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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19940112 - Agendas Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 94-01 r Oven ----------------------- �I MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 94-01 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA 7:30 P.M. 330 Distel Circle Wednesday Los Altos, California January 12, 1994 (7:30) * ROLL CALL ** ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- Public SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY -- B. Crowder ADOPTION OF AGENDA *** ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR -- B. Crowder *** APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Consent Item) December 8, 1993 December 15, 1993 *** WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (Consent Item) BOARD BUSINESS (7:50) 1. Election of Board Officers for 1994 -- J. Fiddes (8:00) 2. Annual Review of the Relative Site Emphasis Plan and Schedule for Use and Management Plan Reviews -- R. Anderson (8:40) 3. Acceptance of Dedication of Conservation Easement from The Trust for Hidden Villa -- C. Britton Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Conservation Easement Dedication, 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 (Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve, Lands of The Trust for Hidden Villa) *** 4. Renewal of Investment Authority - J. Fiddes Resolution Authorizing Certain Board Employees to Invest Temporarily Idle Funds in Securities Allowed by Government Code *** 5 20th Anniversary Final Report -- B. Crowder *** 6. Inclusion of the San Francisco Bay Trail in the Moffett Field Comprehensive Use Plan -- R. Anderson 330 Distel Circle Los Altos California 94022-1404 * Phone: 415-691-1200 0 FAX: 415-691-0485 Board of Oirectors:Pete Siemens,Robert M(Kibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nanette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit I i Resolution Endorsing Support for Including the San Francisco Bay Trail in the Moffett Field Comprehensive Use Plan *** 7. Authorization to Purchase Transport Trailer -- J. Escobar (8:45) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS -- Directors and Staff *** REVISED CLAIMS (Consent Item) CLOSED SESSION (Litigation, Land Negotiations, and Personnel Matters) ADJOURNMENT *NOTE: Times are estimated and items may appear earlier or later than listed. Agenda is subject to change of order. ** TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: The Chair will invite public comment on agenda items at the time each item is considered by the Board of Directors. You may address the Board concerning other matters during oral communications. Each speaker will ordinarily be limited to 3 minutes. When recognized, please begin by stating your name and address. Please fill out the speaker's form so your name and address can be accurately included in the minutes. Alternately, you may comment to the Board by a written communication, which the Board appreciates. *** All items on the consent calendar shall be approved without discussion by one motion unless a Board member removes an item from the consent calendar,for separate discussion. A member of the public may request under oral communications that an item be removed from the consent calendar. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEE TNGS The Board will have a Goals and Objectives Workshop on Saturday, January 22, 1994 from 8:30 A.M. to Noon at the District office. Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REsownoN 94-01 REsownoN OF APPRECIATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MiDPENiNsuLA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT HONORING MicHAEL L. FOSTER WHEREAS, Michael L. Foster has served as the District's controller and chief financial advisor since May 1, 1978 on a part-time and essentially volunteer basis; and WHEREAS, during his 15 years with the District, Mike has worked closely with the Board of Directors, the general manager, and the staff of the District to see that the public's funds are utilized and leveraged in the most prudent, efficient way possible; and WHEREAS, Mike, utilizing his unique and exceptional financial talents, has consistently looked for (and found!) many opportunities to restructure or otherwise improve the District's financial position; and WHEREAS, Mike's creative and diligent financial labors have allowed the District to complete acquisitions of open space lands that otherwise would likely have been lost to development; and WHEREAS, Mike has been instrumental in assisting the District in creating a regional greenbelt and has therefore directly contributed to enhancing the quality of life for the residents of and visitors to the midpeninsula region; and WHEREAS, Mike has continually provided the Board of Directors with informative and detailed reports on the District financial status that are invaluable to the Board in its decision-making process; and WHEREAS, Mike's exceptional work is largely responsible for the District's A+ bond rating, the highest rating available for a single purpose public agency. Now, THEREFORE, BE IT REsoLvED that the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does hereby commend, applaud, and honor Michael L. Foster on the 15th anniversary of his service to the District, for his ongoing commitment to open space preservation, and for his tireless dedication, determination and perseverance in guiding the Districts finances throughout the last 15 years. The Board further extends its heart felt thanks, appreciation, and affection to Mike for all he has done in the service of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. Adopted by the Board of Directors, January 12, 1994 Open Space 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 93-22 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS December 8, 1993 MINUTES I. - ROLL CALL President Betsy Crowder called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M. Members Present: Betsy Crowder, Wim de Wit, Nonette Hanko, Teena Henshaw, Robert McKibbin, and Pete Siemens. Member Absent: Ginny Babbitt. Personnel Present: Craig Britton, Jean Fiddes, Randy Anderson, John Escobar, Malcolm Smith, Del Woods, Mary Gundert, Stanley Norton and Emma Johnson. j II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications. III. SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY Resolution Supporting the Californians for Parks and Wildlife Bond Act of 1994 Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board adopt Resolution 93-46, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Supporting the Calif ornians ans for Parks and. Wildlife Bond Act of 1994. P. Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA B. Crowder stated that the agenda was adopted by Board consensus. _V. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR P. Siemens requested removal of the written communications agenda item from the consent calendar. Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board adopt the consent calendar; including approval of minutes of November 17, 1993 Regular Meeting and December 1, 1993 Special ' Meeting; and revised claims 93-20. P. Siemens seconded them mo tion. The passed 6 to 0. VI. -WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS P. Siemens wanted minor changes made to the letter to Gibson Anderson, Chairman of the Committee for Open Space Access and to the City Council of the City of Sunnyvale. He said 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California 94022-1404 •r Phone:415=691-1200 FAX:415-691-0485 Board otDirectors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbirr,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit Meeting 93-22 Page 2 letters of a political nL or letters asking political bodies W .e a political action should bt signed by the Board president. C. Britton responded that the letters in question were not part of Written Communications, but included in the Board packet as an informational item and had already been mailed. Motion: P. Siemens moved the Board approve the Written Communications. N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. VII. BOARD BUSINESS A. Acceptance of Hosking Bankruptcy greement and Proposed Addition of Theresa Hosking Property to El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve (Report R-93-1211 C. Britton stated that, based on terms of previous agreements with Mr. Hosking, the District is currently owed $1,382,102 in off-sets against the final land transaction in 1995. He said that under the agreement the parties would agree to the District's claim of off-sets, the District would allow the existing $500,000 note to be sold or transferred to a third party at more favorable terms for the District, and the District would purchase a 3.8-acre parcel bordering on El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve for $100,000. He continued that the District would be allowed a corresponding $100,000 off-set toward a 1995 transaction, which means the property would be acquired at no cost. D. Woods showed slides of the property and reviewed how it relates to the preserve and reviewed the use and management recommendations. Walter Reynolds, 635 N. Starr Hill Road, Woodside, a neighbor of the property, stated his pleasure with the District acquiring the property, and had no objections to future public parking on the property. Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board adopt Resolution 93-47 a Resolution P , of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing Acceptance of Bankruptcy Agreement, Authorizing Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District, and Authorizing Acting General Manager to Execute Any �'Y and All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction (El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve - Lands of Hosking). P. Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. Motion: H. Hanko moved that the Board tentatively adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan recommendations contained in the report, including naming the property as an addition to El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve, and indicate its intention to withhold the properties from dedication as public open space at this time. P. Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. B. Notice of Contract Completion for the Weeks Road Project at La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve (Report R-93-129) M. Gundert stated the contract for construction of a road and drainage improvements and . g P implementation of a tree protection and landscaping plan had been awarded to Geotechnical Management, Inc. She said the project, completed on November 22, 1993, was over Meeting 93-22 Page 3 i budget and that some of the actual costs of $207,000 are reimbursable. C. Britton said progress reports on the project should have been given to the Board and that a new procedure for accounting to the Board has been established and will be followed for the construction of the field office at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve and future construction projects. Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board adopt the Notice of Completion of Contract and Acceptance of Work for the Weeks Road Project and approval of the total cost of $207,000. P. Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. C. Award of Consultant Contract for Mt. Umunhum Building and Infrastructure Assessment (Re R- 8 port -93 12 � R. Anderson said that the Board had approved a $20,000 budget item to study the condition of the buildings and related utilities at the former Almaden Air Force Station. He said the study will be a preliminary evaluation and will provide general scope of work and cost for maintenance repairs, upgrades, and/or demolition costs. He reported that five proposals were received and that staff recommends that Gould Architects of San Jose be selected to provide the services. P. Siemens proposed that the study could be a basis for a public workshop to determine J what the public envisions for the property. Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board authorize staff to enter into negotiations with Gould Architects of San Jose to prepare the assessment within the budget. R. McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. D. Status Report from General Manager Search Committee (Report R 93 130) T. Henshaw reviewed the General Manager Search Committee's activities to date and said that the Board should decide on its level of involvement in the next steps in the hiring procedure. She said the consultant will be paper-screening all the applications and will be sending supplemental questions to 10 to 12 top candidates who should be initially interviewed to narrow the field of candidates down to 5 to 7. After discussion regarding who should be able to review the 10 to 12 top candidates' applications, pp cations, the Board agreed that the applications will be available to all Bo ard oard members to review. T. Henshaw said that the full Board could propose interview questions and would be involved in the final interviews under the direction of the consultant. Motion: N. Hanko moved that co mmittee mittee be appointed by the Board that would be involved in the initial interviews and that the existing procedures committee consisting of R. McKibbin, T. Henshaw, and P. Siemens be the members of the committee. B. Crowder seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. Motion: P. Siemens moved that the committee develop, with the consultant, written supplementary questions with input from other Board members. R. McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. Meeting 93-22 Page 4 i N. Hanko recori—med that the semi-finalists' applications will be available to all Board members on a confidential basis, and B. Crowder reiterated the Board's consensus that after the initial interviews have been conducted and the final applicants identified, the full Board will be involved in the final interviews. P. Siemens noted that there may be two rounds of interviews: an initial round of oral interviews with the finalists and one or two candidates interviewed a second time. B. Crowder called a recess at 9:20 P.M. and reconvened the meeting at 9:32 P.M. E. Committee Consolidation (Report R-93-116) C. Britton reported Director Babbitts positions on the committee cons olidation prop osal. B. Crowder said the Board had previously voted to discuss appointment of altern ates to Board committees, non-committee member attendance at committee meetings, and taping of committee meetings as well as the proposal to establish four standing committees to replace the existing committees, and whether the Board President should serve on any committees. I The Board agreed that the president should be designated to serve as a voting alternate on committees, that non-committee members not attend committee meetings unless it is as an anonymous member of a large audience of the public, that committee meetings not be taped but short informational reports could be given to the full Board at Board meetings, and that the chair of each committee be designated as note-taker to record decisions of the committee unless there is another committee member who volunteers. N. Hanko noted that because some committees do not complete their charges in the current year, the change-over to four standing committees should be amortized with current committee members so there is continuity. There was general consensus on the proposal, and the Board concurred that the next president of the Board could develop a process to meld the current committee members into the new standing committees. Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board establish four standing committees with specified responsibilities. T. Henshaw seconded the motion. Discussion: P. Siemens asked confirmation that the motion included the management team's suggested modifications and renaming the Budget and Administration Committee to the Administration and Budget Committee. B. Crowder confirmed that they were included as well as the Board president not serving as a member of any committee but serving as alternate on committees, non-committee member attendance at committee meetings only as a member of the public, and not taping of committee meetings, and the president of the Board working to phase in the new committee members. The motion passed 6 to 0. VIII. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS C. Britton announced that no public comment had been received and the following transactions have closed escrow: Norton - Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve acquisition closed on December 6, and the Moeller and Ebett purchases at Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve closed on i December 3. He said the District wired a $3 million advance payment to Peninsula Open Space Trust on the Phleger property and had received a signed note and signed deed of trust. He continued that the National Park Service has approved the appraisal and he believes it will close Meeting 93-22 Page 5 before December 25, l9v3. He said he will report back to the hoard on the reconveying of the deed of trust, but would not be recording the deed of trust as the reconveyance could not be processed in time for the closing, though it would still be a valid deed of trust. He further asked the Board's permission to handle the matter as stated. B. Crowder noted the Board's agreement. 2 B. Crowder reported she would attend the Planning and Conservation League's environmental legislative symposium in Sacramento. P. Siemens and R. Anderson said they may attend also. P. Siemens related the status of the meetings with members of city councils of Saratoga, Los Gatos and Monte Sereno, adding that the Board may need to review how educational meetings are conducted. C. Britton noted that summer VIP tours will be part of Public Affairs Program's next action plan. B. Crowder expressed appreciation to G. Babbitt and W. De Wit for their work on the staff appreciation party. J. Fiddes expressed the appreciation of staff for the event. W. de Wit reported on the luncheon to honor Liz Dana. J. Escobar reported one hiking accident, two bicycle accidents, and an accident involving an equestrian volunteer patrol member. He said the draft pilot program on ranger bike patrol will be forwarded to Local 715 this week for review, and added that he expects the program to begin in mid-February. He reported attending a seminar at East Bay Regional Park District on multiple use trails and how to work with agencies. i R. Anderson reported that the Dog Committee will meet on Tuesday, December 14 at 7 P.M. at the Rengstorff Community Center. C. Britton reported that a new state law allows special districts to have representation on Local j .Agency Formation Commissions. He suggested following-up to participate to the degree that would be beneficial. He said he will report back to the Board on the matter. He said the staff has contacted Geoff Ball to facilitate the Goals and Objectives Workshop on Saturday, January 22 from 8:30 A.M. to Noon. IX. CLOSED SESSION C. Britton announced that the litigation matter to be discussed in Closed Session, significant exposure to litigation, fell under Government Code Section 54956.9 (b)(1), and negotiation matters to be discussed were Santa Clara County parcel no. 351-08-036 owned by John Vidovich and negotiated by Rex Lindsay. The Board recessed to Closed Session at 10:22 P.M. X. