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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 94-28
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AGENDA*
7:30 P.M. 330 Distel Circle
Wednesday . Los Altos, California
October 26, 1994
(7:30) ROLL CALL
** ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- Public
SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
1. Introduction of Mike Williams, Real Property Representative
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
*** ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR -- G. Babbitt
*** APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 28, 1994 (Consent Item)
October 12, 1994 (Consent Item)
*** WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (Consent Item)
BOARD BUSINESS
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*** 1. Formal Ratification of Workers} Compensationg
Insurance Coverage for District
Volunteers -- S. Schectman
Resolution Declaring that District Volunteers are Deemed to be District
Employees for Pu Purposes of Workers' Compensation Insurance Pursuant to
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State Labor Code §3361.5 and §3363.5
(7:45) 2. Authorization for Staff to Issue Request for Proposals and Initiate Process to
Provide Public Information and Review the Proposals for the Buildings and
Facilities at the Former Almaden Air Force Station, Mt. Umunhum, Sierra
Azul Open Space Preserve -- R. Anderson
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(7:55) 3. Authorization to Work with Town of Woodside to Establish Up to Six Legal
Lots for the Surplus Property at Teague Hill Open Space Preserve and for
General Manager to Negotiate a Contract with Enshallah Real Estate and
Development Consultants -- R. Anderson
*** 4. Application for a Santa Clara County Historical Project Grant for the
Homestead House at the Picchetti Ranch Area of Monte Bello Open Space
Preserve -- S. Cochran
330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone: 415-691-1200 * FAX: 415-691-0485
Board of Oireoors:Pete Siemens,Robert M(Kibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanho, Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
Meeting 94-28 Page 2
Resolution Approving the Application for Grant Funds Under the Santa Clara
County Historical Project Funding Program for the Following Project:
Homestead House Historic Restoration
(8:10) 5. Cancellation of November 23 Regular Meeting -- C. Britton
(8:15) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS -- Directors and Staff
REVISED CLAIMS Consent Item)
ADJOURNMENT
*N07F. limes 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 the
public may request under oral communications Lhal an item be removed from the consent calendar,
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
The Legislative, Finance, and Public Affairs Committee will meet at the District
office on Thursday, October 27, 1994 at 11:00 A.M.
The Use and Management Committee will meet at 9:30 A.M. on Saturday,
November 5, 1994 at El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve for the purpose
of trail system planning. The meeting will begin at the Gordon Mill Trailhead
(Gate CM03) and will entail hiking a portion of the preserve. Members of the
public can contact the District office for directions.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
SPECIAL MEETING
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
AGENDA
11:00 A.M. Nonette Hanko, Chair
Thursday Wim de Wit
October 27, 1994 Pete Siemens (alternate)
(11:00) ROLL CALL
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- Public
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
COMMITTEE BUSINESS
(11:05) 1. Request by Sally Perham Chaves for memorial trail
2. Approval of minor amendments to legislative program
3. Discussion of contents of proposed legislative program information
packet to be presented to legislators
outlines of desired legislation
fact sheet, basic policy brochure, funding history outline
4. Review of staff s proposed modifications to Public Notification
Policy
5. Discussion of Wallace Stegner commemoration
6. Discussion of founders' commemoration project
7. Scheduling of next meeting and proposed items for next agenda
(1:00) ADJOURNMENT
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330 Distel Circle 4 Los Altos,-California 94022-1404 • Phone: 415-691-1200 - FAX: 415t691-0485
Gen raf A4,moger:Herbert Grench Board of(hreetors:Pete Siemens,Robert M(Kibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nanette I Ianko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
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SPECIAL MEETING
USE AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
AGENDA
9:30 A.M. Betsy Crowder (Chair)
Saturday, November 5, 1994 Wim de Wit
Gordon Mill Trail (Gate CM03) Nonette Hanko
El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve
(9:30) ROLL CALL AND INTRODUCTIONS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Public
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
COMMITTEE BUSINESS
1. Staff Recap of a.Public Trail Workshop Held on October 19, 1994
2. Hike a Portion of the Preserve to Look at Trail Use Impacts -and
Realignment Possibilities
(12:00) ADJOURNMENT
330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485'
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September 24, 1994
Boardmember
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
210 San Antonio Circle, C-135
Mountain View, CA 94040
Dear Boardmember,
The San Mateo County Council of Cities once again wishes to invite you to our annual
Legislators' Breakfast.
The Breakfast is a gathering of local elected officials from throughout San Mateo County for an
open discussion with our representatives to the State Legislature. Scheduled after the close of
each session, we review the activities of that session and share our suggestions and requests for
next session. We ask you to join us inasmuch as we offer complimentary services to the same
constituents. This interaction has become even more important in recent years as increasing
demands upon limited fiscal resources have begun to foster adversarial competitive attitudes
between the various components of California government.
This year we intend to explore ways in which the constitutional revision process now underway
could lead to more effective working relationships between the State administration and local
government in San Mateo County. The Constitutional Revision Commission established last
year is to report back to the Governor and the Legislature by August 1, 1995. This Breakfast is
an opportunity for representatives of local government throughout this county to collaboratively
discuss our hopes and concerns with our delegation to the Legislature, and to compare our
respective interests.
As in the past, the meeting format will be casual, with an initial period of brief statements by our
legislators, followed by a free-flowing moderated question-and-answer session. It has always
been interesting for all who attend, and has proved to be quite valuable in promoting
communication between local and state decision-makers. Senator Quentin Kopp and
Assemblywoman Jackie Speier have already confirmed their attendance, and we are expecting
confirmations from Senator Tom Campbell and Assemblyman Byron Sher.
The breakfast will be held at the Foster City Holiday Inn, on Route 92 near the San Mateo
Bridge, 8:30 to 10:30, on Saturday,Tei
��nd the cost will be the same as last year, $20.
Space will be limited, so an early ren would be advised. Would you please call me (415-
468-3821) and let me know whetheou can make it?
Thank you. 'C—
Sin ely,
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Co ci ember, City of Brisbane
Stroh local Government—The Bulwark of Americ
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THE SAN MATEO COUNTY
COUNCIL OF CITIES
INVITES YOU
TO ATTEND OUR ANNUAL
LEGISLATORS'
BREAKFAST
Saturday, December 3rd
8:30 - 10:30
Holiday Inn Foster City
1221 Chess Drive (off
o Rt. 92
COST: $ 20 (make checks to: City of Brisbane)
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Brisbane City Hall 150 North Hill # 40
Brisbane, CA 94005 (468-1515)
RESERVATIONS: (call Lee Panza 468-3821)
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1 LOCAL ELECTED LEADERS' OPPORTUNITY
TO ADDRESS OUR STATE REPRESENTATIVES
WHAT NEW LAWS WERE PASSED THIS SESSION ?
WHAT IS LIKELY TO COME UP NEXT SESSION ?
OF SPECIAL INTEREST THIS YEAR:
CONSTITUTIONAL
REVISION
WHAT MIGHT WE SEE THAT COULD MAKE GOVERNMENT
WORK MORE EFFECTIVELY ?
HOW COULD RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN STATE & LOCAL
GOVERNMENT BE IMPROVED?
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 94-25
REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
September 28, 1994
MINUTES
I. ROLL CALL
President Ginny Babbitt called the Special Meeting to order at 6:34 P.M.
Members Present: Ginny Babbitt, Teena Henshaw, Betsy Crowder, Robert
McKibbin, and Wim de Wit.
Members Absent: Pete Siemens and Nonette Hanko.
Personnel Present: Craig Britton, Jean Fiddes, and Sue Schectman.
II. CLOSED SESSION
G. Babbitt stated that the Board would be meeting in closed session for the purpose of
discussing agenda items number one, two, and three.
The Board recessed to the Closed Session Special Meeting at 6:34 P.M. The Special
Meeting was adjourned at 7:39 P.M. when G. Babbitt called the Regular Meeting to
order.
