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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 94-20
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AGENDA*
6:30 P.M. 330 Distel Circle
Wednesday Los Altos, California
July 27, 1994
(6:30) ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION - Conference With Real Property Ne otg; iator
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1. a. Real Property: San Mateo County Assessor's parcels 049-380-030,
049-380-040
Negotiating Parties: L. R. Benedetti or B. Vasquez
Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and
terms of payment.
b. Real Property: San Mateo County Assessor's parcels 076-350-080,
076-350-09, 076-350-131 076-350-15, 076-350-16
Negotiating Parties: T. Walker and A. Schilling
Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and
terms of payment.
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C. Real Property: San Mateo County Assessor's parcels 085-120-210 j
Negotiating Parties: POST (A. Rust)
Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and
terms of payment.
d. Real Property: San Mateo County Assessor's parcels 085-160-110
Negotiating Parties: S. Munson
Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and
terms of payment.
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i e. Real Property: San Mateo County Assessor's parcels 351-20-013
Negotiating Parties: Ridge "Vineyards and P. Draper
i Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and
terms of payment.
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f. Real Property: Santa Clara County Assessor's parcels 366-29-023
Negotiating Parties: H. Harris
Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and
terms of payment.
330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California 94022-1404 • Phone: 415-691-1200 . FAX: 415-691-0485 ig
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
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g. Real Property: Santa Clara County Assessor's parcels 517-23-012, 517-
16-006, 517-16-018
Negotiating Parties: C. Bartkowski and J. Kolski
Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and
terms of payment.
h. Real Property: Santa Clara County Assessor's parcels 517-16-009, 510-
28-012
Negotiating Parties: M. Poonja
Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and
terms of payment.
i. Real Property: Santa Clara County Assessor's parcels 544-15-001, 544-
15-004, 544-14-011
Negotiating Parties: POST (A. Rust)
Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and
terms of payment.
j. Real Property: Santa Clara County Assessor's parcels 537-07-190, 537-
06-006
Negotiating Parties: V. Hogan
Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and
terms of payment.
k. Real Property: Santa Clara County Assessor's parcels 562-10-009, 562-
10-010, 562-10-011, 562-10-012
Negotiating Parties: J. Cutten and G. Beck
Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and
terms of payment.
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1. Real Property: Santa Clara Count Assessors parcels 53 0 005 5
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08-008, 562-10-005, 562-10-006, 562-10-007, 575-04-005, 575-04-
007, 575-05-001, 575-05-002, 575-09-008, 575-09-011
Negotiating Parties: Rancho de Guadalupe Inc. and R. Smith
Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and
terms of payment.
M. Real Property: Santa Clara County Assessor's parcels 575-06-001
Negotiating Parties: Ann Stanton and G. Beck
Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and
terms of payment.
n. Real Property: Santa Clara County Assessor's parcels 583-24-003, 583-
24-005, 583-54-001, 583-55-002
Negotiating Parties: Joan Jamison and R. Lindsey
Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern rice and
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0. Real Property: Santa Clara County Assessor's parcels 562-22-001
Negotiating Parties: F. Shannon and G. Beck
Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and
terms of payment.
P. Real Property: Santa Clara County Assessor's parcels 562-22-004
Negotiating Parties: F. Shannon and G. Beck
Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and
terms of payment.
q. Real Property: Santa Clara County Assessor's parcels 558-31-008
Negotiating Parties: R. Valoff
Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and
terms of payment.
(7:30) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- Public
SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY -- C. Britton
Pledge of Allegiance
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR -- G. Babbitt
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
June 22, 1994 (Consent Item)
July 7, 1994 (Consent Item)
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (Consent Item)
BOARD BUSINESS
(7:45) 1. Purchase of 0.784-acre Property Adjacent to St. Joseph's Hill Open Space
Preserve from the California Province of the Society of Jesus; Approval of
Related Use and Management Recommendations; and Indication of Board's
Intent to Dedicate the Property as Public Open Space -- C. Britton
Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Purchase Agreement, Authorizing Officer
to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District, and Authorizing
General Manager to Execute any and all other Documents Necessary or
Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction (St. Joseph's Hill Open Space
Preserve - Lands of California Province of the Society of Jesus, a California
Corporation)
(7:50) 2. Special Use Permit for Paragliding at Windy Hill Open Space Preserve for a
Six-Month Trial Period -- R. Anderson
3. Authorization of the General Manager to File Legal Actions for Unlawful
Detainer of District Property -- S. Schectman
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Resolution Authorizing the General Manager to File Actions for Unlawful
Detainer pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 1161 et seq.
4. Approval of Resolution Supporting Public Trails Within the San Francisco
Watershed -- R. Anderson
Resolution Supporting Public Trails Within the San Francisco Watershed
5. Grant of Private Water Line Easement to D. Landre at La Honda Creek Open
Space Preserve In Accordance with a Previous Property Purchase Agreement
C. Britton
Resolution Authorizing Grant of a Private Water Line Easement, Authorizing
Officer to Execute an Easement Document, and Authorizing General Manager
to Execute any and all Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing
the Transaction (La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve)
(8:10) 6. Review and Establishment of Real Property Acquisition Priorities -- C. Britton
(9:10) 7. Scheduling of August 3, 1994 Special Meeting for the Purpose of Holding a
Study Session to Review and Discuss Proposed 1994-1995 Budget Adjustments
and Future Funding Sources and Alternatives -- C. Britton
(9:20) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS -- Directors and Staff
REVISED CLAIMS (Consent Item)
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 then 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.
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
public may request under oral communications that an item be removed,from the consent calendar.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Legislative, Finance, and Public Affairs Committee will meet on Tuesday,
July 26, 1994 at 3:00 P.M. at the District office.
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RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED SY STArr
Board President Acknowledge/Respond
Director Acknowledge/Respond
Staff Acknowledge/Respond
Draft Response Attached
Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft
A espouse for Board Consideration per
Board Direc tiv e(s)
No Response Necessary
July 12, 1944
Board of Directors
MROSD
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos CA 94022
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On a recent trip I picked up SKY Magazine from Delta
Airlines, a copy is enclosed .
On page 94 is an article about Global Positioning System
which I feel might be of use to your people when assessing
land for purchase, and for other uses in trail planning,
etc .
I would suggest you have staff investigate and obtain one of
these instruments for your use.
Harry H. H ussler, Jr .
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GPS Mdrks the Spot
SCI-FI FANTASY BECOMES SCI-FACT REALITY AS GLOBAL POSITIONING
SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY PROLIFERATES IN A NUMBER OF AREAS.
hirty years ago,one of the gee whiz!gadgets featured on James Bond's
Aston-Martin in the movie Goldfinger was a pop-up computerized map
that tracked the movement and location of the bad guy's car with
amazing precision.
ra'' Today,that piece of sci-fi fantasy is sci-fact reality known as GPS—Global
Positioning System—a satellite-based technology that is rearranging the face of
the globe.
(PS originally was intended as
an expensive military tool. It still is,
but almost overnight the
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technology has cast off the
dogs of war to emerge as"the `
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next utility"in this era of
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relative peace. „
Commercial applications are I:
proliferating in such areas as
civilian air and sea navigation,
surveying and mapping,
communications,air avoidance,
I' emergency rescue,and nationwide
truck and freight-car tracking.
And last spring,the first optional on-board navigational system appeared on an
• Y� American automobile,auguring a new era when getting lost on vacation will be but a
quaint and vague memory.
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But that's only the beginning. 24 satellites in the system tracks its own precise location in-Space and the exact time
"The potential for GPS is to be as with four on-board atomic clocks,and continuously emits signals conveying that
ubiquitous as the telephone and as information.
pervasive as the personal computer," On the ground,the palm-size unit's internal clock records the time the signal is
Michael Swick,director of the recently received and compares it with the time broadcast by the satellite. With that data,the
formed GPS Industry Council,has GPS device calculates its distance froin the satellite. Next, it takes triangulation
stated."Each time you turn around, readings from three other satellites in the system and instantly computes the
you see a new application never
thought of before."
The final link in this worldwide
"Where-Am-PA lere-I-Am"
technology was forged only last year navigator's exact longitude,latitude,and ome of the major GPS
altitude. manufacturers include Sony
COMPACT GPS RECEIVERS THE The tendency of technology to S Electronics,Garmin
SIZE OF A WALKMAN AND shrink itself to the micro level is why International,Icom,Magellan Systems,
GPS is now,quite literally,in the hands Trimble Navigation,and Teclisonic
OPERATING ON AA BATTERIES of many.Compact GPS receivers the Industries,which earlier this year
HAVE CREATED A BOOM MARKET size of a Walkman or smaller and acquired the rights to Motorola's
operating on AA batteries have created handheld navigator,the Traxar JM
THAT AT LAST COUNT WAS a boom market that at last count was Recently,Trimble published a
APPROACHING $500 MILLION approaching$500 million and climbing primer on the new technology titled
fast.One study estimated sales of GPS.A Guide to the Next Utiliq, in
AND CLIMBING FAST. $5 billion by 1996.Meanwhile,again which it predicted:"GPS receivers are
echoing high tech's history,prices are fast becoming small enough and cheap
when the last of 24 satellites achieved failing—$5004600 per unit is enough to be carried by just about
orbit.This$12 billion, I 0,000-mile- becoming common. anyone.That means that everyone will
high artificial constellation recalls have the ability to know exactly where
ancient times when all navigation was they are,all the time.This new service
done by the stars,a sometimes hit-and- will become as basic as the telephone.
miss operation—as Columbus himself Indeed,a'new utility.'
discovered.The difference today is that "GPS really allows every square
these manufactured"stars"can guide meter of the earth's surface to have a
even tl most unsophisticated travelers unique address.That means that whole
to within feet,perhaps inches,of their new ways of organizing our work and
destinations.
Basically,GPS works on the age-old
formula of triangulation. Each of the
of a GPS unit,NAVMATF,developed by Zexel USA Corporation. It was
successfully tested in a pilot program run by Avis Rent A Car in San Jose.
play are possible.Imagine a future when The driver/operator enters a desired destination—a specific address,a road
the phone book is no longer a piper book intersection,a tourist attraction,a major business,hospital,school,service
but instead a computer database. ... And station,or even the destination of a previous journey held in the computer's
instead of just listing phone numbers and memory.
addresses,the book also stores the exact The on-board computer constantly updates the vehicle's location via GPS and
GPS location of everything. ... No more selects the most efficient route in a matter of seconds by searching its CD-ROM
aimless hunting.No more wasted
driving."
GENERAL MOTORS IS THE map base.As the journey progresses, ohn Rock,Oldsmobile's
distance to destination and the general manager,says:"We
FIRST OF THE BIG THREE direction of each turn scroll across see the potential market for
AUTOMAKERS TO HIT THE the screen,with the proposed route thiJsevice in both the business sector
highlighted in color. —Realtors/traveling salespersons—
STREETS WITH GPS. LAST To avoid the implied risk of and within the tourist industry,
SPRING, A SYSTEM APPEARED reading a map while driving,the which would benefit from an easy-to-
Olds system also talks to the driver, operate,in-car route-planning and
ON THE commy's EIGHTY advising of directions to take—"Turn guidance system.The ability to move
EIGHTLSS MODEL. right at the next corner,"for directly from one place to another
example• without the need to spend time
studying road maps has a number of
In fact,one of GPS'most lucrative implications,in terms of both
markets is the gadget-happy American
efficiency and personal security.
auto-buying public for whom the "GPS is a technology that 15 years
dash-niounted monitor and on-board from now will probably be standard
computer may soon be as prevalent is the
equipment on most automobiles,"
cellular phone. says Rock.
General iklotoi;is the first of the Big Spokespersons from the other two
I'lit-ce antomakers to hit the streets with
major U.S.autornakers,Ford and
GPS. This spring, the Oldsmobile
Chrysler,say that similar systems are
Na%,Igatioil/Iiifoi-iiiattoii System appeared
under development and should be on
on the company's I'lighty Fight LSS
board certain models by the mid '90s.
model. Offered initially In the San Japanese manufacturers are also
Jose/San Frincisco ai-ca, the systeni will
incorporating GPS technology in
be available nationwide within two years
models for their domestic market.
as GAI completes its electronic data Another key GPS/vehicle
mapping ofi the entire Li.S. application is emergency services,
The Olds system is a modified version
enabling the rescue vehicle to Johnston described for readers of Field
pinpoint the precise location of an &Stremn]low GPS worked for him
emergency and thus speed service. during all excursion in the Rockies: "I
In February,for example,Trimble took a fix at the trailhead, the base
Navigation contracted with the city camp,and the spot[where he found all
of Portland,Oregon to equip 300 of elk]. ... It was a simple matter to find
the city's police,fire,and paramedic base camp once I pressed'Route'and
vehicles with Trimble's Placer TM then'13CAiMP.''I'lle NAV 5000
receivers and StarVieWTM map and instantaneously told me that base camp
tracking software.The GPS units, was 1.87 miles from my location ... on
used in conjunction with Portland's a compass heading of 087 degrees.
new computer-aided dispatch(CAD) With this knowledge,even in a blinding
system,will instantly direct the snowstorm,I could hike down the
closest,most appropriate rescue mountain ... and hit camp. If I got off
vehicle to the scene of an emergency. the heading,I could check how to get
San Diego,Boston,and
Phoenix are among other BACKPACKERS AND WILDERNESS
major cities converting to HIKERS ARE EMBRACING THE
the Trimble Automatic Vehicle
Locator(AVL)system. POTENTIALLY LIFE-SAVING
The marine and private-aviation TECHNOLOGY THAT THEY CAN
industries also represent rich markets
for the developing technology. Last CARRY ALONG WITHOUT
fall,for example,Sony introduced its OVERBURDENING THEIR LOADS.