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:37 P.M. Emma Johnson Recording Secretary 1 Cla. No. 93-20 Meeting 93-24 Date: Dec. 8, 1993 REVISED MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5095 215.42 Allen Equipment Company Vehicle Equipment 5096 283.49 Alpine Awards Printing on Volunteer Vests 5097 272.79 American Printing and Copy Invitations--Kids' Event 5098 198.00 American Red Cross Mannikin Rental 5099 42.00 American Society P of Landscape Subscription Architects 5100 36.33 Artech Laminating Drafting Supplies 5101 207.04 AT&T Telephone Maintenance 5102 35.00 * AYH Sanborn Park Hostel Facility Rental--Operations' Retreat 5103 36.83 Barron Park Supply Company Field Supplies 5104 200.00 Bettencourt American Landscape Landscape Maintenance 5105 339.73 Diane Blackman Reimbursement--Computer Software 5106 180.00 Brian Kangas Foulk Feasibility Study 5107 ' ,s:G&- Lee Buffington, Tax Collector Property Taxes 1,268.84 San Mateo County 5108 1,909.15 Cabela's Incorporated Uniform Expense 5109 22.00 California Association of Hospitals Subscription and Health Systems 1110 1,555.00 Cannis Consulting Engineering and Surveying Services '7111 3,470.36 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Field Equipment 5112 135.77 R. V. Cloud Company Field Supplies_ 5113 296.20 Annette Coleman Reimbursement--Field Supplies 5114 131.74 Communication & Control, Inc. Utilities 5115 45.00 ** Community Volunteer Awards ComnitteeLocal Meeting Expense 5116 2,500.00 Dana Property Anaylsis Appraisal 5117 126.44 DeLuxe Business Forms & Supplies Office Supplies 5118 2,400.00 *** Divine Catering Catering for Staff Appreciation Event 5119 3,425.00 Earth Systems Consultants Consulting Services 5120 10.82 Film to Frame Signs 5121 100,000.00 First American Title Insurance Land Purchase--Hosking Company 5122 955.86 David B. Fisher Legal Services 5123 82,105.68 Geotechnical Management, Inc. Weeks Road Construction 5124 60.71 Mary Gundert Private Vehicle Expense 5125 1,140.42 Sharon Hall Photography Photography Services 5126 535.83 Virg Harkins Signs Signs 5127 211.75 Honeywell Incorporated Burglar Alarm Maintenance 5128 3,000.00 Hughes, Heiss & Associate Professional Services--General Manager Search 5129 76.84 Independent Business Products Office Supplies 5130 649.50 Jarrett & Associates Buttons--Kids' Art of Open Space 5131 140.17 Keeble & Shuchat Photography Photographs and Supplies 5132 151.71 Lab Safety Safety Supplies 5133 30.00 The Last Detail Proofreading--Poster 5134 55.00 Judy Law Reimbursement--Training Registration 5135 20.00 Leadership Subscription * Urgent check issued on November 24, 1993. ** Urgent check issued on November 23, 1993. ***Urgent check issued on December 1, 1993. i Claim No. 93-20 I �.ng 93-24 L : Dec. 8, 1993 REVISED MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Amount Name Description -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5136 529.81 Los Altos Garbage CaRpany DLzmpster Rental 5137 200.00 Kevin MacKay Resource Management Internship 5138 600.00 Magana's Building Maintenance Janitorial Services 5139 128.75 Brian Malone Reimbursement--Uniform Expense and Private Vehicle Expense 5140 87.68 Marie McGough Reimbursement--Office Equipment 5141 695.74 Miracle Auto Painting Vehicle Repairs 5142 30.00 Monogram Sanitation Sanitation Supplies 5143 25.00 Motorola Antenna Site Rental 5144 2,482.75 City of Mountain View Dispatch Services 5145 225.56 Mountain View Garden Center Field Supplies 5146 30.00 Mycological Society of San Francis coDonati on in lieu of Docent Honorari 5147 1,073.40 National Mailing Services, Inc. Postage for Newsletter 5148 57.42 Michael Newburn Reimbursement--Ranger Residence Repairs 5149 50.00 Nucleus Fast Fashion Trail Patrol & Docent Uniform 5150 15.78 The office Depot office Supplies 5151 265.95 Pacific Bell Telephone Service 5152 428.38 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc. Blueprints and Photocopying 5153 1,122.68 Pine Cone Lumber Redwood Split Rails 5154 252.47 Pitney Bowes, Inc. Postage Meter Rental 5155 1,000.00 Postage by Phone Postage 5156 55.21 Patty Quillin Reimbursement--Newsletter Printing 5157 113.49 REI Safety Committee Recognition Gifts 5158 1,320.00 320.00 R & M Paving Patch Driveway 5159 72.50 Tom Randall Reimbursement--Railroad Ties 5160 53.62 Reed & Graham, Inc. Asphalt 5161 1,650.00 R.G.Construction Asbestos Removal 5162 4,160.71 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs 5163 270.40 S & W Equipment Company Equipment Rental 5164 45.46 Safety-Kleen corporation Solvent Tank Service 5165 64.00 David Sanguietti Reimbursement--Field Supplies 5166 860.00 Santa Clara LAFCO Annexation 5167 1,751.48 Scribner Graphic Press Printing--Newsletter 5168 180.97 Shell Oil Company Fuel 5169 37.76 Smith Equipment Equipment Repair 5170 1,829.17 Jana Sokale Consulting Services--Grant Cabin 5171 956.36 Something Special Catering--Kids' Art Event 5172 200.00 Sunnyvale Medical Clinic Audiograrrs 5173 107.17 TBS Printware Corporation Equipment Supplies 5174 2,500.00 ****Teater & Etc Consulting Services--Visitor's Guid 5175 162.38 Teater & Etc Factsheet Map Update 5176 25,722.34 Tomlinson, Zisko, Morosoli & Maser Legal Services 5177 10.62 Unocal Fuel 5178 601.00 Anne Unterberger Professional Services--shorthand Reporter Urgent check issued on December 2, 1993. Urgent check issued on November 23, 1993. Urgent check issued on November 18, 1993. ****Urgent check issued on November 22, 1993. Claii,o No. 93-20 Meeting 93-24 Date: Dec. 8, 1993 REV I SID MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Name Description ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5179 1,493.06 Valley Oil Company Fuel 5180 810.00 Valley Title Company Preliminary Reports 5181 65.70 Value Business Products Office Supplies 5182 325.00 * Ken Verducci Staff Recognition Activities by Board 5183 76.91 WMI Services-Port-o-Let Sanitation Services 5184 9.60 Woodside Union 76 Vehicle Repair 5185 188.61 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expense 5186 113.50 Joan Young Reimbursement--Volunteer and Docent Christmas Cards 5187 1,357.00 Sheryl Marioni Cochran Reimbursement--Plan Check Fees 5188 4,812.24 Merwin (Bucky) Mace Consulting Services 5189 464.96 Petty Cash Uniform Expense, Local and Out-of- Town Meeting Expense, Field and Office Supplies, District and Private Vehicle Expense, Film and Developing, and Seminar Registration *Urgent check issued on November 22, 1993. I Open Space 1 , MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 93-23 REGULAR MEETING.. BOARD OF DIRECTORS December 15, 1993 MINUTES I. ROLL CALL President Betsy Crowder called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M. Members Present: Betsy Crowder, Wim de Wit, Nonette Hanko;Robert McKibbin, Ginny Babbitt, and Pete Siemens. Member Absent: Teena Renshaw. Personnel Present: John Escobar, Randy Anderson, Malcolm Smith, Del Woods, Susan Dale, Stanley Norton, and Emma Johnson. II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Harry Haeussler, 1094 Highland Circle, Los Altos, thanked the Board for installing a public address system in the Board room. III. ADOPTION OF AGENDA B.'Crowder stated that the agenda was adopted by Board consensus. IV. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR " Motion: G. Babbitt mo ved that the Board adapt the consent calendar, including Written Communications; Reconveyance of Deed of Trust Former Phleger Property; Scheduling of January 22 Workshop; and Revised Claims 93-21.' P. Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. V. BOARD BUSINESS A, Lezislative Report (Report R-93-133) J. Escobar introduced Ralph Heim, the District's legislative.,advocate in Sacramento. Mr. C Heim gave a*summary of the last year's state legislative and budget activities. He called the Board's attention to three new laws that revise the Brown Act and one that would allow districts to have seats on Local Agency Formation Commissions.and urged the District to participate in the selection of the individual(s) who would serve on the commission. He 330 Disfel Circle • :Los Altos,California 94022-1404 Phone:415-691-1200 ':*'.-FAX:415-691-0485 (fit Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Tee Renshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette.Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit Meeting 93-23 Page 2 predicted that th, .,ext State budget will be onerous for ,,z District and said that as soon as the new budget is released he will analyze it and keep the District informed of the implications and effects on the District. B. Crowder and R. McKibbin, on behalf of the Board, thanked Mr. Heim for his previous work and his report to the Board. B. Dedication Status of District Lands (Report R-93-131) J. Escobar reported that the proposed dedications are consistent with Board policy, adding that two parcels (Edgewood County Park and Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve - Cunningham/Glaubiger) are easements and Long Ridge (Sempervirens Fund), El Sereno (County of Santa Clara), and Rancho San Antonio (Vidovich) Open Space Preserves are fee title. Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board adopt Resolution 93-49, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Dedicating Interests in Certain District Lands for Public Open Space Purposes. N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. C. Proposed Addition of Vidovich Property to Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve (Report R-93-132) R. Anderson noted that the proposed acquisition is part of the master agreement previously approved by the Board. He said that the bargain purchase price of $206,250 is 75% of appraised value of $275,000 per the agreement, and that closing date must be prior to January 1, 1994. D. Woods showed slides of the 3.486-acre property and noted its position to Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. He said the acquisition will provide fee title to approximately 700 feet of the private roadway which, together with the portion already owned by the District represents approximately 3/4 of the total length of the road. Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board approve the expenditure of $206,250 to acquire the Vidovich property, plus up to $3,000 for miscellaneous costs including escrow and title insurance fees. N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board tentatively adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan recommendations, including naming the Vidovich property as an addition to the Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve, and indicate its intention to dedicate the property as public open space. N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. D. Caretaker Agreement - Rhus Ridge Road Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve (Report R-93-134) J. Escobar reported that the agreement provides for twenty hours of supplemental patrol service and other caretaker responsibilities in exchange for the use of a mobile home site as a residence for a ten-year term. He said that Liz and Dan Dana and Director McKibbin played an active role in reaching an agreement. Susan Cretekos, 11924 Rhus Ridge Road, Meeting 93-23 Page 3 Los Altos, explained that the new mobile home takes up the same amount of space as the old unit which had disintegrated. Motion. G. Babbit moved that th e e Board approve the caret aker taker lease agreement and authorize the acting general manager to execute the lease agreement on behalf of the District. R. McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. VI. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS N. Hanko reported that she gave a presentation to the Palo Alto Kiwanis Club, and that she explained the District's relationship to Peninsula Open Space Trust to the group whose membership includes many kinds of trail users. She said that she and 54 other individuals will be recognized on January 9 by the Palo Alto Centennial Committee for their extraordinary contributions to creating the qualities and institutions of Palo Alto. G. Babbitt reported that the Dog Committee had met on December 14 and that only four members of the public attended. R. Anderson responded that it was his understanding that all meeting notices were sent to the mailing list, and proposed that minutes of the meeting be mailed to the list along with a request for help with research,including the scope that was sent out previously asking for comments. B. Crowder added that the rangers gave excellent presentations and expressed her thanks to them. N. Hanko suggested a survey to get a better idea of how most users feel about dogs on preserves. B. Crowder reported that the 20th Anniversary Committee met last week and will present a report to the Board in January. B. Crowder thanked R. McKibbin for the Christmas cookies which he noted were baked by Barbara McKibbin. P. Siemens announced that he met with the Trails Committee of Los Gatos and D. Woods to survey a potential trail route from Los Gatos to El Sereno Open Space Preserve. He said the committee will make preliminary contact with property owners in the area. J. Escobar reported that he and C. Bruins attended a meeting with the City of Mountain View regarding the future of Deer Hollow Farm. He said representatives of Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, and two school districts in Mountain View also attended and that the District was the only entity to be open to further discussion about sharing responsibilities for the Farm. He added that no further meetings are planned at this time and that the Farm will probably be funded for the next fiscal year. He reported no accidents during the past week on District preserves. He called attention to a memorandum in the informational packet materials on the sudden increased use of El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve by mountain bicyclists and said the increased use has re-opened non-designated trails and crowded the parking lot and road. J. Escobar stated that an educational campaign has begun and that staff will focus the volunteer trail patrol at the site. R. Anderson reported on the status of the Rancho San Antonio ranger office, noting that change orders were required and costs are expected to be about 5% over budget. He added that staff will return to the Board in January if necessary for Board authorization for any change orders or additional budget expenditures. He reported that California Department of Water Resources has notified the District that they do not have any jurisdiction over the Alpine Dam and, therefore, no alteration in height is necessary, representing a substantial savings to the District. I Meeting 93-23 Page 4 R. Anderson noted th,, _,e landscaping project in the 330 Di'. _ entry has been completed by staff. J. Fiddes, R. Anderson, M. Smith, J. Escobar, D. Topley, and P. Quillin. VII. CLOSED SESSION There was no Closed Session. VIII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 P.M. Emma Johnson Recording Secretary i Cieims No. 93-21 Mee' `ng 93-25 � 0a )eo. 15^ 1993 RE�-- ;D MI0PENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Amount Nome Description _ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 5U95 100.00 Acme G Sons Sanitation, Inc' Sanitation Services � � � 5098 140.40 Boy Minrofiim, Inc. Equipment SuppLien � 5097 6,363.65 Louis 8ordi Road Grading � 5098 205.77 CoLifornia Water Service Company Water Service � 5099 172.23 CLark'a Auto Parts/Machine Shop Vehicie Ports and Repairs 5100 100.00 Comatuide Pro-Fieme Propane Fuei 5101 70.00 Edward Corekin Enterprise Repairs 5102 201.78 ALice Cummings Private Vehicie � 5103 35.98 DFM Associates Resource Documents � 5104 90.93 Katherine Duffy Reimbursement--Five Year Awards 5105 2,447.79 First American Titie Insurance Titie Insurance Company 5106 1,514.42 Fry'm Eiectroniva Office Equipment 5107 112.00 Q W K Farms of CaLifornia Straw 5108 246.51 Gnnduo Press Printing 5109 15.44 Herbert Grench Reimbursement--Teiephone ^ 5110 2^437.17 J. Thomas Jokaby/ Civii Engineer Engineering Services 5111 47.03 Judy Law Private VehicLe 5112 264.00 + Tony Lem Crone Service, Inc- Equipment Rentei � 5113 204.00 Los Gatos AeekLy Times Advertisement 5114 564.50 MaiLing List Resources MmiLing List 5115 22I.00 McGrath RentCorp Temporary Office RentaL � 5116 213.60 Minton'u Lumber & Suppiy Fieid SuppLian � 5117 17.32 Moffett SuppLy Company Office SuppLiea 3 2,412.14 Nationoi Mo1iing Srvicea, Inc. Postage 5 . 19 400.00 Nat1onni Spring Company, Inc. Vehicie Maintenance 5120 33.09 Nobia Ford Tractor, Inc. Tractor Parts 5121 58.01 Northern Energy Propane FueL � 5122 169.22 Pacific Beii Teiephone Service � 5123 713.36 Quick SiLver Printing Printing � 5124 46.60 Rancho Hardware PieLd SuppLfeu � 5125 32.50 Rayne of San Jose Vater Service 5126 1,568.48 Rich's Tire Service Tires � 5127 3,251.72 Roy`a Repair Service Vehicie Maintenance and Repairs � 5128 77.00 S & W Equipment Company Equipment Repair � 5129 94.18 Safety Kieen Corporation Soivent Tank Service 5130 26^820.00 Sevan Construction, Inc. Rancho Ranger Office Construction 5131 578.76 John 3heiton, Inc. Cuiverto 5132 1,000.00 George Sipei Associates PersonneL ConyuitinQ Services 5133 709.29 The Stove Works Stove Pipe--Enterprise 5134 68.00 SunnyveLe Eiectric EieotricoL Maintenance--Office | ! 5135 449.00 Therma Water Pump RepLecement--Uistei ! 5138 2^575.07 TomLinaon^ Iiaku, Mor000ii & Maser Legai Services 5137 1,225.40 VoLLey 0iL Company Fuei � 5138 270.00 Vaiiey Tit[e Company Prei1minary Tftie Search � 5139 24.96 VaLue Business Products Office SuppLieo 5140 395.00 AQRA Workshops Registration--M. Smith 5141 94.23 WMI Services: Port-O-Let Sanitation Services 5142 9.60 Woodside Union 76 Tire Repair 5^'3 197.45 Yerbo Buena Nursery Pionta for Diatei Entrance L ^ 225.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Sanitation Services � 5145 206*250.00 First American Titie Guaranty Land Purchase--Vidovftch � Company | 5146 77.61 Petty Cash ^ Office and FfeLd Suppiies and FiLm and DeveLopinQ � * Urgent checks issued on December 10* 1993. **Urgent checks issued on December g, 1993' RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF Board President Acknowl /Respond Director Acknowledge/Respond y� Staff Acknowledge/Respond '\ Draft Response Attached Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft Response for Board Consideration per Board Directive(s) No Response Necessary G47- at4-. / CA qgoZZ An, 0 c� � d w-�-�- ..�r-►�-� �/�'-�-`� .� �-x�,c�-mac_ i 4/L� t4 � � alLx- 1 2 7 �uN-� Open Space ------------------- Aq MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT DRAFT RESPONSE PREPARED BY STAFF FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION Mr. William K. Groll 127 Rockwood Drive South San Francisco, CA 94080 Dear Mr. Groll: Thank you for your December 31 letter and donation to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. The District's Board of Directors reviewed your letter at our Regular Meeting last night, and we are very pleased that you were able to explore and enjoy the District's land this past year. We appreciate your taking the time to relay the positive experiences you have had while bicycling on District trails, and hope that you will have many more relaxing and enjoyable rides in 1994. Again, thank you for your support. Sincerely, Betsy Crowder President, Board of Directors BC:JF:ej cc: Board of Directors 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone: 415-691-1200 FAX:415-691-0485 t3o.ard of l�ir'ectors:Nele Siemens,Robert M(Kibbin, I eena Renshaw,Ginny Babbill,Nonetle Iianko,Betsy CroWde,,Wim de Wit JAIL 03 RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED B: STAFF Board President Acknowledge/Respond Director_ Acknowledge/Respoo WS Staff Acknowledge/Respond Draft Response Attached Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft Response for Board Consideration per Board Directive(s) No Response Necessary ,5Lle/C4ezt S sa ► �L v�j f i%YES -;�1 4'h-e— rVI-10, GLVY-� c(a i S (10 W i�t.Pcv`�- r� c� ,.✓ Covt�� /w�6 plc y Z) �. ,j h�j 4e-q Av o f�ra..