Additional Personnel Present: John Escobar, Malcolm Smith, Randy Anderson, Mary
Gundert, Carleen Bruins, and Susan Dale.
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Beez Jones, P. O. Box 1149, Cupertino requested that written communication from
Sally Perham Chaves, 962 Scorpion Place, Fremont, be removed from the consent
calendar.
J. Escobar called attention to the new podium which was built for the Board room by
Ranger Michael Newburn.
IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
C. Britton corrected the location of two public meetings listed on the agenda, noting
the Dog Committee meeting will be at the Los Altos Youth Center and the Use and
Management Committee meeting will be held at the Community Center at Rengstorff
Park in Mountain View. C. Britton also noted that a letter, dated September 26,
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
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1994, from Harry Haeussler, 1094 Highland Circle, Los Altos, had been distributed
to the Board and pertained to agenda item number two.
G. Babbitt said the agenda was adopted by Board consensus.
V. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
W. de Wit requested Revised Claims 94-17 be removed from the consent calendar for
the purpose of clarifying item 6489 and requested clarification of a letter, which was
included in the packet of informational material dated September 23, 1994, from
Eugene D. Gutt, 1013 Russell Avenue, Los Altos. G. Babbitt requested that the
written communication, dated September 19, 1994, from Harry Haeussler, 1094
Highland Circle, Los Altos be removed from the consent calendar.
Motion: B. Crowder moved that the Board adopt the consent calendar as revised
including adoption of Resolution 94-32, a Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Approving
the Application for Grant Funds for the Local Agency Grant Program -
Fiscal Year 1995-1996 Under the Habitat Conservation Fund Program
of the California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990 for the Soda Springs
Corridor Acquisition Project. R. McKibbin seconded the motion. The
motion passed 5 to 0.
VI. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Beez Jones, P. O. Box 1149, Cupertino, suggested that, due to the sensitive nature of
the Perham acquisition, Director Hanko be asked to revise the response to the written
communication, dated September 15, 1994, from Sally Perham Chaves, 962 Scorpion
Place, Fremont. The Board agreed that a revised response be sent to Ms. Chaves.
G. Babbitt commented on the written communication, dated September 19, 1994,
from Harry Haeussler, 1094 Highland Circle, Los Altos, and clarified the Board's
procedure on written communications.
Motion: B. Crowder moved that the Board approve the response to H.
Haeussler's September 19 written communication. R. McKibbin
seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 to 0.
V11I* BOARD BUSINESS
A. Establishment of a Target Average 6% Growth Guideline for Future rating
Expenses and Direction to Staff for 1995-1996 Budget Preparation CK" R-
94-100)
C. Britton reported that the Budget Committee had met and reviewed operating
expenses for the previous five years and that the committee recommends that
the Board approve the establishment of a target average 6% guideline for
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operating expenses. R. McKibbin, chair of the Budget Committee, reported
that the committee reviewed the cash flow for the past ten years in addition to
the budgets for the past five years and noted that the 6% growth guideline fits
the targeted actual growth within the operating budget and still provides the
necessary funds to continue with the acquisition program.
B. Crowder commented she felt the word guideline should be emphasized and
G. Babbitt said the guideline should not be so rigid that it could not be
adjusted. H. Haeussler voiced concern that the District maintain a balance
between operations and land acquisition and said that the operations
department will be too stretched if kept to the 6% guideline. C. Britton
explained that the 6% overall target does not mean that each department is
held to 6%. R. McKibbin stated that future budget deliberations would
include consideration of CPI data, as well as historic tax income growth and
trends and noted that the 6% guideline is intended to allow for growth in the
operating budget.
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board approve the establishment of
a target average 6% growth guideline for future operating
expenses (salaries and benefits, services and supplies, and fixed
assets) and direct staff to present a proposed budget for 1995-
1996 that includes operating expenses at a 5%, 6%, and 7%
growth rate. T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion
passed 5 to 0.
B. Authorization for Staff to Arrange the Issuance of Approximately $16.1
Million of Twenty Year Notes for Refinancing Previous Notes and New Land
Acquisitions and Authorization for General Manager to Execute Underwriting
Agreement with Stone and Youngberg_(Report R-94-97)
M. Foster highlighted his report to the Board noting that the District had
developed a plan to provide about $5 million for new land acquisitions as
discussed during budget preparation, as well as now refinancing the remaining
$5.9 million of the 1987 Notes and $4.65 million of the 1990 Notes. He said
this proposal would result in about an additional $12 million in cash over the
next three years, and created no cash flow difficulties. This refinancing would
reduce debt service by $7.6 million. He requested that the Board approve the
underwriting agreement and note that he planned to use Orrick, Herrington,
and Sutcliffe as bonding form for the note issuance. T. Henshaw requested
reassurance that the District is not having to borrow funds for overall
operating expenses, and M. Foster responded that the District is not permitted
to borrow money for operating expenses. H. Haeussler stated that he felt that
the Board was not being financially responsible by borrowing money.
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Motion: B. Crowder moved that the Board authorize the general manager
to execute the Underwriting Agreement with Stone &
Youngberg and authorize staff to take all actions necessary to
arrange the issuance of approximately $16.1 million of twenty
year notes. T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion
passed 5-0.
C. Appointment of Ward 5 Unopposed Candidate (Nonette HankW (Report R-94-
26J
G. Babbitt reported that in an effort to save money, the Board had approved
not listing unopposed candidate Nonette Hanko on the November ballot. T.
Henshaw and R. McKibbin commented that they wished election costs were
less so that unopposed candidates were listed on the ballots as a means of
increasing public awareness of the District. Beez Jones commented she
understood the District's financial reasons for not listing unopposed candidates,
but noted that many voters may not even know the District's Board is elected.
Motion: B. Crowder moved that the Board adopt Resolution 94-31, a
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District Appointing Nonette Hanko
Director - Ward 5 of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District. R. McKibbin seconded the
motion. The motion passed 5-0.
D. Authorization to Expend $26,M for Phase I Improvement at the David C.
Daniels Nature Center at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve and for Staff to
Proceed with Insulation Installation and Ceiling Work at the Center M=rt R-
94-99)
M. Gundert reviewed the staff report, noting that Phase I improvements
consist of the Alpine Pond community mural, pond strata mobiles, a lab
station and library, and window shades that serve as field guides to the local
flora and fauna. She reported the ceiling is unfinished and staff would like to
insulate and paint the ceiling and that enough money would be available from
the utility development portion of the project to include this work.
M. Gundert reported that the District's application to the Environmental
Education Grant program in the amount of$15,000 had been denied and that
the grant review committee cited an incomplete environmental education
program plan as the primary reason. She stated that POST is interested in
donating $5,000 and the Daniel's family is interested in funding the display on
the outside of the structure. She reported that out of the $36,000 cost of
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constructing Phase I improvements, $26,000 is budgeted and the priority
improvements are th 1ab stati n fibrary, and community mural. In response
to a question from R. McKibbin, M. Gundert said that the $26,000 in
expenses could not be used retroactively as matching funds for a future grant.
C. Bruins briefed the Board on the development of an environmental education
program for the center, noting such a plan enhances the District's chances for
a successful grant application next year.
B. Crowder inquired as to the cost of installing utilities and suggested that
staff tie in with the environmental volunteers or schools as staffing sources for
the Nature Center. M. Gundert responded the cost for PG&E to install
utilities would be $750.
W. de Wit volunteered to be a nature center docent.
B. Crowder and R. Anderson left at 8:35 P.M. prior to the vote on the motion
to attend a meeting at the Town of Portola Valley regarding an agenda item on
undergrounding of utilities for the Windy Hill parking lot project.
Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board authorize expenditure of the
$26,000 budgeted in fiscal year 1994-1995 for the Phase I
improvements to the David C. Daniels Nature Center and
authorize staff to proceed with installing insulation and finishing
work on the ceiling. W. de Wit seconded the motion. The
motion passed 4 to 0.