Pyxis IPS-760 Intelligent Positioning
System for handheld navigation at back on course by taking another fix,or
sea or in the air.The dual use is if I wasn't worried about battery life,I
possible with Sony's C-Map could have simply put the unit on
InfoCards,.those credit-card-size continuous operation and let it steer
interchangeable databases that right or left,as necessary.(All
provide graphical information on scientific miracles are nullified by dead
coastline or airport,depending on batteries...)"
the need. Like so many other new
Backpackers,wilderness hikers, technologies,GPS is largely an
and hunters are enthusiastically entrepreneur-driven market,which
embracing the potentially life-saving makes it possible for a visionary such as
technology that they can carry along Charles La Pierre to compete with a
without overburdening their loads. device he dreamed up for his personal
Last year,outdoorsman Phil W. use. La Pierre is leg-ally blind and
needed help finding his way about the ever more affordable handheld GPS with
campus of Ottawa's Carleton
CD-ROM digital maps for backpackers
University. and all the other walking-around
a Pierre first created a recreatlonists."
computerized map of the In the same issue,Swick, reporting on
J 50-acre campus,then the views of the GPS hidtisti-v Council,
walked the grounds with a GPS unit stated:"There is little doubt that (;PS has
recording latitude and longitude every made its iriArk as a national resource
ten seconds,along with the names of technology and a true information utility
the intersections he passed.That
for the 2 1 st century.GPS has rapidly
information was entered in a laptop become an essential tool for defending our
computer. nation's borders, reinvigorating our aging
In operation,the GPS receiver takes
a latitude-longitude fix on the user's LIKE SO MANY OTHER NEW
location and feeds that data into the
computer.The laptop compares that TECHNOLOGY BUSINESSES,
data with information in its memory GPS IS LARGELY
and a synthesized voice announces the
street names or nearest intersection.An ENTREPRENEUR-DRIVEN,
advanced model also will give
ALLOWING THOSE WITH THEIR
directions.
GPS World is the developing OWN PERSONAL VISIONS TO
industry's trade journal.Each year,its COMPETE IN THE MARKET.
editors publish a special Showcase issue
that looks at product innovations and physical infrastructure, increasing
the directions the technology is taking productivity and global competitiveness,
for the coining year.This is what editor enhancing the efficiency of our nation's
Glenn Gibbons predicted for 1994: information technologies,improving public
"Portability and consumer popularity. safety,and creating a vibrant new
Watch what this PCMC(personal commercial electronics industry led by the
computer memory card)credit-card- United States.
sized format does for integration with "Yet we ,,list remind ourselves that the
handheld computers and GPS story is still being written and is only
communicators:an office-in-the-car for in its early chapters."
real-estate agents and pharmaceutical-
sales reps planning routes and Bernie Ward is a contributing editor-
navigating to calls with customers.And of SKY. A
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
DRAFT RESPONSE PREPARED BY STAFF FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
Mr. Harry Haeussler
1094 Highland Circle
Los Altos, CA 94024
Dear Harry:
Thank you for your letter of July 12, 1994, suggesting use of the Global Positioning System.
The Board of Directors reviewed your letter at its Regular Meeting on July 27, 1994.
Planning staff has investigated the use of GPS technology. A pilot project was performed by
a local survey firm (Arcturus, of Palo Alto), free of charge to demonstrate the value of this
new technology. We were impressed by the efficiency of these portable units in accurately
locating points on the ground; however, so far we do not have the financial or personnel
resources or enough specific needs for this kind of accuracy, to justify the expenditure. We
will be considering whether to invest in this technology as we proceed with our overall GIS-
building project to gradually ease MROSD into cutting-edge technology.
Sincerely,
Ginny Babbitt
President, Board of Directors
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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 McKibbin,I eena Renshaw, inny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy CroTderT4'91kWt9-:J6S.-
General Ahinager:1. I'lig Britton
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R-94-79
Meeting 94-20
July 27, 1994
AGENDA ITEM
Authorization of the General Manager to File Legal Actions for Unlawful Detainer of
District Property
LEGAL COUNSEL'S RECOMMENDATION VA6
Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the general manager to file legal actions for
unlawful detainer of District property.
DISCUSSION
The District currently has entered into 26 leases of residential District property to tenants and
has also entered into 7 leases of ranger residences. In the normal course of managing its
rental property, the District has, from time to time, encountered tenants who have breached
their leases by either failing to pay rent or by holding over after the lease term has expired.
A landlord's usual recourse in such situations is to file a legal complaint for unlawful
detainer in an effort to obtain an enforceable court order that the tenant vacate the premises
and pay any overdue rent.
The procedure for unlawful detainer is a special process that permits a landlord to recover
possession quickly to minimize the loss of revenue to the landlord. The process moves
quickly and, to minimize loss, the landlord needs to act promptly to serve the required
statutory notice, file a complaint, and obtain and serve the summons.
The general manager recently encountered a situation where there appeared to be a need to
file such an action. However, with the cancellation of the Board's July 13 Regular Meeting,
over a month would have elapsed before Board approval could have been obtained, thereby
causing delay and possible additional financial loss to the District. As a result, the general,
manager is requesting that the Board grant him the authority to file this type of legal action
to recover District property. It is the general manager's statutory responsibility to see that
the terms of all District leases are fulfilled. Delegation of this authority will assist the
general manager in meeting this obligation.
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This delegation of authority would be conditioned as follows: 1) any such action by the
general manager must be reported to the District's Board of Directors at its next regular
meeting; and 2) approval of any such legal action by the general manager could not bind the
District to incur legal costs in excess of the general manager's current statutory expenditure
limit of$10,000. In reality, the legal costs of prosecuting a typical uncontested unlawful
detainer action are significantly less, often less than $1,000.
Adoption of the attached resolution will delegate this authority to the general manager as
requested.
Prepared by:
Sue Schectman, Legal Counsel
Contact person:
Same as above
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL MANAGER TO FILE
ACTIONS FOR UNLAWFUL DETAINER PURSUANT TO
CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1161 ET SEQ.
WHEREAS, Public Resources Code Section 5540 authorizes the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District (the "District") to lease its real property; and
WHEREAS, the District has determined from time to time that leasing its real
property to tenants is in the best interests of the District and is compatible with the public use
and enjoyment and the preservation of District open space; and
WHEREAS, the District currently has entered into various leases of residential
property to private persons; and
WHEREAS, in the normal course of management of its leased land, there may be
occasions where a District tenant breaches a lease by holding over after the expiration of the
lease term or by failing to pay rent, or by other material breach, so that the District must
bring a legal action to recover the possession of its property; and
WHEREAS, the statutory procedures for bringing such unlawful detainer actions
require quick action on the part of the landlord in providing the required statutory notice,
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filing a complaint and obtaining and securing a summons; and
WHEREAS, without the ability to move quickly to take such legal steps where
necessary, the District may be prejudiced by a delay in the recovering of the premises,
causing further loss of rent; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the District that the General Manager be able
to promptly give the required notices, obtain a complaint and summons and proceed to
prosecute an unlawful detainer action so that the District can recover its property as quickly
as possible to avoid or minimize a loss of revenue;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District hereby expressly authorizes and delegates to the District's General Manager
the authority to approve and file legal actions for unlawful detainer of District property by
District tenants pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 1161 et seq.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that approval of any such legal actions by the
General Manager shall be reported to the District's Board of Directors at its next regular
meeting;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that without the express approval of the Board of
Directors, the General Manager may not bind or commit the District to legal costs or
expenditures in pursuing such an action in an amount exceeding ten thousand dollars
($10,000).
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-94-84
Meeting 94-20
July 27, 1994
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AGENDA ITEM
Approval of Resolution Supporting Public Trails Within the San Francisco Watershed
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER'S RE OMMENDATIO '\1f'
Ilf Adopt the attached resolution to encourag
e ge the City and County of San Francisco to include
j public trail access in its Watershed Master Plan.
DISCUSSION
The San Francisco Water Department is moving ahead with the elaborate planning and public
input process it has organized for preparation of the Watershed Master Plan. It is clear from
the presentation of initial alternatives that trail access through the watershed lands will be
strongly resisted. This resolution will lend the District's voice to the call for consideration
of public access along existing service roads, as proposed by the Ridge Trail Committee.
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors recently adopted a similar resolution.
Prepared by:
Randy Anderson, Planning Manager
Contact person:
Same as above
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Hoard of Oirectors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibben, teena Hen4iaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
SUPPORTING PUBLIC TRAILS WITHIN THE SAN
FRANCISCO WATERSHED
WHEREAS, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, San Mateo County, Santa
Clara County, and Golden Gate National Recreation Area have cooperatively planned a
regional trail network that provides access from urban areas and connects parks and open
space lands along the San Francisco peninsula; and
WHEREAS, public trails managed by MidpeninSLI]a Regional Open Space District,
San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, and Golden Gate National Recreation Area have a
primary goal to promote land stewardship in a way that cultivates appreciation and protection
of the peninsula parks and open space resources; and
WHEREAS, significant gaps remain in the Bay Area Ridge Trail and East Ridge
Boundary Trail and public trail access is desirable between the park and ride on Edgewood
Road and Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve within holdings of the City and County of San
Francisco Peninsula Watershed; and
WHEREAS, the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council has worked diligently to establish the
Bay Area Ridge Trail along the ridgeline of the hills and mountains along the San Francisco
Peninsula; and
WHEREAS, the Bay Area Ridge Trail serves as a model for the nation, showing how
a major metropolitan region can capitalize on its most spectacular natural assets, and bring to
all its residents the opportunity to hike and ride close to home on trails and wallfways; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of San Mateo County, through their Trails Advisory
Committee, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Board of Supervisors have identified the
route of the Bay Area Ridge Trail through San Mateo County by supporting and adopting the
San Mateo County Trails Plan in 1990;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District affirms its support of managed trail access that
provides continuous and connecting trails to adjacent public lands and trails, including the
Bay Area Ridge Trail and East Ridge Boundary Trail, as indicated in the San Mateo County
Trails Plan.
When Recorded Return To:
Dorisanne R. Landre
16990 Skyline Boulevard
Woodside, CA 94062
GRANT OF WATER LINE EASEMENT
WHEREAS, MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, a Public District
formed pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Division 5 of the California Public Resource
Code, hereinafter called "District," is the owner of that certain real property, hereinafter
called "District Property," situated in the County of San Mateo, State of California, and
more commonly known as Assessor Parcel Number 072-333-03; and
WHEREAS, DORISANNE R. LANDRE, Trustee, hereinafter called "Landre," is the owner
of that certain real property, hereinafter called "Landre Property," situated in the County of
San Mateo, State of California, and more commonly known as Assessor Parcel Number
072-333-04; and
WHEREAS, WARREN and HENRIETTA WEEKS, hereinafter called "Weeks," are the
owners of that certain real property, hereinafter called "Weeks Property," situated in the
County of San Mateo, State of California, and more commonly known as Assessor Parcel
Number 072-333-02; and
WHEREAS, District Property, Landre Property, and Weeks Property, for clarity, are shown
on the map attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, District Property and Landre Property both have an EASEMENT IN GROSS
for a water line that traverses the Weeks Property; and
WHEREAS, Landre desires to continue said water line from the Weeks Property-District
Property boundary to the Landre Property across the District Property;
NOW, THEREFORE, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District grants to Dorisanne R.
Landre, Trustee, a non-exclusive easement to install and maintain a domestic water line
within a strip of land ten feet (10') in width along, adjacent to, parallel to and southerly of a
line bearing N 89* 59' 08" W (as depicted on the attached Exhibit A), said line being the
common boundary between property granted to Warren Weeks and Henrietta Weeks by deed
dated January 12, 1994 and recorded January 31, 1994 (San Mateo County, California
Document 94015394) and property granted to Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District by
deed dated August 1, 1990 and recorded August 9, 1990 (San Mateo County, California
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Grant of Water Line Easement Page 2
Document 90106457). Said Easement to extend from the Landre-District property line in an
easterly direction to that point at which the Landre water service line crosses the
Weeks-District boundary, a distance of fifty feet (50'), more or less. The Easement is
granters with the stipulation that when and if the easement area needs to be disturbed from its
natural condition for installation and/or maintenance of the water line, it is be restored to its
natural condition by and at the expense of Landre, her heirs, successors, and assigns.
1. Disputes as to the Use of the Easement. The parties will attempt to settle any dispute
arising out of the use of the Easement by any party hereto, or their agents and assigns, by
arbitration with the help of a trained arbitrator provided by and under the rules of the
American Arbitration Association or any other commercial or public mediation service before
resorting to litigation; provided that ten (10) days written notice is first given by the party
seeking arbitration to the other party to the dispute. The parties also agree to allow a duly
appointed arbitrator or arbitrators to provide for equitable relief in addition to any other
powers said arbitrator may have. The procedure described in this paragraph is a condition
precedent to any litigation. Although it does not prevent the filing of a lawsuit it stays any
further action until the parties have complied with it.
2. Indemnity. Grantee agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold Grantors harmless, from
any claims resulting from the negligence of Grantee, its employees, agents and/or tenants
with regard to their use and maintenance of the Easement.
3. Attorney's Fees. In the event of any controversy, claim, or dispute relating to this
instrument or breach thereof, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the losing
party reasonable expenses, attorney's fees, and costs as established by a court of competent
jurisdiction.
4. Binding Effect. This instrument shall bind and inure to the benefit of the respective
heirs, personal representatives, successors, and assigns of the parties hereto.