-c- ;,v�� b� so coe-- c ;h- 4wo bor�- -s o,� 4k-e-- �vk -AT-�.k; is LI' s� CIS Q i ���91a3 e&5 o btu �►�vn �l awl d -�,��e, fiv w� 11 `� � c�n a� ,��v-� �n;n-� ' a-cC�e.sS -fb 0"4 RO s D I-V-a(JS , -i- )6eA -J s c i ►'J bet ov\ MusD ta, yoefyewen 426 xortfwmberlandAvenue "edwoodCity,CA94061 Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT DRAFT RESPONSE PREPARED BY STAFF FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION Joel Jensen 426 Northumberland Avenue Redwood City, CA 94061 Dear Mr. Jensen: Thank you for your December 29, 1993 letter regarding trail use on District preserves. The District's Board of Directors reviewed your comments at our Regular Meeting last night. We are pleased you took the time to write us. The District wants to accommodate a variety of trail users, including hikers, runners, bicyclists, and equestrians. Unfortunately, some people are less courteous than others. We are concerned about the safety of all preserve visitors, and are making efforts to reduce conflicts on District trails. Volunteers and staff are distributing our trail etiquette brochure. The Board recently adopted a 15 MPH speed limit for bicycles, and our volunteer trail patrol program began in October. We have initiated a study to determine where dog use is appropriate. Your request to restrict dog access to District trails has been forwarded to the Board's Dog Committee. The committee is conducting a series of public meetings that will help us develop a policy regarding dogs on open space preserves. We will add your name to our mailing list and notify you of future meetings. We welcome your participation. Sincerely, Betsy Crowder President, Board of Directors BC:CRB:kh cc:Board of Directors 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone: 415-691-1200 FAX:415-691-0485 � Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert M(Kibbin, 1 eena Renshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Ranko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF Board President Acknowledge/Respond Director Acknowledge/Respond yyi^^^°°-'' _ Staff Acknowledge/Respond D E 14 199e Bob McIntyre —__X__ Draft Response Attached 1758 Terrace Drive _ Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft Response for Board Consideration per Belmont, Ca. 94002 Board Directive{s) 415-594-0373 No Response Necessary December 1, 1993 Dear Board Members, First, I would like to thank and congratulate all of you in maintaining the open spaces throughout the Peninsula. In particular, you have done an excellent job in the Purisima Open Space area, providing access for multiple uses. If I can, I would like to offer a couple of suggestions: 1) I understand that the MPROSD is in the process of closing all single track trails to mountain bikes. In certain circumstances I can understand this action. If I can use Whittemore Gulch as an example, I certainly hope closure isn't being considered. I'm fairly new to the sport of mountain biking; however, I've been a road cyclist for the last 20 years, generally averaging 10,000 miles per year. I've taken to mountain biking as a great way of enjoying more of what the area has to offer and to decrease the risk of being struck by a car. In any case, I've been using the Purisima Creek area extensively, riding there 3 times per week. When I heard the single tracks were being closed I became very concerned since Whittemore Gulch is a key part of my route. Note: I understand the nature of and need for seasonal closure during the rainy season. it's permanent closure, I'm worried about. As an alternative, the trail could be limited to one-way--UP. Even with all the riding and climbing I do (about 500,000 vertical feet/year) I still can't get much above 5-6 MPH going up the Gulch. This is equivalent to a fast walk on level ground. Going up at this speed I have had only pleasant interactions with hikers and equestrians. Limiting the Gulch to UP ONLY is further justified by the close proximity of two excellent descents: Harkins Fire Trail and Purisima Creek Trail. Both of which are wide, have good lines of sight and good surfaces. 2) Before getting involved in mountain biking I never gave it a thought, but recently it hit me, there is only one legal off road route to Skyline between Highway 92 and Stevens Creek (basically the whole Peninsula). The route as I'm sure you know is Alpine Road, well south of residents of the mid-penninsula. Would it be possible to get just one on the peninsula? Say the fire road out of Huddard Park. This route would offer an excellent connector to the Purisima Creek complex. If you have any questions or would like to contact me, please don't hesitate to call or write. In case you are wondering who I am, I'm not a "hair on fire", kamikaze teenager but a 41 year old, 11 year resident of the Peninsula, with an MBA and the Director of Operations of a $100,000,000 corporation...I also happen to enjoy riding a bicycle. Regards, Open Space 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT DRAFT RESPONE PREPARED BY STAFF FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION Bob McIntyre 1758 Terrace Drive Belmont, CA 94002 Dear Mr. McIntyre: Thank you for your December 1, 1993 letter regarding bicycles at Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. The District's Board of Directors reviewed your comments at our Regular Meeting last night. We appreciate your support of our efforts to provide multiple-use trails. The District'is not in the process of closing single track trails to bicycles. We are in the process of implementing the District's new Trail Use Guidelines, which are enclosed for your information. Whittemore Gulch trail is closed for the winter season only. Your suggestion to restrict bicycle traffic on this trail to one-way uphill will be i P ri reek considered during the Use and Management Plan review for o u s ima C Redwoods. The review will be conducted by the Board in late spring or early summer. We will add your name to our mailing list and notify you of the meeting. We welcome your participation. Your suggestion for an off-road route from Huddart Park to Skyline Boulevard requires coordination with other agencies. I recommend that you pursue your idea directly with San Mateo County Parks, and District staff would gladly participate in any resulting decisions. Sincerely, Betsy Crowder President, Board of Directors BC:CRB:kh cc: Board of Directors San Mateo County Parks Dept. Enclosure 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 Gener�rl Manager t lerbert Drench Hoard of Dircctm,:Pole Siemens,Robert Mr,R'ibbin,Tema I Iensraw,Cinny Babbitt,Nonette I lanko,Betsy Crowder,Win de Wit ;PONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF Board President Acknowledge/Respond i s Director Acknowledge/Respond f Staff Acknowledge/Respond Draft Response Attached I (COPY OF THIS LETTER WAS AVAILABLE Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft Response for Board Consideration per AT DOG COMMITTEE MEETING ON 12/14/93) Board Directives) No Response Necessary DEC a7 19 3 NANCY V. CARTER 237 CANYON DRIVE PORTOLA VALLEY, CA 94028 PHONE: (415) 851-2743 December 5, 1993 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 Attention: Board of Directors Re: Dog Policy To whom it may concern: I understand that a meeting is scheduled for December 14, 1993 to consider the issue of the District's program and policies on dog access. I would like again to renew my request that dogs be permitted on more trails, on longer trails and that in general the requirements be eased up. I for one, would be willing to be part of a citizen committee to help patrol and maintain order on the trails where dogs are permitted. Once again, I believe that the District could look to various other parks where dogs are permitted to be off leash so long as they are under the control of their owners. One good example that is near to us is Fort Fungston in San Francisco. Thank you for considering my thoughts. Sincerely, Nan cy�V Ca der i Open Space 2 y MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT • DRAFT RESPONSE PREPARED BY STAFF FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION Nancy V. Carter 237 Canyon Drive Portola Valley, CA 94028 Dear Ms. Carter: Thank you for your December 5, 1993 letter regarding dogs on open space preserves. The District's Board of Directors reviewed your comments at our Regular Meeting last night. Your letter has been forwarded to the Board committee appointed to investigate the issue of access for dogs. You should have already received an outline of the study process to carefully review the current policies and program for dog access, along with a notice regarding the December 14 meeting. This process is anticipated to conclude with possible changes to the program in mid-1994. We will keep you on the mailing list for further information and meetings. We hope you will attend to further express your views. Sincerely, Betsy Crowder President, Board of Directors BC:RA:kh cc: Board of Directors t Y 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California 94022-1,104 Phone: 415-691-1200 FAX:415-691-0485 Board of Oiret tors:Pele Siemens,Robert M(Kibbin,leena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-94-01 Meeting 94-01 January 12, 1994 AGENDA ITEM Election of Board Officers for 1994 t ACTING GENERAL MANAGER'S RE MMENDATI f fir_._ Elect officers of the Board for the 1994 calendar year: Discussion: Pursuant to Section 1.22 of your Rules of Procedure, you elect new Board officers for the 1994 calendar year at your first regular meeting in January. The election will be by signed ballots, and the District clerk will count the ballots. After the election, the ballots will be available for public inspection. Your Rules of Procedure list the order of officers to be elected as follows: President, Vice- President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Prepared b : P Y Jean H. Fiddes, District Clerk Contact person: Same as above i i i Open Space . . . for room to breathe 20th Anniversary 1972-1992 P P Y 330 Distel Circle a Los Altos, California 94022-1404 d Phone: 415-691-1200 - FAX: 415-691-0485 c� Genewl Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Djrectorsr Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette I lanko,Retry Crowder,Min He Wit BALLOT #1 BALLOT #1 PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT Signed Signed BALLOT #1 BALLOT #1 SECRETARY TREASURER Signed Signed I BALLOTING RESULTS FOR ELECTION OF BOARD OFFICERS 1994 PRESIDENT Ballot #1 6 votes for G. Babbitt 1 vote for P. Siemens VICE PRESIDENT Ballot #1 3 votes for P. Siemens 1 vote for T. Henshaw 1 vote for R. McKibbin 1 vote for N. Hanko Ballot #2 3 votes P. Siemens 1 vote for R. McKibbin 1 vote for T. Henshaw 1 vote for N. Hnko Ballot #3 same as above Ballot #4 3 votes P Siemens 2 votes R McKibbin 1 vote T. Henshaw Ballot #5 3 votes P Siemens 1 vote T. Henshaw 1 vote N Hanko I vote R McKibbin Ballot #6 3 votes P Siemens 2 votes R McKibbin 1 vote T Henshaw Ballot #7 4 votes P Siemens 2 votes R McKibbin TREASURER Ballot #1 3 votes R McKibbin 1 vote T Henshaw 1 vote N Hanko I vote B. Crowder Ballot #2 5 votes R McKibbin 1 vote N. Hanko SECRETARY Ballot #1 3 votes T Henshaw V 0 2 votes N. Hanko 1 vote W de Wit Ballot #2 4 votes T. Henshaw 1 vote W de Wit 1 vote N. Hanko Open Space R-94-05 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 94-01 n 2 January 1 , 1994 AGENDA ITEM 20th Anniversary Final Report 20TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION Accept the final report and evaluation of the activities related to the District's 20th Anniversary, and formally dissolve the 20th Anniversary Committee. DISCUSSION On December 8, 1993 the 20th Anniversary Committee held its final meeting to accept the staff report and to evaluate the 20th Anniversary celebrations and activities. The staff report is attached. In late 1991, the Board decided to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the founding of the District, and formed a committee to work on planning for the activities. The committee consisted of Directors Babbitt, Hanko and Crowder, chair. A budget of$20,000 was approved for fiscal year 1992 - 1993, and a budget of $15,000 was approved for fiscal year 1993 - 1994. After a slow start in early 1992, the committee approved the hiring of a consultant, Carroll Harrington of Harrington Associates, to assist in coordinating the efforts. Ideas for the celebration were generated from the Board and staff and were fine-tuned by the consultant and the public affairs staff. A number of major events took place which were well , attended and met their objectives. A significant amount of media coverage was garnered throughout the 20th Anniversary period of about 20 months, averaging more than one article per month among nine different newspapers. The District's stationary, envelopes and other printed materials included the 20th Anniversary theme, "Open Space...For Room To Breathe." The 1992 - 1993 annual report, mobile display panels, slide show, trailhead banners, press releases and "pitch" letters to the media all were introduced during the 20th Anniversary and significantly contributed to the celebration's success. Many of these elements have become permanent components of the ongoing public affairs program. And, the 20th Anniversary j celebration and activities came in below budget for the two fiscal years! Overall, the committee concludes that the 20th Anniversary ywas an effective use of funds by the District, and it achieved its major objectives. Those objectives that were not met to their full potential will continue to be pursued as part of the regular ongoing public affairs program and activities. The 20th Anniversary program helped to create the crucial base of awareness that will, when coupled with the other public affairs activities, ultimately result in a higher level of general awareness and a more positive perception of the District. 330 Distel Circle * Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone: 415-691-1200 e FAX: 415-691-0485 Board of Oirectors:Pete Siemens,Robert MCKibbin,Ieena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko, Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit i_ R-94-05 The committee is very grateful to all members of the staff who participated in making the 20th Anniversary a successful celebration. We especially would like to thank the docents, the ranger staff, Planner Mary Gundert, Public Affairs Assistant Jo Combs, other members of the Board, and particularly Public Affairs Manager Malcolm Smith and consultant Carroll Harrington for their inspiration and hard work. The attached staff report describes the events in detail, and a portfolio showing all the written materials is available for Board members to examine. Prepared by: Betsy Crowder, Chair Contact person: Same as above i i MEMORANDUM DATE: 12/8/93 TO: 20th Anniversary Committee FROM: M. Smith, Public Affairs Manager RE: 20th Anniversary Celebration Final Report Beginning in early 1992 and concluding in November, 1993, the District celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a number of events and projects. This report will summarize those activities and present an evaluation of each, as well as a review of the financial resources utilized. Attached is a collection of samples of the collateral and written materials produced for the events and activities. OVERVIEW The following is an overview of the activities undertaken by the District in celebration of the 20th Anniversary. In addition to publicizing the 20th Anniversary, a number of these activities served as a "springboard" for general District publicity. 1991 Fall Article in District newsletter announcing 20th Anniversary 1992 March First article appears in newspaper on 20th Anniversary June 20th Anniversary theme determined - "For Room To Breathe;" Skyline Ridge/Ridge Trail Dedication event July 20th Anniversary elements incorporated into District display, slide show and speaking engagements; completion of fact sheet noting 20th Anniversary August Mailing list is expanded for use in 20th Anniversary; 20th Anniversary theme added to all letterhead and envelopes and other materials; pitch letters sent to all media; production and airing of public service announcement (PSA) September 20th Anniversary trailhead banners posted, press packets prepared; 20th Anniversary article in District newsletter October Special 20th Anniversary hikes held; chambers of Commerce/Corporate outreach begins; 20th Anniversary Annual Report mailed out November Founders' Dinner held 1993 February 20th Anniversary letters promoting interagency coordination are mailed April District General Information brochure produced noting 20th Anniversary May Art of Open Space display and event held October District display at NRPA conference November Kids' Art of Open Space display and event held i December 8, 1993 20th Anniversary Committee Page -2- EVALUATION OF ELEMENTS Media In order to gain publicity and positive public awareness of the 20th Anniversary and the District, "pitch letters" and press releases were sent to all media contacts, followed up with personal contact by phone. Over a 20-month period, this directly resulted in twenty-seven articles or mentions among nine newspapers, and also a nine-minute segment on Palo Alto's cable channel. In addition, the District's PSA was aired on multiple stations. The newspaper articles were the most prolific and effective of the media coverage. While the cable channel story was extremely positive, it was shown in a very limited area. Originally, the District contracted for production of three PSA's but unfortunately, the videographer's untimely death resulted in only one of the segments being produced.. This one was aired, although, as is the nature of PSA's, at a time of the night or early morning when relatively few people are viewing. The overall effectiveness of PSA's is negligible. It's my conclusion that the resources expended on the PSA production was not an effective use of funds, even if all three had been completed. In any event, thought will be given as to how to further utilize the available raw footage from the PSA's to maximize its use. Overall, media coverage on the 20th Anniversary painted the District in a very positive light. While we will always want more and wider coverage, the quantity of positive articles produced was exceptional. Special Events The June, 1992 Skyline Ridge/Ridge Trail Dedication was the first event incorporating the 20th Anniversary. An estimated 60 people attended. The event did not garner any significant media coverage, but did bring together the core group of supporters of open space and helped to reaffirm their commitment to the District. Having William Penn Mott as the keynote speaker was a great success, and his speech galvanized the group of supporters attending. I feel it is difficult to draw significant numbers of the general public for an event on a preserve on Skyline Boulevard, so the small number of people attending was deemed adequate, although it would have been desirable to have reached outside this core group of supporters. I� December 8, 1993 20th Anniversary Committee Page -3- (Special Events, continued) Two special 20th Anniversary hikes were scheduled. An estimated combined total of three dozen people attended these hikes. These docent-led hikes represent virtually no additional cost to the District, and can be an effective means of spreading the word, but only reached a very few people. However, since there is little cost to the District it might have been opportune to have scheduled a number of additional hikes for the 20th Anniversary, accompanied by significant publicity to maximize attendance. The Founders' commemorative dinner, held on the exact 20th anniversary of the District's formation, was a clear success. Approximately 250 people attended, and the event brought together many of the original founders for the first time in many years. The keynote speech by Wallace Stegner, one of his last public speeches, was a highlight, in addition to speeches by some of the founders of the District. Media coverage of the dinner was not as extensive as hoped, although adequate. Given that it was not designed to reach beyond the core group of founders and supporters, this event met all of its objectives. To publicize open space in general and actual images of District lands in particular, an Art of Open Space event was held in May, 1993. This event was coordinated in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of Sempervirens Fund, and featured a display of Ansel Adams prints (to be auctioned later by Sempervirens) and an exhibit of photos and paintings of District lands. The event also paid tribute to Nonette Hanko and Artemas Ginzton for their decades of commitment to open space preservation. Approximately 125 people attended, and the event served as a vehicle for announcing the upcoming Kids' Art of Open Space. Media coverage was minimal. This event was a success, with the qualification that it attracted only the core group of supporters and did not do anything to reach out beyond that group. This illustrates the fact that too often, the District has only sought to reach a narrow, local audience centered in Palo Alto. While there is a very clear need to retain the support of the founders and original supporters of the District, we need to, and subsequently have, expanded that reach to include other areas. The Kids' Art of Open Space held in November, 1993 went a long way in the right direction of reaching out to multi-cultural and geographically diverse populations within the District. An estimated 90 people attended and 150 pieces of kids' art from 24 schools in 12 cities was exhibited. The event was a near-complete success. The only negative was the fact the very little media coverage resulted. Every effort was made to generate media interest, but coverage was limited to just a few mentions in a small number of papers. However, due to the success of the event itself and the new level and direction of outreach achieved by the District, this is being considered for an annual event, possibly to be held in different areas within the District. C December 8, 1993 20th Anniversary