E. Amendment to the Use and Management Plans for Monte Bello, Long Ridge
and La Honda Creek QMn Space Preserves and Autligrization to Solicit Bids
for Removal of the Black Mountain Structures, the Former Mud Cabin, and
the Former Fletcher Duplex (R=rt R-91:28)
M. Gundert explained the reasons demolition of the three structures was
recommended and presented pictures and slides depicting the condition of the
structures. She reported that $35,000 was included in the 1994-1995 fiscal
year budget for this project, but added that this amount was not expected to be
sufficient to cover the cost of all three demolition projects. She said that
additional funds needed were available from other projects that cannot be
completed in the fiscal year.
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board tentatively adopt the
amendments to the Use and Management Plan for Monte Bello
Open Space Preserve to demolish the remaining structures on
Black Mountain; Long Ridge Open Space Preserve to demolish
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the structure on the former Mud property and La Honda Creek
Open Space Preserve to demolish the structure located on the
former Fletcher property and authorize staff to solicit bids to
remove the structures on Black Mountain, the former Mud
property and the former Fletcher property. W. de Wit seconded
the motion. The motion passed 4-0.
VIII. REVISED CLAIMS
W. de Wit requested more information on Revised Claims 94-17 item 6489 for
permits from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health. J. Escobar
responded these were permits to store waste oils and other hazardous materials at both
field yard storage areas.
Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board adopt Revised Claims 94-17. W. de
Wit seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.
IX. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
W. de Wit, referring to the letter from Eugene Gutt, 1013 Russell Avenue, Los
Altos, questioned the location of the Garrod Stables and what was meant by the
statement regarding development of policies for commercial use of District land. C.
Britton responded the stables are adjacent to Fremont Older Open Space Preserve and
that staff is developing, for Board consideration, policies and procedures for activities
and events that occur or could possibly occur on District land.
C. Britton reported that 1) he and G. Babbitt will be attending the Deer Hollow Farm
recognition event on Sunday, October 2; 2) he had met with Larry Coons, Acting
General Manager of South County Open Space Authority; 3) the Alzheimer's
Association moved into the leased space at 330 Distel and staff hosted a September 28
reception to meet the association's staff; 4) he and P. Siemens attended a meeting of
the Santa Clara County Special District's Association to discuss LAFCO
representation; 5) he, R. Anderson, and M. Smith met with Assistant Mayor Bill
Vines of East Palo Alto to discuss Bay access at Cooley Landing; and 6) Joan
Jamison had signed agreements for the proposed Jacques Ridge acquisition. He
distributed copies of the draft diagram, Stages in Preserve Development -
Opportunities for Public Input, which shows the basic stages in the creation of an
open space preserve, for the Board's review.
M. Gundert reported on the Hosking dump clean-up project at El Corte de Madera
Open Space Preserve. She noted that grant funding may be available for removing
toxic materials.
R. McKibbin reported that he attended the event at the Presidio where the Presidio
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was passed to the park service, noting he had the opportunity to shake hands with
Vice President Gore.
G. Babbitt reported the City of Sunnyvale's Parks and Recreation Commission's
opposition to the Stevens Creek Trail running through the creek due to numerous
property owners and noted a street alignment for the trail was proposed.
M. Smith played a tape recording of his KGO radio interview on the use of radar and
a video of a Channel 2 news report of a mountain lion sighting in a Los Altos Hills
neighborhood.
J. Escobar reported on 1) two bicycle accidents at Purisima Creek Redwoods and
Long Ridge Open Space Preserves and a search at El Corte de Madera Open Space
Preserve for an overdue bicyclist; 2) the candidate field tour which took place on
Saturday, September 17, and 3) the opening of the Jones Trail on October 1.
X. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:11 P.M.
Susan Dale
Recording Secretary
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Claims No. 94- 7
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Amount Name Description
6439 135.00 ADT Security Systems Alarm System Maintenance
6440 345.00 Randy Anderson Reimbursement-Class Registration
8441 207.04 AT&T Telephone Maintenance
6442 38.00 Bay Area Ridge Trail Council Resource Documents
8443 240.00 LouioBondi Road Layout �
6444 90.00 Braon. D'[)onneU. Miller, Brown & [Jann|s Legal Services
0445 48.74 CodeenBruina Private Vehicle Expense
8440 50.00 California Park& Recreation Society Advertisement
6447 230.32 California Water Service Company Water Service
6448 34.73 Cal-Line Equipment Company Equipment Maintenance
8449 1.239.45 Ca||o Sign Company Signs
6450 78.14 Sheryl K8. Cochran ' Private Vehicle Expense
0451 1.00 Communication 0^ Control Radio Site Lease
6452 61.27 ° Country Gourmet Local Meeting Expense
8453 55.42 °° Country Gourmet Local Meeting Expense
6454 131.25 Alice Cummings Reimbursement-Conference Expense
6455 2.862.83 Design Concepts Design and Production ofBrochures
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8458 185.87 David B. Fiaher Legal Services
8457 21.07 G & NServices Shop Towel Service
� 8458 1.487.00 HK8H. |ncorporoted Engineering Services
� 6459 213.20 The Home Depot Field Supplies
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6460 1.119.31 Jedo Publications, Inc. Brochure Printing
� 8401 32.28 NJnho'm Photocopying
8462 19'38 JohnK#|mki Slide Duplication
� �483 158�OO Konnfie|d. Paul �� Bupp Legal Services
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8464 655.75 Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Photocopier Lease
8465 395.00 Land Letter Subscription
6466 48.60 Judy Law Private Vehicle Expense
5467 200.00 Kevin MacKay Resource Intern
6468 213.00 Pou| K8oNowen Reimbursement-TrainingTuidon
8469 766.93 Murray & Murray Legal Services
6470 53.86 Northern Energy Fropane Fuel �
8471 494.85 Office Depot Office Supplies
6472 840.00 Roohe| Dppedoh| Consu|Ung Services �
6473 42.07 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
� 8474 9O�DO Palo/\|hoV��ek|y Advertisement
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6475 156.35 LonoPateraon Reimbursement-Uniform Expense
� 8476 08S.52 PUornibos��uany Base Rock
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8477 3.236.14 PIP Printing Printing
6470 146-03 Pitney Bowes Credit CmrponaUmn Mailing Machine Rental
| 6479 9.04 Precision Engravers, Inc. Name Badge
8480 150.00 PhceCnstco Field Supplies
| 8481 7.812.50 Prudential Securities Incorporated RennorkebnQAgnaement-1988 Notes
8482 1.078.01 Quick Silver Printing Printing
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Claims No. 94-17
CLAIMS.XLS Meeting 94-25
Date: Sept. 28, 1994
REVISED
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Amount Name Description
6483 32.50 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Service
6484 17.33 The Recorder Subscription
6485 300-00 Tiffany Rosso Reimbursement--Tuition
6486 1,144.64 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance
6487 23.82 Safety Keen Solvent Tank Service
6488 50.00 San Mateo County Chapter Membership Dues
California Special Districts Association
6489 765.00 Santa Clara County Department of Permits
Environmental Health
6490 431.92 Shelton, Inc. Filter Material
6491 615.86 Signs of the Times Signs
6492 149.00 SkillPath, Inc. Seminar Registration—J. Fiddes
6493 1,640.89 Smith Equipment Tractor Repairs
6494 1,423.84 Stevens Creek Quarry Base Rock
6495 965.60 USRentals Equipment Rental
6496 64.08 West Coast Rebar Company Field Supplies
6497 300.00 Virginia Babbitt Staff Recognition Gift Certificates
6498 400.00 Sheryl M. Cochran Reimbursement—Water Meter Deposit
6499 22.00 Federal Express Corporation Express Mail
6500 300.00 Judy Law Reimbursement—Tuition
6501 1,936.70 3-M Promotional Market Printing
6502 56.67 Porter Rents Rental of Supplies for VIP Tour
6503 527.01 Petty Cash Office and Field Supplies, Film and
Developing, Docent and Volunteer
Expenses, Training Expenses,
and Private Vehicle Expense
Page 2
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACED RIU
eeting 94-21 l
REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING i
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
October 12, 1994
I
MINUTES
I. ROLL CALL
President Ginny Babbitt called the Special Meeting to order at 6:34 P.M.