5. Entire Agreement. This instrument contains the entire agreement between the parties
relating to the rights herein granted and the obligations herein assumed. Any oral
representation of modifications concerning this instrument shall be of no force and effect
excepting a subsequent modification in writing, signed by the party to be charged.
Grant of Water Line Easement Page 3
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, District has caused this agreement to be executed by its duly
authorized officers to be effective as of the date of execution by District in accordance with
the terms hereof.
Dated: , 1994 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
by:
Peter Siemens
Vice President, Board of Directors
ATTEST:
By:
Clerk of the Board of Directors
State of California
County of Santa Clara
On , 1994, before me, Jean H. Fiddes, Notary Public ,
personally appeared Peter Siemens , personally known to me to be the person whose
name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged to me that she executed the
same in her authorized capacity, and that by her signature on the instrument the entity upon
behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument.
Witness my hand and official seal.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-94-81
Meeting 94-20
July 27, 1994
AGENDA ITEM
Proposed Addition of California Province of the Society of Jesus Property to St. Joseph's
Hill Open Space Preserve
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ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGERS RECOMMENDATIONS .1
1. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing purchase of this portion of the California
Province of the Society of Jesus (Novitiate) property.
2. Tentatively adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan recommendations
contained in this report, including naming the California Province of the Society of
Jesus property an addition to the St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve.
3. Indicate your intention to dedicate the property as public open space.
DESCRIPTION (see attached map)
The property being considered for acquisition is located in the Los Gatos foothills adjacent to
Novitiate Park and St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve. A portion of the historic
alignment of Jones Trail passes through the property and, when reopened, will provide a
popular trail route between Los Gatos and public lands surrounding Lexington Reservoir.
The 0.784 acre sliver of property was surveyed and mapped to accommodate the trail
connection. It consists of a steep slope and dense vegetation. The vegetation is primarily
oak, madrone, and bay trees. The property is bounded by St. Joseph's Hill Open Space
Preserve to the west and lands of the Novitiate, owned by California Province of the Society
of Jesus, to the north and east. A narrow strip of District land, containing portions of a
forms northwest property boundary.water flume that once served Los Gatos, o s the orth est p p y
Prior to the District and Town of Los Gatos jointly acquiring St. Joseph's Hill Open Space
Preserve in 1982, the historic alignment of Jones Trail provided a popular trail route for Los
Gatos. When the preserve was acquired, the District was required to construct a fence
between the preserve and lands of the Novitiate that blocked public access to Jones Trail and
the preserve. A narrow and steep bypass trail was then constructed to provide multi-use trail
access between Novitiate Park and the preserve.
The bypass trail has proved inadequate for multi-use due to its narrow width, steep side
slopes, and volume of trail use. The portion of Jones Trail that passes through the property
330 Distel Circle * Los Altos, California 94022-1404 * Phone: 415-691-1200 * FAX: 415-691-0485 iS
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General Manager:L.Craig Britton
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proposed for acquisition has become overgrown and exhibits slope instability problems in
some locations, but still provides the most feasible multi-use trail alternative. Town staff
took the lead in contacts and has been successful in providing the framework for acquiring
the property from California Province of the Society of Jesus. The property is most
important in providing a multi-use trail route, as well as preserving a historical resource.
USE AND MANAGEMENT PLAN
Planning Considerations
The property is located within an unincorporated area of Santa Clara County and the Los
Gatos Sphere of Influence. The Los Gatos Hillside Specific Plan allows a density of 5 to 40
acres per dwelling unit. The use and management of the property will not be subject to
conditions that exist on other portions of the preserve regulated by the joint powers
agreement between the Town and District.
The purchase agreement specifies that the District must install a fence between lands of the
Novitiate and the preserve, including the former flume site north of the property. This
project would entail installing approximately 1350 feet of chain link fence. In addition, 450
feet of existing fence, which is directly south of the property and in a state of disrepair, will
need to be replaced. Construction of the fence requires clearing and grading of the historic
alignment of Jones Trail and the flume site in order to provide access to equipment. The
project must be completed within 90 days following the close of escrow.
The portion of fence being replaced to the south of the property has been damaged as a result
of poor road maintenance practices on an upper road owned by the Novitiate. Rocks and soil
have been dumped down the slope onto the fence. Since the problem may reoccur on a
regular basis, District staff is discussing a plan whereby the new fence could be installed on
the west side of the road in return for the District accepting some maintenance responsibility
on that portion of road. This would decrease overall maintenance of the fence and Jones
Trail.
The portion of the fence to the north of the property along the flume site will be aligned in
cooperation with the Town of Los Gatos and the Novitiate. The project could require
demolition of the remaining concrete flume in order to provide access for construction. Staff
will explore alternative alignments that are less expensive and acceptable to all parties. This
project will not affect the section of historic flume which has been preserved as part of an
agreement with the Town of Los Gatos. The section of historic flume and flume site to the
north are planned to be transferred from the District to the Town of Los Gatos in the near
future as part of a previous agreement.
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF PURCHASE
AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZING OFFICER TO EXECUTE
CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT TO
DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING GENERAL MANAGER TO
EXECUTE ANY AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO CLOSING OF THE
TRANSACTION (ST. JOSEPH'S HILL OPEN SPACE
PRESERVE - LANDS OF CALIFORNIA PROVINCE OF THE
SOCIETY OF JESUS, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION)
The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does
resolve as follows:
Section One. The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District does hereby accept the offer contained in that certain Purchase Agreement between
California Province of the Society of Jesus, a California Corporation, and the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District, a copy of which is attached hereto and by reference made a
part hereof, and authorizes the President or appropriate officers to execute the Agreement on
behalf of the District.
Section Two. The President of the Board of Directors or other appropriate officer is
authorized to execute a Certificate of Acceptance on behalf of the District.
Section Three. The General Manager of the District shall cause to be given
appropriate notice of acceptance to the seller. The Acting General Manager further is
authorized to execute any and all other documents in escrow necessary or appropriate to the
closing of the transaction.
Section Four. The General Manager of the District is authorized to expend up to
$1,000 to cover the cost of title insurance, escrow fees, and other miscellaneous costs related
to this transaction.
Resolution Page 2
Section Five. It is intended, reasonably expected and hereby authorized that the
District's general fund will be reimbursed in the amount of $5,000 from the proceeds of the
next long term District note issue. This Section of this Resolution is adopted by the Board of
Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District solely for purposes of
establishing compliance with the requirements of Section 1.103-18 of the Treasury
Regulations. The reimbursement of this payment expenditure is consistent with District's
budgetary and financial circumstances. There are no funds or sources of moneys of the
District that have been, or reasonably are expected to be reserved or allocated on a long-term
basis, or otherwise set aside to pay the costs of this open space land acquisition project which
are to be paid or reimbursed out of proceeds of indebtedness to be issued by District. The
Board of Directors hereby declares District's official intent to use proceeds of indebtedness
to reimburse itself for this open space land acquisition project expenditure.
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Preliminary Use and Management Plan Recommendations
The following recommendations include projects that are included in the purchase agreement
and must be completed within a specified period of time. Estimated costs for these projects
will exceed the $20,000 budgeted in the fiscal year 1994-1995 budget for this project.
Additional funds will be requested in accordance with proposed mid-year budget adjustments.
In addition, staff resources, equipment, and volunteer labor will be provided by the Town of
Los Gatos to help defray overall project cost.
Dedication: Indicate your intention to dedicate the property as public open space.
Name: Name the property as an addition to St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve.
Roads: Reopen the historic alignment of Jones Trail to a minimum 6 foot width; clear and
grade flume site to the north of property, as necessary, to provide temporary access to
construct fence; maintain a portion of upper road on Novitiate land if agreed upon. The
reopening of the trail is estimated, at this time, to be $20,000.
Barriers: Install fence along east boundary of the property; realign and install fence north
and south of the property in accordance with pending agreements between California
Province of the Society of Jesus and Town of Los Gatos; and install gates where necessary.
Estimated cost for this project is $30,000.
Signs: Install private property and preserve boundary signs where appropriate.
Public Safety Review: There are no known hazards.
TERMS
The attached Purchase Agreement provides for the payment of $5,000 at close of escrow,
which is considered to be a nominal amount for the property being acquired.
Prepared by:
Del Woods, Senior Open Space Planner
Contact person:
L. Craig Britton, General Manager
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-94-82
Meeting 94-20
July 27, 1994
AGENDA ITEM f
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Special Use Permit for Paragliding at Windy Hill Open Space Preserve for a Six-Month Trial
Period
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONn*
Approve the attached Special Use Permit for paragliding at Windy Hill Open Space Preserve for I
a six month trial basis.
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DISCUSSION
At your November 22, 1988 meeting, you reviewed the Comprehensive Use and Management
Plan for Windy Hill Open Space Preserve (see report R-88-141 dated November 17, 1988).
Included in the plan was a recommendation to allow hang gliding .under the conditions of a
special use permit. The Use and Management Plan was approved at your June 12, 1991 meeting
(see report R-91-70 dated May 29, 1991), following receipt of a conditional use permit from the
Town of Portola Valley.
The hang gliding use has been in operation since November 1992. To date, there have been no
reported problems with the hang gliding use of the preserve. Use is limited to weekdays only,
and due to weather conditions at the site, is primarily limited to the winter months.
Mr. Ed Stein, a paraglider enthusiast, recently contacted staff to request the program be
expanded to include paragliding. A paraglider is a Class III hang glider (inflatable wing) as
opposed to a traditional Class I hang glider (rigid wing). A paraglider flies slower than a hang
glider and is capable of landing in a much smaller area.
This special use permit being presented to you for approval (see attached) allows paragliding on
a six-month trial basis. This period will allow staff an opportunity to evaluate the program.
Paragliders' use of the preserve would be subject to conditions similar to the hang gliding special
I use permit with, two minor exceptions:
(1) The paraglider landing zone differs from the hang gliding landing zone. For paragliders,
it is designated as the helicopter landing pad located near the center of the preserve along
the Spring Ridge Trail. Vehicle access to the landing zone is not necessary. The
paraglider pilots will walk from the landing zone back to their vehicles.
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(2) Paraglider pilots will be required to carry a photo identification card issued by the club
at all times while active on the preserve.
The request to issue a special use permit to include paragliding has been presented to the Town
of Portola Valley Planning Commission. The request was approved with the condition that the
use be evaluated at the end of a six-month trial period. The special use permit has also been
reviewed by the District's insurance carrier and legal counsel.
A recent letter from Mr. Harry H. Haeussler, Jr. of Los Altos is attached which expresses
concern over the hang glider and paraglider impact on the equestrians using the preserve. As
previously mentioned, there have been no reported complaints about the program. The gliders
are very visible due both to their bright colors and flight pattern, which generally occurs over
the open grassland areas. Staff feels it would be extremely difficult to post signs each time
hanggliding or paragliding is occurring and would place a hardship on the glider clubs. Staff
will closely monitor this use during the trial period and evaluate the need for additional
generalized signing about the hang gliding and paragliding activity.
Potential liability is a concern that staff feels is adequately addressed both by the liability
insurance to be supplied by the permittee and by the liability waivers required of each
participant. The current policy is at a limit of$1 million. While the District could request a
higher level of coverage, the additional premiums could be cost prohibitive for a small program
like this.
Prepared by:
Mary Gundert, Open Space Planner
Contact person:
Same as above
June 4, 1994
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330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022
At a recent Portola Valley council meeting, your staff asked
permission to use para gliders on Windy Hill . I asked about
this at a recent Board of Directors meeting, and was told
that no direction by the board was given to the staff for
this.
Prior to this, and subsequently, some of the horse riding
personnel in the Porltola Valley area have asked me to
express their feelings that this "flying" in the
Windy Hill area is of concern to them. The hang gliding and
para gliding are very frightening to horses, and can cause
them to panic, with dire results . Even regular kites can be
very disquieting to horses.
The horse people do not want to deprive others of enjoying
their own activities . They do ask that when hang gliding or
para gliding is being conducted, that signs be posted in the
areas to advise the horse riders such gliding is being done
at that particular time, give them fair warning so they can
adequately control their horse, or stay out of the area.
Please keep this in mind when considering hang and para
gliding in Windy Will, or any other open space for that
matter .
Harry HG Haeussler, Jr.
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SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR PARAGLIDING
Permission is hereby given to make use of the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve for the
purposes of paragliding in accordance with the provisions included herein.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
1 . Definition
This permit is issued for limited use of the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve as
identified on the attached map for the purposes of paragliding. The
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is herein called the "District" and
the Windy Hill Paragliders Club is herein called the "Permittee".
2. Acceptance of Provisions
It is understood and agreed by the Permittee that this permit is accepted by the
Permittee upon the provisions contained herein and that any use by Permittee
of said real property shall constitute an acceptance of all of the said provisions.
3. Term
This permit shall take effect on August 1 , 1994 and shall last for a period of
six months until January 31 , 1995.
4. Review of the Permit
This permit shall be reviewed at the end of the six month initial term. At the
end of the six month trial period, the contact person for the Permittee shall
submit a log of all paraglider flights occurring during the term of this permit.
At that time, the use shall be reviewed by District and a determination made
to continue the permit on a trial basis, continue the permit on an ongoing basis,
or terminate the permit.
5. Revocation
This permit is revocable at any time by action of the General Manager of the
District in the event the provisions as stated in this document and the attached
proposal are not complied with. Upon revocation, all rights herein given to the
Permittee shall immediately cease and terminate. The District shall not be liable
for any damages, costs or claims arising from such revocation.
6. Restoration of Premises
Upon termination of the Permit, any and all material, property or structures
permitted herein belonging to the Permittee will be promptly removed and said
real property restored to as near its original conditions as is possible.