Committee Page -4- Collateral Materials I An attempt was made to create an awareness of the 20th Anniversary by making the theme part of all District materials. This was especially effective in creating the District's mobile display which incorporated the theme and was then used at a variety of events throughout the District. In addition, a singular slide show was created, featuring the 20th Anniversary theme, which replaced a number of loosely-organized and uncoordinated slide shows. The new slide show, which will be updated on an at- least annual basis, presents a consistent message and image of the District, and highlights the 20 years of service provided to the midpeninsula area. The oral presentation that goes along with the slide show was scripted to reflect that consistent message, and is useful as a basic guide for the speaker to follow, or as a verbatim script. In either case, the combination of slide show, presentation and display, all with the same consistent theme of the 20th Anniversary, has been, and continues to be, very successful. All District letterhead and envelopes were printed with the 20th Anniversary theme, thus bringing the message to each recipient of District correspondence. When the District moved to new offices, the change-of-address notices also included the theme. In keeping with that theme, a comprehensive District fact sheet and general information brochure were produced which noted the history and accomplishments of the District, as well as up-to-date information on current activities and objectives. Two of the District's newsletters included articles related to the 20th Anniversary. In the summer of 1992, the District's Annual Report featured a 20th Anniversary theme, which was an effective means of showing the results of 20 years of open space preservation, although its cost (not part of the 20th Anniversary budget) was extremely high. Banners were produced proclaiming the District's thanks to its visitors for 20 years of support for open ace. These banners were placed at major trail heads where they remained for approximately P P one year, greeting visitors with the 20th Anniversary message. Prior to the 20th Anniversary special events, press kits were prepared which featured all District collateral materials as well as the appropriate press releases. These kits were an effective means of giving the media a self-contained package of District information which highlighted the 20th Anniversary. Decemb er 8 1993 20th Anniversary Committee Page -5- Outreach The 20th Anniversary served as a means to reach chambers of commerce, corporations and environmental/conservation organizations. The resulting presentations and displays are a continuing, effective means of outreach. Other environmental agencies were contacted, again on the basis of updating them on the 20th Anniversary, and at the same time providing them with basic District information. That initial contact has resulted in a series of regular contacts to provide other agencies with information and to build in them an awareness of the District. BUDGET The 1992-1993 budget for 20th Anniversary activities was $20,000, which was overspent by $3,000 (not including the $6,500 received by the District in payments for the founders' dinner in November, 1992). In 1993-1994, the budget was $15,000, of which $8,500 was spent. Over the twenty month period of the 20th Anniversary, the total budget was underspent by 10-percent. OBJECTIVES The original objectives of the 20th Anniversary celebrations are as follows: A. Celebrate the accomplishments of the District - have fun. B. Thank all who have supported and worked for the District. C. Inform the public about the District's programs. D. Increase the breadth of the District's constituency. E. Improve communications with user groups and supporters. F. Distinguish Districts' programs from other private and nonprofit organizations and public agency programs (establish District identity). Through the 20th Anniversary events, we were very successful in meeting objectives A and B, and moderately successful in meeting objectives C and E. I feel we did not have significant success in meeting objectives D and F. With the exception of the Kids' Art of Open Space, most activities concentrated on the District's existing supporters and geographical support base. There were no elements implemented to specifically address objective F, although both general and some specific efforts of the Public Affairs program are designed to work towards that objective. i December 8, 1993 20th Anniversary Committee Page -6- (Objectives, continued) A number of items from the original concept for the 20th Anniversary celebration didn't take place or didn't provide the desired result. An attempt was made to schedule hikes for the public led by Board members. Very few people responded, so the hikes were canceled. An "all District open house" was discussed early in the planning phase, but it was decided to focus on the founders' dinner and other efforts. Other ideas were discussed in the planning stages: a display at county fairs was considered too staff-intensive for the relative benefit, especially when many other uses of the display were being scheduled; and tours for public officials were considered but not successfully scheduled. The dedication of the Palo Alto trail has been delayed for a significant time and was therefore not viable as a 20th Anniversary event, but is still very workable and could take place as a District function of the Palo Alto Centennial celebration. CONCLUSION Overall, the 20th Anniversary Celebration met most of its objectives, worked within its budget and reached the majority of its desired audiences with the desired messages. The objectives that may not have been met to their full potential ("D" and "F" above) will be continued as part of the ongoing public affairs program for the District. The deficiency of the program was probably that it did not reach these audiences with enough frequency. However, it contributed to a base of public awareness of the District. This base of awareness, when coupled with the other public affairs outreach activities, is an effective starting point for creating long-term awareness and fostering a positive perception of the District. The 20th Anniversary also started the Kids' Art of Open Space, which will likely become an identifiable annual event, recognizable as a District trademark, and the commencement of bringing the District message to a multi-cultural and diverse audience across a wider geographical area throughout the District. I I i Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-94-07 i Meeting 94-01 January 12, 1994 AGENDA ITEM Inclusion of San Francisco Bay Trail in the Moffett Field Compr ensiv se Plan ACTING GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIO Adopt the attached resolution endorsing support for including the San Francisco Bay Trail in the Moffett Field Comprehensive Use Plan. DISCUSSION: Over the past 13 years, the District has participated with public and private organizations in promoting the implementation of the San Francisco Bay Trail through Moffett Field. The Moffett Field trail segment has been determined to be the most important trail link between Sunnyvale Baylands Park and Shoreline at Mountain View. Planning efforts to complete this segment of trail have been managed by the South Bay Ad Hoc Committee that includes representatives from federal, state, regional, county and city agencies, as well as representatives from NASA, Cargill, Lockheed, and other private organizations. Since June 1991, the South Bay Ad Hoc Committee has focused its planning efforts on NASA's land use planning process, whereby, the stage is being set for long term land use decisions on NASA lands, including the former air field. During this time, the committee has been meeting with NASA on a regular basis to communicate the need for the Bay Trail to be aligned through Moffett Field and evaluated in their comprehensive land use plan. Through this process, many land use issues have been discussed and are summarized in the attached September 1993 letter from the District to the project manager for the San Francisco Bay Trail. NASA recently released the Moffett Field Comprehensive Use Plan and has not specifically included the San Francisco Bay Trail within the planning area. The plan, instead, shows arrows directing the trail away from NASA and through Cargill's salt ponds. In addition, it states that the Bay Trail alignment is being studied by the South Bay Ad Hoc Committee. On December 15, 1993, the Committee met and expressed their concerns to NASA about excluding the trail from the planning area. The suggested route through the salt ponds was long ago investigated by the South Bay Ad Hoc Committee and found infeasible because of unstable levees and management problems. At the meeting, Cargill reiterated their objections to the trail crossing their ponds. The committee concluded that the absence of the Bay Trail alignment in the Comprehensive Use Plan means NASA may not be studying the northern alignment in the context of their land use plan and in subsequent environmental review documents. 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 • Phone: 415-691-1200 • FAX: 415-691-0485 Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit Gray,Pear Mr. Staff IIart responding to your nquiry of November 14. The project you have referred to is the ini lementation phase of the Rancho San Antonio County Park Master Plan. This plan was The Aid,����� � {rbrt°fsd ?ilg�'ue �snaap `elaforward the Superv�ount dark`s pan ire i�r��i �� a N'San Antonio Open Space Preserve is, Y for the most part, outside the project area to the west of the tennis courts. I toured the site on November 12 with a County Park Planner and will convey my understanding of the scope of the project. The primary elements of the Master Plan that are now under construction include; 1) expansion and improving existing parking areas and restrooms, 2) revegetation of meadows southof the main parking area and the old ball field near the tennis courts, 3) reconfiguration of Cristo Rey Drive entrance, and 4) replacement of bridge at the end of St. Joseph's Avenue extension. The old ball field near the tennis courts is to remain an open meadow. The Plan states, "the existing rough surface and dry native/exotic grass stubble be removed so that the areas become attractive and useable. A comparatively simple automatic irrigation system would maintain the meadow in a semi-evergreen condition throughout the year, minimizing the amount of water required". The area will not be manicured but occassionaliy mowed to provide passive recreational activities.. The bridge located northwest of the tennis courts is being replaced to provide emergency access to local fire jurisdictions. Emergency vehicles have been unable to access via St. Josephs Avenue due r structural integrity of a railroad car that has supported the old bridge. The new bridge is designed to be consistent with the bridge that was recently replaced near Deer Hollow Farm. The adjacent creekside alterations including the large rip rap (boulders) were required by the Santa Clara Valley Water District. The California State Department of Fish and Game has also placed conditions on the project and is monitoring it closely. The District regrets that a small area of the open space preserve immediately north of the bridge site has been disturbed. It apparently became necessary to utilize this area and develop an alternative access to the bridge site when the City of Los Altos denied access to the contractors from St. Josephs Avenue. We are closely monitoring the activity in this area and will be working with the County to ensure stabilization and restoration is completed as soon as possible. this information I hopet s o motion is of assistance. Additional information is available b calling Lisa Y g Killough at the Department of Parks and Recreation, Santa Clara County, (408) 358-3741. Sincerely, Del Woods, Senior Planner cc: Lisa Killough EXHIBIT "A" Investment Goals and Guidelines GOALS Goal 1. Capital Preservation Temporarily idle funds shall be invested in a conservative manner, such that funds can always be withdrawn at, or just above or below, full invested value. Investments that offer opportunities for significant capital gains and losses are excluded. Goal 2. Liquidity Temporarily idle funds will be managed so that normal operating cash needs and scheduled extraordinary cash needs can be met on a same day basis. Investments will be sufficiently liquid to provide a steady and reliable flow of cash to the District to insure that all land purchases can be made promptly (within two weeks). Goal 3. Income Temporarily idle funds shall earn the highest rate of return that is consistent with capital preservation and liquidity goals and the Government Code. GUIDELINES 1. Determination of Idle Funds The Controller will prepare a complete cash flow projection prior to all investment decisions. This cash P p p p J flow projection will be reviewed and evaluated by the General Manager. The General Manager is responsible for designating the maximum amount of funds available for investment. 2. Contingency Reserve A contingency reserve of between $500,000 and $2,000,000 shall be maintained with the Santa Clara County Treasurer. The General Manager is responsible for determining the size of this contingency reserve. At all times this contingency reserve will be sufficient to satisfy the requirements for all Note Funds. 3. Non-Invested Funds Idle District funds not otherwise invested or maintained with paying agents will be deposited in the Santa Clara County pooled investment fund. 4. Selection of Investments The Controller is responsible for selecting specific investments that fit within the amounts and maturities designated by the General Manager. The Controller is also responsible for directing security transactions. 5. Investment Instruments Investments shall be limited to those allowed by the Government Code. Investments shall not be leveraged. Mr. Bob Gray November 15, 1993 Page two JOB INCURRED INJURY/ILLNESS (Flow Chart) The adjacent Ireekside alterations includtrmpi Cprip ra� (boulders) w�re required by the Santa Clara Valley Water District.The California State Department of Fish and Game has also placed conditions on the project and is monitoring it closely. r I Medical Treatm nitI The District Iregro-ts-ihathA FaFea of the open space preserve immediately north of the bridge site has been di A—hed t annarentty hemme neceszury to utilize this area and develop an alternative access to the bridge site when the City of Los Altos denied access to the contractors fro and will bp, MA'Ar-WAQ, with the Go"* t6re*aveestOWiioa6onTaiQbm*tetadon bs completed as soon as pd s- ' I hope on is NvMlable by c5l1ing Lisa Killoulh at the Department of Parks and Recreation, Santa Clara County, (408) 358-3741. Emp oye6 Report o ccupational Injury Sincerel , I I Supervisor's Report of Injury Del Wo?ds Semnr Planner i I I �G; Lisa Killough Ruptndawn I Employee A. Cuiennui I S�, Cochran I Admin. Services Mgr. ( I Operations Supervisor l � ( I Safety Committee I I Accident Review Committee I I 6. Diversification Investments other than insured or collateralized deposits at banks and savings and loan associations shall be diversified. 7. Marketability For investments other than deposits, the breadth of ownership and number of securities outstanding will be sufficient to establish a secondary market in which investments can be readily converted to cash without causing a material change in their market value. 8. Acceptable Banks Bankers' Acceptances and Negotiable Certificates of Deposit may be purchased only from banks and savings and loan associations with over $1,000,000,000 of deposits and reporting profitable operations. 9. Acceptable Collateral Securities collateralizing bank or savings and loan deposits must be rated "A" or higher. 10. Investments in Name of District All investments purchased shall stand in the name of the District. 11. Reporting The Controller shall report all security transactions to the Budget Committee no later than the next Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors after any transaction has been made. The Controller shall submit a complete listing of the investment portfolio to the Budget Committee by the fourth Wednesday of each month. The Budget Committee shall act on behalf of the Board of Directors in receiving reports from the Controller required by Chapter 1226 of the 1984 Regular Session of the State Legislature. 12. Purchase of Securities Through Bank The Controller is authorized to purchase securities through the investment department of the District's bank. The Bank shall be instructed in writing only to purchase securities in the name of the District and that all matured funds shall be returned to the District's bank account. The Bank shall also be instructed to send receipts for transactions to the General Manager. RESOLUTION NO. 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 WHEREAS, the District needs to maximize the yield on temporarily idle funds in order to help meet land acquisition objectives; and WHEREAS, Government Code, Sections 53630 et seq. authorize the District to invest inactive funds in securities which, at times, yield interest rates higher than achievable through the Santa Clara County Pooled Fund; and WHEREAS, the District can often improve its yield on temporarily idle funds without sacrificing financial safety or flexibility; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: Section One. The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does hereby authorize the Controller, or in his/her absence, a District employee authorized by the Board to act on his/her behalf, to invest temporarily idle funds according to the Investment Goals and Guidelines attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and by reference made a part hereof. Section Two. Before any particular investment the Controller shall consult with the General Manager, or a District employee authorized to act in his/her behalf, to determine anticipated cash flow needs of the District. Section Three. This Resolution supersedes Resolution No. 93-01 adopted January 13, 1993. This Resolution shall no longer be in effect as of January 11, 1995, unless extended in time, and inactive funds shall then be deposited in the Santa Clara County Pooled Investment Fund. Open Space W MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT EMPLOYEE INFORMATION SHEET Job-Incurred Injury/Illness 1) If you have a job-incurred injury or illness, report it to your supervisor. 2) You will be provided an Employee's Claim For Workers' Compensation Benefits within 24 hours. If you seek medical attention, fill out the Employee's Claim Form. If you do not need medical attention, filling out the form is not required. Completed forms should be sent to the Administrative Analyst. You will be given a dated receipt of the form. 3) If you are seriously hurt, paramedics may need to be called (911). Paperwork required by law will be handled by mail, if necessary, or through your family. 4) If the injury is less urgent, but serious enough to require medical attention: a. Report the incident to your supervisor. b. Obtain medical services at Sunnyvale Medical Clinic-Occupational Medicine Division, 325 N. Mathilda, Sunnyvale (see reverse side for map), or by your designated physician if you have a written request on file. (NOTE: If medical services are needed evenings or weekends, go to the Urgent Care Center or Los Altos Medical Center listed on back.) C. Complete Employee's Report of Occupational Injury or Illness and give it to your supervisor. 