plans for all District
programs.
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Target Audiences
1. District residents who are unaware of District programs and facilities
(Includes specific ethnic communities to be identified)
2. Media (editorial/general coverage; partial list only)
Print:
San Jose Mercury News - West Valley and Peninsula sections
Peninsula Times Tribune
Palo Alto Weekly
Los Gatos Weekly Times
Saratoga News
Cupertino Courier
Cupertino Scene
Los Altos Town Crier
Redwood City Almanac
Country Almanac
The Metro
San Mateo Times
The Business Journal
Belmont/San Carlos Enquirer
San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Examiner
The View (Mountain View)
Sunnyvale Valley Journal
(also appropriate regional or national magazines such as Sunset,
Peninsula, etc.)
Electronic:
KNTV 11
KICU 36
KRON 4
KGO 7
KPIX 5
KQED 9
Local cable stations
KCBS, KGO, KLIV, KQED FM, NPR radio
3. Elected officials at the local, state and federal levels, parks commissions
and trails committees within the District/sphere of influence
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4. Private sector leads.. throughout the District
Corporate
Service Organizations
Chambers of Commerce
5. Original supporters, ie, founders of the Open Space District
6. Students/educators:
Selected elementary, junior high and senior high schools within the
District
All colleges within District
7. Environmental/conservation/youth/parks organizations
8. Existing visitors, contributors, user groups, preserve neighbors, and
supporters of the District's programs/facilities
Key messages for all target audiences:
1. Background/mission/general information on the MROSD
2. Accomplishments and successes of the MROSD
3. How the MROSD has effectively and efficiently
used/leveraged the public's money
4. How MROSD is (and will continue) improving the quality of life for
residents within the District - what are the benefits of open space to
individual residents
5. Why the MROSD is in need of additional funding
6. What the public will get, specifically, for its support for additional
funding.
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Phasing Of Strategies
As mentioned previously, this plan will address an initial two-year program
period, to be followed by updated two-year plans. The two phases mentioned
here are within only the initial two-year period.
Phase I -- Present through December 1993:
This phase will build a base of support, hopefully bringing together many of
the individuals who will actively join in future efforts. In general, it will
include contact with each of the target audiences, with an early emphasis on
those that can be solicited to actively participate in the District's community
outreach (primarily target audiences 5, 7 and 8)
Phase H -- January 1994 through November, 1994:
This phase will include maintaining and re-contacting all target audiences,
with a stronger focus on the broader segments (target audiences 1, 2, 3, 4,
6). Those active supporters gained in Phase I can be used to assist in reaching
more people in Phase II.
While there may be a relative emphasis on certain target audiences during
each phase, it should be noted that aggressive outreach will be performed
toward all target audiences during both phases.
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A public opinion survey will be taken in earl 1993, to be used as a baseline
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for evaluating the success of the public affairs activities. If resources permit,
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effectiveness of the campaign. Based on those results, the District will make
any necessary changes or adjustments to the program to maximize its
effectiveness. As the program progresses, all quantitative aspects of the goals
will be tracked, to provide a running score on how well we are reaching our
audiences.
In addition, a final survey should be performed in early 1994 to judge the
overall effectiveness of the campaign and the degree to which the goals were
met. It will also provide a basis for a final decision on whether or not to
pursue a funding measure in 1994. Since these surveys relate primarily to the
possibility of a funding measure, their expense is not included in this plan,
but is a separate item in the Public Affairs Budget.
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Strategies - ,or Reaching The Target. Audiences
1. District residents who are unaware of District ro rams
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Goal: Create a medium level of positive awareness and recall among the
general District population, by the end of 1994
(Note: for the purposes of this plan, a "medium level of positive awareness"
will equal a 50% increase above the baseline level of positive awareness,
measured via the public opinion surveys)
As noted in the previous section, the first of three public opinion surveys
should be done in the spring of 1993 to test awareness, perception, usage,
and the potential for additional financial support. A follow-up survey should
be performed in late 1993, which will gauge the program's effectiveness, and
a final poll should be done in early 1994, which will assist in making the
final decision on whether or not to attempt a ballot measure in 1994.
In addition, a visitor profile should be prepared through written surveys to be
made available at the preserve trailheads, either through volunteer survey-
takers or via a reply card. Statistics on frequency, location and type of usage
will be valuable in targeting additional audiences for outreach at a later date.
The strategies suggested in later sections for reaching all other target
audiences will also reach this broad audience segment. In addition to the
strategies noted under other audiences, the District should:
For immediate and ongoing implementation:
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Review and modify slide show for presentations to groups in all targets.
Compile lists of bicycle, horse, and hiking clubs and retail stores within
District; use as a channel for information distribution and to gain
volunteers.
Organize and schedule presentations to interested homeowner,
neighborhood and senior citizen groups.
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Create a Distric, presence at all organized uses o� District land or
historic buildings on District property (provide our collateral materials,
mention the District in their collateral materials, etc.); improve signage
at these sites to maintain awareness of District involvement.
Use the display boards/collateral materials distribution at libraries,
shopping malls, government building lobbies, and city or county public
events, such as 4th of July festivals, Art & Wine festivals, and other
community events; utilize docents and volunteers where feasible.
Develop additional channels of distribution for materials in public
locations such as libraries, county and city government buildings,
chambers of commerce, convention centers, real estate offices, etc.
Provide field staff with organized kits of information for distribution.
For implementation b the end of 1992:
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Use the 20th Anniversary events as a means to begin building a higher
awareness level among the general population within the District.
Develop and maintain mailing lists for possible mailings of short
information pieces to a wide range of people within the District. Also
categorize by geographic, elected official, public agency/government
staff, preserve visitors, etc.
Include visitor surveys with any collateral materials to be
mailed/handed out from District office or at presentations, and provide
at trailheads.
Review trailhead information signage and upgrade where feasible.
Provide docents with public affairs "key messages" for dissemination
during their outreach activities.
For implementation in 1993:
Organize and schedule five "Meet the District" town meetings, as an
opportunity for residents to obtain materials, meet staff, view displays,
etc. Include a local legislator. One meeting per three cities.
Plan and implement community events, ie, "Preserve Open House."
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Consider organs.,.,ig a "mystery photo" contest (N,.th local newspaper)
("Find This Place In Open Space") where readers are asked to identify
the location of the mystery photo(s) in a series of newspaper spots.
Increase use of the Daniels Nature Center as a distribution point for
materials and information; utilize volunteers.
Organize an "Art of Open Space" art/photo competition in cooperation
with the Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Consider organizing "Run for Open Space" 10K run.
Produce a "threats and opportunities" graphic to depict development
pressures and the need for continued support for open space.