7. Indemnification and Hold Harmless Provisions
Permittee hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the District,
and its directors, officers, agents and employees, and the Town of Portola
Valley and its officials, officers, agents and employees, from and against all
liability for any and all losses, claims, suits, expenses, damages, or injuries of
whatever kind or nature, including attorneys' fees and court costs, which arise
out of or are related to any acts or omissions or operations of Permittee or its
officers, members, agents, servants, or employees under this Special Use
Permit.
At all times, during the term of this Permit, Permittee shall carry general liability
insurance for personal injury and property damage covering its risks arising out
of the performance of any acts or omissions under this Special Use Permit or
relating to the operations or performance of Permittee hereunder. Said policy
shall be in a minimum amount of not less than $1 ,000,000 per occurrence.
District and the Town of Portola Valley shall be named as additional insureds
on the policy. Permittee shall furnish District a certificate of insurance and a
policy endorsement evidencing such coverage. The policy shall provide that the
insurer shall provide the District with at least 30 days written notice to the
District prior to cancellation.
8. Assignment
Neither this permit nor any rights hereunder shall be transferred or assigned by
the Permittee.
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
1 . Use
The site is open to any member of the Permittee. All pilots must meet the
conditions as set forth herein.
2. Limitations to Use
The total number of active gliders, whether hang gliders or paragliders, will be
limited to a maximum of ten on the preserve or in the air at any one time.
(Active gliders shall be identified as hang gliders or paragliders in the assembly,
in-flight, or tear-down mode). Of the ten pilots, no more than five may be in
the assembly area at one time. In the event hang gliders are present on the
site, their use shall take precedence over paragliding use.
3. Hours of Use
Paragliding is permitted on weekdays during the open hours of the preserve.
The preserve is open from sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. Paragliding is
not permitted on weekends, federal or state holidays, or after open hours.
4. Contact Person
Permittee shall designate a contact person representing the Permittee's
membership. The contact person shall serve as liaison between District and
Permittee. The current contact person is Ed Stein, 630 N. San Mateo Drive,
San Mateo, CA 94401, (415) 615-8262. The District shall be notified in
writing immediately of any change in the contact person, including any change
in address or telephone number.
5. Pilot Qualifications
Paragliders pilots must meet the following qualifications in order to be eligible
to use the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve for paragliding. The pilots must:
(1) hold an advanced pilot proficiency rating (Class III), (2) be a current member
of the United States Hang Gliding Association (USHGA), (3) be familiar with all
provisions of this Special Use Permit for Paragliding, (4) sign a District-approved
waiver of liability and have said signed waiver on file with the District office,
(5) display a current sticker on their helmets for identification purposes, (6)
carry an identification card issued by the USHGA at all times while active on
the preserve, (7) sign-in on the sheet contained in the lock box near the launch
site, and (8) carry a photo identification card issued by the club at all times
while active on the preserve.
6. Pilot Registration
Prior to any paraglider use at the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve, paraglider
pilots must provide to the Permittee contact person the following items: (1)
proof of an advanced pilot proficiency rating (Class III), (2) proof of current
membership in the United States Hang Gliding Association USHGA, and (3) a
signed District waiver of liability form.
7. Registration Verification
The Permittee shall be responsible for transmitting to the District the signed
District waiver of liability, a copy of a current advanced pilot proficiency rating
and proof of insurance for each pilot that intends to use the site. Upon receipt
of all of the items mentioned herein, the District will send a card verifying
receipt to the Permittee contact person.
No pilot is authorized to use the site until the Permittee contact person has
received written authorization from the District that all registration conditions
as listed in above have been met for that pilot.
8. Violations
Any pilot violating the regulations of the preserve is subject to citation by
District staff.
9. Vehicle Operations
Near the launch site, parking is available in the roadside pullout on Skyline
Boulevard adjacent to gate WH01 at the northern boundary of the preserve.
There is no vehicle access to the paraglider landing site.
10. Requests for Information
Permittee shall supply a one-page flyer for distribution by District staff
explaining the paragliding activity. A contact person for the Permittee and
phone number shall be identified on the flyer. Requests for information from
the Permittee shall be responded to in a timely fashion.
11 . Lock Box
Permittee shall install and maintain a lock box near the launch site for sign-ins
and copies of the waiver.
PERMITTEE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL
OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Ed Stein, Windy Hill Paraglider Club L. Craig Britton, General Manager
Date: Date:
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R-94-78
Meeting 94-20 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
July 27, 1994
AGENDA ITEM
Grant of Private Water Line Easement to D. Landre at La Honda Creek Open Space
Preserve In Accordance with a Previous Property Purchase Agreement
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATI
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Adopt the attached resolution granting a private water line easement to Dorisanne R. Landre.
DISCUSSION
At your meeting of May 9, 1990, you adopted Resolution 90-22, that approved the purchase
of the former Bechtel et al. property (see report R-90-64 dated May 3, 1990). The property
was added to La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve.
The purchase agreement included an obligation to assist in providing domestic water service
to the remaining property of Bechtel et al. (the seller), at seller's expense, when domestic
water service was provided. It also obligated the seller to provide domestic water to the
property acquired by the District until commercial water service was installed, or December
31, 1990, whichever occurred first.
The commercial water service was installed as part of the Weeks driveway project, and
connection took place last winter. In the intervening period, the seller sold their remaining
property to Dorisanne R. Landre, who graciously continued to provide domestic water
service to the District's property, an enterprise residence, until commercial water service was
available. Mrs. Landre paid for the installation of her new domestic water service, as
provided for in the contract, and shared equally in the cost of trenching both domestic lines.
The attached resolution grants a private water line easement to Mrs. Landre, giving her the
right to traverse District property for the purposes of installing and maintaining domestic
water service. In exchange for past accommodation of the District's water needs, and in
accordance with the District's purchase agreement, the easement is being granted at no
further cost to Mrs. Landre.
Prepared by:
L. Craig Britton, General Manager
Bucky Mace, Real Property Representative
Contact person:
Same as above
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
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
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RESOLUTION NO.
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RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING GRANT OF A PRIVATE
WATER LINE EASEMENT, AUTHORIZING OFFICER TO
EXECUTE AN EASEMENT DOCUMENT, AND
AUTHORIZING GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY
AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY OR
APPROPRIATE TO CLOSING THE TRANSACTION (LA
HONDA CREEK OPEN SPACE PRESERVE)
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 authorize the grant of a Private Water Line Easement to
Dorisanne R. Landre, a copy of which is attached hereto and by reference made a part
hereof, and authorizes the President or appropriate officers to execute the Easement deed on
behalf of the District.
Section Two. The General Manager is further authorized to execute any and
all other documents necessary or appropriate to the closing of the transaction.
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Section Three. The Board of Directors fords that the granting of this real
property interest is in accordance with the Basic Policy of the District and is not detrimental
to the open space character of La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve.
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When Recorded Return To:
Dorisanne R. Landre ' 1
16990 Skyline Boulevard
Woodside, CA 94062
GRANT OF WATER LINE EASEMENT
WHEREAS, MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, a Public
District formed pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Division 5 of the California
Public Resource Code, hereinafter called "District," is the owner of that certain real
property, hereinafter called "District Property," situated in the County of San Mateo,
State of California, and more commonly known as Assessor Parcel Number 072-333-
03; and
WHEREAS, DORISANNE R. LANDRE, Trustee, hereinafter called "Landre," is the
owner of that certain real property, hereinafter called "Landre Property," situated in
the County of San Mateo, State of California, and more commonly known as
Assessor Parcel Number 072-333-04; and
WHEREAS, WARREN and HENRIETTA WEEKS, hereinafter called "Weeks," are
the owners of that certain real property, hereinafter called "Weeks Property,"
situated in the County of San Mateo, State of California, and more commonly
known as Assessor Parcel Number 072-333-02; and
WHEREAS, District Property, Landre Property, and Weeks Property, for clarity, are
shown on the map attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, District Property and Landre Property both have an EASEMENT IN
GROSS for a water line that traverses the Weeks Property; and
WHEREAS, Landre desires to continue said water line from the Weeks Property-
District Property boundary to the Landre Property across the District Property;
NOW, THEREFORE, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District grants to
Dorisanne R. Landre, Trustee, a non-exclusive easement to install and maintain a
domestic water line within a strip of land ten feet (10) in width along, adjacent to,
parallel to and southerly of a line bearing N 89' 59' 08" W (as depicted on the
attached Exhibit A), said line being the common boundary between property granted
to Warren Weeks and Henrietta Weeks by deed dated January 12, 1994 and recorded
January 31, 1994 (San Mateo County, California Document 94015394) and property
granted to Mid peninsula Regional Open Space District by deed dated August 1, 1990
and recorded August 9, 1990 (San Mateo County, California Document 90106457).
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Said Easement to extend from the Landre-District property line in an easterly
direction to that point at which the Landre water service line crosses the Weeks-
District boundary, a distance of fifty feet (50'), more or less. The Easement is granted
with the stipulation that when and if the easement area needs to be disturbed from
its natural condition for installation and/or maintenance of the water line, it is be
restored to its natural condition by and at the expense of Landre, her heirs,
successors, and assigns.
1. Disputes as to the Use of the Easement. The parties will attempt to settle any
dispute arising out of the use of the Easement by any party hereto, or their agents
and assigns, by arbitration with the help of a trained arbitrator provided by and
under the rules of the American Arbitration Association or any other commercial
or public mediation service before resorting to litigation; provided that ten (10) days
written notice is first given by the party seeking arbitration to the other party to the
dispute. 'The parties also agree to allow a duly appointed arbitrator or arbitrators to
provide for equitable relief in addition to any other powers said arbitrator may have.
The procedure described in this paragraph is a condition precedent to any litigation.
Although it does not prevent the filing of a lawsuit it stays any further action until
the parties have complied with it.
2. Indemnity. Grantee agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold Grantors
harmless, from any claims resulting from the negligence of Grantee, its employees,
agents and/or tenants with regard to their use and maintenance of the Easement.
3. Attorney's Fees. In the event of any controversy, claim, or dispute relating to
this instrument or breach thereof, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover
from the losing party reasonable expenses, attorney's fees, and costs as established by
a court of competent jurisdiction.
4. Binding Effect. This instrument shall bind and inure to the benefit of the
respective heirs, personal representatives, successors, and assigns of the parties
hereto.
5. Entire Agreement. This instrument contains the entire agreement between
the parties relating to the rights herein granted and the obligations herein assumed.
Any oral representation of modifications concerning this instrument shall be of no
force and effect excepting a subsequent modification in writing, signed by the party
to be charged.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, District has caused this agreement to be executed by its
duly authorized officers to be effective as of the date of execution by District in
accordance with the terms hereof.
Dated: 1994 Mid peninsula Regional
Open Space District
by:
Virginia Babbitt, President
Board of Directors
ATTEST:
By:
Clerk of the Board of Directors
State of California
County of Santa Clara
On 1994, before me, lean H. Fiddes, Notary Public personally
appeared Virginia Babbitt personally known to me to be the person whose
name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged to me that she
executed the same in her authorized capacity, and that by her signature on the
instrument the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the
instrument.
Witness my hand and official seal.
Jean H. Fiddes
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R-94-83 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 94-20
July 27, 1994
AGENDA ITEM
Review and Establishment of Real Property Acquisition Priorities
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Review and approve the proposed acquisition priorities and give general direction to staff in
light of the District's current financial constraints.
DISCUSSION
Proposition 180 included significant funding ($36 million) for future District acquisitions.
Because of Proposition 180's failure and the District's limited resources for both its current
and long-term acquisition program, staff will review the properties of potential interest to the
District as part of both the short- and long-term acquisition program. This review will allow
the members of the Board to explore their general interest in properties under consideration
and give general direction to staff on prioritization of potential future acquisitions.
Included among the properties to be reviewed are the ten properties (see attached) for which
the District obtained options in anticipation of the successful passage of Proposition 180.