5) If the incident involves exposure to bloodborne pathogens, you must obtain post-exposure treatment at Sunnyvale Medical Clinic Occupational Medicine Division. MROSD 12/93 BALLOT #2 BALLOT #2 PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT Signed Signed BALLOT #2 BALLOT #2 SECRETARY TREASURER Signed Signed BALLOT #3 BALLOT #3 PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT Signed Signed BALLOT #3 BALLOT #3 SECRETARY TREASURER Signed signed BALLOT #4 BALLOT #4 PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT Signed Signed BALLOT #4 BALLOT #4 SECRETARY TREASURER Signed Signed BALLOT #5 BALLOT #5 PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT Signed Signed BALLOT #5 BALLOT #5 SECRETARY TREASURER li Signed Signed ' Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-94-08 Meeting 94-01 January 12, 1994 AGENDA ITEM Annual Review of the Relative Site Emphasis Plan and Schedule a and Management Plan Reviews ACTING GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION , �~ Tentatively adopt the Relative Site Emphasis Platt-and4se and Management Plan Target Review Schedule as contained in this report. DISCUSSION I N You last reviewed the Relative Site Emphasis Plan and Use and Management Plan Target Review Schedule at your January 13, 1993 meeting (see report R-93-13). Final adoption was at your January 27, 1993 meeting (see report R-93-19). The Relative Site Emphasis Plan is a five year capital improvement plan that guides the development of all District sites., The annual review of this plan precedes the review of Action Plan and budget. At your meeting, staff will present an overview of the Relative Site Emphasis process and how the process integrates into the District's annual cycle of Action Plan, budget, program evaluations, and site and project planning and review. The proposed 1994-1995 Relative Site Emphasis Plan and Use and Management Plan Target Review Schedule reflect a commitment of resources and funding for development of public access facilities infrastructure and preparation of use and management plans. This , the > P P g P format for the Relative Site Emphasis Plan has returned to a five year format after temporary use of a "two years and beyond" format in 1993-1994 due to state budget uncertainties. Relative Site Emphasis Plan The left column of Relative Site Emphasis Plan shows District sites listed in order of relative priority for long-term use and development (see Chart A). The relative order is established based on criteria such as regional significance, accessibility, manageability, cost benefits, geographical location, and public need (see Policy and Plan for Relative Site Emphasis for Use, Development, and Publicity of District Sites, adopted May 12, 1982 and amended December 14, 1988). Each year, the relative order of preserves that have new additions are reviewed using the adopted criteria. In 1993, the acquisition of the Vidovich property was a major addition to Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve, increasing the site's regional significance,.carrying capacity, and manageability. It is now recommended that Rancho San Antonio be moved upward to position 2 below Skyline Ridge. P Po Y g 4 330 Distel Circle s Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone: 415-691-1200 FAX: 415-691-0485 Board ofOirecors:Pete Siemens,Robert M(Kibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Winn de Wit R-94-08 Page 2 Below each preserve is a list of adopted and anticipated capital improvements. This list includes projects that have been incorporated in use and management plans (see column labeled "U&M") and projects that have been formulated to respond to grants and other outside funding opportunities. It is intended to be a comprehensive list of improvement projects. The "Status" column relates to projects in the current year's (1993-1994) budget. A black dot indicates that the project is or will be completed. A white dot indicates that the project is underway but will not be completed this year. Projects may be incomplete because the scope is greater than one year, permit delays, changes in project requirements, constraints on staff resources and changes in need or opportunity. Typically these project budgets are shifted to the following year, in this case 1994-1995. Budgets for projects proposed for the 1994-1995 fiscal year are shown in the vertically shaded column labeled 1994. If adopted, these projects will be incorporated into the upcoming action plan and budget. The shaded 1994 column plus the columns labeled 1995 through 1998 comprise the Preliminary Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan. The estimated cost of each project is shown on the schedule. These costs are revised and updated as planning, engineering and design work is completed. P indicates budget for planning and C indicates budget for construction. The proposed projects will be annually reviewed and updated to reflect the availability of District funding, grants, changes in staffing levels, project scope, and other potential changes in need, opportunity, or priority. Compared to last year's plan, this year's plan shows a shift in emphasis from implementation of major infrastructure projects to planning and implementing major public access and use projects, more time on use and management plans, and policy formulation and implementation. Planning will proceed for six parking areas and 10 trails will be constructed or significantly improved. Construction of a major portion of the David Daniels Nature Center interior will be undertaken. The old sewage treatment plant will be demolished and a new staging area constructed at Pulgas Ridge. Construction management will be provided for undergrounding utilities to accommodate a helicopter pad at Purisima, nature center at Skyline Ridge, and parking area at Windy Hill. Planning and design work for improvements at the Rancho San Antonio and Skyline Ridge field offices will continue. Further feasibility studies are proposed for the Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul. The total estimated cost for proposed 1994-1995 capital improvements is $674,525 compared to the 1993-1994 adjusted budget of $949,550. (These figures represent actual expenditures and do not reflect grant reimbursements.) The decrease in spending over the next fiscal year is directly related to the change in planning focus and reduction of major construction projects. The proposed improvement budget for 1995-1996 is approximately $1.4 million, reflecting the implementation of plans prepared in 1994-1995. It is anticipated that grants or other outside support will fund a large portion of these projects. The difference between the 1994- 1995 and the 1995-1996 budgets reflects a shift from a "planning focus" year to a "construction focus" year. 1 i II RESOLUTION NO. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District on 19 at a regular meeting thereof, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: ATTEST: APPROVED: R-94-08 Page 3 Use and Management Plan Target Review Schedule The Use and Management Plan Target Review Schedule also reflects a five-year cycle (see Chart B). In general, the schedule attempts to balance the planning workload over the five- year period. Consideration is given to spacing out plans with major issues that are expected to require additional lead time and possibly neighborhood meetings for preparation. Also, where possible, the schedule alternates plan reviews between preserves in the Skyline area and Foothills area. Over the past year, use and management plans have not progressed as outlined in the 1993 target review schedule. This is due in part to the substantial staff resources required to administer several major infrastructure projects, including construction of the Rancho San Antonio Field Office, Weeks Road at La Honda, and the water system at Skyline Ridge. Each of these projects grew in scope and complexity well beyond what was anticipated. Budget adjustments in response to changing expectations about state budget cuts had an impact on staff time and project efficiency. In addition, implementing a new process for inventory and use designation of trails to comply with the Trail Use Guidelines and ADA Plan has proved challenging, and slowed the use and management planning process. Currently, two use and management plans are nearly complete and will be presented to you within the next few months. The target review schedule has been significantly modified based on a better understanding of the time required to implement the Trail Use Guidelines, and recognition of the need to accelerate the implementation ahead of a realistic comprehensive plan review schedule. The previous target review schedule did not necessarily prioritize the preserves with trail systems most in need of attention. The schedule has been changed to allow the preparation of trail use plan amendments for some preserves in lieu of comprehensive use and management plan review. Such trail use plan amendments are appropriate for preserves that have undergone use and management plan review within the past few years. In all other cases, trail use planning will remain an integral part of the comprehensive use and management plan review process. Preparing a new trail use element for each preserve will be time consuming and will temporarily interfere with staff's ability to maintain a five year cycle for use and management plan reviews. It is hoped that use of focused trail element amendments and postponement of some comprehensive use and management plan reviews will allow trail use plans to be completed for all preserves within five years. Although there are a greater number of reviews toward the latter half of the schedule, there is an equal amount of work associated with preparing the more complex trail use plan amendments in the first two years of the schedule. The target review schedule reflects a balanced approach to completing trail use plans while attempting to keep as many use and management plans on track as possible. Prepared by: D. Woods, Senior Planner Contact Person: R. Anderson, Planning Manager i CHART A-PLAN FOR RELATIVE EMPHASIS OF DISTRICT SITES Revised 1/6/94 Q Project is underway P Planning Assistance • Project is completed C Construction Expense Relative Order of Sites U&M Preliminary Five Year Ca ital Improvement Plan Outside and Ma or Im rovements Ado ted Status 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Be and Funding Ex lanation and Notes 1. SKYLINE RIDGE Ranger Facility Ranger Office Yes O 15000 P 40000 P Concept plan complete; specs/permits in'94 400000 C New ranger office;approved in concept plan Shop Buildings/Yard Yes O 1 10000 P 1 100000 C I Plans to be modified after office is complete Nature Center Interior Yes O 20000 P 10000 P Possible Concept plan complete; specs/permits in '94 50000' C 150000 C I Required Project to be implemented in three phases Utilities Yes 5000 P Plans, specs and construction supervision 20000 C Electricity, and security alarm Restoration/Dam Yes • Obtained State exemption, repairs complete Well and Water System Yes • Well,tank and distribution lines complete Bullis Bypass Trail Yes 15000 C Possible Timing may be linked to lease foreclosure Lambert Creek Trail Yes 150001 C I I I I Possible Connects Page Mill Trail to Horseshoe Trail to Long Ride Yes C) 26525 C 26525 Fowkes trail easement, fences and gates 2. RANCHO SAN ANTONIO St. Joseph's Ave. Bride No • County County ro'ect,MROSD funds unavailable Grant House/Interior No O 3000 P Possible Project design and supervision 17000 ' C Required,Construct exhibits and install signs Ranger Facili /Annex Ranger Office Yes • New office building completed in January Landscaping No 3000 C Walkways,patio and front landscaping Shop Building No C) 5000 P 30000 C Improve electrical and structural integrity Carport/Storage/Yard Yes I C) I 10000 P 100000 C As approved in conceptual plan _ J CHART A-PLAN FOR RELATIVE EMPHASIS OF DISTRICT SITES Revised 1/6/94 © Project is underway P Planning Assistance Project is completed C Construction Expense Relative Order of Sites U&M Preliminary Five Year Capital Im rovement Plan Outside and Maior Int rovements Ado ted Status 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Be and Funding Ex lanation and Notes RANCHO SAN ANTONIO Cont. Restrooms Yes • Restrooms installed near DHF barn Ma board Trailhead Sin No • Anticipated to be installed by March lEntry Identification Sin No • Anticipated to be installed early January Demolition/Stable&Sheds Yes • Demolition completed after acquisition Rid eline Trail Realignment Yes • Connection complete to Windmill Pasture Creekside Trail(Full Access) Yes Possible Planned to connect to County Nature Trail 3. MONTE BELLO South Ride Parking No O 5000 P 2500 P Possible Pending acquisition or land exchange 50000 C Possible Pending acquisition or land exchange South Ride Restroom No 13000 C Possible Pending acquisition or land exchange Page Mill Restroom Repair No • Retrofitted with new storage tank Ma board Trailhead Sin No 4500 P/C Computer base ma board and regulations Gold Mine Trail Yes 25000 C Possible To follow development of south parking lot Stevens Creek Bride Yes 1 1 Winter access from Canyon Tr to SROSP Bella Vista Trail Yes • Received Connection from riqgetop to Canyon Trail Vista Trail Full Access Yes C) 5000 C Possible I Improve accessibility from parking to vista 4. PURISIMA CREEK Lower Restroom Yes O 7000 C' Restroom instock; need storage tank Expand Lower Parking No 15000 P 35000 C Possible Increase capacity to meet parking demand PGE Under grounding Yes c) 1000 P, Engineering lans needed for permits 15000' C' Provides for emergency helicopter access Ma board Trailhead Sin No 5000'P/C Possible Needed at three main trailheads Purisima Trail(Full Access Yes 25000 Possible Increase accessibility from lower parking I CHART A-PLAN FOR RELATIVE EMPHASIS OF DISTRICT SITES Revised 1/6/94 O Project is underway P Planning,Assistance Project is completed C Construction Expense Relative Order of Sites U&M Preliminary Five Year Capital Im rovement Plani I Outside and Ma or Im rovements Adopted Status 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Beyond Funding Ex lanation and Notes 5. WINDY HILL Portola Parking Lot Yes O 1 2500 P 1 180000 C Possible Have submitted in LWCF grant application Underground Utilities Yes O 20000 P. En ineerin , supervision, inspection 200000 C Required by Town; not included in grant Lower Restrooms Yes C7 13000 C Possible Have submitted in LWCF grant application Upper Restrooms Yes O 13000 C To be installed near picnic area Ma board Trailhead Sin No o 4500 P/S Possible Partially complete '93; Portola Rd in '95 Corte Madera Trails Yes 10000 C Possible Trail realignments above Corte Madera Ck Sausal Trail(Full Access) Yes O 29300 C Possible Have submitted in LWCF grant application Meadow Trail Yes 10000 C Possible Connection from Sausal to Spring Ridge Bozzo/Midlevel Trail Yes 20000 C Possible Forms loop trails from Portola Road area 6. ST. JOSEPH'S HILL Hilltop Trail Realignment Yes 10000 C Possible I Realign trail to top of St. Joseph's hill Jones Trail Novitiate No O 20000' C Required Joint town project to reopen old alignment Jones Trail Realignment No O 3000' C Possible Realign steep section&construct railing Resource/Trail Restoration No O 60000 C Required Pending rant to restore trails&pistol ran c Ma board Trailhead Sin No 4500 P/C I lWill follow trail realignment ro'ects 7. RAVENSWOOD Restoration/Pond No O Possible Rhone Poulenc may lan '94; construct '95 Trail to Palo Alto Full Access) Yes O 7500 P 75000 C Possible Pending acquisition and toxic clean-up CHART A-PLAN FOR RELATIVE EMPHASIS OF DISTRICT SITES Revised 1/6/94 0 Project is underway P Planning Assistance • Project is completed C Construction Expense Relative Order of Sites U&M Preliminary Five Year Capital Improvement Plan Outside and Major Im rovements Ado ted Status 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Beyond Fund in Explanation and Notes 8. EL CORTE DE MADERA Skyline Parking Lot No O 10000 P 10000 P 150000 C Possible Workshop held;design to get underway Parking Lot Restroom No 13000 C Possible To coincide with parking lot construction Clean-up/Dump Area Yes O 10000 P 40000 C Initial investigation to continue in '94 Demolition/Residence Yes • Residence was above Skeggs Point Ride Trail to La Honda No 15000 Possible I To connect parking area to La Honda OSP 9. PICCHETTI RANCH AREA Restoration/Barn&Shed Yes • Tie stall barn and blacksmith shed complete Restoration House Porch Yes O 6000 C 6000 Replacing dela idated porch structure Trail above Pond Yes 7500 C Realign steep trail from pond to hilltop Trail to Cosign Cosigny Yes O 7500 C Connection to Stevens Ck County Park Trail to Stevens Canyon Rd No O 7500 C 5000 Cooperative project to realign PTT trail 10. SARATOGA GAP Ma board Trailhead Sin No Combined with Long Ride project 11. LOS TRANCOS Ma board Trailhead Sin No O 3000 C Computer base ma board and regulations Fault Trail Improvements Yes • Realigned trail, changing stations&brochure 12. LONG RIDGE Demolition/Slate Creek Yes • Structures have been removed Grizzly Flat Parking I No 150000 Requires joint planning with County Parks Ma board Trailhead Sin No 4500'P/C Map to include Saratoga Gap Jiko'i Bypass Trail No 1 7500 C I I Possible Trail easement thru Jiko'i to School Road CHART A-PLAN FOR RELATIVE EMPHASIS OF DISTRICT SITES Revised 1/6/94 O Project is underway P Planning Assistance • Project'is completed C Construction Expense Relative Order of Sites U&M Preliminary Five Year Ca ital Improvement Plani I Outside and Major Im rovements Ado ted Status 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Be and Funding Ex lanation and Notes 13. PULGAS RIDGE Demolition/Sewage Plant Yes O 3000 P Secure S.F. &San Mateo Co. permits in '94 30000 C Remove buildings and toxic materials Edmonds Parking Lot Yes O 1 2500' P Possible Secure S.F. &San Mateo Co. permits in '94 25000 C Possible Location at sewage plant site Resource M mt Plan No O 2500 P Continue with Resource Management Plan 5000 C 5000 C 5000 C Continue with joint CDF restoration project Cordilleras Trail Full Access Yes O 5000 C 20000 Canyon trail complete;need basin&culverts Edmonds Trailhead Yes • 6000 Connects proposed parking to middle ridge South Canyon Trail Yes 10000 Possible Creates a loop trail from proposed parking 14. RUSSIAN RIDGE Loop Trails LWCF) Yes O 4000 C 21000 Modified scope due to Norton acquisition Nature Trail Pro 70) Yes O 12000 C 12000 Connects Ride Trail to lower Minde o Trail Ride Trail(Norton) No O 12000 C Possible Connection to Langley Hill Road 15. LA HONDA MacDonald Staging Area No 30000 P 30000 P 1 600000 C Possible Master plan to include access&buildings Realign Weeks Road Yes • Provides loop patrol route to Skyline Blvd Dyer Trail to PGE Yes 5000 Possible Improves accessibility near permit parking Ride Trail Yes 35000 Possible Connects Dyer ride to MacDonald ranch 16. TEAGUE HILL CHART A-PLAN FOR RELATIVE EMPHASIS OF DISTRICT SITES Revised 1/6/94 Q Project is underway P Planning Assistance • Project is completed C Construction Expense, Relative Order of Sites U&M Prelimi ry Five Year Capital Im rovement Plani I Outside and Major Im rovements Ado ted Status 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Beyond Fundin Ex lanation and Notes 17. FREMONT OLDER Parking Lot Expansion Yes O 2500 P 10000 C Reconfigure to increase capacity Restroom Yes 13000 C Incorporate into parking lot design Ma board Trailhead Sin No 1 1 Computer based map and regulations Seven Springs Road Yes 5000 P 15000 C Reali n road/trail to acceptable gradient Fern Trail Yes 10000 C Trail Realignments Yes • Realigned trails complete on Coyote ridge 18. KENNEDY ROAD AREA Parking Lot Yes O 10000 P' 40000 C Possible I Provides limited parking for about 15 cars Restroom Yes 13000 C Possible Incorporate into parking lot design 19. WINDMILL PASTURE AREA Upper Black Mtn Trail No 25000 C Possible I Remove steep grades in upper reach 20. STEVENS CREEK 21. COAL CREEK Vista Point Trail Yes 10000 C Possible Will provide connection to Ride Trail Melville Trail Yes 10000 C Possible Will provide connection to Ride Trail Fernandez Trail No 3500 C 22. EL SERENO 23. FOOTHILLS Foothills Park Trail No C) I0000___C 10000 C 10000 C 10000 C Possible Pending exchange agreement with P.A. CHART A-PLAN FOR RELATIVE EMPHASIS OF DISTRICT SITES(Revised 1/6/94 O Project is underway P Planning Assistance- Project is completed C Construction Expense Relative Order of Sites U&M Preliminary Five Year Capital Im rovement Plan Outside and Major Im rovements Ado ted Status 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Beyond Funding Ex lanation and Notes 24. THORNEWOOD Upper Bypass Trail Yes 15000 Possible Creates loop trail to SchillingLake Dam Restoration No O 5000' P 50000 C Restore integrity of spillway 25. MT. UMUNHUM AREA Master Plan Yes O 20000 P 50000 P 50000 P Options,baseline, engineering, master plan Demolition/Air Base No 500000 C Demolition of some or all of buidlin s 26. CATHEDRAL OAKS Limekiln Parking Area No 10000 P 50000 C Possible I Pending acquisition and mitigation grant Soda Springs Parking Area No 10000 P 100000 C Possible Pending acquisition and mitigation grant Soda Springs Trail No 25000 C Possible Pending acquisition and mitigation grant ---------- ------ ----------- ---------- ---------- ------------ Projected 1994-1995 