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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 93-18
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AGENDA
7:30 P.M. 330 Distel Circle
Wednesday Los Altos, California
September 8, 1993
(7:30) * ROLL CALL
** ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- Public
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
***
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ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR B. Crowder
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
*** August 25, 1993 (Consent Item)
*** August 26, 1993 (Consent Item)
*** WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (Consent Item)
BOARD BUSINESS
(7:45) 1. Approval of License Agreement for Underground Utilities to Serve
Proposed Communication Facility on California Water Service
Inholding at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve -- R. Anderson
(7:55) 2. Presentation of a Conceptual Design for Interpretive Displays for the
David C. Daniels Nature Center at Skyline Ridge Open Space
Preserve -- M. Gundert
(8:40) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS -- Directors and Staff
*** REVISED CLAIMS (Consent Item)
CLOSED SESSION (Litigation, Land Negotiations, Labor Negotiations, and
Personnel Matters)
ADJOURNMENT
*NOTE: Times are estimated and items may appear earlier or later than listed. Agenda
is subject to change of order.
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 Hoard of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Win)de Wit
** TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: The Chair will invite public comment on agenda items at
the time each item is considered by the Board of Directors. You may address the Board
concerning other matters during oral communications. Each speaker will ordinarily be
limited to 3 minutes. When recognized, please begin by stating your name and address.
Please fill out the speaker's form so your name and address can be accurately included in the
minutes.
Alternately, you may comment to the Board by a written communication, which the Board
appreciates.
***All items on the consent calendar shall be approved without discussion by one motion
unless a Board member removes an item from the consent calendar for separate discussion.
A member Qf the public may request under oral communications that an item be removed
from the consent calendar.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Finance Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 22, 1993 beginning at 6:30 at the
District office. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss District finances and alternative
funding opportunities.
The Dog Committee will hold a public workshop on Tuesday, September 28, 1993 beginning at
7:30 p.m. at ITillview Community Center, 97 I illview Ave., Los Altos. The workshop will focus
on appropriate canine access to District preserves.
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Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
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Meeting 93-17
SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
August 26, 1993
MINUTES
I. ROLL CALL
President Betsy Crowder called the meeting to order at 4 : 10 P.M.
Members Present: Pete Siemens, Nonette Hanko, Wim de Wit, Robert
McKibbin, Ginny Babbitt, and Betsy Crowder. T. Henshaw arrived
at 6: 00 P.M.
Personnel Present: 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 team relationship. The meeting
was facilitated by George Sipel.
III . ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7 : 30 P.M.
Jean Fiddes
District Clerk
Open Space . . . for room to breathe 20th Anniversary • '1972-1992
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485
General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert NkKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 93-16
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
August 25. 1993
MINUTES
I. ROLL CALL
President Betsy Crowder called the meeting to order at 7:36 P.M.
Members Present: Pete Siemens, Teena Renshaw, Robert McKibbin, Nonette Hanko, Wim
de Wit, Ginny Babbitt, and Betsy Crowder.
Personnel Present: Craig Britton, Jean Fiddes, Randy Anderson,,Malcolm Smith, John
Escobar, Michael Foster, Del Woods, Mary Gundert, and Emma Johnson.
II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no oral communications.
III. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
B. Crowder stated that the agenda was adopted by Board consensus.
IV. ADOPTION
N OF CONSENT O O ONS CALENDAR
Written communications and revised claims were removed from the consent calendar.
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board adopt the consent calendar as revised,
,
including the minutes for the August 11, 1993 regular
ar meeting. P. Siemens
seconded the motion. The motion passed to 0.
V. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
G. Babbitt noted that the information in the letter dated July 24, 1993 from Ellen
Lowenstein, 224 Huckleberry Trail, Woodside, demonstrates that people do not have clear
information about dog use on District preserves. She proposed the response letter be
changed to specify dogs on leash are allowed on certain preserves. B. Crowder added that
the letter should point out that most District preserves in San Mateo County are open to dog
use and that reference to acreage should be changed to "portions" of the preserves that are
available to dogs. B. Crowder suggested that the response to Susanne Mallory be amended
to add that to requiring licenses for bicyclists would require coordination with other county,
state, and federal agencies who administer lands in our area and that uniform policies
between these agencies do not exist at this time.
Motion: G. Babbitt moved that the Board approve the responses to the written
communications as amended. R. McKibbin seconded the motion: The motion
passed 7 to 0.
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,Teen Renshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Han ko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
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VI. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Proposed Addition of the Pantano Property to La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve
(Report R-93-92)
D. Woods showed slides of the property and its location to State and County Scenic
Highway 84. He said the property is important because of the proximity to a segment
of the Bay Area Ridge Trail corridor and the visual impact on La Honda Creek and
Windy Hill Open Space Preserves. He noted the location of the fence line referred to
in the g neighboring property Au ust 23 letter from nei hborinowner Chris C. Pearson Star
Route Box 158, Woodside, that was distributed to the Board at the meeting. D.
Woods said that the planning process for any District site is very involved and that to
develop any type of trail, staging area, or facility would entail a complex public
process, including public workshops and two public reviews.
C. Britton reviewed the background of the District's interest in the .6-acre property,
noting the purchase price is $30,000. G. Babbitt asked about the questionable
property line referred to by Mr. Pearson. C. Britton responded that the size of the
property was not relevant as far as its speculative potential for development. He said
that he recommended that the District purchase the property regardless of the location
of the fence line and said the District would not encroach upon the neighboring
property.
Chris Pearson, Star Route Box 158, Woodside, said he was apprehensive about what
the purchase means and requested a written response to the questions in his letter. He
added that he does not wish to have a dispute about property lines.