Members Present: Peter Siemens, Robert McKibbin, Teena Henshaw, Ginny Babbitt, Nanette
Hanko, Betsy Crowder, and Wim de Wit.
Personnel Present: Craig Britton, Jean Fiddes, Malcolm Smith, Randy Anderson, and Sue
Schectman.
11. CLOSED SESSION
G. Babbitt stated that the Board would be meeting in Closed Session for the purpose of discussing
agenda item numbers one and two.
The Board recessed 1 i ec ssed to Closed Session at 6:35 P.M. The Board adjourned the Special Meeting at
P� g
7:29 P.M. and G.Babbitt called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:29 P.M. She announced that
the Board had been meeting in Closed Session and had given direction to staff, based on a 6 to 1
vote, to initiate litigation regarding the Picchetti Winery lease if staff was not able to resolve
lease compliance issues with the Stortzes. She stated that the Special Meeting Closed Session
would not be continued at the conclusion of the Regular Meeting.
Director Henshaw was not present for the Regular Meeting.
Additional Personnel Present: John Escobar.
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Beez Jones, 10398 Heney Creek, Cupertino, relayed a conversation she had with members of the
California Division of Forestry staff at the Stevens Canyon Station and commented on the good
spirit and working relationship between that staff and the District's rangers.
IV. SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
1. oath of Office for Nonette Hanko, Ward 5
J. Fiddes administered the oath of office to Nonette Hanko for a four year term as Director
of Ward 5.
2. Resolution Commending, East Bay Regional Park District
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board adopt Resolution 94-34, a Resolution of
330 Distel Circle * Los Altos, California 9402 2-1 404 * Phone: 415-691-1200 * FAX: 415-691-0485 e
Board of D+rectors.fete Siemens, Robert M(Kibbin, I eena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko, Betsy Crowder,Wim doe Wit
Meeting 94-27 Page 2
the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Commending the East Bay Regional Park District on its 60th Anniversary and
the Regional Park Foundation on its 25th Anniversary. B. Crowder seconded
the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
V. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
The agenda was adopted as presented by Board consensus.
VI. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
G. Babbitt requested that written communications be removed from the consent calendar.
Motion: B. Crowder moved that the Board adopt the consent calendar including approving the
minutes of September 14 and October 1, 1994; agenda item number five authorizing
staff to solicit competitive bids for installation of a chain link fence at St. Joseph's
Hill Open Space Preserve and authorizing the general manager to accept the lowest
responsible bid, not to exceed the remaining budget of$35,000, and award the
contract; and approving revised claims 94-18. R. McKibbin seconded the motion.
The motion passed 6 to 0.
VII. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
G. Babbitt requested the response to Bruce Campbell, 777 San Antonio Road, #121, Palo Alto,
begin by thanking him for taking the time to write the Board again.
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board approve the response, as amended, to Bruce
Campbell and the response to the written communication from Harry Haeussler, 1094
Highland Circle, Los Altos. B. Crowder seconded the motion. The motion passed 6
to 0.
VIII. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Proposed Addition of Jamison Pro rty to the Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Q=
Space Preserve and Santa Clam Counly Almad?,n Quicksilv r Park M=rt R-94-102)
C. Britton said that the 907-acre property is adjacent to Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve
and Almaden Quicksilver County Park and that the District and County of Santa Clara will
share equally the cost at a net amount to each agency of$2,710,000. He noted that each
had received grants from the Habitat Conservation Fund, totalling $1,230,000, that will be
used for acquisition of the property, which has a full purchase price of$6,650,000. He
said that the property will connect over 10,000 acres of contiguous park and open space
land and establish a vital link in the Bay Area Ridge Trail and will provide a key to
controlling Loma Almaden Road which will increase public access to the Mt. Umunhum
Area.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board adopt Resolution 94-35, a Resolution of the
Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Authorizing Acceptance of Purchase Agreement, Authorizing Officer to
Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District, and Authorizing
General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary or
Meeting 94-27 Page 3
Appropriate to the Transaction (Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve - Lands of
Jamison). P. Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
Motipn: N. Hanko moved that the Board adopt Resolution 94-36, a Resolution of the
Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Approving and Authorizing Execution of an Agreement with Santa Clam
County (for Purchase of Real Property), Authorizing Officer to Execute Scenic
and Open Space Easement, and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any
and All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to the Transaction (Sierra
Azul Open Space Preserve, Lands of Jamison). P. Siemens seconded the
motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board tentatively adopt the Preliminary Use and
Management Plan recommendations contained in the report, including naming
the property as an addition to the Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Open
Space Preserve and indicate its intention to dedicate the property as public
open space. P. Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
B. Final Adoption of Resource Management Goals and Policies to Protect or Restore Natural
Resources and Historic Buildings and Sites on District Land (Report R-94--I-04j
R. Anderson noted that the Board had made amendments to and tentatively adopted the
Resource Management Goals and Policies at its meeting of September 14, 1994. He said
staff had incorporated the changes and was presenting the amended document for adoption.
N. Hanko and B. Crowder commended the staff on the work that had been done on the
document.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board adopt the Resource Management Goals and
Policies as amended. P. Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed 6
to 0.
C. Approval for Continuing to Hold Closed Sessions Prior to the Start of Regular Board
Meetings (R-94-101)
Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board continue to hold Closed Sessions prior to the
start of the public portion of the Regular Meetings and direct staff to
incorporate the approved changes in the District's Rules of Procedure, along
with other minor revisions, and to return to the Board with a resolution
amending the Rules of Procedure. R. McKibbin seconded the motion.
Discussion: N. Hanko stated that consideration of this item should be deferred
until January 1995 so that any new District directors could participate in the
discussion.
Motion to Amend: B. Crowder moved to amend the motion to defer consideration of this
item until January 1995 and to continue the trial program until that
time. N. Hanko seconded the motion to amend. The motion to amend
passed 6 to 0.
Meeting 94-27 Page 4
P. Siemens and R. McKibbin then withdrew their original motion since it was moot, based
on the adoption of the motion to amend.
D. Mid-Year Program Evaluation for 1994-1995 Action Plan for the Implementation of the
Basic Policy of the MidMninsula Regional Oren Space District (Report R-94-94)
C. Britton said the Mid-Year Program Evaluation covers the first six months of the 1994-
1995 fiscal year and is intended to lay the foundation for future discussions on the 1995-
1996 Action Plan. Program managers R. Anderson, J. Escobar, M. Smith, and J.Fiddes
reviewed progress made in their respective program. C. Britton reviewed the material for
the acquisition program. R. Anderson reviewed in detail the proposed scope and schedule
for the greenbelt general plan. Discussion centered on whether the full Board or the Use
and Management Committee should review material on the greenbelt general plan during
different stages of the process and whether the public workshop and potential committee
composed of members of the public should be expanded to include funding alternatives. G.
Babbitt stated that these items could be discussed and decided at the first Board-public
workshop slated to be held in January 1995.
B. Jones recommended that staff review the public participation process used by the City of
Cupertino for its general plan.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board accept the program evaluation report. R.
McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
Ix. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
C. Britton reported that: 1) District legal counsel had prepared a sheet on Brown Act guidelines
for informational reports; 2) the governor has vetoed a bill that would have transferred $8
million from the East Bay Municipal Utility District to Alameda County; 3) he had briefed the
POST board on the District's financial situation, noting that POST had subsequently scheduled a
special meeting to discuss how POST could help the District; and 4) Mike Williams, the new real
property representative, would start at the District on Monday, October 17.