Expenditure 674525 1411800 655500 685000 607500 1 255000 Projected Grant Funds to be Received 96525 Actual funds to be received during the year Adjusted 1994-1995 Expenditures 578000 1411800 655500 685000 607500 255000 I� i CHART B-RELATIVE ORDER OF SITES/TARGET USE AND MANAGEMENT REVIEW SCHEDULE DATE: 1/5/94 Relative Order of Sites Last Five Year Use and Management Plan Target Review Schedule Review 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Ist 2nd 3rd 4h 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Qtr Qtr Qtr Qtr Qtr Qtr Qtr Qtr Qtr Qtr Qtr Qtr Qtr Qtr Qtr Qtr Qtr Qtr Qtr Qtr 1. Skyline Ridge 05/92 2. Rancho San Antonio 04/90 3. Monte Bello 12/89 • 4. Purisima Creek 02/89 5. Windy Hill 11/88 • 6. St.Joseph's Hill 09/87 • 7. Ravenswood 04/90 • 8. El Corte de Madera 09/89 ♦ • 9. Picchetti Ranch Area 01/88 • 10. Saratoga Gap 03/89 f' 11. Los Trancos 07/87 • 12. Long Ridge 07/90 I 13. Pulgas Ridge 08/87 • 14. Russian Ridge 02/87 • 15. La Honda Creek 03/88 • I 16. Teague Hill 0 17. Fremont Older 11/90 18. Kennedy Road Area 07/89 • Sierra Azul 19. Windmill Pasture Area 04/90 • Rancho San Antonio 20. Stevens Creek 05/90 • 21. Coal Creek 10/87 • 22. El Sereno 11/87 0 23. Foothills 02/90 24. Thornewood 11/87 •, 25. Mt.Umunhum Area 07/89 • Sierra Azu1 26. Cathedral Oaks • Sierra Azul • Comprehensive Use and Management Plan © Amendment for Trail Use Element Only 0 Interim Use and Management Plan ♦ Public Workshop to be held Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-94-09 Meeting 94-01 January 12, 1994 AGENDA ITEM Acceptance of Dedication of Conservation Easement from The Trust for Hidden Villa ACTING GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Adopt the accompanying resolution accepting a conservation easement dedication. BACKGROUND The District has acquired conservation easements over approximately 1,530 acres of land owned by the Trust for Hidden Villa (see report R-82-38 dated October 7, 1982). The original idea of the easement purchase was the permanent protection of the Trust for Hidden Villa lands that were donated by Frank and Jacqueline Duveneck to the non-profit trust they created, at a fraction of the cost of acquiring fee title. In this way, the Trust would have additional funds for their programs while affording to give up the income from the possible sale of land rights. The easements took two basic forms: approximately 1,480 acres of "Wilderness Area" easement, which allows for low-intensity recreation uses, and approximately 50 acres of "Ranch Area" easement, which is the central area of Hidden Villa and contains the farm buildings, youth hostel, gardens, etc. The "Ranch Area" easement basically prevents commercial development and subdivision, but was careful to include all uses which might be a part of the Trust's normal programming. The transaction provided a unique opportunity for the District and the public to preserve large amounts of open space in perpetuity at a fraction of the market value of the land, while providing funds used by the private, non-profit Trust for Hidden Villa to enhance and expand compatible programs in environmental education and recreation. DISCUSSION When the Trust originally received the Duveneck lands, certain areas were retained by the family, including the original Duveneck home, "Hidden Villa". The Trust recently acquired the home from the family together with approximately 10 surrounding acres to incorporate into their holdings. Because of the historic significance of the home and the considerable restoration needed, the Trust applied for a historic grant through the County of Santa Clara. The grant request was meritorious; however, the county was concerned that the historical structure was privately owned and might not benefit the public in general, especially in the future. District staff, who had supported the grant application initially, suggested that an extension of the "Ranch Area" easement to include this additional 10 acres of land subsequently acquired by the Trust, might ameliorate the county's concerns. After 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 • Phone: 415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 Board o1 Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit R-94-09 Page 2 discussions and negotiations over specific terms of the easement, the county agreed that if the Trust would dedicate an easement to the District, the grant would be awarded. Since District staff was directly involved in the negotiating of the terms of the easement, it is in compatible form and would be a desirable addition to easements already held by the District on adjoining lands. Prepared by; L. Craig Britton, Acting General Manager Contact person: Same as above RESOLUTION RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT DEDICATION, 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 (RANCHO SAN ANTONIO OPEN SPACE PRESERVE, LANDS OF THE TRUST FOR HIDDEN VILLA) The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does resolve as follows: Section One. The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does hereby accept the offer of dedication from the Trust for Hidden Villa, a California non-profit corporation, of a Grant of Conservation Easement to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, a copy of which is attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof, and authorizes the President or appropriate officers to execute the Grant of Easement on behalf of the District. Section Two. The President of the Board of Directors or other appropriate officer is authorized to execute a Certificate of Acceptance to said grant of easement. Section Three. The Acting General Manager of the District shall cause to be given appropriate notice of acceptance to the representation of the Trust for Hidden Villa and the County of Santa Clara. The Acting General Manager further is authorized to execute any and all other documents necessary or appropriate to the closing of the transaction. w . .......................... ... After Recording Return To: ) Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space District ) 375 Distel Circle ) Los Altos, CA 94022 ) Attn: L. Craig Britton ) (Space Above this Line for Recorder's Use) GRANT OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT This Conservation Easement is granted by the Trust of Hidden Villa, a California non-profit corporation ("Grantor") to Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space District, a California public district ("Grantee"). RECITALS A. Grantor is the owner of certain real property in the County of Santa Clara, California, upon which the historic "Duveneck House" is located, more particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein (the "Property"). B. As a condition of County funding of partial restoration of the Duveneck House, Grantor desires to grant to Grantee a conservation easement on, upon, over, across and under the Property pursuant to Section 815 of the California Civil Code et.seq., or successor statute whereby Grantor relinquishes certain rights and enters into certain covenants relative to the Property as more particularly described herein. C. The purpose of this Grant of Conservation Easement and its acceptance by the Grantee is to preserve the Property predominately in its natural, historical, and open space condition as set forth in Section 815.1 of the California Civil Code. NOW, THEREFORE, for valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged: 1. Grant of Conservation Easement. Grantor hereby grants to Grantee a conservation easement on, upon, over, across, above and under the Property for the purpose of preserving the Property predominately in its natural, historical, and open space condition. 2. Covenants. Grantor covenants and agrees for itself and its successors and assigns that Grantor, its successors or assigns that it: 243100.01 1 (a) shall preserve the Duveneck House on the Property in its existing historical condition, except for repairs, additions, replacements and renovations; (b) shall not divide or subdivide the subject Property or otherwise convey a portion of the Property less than the whole thereof; (c) shall not remove the existing Duveneck House on the Property nor prevent public access to said structure in accordance with Paragraph 3 hereof; (d) shall not authorize the use on the Property of firearms or dangerous weapons by the public; (e) shall not construct or maintain on or within the Property advertising signs of any kind or nature except I , identification purposes consistent with the use of the Property for educational and recreational uses; (f) shall not construct on the Property any commercial or industrial structure including any hotel, inn, condominium or rental apartment project on the Property, except such structures as are compatible with Grantor's continued status as a tax exempt organization as defined under Section,501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; (g) shall not use or authorize the use of the Property as a dumpsite except for such organic dumping as is compatible with the operation of a ranch or farm; (h) shall not authorize hunting or exploitation of natural wildlife on the Property; (i) shall not authorize the use of fireworks or pyrotechnics on the Property; (j) shall not authorize on the Property the operation of loud, destructive, or offensive recreational vehicles; and (k) shall not develop, use, or authorize the use of the Property except as the Grantor deems necessary for continuation of its education and recreation program as the program is modified from time to time. 3. Public Access. Grantor covenants to allow periodic public access within each calendar year to the Duveneck House on the Property either through its existing environmental programs or pursuant to a docent led program. 4. Enforcement. The purposes, terms and conditions, restrictions and covenants set forth herein, each and all of them may be specifically enforced or enjoined by proceedings in the Superior Court of the State of California. 5. No Authorization for Public Trespass. The granting of this Easement and its acceptance by Grantee does not authorize nor is it to be construed as authorizing the public or any member thereof to trespass upon or use all or any portion of the Property, except as specifically provided in Paragraph 3 hereof. 243100.01 2 6. Reservation of Use By Grantor. Grantor reserves the right to use the Property in any matter consistent with the stated purposes, terms and conditions and restrictions and covenants of this Easement, and with existing zoning and other laws and regulations of the State of California and the Town of Los Altos Hills, including but not limited to existing residential use of the structures, use of the existing structures for administrative offices of Grantor and meetings of its Board of Directors, and use of the existing structures for periodic private functions. 7. Amendment or Abandonment. This Easement shall not be rescinded, altered, amended or abandoned in whole or in part as to the Property or any portion thereof without the prior written consent of Grantee. 8. Enforceable Restriction. This Easement in each and every term and condition hereof constitutes an enforceable restriction, identity of property in accordance with Section 815 et seq. of the California Civil Code and shall run with the Property for the benefit of the Grantee. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this easement is dated this day of 1993. GRANTOR: TRUST FOR HIDDEN VILLA, a non-profit corporation By: Its: ACCEPTANCE OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT Pursuant to the provisions of Civil Code Section 815 et seq., Mid Peninsula Open Space District hereby accepts this grant of the Conservation Easement with the covenants on this day of 1993. MID PENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT By.- Its: 243100.01 3 Order No. 206616 Page 6 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: REAL property situated in the unincorporated area, County of Santa Clara, State of California, described as follows: Beginning at a point designated as Monument "N" on that record of survey filed the 25th of March, 1982 in Book 497 of Maps, at page 47 in the records of the County of Santa Clara. All monuments and lines hereinafter referred to are as shown on said record of survey. Thence from said point of beginning North 30-56-48 East, a distance of 14.044 feet to a point on the line between Monument ON" and Monument "O"; thence North 57-48-04 West a distance of 222.486 feet to a point; thence South 85-51-14 West a distance of 623.306 feet to a point which bears South 9-17-37 West, a' distance of 952.783 feet from point "I"; thence South 9-17-37 West, a distance of 400.807 feet to point "K"; thence South 78-01-44 East, a distance of 342.89 feet to Monument "L"; thence South 64-18-07 East, a distance of 328.81 feet to a monu- ment; thence North 56-09-53 East, a distance of 192.94 feet to Monument "M"; thence North 10-16-31 East, a distance of 423.07 feet to Monument "N", the point of beginning. Excepting therefrom an undivided one-half interest in and to that portion of the 60 foot strip of land described as Parcel Two in the deed to Hidden Villa, Inc. , a corporation, recorded June 4, 1982 in Book G826, Official Records, page 58. 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Ise.'-�:':�� ••:' •: ::.. a ..,:. ;:�•�:�.':.' .fly...�::.�::: .... .....h., .::- :.::� '.5Y:i1; •. ���:ryY... � �ttt. �5:::''•...:. �$5 ';SKYLINE RIDGE O.S.P.` `" '`::::. <. `:><;> >< LOCATION MAP: <:::.'... . .~ DEDICATION OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT,. , MOODY ROAD A.P.N. 351-36-019 \\'—MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL " -MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT OPEN SPACE DISTRICT EASEMENT\ EASEMENT 1 623.306 00 st86 0 o � 0 0 DEDICATION OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT 342 89 1? 8 g� 1 SITE MAP: DEDICATION OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT Scale: 1" = Approx. 200'-0" NorthT JAN 1994 Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-94-03 Meeting 94-01 January 12, 1994 AGENDA ITEM r Renewal of Investment Authority ACTING GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Adopt the attached resolution to extend the controller's investment authority for another year. The investment goals and guidelines are the same as you adopted on January 13, 1993. Discussion: The controller's authority to invest temporarily idle funds expires on January 26, 1994 according to the provisions of Resolution 93-01 (see report R-93-03). Currently, all of our cash reserves not held by a trustee are invested through the Santa Clara County pooled investment fund. However, when short-term interest rates rise we are able to earn an enhanced return on our investment funds by investing directly. Prepared by: Michael Foster, Controller Jean H. Fiddes, District Clerk Contact person: Jean H. Fiddes 330 Distel Circle * Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone: 415-691-1200 LAX: 415-691-0485 Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert Mckibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Noneatte Hanko, Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit Report 94-07 Page 2 The South Bay Ad Hoc Committee feels strongly that the Moffett Field Comprehensive Use Plan needs to be amended to include the northern alignment of the Bay Trail so that it will be adequately evaluated in an environmental assessment and Environmental Impact Statement (E.I.S). The committee is urging participating public agencies and organizations to adopt resolutions of support for this important use plan element. Prepared by: Del Woods, Senior Planner Contact person: Same as above RESOLUTION RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT ENDORSING SUPPORT FOR INCLUDING THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY TRAIL IN THE MOFFETT FIELD COMPREHENSIVE USE PLAN WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District recognizes that the Bay Area is a special place to live, providing a unique quality of life, and has endorsed the San Francisco Bay Trail Project; and WHEREAS, the San Francisco Bay Trail will provide a continuous pathway that will extend 400 miles around the San Francisco Bay and will include nine Bay Area counties; and WHEREAS, public agencies, private organizations, nonprofit corporations, and environmental, recreational, and developmental interests have cooperated in working toward the completion of the San Francisco Bay Trail and have consequently formed the San Francisco Bay Trail Project, a public benefit nonprofit corporation to implement the San Francisco Bay Plan; and WHEREAS, the South Bay Trail Ad Hoc Committee, comprised of representatives from trail groups and planners from the cities of Sunnyvale and Mountain View, Santa Clara County, Association of Bay Area Governments, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, Moffett Field NAS, NASA Ames Research Center, Lockheed Missiles and Space Company, and Cargill Salt Company, has been endorsed by the San Francisco Bay Trail Nonprofit Corporation to implement a key section of the Bay Trail Plan; and WHEREAS, the South Bay Ad Hoc Committee is focusing its efforts to complete the Bay Trail link from Shoreline at Mountain View and Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area to Sunnyvale Baylands Park as set forth in the Bay Trail Plan; and WHEREAS, the South Bay Ad Hoc Committee is working to align the Bay Trail in such a way as to maximize the Bay experience and to address all safety, security, and environmental concerns along the north boundary of Lockheed, Moffett Field NAS, and NASA Ames Research Center; and WHEREAS, the Moffett Field NAS and Lockheed Missiles and Space Company have cooperated extensively with the South Bay Ad Hoc Committee to implement the trail along their northern boundary; and WHEREAS, Moffett Field was chosen by Congress for closure and NASA Ames Research Center will assume responsibility for the property upon closure; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors hereby: 1. Recognizes the value of the San Francisco Bay Trail to the people of the Bay Area, and herewith endorses, commends, and supports the efforts of the San Francisco Bay Trail Project and South Bay Ad Hoc Committee working together to provide a shoreline trail system in Santa Clara County; and 2. Encourages NASA Ames to include the San Francisco Bay Trail along their northern boundary in the Moffett Field Comprehensive Use Plan and cooperate with public agencies and private parties in the implementation of the Bay Trail along the northern boundaries of Lockheed, Moffett Field NAS, and NASA Ames Research Center, to provide trail opportunities to all the citizens of the San Francisco Bay Area. Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-94-06 Meeting 94-01 January 12, 1994 AGENDA ITEM Authorization to Purchase Transport Trailer ACTING GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Authorize the acting general manager to execute a purchase contract with 101 Equipment Sales of Aromas, California for a high capacity transport trailer at a cost of $14,559.63. DISCUSSION At your November 17, 1993 meeting, you authorized staff to solicit competitive bids for one transport trailer (see report R-93-123 . Staff estimated ated the cost would not exceed $16,000. After finalizing specifications, staff solicited competitive bids from Bay Area trailer dealers. The District received the following bids (tax included): 1) 101 Equipment Sales of Aromas $ 14,559.63 2) Reed Equipment of Stockton $ 14,992.63 3) Western Traction Co, of Union City $ 15,016.44 Staff reviewed the bids, comparing each trailer's specifications to the District's bid specifications. All bids met the District's specifications. The lowest responsible bidder is 101 Equipment Sales of Aromas. Prepared by: David Topley, Support Services Supervisor John Escobar, Operations Manager Contact person: David Topley, Support Services Supervisor 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 (2) Geneial Manager:Herbert Grem h Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Deena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette I-lanko,Betw Crowder,Wim de Wit Open ace 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: C. Britton, Acting General Manager DATE: January 7, 1994 SUBJECT: FYI i BARBARA BOXER DEC 2 7 1993 1700 MONTGOMERY STREET CALIFORNIA SUITE 240 SAN FRANCISCO,CA 94111 COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT (415)403-0100 AND PUBLIC WORKS 111te yj(1I�. ����� ��� 2^<6 EL SEGUNDO,CAA 0 EAST IMPERIAL HIGHWAY SUITE 6 COMMITTEE ON BANKING, 90245 45 HOUSING,AND URBAN AFFAIRS (310)414-5700 COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING 525 8 STREET SUITE 112 SUITE 990 JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE WASHINGTON, DC 20510-0505 SAN DIEGO,CA 92101 DEPUTY WHIP (202) 224-3553 (619)239-3684 2300 TULARE STREET SUITE 130 FRESNO,CA 93721 (209)497-5109 December 16, 1993 Brigadier General Milton Hunter U. S. Army Corps of Engineers 650 Sansome St. San Francisco, CA 94111 Dear Brigadier General Hunter: Enclosed please find a letter from Henry J. Mello, State Senate Majority Leader, concerning the clean-up of toxic materials at the former Almaden Air Force station on Mount Umunhum. I understand that funding for the first phase of the clean-up became available in 1992 . 