Consider multi-ethnic outreach, where appropriate, and longer term
programs consistent with the District's changing demographics.
Consider direct mail to all residents/all new residents.
For implementation in 1994:
Consider including a District informational insert with utility bills in
District cities, and/or item in utility newsletters, and newspapers.
Consider using pre-movie slide advertising at movie theaters in District.
Consider production and sales of District calendar or holiday cards, if
self-supporting
Consider using bus board advertising (if donated or reduced rate).
Collateral materials:
Review all existing collateral materials and upgrade as needed
Finalize and print general information brochure
Produce and distribute collateral materials in second language(s)
Examine the need for a new piece directed to non-users
Create visitor survey
Produce a "key messages" fact sheet for distribution
Produce a map or "threats & opportunities" graphic
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Estimated costs in au—tion to other, ongoing public a,_..Irs activities):
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1992-93 Consultant for one survey $6 000
Printing of 10,000 trailhead
surveys: $500
Photo enlargements: $500
Additional slides: $300
Initial print order for general
info brochure: $5,000
1993-94 Town meetings expense: $1,000
Consultant fees for "Art of Open
Space" event: $3,000
Production of "threats and
opportunities" graphic: $6,000
Translation and printing of general
information brochure in second
language: $750
Postage for mass mailings: $17,500
Printing of general
information brochures: $15,000
Purchase of slide and bus board
advertising space: $3,500
Other public events: $2,000
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2. Media
Goal: Establish and maintain media relations and obtain positive
coverage/news item once per month, on average, through 1994
For immediate and ongoing implementation:
Prepare comprehensive media list encompassing the District, its sphere
of influence and nearby major urban centers.
Establish contact with all media representatives who report on
environmental, conservation, nature and government issues (send a
letter introducing the new public affairs manager, and make follow up
introduction calls to critical media).
Create and distribute three public service announcements (one for 24th
Anniversary, two generalized); work with electronic media to air public
service announcements.
Maintain a proactive posture with the media in regards to upcoming
issues of concern or controversy, as well as for positive issues.
Involve local media in any special events and activities.
Establish positive editorial coverage where applicable (on major issues).
For implementation by the end of 1992:
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Developmetered press releasee s
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interest r t to (primarily print;various media rimaril rint• wider issues will include
electronic).
For implementation 91993:
Develop and promote general interest stories to print media; try to get
at least one preserve featured (as a story or just an information "box")
every month in major papers; promote docent and volunteer programs
as human interest stories.
Develop outlines and/or write articles for regional and national
magazines.
Publicize the District's actions to accommodate the physically impaired,
and District's work towards ADA goals.
Obtain coverage/stories on "Bay Area Backroads" or other tv/radio
shows of a similar nature.
Collateral materials:
Review existing press kit and update/revise as needed.
Write "turn-key" articles
Produce public service announcements/video news release
Estimated costs (in addition to other, ongoing public affairs activities):
None
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3. Elected local, star, and federal officials
Goal: Become the recognized experts in, and resource for, open space
information; provide information to each elected official twice per year,
through 1994
For immediate and ongoing implementation:
Organize and schedule informational/update briefings by staff or
Director(s) twice a year for the following:
City Councilmembers/staff for all cities in District;
Board of Supervisor members/staff for three counties in District;
State representatives/staffs in District;
Federal representatives/staffs in District;
Interested board and commission members throughout District.
These may take place as luncheon meetings at District offices or as
special VIP preserve tours/luncheons hosted by Board members.
Provide "one-on-one" meetings with elected officials at their offices, if
appropriate.
Invite newly elected officials to lunch briefings.
Ensure attendance by staff or Director( ) major at major political events
involving elected officials.
Involve/invite elected officials to all special events/community
meetings.
Collateral materials:
Use existing press/information kits
Estimated costs (in addition to other, ongoing public affairs activities):
1992-93 Lunches for briefings: $500
1993-94 Lunches for briefings: $500
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4. Private Sector Le, _ers
Goal: Create a medium level of awareness and recall among the identified
private sector groups; reach 50% of all service and professional
organizations, large corporations and chambers of commerce within the
District, by the end of 1994
For immediate and ongoing implementation:
Service Organizations Speakers Bureau
Create list of all service organizations (Kiwanis, Lions, etc.)
(Research/obtain from Bay Area Ridge Trail or others)
Produce general script for short presentations
Create/prepare written information for presentations
Examine need for/modify slide show for presentations
Identify speakers:
Members of the Board
Herb Grench
John Escobar
Craig Britton
Malcolm Smith
Jean Fiddes
Randy Anderson
Other appropriate ro riate office or field staff
Reps from other local Open Space
organizations
Schedules speakers at groups' meetings on a rotating basis to
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cover each club/chapter once per year, with one heavier
scheduling timed to occur between May and October, 1994.
Implement speaking engagements
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Corporate Spea. . s Bureau
Same as above, except create list of professional organizations,
(Peninsula Marcom Assoc, AEA, real estate organizations, etc).
Prepare materials, schedule and implement speaking engagements
at their meetings.
Corporate events
Through contacts made above, or through corporate human
resources departments (or other contacts available) obtain list of
all corporate events (Earth Day activities, Transportation Fairs,
Health/Environment Fairs) where a display is appropriate
Update display boards, photos and captions
Identify staff to attend the events (volunteers/docents/regular
staff/light duty operations staff)
Schedule Open Space displays at events, or as a stand-alone
display in a corporate cafeteria, lobby or other common area
(including hotels)
Chambers of Commerce
Provide display at all chambers of commerce mixers and other
appropriate chamber events.
Make presentations to chamber executive committees, by General
Manager or Director.
Utilize chambers as a channel for information distribution.
Provide articles/information for chamber newsletters.
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For implementation — 1993:
Corporate Breakfast/Lunch
Create list of high-level corporate representatives, utilizing
Board's contacts, or others.
Set up "Breakfast (or lunch) With Herb," a get-acquainted-with-
the-District mixer at the District offices, at a host corporation, or
as part of a special VIP site tour.
Set up several of these events, to cover corporations in different
geographic areas until all corporate contacts have been involved.
Corporate newsletters
Obtain/create list of corporate newsletters and editors.
Write short feature articles about the District and its programs.
Make contact with editors, pitch stories as is, or as background
information for them to write article; might be best to stress
facilities usage, hiking/biking.
Publicize docent hikes/set up special VIP site tours for groups of
corporate newsletter editors.