B. Crowder reported on: 1) the Ardenwood celebration for the East Bay Regional Park District's
60th anniversary and the Regional Parks Foundation 25th anniversary that she and J. Fiddes
attended; 2) the POST event celebrating the final allocation from the federal government for the
Phleger property and introducing Robert Buelteman's book, The Unseen Peninsula; 3) the recent
Ridge Trail dedication ceremony in San Mateo County; and 4) a Ward 6 candidates night at the
Woodside Town Hall on October 14. B. Crowder donated a copy of Mr. Buelteman's book to
the District.
G. Babbitt reported on: 1) the Deer Hollow Farm volunteer recognition event; and 2) the Dog
Committee meeting that was held on October 5.
J. Escobar reported that: 1) there had been an accident involving a solo bicycle rider at
Purissima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve; and 2) the Use and Management Committee
would meet on Wednesday, October 19 at the Mountain View Community Center to discuss trail
use at El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve. He requested that Board members let him
Meeting 94-27 Page 5
know if they wanted him to continue to report on accidents on District lands during informational
reports.
P. Siemens asked if there had been any recent conversations with Saratoga regarding the
Mountain Winery. C. Britton responded that there had not been any recent conversations.
X. ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting was adjourned at 9:15 P.M.
Jean Fiddes
District Clerk
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Claims No. 94-18 �
MaetinQ94-27
Date: Oct. 12, 1894
REVISED
K8|DPEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
�
# Amount Name Description
6504 225.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Sanitation Services
6505 220.84 Acme& Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services
� 6506 80.99 Randy Anderson Reimbursement--Office Supplies
� 6507 32.12 Barron Park Suppk/ (�ornpony Plumbing �
^ �
6508 25.00 Bay Muffler Vehicle Repair
0508 300.00 Craig Beckman Reimbursement-Tuition
8510 151.55 Best Sanitation Rautnoomn Rental
� 6511 1.589.59 Big Creek Lumber Redwood Posts and Railroad Ties
� 8512 364.00 Diane Blackman Reimbursement-Recording Fees
0513 18.50 Black Mountain Spring Water Water Service
8514 45.00 DavaBoons Docent Training
6515 11.918.00 LouiaBordi Road Grading
6518 135.86 Brian KonQaaFou|k Consulting Services
6517 58.18 Bridge Radio Communication, Inc. Radio Supplies
6518 108.08 CadeenBnuins Reimbursement-Equipment
0518 028.20 Cebe|a'a Inc Uniform Expense
6520 100.14 Cal-Line Equipment Company Equipment Maintenance
0521 259.00 C|arh'aAubo Pmrtm& Machine Shop Vehicle Parts and Repairs
6522 59.54 CoaetsidaproOonno Propane Fuel �
6523 208.24 Bunny Congdon Volunteer Patrol Vests
� 6524 1'850.00 ToniCoraUi Botanical Inventory
6525 187.89 Alice Cummings Reim burmonmmnt-ConforennoExpenses
� 6626 150.00 Fm|onaJeep Vehicle Repairs |
6527 64.38 JeonRddes Private Vehicle Expense
8528 25.00 Flinn, Gray& Hertehoh Insurance �
8529 168.85 Foster Bros. Security Systems, Inc. Locks and Keys
8530 43.12 G & K Services Shop Towel Service
6531 100.00 Andrew Ga|van Docent Training
8532 253.21 Garden|and Power Equipment Equipment Repairs and Maintenance
0533 148.84 GooJoopress Printing
6534 104.31 yNaryGundmrt Private Vehicle Expense
8535 297.70 Harkins Sign Company Sign
6536 439'93 HenQmho|d Truck Rentals Vehicle Rental
�
' �
6537 752'34 Hertz Equipment Rental ` Equipment Rental �
6538 475'00 The Home Depot Field Supplies �
� 6539 176.60 Image Technology, Inc. Artwork
� 6540 2.795.02 Jede Publications, Inc. Brochure Printing
�
8541 33.47 Keeb|e@SMuchmt Photography Photo Processing
| 6542 73.58 Lab Safety Supply, Inc. Safety Signs and Barricades
0543 4.655.00 Langley Hill Quarry Underground Tank Installation
|
| 6644 348.60 Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Photocopier Maintenance Agreement
6545 49.11 Judy Law Reimbursement-Office Supplies
| 6548 502.88 Los Altos Garbage Company DumpoberRenba|
6547 800.00 The LynabonesOrchestra Staff Recognition Event-Entertainment
|
8548 4.798.85 k8emin (Bucky) Mace Consulting Services
8549 489.00 Meyer Appliance Appliance-Enterprise
|
6550 2.533.33 Micro Accounting Solutions Consulting and Computer Software
Page 1
Claims No. 94-18 �
�
K8eeUnQS4-37
Date: Oct. 13, 1894
REVISED �
K8|DPEN|N8ULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
� # Amount Name Description
� 6504 225.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Sanitation Services
� 6505 220.84 Acme& Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services
6506 80.99 Randy Anderson Reimbursement--Office Supplies
� 6507 32.12 Barron Park Supply Company Plumbing Supplies
6508 25.00 Bay Muffler Vehicle Repair
GGOG 300.00 Craig Beckman Reimbursement--Tuition
�
6510 151.55 Best Sanitation RostroonnRental
� 8511 1.568.59 Big Creek Lumber Redwood Posts and Railroad Ties
6512 364.00 ^ Diane Blackman Reimbursement--Recording Fees
� 6513 18.50 Black Mountain Spring Water Water Service
� 0514 45.00 Dove0oona Docent Training
� 6515 11.818.00 Louis8ordi Road Grading
� 6518 135.85 Brian Ken0ooFou|k Consulting Services
�
� 6517 58.18 Bridge Radio Communication, Inc. Radio Supplies
� 6518 106.08 CodemnBmuino Reimbursement-Equipment
�
6519 928.20 Cubm|o's Inc Uniform Expense
� 6530 100.14 Cal-Line Equipment Company Equipment Maintenance
0521 259.06 C|erKo Auto Parts&Machine Shop Vehicle Parts and Repairs
6522 59.54 CoaabaidaPpoOanne Propane Fuel
8523 208.24 Bunny Congdon Volunteer Patrol Vests
6524 1'850.00 ToniCoreUi Botanical Inventory
� 6625 107.09 Alice Cummings Reim buroennmnt-Confaronne Expenses
8520 150.00 Fo|onaJeep Vehicle Repairs
�
6527 84.38 JeanFiddem Private Vehicle Expense
6528 25.DO Flinn, ��mayQHe�ehnh Insurance
�
0538 188.85 Foster Bros. Security Systems, Inc. Locks and Keys
� 6530 43.12 G & KServices Shop Towel Service
� 6631 100.00 Andrew Ga|van Docent Training
� 6532 253.21 Garden|ond Power Equipment Equipment Repairs and Maintenance
6533 148�84 <�oodooPress Printing
�
� 8534 104.31 K8mryGundert Private Vehicle Expense
6535 207.70 Harkins Sign Company Sign
6636 439.93 Hengeho|d Truck Rentals Vehicle Rental
`
6537 752.34 Hertz Equipment Rental Equipment Rental
6538 475.00 The Home Depot Field Supplies
6638 176.60 Image Technology, Inc. Artwork
6540 2.795.02 Jeda Publications, Inc. Brochure Printing
� 0541 33.47 Kaab|e &8huchatPhotography Photo Processing
6543 73.58 Lab Safety Supply, Inc. Safety Signs and Barricades
6543 4.655.00 Langley Hill Quarry Underground Tank Installation �
6544 349.60 Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Photocopier Maintenance Agreement �
6545 49.11 Judy Law Reimbursement-Office Supplies
6548 502.88 Los Altos Garbage Company DurnpsbarRenbs|
6547 900.00 The LyrotoneaOrchestra Staff Recognition Event--Entertainment
8548 4.786.85 yWemvin (Buokv) Mace Consulting Services
� 8649 488.00 Meyer Appliance Appliance-Enterprise
�
6550 2.533.33 Micro Accounting Solutions Consulting and Computer Software
� Page
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Claims No. 94- 8
mneeu/,g 9+-2'
Date: Oct. 12. 1904
"- REVISED
K8|[3PEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
| # Amount Name Description
6551 235.82 Minton's Lumber&Supply Field Supplies
6552 475.00 Mobile Radio Resources License
� 6663 38.97 Moffett Supply Company Sanitation Supplies
|
6554 818.37 Monogram Sanitation Sanitation Supplies
6555 05.00 Roger Myers Docent Training
8566 280.00 1994 National Interpreters'Workshop Conference Registration-C. Bruins
� 6557 186.80 National Glass Vehicle Repair
6658 180�00 National Safety Council Membership Dues
8559 350.00 *° The New Leaf Lunches for VIP Tour
| 0560 1'152.60 Noble Ford Tractor, |n6. Tractor Parts
|
' 6561 35.33 Northern Energy Propane Fuel
6562 380.00 Rache| (]poedah| Consulting Services
8563 546.32 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
6564 14.95 Pacific Publishers Resource Materials
6665 73.85 LoroPobsnaon Reimbursement-Uniform Expense
6586 196.20 Peninsula Blueprint RepnoQraphioCenters B|ueUnes
� 6587 253.79 Rabbit Copiers Maintenance Agreement
|
0688 13.83 Rancho Hardware Field Supplies