Prepared by:
Jean H. Fiddes, Assistant General Manager
Contact person:
L. Craig Britton, General Manager
330 Distel Circle Los Alto, tornia 94022-1404 Phone: 415 691 FAX: 415 691 0485 12)
Board of Directors:Pete Siemer 2rt McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
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CURRENT OPTIONS +
OWNER ACRES PRICE OPTION APPLICABLE NET OPTION NOTES
PRESERVE AMOUNT TO PRICE PRICE DATE
Corte de Madera Hosking (884) 5,723,435 NIA N/A 5,723,435 08/15/95 Defasance Contract
La Honda Creek Wool 1,293 2,000,000 10,000 1 0 2,000,000 06/30/95 Oral Agreement
Long Ridge Acronico 179 690,000 40,000 40,000 650,000 12/31/94 Devils Canyon
Sempervirens Purchase price granted back to
Long Ridge Fund 116 300,000 15,000 0 300,000 12/31/94 MROSD for DEKA property
General
Sierra Azul Convention 162 226,000 10,000 0 226,000 12/31/94
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Sierra Azul Johnson, et al 329 510,000 25,000 0 510,000 12/31/94
Sierra Azul North 100 550,000 25,000 25,000 525,000 12/01/94
Sierra Azul POST (Liles) 63 265,000 N/A N/A 265,000 12/31/94 Acquired for sale to MROSD
Sierra Azul Lee 20 125,000 5,000 5,000 120,000 12/31/94
58 28.32% of 4/15ths interest in
Skyline Ridge Grey/Coelho (768) 188,800 10,000 5,000 183,800 12/31/94 Big Dipper Ranch (7.55
TOTAL 2,320 10,578,235 140,000 75,000 1 10,503,235
06/22/94
ACQUISITION PRIORITIES BASED ON FUNCTIONS OF OPEN SPACE July 27, 1994
FUNCTIONS OF OPEN SPACE
Factor Parking Regional Interior Visibility Habitat Develop. Unique General Total Attributes
Trails Trails Impact Features Appeal
Weight (1) (1) (.8) (.8) (.7) (.8) (.7) (1)
Jamison 10 10 10 8 10 10 9 10 65.7 Staging, Ridge Trail and oak woodland
POST (Phleger) I I 10 I 10 I 10 10 I 10 9 I 7 10 I 65.1 Trail to Sea, redwoods & scenic backdrop
Gray 8 10 10 8 10 9 7 10 61.5 Historic Page Mill Trail to Portola State Park
Hosking I 10 10 I 10 7 10 7 I I 10 I 56.2 I Staging, trails and watershed
Sempervirens * 7 8 5 10 9 10 9 50.3 Staging and scenic corridor
Acronico I I 8 8 I 7 8 9 I 10 9 I 48.8 I Devils Canyon, scenic views and trails
Wool * 7 8 9 10 7 8 41.2 Potential relocation of SF garter snake
Johnson I * I 8 3 I 7 I 7 8 I 8 I 35.3 I Regional trail to Loma Prieta Rd
G. Convention * 5 3 8 8 8 7 32.8 Viewshed and trails
POST(Liles) I I 9 I 3 I 7 I 8 I 8 I 30.7 I Watershed and regional trail
North * 3 3 5 8 7 6 26.6 Staging and trails
Moody Gulch I I 7 I 5 I 2 I 5 1 2 2 I 20.3 I Watershed protection
Lee * 2 3 5 3 2 11.9 Viewshed
* Properties Currently Under Option
ACQUISITION PRIORITIES BASED ON FUNCTIONS OF OPEN SPACE AND OTHER FACTORS July 27, 1994
FUNCTIONS OF OPEN SPACE OTHER FACTORS
Factor Parking Regional Interior Visibility Habitat Develop. Unique General Subtotal Manage- Support Inholding Threat OPPortu- Leverage Total
Trails Trails Impact Features Appeal ability of dev. nity
Weight (1) (1) (.8) (.8) (.7) (.8) (.7) (1) (1) (.8) (.5) (.9) (.5) (.5)
Jamison 10 10 10 8 10 10 9 10 65.7 4 5 7 10 10 10 96.2
POST(Phleger)I ( 10 10 I 10 I 10 I 10 9 7 10 I 65.1 5 10 I 7 I I 10 I 10 I 91.6
Acronico * 8 8 7 8 9 10 9 48.8 5 10 7 10 10 10 84.3
Hosking I I 10 I 10 10 I 7 I 10 I 7 I I 10 I 56.2 10 I 10 I 10 I 10 I I 84.2
Gray * 8 10 10 8 10 9 7 10 61.5 5 7 5 9 79.1
Sempervirens I * I 7 I 8 I 5 I 10 I 9 I 10 I 9 I 50.3 7 ( 10 I 10 I 7 I I 73.8
Johnson * 8 3 7 7 8 8 35.3 8 5 10 10 57.3
Wool I * I I 7 I 8 I 9 I 10 7 I I 8 I 41.2 6 I 3 I I I 10 I 5 I 57.1
G. Convention * 5 3 8 8 8 7 32.8 10 4 7 10 54.5
POST(Liles) I ' I I 9 I 3 I 7 I 8 I I 8 I 30.7 9 I 6 I 7 I I I 7 I 51.5
Moody Gulch 7 5 2 5 1 2 2 20.3 10 10 0 0 10 10 48.3
North I * I 3 I 3 I 5 8 7 I 6 I 26.6 8 I 4 I I 10 I I 42.8
Lee * 2 3 5 3 2 11.9 9 4 5 10 31.6
* Properties Currently Under Option
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ACQUISITION PRIORITIES BASED ON FUNCTIONS AND OTHER FACTORS OF OPEN SPACE Acquisition Priorities 1 (70-100 pts), II (50 - 69 pts), III (10-49 pts)
FUNCTIONS OF OPEN SPACE OTHER FACTORS
Factor Parking Regional Interior Visibility Habitat Develop. Unique General Subtotal Manage- Public Inholding Threat Opportu Leverage Total MROSD
Trails Trails Impact Features Appeal (68) ability Support of dev. nity 0 10)* Net
Weight (1) 1 (1) 1 (.7) (.8) (.8) (.8) (.7) (1) (1) (.8) (.5) (.9) (.5) (.5)
Jamison 10 10 10 8 10 10 9 10 65.7 4 5 7 10 10 10 96.2 2.71
POST (Phleger) I 10 I 10 I 10 I 10 I 10 I 9 7 10 I 65.1 5 10 I 7 1
1 10 I 10 I 91.6 3.00
Acronico * 8 8 7 8 9 10 9 48.8 5 10 7 10 10 10 84:3 0.33
ing I I 10 I 10 I 10 _ ....7 I 10 I 7 _I 10 I 56.2 10 I 10 I 10 _ 10 I I _ 84.2 6.60
8 10 10 8 10 9 7 10 61.5 5 7- 5 9 79.1 0.1a
Sempervirens 17 I 8 I 5 10 I 9 I 10 9 I 50.7 7 I 10 10 7 I I 74.2 0.00
Johnson 8 3 7 7 8 8 35.7 8 5 10 10 57.7 0 51
Wool I * _I 7 I 8 I 9 I 10 I 7 I I 8 41.4 6 I 3 L I r 10 5 I 57.3 1.00
G. Convention * 5 3 8 8 8 7 33.3 10 4 7 10 55 0 25
POST(Liles) I * I 9 3 I 7 I 8 I I 8 I 31.4 9 I 6 I 7 I I 7 ( 52.2 0.12
Mood Gut ham} _ y ���`� %.- 5 1 2 2 -20.3, ..
am221 s:•... _ 10 10 10 10 48.3 0 30__
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North 3 3 5 8 7 6 I 27.1 8 I 4 ( I 10 I I 43.3 0.55
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Lee. * 2 3-- 5 3 2 12.2 9 4 5 10 31.9 0.1
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15.67
* Properties Currently Under Option 100 points is highest anticipated score available
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-94-80
Meeting 94-20
July 27, 1994
AGENDA ITEM
Scheduling of a Special Meeting for August 3, 1994 for the Purpose of Holding a Study
Session to Review and Discuss Proposed 1994-1995 Budget Adjustments and Future Funding
Sources and Alternatives
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGERS RECOMMENDATION C
Schedule a Special Meeting for Wednesday, August 3, 1994 beginning at 7:00 P.M. at the
District office. The purpose of the meeting is to review and discuss the 1994-1995 budget
and proposed adjustments, the impact of Proposition 180's defeat on the District's acquisition
program, long-term cash flow projections, and future funding sources and alternatives to
allow the District to acquire more open space properties to complete the greenbelt and to
maintain and operate the District's preserves.
DISCUSSION
In presenting the proposed budget for 1994-1995, both the general manager and controller
noted that staff took a conservative approach in preparing the budget with respect to both the
possible defeat of Proposition 180 and the impact of the state's budget deliberations (see
reports R-94-28 and R-94-30). Because of Proposition 180's failure and the continuing
uncertainty about whether the legislature will be considering budget adjustments when it
convenes in January 1995, staff is recommending that a special meeting be held on August 3
focusing on the District's current and long-term financial situation.
Items proposed to be discussed at the special meeting include: 1) the 1994-1995 budget and
proposed adjustments; 2) long-term cash flow projections; 3) the impact of Proposition
180's defeat on the District's acquisition program, including properties for which the District
currently has options; 4) fiscal impact of acquisitions on the District's operations and
maintenance program; 5) whether the District should consider seeking additional funding to
complete the greenbelt and to maintain and operate the District's preserves; and 6) future
funding sources and alternatives, including planned financing through the issuance of notes
and potential funding measures.
Prepared by:
Jean H. Fiddes, Assistant General Manager
Contact person:
L. Craig Britton, General Manager
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos —,Itfornia 94022-1404 • Phone: 415-691-'—10 • FAX: 415-691-0485
Board of Directors:Pete Sieme, ert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
TO: Board of Directors ,
FROM: C. Britton, General Manage
DATE: July 27, 1994
SUBJECT: FYI
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 Han ko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
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San Jose Mercury News • Local • Monday,July 11, 1994
Fate of Cuperfino
Hills Ann
St.Josephs • •Semiosry ide aw&s
additional talks
Hearings to be held on diocese's plan
BY MICHAEL CRONK Park — and environmentalists
Soudwn Mercury News staff writer an Od
Paeibc pen-space advocates hope to
RakoW The fate of hillside views, use the findings to press for few-
woodlands and a small, red- er homes and more public land.
legged frog will be key weapons Diocese officials, however, say
s-_U Of°�`stud 9 for opponents of a Roman Catho- most effects can be dealt with—
o.o�. lic Diocese of San Jose ro
� p posal and the frog saved. They point
MERCURYNEws to build up to 293 homes in Cu- out that the environmental study
pertino on one of the West Val- turned up no significant effects
ley's largest undeveloped hillside on traffic, schools, noise or air
Environmentalists hope to tracts. quality,even though the proposal
••..................•••..••••...••••••••••••..........I.•.......••••..•••• A newly released environmen- would reverse building restric-
use the new impact report tal impact report sketches ways tions approved last year that cut
.. .-•. • -•.••......-.. -.•..-..•.•......•.. ..••...•...••..... development would affect the the number of homes allowed
to press for fewer homes 208 acres southwest of Interstate from 293 to just 36. �Q ^
........... - •••••• •..••.•.•••..••...•.•...•..••.. •-....•...... 280 and Foothill Boulevard next In coming months, a battle will VG G K
and more public land. to Rancho San Antonio County Seelffl.L5,Page 6B
- _ - develOPMent
VERVIEW OF FIGHTfor hillside
r le between Cupertino Compronuse possiblert,e St� pe
and the Roman Catholic Diocese
of San Jose over development of "'I'1+a1's our r:+thedrai uuI parts of the dincoxr• property are 'J,u1111 acres'text door.That's Ions
foothill acres has been under HILLS It's such a Ix'almful area suilahlo lur rlevelopmont lxc:u-xt than r,og the ."
208 there.
way since 1999. from Pugs Ili and something everyone enjoys,• Ihey generally are flat and lit xt Making the battle absence
for
■Oct 17.1969:The Loma Pneta said Ikmna Austin, a Cuix•rtino to develolx•d land. up{wnents is a near absence uC
quake severely damages the ensue as city officials circulate commissioner, former The dincese has agreed to delay rare or endangered species in the
St.Joseph's Seminary in the the environmental impact re{wrt planning Ie al humilities while its applica- area pro{losed for development.
Cupertino foothills and kills a for public comment and then n+ur and critic of But
l develop K'
schedule hearings on the diocese inert proposals. Ilut like other lion for a return to previous zone Further,the environmental study
worker. city officials,she says she is open Ing is studied. Like some city offi- found that effects tin traffic,
■December 1989:The diocese proposal. to it compromise."1 favor keeping vials, the diocese has signaled schools and air gustily would be
announces plans to sell the At stake for the diocese are its the hillsides protected.
that it may be oI xn to compro- so minimal :itsto be unlikely to
largest land to a San Mateo developer y le lst asset and its ability r+tcct It but I'atives m mix•. arouse residents.
Open I+N g ul alternatives
who's build about 300 luxury to pay off$22 million in debt,run lx' lu looking
, The diocese has submitted
homes.Environmentalists and up largely through extensive ren There may tx is alternative u{
open space advocates mobilize ovation of St. Joseph's Cathedral there that satisfies everybody veto alternate ranging
for de
in downtown San Jose, a project and still preserves open space" velrpment, ranging from 2'lll to
to block the plan. The city'° general plan — ape 293 homes. In addition, at the
■October 1990 The diocese an- that proved more costly than ex proved last year with the provi• req++c'sl of the city, it paid for
Pected' °ions that limit development to 31i study in the environmental im-
nounces it has switched to a Diocese officials decline to dis- act xlrt of additional prrpcls
prominent and well-connected cuss finances in detail. But they homes — requires that 90 per- p' re1
firm,Sobrato Development l debt payments of cent of the property remain open als of 36 to 175 homes.
say annua
Cos.of Cupertino. more than de million consume space. But the land remains pri- most of the alternatives will
■January 1992:The diocese on much of their cash now and that vale,so access is limited.The dire have significant pristi effects on views,
a Sunday distributes 60,000 without developing the property, than has offered to dedicate more given the pristine nature of much
copies of a fad sheet to pa- I the diocese,which serves 380'000 than half the acreage as perms- la the wooded hills and grass-
rishioners,saying the diocese Catholics in Santa Clara County, nent,public open space if allowed lands on the property, states the
� greater development. report, prepared by the environ-
will be forced to curtail support may be unable to repay all the g mental consulting firm Planning
for essential services and char- loans,due in•stages over the next "Under current general plan Rhsa+rct Associates.
ities if development Is not al- two decades. zoning, no citizen of Cupertino But diocese officials say that in
lowed.Later,27,000 postcards. Lurking in the background is a can set foot on the open space the context of the greater area,
in support of the project are lawsuit tiled by the diocese last because it's private open space,"
delivered to
dot Hald�se of- year but temporarily placed st said the Rev. Michael Mitchell, development would have minimal
hold, which accuses the city n vicar general of the diocese."Our effect.
facials concede many of the hold, ly imposing building re- understanding of what people The property is next to Santa
service and charitable Pro strictions that slashed the land's want is publicly accessible open Clara Crunty's Rancho San Anto-
grams mentioned do not exist value from t80 million to f20 mil- space, and under the general nio park and the Midpeninsula
tan,there wouldn't be any." Regional Open Space District's
■August 1992:A unanimous City lion. p Rancho San Antonio Open Space
council makes a preliminary The diocese has tried to win In its lawsuit, the diocese says Preserve, Mitchell notes,
decision to limit horns°allowed development rights since 1989, the city's general plan is flawed "With 2,000 acres immediately
to about 40. when damage from the Loma in that it unfairly restricts dio-
adjacent,what's a significant loss
■December 1992:Sobrato ex- Prieto earthquake forced the St. cese property, fails to provide of open space? It's a judgment
ecuthres privatey float a pro- Joseph's Seminary on the proper- sufficient housing to meet Cuper. call," Mitchell said. "We're talk-
posal for 120 luxury homes ty to close. tino's share of regional needs and ing about 96 acres compared to
past key city officials.•OPpD- But early discussions Of as overlooks the fact that large
nents complain of lobbytnp tac- many as 480 homes triggered
tea fierce opposition from environ-
■June 1993:The city council for- mentalists and open-space advo-
malty approves restrictions al- cates,who in phone calls and let-
lowing just 36 homes. tern and at hearings have lobbied
■July 1993:The diocese hies city officials to limit develop-
suit against the city to overturn ment.The land contains such nat-
the restrictions. ural features as a creek, wooded
■August 1993:The city council slopes and a fresh-water marsh,
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agrees t let the diocese apply and it is viewed by many resi-
for a reversal of restrictions,to dents as a natural resource. Be-
allow up to 293 hoes.The di- cause it adjoins a county park
m
ocese agrees to hold off on the and the grounds have long been
lawsuit. used by hikers, many people re-
source Cry of Cupenno and Roman gard it as a vital piece of open
C&W.chc Doce"of San.lose space.