Collateral materials:
Write presentation scripts
Update slide show(s)
Write "turn-key" newsletter articles
Estimated costs (in addition to other, ongoing public affairs activities):
1992-93 Copy revised slide show $150
Food for corporate breakfast/lunches $400
1993-94 Food for corporate breakfast/lunches $500
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5. Original supporte,., ie, founders of the Open Spt._.. District
Goal: Reacquaint the founders and original supporters with the District's
goals and objectives, and its needs for the immediate future; rebuild a base of
support among a majority of the founders/original supporters by the end of
1993
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For immediate and ongoing implementation:
Obtain lists of original organizers/supporters of the Open Space District
Create a merge letter outlining the District's new public affairs goals,
our upcoming challenges and our need for their help.
For implementation by the end of 1992:
Use the Founders Day Dinner in November (20th Anniversary) as a
forum to reacquaint them with the District and to solicit their assistance
with the upcoming challenges.
Produce an "official" written District history/fact sheet for distribution.
For implementation in 1993:
Utilize the list of founders and strong supporters to generate letter
writingcampaign (letters to the editor and to garner others' support)
and for volunteers during campaign.
Collateral materials:
Write copy for letter to go to all founders
Write District histor
y
Create suggested content for support letters
Estimated costs (in addition to other, ongoing public affairs activities):
1992-93 Postage for mailings $500
Printing of official historical
fact sheet $500
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6. Students/educator
Goal: Create a medium level of awareness among students and educators;
create a new channel of distribution to parents; gain media coverage of the
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school outreach program; reach 50 schools, including colleges, by the end of
1994
For implementation in 1993-1994:
Elementary:
Three options are presented for elementary schools.
1. A ranger with a marked District truck and display boards/collateral
materials could park at a school, and the classes could rotate out to see
him/her. This could include a short presentation, or just answer
questions and hand out brochures.
2. Sponsor an art contest asking kids to visit open space, then
paint/draw a picture from their favorite preserve (encourages use); then
have judging event at one preserve; feature art in a future newsletter;
publicize this contest with the media.
3. A presentation to grades three through six; includes handouts and
possibly video/slide show; will be interactive and will stress
preservation of natural habitat and animals on the open space preserves.
Student materials are also for parents, including a "letter to parents".
Program will include mailing of District materials directly to teachers.
Junior/Senior high schools:
For J junior/senior high schools the District could sponsor onsor a P
photography contest, asking students to photograph a scene from their
favorite preserve (encourages use); winner(s) will be featured in an
Annual Report. Or, consider an essay contest. Also, promote use of
District lands for field trips, research projects and volunteer projects.
In addition, the program could include the display boards set up in an
area where interested classes (environmental studies, government,
biology, etc. can visit and hear short presentation, including handouts;
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College:
For colleges, program could consist of setting up the mobile display in
a common area staffed only during certain hours (or unstaffed);
Contact instructors in relevant areas of study (environmental, geology,
biology, government) to arrange for special projects for students or to
offer presentation to classes.
Compile list of the 50 elementary schools and 20 junior/senior high
schools closest to any preserve, and any schools which have already
been involved in District activities; also list all colleges within District
Prepare materials for distribution at school events or assemblies
(consider production of new piece targeted to elementary students)
Prepare general script for short presentation, including input from
school district personnel; need one script for elementary, and one for
junior/senior; prepare script for colleges as needed
Contact targeted schools and schedule contests, presentations, displays,
projects or events
Collateral materials:
Consider unique brochure/fact sheet for elementary schools (coloring
book/poster)
Write scripts for presentations
Estimated costs (in addition to other, ongoing public affairs activities):
1993-94 Consultant for art and photography
contests $2,000
Production of brochure/fact sheet
for elementary schools $2,500
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7. Environmental/co�..,ervation/youth/parks organiza...ons
Goal: Become the recognized leaders in open space issues; secure written
support of at least 80% of all groups
For immediate and ongoing implementation:
Meet with EBRPD to obtain more information on their successful bond
measure.
Update the comprehensive list of all organizations such as the Audubon
Society, Sierra Club, Boy Scouts, Environmental Volunteers, Trail
Center, POST, etc.
Provide articles/information for all organizations' newsletters.
Ensure attendance by staff at county park & rec meetings, or meetings
of any other related organizations where issues of mutual importance
will be discussed.
Continue involvement in Bay Area Open Space Council activities.
For implementation in 1993-1994:
Distribute general information brochure through these organizations (at
their offices, in their mailings).
Organize and schedule informational briefings to these groups on the
status of the District programs, and our upcoming goals and challenges;
can take place at their site or at District offices.
Solicit their assistance in upcoming events.
Do special mailings to these groups informing of upcoming need for
additional support.
Organize a method for letter writing campaign (implement when
needed).
Work with various environmental and open space conservation groups
(POST, etc.) to encourage the formation of a "Friends of the District"
committee that might take the lead in any future funding efforts.
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Offer displays, .-ars, etc. for any Bay Area com,,_;,nces of parks and
recreation or open space organizations.
Collateral materials:
Create suggested content for support letters
Estimated costs (in addition to other, ongoing public affairs activities):
1993-94 Postage for special mailings $2,000
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S. Existing visitors, .__.ghbors, contributors, user gi ,ps and
supporters of the District's programs/facilities
Goal: Reach 50% of all preserve visitors; reach 100% of District neighbors,
contributors, user groups and support groups
For immediate implementation:
Make sure all mailing lists of visitors, volunteers, docents,
contributors, neighbors, user groups, etc are up to date and accurate.
For implementation by the end of 1992:
Insert visitor profile survey cards in preserve brochures, and/or arrange
for staff, volunteers or docents to distribute and collect on-site.
Utilize docent program to distribute additional/updated information on
District issues.
For implementation in 1993-1994
Compile visitor profile statistics and use to target mailings (to
hike/bike/horse clubs, etc. or other groupings).
Do special mailings to all support groups informing of upcoming need
for additional support.
Organize a method for letter writing campaign (implement later).
Perform outreach to neighbors via workshops, mailings, involvement in
neighborhood events and functions, etc., indicating need for support.
Collateral materials:
Write letter soliciting support
Create suggested content for support letters
Estimated costs (in addition to other, ongoing public affairs activities):
1992-93 Postage for special mailings $2,000
1993-94 Postage for special mailings $2,000
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Total estimated "plan .,osts for 1992-93,
at full implementation
(in addition to other, ongoing public
affairs activities, and exclusive of
salaries): $16,350
Total estimated "plan" costs for 1993-94,
at a medium level of implementation
(in addition to other, ongoing public
affairs activities, and exclusive of
salaries): $58,250
Other potential costs:
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Estimated 1993-94 salary/benefits for one
additional public affairs employee,
or equivalent from existing staff
resources: $32,500
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Open ,Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-93-15
Meeting 93-03
January 27, 1993
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AGENDA ITEM
Proposed Property Management Agreement with Peninsula Open Space Trust for Former
Liles Property
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the Board President to sign the Liles property management agreement with
Peninsula Open Space Trust for the former Liles property.