6569 4.000.00 Robert C. Reese&Associates Appraisal Services
6570 138.51 Rich's Tire Service Tires and Repairs
6571 59.08 Roberts& Brune Company Field Supplies
6572 102.77 Roberts Hardware Field Supplies
6573 1.258.43 Roy'o Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs
6674 57.37 Russ Enterprises, Inc. Field Supplies
6575 80.61 S &VV Equipment Company Equipment Repairs
0570 882.56 Santa Clara County Sheriffs Department Patrol Services
6577 302.01 Scotts Valley Sprinkler& Pipe Supply Culverts
8578 20.00 Select Newspaper Group Subscription
8578 284.95 Shell Oil Company Fuel
6500 291.94 Shelton, Inc. Drainage Supplies
0581 55.23 Smith Equipment Tractor Part
6682 2.274.42 JonaSoho|e Consulting Services
6583 835.00 Special Products Company Sun Control Film Installation
'
6584 875.02 Stevens Creek Quarry, |no� Bose Rock
6585 186.15 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense
8588 1'300.00 Toltec Inspection Service Consulting Services
8587 87.50 TnanoCom Communications Research Radio Repair
8588 125.00 West Coast Shoe Company Uniform Expense
8589 120.00 °°° Regional Parks Foundation East Bay Regional Park District
Anniversary Dinnep-J.Fiddeaand
B. Cnzwder
0580 408.87 Petty Cash Field and Office SuppUee, Conference
ReQiotretion, Local Meeting Expense,
Docent and Volunteer Expense and
Resource Materials
Urgent check issued on 8eptnmnber28' 1994.
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Open Space
R-94-107
Meeting 94-28 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
October 26, 1994
AGENDA ITEM
Formal Ratification of Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage for District Volunteers
LEGAL COUNSEL'S RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the attached resolution regarding workers' compensation insurance coverage for
District volunteers.
BACKGROUND
The District currently has four categories of volunteers: docents, volunteer trail patrol,
volunteer project workers, and office volunteers. In 1993, the District requested that the
State Compensation Insurance Fund provide workers' compensation insurance benefits to
these volunteers in case of an injury during the performance of volunteer work.
Effective F '
ecti February, 1993 volunteer coverage was
added to the District's r
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t s workers'
compensation policy. A payroll base was established and the District keeps a volunteer
record of duties performed and hours of service. The cost to the District is approximately
$1700 per year.
The decision to provide coverage is primarily a risk management one. A person who
performs volunteer service without pay for a public agency is not normally considered an
employee. However, upon adoption of a resolution by the agency declaring volunteers to be
employees, the volunteer is deemed to be an employee for workers' compensation purposes
while performing service for the District. As a result, if a volunteer is injured while
performing volunteer duties, he or she is entitled to workers' compensation benefits. The
extent of the District's liability for an injury suffered by a volunteer will be exclusively
determined by workers' compensation law which sets financial limits on the amount that will
be paid for an injury.
Absent such a resolution, the District's liability to an injured volunteer would be the same as
to any other injured third party. If an injury were caused by the District's negligence, the
District could conceivably be sued by the volunteer and be held liable without any financial
limitations on the volunteer's recovery.
DISCUSSION
Although a volunteer coverage endorsement has already been added to the District's workers'
compensation policy, by law a formal resolution establishing this coverage needs to be
adopted.
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This action will insure that the District is entitled to the legal protection of workers'
compensation law in the event of an injury and suit by a volunteer.
Fiscal Impact
There will be no additional fiscal impact by adoption of the attached resolution.
Prepared by:
Susan Schectman, Legal Counsel
Contact person:
Same as above
RESOLUTION
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open SpaceDistrict
Declaring that District Volunteers
are Deemed to be District Employees for Purposes of Workers'
Compensation Insurance Pursuant to State Labor Code §3361.5
and 43363.5
WHEREAS, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has established a
volunteer program with four classes of volunteers: docents, volunteer trail patrol, special
project volunteers, and office volunteers; and
WHEREAS, State law permits public agencies to elect to cover designated volunteers
as employees by declaring such volunteers are employees for the purpose of the State
Workers' Compensation Insurance Law; and
WHEREAS, the District Board of Directors wishes to provide workers' compensation
insurance in cases where a volunteer is injured while performing authorized services to the
District; and
WHEREAS, the District Board of Directors wishes to insure that the exclusive
remedy of District volunteers in the event of such an injury will be provided by the state
workers' compensation law;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District does resolve as follows:
1. Pursuant to Labor Code Sections 3361.5 and 3363.5, the Board of Directors declares
that a District volunteer in the official status of docent, volunteer trail patrol member,
special project volunteer, or office volunteer shall be deemed to be an employee of
the District while on duty and performing authorized volunteer service for the
District;
2. The Board of Directors desires that the State Compensation Insurance Fund continue
to provide volunteer coverage as part of the District's workers' compensation
insurance policy;
3. There will be an agreed payroll base for workers' compensation premium purposes
and the District will maintain a roster of volunteer positions, duties, and hours of
service provided.
Open Space
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R-94-106 N SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 94-28CO
October 26, 1994
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AGENDA ITEM
Request for Use Proposals for Building and Facilities at Mt. Umunhum, Sierra Azul Open
Space Preserve
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION �.
Authorize staff to issue the request for proposals and to initiate the process to provide public
information and review proposals for the buildings and facilities at the former Almaden Air
Force Station located at Mt. Umunhum.
DISCUSSION
The Board authorized staff to prepare to solicit offers for the lease, use and/or improvement
of the former Almaden Air Force Station buildings and infrastructure at its regular meeting
on May 25, 1994 (see report R-94-16). At that meeting, a preliminary assessment of the
condition of the buildings and related facilities was presented. Since that time, access to the
separate former Air Force facilities on nearby Mt. Thayer has been obtained from the
intervening property owner. The consultant has completed the attached addendum to the
building assessment, covering the single building at Mt. Thayer.
The request for proposals (RFP) will be completed using information from the building
assessment and other background information. The RFP is attached in outline form, except
for: Section 1, Summary - Project Goals; Section 5, Schedule and Process for Submittal and
Review of Proposals; Section 6, Criteria for Evaluation of Use Proposals; and Section 7,
Proposal Submittal Requirements. These sections are provided in their entirety in order to
facilitate Board and public comments and questions.
A notice of the availability of the RFP will be mailed in mid-November to a list of
potentially interested parties including San Jose State University, local developers, realtors,
county and state offices and departments, California Division of Forestry, communication
companies, and potentially to parties who have expressed interest in other remote surplus
military sites, if such a list can be obtained from other agencies. The notice will also be
published in local papers and circulated in a press release.