Motion: G. Babbitt moved that the Board adopt Resolution 93-28, a Resolution
of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District Authorizing Acceptance of Purchase Agreement, Authorizing
Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District, and
Authorizing Acting General Manager to Execute Any and All Other
Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction (La
Honda Creek Open Space Preserve - Lands of Pantano), tentatively
adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan recommendations,
including naming the property as an addition to La Honda Creek Open
Space Preserve, and indicate its intention to withhold the property from
dedication as public open space at this time. R. McKibbin seconded
the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
B. Award of Contract for a Replacement Water System at Skyline Ridge Open Space
Preserve (Report R-93-91)
M. Gundert reported that staff received one bid and decided not to rebid the project
since it is critical to the ranger residents and other residents at the Skyline Preserve
who must rely on the water system. She said that the bid of$103,430 from
Geotechnical Management, Inc. is in line with the engineer's estimate of $91,650 with
the exception of the electrical component of the project which is $11,500 over the
engineer's estimate. She added that staff proposes to sign a contract without the
electrical component and negotiate that price after detailed plans are available.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board accept the bid of$103,430 from
Geotechnical Management, Inc. to complete the replacement water
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system at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve and authorize the Acting
General Manager to enter into a contract for performance of the work.
R. McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
C. Fiscal Year 1993-1994 Budget Adjustmen (R-93-95 and R-93-96)
C. Britton reported that the Board had adopted a budget of$17,665,350 for fiscal
year 1993-1994 at its March 24, 1993 meeting, which represented an 18% reduction
in operating expenses compared to the 1992-1993 budget because of uncertainty
created by the state's financial crisis and the unknown factor of potential reductions in
the District's property tax revenue. He said the addition of$253,900 being proposed
represents a 5.4% increase in the current operating budget.
M. Foster noted that District revenues needed adjustment due to the failure to sell the
Teague Hill property and lower interest rates. Other adjustments were reflected in
net note proceeds, debt service, previous land commitment, and new land purchases,
which he recommended be set at $6,000,000. R. McKibbin said the Budget
Committee reviewed the adjustments and noted that the District has reduced its budget
in the last two years by 18% both years, and with the slight increase of approximately
5%, the District is still 13 to 14% below previous budgets for operating expenses.
He noted that a large portion of the budget increase is a result of the costs associated
with projects recommended by the grand jury.
C. Britton said the proposed retroactive 2.5 point cost-of-living salary range
adjustment for the District's supervisory, office and management staff was reviewed
by the Budget Committee. He said that survey data from the 15 comparable agencies
used in the Ralph Andersen study and the Marin Water District, as well as CPI data
were reviewed to arrive at the recommended 2.5 point increase.
G. Babbitt said she favored a 3% cost-of-living increase.
Motion: N. Hanko moved approval of budget adjustments including a 2.5%
across-the-board cost-of-living salary range adjustment for the District's
supervisory, office and management staff. R. McKibbin seconded the
motion.
Motion to Amend: G. Babbitt moved to amend the salary range
adjustment to 3%.
The motion to amend failed for lack of a second.
The original motion passed 6 to 1, with G. Babbitt voting no because
she favored a higher salary range increase.
Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board adopt Resolution 93-29, a Resolution
of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District Amending Budget for Fiscal Year 1993-1994. R. McKibbin
seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
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D. Proposed Revision of the Site Naming and Gift Recognition Policies and Pro cD>sed
Process for Determining a Method to Recognize District Founders (R-93-94)
N. Hanko reported that the current policy does not address the question of requests
for plaques and benches on District preserves. She highlighted the proposed
significant changes to the current policy and the proposed addition of a Special
Recognition category. She said the Committee would like to continue with its work
focusing on the special recognition portion of the policy.
P. Siemens suggested that Section II - Gift Recognition be amended to state that
plaques on sites will not be considered in that section of the policy, leaving the door
open for plaques to be discussed in Section III - Special Recognition.
Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board rescind the Site Naming and Gift
Recognition Policies adopted by the Board on February 8, 1978. P.
Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board adopt the proposed Site Naming
and Gift Recognition Policies as amended and direct the Gift Policy
Committee to proceed with the proposed process for determining a
suitable method of recognizing District founders. G. Babbitt seconded
the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
C. Britton noted that the Committee had previously been directed to consider how to
separate the identities of the District and Peninsula Open Space Trust. N. Hanko
added that the Committee had not adequately addressed the issue of benches
specifically and should consider the question of whether there will be naming of and
plaques on benches.
E. Report from General Manager Committee (R-93-93)
T. Henshaw said the major item the committee considered was the issue of hiring a
search firm to recruit and screen candidates for the position of general manager. She
said the committee's report outlines specifically what a search firm would do. She
added that committee will meet with the search firm to develop a detailed timeline and
process after which the committee would seek further direction from the Board.
J. Fiddes reported that a request for proposals would be mailed to search firms on
August 26 with a due date of September 9 for return of proposals.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board direct staff to hire a search firm to
assist the Board in the hiring of a new general manager for the District.
P. Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
F. Board Policies Pertaining to General Manager Employment, Board Records and
Oversight; Organizational Improvement Program (R-93-94)
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the section on policies pertaining to General
Manager employment benefits be referred to the General Manager
Committee. G. Babbitt seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to
0.
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Motion: N. Hanko moved that policies pertaining to the oversight
responsibilities of the Board be referred to the Board-Management
Team Workshop for discussion. G. Babbitt seconded the motion. The
motion passed 7 to 0.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the recommendations on the Organizational
Improvement Program be considered at the Board-Management Team
Workshop on August 26. G. Babbitt seconded the motion. The motion
passed 7 to 0.
The Board discussed policies pertaining to Board records. The Board concurred that
the summary of action taken at closed sessions is currently signed by the President of
the Board and the Acting General Manager and is retained by legal counsel. N.
Hanko said that the addition of recording action taken relating to personnel would be
in keeping with the Board's intention of keeping records of action taken for future
reference. The Board concurred that wording of the policy should be: a "summary of
action taken at closed sessions, signed by the President of the Board and General
Manager and retained by the Legal Counsel."