DISCUSSION
On December 15, 1992, Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) acquired the 63 acre Liles
property. The property is adjacent to the Cathedral Oaks Area of the Sierra Azul Open Space
Preserve and would be a desirable addition to the preserve. It would be desirable to acquire
the property from POST when funding is available. The District has recently applied for a
Cal Trans Enhancement and Mitigation Grant to assist in acquiring this and other properties
in the area.
POST acquired the property for eventual sale to the District. In the interim, POST has asked
the District to manage the property in conjunction with the ongoing management of the
surrounding open space preserve. The attached management agreement has been approved
for form by District counsel.
DESCRIPTION (see attached map)
This undeveloped 63 acre property lies on the south side of Soda Springs Canyon about one
mile east of Lexington Reservoir. The property is a short distance north of Soda Springs
Road. The Cathedral Oaks Area of the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve is adjacent to the
property on the south and west side. Lands of San Jose Water Company bound the property
to the north and private lands are located to the east.
A driveway leads downhill to the property from Soda Springs Road, passing through a
portion of the preserve. The driveway, which is currently impassable by motor vehicle,
Open Space . . . for room to breathe 20th Anniversary • 1972-1992
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continues north into the site where it ends at an old homesite near the north boundary. From
here, a trail descends to Soda Springs Creek. Along the creek, a second trail extends to the
west through the preserve towards Lexington Reservoir. To the east, this creekside trail
soon ends within the property.
The site slopes steeply toward Soda Spring Creek which generally forms the north boundary
of the property. Mixed evergreen forest is the dominant vegetation type located on the moist
north-facing slopes and canyons. Chaparral is more prominent on the drier upper slopes.
Native plants include bay, tanoak, madrone, toyon, coffeeberry, poison oak, coyote bush,
chamise, and scrub oak.
USE AND MANAGEMENT
Under the management agreement with POST, the District would be obligated to routinely
patrol the property and to prohibit public use. Gates, fencing,and signs, if necessary, will be
placed where appropriate.
Prepared by:
Del Woods, Senior Planner
Contact person:
L. Craig Britton, Assistant General Manager
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This agreement is made on the day of 1993
by and between Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, a
public agency, hereinafter called "DISTRICT" and Peninsula Open
Space Trust, a public benefit corporation, hereinafter called
"POST" .
i WHEREAS, on or about December 15, 1992 POST acquired the so-
called Liles property (Santa Clara County Assessors parcel number
558-34-05) as further described in exhibit "A" as attached hereto
and incorporated herein by this reference, hereinafter called the
"Subject Property" or "Property, " and
WHEREAS, the Subject Property is adjacent to DISTRICT land and
DISTRICT desires to acquire the Property under mutually agreed
terms at some time before December 31, 1995; however, in the
meantime POST desires that DISTRICT immediately manage the
Property until such time as the DISTRICT acquires the Property,
and
WHEREAS, this Agreement details the management responsibility of
DISTRICT during the period prior to acquisition of the Subject
Property by DISTRICT, and
NOW THEREFORE, it is mutually understood and agreed, as follows:
1. Management. DISTRICT shall be responsible for management of
the entire approximately 63-acre Subject Property for that
period of time from the date of final execution of this
Agreement until DISTRICT acquires fee title ownership of the
Subject Property from POST. DISTRICT shall install gate(s) ,
appropriate signing, and fencing as necessary in the opinion
of District.
2 . Patrol. DISTRICT will routinely patrol and manage the
Property in
a manner
r consist
ent with adja
cent DISTRICT
holdings to ensure that the Property is kept in a safe and
sanitary condition, that the land is free from pub
lic
lic
trespass, and that off-road vehicles or other deleterious
uses of the Property are prohibited. Should any trespass or
other unauthorized use of the Property occur, DISTRICT will
be responsible for correcting these matters including, where
neces
sary, enforcing DISTRICT ordinances on the Subject
Property. The property shall be deemed to be property under
the control of Dis
trict for purposes of Public Resource p Code �
Se
ction
n 5558 .
3 . Leaal Responsibility and Indemnification. DISTRICT shall
have full legal responsibility for management and operation
of the Subject property and the condition thereof and for
all activities conducted thereon, and in this respect
DISTRICT shall hold POST harmless from and defend POST
I
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT Page 2
against any and all claim or liability for injury or damage
to any persons or property whatsoever occurring in, on or
about the Subject Property arising out of any condition of
the Subject Property or of any act, neglect, fault or
omission with respect to DISTRICT responsibilities as
hereinabove defined, or of any act, neglect, fault or
omission of DISTRICT, its agents, employees, or invitees.
4 . Termination. Either party, upon 30 days written notice, may
for any cause withdraw from the terms and obligations of
this agreement.
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PENINSULA OPEN SPACE TRUST:
OPEN SPACE DISTRICT:
by
President, Board of Directors Audrey Rust Executive Director
Attest:
District Clerk
All that certain real property situate in the unincorporated area, County of Santa
Clara, State of California, described as follows:
PARCEL ONE:
All the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34 in Township 8 South Range 1 West, M.D.B.