Prepared by:
Randy Anderson, Planning Manager
Contact person:
Same as above
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 19
Board of Directors:Pete Sierrfens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MT. UMUNHUM FACILITIES
INVENTORY AND EVALUATION
ADDENDUM#1
MT. THAYER SUPPLEMENT
HMC GROUP
1650 Lafayette Street
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408)984-3733
October 20, 1994
MEDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MT. UMUNHUM FACILITIES INVENTORY AND EVALUATION
SECTION 1 PROJECT SUMMARY
A. Scope of Work
The purpose of this supplemental report is to provide Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District (MROSD) with an inventory and
evaluation of the existing facilities at the Mt. Thayer portion of the
former Almaden Air Force Early Warning Radar Facility. The format
and level of detail of this report is intended to be similar to the Gould
Architects report on the remaining facilities except that Structural,
Mechanical and Electrical consultant reports have not been included due
to the similar condition these facilities have to those covered in the
original report.
HMC Group conducted a survey of the site and building elements as
well as an examination of the record documents to determine the history
and physical status of each building. This report provides a general
assessment of the facilities including damage, deterioration and
deficiencies relating to safety, security and current codes based on
limited observations. Maintenance and upgrade recommendations are
based on general observations. Specific recommendations and accurate
cost estimates will require further assessment and evaluations.
B. Summary of Conditions
The Mt. Thayer portion of the former Almaden Air Force Early Warning
Radar Station consists of a single abandoned Operations Support type
military building surrounded by AC paving. There is also evidence of
underground fuel oil, septic and water tank storage. The only access to
this portion of the site is through private property currently not owned by
MROSD.
The site and structures were damaged during the 1989 earthquake and in
general are deteriorating due to harsh weather conditions, vandalism,
abandonment and a lack of regular maintenance.
There is significant damage to the asphalt paving and concrete
surrounding the building. There are also numerous abandoned wooden
communication type poles throughout the site.
As in the main site area a number of items such as fuel tanks, electrical
transformers, and miscellaneous equipment have been identified for
removal. These apparently contain hazardous or toxic materials.
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The water distribution system has not been used for the last eight years.
Its reliability and condition is in question because of recent seismic
activity and non use.
The site is currently not serviced for electrical power.
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MIDPENINSUL REGIONAL OPEN S. XE DISTRICT
MT. UMUNHUM FACILITIES INVENTORY AND EVALUATION
SECTION 2 BUILDING TYPE SUMMARY
SPECIAL MILITARY PURPOSE BUILDINGS
Building 700 Gater Ground /Air Transmission
Building 700 - Gater Ground/Air Transmission
GENERAL:
This 2,900 square foot Operations Support building was built in 1960 -
1961. The buildingwas constructed out of concrete m 1 n a
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concrete slab floor with a built-up roof over a gypsum roof deck
supported by a steel truss structure. Mechanical and electrical systems
appear to be similar to the other military support structures.
FIELD CONDITIONS: ,
The existing structure appears to agree with the record documents.
The asphalt paving around the building is in an advanced stage of
deterioration.
There is structural damage to the exterior masonry walls.
HMC GROUP
MIODPENINSUL#REGIONAL OPEN SCE DISTRICT
MT. UMUNHUM FACILITIES INVENTORY AND EVALUATION
There is a full cistern at the east end of the building that appears to have
once been attached to the building's rain water collection systems. The
copper gutters are damaged in many locations.
There are two masonry storage / mechanical additions on the west side
of the buildings. These were both inaccessible at the time of inspection.
One of the two main exterior mounted mechanical air ducts has been
crushed. Many of the exterior lighting fixtures have been damaged.
There is extensive paint damage on both the exterior and interior.
Many of the roof hatches are either missing or damaged. There is
evidence of water intrusion. Many of the interior light fixtures have
been either pulled down or damaged in place.
The toilet room plumbing fixtures are intact but non-functioning.
A number of windows have been broken and boarded up.
There is a water pressure tank that is intact with no evidence of leaking.
The dropped T-bar ceiling is severely damaged and is in danger of
further failure.
EVALUATION
Restoration of the building is impractical. The required repairs would
most likely exceed the cost of a new facility. Some of the major repairs
that would be required in order to occupy the building are listed below:
• The building skin requires a considerable amount of patching and
refinishing. Window glazing and door jambs need to be
replaced.
• All flooring materials need to be removed and replaced. The
concrete floor slabs should be tested and repaired of all cracks.
Damaged partitions need to be removed and replaced.
Suspended ceilings need to be replaced.
• The masonry walls appear to have structural damage and need to
be inspected and evaluated.
• The roofing and gutter systems need to be replaced.
HMC GROUP
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPtvCE DISTRICT
MT. UMUNHUM FACILITIES INVENTORY AND EVALUATION
0 Permanent repairs to cracks and new structural ties are required
to upgrade the building. Further exploration of the roof framing
is necessary.
• None of the mechanical and electrical equipment is repairable. A
new oil fired steam boiler is needed to heat the building. New
compressors and condensers are needed to cool the building.
Toilet rooms require new fixtures.
Preventive Maintenance Measures:
0 Secure building entrances. Lock doors that have functioning
hardware. Board up and make weather tight all other doors.
0 Remove broken windows and make weather tight.
0 Remove collapsed structures.
0 Close openings to prevent insect and rodent infestation.
HMC GROUP
MIDPENINSUA REGIONAL OPEN PACE DISTRICT
MT. UMUNHUM FACILITIES INVENTORY AND EVALUATION
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DRAFT
October 14, 1994
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS -- LEASE, IMPROVEMENT, AND USE OF EXISTING
BUILDINGS, LAND, AND FACILITIES, FORMER ALMADEN AIR FORCE
STATION
1. Summary - Project Goals
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is currently seeking proposals for the
lease, development, and use of an approximately 15-acre complex of buildings, land,
and facilities located at the former Almaden Air Force Station site on Mt. Umunhum
and Mt. Thayer in southwestern Santa Clara County.
The long-term objectives of the District for this area are to see the site return to as
natural condition as possible while providing support for passive recreational use
(trails, staging areas, restrooms, signs and maps, patrol and maintenance). Other
public or enterprise uses may be desirable on the site to the extent that they are
compatible with these objectives and provide revenue for the District.
2. Site and Setting
Background
Access roads
Property ownership
General Plan and zoning
3. Buildings and Facilities
Current condition
Additional studies required
4. Agency Description
5. Schedule and Process for Submittal and Review of Proposals
a. A public hearing to review the request for proposals, describe current
conditions, and respond to comments and questions will be held
, 1994, at 7:00 p.m. at , in Los
Gatos, California, the community nearest to the site.
b. A site visit for potential proposers is scheduled for ,
1994, starting from . Potential proposers are
strongly encouraged to attend both meetings.
C. Letters of interest, including a general description of the proposal and
information about the proponents will be due at the District office by 5:00
p.m. Friday, January 6, 1995.
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d. Formal proposals will be due by 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 3, 1995.
e. Review of the proposals and ranking or selection is anticipated to be completed
by April 3, 1995, with the results to be announced at a regular meeting of the
Board at the District office.