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DIOCESE OF SAA JOSE
VICAR GENERAL
July 19 , 1994
Mr. L. Craig Britton
General Manager
Midpeninisula Regional Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos CA 94022-1404
Re: Open Space Land Dedications, Diocesan Lands in Cupertino
Dear Mr. Britton,
Thank you for your letter of July 7, 1994 on the captioned matter
detailing the District's concerns and interests. We are grateful
both for the consideration you have given to the initial proposal
and the willingness to work in the planning process.
We are f inding the planning process to be iterative and that is
critical to have your agency involved at each step as we move
forward toward a solution mutually acceptable to all parties.
Shortly, Mr. Michael Bruner of Sobrato Development Companies, our
agents in this matter, will contact you for an appointment to see
how best we can work together in this matter.
Since ely yo
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Rev. Mich el J. Mitchell
Vicar Gene al
cc: Mr. Michael Bruner
900 Lafayette Street,Suite 301,Santa Clara,CA 95050-4966
(408) 983-0237 FAX (408) 983-0295
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FROM: J. Fiddes, Assistant General Manager
DATE: °July 22, 1994
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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
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
OCTAVIA DIENER.Chair STATE OF CALIFORNIA PETS WILSON
JERRY B.EPSTEIN,Vice Chair
MARY F,BERGLUND F GOVERNOR
JOSEPH A.DUFFEL .....
DANIEL Wm,FESSLER
KEN KEVORKIAN
ROBERT SHELTON
ROBERT WOLF
SENATOR QUENTIN L.KOPP,Ex Officio
ASSEMBLYMAN RICHARD KATZ,Ex Officio JUL 12 1994
ROBERT 1.REMEN,Executive Director CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
1120 N STREET,P.O.BOX 942873
SACRAMENTO 94273-0001
FAX(916)653-2134
FAX(916)654-4364
(916)654-4245
July 11, 1994
L. Craig Britton, Acting General Manager
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022
Dear Mr. Britton:
On July 7, 1994, the California Transportation Commission approved your Environmental
Enhancement and Mitigation project to be funded during FY 1994-95 (see enclosed resolution
and lists). Funding for the project will be provided on a reimbursement basis with the actual cash
disbursement occurring after an inspection of the completed project has been performed by the
State Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
Reimbursement can be provided only for project work that has been performed subsequent to
allocation of funds by the Commission and the signing of a project agreement with the State.
Caltrans will administer these agreements for the State. Funding for the project must be allocated
by the Commission and the agreement must be signed prior to the end of State FY 1994-95. The
allocation of funds and the signing of the agreement with Caltrans should take about 60 days. The
Commission's decision to fund specific projects was based on project readiness as well as project
merit. Therefore, the Commission intends that all funds for the project will be expended prior to
the end of FY 1995-96.
If you will be unable to comply with these time constraints or if you have any questions regarding the
Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program, please contact Rick Gumz at (916) 653-7665.
You should also contact your local Caltrans District (see enclosed list of contacts)when you are
ready to actually start your project to arrange to have your project placed on the Commission's
agenda for the allocation of funds.
Sincerely,
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OCTAVIA DIENER
Chair
Enclosures
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C.Haigh
J. Smith
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CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION --�'
RESOLUTION#G-94-11 CAL.I�IA
ADOPTION OF THE 1994-95 ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMEN ,IsPORTATwN con����ssi0
AND MITIGATION-PROGRAM
WHEREAS, Streets and Highways Code Section 164.56, enacted as part of Assembly Bill 471 (Katz) in
1989 created the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program; and
WHEREAS, this program provides $10 million annually for environmental enhancement and mitigation
projects which are directly or indirectly related to the environmental impact of modifying existing
transportation facilities or for the design, construction or expansion of new transportation facilities;
and
WHEREAS, the Resources Agency is charged with evaluating proposals submitted for this program and
providing a list of proposals recommended for funding to the California Transportation Commission;
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WHEREAS, the California Transportation Commission is responsible for awarding grants to fund
proposals which are included on the list prepared by the Resources Agency; and
WHEREAS, the Resources Agency has prepared such a list and that list has been reviewed and reduced
by Commission staff from approximately$18.1 million in projects to $9,892,000 in projects plus
$887,000 in contingent programming; and
WHEREAS, the Commission has reviewed staffs recommendations and agrees that the recommended
projects are the most appropriate candidates for funding during State Fiscal Year 1994-95.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Commission adopts the 1994-95 Environmental
Enhancement and Mitigation Program, as recommended by staff(lists of proposed projects are
attached).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is the intent of the Commission to allocate available funds for
these projects during State Fiscal Year 1994-95 and that all funds so allocated should be expended
prior to the end of State Fiscal Year 1995-96.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the three projects indicated as being "contingent" will be funded
only if the additional $887,000 of funding becomes available for the 1994-95 Environmental
Enhancement and Mitigation Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that programming of the Malibu Beach Esplanade project is dependent
on:
• A complete funding package being worked out and agreed to by the government agencies that will be
providing funding for the project.
Retention of a project construction manager that is acceptable to the government agencies that will
be providing funding for the project.
• A formal agreement for the on-going maintenance of the project being completed and signed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if these requirements for the Malibu Beach Esplanade are not met
within three months of the adoption of this resolution, the project will be dropped from the program.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that for projects which include land acquisition, the Commission would
encourage grant recipients to reduce overall project costs by exploring the feasibility of acquiring
easements rather than fee title when appropriate.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that due to the uniqueness of the individual projects in this program, the
Commission hereby directs Caltrans to be especially diligent in the on-site inspection and auditing of
the projects included in this program.
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CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND MITIGATION PROGRAM
FISCAL YEAR 1994-95
NORTHERN PROJECTS
RECOMMENDED CUMULATIVE
APPLICANT NAME PROJECT NAME AMOUNT TOTAL
Dept of Fish and Game Laguna de Santa Rosa-Laguna Wildlife Area 340,000 340,000
Solano County Farmlands and Open Space Completion of Lynch Canyon Acquisition 340,000 680,000
City of San Jose City of San Jose-Highway 101 165,920 845,920
City of El Cerrito El Cerrito City and Schools Tree Planting Prog 75,000 920,920
Dept of Parks and Recreation Nimbus Flat Area-Day Use Rec Access Improvements 420,000 1,340,920
Marin Conservation Corps Middle Green Gulch Trail and Erosion Repair 66,304 1,407,224
Madera County Trees for Oakhurst 128,459 1,535,683
North County Public Rec Dist Castroville Urban Forestry Mitigation 226,000 1,761,683
American River Land Trust Pine Hill Ecological Reserve 340,000 2,101,683
City of Salinas Natividad Creek Restoration 160,000 2,261,683
Santa Cruz County Bonny Doon Beach Access Parking Area 436,740 2,698,423
Sequoya Challenge South Yuba Independence Trail 79,744 2,778,167
Sacramento-Tree Foundation Gateway Hwy 160 Urban Forestry 33,385 2,811,552
El Dorado County Henningsen-Lotus Park-Master Plan 302,640 3,114,192
Mid Peninsula Reg Open Space District Sierra Azul Resource Lands 340,000 30454,192
Redwood Community Action Agency Hammond Coastal Trail 161,310 3,615,502
S.F. Friends of the Urban Forest S.F. Neighborhood Plantings 151,500 3,767,002
Arden Manor Rec and Park District Jonas Larkspur Nature Area 11,000 3,778,002
City of Brentwood Marsh Creek Staging Area 179,359 3,957,361
Ducks Unlimited Inc. Modoc Wildlife Restoration 340,000 contingent
PASSED BY
Total Project Count: 20 'P
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ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND MITIGATION PROGRAM
FISCAL YEAR 1994-95
JUL 0 7 1994
SOUTHERN PROJECTS
RECOMMEND CMNAMNffiW&d
APPLICANT NAME PROJECT NAME AMOUNT CA=WAJ!1=
MON COMMISSIO;'
Dept of Parks and Recreation Morro Bay SP Coastal Bike Trail 64,000 64,000
City of Laguna*Beach Laguna Canyon Road Widening-Laguna Laurel Acq. 340,000 404,000
San Diego County Sweetwater River Multiple-Use Pathway 193,000 597,000
Dept of Parks and Recreation Reef Point Entrance Improvement-Crystal Cove 129,000 726,000
Big Bear Muni Water District Stanfield Marsh Wildlife/Waterfowl Habitat 400,000 1,126,000
City of Pasadena Arroyo Seco, Oak Grove Park and Urban Forest 243,250 1,369,250
Caltrans-District 12 The Santiago Park Extension 253,320 1,622,570
City of Los Angeles Urban Greening at Housing Sites 400,000 2,022,570
Malibu Beach Esplanade Malibu Beach Esplanade 475,712 2,498,282
City of Santee Relocated Mission Gorge Road Landscaping 29,445 2,527$727
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Int 5/Willow Road Truck Ramp and Channel Extension 82,848 2,610,575
Santa Barbara City College Foundation SB City College Oak Woodland/Coastal Bluff Enh 99,875 2,710*450
City of Murrieta 1-155-215 Interchange and Transition Areas 400,000 3,110,450
Wildlife Conservation Board Mystic Lake 335,000 , 3,445,450
City of Lancaster Prime Desert Woodland Pres Nature Trail 400,000 3,845,450
City of La Habra Heights, Harbor Blvd. Reforestation 85,140 3,930,590
City of La Quinta Cove Area Urban Forestry 255,699 4,186,289
City of Anaheim Santa Ana River Bike Trail Extension 89,000 4,275,289
Dept of Parks and Recreation Highway 101 Trail Undercrossing Gaviota Sp 16,000 4,291,289
City of Los Angeles Los Angeles River Greenway 230,000 4,521,289
San Diego State University Foundation Natural Habitat/Experimental Ecological Fac 330,000 4,851,289
Town of Mammoth Lakes Lodestar Trail 275,400 5,126,689
San Diego County Parks and Recreation Rutherford/Volcan Mountain Oak Woodland 330,000 5,456,689
Orange County Trabuco Creek Bikeway at O'Neill Regional Park 400,000 5,856,689
City of Santa Barbara Lower East Side Industrial Area Urban Forest 45,000 5,901,689
Hesperia Rec and Park District Env Enh and Mit Program for Hesperia Lake Park 32,950 5,934,639
City of San Diego SR-I 5/40th Street Urban Forestry 420,000 contingent
City of Paramount Paramount/1-105 Environmental Enhancement Project 127,000 contingent
Total Project Count: 28
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
July 7, 1994
Reverend Michael J. Mitchell
Vicar General
Diocese of San Jose
900 Lafayette Street, Suite 301
Santa Clara, CA 95050-4966
Re: Open Space Land Dedications, Diocese Land in Cupertino
Dear Reverend Mitchell,
I apologize for the delay in responding to your May 2, 1994, letter. District staff
has reviewed your proposal to dedicate 133 acres of open space to a public entity
as part of the planned development adjacent to Rancho San Antonio County Park.
Although we fully support the concept of dedicating public open space through the
development process, we want to express our reservations concerning the
proposed plan and the District's interest in managing the areas described as
"common open space."
First, I would like to address the relationship of the common open space areas to
District lands. The 1253 acre Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve lies to
the west of your project area beyond the County Park property. Currently, the
Santa Clara County Department of Parks and Recreation owns and manages the
area directly adjacent to the southernmost portion of proposed "common open
space." This is desirable open space in that it provides a natural extension of the
Park's riparian corridor and could potentially provide a public trail corridor between
the Park and Stevens Creek Boulevard. Implementing this trail may be a problem
because of the associated easements and facilities that are proposed to remain in
the area as a part of the development. It may be appropriate that this area be
dedicated to, and managed by, the County.