d M. except that portion thereof con,,eyed by W.T. Vetzve et ux, to J. R. Ryland,
by deed dated Cctober 24, 1895 -and recorded in Volume 184 of Deeds, page 378,
Records of said Count of S to Clara,
and described as follows :Y oll xs :
Beginning at the 1/4 Section corner between Sections 33 and 34, Township 8
South Range 1 West, M. D. B. & M. and running along the line between said Sections
33 and 34; South 20.00 chains to the established 1/8 Section corner above the
steep hill bank of the Cavanaugh Creek; thence on the same course and section
line and crossing said Cavanaugh Creek, South 4.10 chains to a stake marked
W.P.W.C. and standing on the high bluff on South side of Cavanaugh Creek Canyon
and at the point of intersection of said Section line with the North edge of the
road leading alo
ng said bluff to the e remise i ng s of Moucheam• thence al
ong th
e he gene
ral
8 g
line of said high bluff on South side of said Canyon of Cavanaugh Creek with the
following courses and distances: North 60 1/2' East 1.05 chains to a stake marked
V.15, North 71' East 3. 24 chains to a stake marked V.14 from which a live oak
14" in diameter marked B.T.V-14 bears North 43. 5"West 42 links and a live oak
12 in diameter
marked BTV be 1
•
14 bears north 81 East 45 links; thence South 750 45
East 2. 28 chains to a stake marked V.13 from which a double. live oak 12" in diameter
bears North 57 1/4' West 57 links and a live oak 10" in diameter bears North 6 1/4'
East 5 links both being marked B.T.B.13; thence South 86 1/2' East 1.57 chains to
a stake marked V12 from which a live oak 8 in diameter bears North 73 1/¢ West 47
links and a live oak 14" in diameter bears North 47 '1 2 East 22 links both bei
ng
in
g
marked H.T. V. 12 • then
ce South 61' East 2. 50 chains to a stake marked Y.11 from which
a laurel 5 in diameter bears North 26 3/4' West 44 links, and a maple 8" in diameter
bears South 56' East 87 links, both being marked B.T.V.11; thence South ' East 2.8 45 5
chains to a stake marked V. 10 from which an alder 10" in diameter marked B.T.V. 10
bears N •North 2 1 2 W
3 / West 84 links; thence South 1 2 East 71 1 10 chains
s to a stake
marked V.9; thence North 45 1/4' East 1.36 chains to a stake .V.8 from which a tan oak
8 in diameter marked B.T.V.8 bears North 4 West .25 links and South 60' East 1.26
chains to a stake marked V.7 from which a sycamore 6" in diameter marked B.T.V.7
bears North 57 1/2' East 45 links ; thence leaving said road and running still along
the line of high bluff on South aide of said Canyon, North 5 1/2* * East 9 .e�Ychains
9 5
to a 2 x 2 redwood stake in mound of rocks marked V.6, and South 80' 21' East 6.70
chains to a stake below site of old and abandoned orchard, marked V.5 from which a
plum tree 4" in diameter marked B.T.V. 5 bears South 14 3/4' West 22 1/2 links ; thence
South 58' 42' East 10.72 chains to a stake marked V.2 from which a scrub oak 4
I
in diameter marked B.T.Y. 2 bears North 18 1/4' West 20 links, and South 62' East
1.48 chains to a stake marked V.1 and standing in the 1/4 Section line running North
and South through said Section 34 and from which corner a laurel 6" in diameter marked
B.T. V. 1 bears East 25 links ; thence along said 1/4 Section line running North and'
South through said Section 34, North 1 1/4' West 9.10 chains to a stake in mound of
rocks marked 1/8 Section for the Southeast corner of the North 1/2 of Southwest 1/4
of Section 34; thence still along said 1/4 Section line, North 1 1/4' West 19.00
chains to the quarter section corner in center of said Section 34 and thence along
the 1/4 section line running East and West .through said Section 34, North 88 1/2'
West 40.00 chains to the point of beginning.
CONTAINING 97.32 acres of land, more or less , and being all of the North 1/2 of the
Southwest 1/4 and part of the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34,
Township 8 South Range 1 West, M.D.B. a M. courses true. Variation 17' East.
PARCEL TWO:
A non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress and for the installation and main-
tenance of public utilities, to be appurtenant to that portion of the S" of Section
34, T. 8 S. , R. 1W. , M D B & M conveyed to Patsy S. Liles by Deed recorded 11/10/71
in Book 9584 of Official Records, page 80, over a strip of land 40 feet wide, the cen-
terline of which is described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point in Soda Springs Road, distant S. 81° 13' E. 40.02 feet from the
Southwest corner of that certain parcel described in the Deed from James A. Liles, et
ux, to Patsy-James Partnership recorded August 26, 1983 in Book H 842 of Official
Records, page 298, Santa Clara County Records; thence North 750 52' E. 137.01 feet;
thence S. 750 56' E. 105.72 feet; thence S. 570 24' E. 85.00 feet; thence on a curve
to the left with a radius of 30.00 feet, through a central angle of 110° , having a
length of 57.60 feet; thence N. 120 36' E. 90.00 feet; thence N. 150 54' W. 145.77
feet; thence N. 40 06' E. 115.00 feet; thence N. 160 54' W. 236.00 feet; thence N.
30° 24' W. 108.44 feet to Northerly line of said property, the side lines of said
strip being extended or shortened to intersect the Soda Springs Road at the Southerly
terminus and to intersect the Northerly line of Section 3, T.9 S. , R. 1 W. , M D B & M
at the Northerly, terminus thereof.
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-93-07
Meeting 93-03
January 27, 1993
AGENDA ITEM
Proposed Addition of Peninsula Open Space Trust Property to Purisima Creek Redwoods
Open Space Preserve
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS 7V'cL���
1. Adopt the attached resolution accepting gift of the Peninsula Open Space Trust
property-
2. Tentatively adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan recommendations
contained in this report, including naming the property as an addition to the Purisima
Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve.
3. Indicate your intention to dedicate the property as public open space.
DISCUSSION (see attached man)
At your September 12, 1990 meeting you adopted Resolution 90-42, accepting a gift of
thirteen parcels 27 lots in the Redwood Park Subdivision from Peninsula n Space
P ( ) � Pa
Trust (POST), for inclusion in Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve.
POST has an ongoing program of soliciting gift parcels in "Redwood Park" on our behalf.
These nine additional parcels (16'lots) are the second group of properties to be donated to the
District as part of that program.
The District currently owns approximately 103 acres (over 1,500 "lots") of the 200 acre
subdivision tract; the remaining portion of the subdivision is privately owned. Most of the
privately owned lots are undeveloped, and most of the District owned lots were received
from San Mateo County. San Mateo County had designated a "park" boundary isolating the
westerly undeveloped 135 acres from the easterly developed 60 acres. This arbitrary
boundary line has become the District's demarcation between dedicated and undedicated land,
in accordance with our agreement with the County.
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 0
Genera!Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
R-93-07 Page 2
USE AND MANAGEMENT PLAN
Planning Considerations
These properties are located in an unincorporated area of San Mateo County, within existing
District boundaries. All of these lots are part of the "Redwood Park" subdivision generally
located within the Kings Mountain area of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The primary access is
off of Skyline Boulevard to the west, with Ridge Road ending into this "paper" subdivision.
All of the parcels adjoin or are surrounded by existing District lands. All of these parcels
are located in the westerly undeveloped area of the subdivision and as such would be in the
area considered for dedication as public open space. The parcels received a low to medium
rating for suitability as open space in the District's master plan.
Staff plans to review the Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve in the last quarter
of 1996.
Preliminary Use and Management Plan Recommendations
Dedication: Indicate your intention to dedicate these parcels as public open space.
Name: Name the property as an addition to the Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space
Preserve.
Signs: Install preserve boundary signs where appropriate.
Public Safety Review: There are no known hazards.
Site Emphasis Designation: Conservation Management Unit (CMU); limited public access at
this time.
TERMS
Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) received these parcels as gifts, and in turn is proposing
to give them to the District. Since no title insurance has been obtained for past transactions
in this area, any title work should be delayed until all or nearly all of the lots in the
designated area are acquired by the District.