1 understand further that after the Army Corps of Engineers received the entry permits to begin the clean-up, the funding was inexplicably withdrawn and diverted to another project. I would appreciate any information or clarification that your office could provide in regard to the clean-up of this site. Please address all correspondence on this matter to my San Francisco office: 1700 Montgomery St. , Suite 240, San Francisco, CA 94111 . Please give this matter your most prol�r t and serious attention. bRBAR rely, A BO U. S. Senator BB: jhh:hr Enc. PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER CAPITOL OFFICE ADDRESS COMMITTEES: 0 STATE CAPITOL BUILDING CtA elexmblv GOVERNMENTAL OPGANIZATION P 0 BOX 942849 REVENUE AND TAXATION.Vice-Chair SACCIAMENTO 'A)4249-,)001 (IT WAYS AND MEANS 1916144�.,8305 V-L'alifuntia TI DISTRICT OFICE ADDSS C3 901 CAMPISIF WAY,SUITERE 300 CHARLES W. QUACKENBUSH sTA CAMPBELL.CA 95008 (408)369-8170 ASSEMBLYMAN,TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT 0 November 24, 1993 Brigadier General Milton Hunter U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 650 sansome street San Francisco, CA 94111 Dear Brigadier General Hunter: I am writing to urge you to take whatever action you can to expedite the clean-up of toxics on the former Almaden Air Force Base. I understand in December of 1992 the funding and permits for this project were put together, and the first phase of clean-up began. Shortly after, the funding was withdrawn and diverted to another project. No futher action has been taken to clean-up this site. The Almaden Air Force Bace is in great need for the clean-up process to begin. once completed the Midpeninsula Regional open Space District can prepare the site to be opened to the pubilc . Thank you for your attention to this matter. Please do not hesitate to contact my office if I can ever be of any assistance. Sincerely, WN111T.J110 Chuck Quackenbush CQ:Swg REPLY TO: L ri� y COMMITTEES: SACM0.1ENT0 ADDRESS: ❑ STATE CAPITOL // • }*" y�r + CONSUMER PROTECTION. P.O.BOX942849i ,�t ,�lf,.4`{4iC-�(�T34A SACRAMENTO.CA 94249-0001 G7 GOVERNMENTAL EFFiC1ENC� (9161445-7380 AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES DISTRICT OFFICES: RUSTY AREAS FINANCE AND INSURANCE ❑ 365 VICTOR STREEET,SUITE L SALINAS,CA 93907.2044 ASSEMBLYMEMBER,TWENTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT HIGHER EDUCATION (408)422-4344 ❑ 1DOPASESUITE 03ANTONIO C911utrutatt, ,Aosemblu Tumuii##ee an ,Agriculture SAN JOSE,CA 95113 y y`';.....'". (4081 292-7591 :d November 24, 1993 NOV 2 9 19� BRIGADIER GENERAL MILTON HUNTER US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS 650 SANSOME ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94111 Dear General Hunter: I am requesting your immediate assistance in expediting the clean-up of toxic materials at the former Almaden Air Force Station. `I The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has taken on the responsibility of rehabilitating the former Air Station so as to make it accessible to the public. However, the funds which were made available through the federal Defense Environmental Restoration Program in December 1991 were withdrawn for another 1 project. Without these funds, the rehabilitation of Almaden Air i Force Station cannot go forward. I urge you to reinstate the funding of this project. Let me thank you in advance for your prompt attention in resolving this matter. t" Sincer y, RUSTY ETAS RA: lt cc:L. Craig Britton K'3 Printed an Recycled Paper •ram.,. TOWN of LOS GATOS 140V .2:D IM3 Office of the Mayor Phone:(408)354-6801 FAX:(408)354-8431 November 23, 1993 Brigadier General Milton Hunter U.S. Army Corp of Engineers 650 Sansome Street San Francisco, CA 94111 Dear Brigadier General Hunter: I urge you to take immediate action regarding the toxic clean-up of the former Almaden Air Force Station on Mt. Umunhum located in the hills above the Santa Clara Valley near the Town of Los Gatos, California. The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District purchased the site in 1986. After the Air Force vacated, there remained the issue of responsibility for clean-up of the toxics before the area could be developed for public access and recreational use. In December 1991, the site was determined eligible for the federal Defense Environmental Restoration Program. Funding for the first phase clean-up became available in early 1992 and the Army Corp of Engineers requested appropriate entry permits to begin the work. Shortly after the permits were granted, the funding was withdrawn and diverted to another project, and all work ceased. Since then,there has been no further action by the Corps towards the clean-up of this site. I am strongly requesting that immediate action be taken on this issue. The Open Space District is making long term plans for its entire 9,000 acre Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, which includes the former Air Force Station. The hundreds of thousands of people who live in the area, as well as the millions who reside in the south bay of the mid-peninsula region, deserve a resolution to this issue in a timely manner. Thank you for your prompt attention on this matter. Sincerely, Randy Atta ay � Mayor cc: General Arthur Williams, US Army Corp of Engineers, 20 Massachusetts Ave SW Washington DC 20211 Congressman Norman Mineta, 2221 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington DC 20515 Senator Barbara Boxer, 1700 Montgomery Street #240 San Francisco, CA 94111 Senator Dianne Feinstein, 1700 Montgomery Street #305, San Francisco, CA 94111 p,-fAidpeninsula Regional Open Space District, 330 Distei Circle, Los Altos, CA 94022 Planning Department mb08\1etters\MidPen r CIVIC CENTER • 110 EAST MAIN STREET • P.O. BOX 949 • LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA 95031 a It le 1 = L£itifarnia 411 caialature HENRY J. MELLO November 23, 1993 FIFTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT Senate Majority Leader Brigadier General Milton Hunter U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 650 Sansome Street San Francisco, CA 94111 Dear Brigadier General Hunter: I am writing to urge you to resume the clean up of the toxic materials at the former Almaden Air Force station on Mount Umunhum. This site borders my Senate District, and local residents have contacted me regarding it. The abandoned Air Force site was purchased by Midpeninsula Open Space District in 1986. After the Air Force vacated, there remained the issue of responsibility for toxic clean-up of the site before the area could be readied for public access and recreational enjoyment. In December 1991, the site was determined eligible for the federal Defense Environmental Restoration Program. Funding for the first phase of the clean-up became available in early 1992 and the Army Corps of Engineers requested appropriate entry permits to begin the work. Shortly after the permits were granted, the funding was withdrawn and diverted to another project, and all work ceased. Since then, there has been no further action by the Corps toward clean-up of this site. Beginning this clean-up work as soon as possible is absolutely necessary if the District is ever going to be able to open this area to public recreational use and enjoyment. The Open Space District is making long-term plans for its entire 9,000 acre Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, which includes the former Air Force station, and is being hindered by the toxics issue. The millions of residents of the south bay and midpeninsula region deserve a resolution to this issue in a timely manner. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. If I may provide any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, HENRY J. MELLO Senate Majority Leader HJM:mc cc: General Arthur Williams Senator Barbara Boxer Senator Dianne Feinstein Congressman Norman Mineta STATE CAPITOL 1200 AGUA)ITO ROAO 701 OCEAN 57RF.E7 240 CNURCM STREET _ 32 r7FTN S' ZVET _ SACRAMENTO.CA 95814 ❑ ROOM 102 r;nom 31eA _ SAUNAS.CA 93901 i_; GILROY.CA 95020 (916)445-5843 MONTEREY.CA 93940 SANTA CRUZ.CA 95060-4C96 (4081 757-4169 I408)846.1437 (d087 3730773 (4087 d25.O 101 Open Space 2 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT January 3, 1994 Honorable Henry Mello Member, State Senate 92 5th Street ' Gilroy, CA 95020 Dear Senator Mello: Thank you for your letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on behalf of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. Your request that the Corps expedite its clean-up of the former Almaden Air Force Station on Mount Umunhum is greatly appreciated. To bring you up-to-date on the issue, the Corps of Engineers has notified the District that removal of underground storage vessels has been funded for this federal fiscal year. This is an initial phase of the overall clean-up project. In addition, the District's Board of Directors approved a $20,000 preliminary evaluation of the condition of the buildings, utilities and infrastructure on the site. The results will provide a general scope ,of work and costs for maintenance, repairs, upgrades and/or demolition of the buildings and infrastructure. The study is expected to take approximately three months to complete, and the results will allow the District to proceed with a public planning process to decide which buildings might be compatible with open space use. Again, thank you for your support on this matter. I'll be sure to keep you apprised of any progress on the Mount Umunhum issue. Sincerely, Betsy Crowder President, Board of Directors BC/mcs cc: Board of Directors, MROSD Santa Clara County Grand Jury 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone:415-691-1200 FAX:415-691-0485 f#) 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 January 3, 1994 Honorable Charles Quackenbush Member, State,Assembly 456 El Paseo de Saratoga San Jose, CA 95130 Dear Assemblyman Quackenbush: Thank you for your letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on behalf of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. Your request that the Corps expedite its clean-up of the former Almaden Air Force Station on Mount Umunhum is greatly appreciated. To bring you up-to-date on the issue, the Corps of Engineers has notified the District that removal of underground storage vessels has been funded for this federal fiscal year. This is an initial phase of the overall clean-up project. In addition, the District's Board of Directors approved a $20,000 preliminary evaluation of the condition of the buildings, utilities and infrastructure on the site. The results will provide a general scope of work and costs for maintenance, repairs, upgrades and/or demolition of the buildings and infrastructure. The study is expected to take approximately three months to complete, and the results will allow- the District to proceed with a public planning process to decide which buildings might be compatible with open space use. Again, thank you for your support on this matter. I'll be sure to keep you apprised of any,progress on the Mount Umunhum issue. Sincerely, Betsy Crowder President, Board of Directors BC/mcs cc: Board of Directors, MROSD Santa Clara County Grand Jury 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone:415-691-1200 FAX: 415-691-0485 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 January 3, 1994 Honorable Rusty Areias Member, State Assembly 365 Victor Street, Suite L Salinas, CA 93907-2944 Dear Assemblyman Areias: Thank you for your letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on behalf of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. Your request that the Corps expedite its clean-up of the former Almaden Air Force Station on Mount Umunhum is greatly appreciated. To bring you up-to-date on the issue, the Corps of Engineers has notified the District that removal of underground storage vessels has been funded for this federal fiscal year. This is an initial phase of the overall clean-up project. In addition, the District's Board of Directors approved a $20,000 preliminary evaluation of the condition of the buildings, utilities and infrastructure on the site. The results will provide a general scope of work and costs for maintenance, repairs, upgrades and/or demolition of the buildings and infrastructure. The study is expected to take approximately three months to complete, and the results will allow the District to proceed with a public planning process to decide which buildings might be compatible with open space use. Again, thank you for your support on this matter. I'll be sure to keep you apprised of any progress on the Mount Umunhum issue. i Sincerely, Betsy Crowder President, Board of Directors BC/mcs cc: Board of Directors, MROSD Santa Clara County Grand Jury 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 FAX:415-691-0485 C ' Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit Open Space + 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT January 3, 1994 Mayor Randy Attaway Town of Los Gatos 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95032 Dear Mayor Attaway: Thank you for your letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on behalf of the Mid peninsula Regional Open Space District. Your request est that the Corps ex edite its clean-up of the former Almaden Air Force Station on Mount Umunhum is greatly appreciated. To bring you up-to-date on the issue, the Corps of Engineers has notified the District that P rP g removal of underground storage vessels has been funded for this federal fiscal year. This is an initial phase of the overall clean-up project. In addition, the District's Board of Directors approved a $20,000 preliminary evaluation of the condition of the buildings, utilities -and infrastructure on the site. The results will provide a general scope of work and costs for maintenance, repairs, upgrades and/or demolition of the buildings and infrastructure. The study is expected to take approximately three months to complete, and the results will allow the District to proceed with a public planning process to decide which buildings might be compatible with open space use. Again, thank you for your support on this matter. I'll be sure to keep you apprised of any progress on the Mount Umunhum issue. Sincerely, Betsy Crowder President; Board of Directors BC/mcs cc: Board of Directors, MROSD Santa Clara County Grand Jury 330 Distel Circle Los Altos California 94022-1404 Phone: 415-691-1200 FAX:415-691-0485 Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit Open Space 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT January 3, 1994 �I Honorable Barbara Boxer United States Senator 1700 Montgomery Street, Suite 240 San Francisco, CA 94111 Dear Senator Boxer: Thank you for providing a copy of your December 16 letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on behalf of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. Your request that the Corps expedite its clean-up of the former Almaden Air Force Station on Mount Umunhum is greatly appreciated. To bring you up-to-date on the issue, the Corps of Engineers has notified the District that removal of underground storage vessels has been funded for this federal fiscal year. This is an initial phase of the overall clean-up project. In addition, the District's Board of Directors approved a $20,000 preliminary evaluation of the condition of the buildings, utilities and infrastructure on the site. The results will provide a general scope of.work and costs for maintenance, repairs, upgrades and/or demolition of the buildings and infrastructure. The study is expected to take approximately three months to complete, and the results will allow the District to proceed with a public planning process to decide which buildings might be compatible with open space use. Again, thank you for your support on this matter.I'll be sure to keep you apprised with any progress on the Mount Umunhum issue. Sincerely, Betsy V,rowwder President, Board of Directors BC/mcs cc: Board of Directors, MROSD Santa Clara County Grand Jury 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone:415-691-1200 FAX:415-691-0485 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 January 3, 1993 Mr. Jay Thorwaldson Director of Community Relations Palo Alto Medical Foundation 400 Channing Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 Dear Jay: t On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, I'd like to express to you our deep appreciation for the energy, time, commitment and dedication 'you have shown to the cause of open space preservation. Beginning with the Palo Alto Times editorial you wrote on February 16, 1970, then during the formation of the District, through the formative years of open space preservation and as the District matured in the '80's, you have been involved as an advisor, a neighbor, a critic, µ a confidant and as a friend. Your perspectives, viewpoints and assistance have helped to bring us to where we are today, a vital, respected and valued organization at the forefront of preserving open space for the future. Thank you for your lasting support and commitment to the District's mission, and to the environmental philosophy that we share. We look forward to a continuing relationship with you as move forward in the '90's. Sincerely, Betsy Crowder President, Board of Directors BC/mcs cc: Board of Directors, MROSD 330 Distel Circle • Los' Altos, California 94922-1404 Phone:415-691-1200. • FAX:415-691-0485 Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette H�mko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit DEC 14g Shari Berg ADA Compliance Consultant DS Consulting Services 1220 Tasman Drive#117 Sunnyvale,CA 94089 December 7, 1993 Mr. Keith Steinhart Local Assistance Section Department of Parks and Recreation P.O. Box 942896 Sacramento, CA 94296-0001 Re: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Windy Hill Public Access Project Grant Application Dear Mr. Steinhart, I am the Accessibility Coordinator for Disabled at Stanford University Medical Center, a member of the Palo Alto Disabilities Awareness Task Force, an ADA Compliance Consultant, and have long been an advocate for persons with disabilities. In my opinion this project represents a unique opportunity to provide open space recreational access to people with limited mobility. I strongly support the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space Districts application for a Land and Water Conservation Fund d grant for the Windy Hill Public Access Project. I The District has worked closely with the Town of Portola Valle to develop plans for this Y P project. The project only awaits funding to proceed. I believe this project is an ideal use for Land and Water Conservation J se anon Fund s as it will provide de recreational onal opportunitie s for mobility impaired individuals, (at a relatively small cost) who might otherwise have very few opportunities to visit such a site. Sincer ly, Shari Berg cc: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District ,-'Board of Directors - L. Craig Britton C'awl Cram figdf �aco& 357 �'Wssbadys 1rb¢iv8 Poldola (UallEy, Colifomia 94028 Mel , ry alp �iCr2f �l L-4 l Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT January 6, 1994 Carol and John Jacobs 357 Westridge Drive Portola Valley, CA 94028 Dear Carol and John: Thank you for your New Year's letter, and I wish you and John a prosperous 1994! Presently I am on the Board of Directors' "Dog Committee" which is not connected with state parks. In the past year the committee has had two public meetings about the subject you are interested in -- dogs on trails. Many of the speakers at the two meetings share your desire to have more and longer trails available for people with their dogs. At the present time, the District has several trails available for hikers with their dogs on leash: Windy Hill Open Space Preserve on Skyline Boulevard and the Polly Geraci Trail in the Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve among others. We, the committee, and our staff would love to have your input. I will ask that your name be included on our mailing list for those interested in the dog issue. Also, our staff is looking for volunteers for the dog access study and we invite you to join us. Sincerely', Wim de Director, Ward 7 cc: Board of Directors Dog Committee 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone: 415-691-1200 FAX: 415-691-0485 Board ofoire(tors:Pete Siemens,Robert M(Kibbin,lcena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko, Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit i Open Space 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT , MEMORANDUM DATE: 12/22/93 TO: Members, Board of D' ctors FROM: L. Craig Britton RE: File photos of Board members Earlier this week, staff took some photographs of Director Hanko that may be used as part of her commemoration during the Palo Alto Centennial next year. The photos will also be filed for future use, and the thought occurred to me that we do not currently have a consistent set of file photographs of each Board member. It is important to have such photos that could accompany press releases or could be used by the Kiwanis, Rotary, Lions and other groups for their publicity on speaking engagements featuring a Director. I've asked Malcolm to arrange for a photographer to attend a Board meeting in late January or February so that photos can be compiled for future use. These photos will be taken both during the Board meeting, and afterwards in a more staged situation. 