In discussion of notification to Board members of legal action taken by management,
S. Norton said that the District reports in summary form annually to its auditors any
threatened and existing legal action pending. The Board strongly agreed that a
quarterly written status report of outstanding legal actions should be reported to the
Board members.
T. Henshaw and R. McKibbin recommended postponing final adoption of policies
pertaining to Board records to a future Board meeting. N. Hanko stated she and legal
counsel would meet to discuss and reword the section pertaining to Board records
before the item is on the September 22 agenda.
P. Siemens noted that the policies should be written and added to official Board
policies.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that discussion of the policies pertaining to Board
records be continued to the Board meeting of September 22. P.
Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
G. Committee Consolidation (9-93-89)
P. Siemens noted that the Board currently has two standing and nine ad-hoc
committees and that some require more work and time than others. He recommended
establishing four standing committees to replace the existing committees.
R. McKibbin, T. Henshaw, and N. Hanko suggested getting staff s comments on the
proposal. R. McKibbin recommended that the president of the Board not serve on
any committee during his/her term as president.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the recommendations be referred to the
management team for consideration and returned to the Board on
November 10. R. McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion passed
7 to 0.
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VII. CLAIMS
G. Babbitt asked about claim number 4641 to Murray & Murray. C. Britton responded that
it is the legal firm handling the Hosking bankruptcy matter. R. McKibbin requested more
information on claim number 4659 to San Jose Mercury. J. Fiddes replied that the claim
was for publication of Ordinance 93-1.
Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board approved Revised Claims 93-14. G.
Babbitt seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
VIII. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
G. Babbitt reported that she and some staff attended Ken Fisher's historical training session
for docents at Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. She noted that she has
requested information on topics and schedules for the Rails to Trails conference. She added
that she spoke to the Cupertino Kiwanis club whose members were interested and supportive
of open space.
B. Crowder reported that she hiked the new Bella Vista trail at Monte Bello. She read the
letter that she will be sending to the Calvins who donated the money for the trail. She read
the thank you letter she would be sending to San Mateo County Supervisor Barrales and
other supervisors for their support in amending the Edgewood Park Joint Powers Agreement.
She reported receiving invitations from the Friends of St. Patricks and the South Skyline
Association and read a draft of a letter to Cathy and Dixon Collins who hosted a tour for the
District at the Skylonda Fitness Retreat. She suggested the Board address the matter of
commercial use of public lands. C. Britton noted that staff is working on a special use
policy and it should be ready for the Board's review in a few months.
W. de Wit said he had given a talk to a Kiwanis group and that nearly all were
knowledgeable about the District.
R. Anderson reported that the District received a grant of$47,000 for the Foukes Trail that
will link Long Ridge and Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserves. He said that Santa Clara
County is starting work on access and parking at Rancho San Antonio County Park. He
announced the Resource Management Workshop will be held September 2 at the District
office.
C. Britton reported the 1993 Certificates of Participation note issue has closed and distributed
copies of the official statement to the Board. He said that unless the Board objected, staff
would respond to Mr. Pearson's letter and give copies of the response to the Board at its
next meeting. There was no objection from the Board.
C. Britton said that he received an invitation to the Garrod Centennial and asked if any
Board member could attend; P. Siemens said he may attend. C. Britton reported that he
attended the hearings of the budget clean-up bill in Sacramento and met with R. Heim. He
said he will return to Sacramento on September 15 to work on future legislation plans with
R. Heim and H. Grench and that he will report to the Legislative Committee on his return.
He said that while he was in Sacramento he delivered framed photographs of District
preserves being loaned to legislators who had been supportive of the District during the
budget crisis.
Meeting 93-16 Page 7
C. Britton briefed the Board on a future agenda item involving a license agreement with
Smart SMR of California Inc. for its communication facility on the California
proposed h'
Water Service inholding at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve.
J. Escobar reported three bicycle accidents on District preserves. He added that construction
of the new field office at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve will begin next week.
IX. CLOSED SESSION
C. Britton announced that land negotiation matters to be discussed were (1) Santa Clara
County assessor's parcel number
562-22-030, owner Roger Bartels negotiated with G. Beck; (2) Santa Clara County assessor's
parcel numbers 575-09-05, 03, 04, Estate of John North negotiated by L. Strickler. The
Board recessed to Closed Session on personnel and land negotiation matters at 10:25 P.M.
X. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 12:05 A.M., Thursday, August 26, 1993.