The remaining "common open space" located along Cristo Rey Drive in the
northeast corner of the project area is not contiguous to the County Park and is
best described as an island of open space. Since the connecting corridor between
it and the park is relatively narrow and adjacent to Cristo Rey Drive, wildlife habitat
value will be seriously reduced. The experience of a natural setting will not be
available because of the area's relationship to the freeway and the proposed
residential development. In addition, there is little regional recreational value since
it does not visually or physically connect to the park and preserve. It would seem
most appropriate that this area become a city park or be retained as common open
space by the future homeowners, subject to,an open space easement in favor of
the County and/or the District.
330 Distel Circle - Los Altos, California 94022-1404 - Phone: 415-691-1200 - FAX: 415-691-0485 0
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert+McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
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In general, the proposed residential development will increase the management
burden for park and preserve personnel, as well as negatively impact recreational
experiences and wildlife habitats. The buffer along the northwest portion of the
project area is very narrow, which limits the extent to which it protects habitat
values in the park and visually screens the development. The plantings are largely
at the lower elevations leaving the development above the treeline. In addition, the
concept plan does not provide for neighborhood parking and access to the park,
which is a concern we have expressed many times to the developer and city staff.
As a result, residents will be straying into the park in an uncontrolled fashion
through the buffer zone, which diminishes its effectiveness. Controlled
neighborhood access should be an important element of the plan.
The District wishes to express its interest in participating in the planning process to
better balance development and open space elements of the project for all
concerned. When the final plan emerges, we look forward to working with the
City and the County on the areas proposed for dedication. I am confident that a
management and operation plan can be satisfactorily worked out between the
agencies. It is our hope that the comments we have previously made and
reiterated in this letter will help to guide a development proposal that will be
sensitively considered, well-thought out and beneficial for eventual residents, as
well as the citizens of the surrounding communities and the constituents of the
adjacent public regional park and open space lands. Thank you for the opportunity
to review the concept plan.
Si ere
L. Cr ig Britton
General Manager
cc: MROSD Board of Directors
City of Cupertino
Santa Clara Co. Dept. of Parks and Rcreation
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA PETE WILSON, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION
San Mateo-Santa Cruz Ranger Unit
P. O. Drawer F-2
Felton, CA 95018
(408) 335-2052 Office
(408) 335-2068 FAX
July 1, 1994
L. Craig Britton, General Manager
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022-1404
Dear Mr. Britton,
As you are aware, unusually severe fire activity in other parts of the State and the
resultant resource depletion has caused us to cancel the fire readiness training planned for the
week of July 4 at the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve. Although this cancellation is
unfortunate, I wish to acknowledge the excellent cooperation and support we received from
your staff, especially John Escobar and Pat Congdon. Mr. Escobar's management of your
agency's internal and political processes and Mr. Congdon's responsiveness to our planning,
site preparation, and logistical needs were invaluable to what probably would have been a
very successful and mutually beneficial exercise.
While this particular drill will not take place at this time, we hope to cooperate with
your staff in the near future on training that does not involve live fire and perhaps look at
burning the Monte Bello property at some point after peak fire season or early next summer.
Again, thank you for the assistance provided by you and your staff.
Sincerely,
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Steve Wert
Ranger Unit Chief
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The Mariani Ranch should be .
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The prorFosed Blue Oaks subdivision on the Mariani Ranch in
Portola Valley would be the largest subdivision in town since Portola
.J1 Valley Ranch was approved in the mid 1970's. This proposal raises
major environmental, planning and public safety issues that should be
of concern to Portola Valley and greater midpeninsula residents.
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Committee to Does Portola Valley's General Plan
Save the AvIariani Ranch. really protect the towns remaining open space?
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conducted every 5 years. What other open spaces in Portola Valley'
may be in jeopardy of development?
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The Mariani Ranch is a beautiful wooded 264 acre parcel on the
PLANNING ISSUES southern foothill border of Portola Valley. This essential greenbelt link
and wildlife corridor between Foothills Park, Portola Valley Ranch and
•Requires 3 General Plan Windy Hill Open Space has served as de facto open space for
amendments to allow decades. Many local and non-local residents have sought out this area
development in areas for outdoor recreation.
currently zoned as greenbelt This parcel was originally part of the Corte Madera Rancho
or open space. owned by Maximo Martinez in 1834. It contains a portion of the
• Increases population historic Old Spanish Trail on Coal Mine Ridge. The Ohlone Indians
density in a more remote also used this trail as they traveled between the coast and inland
ecologically sensitive area. valleys.
Potential for Oakland Hills The Mariani Ranch is habitat for a rich variety of plant
fire repeat. communities — open meadows, oak woodlands, riparian areas,
• Perpetuates "monster chaparral and mixed evergreen forests. This land is also a haven for
home" syndrome in Portola many animal species crowded out by urban sprawl. Foxes, bobcats,
Valley. coyotes and even mountain lions are a few examples of the abundant j
• Access road crosses an wildlife that thrives here.
earthquake fault: Two main traces and numerous subtraces of the San Andreas
fault cross through the heart of this land. A trace of the 1906 break on
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES the fault is still visible.
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SERVICES ISSUES
The main components of the proposal are • Significantly increases traffic
• Thirty four 6300 square foot (average) luxury houses with on Los Trancos Road and
pools and cabanas. Some lots would have tennis courts. Alpine Road (At least 455
• Six 6700 square foot houses on upper Portola Glen Estates. additional daily trips).
(see map). These previously approved lots currently have no road •Increases burden on
access. They can only be built if Blue Oaks is approved. financially strapped schools
•Twenty Below Market Rate units sited along Los Trancos and fire districts.
Creek in an area currently zoned as greenbelt open space. •An all-weather emergency
•A portion of the property would be kept as open space. access road on Coal Mine
Ridge could funnel
The Blue Oaks design statement contains "environmentally' emergency traffic into Portola
sensitive" language that does not stand up to closer scrutiny. Many of Valley Ranch, Los Trancos
the effects of this development cannot be mitigated and will Woods, and Vista Verde in the
irrevocably alter the open space character of this parcel, adjacent open event of a major fire,
space preserves and surrounding undeveloped lands. Some of the earthquake or landslide.
proposed mitigations do not go far enough to avoid or repair the • Creates dangerous 4-way
damage that will be caused by the development. intersection on a steep portion
of Los Trancos Road.
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ACTION UPDATE
The Committee to Save the Mariani Ranch is At the same time, we have been'closely
actively pursuing ways to permanently preserve this monitoring the development proposal as it moves
land as open space. We have contacted the through the town's process. In the coming weeks
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (MROSD), we will be giving oral and written comments on the
Peninsula Open Space Trust(POST), the Nature Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and other
Conservancy and the Trust for Public Land. We are also pertinent issues as they come before the Portola
forming coalitions with local open space preservation Valley Planning Commission and Town Council. We
groups to develop alternative funding strategies.' have also hired a planning consultant to help
evaluate the EIR.
Please Join Our Efforts! Here's what you can do:
• Attend public hearings
•Write letters to the Planning Commission and Town Council to express your concerns.
• Write letters to MROSD, 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos, CA 94022. Urge them,to support our efforts to
preserve the Mariani Ranch.
• Support the Committee to Save the Mariani Ranch. Your contributions will help our outreach efforts
and pay for professional fees. Send financial contributions to 103 El Nido, Portola Valley CA 94028
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Committee to Save the Mariani Ranch
103 El Nido Road Portola Valley. CA 94028
Did you know the proposed Blue Oaks development...
• Requires 3 General Plan amendments to allow large houses in areas currently
zoned as greenbelt or open space? '
• Cuts off the existing wildlife corridor between Foothills Park, Windy Hill and other
open space areas?
• Could create an all-weather emergency access road on Coal dine Ridge to funnel
emergency traffic into Portola Valley Ranch. Los Trancos Woods and Vista Verde'in
the event of a major fire. earthquake or landslide?
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
June 24, 1994
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Ken Fisher
Henrik Ibsen Road
Woodside, CA 94062
Dear Ken:
Thank you for your May 2, 1994 letter to John Escobar regarding the artifacts you have
collected in the Skyline area. You apologized for taking so long to respond to John's
original letter. Well, now we're even. As you can probably imagine, I'm so busy that
people and paper are lining up outside my door. I guess it comes with the territory.
I appreciate your continued cooperation and support of the District. Most of us here
recognize and greatly appreciate the contributions you have made toward open space
preservation. Maybe someday we will have a museum that can adequately display the
historic items that the District and others have obtained over the years. In the
meantime, the Kings Mountain Store is a good place to exhibit the artifacts you have
collected. You are providing a welcome service for the neighborhood. Your
enthusiasm, knowledge, and willingness to share are important gifts to the public.
Si erely,
L. Britton
General Manager
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cc: MROSD 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 NicKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
Open Space
June 24, 1994
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Mr. Harry M. Moore
7 Glen Crescent
Mail Service 582
Toowoomba 4352
Australia
Dear Mr. Moore:
Thank you again for your letter requesting permission to place a memorial plaque on District
lands.This request was reviewed by the District's Legislative, Finance, and Public Affairs Committee at
its meeting of June 9.
After discussion of the District's overall policies and objectives related to memorials and
commemorations, the committee decided to revise our policy to add a section addressing recognition of
historic sites. The essence of that policy would be that a plaque or monument may be considered for
approval by the Board if it is in relation to an existing historic building or other remaining structure. If
there is no structure, such as in the case of the plane crash site, then it would more likely be
recommended that it be noted on District informational brochures and trail signs, but will ordinarily not
be physically marked, except as determined in the extraordinary instances by the Board of Directors on a
case-by-case basis.
The District will probably not want to encourage the public to visit the site, due to its
inaccessibility and the potential for injury to members of the public. In addition, it is likely that people
might attempt to remove artifacts from the site if they were encouraged to visit.
In an case once the policy is revised the District will look at our request as art of our Use &
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Management Plan,which is the process by which decisions about the preserves are made. If you'd be
interested in providing additional information as part of that process, please forward any materials
directly to my attention. I'll be sure to-send you a copy of the report and advise you of the results of that
public process.
Sincerely,
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Nanette Hanko
Chairperson, Legislative, Finance, and Public Affairs Committee
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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.locKibbm,Teena Henshaw,Ginnv Babbitt,Nonette Hanko, Betsv Crowder,Wim de Wit
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June 23, 1994 `
Mr. Bob Quail
Reynolds, Roux, Price, and Casas
5150 El Camino Real, Suite C-21
Los Altos, CA 94022
Dear Bob:
I'd like to formally thank you for your recent volunteer work for the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District. The amount of time and effort you provided, and your commitment to open
space preservation and the District's programs, is very much appreciated!
Donations of services such as yours demonstrate the cooperative effort that is necessary if we
are to accomplish our goal of securing a continuous greenbelt in this region. Your work helps us in
our efforts to protect open space, wildlife and natural habitats, and to enhance the positive experience
of visitors to the District's public open space lands.
Please accept this photo of the District's Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve as a
reminder of some of the beautiful public lands made available by the Open Space District and by
supporters such as yourself. Again, thank you for your contributions to help preserve open space in
the midpeninsula area.
Sincerely,
L. Craig Britton
General Manager
LCB/mcs
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cc: Board of Directors
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 • Phone: 415-691-1200 FAX: 415-691-0485
Board of Di,rectors:Pete Siemens,Robert jMcKibbin,Teeny I lenabaw Guru\Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Alanager-t_Cr.iig Rritton
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
July 14, 1994
Honorable Byron D. Sher
California State Assembly
P. O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0001
Dear Assembly Member Sher:
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, I'd
like to express our strong support for the placement of AB1128 and SB158 on the November, 1994
ballot.
This measure is critical to the continued operation of state and local parks and open space
agencies. Without this source of funding, many important and critical projects will no doubt be
terminated, and key acquisition opportunities will be lost. The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District needs this source of funding if it is to continue in its mission, as charged by the voters of
this area in 1972.
Thank you for your continuing support of parks, wildlife, and open space issues. I hope that
you are able to help see that this measure is placed on the ballot in November.
Sincerely,
Ginny Babbitt, President
Board of Directors
GB/mcs
cc: Board of Directors
330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone:415-691-1200 FAX: 415-691-0485
Board or Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
July 14, 1994
Honorable Charles W. Quackenbush
California State Assembly
P. O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0001
Dear Assembly Member Quackenbush:
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, I'd
like t express our strop support-for the placement f AB 12 1 o p g pp p o 1 8 and SB158 on the November, 1994
ballot.
This measure is critical to the continued operation of state and local parks and open space
agencies. Without this source of funding, many important and critical projects will no doubt be
terminated, and key acquisition opportunities will be lost. The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District needs this source of funding if it is to continue in its mission, as charged by the voters of
this area in 1972. ,
Thank you for your continuing support of parks, wildlife, and open space issues. I hope that
you are able to help see that this measure is placed on the ballot in November.
Sincerely,
Ginny Babbitt, President
Board of Directors
GB/mcs
cc: Board of Directors
330 Distei 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
Genera!Manager:L.Craig Britton
i
Open Space
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
July 14, 1994
Honorable Tom Campbell
California State Senate
P. O. Box 942848
Sacramento, CA 94248-0001
Dear Senator-Campbell: -
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, I'd
like to express our strong support for the placement of AB1128 and SB158 on the November, 1994
ballot..
This measure is critical to the continued operation of state and local parks and open space
agencies. Without this source of funding, many important and critical projects will no doubt be
terminated, and key acquisition opportunities will be lost. The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District needs this source of funding if it is to continue in,its mission, as charged by the voters of
this area in 1972.