Prepared b
eP Y:
L. Craig Britton, Assistant General Manager
Contact person:
same as above
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
ACCEPTING GIFT OF REAL PROPERTY AND
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CERTIFICATE OF
ACCEPTANCE WITH RESPECT THERETO (PURISIMA
CREEK REDWOODS OPEN SPACE PRESERVE - LANDS
OF PENINSULA OPEN SPACE TRUST)
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, with gratitude, the gift of real property described on
Exhibit A, affixed hereto and by this reference made a part hereof, and to be conveyed by
Gift Deed from Peninsula Open Space Trust, a California Public Benefit Corporation, to the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District.
Section Two. The President of the Board or other appropriate officer is
authorized to execute a Certificate of Acceptance for said Gift Deed conveying title to the
property being donated to the District.
Section Three. The General Manager or Assistant General Manager of the
District shall cause to be given appropriate notice to the donors of the acceptance of this gift.
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.
EXHIBIT "A"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
All that certain real property located in the unincorporated territory of the County of San
Mateo, State of California, described as follows:
Lot 10 in Block 15; Lots 13 and 14 in Block 16; and Lot 5 in Block 26 as shown on that
certain map entitled "MAP OF REDWOOD PARK SUBDIVISION NO. 1, SAN MATEO
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA," filed in the office of the County Recorder of San Mateo
County, State of California on October 19, 1908, in Volume 6 of Maps at page 46
(unincorporated San Mateo County).
Lots 33, 34, and 35 in Block 29; Lots 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31 in Block 42; Lot 16 in Block
49; and Lots 8, 9, and 10 in Block 58 as shown on that certain map entitled "MAP OF
REDWOOD PARK SUBDIVISION NO. 2, SAN MATEO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA," filed
in the office of the County Recorder of San Mateo County, State of California on December
7, 1908, in Volume 6 of Maps at page 49 (unincorporated San Mateo County).
APN: 067-155-040
067-156-050
067-172-040
067-097-060
067-097-070
067-106-080
067-106-090
067-124-150
067-137-020
Opera space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-93-18
Meeting 93-03
January 27, 1993
AGENDA ITEM
Appointment of Board Committees for 1993-1994
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Officially disband the Office Space Committee.
2. Approve the Board president's assignments to ad hoc committees.
3. Clarify who is chair of each committee, including the Budget and Legislative
Committees.
Discussion: Your Rules of Procedure call for the President to appoint, with consent of the
Board, all committees of the Board. The 1993 Budget Committee was appointed at your January
13 meeting. Appointment changes in other committees have historically been made at the second
meeting in January.
Attachment A details the status and composition of current Board committees.
Committee member attendance at committee meetings is compensable, according to your Rules
of Procedure, unless the Board indicates otherwise. Compensable and non-compensable
committees are noted.
In past years, the president has requested that each committee appoint a chair. It is helpful to
have a chair for conducting committee meetings and for a specific Board-staff contact between
meetings.
Prepared by:
Deirdre Dolan
Administrative Analyst
Contact person:
Herbert Grench
General Manager
Attachment A
1992 BOARD COMMITTEES
Standing Committees•
Budget Committee (com n�sable): Appointed at January 13, 1993 meeting
N. Hanko (1993 Treasurer)
T. Henshaw
R. McKibbin
(H. Grench, staff representative)
Legislative Committee (com�1 ne sable):
B. Crowder
N. Hanko
T. Henshaw
(H. Grench, staff representative)
The purpose and functions of this committee are set forth in detail in the Policy on Legislative Committee
adopted on August 10, 1977 and in Policies for Handling Legislative Matters, adopted on July 25, 1979.
Current Ad Hoc Committees:
Trails Policy Committee &mnensable):
B. Crowder
N. Hanko
R. McKibbin
(D. Woods, staff representative)
The committee completed its work on defining issues and problems and preparing trail use policies for
your consideration and approval. At your January 13, 1993 meeting, you discussed disbanding this
committee at this time since its work was complete.
Office Space Committee (comnensabW:
R. Bishop
K. Duffy
T. Henshaw
(C. Britton, staff representative)
This committee was involved in the selection of an architect and review of plans and specifications for
the building. This committee was continued until the move to 330 Distel Circle. The committee's work
is completed and the committee can be disbanded.
Finance Committee (ggm=sable):
R. Bishop
N. Hanko
R. McKibbin
(H. Grench, staff representative)
This committee was established to examine the feasibility of a supplemental funding measure.
Doi! Committee (gommsabjo:
R. Bishop
K. Duffy
G. Babbitt
Q. Escobar, staff representative)
The Board has charged the committee with continuing to meet and returning to the Board with a general
policy concerning dogs on District preserves for review and consideration.
Picchetti Winery Restoration Review Committee (non-comptnsabjo:
R. McKibbin
(R. Anderson, staff representative)
R. Stortz is currently representing himself. The committee should continue in existence until all issues
are resolved.
Thornewood Restoration Review Committee (non-comMsabW:
B. Crowder
(R. Anderson, staff representative)
The committee should continue in existence until all issues are resolved.
Fremont Older Adobe Restoration Review Committee (non-com=sabjW:
R. McKibbin
(R. Anderson, staff representative)
The committee should continue in existence until all issues are resolved.
Docent and Staff Recognition Committee (non-com2gnsablg):
B. Crowder
G. Babbitt
This committee plans a docent recognition event in the spring and a staff recognition event in the fall.
Twentieth Anniversary Committee (QQmpgnsabjd
G. Babbitt
B. Crowder
N. Hanko
(M. Smith, staff representative)
This committee was created to make recommendations to the Board regarding Twentieth Anniversary
events. The committee should continue in existence through the District's 20th year (November 1993)
Gift Policy Committee (ggmpgnsabjd
G. Babbitt
B. Crowder
N. Hanko
(C. Britton, staff representative)
This committee was created to review and revise memorial and commemorative gift policies Mi
cooperation with a Peninsula Open Space Trust committee. The committee should continue in existence
until it gives its final recommendations to the Board.
DU Area Ridge Trail Council (coM=sablo
R. Bishop
(M. Gundert, staff representative)
The Board appointed its representative on the Council on January 22, 1992.
Open Space
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
January 28, 1993
Corrado Federico
2000 Fairway Drive
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Dear Mr. Federico:
Thank you for your recent letter about conflicts between mountain
bikes and other users -in the Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space
Preserve. At our January 27th Regular Meeting, the District's
Board of Directors reviewed your comments.
The safety of all preserve visitors is a primary concern to us.