Emma Johnson
Recording Secretary
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Claims No. 93-14
Meetina 93-16
Date:�'�August 25. 1993
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M.IDPE:.INSLTLA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Name Description
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4605 641.71 Acme Sanitation & Sons, Inc. Sanitation Services
4606 183.35 Allen Equipment Company, Inc. Fire Equipment Rental
4607 179.70 American Welding Supply Equipment Supplies
4608 115.43 Randy Ande.son Private Vehicle Expense
4609 77.45 Bay Area Ridge Trail Council Signs
4610 125.72 Eav Hydraulics, Inc. Equipment Repair
4611 487.34 Big Creek ITAxmber Fence Posts
4612 2,299.48 Binkley, Associates Consulting Services--Skyline Water SY�tc
4613 830.00 Louis Bordi, General Eraineering Grading
4614 478.50 Breon, O'Donnell, Miller, Brown Legal Services
acid Dannis
4615 291.80 State of California Procurement Fees--Vehicles
4616 146.01 California Water Service Company Water Service
4617 791.06 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Fire Equipment
4618 201.70 Clark's Auto Parts/Machine Shop Vehicle Parts and Repairs
4610 100.00 Ccastside Proflame Propane Fuel
4620 388.00 Barrie D. Coate Arborist--Weeks Rom
4621 150.00 Sheryl Ma.rioni Cochran Reimbursement--Plan Check Fees
4622 75.00 Communication Research Radio Repairs
4623 417.53 Alice C --inas Private Vehicle E%,.,ense
4624 170.49 Design Signs Sims
4625 881.50 Earth Systems Consultants Geotechnical Engineering--Weeks Road
4626 81.00 Federal Egress Egress Mail
4627 2,310.98 David B. Fisher Legal Services
4628 60.86 Foster Bros. Security Systems,Inc. Keys and Locks
4629 31.52 Franciscan Glass Company, Inc. Glass--Ranter Residence
4630 38.95 G & K Services Shop Towels
4631 366.39 Ga~denland Power Equipment Equipment Parts and Repairs
4632 64.52 John Kowaleski Reimbursement--Ranger Residence Repairs
4633 63.55 Los Altos Garbage Campanv Dumpster Rental
4634 996.98 Sharon Hall Photography Photography Services
4635 10.08 Home Depot Field Supplies
4636 4,890.00 Huettia- & Schromm, Inc. Construction Administrative Services--
Rancho Field Office
4637 143.87 Independent Business Products Computer Supplies
4638 372.37 Konica Business Machines Photocopier Maintenance Agreement
4639 18.84 Langley Hill Quay.:, Base Rock
4640 129.88 Minton's Lumber Company Field Supplies
4641 91889.03 Murray & Murrav Legal Services
4642 1,531.20 Stanlev Norton Second Ouarter 1992 Litigation and
July E,=enses
4643 1,861.20 National Mailing Services, Inc. Postage--Fall Ne4sletter
4644 24.49 Noble Ford Tractor, Inc. Equipment Part
4645 761.96 Office Depot Office S•,�pplies
4646 248.16 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies
4647 1,107.96 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
4648 606.24 Page & Tux-nbull Architectural Services--Picchetti
4649 268.41 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc. Blueline Prints
4650 44.04 Pilarcitos Quarry Base Rock
4651 521.28 PIP Printing Photocopying
Claims No. 93-14
Meeting 93-16
Date: A•jgust 25, 1003
REVISED
MIDP vTINSJr.�A REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Name Description
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4652 50.00 Plamers Bookstore Resource Documents
4653 55.21 Patty Qu4llsrl Reimb rsemnt--Refreshments for
Docent Meeting
4654 32.50 Rayne of San Jose Water Service
4655 364.60 Reed & Grahzm, Inc. Asphalt for Repairing Parking Lots
4656 62.33 Regal Dodge Vehicle Parts
4657 554.43 Rich's Tire Service Tires
4658 054.90 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs
4659 6,964.54 San Jose Mercury News Leca1 Advertisements
4660 356.33 S & W Egaipment Canpany Equipment Rental
4661 1,479.00 Seafirst Bank Administration Fee
4662 2,984.45 Service Mlanifac}uring Company Service Body for New Vehicle
4663 5.99 Skyline County Pater District Water Service
4664 2,417.56 Jana Sole Consulting Services--::ature Center
4665 53.75 Standard Brands Paint Company Paint
4666 252.00 The Tufnut Worlm Field Supplies
4667 79.50 University Art Center Frames and Drafting Supplies
4668 103.32 Valley Safety Supply Company Safety Ec,uirm� ent
4669 540.00 Valley Title Ca:,pany Preliminary Title Reports
4670 2,000.00 Carter P 'man A ,,ertising Consult
- Services--Media Trainina
4671 94.25 Whitmore, Johnscn & Bolanos Local Services
4672 94.23 PMI Services: Port-c-Let Sanitation Services
4673 467.46 The Nbrkingmarl's EmDcrium Lhiforn, E,�mense
4674 30,000.00 First American Title Insurance Land Purchase--Pantano
Ccmpany
4675 342.12 Petty Cash Local and Out-of-Town Meeting Enpense,
Field ar'd Office Supplies, Film and
Developing, Volunteer E:.qpenses,E�.;.,re=
Mail, Photocopying, and Private Vehic::
E;ense
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-93-9'7
Meeting 93-18
September 8, 1993
AGENDA ITEM
Approval of License Agreement for Underground Utilities to Serve Proposed Communication
Facility on California Water Service Inholding at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve
ACTING GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDAIWNqo
Authorize the Acting General Manager to approve the attached License Agreement for Smart
SMR of California, Inc. to install, operate and maintain underground electrical and telephone
utilities across District land. The proposed utilities will serve Smart SMR's proposed
communications facility on the California Water Service inholding at Rancho San Antonio Open
Space Preserve.
DISCUSSION
Smart SMR of California, Inc. recently entered into a lease agreement with California Water
Service to construct and operate a communication facility at their water tank site on Rancho San
Antonio Open Space Preserve. The proposed facility consists of a wood utility pole that is 44
feet in height and three to six 13-foot fiberglass whip antennas. The overall structure height will
not exceed 60 feet. The whip antennas will eventually be replaced by nine to twelve panel
antennas as the system's capacity increases. The facility also includes a 10 by 20 foot fiberglass
equipment shelter. All components of the facility will be located within the chain link fence
surrounding the existing California Water Service water tank.
Smart SMR has requested permission from the District to bring electrical and telephone service
from the existing utility lines located on the adjacent preserve to the proposed communications
facility site.
The attached license agreement enables Smart SMR to install, operate and maintain underground
electrical and telephone utilities across District land to serve the proposed communications
facility. As consideration for the license, Smart SMR will underground the existing utility lines
serving the ranger residence on the preserve (see Exhibit 1 of the attached agreement).
Undergrounding these existing utility lines will enhance this portion of the preserve and help
miti
gate ate the potential visual impacts of the proposed communications facility. Smart SMR will
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be responsible for all permits and costs associated with the ro'ect.
P Pe project.
The District will be responsible for maintaining the utility lines to the ranger residence from the
point they diverge from the lines serving the communications facility. Smart SMR will maintain
the lines servicing their facility. The license will be effective for ten years. Smart SMR will
have the right to extend the term of the license for one five-year period.