Thank you for your continuing support of parks, wildlife, and open space issues. I hope that
you are able to help see that this measure is placed on the ballot in November.
i
Sincerely,
GinnY Babbitt, President
Board of Directors
GB/mcs
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 McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
Genera!Manager:L.Craig Britton
Open Space
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
July 14, 1994
Honorable Dan McCorquodale
California State Senate
P. O. Box 942848
Sacramento, CA 94248-0001
Dear Senator McCorquodale:
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, I'd
like to express our strong support for the placement of AB1128 and SB158 on the November, 1994 e
ballot.
This measure is critical to the continued operation of state and local parks and open space
agencies. Without this source of funding, many important and critical projects will no doubt be
terminated, and key acquisition opportunities will be lost. The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District needs this source of funding if it is to continue in its mission, as charged by the voters of
this area in 1972.
Thank you for your continuing support of parks, wildlife, and open space issues. I hope that
you are able to help see that this measure is placed on the ballot in November.
Sincerely,
Ginny �Babbitt, resident
Board of Directors
GB/mcs
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 McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
Open Space
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
July 14, 1994
Honorable Dominic L. Cortese
California State Assembly
P. O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0001
•
Dear Assembly Member Cortese:
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, I'd
like to express our strong support for the placement of AB1128 and SB158 on the November, 1994
ballot.
' This measure is critical to the continued operation of state and local parks and open space
agencies. Without this source of funding,.many important and critical projects will no doubt be
terminated, and key acquisition opportunities Nvill be lost. The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District needs this source of funding if it is to continue in its mission, as charged by the voters of
this area in 1972.
Thank you for your continuing support of parks, wildlife, and open space issues. I hope that
you are able to help see that this measure is placed on the ballot in November.
Sincerely, -
Ginny Babbitt, President
Board of Directors
GB/mcs
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 McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
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July 13, 1994
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Dear :
On behalf of the Board and staff of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District, I'd like to congratulate you on your election to the Santa Clara County Open
Space Authority.
As you probably know, our District was created by voter initiative in 1972 and
has successfully been preserving open space since then. So far,we've acquired over
36,000 acres of public land with 200 miles of trails in 23 open space preserves. I've
enclosed a fact sheet and our annual report for your information.
I'm sure that you and your board will find great satisfaction in the upcoming years
as your Authority develops and begins to carry out the voters' mandate. We'll be
contacting you later in the year to set up a joint meeting with our Board of Directors so
that we can share our experience and knowledge of open space acquisition issues. In the
meantime, if you need any information, background, materials, or any other assistance,
please feel free to call Malcolm Smith, Public Affairs Manager, here at the District office.
Again, congratulations on your election.
Sincerely,
Ginny Babbitt, President
Board of Directors
GB/mcs
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Claims No. 94-14
Meeting 94-20
Date: July 27, 1994
REVISED
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Amount Name Description
6162 275.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Sanitation Services
6163 13.53 Ace Fire Equipment& Service Company Equipment Supplies
6164 670.84 Acme&Sons Sanitation, Inc. Sanitation Services
6165 93.20 Randy Anderson Reimbursement--Local Meeting
Expense and Private Vehicle Expense
6166 43.58 Artech Laminating Laminating
6167 207.04 AT&T Service Agreement
6168 355.73 Bruce Barton Pump Service, Inc. Water Tank Hookup
6169 151.55 Best Sanitation Sanitation Services
6170 31.25 Black Mountain Spring Water Water Service
6171 9,800.00 Louis Bordi Road Grading and Driving Instructions
6172 700.00 Building Abatement Analytics Consulting Services
6173 287.38 California Water Service Company Water Service
6174 157.07 ClarWs Auto Parts/Machine Shop Vehicle Parts
6175 92,03 Sheryl Cochran Private Vehicle Expense
6176 210.84 Communication&Control, Inc.. Utilities
6177 55.00 Patrick Congdon Reimbursement--Permits
6178 28.11 Crest Copies, Inc. Bluelines
6179 530.87 Davidson Chevrolet Vehicle Repairs
6180 105.00 Evergreen Environmental Services Waste Oil Removal
6181 54,83 Jean Fiddes Private Vehicle Expense
6182 1210 Foster Bros.Security Systems, Inc. Keys
6183 516.91 Gardenland Power Equipment Equipment and Repairs
6184 118,29 GI Trucking Company Chemical Transport Fees
6185 58.57 G & K Services Shop Towel Service
6186 273.39 Goodco Press, Inc. Printing
6187 1,500.00 Greenbelt Alliance Membership--Bay Area Open Space Council
6188 419.03 Mary Gundert Reimbursement--Permits and
Private Vehicle Expense
6189 213.58 Hawkins Traffic Safety Supply Sign Posts
6190 404.22 Home Depot Field Supplies
6191 225.94 Honda Peninsula Equipment Repair
6192 37,83 Hotsy Bay Area Field Supplies
6193 55,20 Hyster Sales Equipment Repair
6194 140.11 Travis Jensen Reimbursement--Field Supplies
6195 2,332.79 Jeda Publications Brochure Printing
6196 64,05 Kaiser Cement Corporation Base Rock
6197 56.98 Keeble& Shuchat Photography Film and Developing
6198 30.29 John Kowaleski Reimbursement--Uniform Expense
6199 100,00 La Honda Vista Water Company Water Service
6200 1,000.00 Levinson Associates Training
6201 75.00 Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce Mailing Labels
6202 882.86 Los Altos Garbage Company Dumpster Rental
6203 478,09 Brian Malone Reimbursement--Fire Training
6204 239.23 McGrath RentCorp Skyline Office Rental
6205 251.95 Minton's Lumber&Supply Field Supplies
6206 1,004.41 Monogram Sanitation Sanitation Supplies
Claims No, 94-14
Mooting 94-30
Date: July 27, 1994
REVISED
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
6207 10,000.00 J. Moore Methods Public Opinion Survey
6208 1,320.15 National Mailing Services Postage and Handling
6209 19,50 NetCom On-Line Service
6210 778.79 Noble Ford Vehicle Parts and Repairs
ICI
6211 24.28 Norney's of Mountain View Office Supplies
6212 61.18 Northern Energy Propane Fuel
6213 436.30 Office Depot Office Supplies
6214 360.00 Rachel Oppedahl Consulting Services
6215 268.83 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies
6216 1,588.32 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
6217 114.07 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc. Bluelines,and Photocopying
6218 1,000.00 Postage by Phone Postage
6219 16.07 Precision Engravers, Inc Name Badges
6220 2,580.00 Precision Works, Inc. Asbestos Abatement
6221 224.14 Rabbit Copiers, Inc. Equipment Repair
6222 32,50 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Service
6223 100.00 Redwood City Chamber of Commerce Mailing Labels
6224 184.54 REI Uniform Expense
6225 108.92 Roto Rooter Sewer Service Restroom Repairs
6226 954.59 Rich's Tire Service Vehicle Tires and Repairs
6227 58.44 Royal Brass Inc. Equipment Parts
6228 3,494.59 Roys Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs
6229 120.31 S&W Equipment Company Equipment Repairs
6230 159,18 Safety Kleen Solvent Tank Service
6231 1,323.84 Santa Clara County Sheriffs Department Patrol Service
6232 200.00 E. R. Sheehan Equipment Rental
6233 1,108.91 John Shelton, Inc. Culverts
6234 1,432.93 Signs of the Times Signs
6235 134,00 SJCVB/Joey Awards Awards Program Entry Fee
6236 179.20 Skyline County Water District Water Service
6237 360.28 Smith Equipment Equipment Repair
6238 1,063.48 Jana Sokale Consulting Services
6239 233.82 Specialty Truck Parts, Inc. Field Equipment
6240 140.51 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense
6241 41.00 Sunnyvale Medical Clinic Medical Services
6242 164.19 3E Engineering Consulting Services
6243 448,81 TransCom Radio Repairs
6244 63.50 University Art Drafting Supplies
6245 16.59 Unocal Fuel
6246 589.70 Whitmore, Johnson & Bolanos Legal Services
6247 38.35 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expense
6248 117.54 Yardbird Equipment Field Equipment
6249 300,00 Joan Young Reimbursement--Conference Registration
6250 1,650.00 Navarone Industries Postage for Spanish Newsletter
6251 4,634,70 Gould Architects Consulting Services--Mt. Umunhum
6252 24135 Petty Cash Office and Field Supplies, Docent and
Volunteer Expenses, Local and Out-
of-Town Meeting Expenses, Postage,
and Private Vehicle Expense
*Urgent check issued on July 21, 1994.
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Claims No. 94-14
Meeting 94-20
Date: July 27, 1994
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
6162 275.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Sanitation Services
6163 13.53 Ace Fire Equipment&Service Company Equipment Supplies
6164 670.84 Acme& Sons Sanitation, Inc. Sanitation Services
6165 93.20 Randy Anderson Reimbursement--Local Meeting
Expense and Private Vehicle Expense
6166 43.58 Artech Laminating Laminating
6167 207.04 AT&T Service Agreement
6168 355.73 Bruce Barton Pump Service, Inc. Water Tank Hookup
6169 151.55 Best Sanitation Sanitation Services
6170 31.25 Black Mountain Spring Water Water Service
6171 9,800.00 Louis Bordi Road Grading and Driving Instructions
6172 700.00 Building Abatement Analytics Consulting Services
6173 287.38 California Water Service Company Water Service
6174 157.07 Clarles Auto Parts/Machine Shop Vehicle Parts
6175 92.03 Sheryl Cochran Private Vehicle Expense
6176 210.84 Communication&Control, Inc.. Utilities
6177 55.00 Patrick Congdon Reimbursement--Permits
6178 28.11 Crest Copies, Inc. Bluelines,
6179 530.87 Davidson Chevrolet Vehicle Repairs
6180 105.00 Evergreen Environmental Services Waste Oil Removal
6181 54.83 Jean Fiddes Private Vehicle Expense
6182 12A0 Foster Bros.Security Systems, Inc. Keys
6183 516.91 Gardenland Power Equipment Equipment and Repairs
6184 118.29 GI Trucking Company Chemical Transport Fees
6185 58.57 G & K Services Shop Towel Service
6186 273.39 Goodco Press, Inc. Printing
6187 1,500.00 Greenbelt Alliance Membership--Bay Area Open Space Council
6188 419.03 Mary Gundert Reimbursement--Permits and
Private Vehicle Expense
6189 213.58 Hawkins Traffic Safety Supply Sign Posts
6190 404.22 Home Depot Field Supplies
6191 225.94 Honda Peninsula Equipment Repair
6192 37.83 Hotsy Bay Area Field Supplies
6193 55.20 Hyster Sales Equipment Repair
6194 140.11 Travis Jensen Reimbursement--Field Supplies
6195 2,332.79 Jeda Publications Brochure Printing
6196 64.05 Kaiser Cement Corporation Base Rock
6197 56.98 Keeble&Shuchat Photography Film and Developing
6198 30.29 John Kowaleski Reimbursement--Uniform Expense
6199 100.00 La Honda Vista Water Company Water Service
6200 1,000.00 Levinson Associates Training
6201 75.00 Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce Mailing Labels
6202 882.86 Los Altos Garbage Company Dumpster Rental
6203 478.09 Brian Malone Reimbursement--Fire Training
6204 239.23 McGrath RentCorp Skyline Office Rental
6205 251.95 Minton's Lumber& Supply Field Supplies
6206 1,004.41 Monogram Sanitation Sanitation Supplies
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Claims No. 94-14
Maoting Ad-20
Date: July 27, 1994
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Amount Name Description
6207 10,000.00 J. Moore Methods Public Opinion Survey
6208 1,320.15 National Mailing Services Postage and Handling
6209 19.50 NetCorn On-Line Service
6210 77879 Noble Ford Vehicle Parts and Repairs
6211 24.28 Nomeys of Mountain View Office Supplies
6212 61.18 Northern Energy Propane Fuel
6213 436.30 Office Depot Office Supplies
6214 360,00 Rachel Oppedahl Consulting Services
6215 268.83 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies
6216 1,588.32 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
6217 114.07 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc. Bluelines and Photocopying
6218 1,000.00 Postage by Phone Postage
6219 16.07 Precision Engravers, Inc Name Badges
6220 2,580.00 Precision Works, Inc. Asbestos Abatement
6221 224.14 Rabbit Copiers, Inc. Equipment Repair
6222 32.50 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Service
6223 100.00 Redwood City Chamber of Commerce Mailing Labels
6224 184.54 REI Uniform Expense
6225 108.92 Roto Rooter Sewer Service Restroorn Repairs
6226 954.59 Rich's Tire Service Vehicle Tires and Repairs
6227 58.44 Royal Brass Inc. Equipment Parts
6228 3,494.59 Roys Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs
6229 120.31 S&W Equipment Company Equipment Repairs
6230 159.18 Safety Kleen Solvent Tank Service
6231 1,323.84 Santa Clara County Sheriffs Department Patrol Service
6232 200.00 E. R. Sheehan Equipment Rental
6233 1,108.91 John Shelton, Inc, Culverts
6234 1,432.93 Signs of the Times Signs
6235 134.00 SJCVB/Joey Awards Awards Program Entry Fee
6236 179.20 Skyline County Water District Water Service
6237 360.28 Smith Equipment Equipment Repair
6238 1,063.48 Jana Sokale Consulting Services
6239 233.82 Specialty Truck Parts, Inc. Field Equipment
6240 140.51 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense
6241 41.00 Sunnyvale Medical Clinic Medical Services
6242 164.19 3E Engineering Consulting Services
6243 448.81 TransCorn Radio Repairs
6244 63.50 University Art Drafting Supplies
6245 16.59 Unocal Fuel
6246 589.70 Whitmore, Johnson & Bolanos Legal Services
6247 38,35 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expense
6248 117,54 Yardbird Equipment Field Equipment
6249 300.00 Joan Young Reimbursement--Conference Registration
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