The board recently adopted detailed trail use guidelines that
will help resolve trail use conflicts to provide for a safe and
enjoyable trail experience for a variety of users. We are in the
process of inventorying specific trail conditions and problems
and ,applying these guidelines to address them. The Purisima
Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve is high on the list of
preserves to receive this attention. The District has also
published a trail etiquette brochure to encourage courtesy among
all trail users. We are actively working with user groups to get
their input and help in resolving conflicts. We are encouraged
by the progress made thus far. Our staff is installing more
control and informational signs where needed. Also, our rangers
are patrolling problem areas more frequently. Rangers can issue
citations for reckless cycling when they witness the .violation.
We will add you to the mailing list for future trails committee
meetings. We encourage you to attend and further express your
concerns.
Sincerely,
Betsy Crowder, President
Board of Directors
BC:ss
cc: Board of Directors
Open Space . . .for room to breathe 0 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:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy,Crowder,Wim de Wit
Claims No. 93-02
Meeting 93-03
Date: Jan. 27, 1993
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Name Description
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3662 159.78 Matthew Bender Resource Documents
3663 601.25 Breon, O'Donnell, Miller Legal Services
Brown & Dannis
3664 712.70 Business Services Network Mailing Services
3665 26.25 State Board of Equalization Hazardous Waste Fee
I' 3666 2,061.08 Callo Sign Company Signs
3667 429.44 Callander Associates Architectural Services--Windy Hill
3668 220.00 Campbell's Towing Towing Service
3669 7,700.00 Cannis Consulting Engineers Engineering Services
3670 989.84 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Field Equipment
3671 124.40 Clark's Auto Parts/Machine Shop Vehicle Parts
3672 41.00 Consolidated Electric Company Equipment Part
3673 1,168.00 Daily Journal Corporation Real Estate Advertisement
3674 132.61 Design Concepts Hikes and Walks Production
3675 224.90 Economy Business Machines Equipment Repair
3675 56.98 Emergency Vehicle Systems Radio Maintenance
3676 1,788.25 David B. Fisher Legal Services
i 3677 75.78 Florentine Restaurant Local Meeting Expense
3678 2,285.00 Gateway 2000 Office Equipment
3679 43.30 Gibson Studio Photo Enlargement
3680 240.28 Herbert Grench Out-of-Town Meeting Expenses
3681 2,416.00 Gross Door Hardware Sentronic Door Closers
3682 104.31 Mary Gundert Private Vehicle Expense
3683 346.15 The Home Depot Field Equipment and Supplies
3684 352.00 Honeywell, Inc. Burglar Alarm Maintenance
3685 70.80 Jobs Available Subscriptions
3686 351.35 Konica Business Machines Photocopier Maintenance Agreement
3687 100.00 LaHonda Vista Water Company Water Service
3688 62.47 Lee & Associates Rescue Rope
3689 464.79 Ligtelyn Communications Repeater Installation and Radio Repair
3690 200.00 Lopez Gardening Service Gardening Service
3691 534.00 Los Altos Garbage Company Dempster Rental
3692 75.00 MicroArge Computers Equipment Repair
3693 106.19 Moffett Supply Company Janitorial Supplies
3694 32,445.77 Noble Ford Tractor Tractor
3695 18.03 Northern Energy Propane Fuel
3696 364.79 The Office Depot Office Supplies
3697 1,118.75 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies and Equipment
3698 958.90 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
3699 25.83 Page and Turnbull, Inc. Architectural Services--Picchetti
3700 1,227.56 PIP Printing Brochure Printing
3701 99.31 Rabbit Copiers Equipment Parts
3702 65.00 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Service
3703 268.24 Radio Shack Amplifier and Speakers--Board Room
3704 100.00 Regal Dodge Equipment Warranty
3705 727.33 Ray's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance
3706 86.33 Safety Kleen Solvent Tank Service
II
i
i
Claims No. 93-02
Meeting 93-03
Date: Jan. 27, 1993
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Name Description
-------------------------------------------------------------------
3707 925.52 Santa Clara County Sheriff's Patrol Service
Department
3708 5,263.24 Seafirst Bank Note Paying Agent
3709 681.15 John Shelton, Inc. Polydrain System
3710 840.00 E. R. Sheehan Equipment Rental and Trail Construction
3711 3,450.00 George Sipel Associates Consulting Services
3712 1,390.00 Special District Board Mangement Seminar Registration--P.Siemens and
3713 Institute W. de Wit
3714 574.00 Therma Corporation Heating System Repairs
3715 156.77 TLC Services Resource Documents
3716 173.20 University Art Center Office Supplies
3717 96.26 Vallen Safety Supply Company Safety Supplies
3718 68.03 Valley Tool & Manufacturing Equipment Parts
Company
3719 130.36 Wetlands Research Associates, Inc. Consulting Services--Ravenswood
3720 840.00 Whitmore, Johnson & Bolanos Legal Services
3721 743.47 Zieman Manufacturing Company Field Equipment
i
Claims No. 93-02
Meeting 93-03
Date: Jan. 27, 1993
REVISED
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Name Description
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3662 159.78 Matthew Bender Resource Documents
3663 601.25 Breon, O'Donnell, Miller Legal Services
Brawn & Dannis
3664 712.70 Business Services Network, Mailing Services
3665 26.25 State Board of Equalization Hazardous Waste Fee
3666 2,061.08 Callo Sign Company Signs
3667 429.44 Callander Associates Architectural Services--Windy Fill
3668 220.00 Campbell's Towing Towing Service
3669 7,700.00 Cannis Consulting Engineers Engineering Services
3670 989.84 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Field Equipment
3671 124.40 Clark's Auto Parts/Machine Shop Vehicle Parts
3672 41.00 Consolidated Electric Company Equipment Part
3673 1,168.00 Daily Journal Corporation Real Estate Advertisement
3674 132.61 Design Concepts Hikes and Walk-, Production
3675 224.90 Economy Business Machines Equipment Repair
3675 56.98 Emergency Vehicle Systems Radio Maintenance
3676 1,788.25 David B. Fisher Legal services
3677 75.78 Florentine Restaurant Local Meting E;Tense
3678 2,285.00 Gateway 2000 Office Equipment
3679 43.30 Gibson Studio Photo Enlargement
3680 240.28 Herbert Grench Out-of-Town Meeting Expenses
1 3681 2,416.00 Gross Door Hardware Sentronic Door Closers
3682 104.331 Mary Gundert Private Vehicle Expense