Open Space . . . for room to breathe r 20th Anniversary 1972-1992
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone: 415-691-1200 • FAX: 415-691-0485 S
General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Win de Wit
In addition to the undergrounding of the utilities serving the proposed facility and the ranger
residence, Smart SMR has agreed to the following conditions:
1. Smart SMR will not sublease its communication facility site without the consent of the
District.
r shelter will 'n reen to blend with the existing Ovate tank.
2. Theequipment be ted
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3. Smart SMR will repair any road damage resulting from construction of their facilities to
the District's satisfaction.
Prepared by:
Sheryl Marioni Cochran, Open Space Planner
Contact person:
Same as Above
SENT BY: 8-27-93 ; 4:34PM ; SMART SMR NO CA OFC- 4136910485;# 2/ 5
Su&w SMR or.Cmmoomma,Inc. 33i5 VIWENT RrAD—Sin n A,P1 1,ASAMF HLL,CA 04523
PHONE(!i%))CM)fi 14F3ti I-Ax(510)906-1492
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August 27, 1993
Mr. Craig Britton
Acting General Manager
Mid Peninsula open space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, California 94022-1404
Re: Proposed Smart SMR Communications Facility
and Grant of License For Utilities
Our site IC-597C
De&r Mr. Britton;
Subj act to the limitations set forth for the below, in
connection with Smart MM's construction and operation of
its communications facility on the California Water Service property,
it agrees to the following conditions:
a. Smart SMR will not sublease its ground space
or space within its building or an its tower without the
consent of the District.
b. The Equipment Shelter will be painted green to
blend in with the existing water tank.
C. Any road damage to the existing roads which
results from the construction of Smart SXRts facilities will
be repaired to the District's reasonable satisfaction.
These conditions will only be binding upon Smart SKU if and
when the Distriot executes that certain Grant of License For
utilities.
Very truly yours,
SMART SMR OF CALIFOFdWIA, INC.
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Brian H. Blaustain
Its: Director of Systems Engineering
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GRANT OF LICENSE FOR UTILITIES
This Grant of License for Utilities (the "Agreement")
is entered into as of September , 1993 by and between
the MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, a public
agency (the "District") and SMART SMR OF CALIFORNIA, INC. ,
a Delaware corporation ("Smart SMR") .
R E C I T A L S
WHEREAS, the District is the owner of certain real
property located in the County of Santa Clara, California
which is commonly known as the Rancho San Antonio Open Space
Preserve (the "District Land") ;
WHEREAS, certain electrical and telephone utility
lines, both overhead and underground, exist on the District
Land which are adjacent to certain real property owned by
the California Water Service (the "Water Service Land") ;
WHEREAS, Smart SMR has entered into a Lease Agreement
to place a communications facility on the Water Service Land
and desires a license to bring electrical and telephone
utility service from the existing lines on the District's
Property to Smart SMR's leased premises on the Water Service
Land.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants
contained herein and for good and valuable consideration,
the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,
the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. The District hereby grants to Smart SMR a license
across the District Land the "License") for the
installation, use, operation, maintenance and repair of
underground electrical and telephone utilities,
respectively, to the Water Service Land for the use of Smart
SMR. The location and route of such utilities is shown on
Exhibit 1 attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference.
2. The License shall commence on September 7, 1993,
and shall terminate on August 31, 2003. Smart SMR shall
have the right to extend the term of this License for one
successive period of five (5) years (the "Renewal Term") .
If Smart SMR desires to extend the term of this License it
shall give notice to the District at least sixty (60) days
prior to the expiration of the initial term that Smart SMR
does desire such renewal.
GRANT OF LICENSE FOR UTILITIES Page 2
SMART SMR
3. In consideration of the District granting the
License, Smart SMR agrees to install, at its sole cost and
expense, underground electrical and utility service from the
demarcation point designated "Pole All on the attached
Exhibit 1. Smart SMR shall install a new electrical
transformer on this pole and install underground electrical
and telephone lines from this pole to its proposed
communications facility along the route shown on Exhibit I
and designated "Smart SMR Underground Utilities. " Smart SMR
shall further install the underground telephone and
Electrical utilities from its leased premises to the
District's Ranger Residence along the route shown on Exhibit
1 and designated "District Underground Utilities. " Smart
SMR shall connect such electrical and utility lines to the
Ranger Residence at the electrical panel and telephone
entrance facility as shown on Exhibit 1. The District shall
be responsible for all improvements to the electrical and/or
telephone service it desires beyond such electrical panel
and entrance facility point and for any improvements to the
panel or entrance facility.
A. The construction techniques and materials
shall conform to the specifications and standards of the
County of Santa Clara, the respective utilities (Pacific Gas
and Electric Company and Pacific Bell) and Smart SMR.
B. Smart SMR will be responsible for obtaining
all necessary permits for the construction project. Smart
SMR shall supply District with copies of all permits and
final sign-off on permit.
C. Smart SMR shall notify District at least 48
hours prior to commencement of work. once construction
begins, the project will be completed within 60 working
days. Smart SMR shall notify District upon completion of
work and prior to removal of equipment for a final
inspection.
D. The trench shall be a minimum of two (2) feet
deep. The backf ill shall be compacted such that it does not
erode. Smart SMR shall revegetate all disturbed areas with
Blando brome seed. Smart SMR shall remedy any damage or
erosion resulting from the installation of said electrical
line as long as this permit is in effect. Smart SMR will
leave the site in a condition equal to that which was
originally found.
E. All future maintenance shall be subject to
the same minimum standards as applied to the original
construction, including, but not limited to, construction
GRANT OF LICENSE FOR UTILITIES Page 3
SMART SMR
techniques, the obtaining of necessary permits, trench depth
and restoration, and notices.