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California 94022-1404 ' • Phone: 415-691-1200 FAX:415-691-0485 Board of Directors;Pete Siemens,Robert MtKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit Environmental Services Agen._ DEC , �� BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Parks and Recreation Division 9 RUBEN BARRALES MARY GRIFFIN TOM HUENING TED LEMPERT MICHAEL D. NEVIN �w'e� • PATRICK H. SANCHEZ COUNTY OF SAN MATEO DIRECTOR 590 HAMILTON STREET, 4TH FLOOR REDWOOD CITY CALIFORNIA 94063 (415)363.4020 FAX(415) 599.1721 December 23, 1993 L. Craig Britton, General Manager Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 i Dear Craig: On behalf of our Parks and Recreation Commission, I would like to extend a sincere thank you for the meeting held in your offices last week. I know that I speak for many members of the Commission, as well as myself, on the wonderful educational briefing that was provided to us from you and your staff. We also appreciated the "treats". look forward to working with you and the Midpeninsula Open Space District to establish for the future residents of San Mateo County a wonderful parks and open space system. Shortly after the first of the year, I would like to share a phone call with you to discuss a possible joint agenda for an upcoming meeting between your Board of Directors and our Parks and Recreation Commission. Thanks again. Respectfully, Patrick H. anchez rector Parks and Recreation PHS:ac cc: Paul M. Koenig, Director, Environmental Services Agency SANCHEZIBRITTON.LTR Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT f TO: Board of Directors FROM: C. Britton, Acting General Manager DATE: January 12, 1994 SUBJECT: FYI PALO A CENTENNIAL TRIBUTE: CREATORS OF THE LEGACY ALTO ARTS, CU[JURE & CO-\-I.N,,IUNICA'I'ION Lucie Stern Josephine O'Mara Elinor Cogswell Dallas Wood Hazel Robertson Guy Miller Paul Emerson Robert Kelley Ralph Schram Henry and Maria Holt COMMUNITY SERVICE Mary Grafton Campbell Lydia Mitchell Queenie Amirian Jing Lyman Josephine Duveneck Hester Harrison 100 Rose Jew Arthur Okado Y E A R S 1894-1994 DESIGN FOR LIVING Birge Clark Joe Eichler EDUCATION Jane Stanford Henry Gunn Leland Stanford Y Ray Lyman Wilbur I Anna Zschokke IValter flays E N V I R 0 N'-%,I--tc-NjP Lucy Evans George [food Nonette Hanko GOVERNMENT Timothy Hopkins Joseph Hutchinson Charles Wing Jerry Keithlev Charles Marx Noel Porter J. F. Bvxbee A. B. Clark J. F. Parkinson Hov.,ard Zink HEAL'111 Esther Clark Edith Johnson Russel Lee Louis Olsen f'oin Williams Lucile Packard SPORTS Hod Ray Walt Gamage Dirik Templeton Fred Terinall Russell Varian Bill 1-1cxviett Sigurd Varian Dave Packard Cyril Elwell latitiary 9, 1994 Open Space I� MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM January 6 , 1994 TO: John Escobar FROM: Annette Coleman SUBJECT: Wild pig sightings at Rancho San Antonio On Dec . 24 , 1993 Ranger Tom Karnofel noticed fresh rooting near Windmill Pasture; the rooting was guessed to have been caused by wild pigs feeding in the area. The next day Supervising Ranger Tom Lausten received a report from three visitors who had seen three wild pigs on the High Meadow Trail . Two days later vistors reported seeing three wild pigs on the Upper Wildcat Loop Trail in Rancho San Antonio. We received several telephone calls from citizens concerned about the presence of these wild pigs on the hiking trails . On Dec . 29 , 1993 Ranger Michael Newburn photographed three wild pigs in Rancho San Antonio on the High Meadow Trail . I reported the wild pig activity to Randy Anderson and discussed the concerns voiced by trail-users . We decided to post signs at Rancho San Antonio to advise visitors to avoid getting close to the wild pigs; four temporary signs were posted on Dec . 30 , 1993 . We have not received any reports of wild pig sightings since Dec . 30 , 1993 . I telephoned Fish & Game Biologist Bruce Elliot to inquire about wild pig behavior as it relates to public safety and to obtain information about managing wild i populations . u g g pig p p bons . Bruce said wild pigs are not known to attack humans . However , a mother pig would protect her litter if someone got between she and her young and any wild pig would defend itself if ® cornered . At this time we plan to monitor the wild pig activity and work with Alice to develop a plan for the management of wild pigs on District lands . We have access to a abundance of information on the management Gf wild pigs from Federal, State, County, and private land managers . 330 Distel Circle d Los Altos, California 94022-1404 • Phone: 415-691-1200 FAX: 415-691-0485 Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin, teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit I I Claims No. 94-01 Meeting 94-01 Date: Jan. 12, 1994 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT" # Amount Name Description ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5147 995.00 A to Z Tree Nursery Hydroseeding--Weeks Road 5148 207.04 AT&T Telephone Maintenance 5149 486.17 Acme & Sons Sanitation, Inc. Sanitation Services 5150 79.00 American Red Cross Resource Documents 51.51 35.46 Artech Laminating Laminating Supplies 5152 50.00 Asbestest, Incorporated Asbestos Test 5153 210.33 Bancroft-Whitney Resource Documents 5154 14.83 Barron Park Supply Company Plumbing Parts i 5155 159.78 Matthew Bender Resource Documents 5156 200.00 Bettencourt Landscape Gardening Services 5157 186.20 Binkley Associates Engineering Services 5158 55.31 BioSafety Systems Field Supplies 5159 180.00 Blanning & Baker Associates, Inc. Subscription 5160 2,300.00 Louis Bordi Gravel and Grading 5161 239.62 Breon, O'Donnell, Miller Legal Services Brown & Dannis 5162 51.61 Dick Bruhn, Inc. Uniform Expense 5163 103.52 California Water Service Company Water Services 5164 2,040.00 Cannis Consulting Engineers Engineering and Consulting Services 5165 106.58 Central Stationers Office Supplies 51.66 68.79 Clark's Auto Parts/Machine Shop Vehicle Parts 5167 156.65 Annette Coleman Reimbursement--Field Supplies 5168 37.12 Edward L. Corekin Enterprise Repairs 5169 119.00 Council on Education in Management Subscription 5170 1,593.66 Design Concepts Production and Design Services 5171 1,381.30 Earth Systems Consultants Consulting Services 5172 135.00 Evergreen Environmental Services Hazardous Waste Removal 5173 91.00 Federal Express Corporation Express Mail 5174 949.29 David B. Fisher Legal Services 5175 487.16 Foster Bros. Security Systems, Inc. Locks and Keys 5176 55.82 Franciscan Glass Company, Inc. Glass Repair 5177 101.09 G & K Services Shop Towel Service 5178 18,742.57 Geotechnical Management, Inc. Weeks Road Construction 5179 465.00 Green Valley Disposal Company, Inc. Dumpster Rental 5180 87.50 Mary Gundert Private Vehicle Expense 5181 18.50 Harbinger Communications Resource Document 5182 26.90 Ken Himes Resource Materials 5183 322.89 The Home Depot Field Supplies 5184 1,760.00 Huettig & Schromm, Inc. Construction Management Services 5185 868.00 Russ Jordan Design Services--Poster 5186 130.79 Kaiser Cement Corporation Cement 5187 112.74 Keeble & Shuchat Photography Film, Developing and Prints 5188 392.18 Konica Business Machines Machine Maintenance Agreement 5189 422.79 John Kowaleki Reimbursement--Field Equipment 5190 250.00 John K. Landre Water Service 5191 14,012.41 Langley Hill Quarry Underground Tanks 5192 225.00 Lanier Copying Systems Maintenance Agreement 5193 429.76 Los Altos Garbage Company Dumpster Rental 5194 196.93 Los Altos Camera Shop Equipment Repairs *Urgent check issued on December 22, 1993. I Claims No. 94-01 Meeting 94-01 ' Date: Jan. 12, 1994 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5195 4,060.99 Merwin (Bucky) Mace Consulting Services 5196 600.00 Magana's Building Maintenance Janitorial Services 5197 128.60 Marin Supply Company Sanitation Supplies 1 5198 1,075.00 S. P. McClenahan Company, Inc. Tree Removal 5199 223.00 McGrath RentCorp Temporary Office Rental 5200 854.69 Minton's Lumber & Supply Field Supplies 5201 230.89 Ralph Molica Reimbursement--Educational Assistance 5202 25.00 Motorola Antenna Site Rental 5203 2,587.75 City of Mountain View Dispatch Services 5204 48.65 Mountain View Garden Center Field Supplies 5205 10.83 Muller Construction Supply, Inc. Equipment Rental 5206 1,201.93 Murray & Murray Legal Services 5207 50.00 Mycological Society of San Honorarium--Docent Training Francisco 1 5208 503.16 National Mailing Company Mailing Services 5209 3,904.20 Stanley Norton Litigation and Expenses 5210 569.10 National Spring Company, Inc. Vehicle Repairs 5211 54.49 Northern Energy, Inc. Propane Fuel 5212 161.08 ' Nucleus Fast Fashion Volunteer Patrol Helmet Covers 5213 1.54.84 The Office Depot Office Supplies 5214 844.75 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies 5215 159.17 Pitney Bowes Credit Corporation Postage Meter Rental 5216 2,009.42 Pacific Bell Telephone Service 5217 120.00 Palo Alto Weekly Advertisement 5218 98.33 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc. Bluelines 5219 499.67 Pilarcitos Quarry Base Rock Printing and Photocopying 5220 1 888.94 PIP ng py �` a 5221 74.05 Town of Portola Valley Final Inspection--Sausal Spillway 5222 1,500.00 Postage by Phone Postage 5223 20.74 Precision Engravers, Inc. Name Tags 5224 99.00 Fred Pryor Seminars Registration--S. Dale 5225 52.61 Patty Quillin Reimbursment--Printing 5226 194.74 Rabbit Copiers Equipment Repair 5227 41.40 Rancho Hardware Field. Supplies 5228 32.50 Rayne of San Jose Water Service 5229 34.50 ****R & W Erection of Mountain View Garage Door Repairs 5230 739.39 Rich's Tires Tires 5231 4,012.51 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance 5232 718.03 Sandis Humber Jones Engineering Services 5233 488.59 San Jose Mercury News Advertisement and Subscription 5234 211.00 San Mateo Times Newspapaer Group Advertisement 5235 60.00 Select Newspaper Group Advertisement 5236 61,652.00 Sevan Construction, Inc. Construction--Rancho Ranger Facility 5237 126.66 Shell Oil Company Fuel 5238 518.52 John Shelton, Inc. Steel Culverts 5239 695.02 Signs of the Times Signs 5240 110.84 Skyline County Water District Water Service Urgent check issued on January 4, 1994. ** Urgent check issued on January 6, 1994. ****Urgent check issued on December 22, 1993. i Claims No. 94-01 Meeting 94-01 Date: Jan. 12, 1994 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Name Description ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5241 613.41 Smith Equipment Tractor Repairs and Parts 5242 245.83 Malcolm Smith Reimbursment--Local Meeting Expense 5243 558.00 The State Bar of California Bar Membership--Diane Blackman 5244 3,280.33 Stevens Creek Quarry Gravel 5245 417.66 The Stove Works Stove Pipe 5246 64.84 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense 5247 530.00 Sunnyvale Medical Clinic Medical Expenses 5248 707.90 Taylor Rentals Equipment Rental 5249 487.12 Teater & Etc. Map Revision 5250 500.00 United Soil Engineering, Inc. Testing and Inspection Services 5251 24.20 USRentals Equipment Rental 5252 23.85 University Art Center Drafting Supplies 5253 160.56 Unocal Fuel 5254 271.61 Vallen Safety Supply Company Safety Supplies 5255 1,183.61 Valley Oil Company Fuel 5256 151.82 Value Business Products Office Supplies 5257 171.14 WMI Services: Port-o-let Sanitation Services 5258 450.00 Carter Waxman Media Training 5259 44.95 Whitmore, Johnson & Bolanos Legal Services 5260 86.59 Del Woods Reimbursement--Office Supplies 5261 26.95 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expense 5262 44.19 Yardbird Equipment Sales Equipment Parts and Repairs Claims No. 94-01 Meeting 94-01 Date: Jan. 12, 1994 REVISED MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Amount Name Description ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5195 4,060.99 Merwin (Bucky) Mace Consulting Services 5196 600.00 Magana's Building Maintenance Janitorial Services 5197 128.60 Marin Supply Company Sanitation Supplies 5198 1,075.00 S. P. McClenahan Company, Inc. Tree Removal 5199 223.00 McGrath RentCorp Temporary office Rental 5200 854.69 Minton's Lumber & Supply Field Supplies 5201 230.89 Ralph Molica Reimbursement--Educational Assistant 5202 25.00 Motorola Antenna Site Rental 5203 2,587.75 City of Mountain View Dispatch Services 5204 48.65 Mountain View Carden Center Field Supplies 5205 10.83 Muller Construction Supply, Inc. Equipment Rental 5206 1,201.93 Murray & Murray Legal Services Training 5207 50.00 Mycological Society of San Honorarium--Docent Train Francisco 5208 503.16 National Mailing Company Mailing Services 5209 3,904.20 Stanley Norton Litigation and Expenses 5210 569.10 National Spring Company, Inc. Vehicle Repairs 5211 54.49 Northern Energy, Inc. Propane Fuel 5212 161.08 Nucleus Fast Fashion Volunteer Patrol Helmet Covers 5213 154.84 The Office Depot office Supplies 5214 844.75 orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies 5215 159.17 Pitney Bowes Credit Corporation Postage Meter Rental 5216 2,009.42 Pacific Bell Telephone Service 5217 120.00 Palo Alto Weekly Advertisement 5218 98.33 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc. Bluelines 5219 499.67 Pilarcitos Quarry Base Rock 5220 1,888.94 PIP Printing and Photocopying 5221 74.05 Town of Portola Valley Final Inspection--Sausal Spillway 5222 1,500.00 Postage by Phone Postage 5223 20.74 Precision Engravers, Inc. Name Tags 5224 99.00 Fred Pryor Seminars Registration--S. Dale 5225 52.61 Patty Quillin Reimbursn)ent--Printing 5226 194.74 Rabbit Copiers Equipment Repair 5227 41.40 Rancho Hardware Field Supplies 5228 32.50 Rayne of San Jose Water Service 5229 34.50 R & W Erection of Mountain View Garage Door Repairs 5230 739.39 Rich's Tires Tires 5231 4,012.51 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance 5232 718.03 Sandis Humber Jones Engineering Services 5233 488.59 San Jose Mercury News Advertisement and Subscription 5234 211.00 San Mateo Times Newspapaer Group Advertisement 5235 60.00 Select Newspaper Group Advertisement 5236 6 ,`52.^^ Sevan Construction, Inc. Const ructi on--Rancho Ranger Facility 53,757.00 5237 126.66 Shell oil Company Fuel 5238 518.52 John Shelton, Inc. Steel Culverts 5239 695.02 Signs of the Times Signs 5240 110.84 Skyline County Water District Water Service Urgent check issued on January 4, 1994. Urgent check issued on January 6, 1994. ****Urgent check issued on December 22, 1993. Claims No. 94-01 Meeting 94-01 Date: Jan. 12, 1994 REVISED MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5147 995.00 A to Z Tree Nursery Hydroseeding--qeeks Road 5148 207.04 AT&T Telephone Maintenance 5149 486.17 Acme & Sons Sanitation, Inc. Sanitation Services 5150 79.00 American Red Cross Resource Documents 5151 35.46 Artech Laminating Laminating Supplies 5152 50.00 Asbestest, Incorporated Asbestos Test 5153 210.33 Bancroft-Whitney Resource Documents 5154 14.83 Barron Park Supply Company Plumbing Parts 5155 159.78 Matthew Bender Resource Documents 5156 200.00 Bettencourt Landscape Gardening Services 5157 186.20 Binkley Associates Engineering Services 5158 55.31 BioSafety System Field Supplies 5159 180.00 Blaming & Baker Associates, Inc. Subscription 5160 2,300.00 Louis Bordi Gravel and Grading 5161 239.62 Breon, O'Donnell , Miller Legal Services Brown & Damis 5162 51.61 Dick Bruhn, Inc. Uniform Expense 5163 103.52 California Water Service Company Water Services 5164 2,040.00 Camis Consulting Engineers Engineering and Consulting Services 5165 106.58 Central Stationers office Supplies 5166 68.79 Clark's Auto Parts/Machine Shop Vehicle Parts 5167 156.65 Annette Coleman Reimbursement--Field Supplies 5168 37.12 Edward L. Corekin Enterprise Repairs 5169 119.00 Council on Education in Management Subscription 5170 1,593.66 Design Concepts Production and Design Services 5171 1,381.30 Earth Systems Consultants Consulting Services 5172 135.00 Evergreen Environmental Services Hazardous Waste Removal 5173 91.00 Federal Express Corporation Express Mail 5174 949.29 David B. Fisher Legal Services 5175 487.16 Foster Bros. Security Systems, Inc.Locks and Keys 5176 55.82 Franciscan Glass Company, Inc. Glass Repair 5177 101.09 G & K Services Shop Towel Service 5178 18,742.57 Geotechnical Management, Inc. Weeks Road Construction 5179 465.00 Green Valley Disposal Company, Inc.Dtznpster Rental 5180 87.50 Mary Gundert Private Vehicle Expense 5181 18.50 Harbinger Communications Resource Document 5182 26.90 Ken Himes Resource Materials 5183 322.89 The Home Depot Field Supplies 5184 1,760.00 Huettig & Schramm, Inc. Construction Management Services 5185 868.00 Russ Jordan Design Services--Poster 5186 130.79 Kaiser Cement Corporation Cement 5187 112.74 Keeble & Shuchat Photography Film, Developing and Prints 5188 392.18 Konica Business Machines Machine Maintenance Agreement 5189 422.79 John Kowaleski Reimbursement--Field Equipment 5190 250.00 John K. Landre Water Service 5191 14,012.41 Langley Hill Quarry Underground Tanks 5192 225.00 Lanier Copying Systems Maintenance Agreement 5193 429.76 Los Altos Garbage Company Dumpster Rental 5194 196.93 Los Altos Camera Shop Equipment Repairs *Urgent check issued on December 22, 1993. 1 Claims No. 94-01 Meeting 94-01 Date: Jan. 12, 1994 REVISED MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Name Description ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5241 613.41 Smith Equipment Tractor Repairs and Parts 5242 245.63 Malcolm Smith Reimbursment--Local Meeting Expense 5243 558.00 The State Bar of California Bar Membership--Diane Blackman 5244 3,280.33 Stevens Creek Quarry Gravel 5245 417.66 The Stove Works Stove Pipe 5246 64.84 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense 5247 530.00 Sunnyvale Medical Clinic Medical Expenses 5248 707.90 Taylor Rentals Equipment Rental 5249 487.12 Teater & Etc. Map Revision 5250 500.00 United Soil Engineering, Inc. Testing and Inspection Services 5251 24.20 USRentals Equipment Rental 5252 23.85 University Art Center Drafting Supplies 5253 160.56 Unocal Fuel 5254 271.61 Vallen Safety Supply Company Safety Supplies 5255 1,183.61 Valley Oil Canpany Fuel 5256 -- *±. Value Business Products Office Supplies 224.77 5257 171.14 WMI Services: Port-o-let Sanitation Services 5258 450.00 Carter Waxman Media Training 5259 44.95 Whitmore, Johnson & Bolanos Legal Services 5260 86.59 Del Woods Reimbursement--Office Supplies 5261 26.95 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expense 5262 44.19 Yardbird Equipment Sales Equipment Parts and Repairs 5263 988.00 *****Santa Clara County Permit 5264 565.56 Ginny Babbitt Reimbursement--Staff Recognition Evf 5265 250.00 Michael Foster Fifteenth Anniversary Recognition 5266 472.15 Petty Cash Field and Office Supplies, Staff Activities Expense, Film and Developing, Docent and Volunteer Expense, Vehicle Parts, and Private Vehicle Expense *****Urgent check issued on January 7, 1994. I Il_