3683 346.15 The Hane Depot Field Equipment and Supplies
3684 352.00 Honeywell, Inc. Burglar Alarm Maintenance
3685 70.80 Jobs Available Subscriptions
3686 351.35 Konica Business Machines Photocopier Maintenance Agreement
3687 100.00 Laionda Vista Water Company Water Service
3688 62.47 Lee & Associates Rescue Rope
3689 464.79 Ligtelyn Communications Repeater Installation and Radio Repair
i 3690 200.00 Lopez Gardening Service Gardening Service
3691 534.00 Los Altos Garbage Company Dumpster Rental
3692 75.00 MicroAge Computers Equipment Repair
3693 106.19 Moffett Supply Company Janitorial Supplies
3694 32,445.77 Noble Ford Tractor Tractor
3695 18.03 Northern Energy Propane Fuel
3696 364.79 The Office Depot Office Supplies
3697 1,118.75 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies and Equipment
3698 958.90 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
3699 25.83 Page and Turnbull, Inc. Architectural Services--Picchetti
3700 1,227.56 PIP Printing Brochure Printing
3701 99.31 Rabbit Copiers Equipment Parts
3702 65.00 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Service
3703 268.24 Radio Shack Amplifier and Speakers--Board Room
3704 141.21 Regal Dodge Equipment Warranty
3705 727.33 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance
3706 86.33 Safety Kleen Solvent Tank Service
Claims No. 93-02
Meeting 93-03
Date: Jan. 27, 1993
REVISED
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Name Description
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3707 925.52 Santa Clara County Sheriff's Patrol Service
Department
3708 5,263.24 Seafirst Bank Note Paying Agent
3709 681.15 John Shelton, Inc. Polydrain System
3710 840.00 E. R. Sheehan Equipment Rental and Trail Construction
3711 3,450.00 George Sipel Associates Consulting Services
3712 1,390.00 Special District Board Mangement Seminar Registration--P.Siemens and
3713 Institute W. de Wit
3714 574.00 Therma Corporation Heating System Repairs
3715 156.77 TLC Services Resource Documents
3716 173.20 University Art Center Office Supplies
3717 96.26 Vallen Safety Supply Company Safety Supplies
3718 68.03 Valley Tool & Manufacturing Equipment Parts
Company
3719 130.36 Wetlands Research Associates, Inc. Consulting Services--Ravenswood
3720 840.00 Whitmore, Johnson & Bolanos Legal Services
3721 743.47 Zienan Manufacturing Company Field Equipment
3722 1,391.70 TRW-Redi Property Data Microfische Property Data
3723 197.79 Petty Cash Local and Out-of-Tom Meeting Expense,
Office Supplies, Film, Volunteer
Expenses and Private Vehicle Expense
Claims No. 93-02
Meeting 93-03
Date: Jan. 27, 1903
REVISED
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Nam Description
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3662 159.78 Matthew Bender Resource Documents
3663 601.25 Breon, O'Donnell, Miller Legal Services
Brown & Dennis
3664 712.70 Business Services Network Mailing Services
3665 26.25 State Board of Equalization Hazardous Waste Fee
3666 2,061.08 Callo Sign Company Signs
3667 429.44 Callander Associate.- Architectural Services--Windy Hill
3668 220.00 Campbell's Towing Towing Service
3669 7,700.00 Cannis Consulting Engineers Engineering Services
3670 989.84 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Field Equipment
3671 124.40 Clark's Auto Parts/Ma-chine Shop Vehicle Parts
3672 41.00 Consolidated Electric Company Equipment Part
3673 1,168.00 Daily Journal Corporation Real Estate Advertisement
3674 132.61 Design Concepts Hikes and Walks Production
3675 224.90 Economy Business Machines Equipment Repair
3675 56.98 Emergency Vehicle Systems Radio Maintenance
3676 1,788.25 David B. Fisher Legal services
3677 75.78 Florentine Restaurant Local Meting �pense
3678 2,285.00 Gateway 2000 Office Equipment
3679 43.30 Gibson Studio Photo Enlargement
3680 240.28 Herbert Grench Out-of-Town Meeting E�ensess
3681 2,416.00 Gross Door Hardware Sentronic Door Closers
3682 104.311 Mary Gundert Private Vehicle Expense
3683 346.15 The Hane Depot Field Equipment and Supplies
3684 352.00 Honeywell, Inc. Burglar Alarm Maintenance
3685 70.80 Jobs Available Subscriptions
3686 351.35 Konica Business Machines Photocopier Maintenance Agreement
3687 100.00 LaHonda Vista Water Canpany Water Service
3688 62.47 Lee & Associates Rescue Rope
3689 464.79 Ligtelyn Communications Repeater Installation and Radio Repair
3690 200.00 Lopez Gardening Service Gardening Service
3691 534.00 Los Altos Garbage Company Dempster Rental
3692 75.00 MicroAge Computers Equipment Repair
3693 106.19 Moffett Supply Company Janitorial Supplies
3694 32,445.77 Noble Ford Tractor Tractor
3695 18.03 Northern Energy Propane Fuel
3696 364.79 The Office Depot Office Supplies
3697 1,118.75 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies and Equipment
3698 958.90 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
3699 25.83 Page and Turnbull, Inc. Architectural Services--Picchetti
3700 1,227.56 PIP Printing Brochure Printing
3701 99.31 Rabbit Copiers Equipment Parts
3702 65.00 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Service
3703 268.24 Radio Shack Amplifier and Speakers--Board Room
3704 141.21 Regal Dodge Equipment Warranty
3705 727.33 Ray's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance
3706 86.33 Safety Kleen Solvent Tank Service
Claims No. 93-02
Meeting 93-03
Date: Jan. 27, 1993
REVISED
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Name Description
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3707 925.52 Santa Clara County Sheriff's Patrol Service
Department
3708 5,263.24 Seafirst Bank, Note Paying Agent
3709 681.15 John Shelton, Inc. Polydrain System
3710 840.00 E. R. Sheehan Equipment Rental and Trail Construction
3711 3,450.00 George Sipel Associates Consulting Services
3712 1,390.00 Special District Board M,angement Seminar Registration--P.Siemens and
3713 Institute W. de Wit
3714 574.00 Therma Corporation Heating System Repairs
3715 156.77 TLC Services Resource Documents
3716 173.20 University Art Center Office Supplies
3717 96.26 Vallen Safety Supply Company Safety Supplies
3718 68.03 Valley Tool & Manufacturing Equipment Parts
Company
3719 130.36 Wetlands Research Associates, Inc. Consulting Services--Ravenswood
3720 840.00 Whitmore, Johnson & Bolanos Legal Services
3721 743.47 Zieman Manufacturing Company Field Equipment
3722 1,391.70 TRW-Redi Property Data Microfische Property Data
3723 197.79 Petty Cash Local and Out-of-Town Meeting E�,,pense,
Office Supplies, Film, Volunteer
E:penses and Private Vehicle Expense