4. District agrees that it will be responsible for
all maintenance and repair of its utility lines from the
point shown on Exhibit I where such lines leave the splice
box adjacent to the California Water Service property and go
to the Ranger Residence. Smart SMR shall have no obligation
to maintain or repair such lines. The District shall be
responsible for executing whatever agreements are required
by either Pacific Gas & Electric or Pacific Bell for the
District to obtain electrical or telephone service,
respectively.
5. District shall cooperate with Smart SMR to allow
Smart SMR to acquire any building permits and other
governmental approvals required for the installation of the
electrical and telephone lines and agrees to execute a
letter of authorization allowing Smart SMR to apply for and
obtain such permits and approvals.
6. In connection with the installation of the new
underground utility lines to the Ranger Residence, Smart
SMR, at its sole expense, shall remove the existing overhead
utility lines and poles shown on Exhibit 3 and designated
"To Be Removed." Smart SMR shall dispose of such poles and
lines unless District requests that it take possession of
same. If District requests possession of the poles or
lines, it shall be responsible for removing them from the
Property.
7. Smart SMR shall indemnify District against and
hold District harmless from any and all claims or liability
for or loss from personal injury and/or property damage to
the extent such claim or liability results from or arises
out of Smart SMR's use of District's Land pursuant to this
Agreement, except to the extent such claim or liability
arises from any negligent or intentional act of omission of
District, its agents or employees.
8. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to
the benefit of the parties, their successors, assigns, and
legal representatives.
GRANT OF LICENSE FOR UTILITIES Page 4
SMART SMR
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this
Agreement as of the date first set forth above.
ATTEST WITNESS
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ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN
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Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-93-98
Meeting 93-18
September 8, 1993
AGENDA ITEM
Presentation of a Conceptual Design for Interpretive Displays for the David
Daniels
Nature Center at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve
ACTING GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIIQltok
Review and comment on the conceptual design to be presented by Jana Sokale at your
September 8, 1993 meeting.
DISCUSSION
At your April 8, 1992 meeting, you adopted the Comprehensive Use and Management Plan
for Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. Included in the plan was a recommendation to
design the interior of the nature center to accommodate educational and interpretive needs.
The recommendation also called for the creation of a `focus' committee to assist in the
development of the design concept. In March 1993, staff hired Jana Sokale, a planning
consultant, to facilitate the planning process and create a design for the center.
A focus committee was formed, comprised of Board member Teena Henshaw, POST
representative Lisa Johnson, ranger Brian Malone, planner Mary Gundert, and staff members
Carleen Bruins and Patty Quillin, representing the docent program. The committee has met
about five times over the past five months. In addition, several meetings with operations and
public affairs staff have occurred. A public workshop was held on July 17, 1993 at the
center to collect public input regarding the nature center.
Ms. Sokale will resent the conceptual design for the nature center at our meeting. Your
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input will then be incorporated into the final design. The plans will return to you for final
approval at a later date. An operations plan and cost estimates will be incorporated into the
final plan presentation.
Prepared by:
Mary Gundert, Open Space Planner
Contact:
Same as above
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 Manages Herbert Grench Board o"Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teen Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Han ko,Betsy Crowder,Win de Wit
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
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TO: Board of Directors
FROM: J. Fiddes, Acting General Manager
DATE: September 8, 1993
SUBJECT: F. Y. I.
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Open Space . . . for room to breathe 2 Ot 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 tnirectors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
Open Space
September 8, 1993 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Mr. Chris C. Pearson
Star Route Box 158
Woodside, CA 94062
Subject: Pantano Property Acquisition - La Honda Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve
Dear Mr. Pearson:
At the request of the Board of Directors, I am responding to your August 23 letter regarding
the District's acquisition of the former Pantano property. We appreciate your interest in this
property and hope that the staff presentation and subsequent Board discussion at the August
25 Regular Meeting has addressed your concerns and comments. In summary, staff and
Board members expressed the following points.
1) We understand there has been a property line dispute between you and the
Pantano family and the fence may not be on the property line. The District
recognizes that the land use on both sides of the fence is historical and compatible in
nature. It is our opinion that a determination of the exact location of the fence would
only be necessary if either the District or you proposed land uses along the fence line
that would potentially impact one or the other. Such land uses could include trails,
roads, utilities, and structures.
2), The size of the Pantano parcel is based on available information derived from
legal descriptions, assessor parcel maps, and title reports. A survey could determine
• some variation in the parcel's size but the amount of variation would not alter the
District's interest in preserving this open space. The District clearly views the
property as a potentially developable site and does not base its value solely on size.
The District feels it is paying fair market value for the property, even if a survey
revealed a variation of .2 acres as you have suggested.
3) The District considers the Pantano parcel to be a developable parcel, although,
under current zoning and lot line configurations, this would be very unlikely. In the
future, there are many variables that could change and enhance development potential.
These variables could include changes to zoning, building standards, setbacks,
engineering techniques, and lot lines. We feel consideration has to be given to
changing political climates and property ownership.
4) The District is acquiring the Pantano property for three primary reasons. First, it
is located adjacent to a State and County scenic road and the visual qualities of this
corridor need to be preserved. Second, the property is located very close to one of
the most scenic and accessible portions of La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve and
nearby development would significantly detract from the open space character of 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 e
General Manager Herbert Giem It Board oi Oirc,fw,:Vele Siernem,Robert M(Kibbin, Teem I 1vn,ha%N,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette 11anko,Bctsy Crowder,Win)de Wit
area. Third, the parcel is located in the vicinity of the proposed Rid e g Trail that is
planned to connect La Honda Creek and Windy Hill Open Space Preserves. This trail
is proposed within a corridor that is approximately two miles wide and will be
implemented as opportunities arise. The ultimate location of the trail is unknown but
preserving the visual qualities of the Ridge Trail corridor will ensure that the trail will
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not be adversely impacted by residential development.
5) There are currently no trail plans for the proposed acquisition or this portion of
La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve. The former MacDonald property near
Highway 84 is leased and will not be accessible to the public until 1995. When
planning gets underway in the next two years, it will be conducted in compliance with
the District's Open Space Use and Management Planning Process which requires
public notification, public workshops to discuss proposed land use issues, and a
minimum of two public hearings before the Board of Directors. As an adjacent
neighbor, you will be notified of all planning activities.
The acquisition of the Pantano property is an important matter to the Board of Directors, and
we are grateful that you share our interest in preserving it for open space. As Mr. Britton
pointed out at the meeting, we have not actively pursued acquisition of this property until the
price was determined to be reasonable. The available information concerning physical, legal
and planning issues relating to the property was deemed sufficient to recognize the parcel as
a developable site and a desirable open space acquisition.
We look forward to your participation in our planing process and hope that we will be good
neighbors. We recognize you have concerns regarding the protection of your property and
privacy and wish to respect these rights. Please feel free to contact Mr. Craig Britton or
Mr. Randy Anderson, the District's Planning Manager, at any time.
Sincerely,
Jean H. Fiddes
Acting General Manager
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TO: Board of Directors
FROM: J. Fiddes, Acting General Manage
DATE: September 2, 1993
SUBJECT: F. Y. I.
Open Space . . . for room to breathe 20th Anniversary 1972-1992
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485
General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
August 26, 1993
Mr. and Mrs. Noel Calvin
3200 Ash St.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Calvin:
On Sunday, August 22, I hiked the new Bella Vista Trail which was constructed as a
result of your generous donation.
It is a beautiful trail, winding up through grasslands and across tree-shaded drainages
to the Monte Bello Ridge. It will solve several problems on the ridge--removing
public travel from near your property; supplanting the steep "disc-line trail";
providing a pleasant loop from the main road to Black Mountain and back via Indian
Creek Trail.
I want to thank you again for helping us to build the Bella�Vista Trail, and I hope to
meet you on the trail some time soon!
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 Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
Open Space
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
August 26, 1993
Supervisor Ruben Barrales
San Mateo County Government Center
401 Marshall Street
Redwood City, CA 94063
Dear Ruben:
On behalf of the Board of Directors, and on behalf of the
constituents of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, I
want to thank you for spearheading the changes in the Edgewood
County Park agreement which were successfully accomplished this
summer. Without your initiative in bringing people together to
work out the best strategy, this effort would have taken much
longer to be implemented, if indeed it could have been
implemented at all.
Please extend our thanks also to Supervisor Tom Huening for co-
sponsoring the amendments, and to Supervisors Nevin and Lempert,
and President Griffin for supporting ortin it. We look forward to a
continuing cordial relationship with the San Mateo County Board
of Supervisors.
Sincerely,
Betsy ,CrowdeA 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
Genera!Alanager:Herbert Grench Board or Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
August 26, 1993
Mr. and Mrs. Dixon Collins
Skylonda Fitness Center
16350 Skyline Boulevard
Woodside, California 94062
Dear Kathy and Dixon:
Director Wim de Wit and I, along with the attending staff members of the Open Space District,
would like to thank you for giving us a tour of your resort last Tuesday. We are impressed by
your commitment to provide quality facilities and services for your guests.
It's clear that the District, as a public land conservation agency, and the Skylonda Fitness
Center, as a private enterprise using our public open space lands as an integral part of its fitness
program, share a number of common interests.
The District's staff and Board of Directors have been working on clarifying policies for private
commercial uses of the District's public lands. We will be in touch with you soon to discuss our
mutual interest in such policies. It's evident that your clients enjoy using the District's preserves
and trails as part of their fitness program, and it would be to our mutual benefit to formalize
• these arrangements.
Again, thank you for your gracious hospitality.
Sincerely,
Betsy Crowder, President
Board of Directors
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Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
August 27, 1993
Peninsula Open Space Trust
3000 Sand Hill Road
Building 4 - Suite 135
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Subject: Gift Policy
Dear Members of the Board:
At our August 26 meeting, the Board of Directors received copies of your new
"Memorial and Special Occasion Gifts" pamphlet. We would like to compliment you
on an excellent job.
At our meeting, we also rescinded the District's previous Site Naming and Gift
Recognition Policy adopted in 1978, and adopted new policies, which are enclosed.
Notice the referral to POST in Section I1B.
The Gift Policy committee, under Chairperson Hanko, will continue to meet to discuss
Special Recognition (Section III). We welcome input from POST at any time.
Sincerely,
Betsy Crowder, President
Board of Directors
Enclosure: Gift Recognition Policy
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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 Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Han ko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
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Meetinc' 93-18
Date: Sept. 8, 1993
REVISED
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Name Description
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4676 60.58 Randy Anderson Reimbursement--Staff Activities
4677 492.43 Artech Laminating Equipatent and Supplies
4678 852.55 Big Creek Lumber Pasts and Lumber
4679 50.00 California Association of Regional Agency Membership
Parks and Open Space
4680 7.00 California Department of Forestry Photocopying-Timber Harvesting Plan
4681 22.07 California Water Service Water Service
4682 165.00 Campbell's Towing Towing
4683 950.00 Cannis Consulting Engineers Surveying Services
4684 161.31 Sheryl Marioni Cochran Private Vehicle Expense
4685 1,515.00 Corporate Design Strategies Windy Hill Computerized Map
4686 145.00 Deerfield Seminars Registration--D. Dolan
4687 1,614.04 Design Concepts Design and Production of Newsletter,
Frwiing and Materials
4688 62.32 DynaMed Medical Supplies
4689 1,968.00 Earth Systems Consultants Geotechnical Engineering Services a
4690 51.80 Farrelle Ccmm unicaticns Radio Repair and Parts
4691 74.41 * Falore Jeep Vehicle Repairs
4692 59.05 Foster Bros.Security Systems Lacks and Keys
4693 15,340.70 GM Truck Center Vehicle
4694 133.63 Herbert Grench Consulting Mqpenses
f 4695 216.32 Mary Gundert Private Vehicle Expanse
!, 4696 32.48 Sharon Ball Photography Prints
4697 16.66 Honda Peninsula Vehicle Parts 1
4698 '211.75 Honeywell Protection Services Burglar Alarm Maintenance Agreement
9 4699 56.02 Keeble and Shuchat Photography Photo Processing and Prints
4700 335.74 Dennis Kobza & Associates, Inc. Architectural Services--Rancho Field
Office
4701 '351.35 Konica Business Machines Photocopier Maintenance Agreement
4702 64.10 Judy Law Private Vehicle Expense
4703 550.00 Magnussen Buick-Pontiac , Inc. Vehicle Repairs I
4704 70.00 Micro Accounting Solutions Computer Services
4705 857.38 Milston+e Geotechnical Engineering Services--Sazsal Spillway
4706 88.87 Moffett Supply Company Paper Supplies j
4707 25.00 Motorola Antenna Site Rental 1I
4708 391.92 Pacific Bell Telepbone Service I
4709 71.98 Peninsula Blueprint Bluelines j
4710 933.19 Pilarcitos Quarry Base Rock
[ 4711 160.48 Pitney Bowes Portage Meter Rental
it 4712 59.00 R & G Appliance Service Equipment Repair
4713 9.39 Rancho Hardware Field Supplies
4714 3,270.52 Sandis Humber Janes Consulting Services---Grading and
Drainage Plan
4715 100.00 Santa Clara County Environmental Hazardous Waste Permit
Health Services
4716 1,551.00 Se van Construction, Inc. Building Permit--Rtancho Field Office
4717 183.16 Shell oil Company Fuel
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Meeting 93-18
Date: Sept. 8, 1993
REVISED
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
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4718 756.46 Signs of the Times Signs
4719 460.00 Eugene Sheehan Grading
4720 58.21 Skyline County Water Service Water Service
4721 1,610.28 Valley Oil Company Fuel
4722 81.58 West Coast Reber Field Supplies
4723 76.91 WMI Services: Port-O-Let Sanitation Services
4724 78.07 Design Signs Signs
4725 10,349.86 George Bianchi Construction,Inc. Picchetti Blacksmith Shop Restoration
4726 1,723.08 Brian Kars Foulk Engineering Services
4727 10,545.18 Geotechnical Mmu-igement, Inc. Weeks Road Construction
4728 "0.00 ** County of Santa Clara Grading it--Rancho Field Office 1
4729 357.37 Petty CashField and Office Supplies, Film and
Developing, Photocopying, Prof i
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4676 60.58 Randy Anderson Reimbursement-Staff Activities
4677 492.43 Artech Laminating Equipment and Supplies
JJ 4678 852.55 Big Creep Lumber Posts and Lumber
4679 50.00 California Association of Regional Agency Membership
Parks and Open Space
4680 7.00 California Department of Forestry Photocopying-Timber Harvesting Plan
4681 22.07 California Water Service Water Service
4682 165.00 Campbell's Towing Towing
4683 950.00 Cannis Cowulting Engineers Surveying Services
4684 161.31 Sheryl Marioni Cochran Private Vehicle Expense
P 4685 1,515.00 Corporate Design Strategies Windy Hill Computerized Nap
4686 145.00 Deerfield Seminars Registration--D. Dolan
4687 1,614.04 Design Concepts Design and Production of Newsletter,
Framing and Materials
4688 62.31 DyraMed Medical Supplies
4689 11968.00 Earth Systems Consultants Geotechnical Engineering Services
f 4690 51.80 Farrelle Ccmmunicaticns Radio Repair and Parts
4691 74.41 * Falore Jeep Vehicle Repairs
4692 59.05 Foster Bros.Security Systems Locks and Keys ?
4693 15,340.70 GMC Track Center Vehicle
4694 133.63 Herbert Grench C4nsulting Expenses
4695 216.32 Mary Gundert Private Vehicle Expense
y p ogr o Hall
Sharon.4696 3248 Sh Hll Photography Prints #
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4697 16.66 Honda Peninsula Vehicle Parts
4698 211.75 Honeywell Protection Services Burglar Alarm Maintenance Agreement
4699 56.02 Keeble and Shuchat Photography Photo Processing and Prints
4700 335.74 Dennis Kobza & Associates, Inc. Architectural Services-Rancho Field
Office
4701 351.35 Konica Business Machines Photocopier Maintenance Agreement
4702 64.10 Judy Law Private Vehicle Expense
4703 550.00 Magnusson Buick-Pontiac-(MC, Inc. Vehicle Repairs
4704 70.00 Micro Accounting Solutions Ccmputer Services
4705 857.38 Milstone Geotechnical Engineering Services--Sausal Spillway
4706 88.87 Moffett Supply Company Paper Supplies
j 4707 25.00 Motorola Antenna Site Rental
4708 391.92 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
4709 71.98 Peninsula Blueprint Bluelines
4710 933.19 Pilarcitos Quarry Base Rock
4711 160.48 Pitney Bowes Postage Meter Rental
4712 59.00 R & G Appliance Service Equipment Repair
4713 9.39 Rancho Hardware Field Supplies
4714 3,172.50 Sandia Humber Jones Consulting Services-Grading and
Drainage Plan
4715 100.00 Santa Clara County Environmental Hazardous Waste Permit
Halth Services
4716 1,551.00 Seven Construction, Inc. Building Permit--Rancho Field Office }
li 4717 186.16 Shell Oil Company Fuel
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Meeting 93-18
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4718 756.46 Signs of the Times Signs
4719 460.00 Eugene Sheehan Grading
4720 58.21 Skyline County Water Service Water Service
! 4721 1,610.28 Valley Oil Company Fuel
! 4722 81.58 West Cost R,ebar Field Supplies
4723 76.91 WMI Services: Port-O-Let Sanitation Services
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