6. Criteria for Evaluation of Use Proposals
The following criteria will be used to evaluate proposals (criteria are not necessarily
in order of priority):
1. Minimize impacts on the site and the surrounding region and neighborhood.
Issues of particular concern include:
a. Environmental impact:
•Wildlife and wildlife habitat
*Preserve/restore native vegetation
•Maintain/restore natural hydrology
b. Minimize traffic
C. Avoid/reduce visual impact of buildings, utilities, etc.
d. Accommodate need for through access by adjacent property owners
2. Supports, or is compatible with, low-intensity public recreation; other public
benefit:
a. Helps implement/preserve trail access opportunities
b. Supports/allows public access to summit (not necessarily by private
vehicle)
C. Minimizes area used/maximizes area restored
d. Provides other environmental or public recreational benefit (on-site or
indirectly)
e. Accommodates District patrol access, ranger residence, and
shop/office/storage
f. Preserves/enhances public and visitor safety
3. Provides maximum revenue and/or minimum cost to the District:
a. Entails a simpler, shorter review process; earlier start date
b. Fewer conditions in the proposal
C. Offers highest specified monthly or annual revenue to District
d. Minimizes monitoring and management needed by District
4. Qualifications of the proposer:
a. Financial resources
b. Track record on this specific type of project/activity
C. Qualifications of the individuals on the project team
d. A public agency or non-profit organization providing broad public
benefit
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5. Quality of the proposal
a. Complete, responds to requirements
b. Well organized and documented
C. Commitment to necessary research and planning
d. Clear description and quantification of the project
e. Project need and feasibility is demonstrated
7. Proposal Submittal Requirements
RFP respondents must submit seven (7) copies of the following information:
1. Identification of the project team members, including consultants, and all joint
venture or limited partners. The name, address, and telephone number of a
representative authorized to act on behalf of the project entity/company.
2. The nature and share of each partner, principal, or co-venturer's proposed
financial investment and interest in the project.
3. Previous related project experience of each principal, partner, or co-venturer
participating in the project. The date, location, nature, cost, economic success
and reference contacts are to be included.
4. The proposed lease amounts, start date and payment schedule, including any
conditions regarding payments.
5. Information indicating that the project team has sufficient financial resources to
undertake the project, including bank references.
6. A description of the use, including the nature of the use, the number of
persons and vehicles involved, which existing facilities will be used, how the
existing facilities would be improved or modified, what new facilities would be
constructed, and the treatment of any unused buildings and facilities. Plans or
illustrations would be desirable.
7. A general process or phasing schedule for the project, indicating the stages and
timing for planning, permits and approvals, and implementation.
The proposer selected to enter into an exclusive right to negotiate a lease agreement
will be required to submit a non-refundable deposit of fifteen thousand dollars
($15,000).
The proposer will be responsible for all costs of planning, site investigation, permits
and approvals, and site improvements, demolition, and removals necessary to
implement the project.
The District Board of Directors reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.
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Questions regarding this Request For Proposals may be directed to Randy Anderson,
Planning Manager, at (415) 691-1200.
8. Background Materials Available
The following documents are available for review at the District office on an
appointment basis. Copies may be obtained at the cost of reproduction.
• Building Evaluation Report, Gould Architects, 1994. A preliminary
assessment of the condition of the buildings and infrastructure.
• Various Air Force As-Built Plans. A complete list is contained in the Building
Evaluation.
• Plans and specifications for removal of above-ground vessels, underground
fuel tanks and lines, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 1994. This
contamination removal work is currently in progress.
• Various District Board reports on site acquisition and studies.
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DISTRIBUTED AT _ ULAR BOARD MEETING OF OCR sR 26 , 1994.
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MT.UMUNHUM PLANNING PROCESS Draft 10/26/93
This process has been prepared to respond to the recommendations of the 1993 grand jury report
and also to implement District goals and policies for planning and management. The process
reflects the fact that the Mt. Umunuum facilities require a more extensive and detailed planning
and public participation project than any other comprehensive use and management plan the
District has undertaken.
These phases and tasks are organized by stages but are not necessarily presented in chronological
order.
Overall Goal
Prepare a long-range master plan for development, use, and management of the Mt. Umunuhm
area of the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, providing a context and process for resolving the
appropriate future use or disposition of the former Air Force Station facilities.
Steps in the Process
1. Inventory the existing facilities and assess their current condition.
2. Provide parameters for the preparation of proposals for use of the former Air Force
Station buildings and a process and set of criteria for evaluating those proposals.
3. Provide the opportunity for public information and comment about the use of the
facilities.
4. Successful proposer undertakes studies.
5. Inventory the overall conditions and resources of the surrounding preserve area, including
ownership, access, and jurisdictions.
6. Provide useful information to, and solicit input from, the public, potential user groups,
local agencies and organizations regarding the overall use and management of the preserve and
the surplus Air Force facilities.
7. Develop basic policies for use and management of the lands and facilities, including
public participation to understand and comment on the issues and alternatives.
8. Prepare a detailed Master Plan for Development, Use, and Management of the Preserve,
incorporating evaluation and integration of outside use proposals as appropriate.
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Planning Process Phases and Tasks
PHASE I- INVENTORY AND EVALUATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES
This phase is intended to provide sufficient information about the former Air Force Station
Facilities to develop, solicit, and evaluate proposals for their use. Products of this phase will
comprise part 3 of the Master Plan (see Phase H). A consultant knowledgeable in general
building construction, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse will be retained to complete these tasks.
1. Review and Reconnaissance. Review existing file information and plans for Air Base
facilities. Take measurements, photographs, and field notes as necessary to compile a summary
of facility locations, overall dimensions , construction type, basic and special features, and
structural and functional condition.
2. Assessment. Provide an initial assessment of the condition of the structures and
improvements, in summary form, specifically addressing each building or facility. The
assessment shall address damage or deterioration and deficiencies relative to current codes or
standards, covering, at minimum, structural integrity, function, and aesthetic/maintenance
considerations. The evaluation will be based on the reconnaissance described above. Because
this scope does not provide for testing or other detailed investigations, it will not be conclusive
in some cases, however it will indicate the questions raised, and the general scope of further
n confirm the actual condition of the facilities and the associated costs.
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3. Documentation. The findings of the initial assessment will be recorded in a concise
summary format, which will include as much information about the characteristics, condition,
and requirements for repair and maintenance as is practical given the limitations of the scope and
the budget for this project. At minimum, condition, scope, and cost of repairs and maintenance
(including further investigations), cost of demolition, and practical constraints to alternative uses
(such as special military function) shall be indicated within categories or ranges.
PHASE H- PRESERVE PLANNING BACKGROUND
This phase will provide a background report on the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, focusing
on the Mt. Umunuhm area. This information will also provide the basis for an initial study of
the Master Plan program, to be prepared in Phase V, to comply with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The report will be patterned after the standard District Use
and Management Plan format, with the intention of ultimately incorporating the background
report into a Preserve Master Plan for Development, Use, and Management, in Phase V. At
minimum, the background report will contain the following information:
1. Site Description. General topography, visibility, ownership and jurisdictions. Provides the
general history of the area, the establishment of the Preserve, the purchase of the Air Force
Station, and the background of the significant issues. Includes site location and area maps.
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2. Natural Resources. Maps and/or descriptions of climate, topography, geology and soils
(after USGS and soil boring logs), vegetation, wildlife, scenic resources, historic and cultural
resources, and natural hazards. Generally to be based on the best available file information, with
minor supplementary field work where specifically justified.
3. Current Use and Development. Reviews current use and management policies, existing road
and trail system outside of immediate Air Force Station area, caretaker and ranger residence
arrangements, patrol and maintenance arrangements. Describes scope and status of toxic clean-up
efforts. Incorporates inventory and evaluation of existing structures and improvements from
Phase I.
4. Opportunities and Constraints. Identifies pertinent District goals and policies overall, and
policies specific to this preserve. Describes and/or maps constraints and opportunities for use
and management of the preserve covering legal and jurisdictional constraints, natural resources,
structures and improvements, and public needs and interests (to be compiled based on Phase III,
Public Workshops).
PHASE 111- PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
This phase is intended to inform interested persons of the opportunities and constraints regarding
the Mt. Umunhum area and solicit input about its appropriate long-term development, use and
management. Issues to be covered will include the approach to constraints on access, use and
disposition of the Air Force Station facilities, appropriate recreational uses, the development of
new trails or public facilities, and the protection or restoration of natural resources. At least one
widely-noticed public workshop will be held to collect this input.
1. Air Force Facilities Use. A workshop and subsequent site visit will allow prospective lessors
and the general public to understand the opportunities and constraints and make proposals for,
and comments on, the use and disposition of the facilities. The background materials prepared
during Phase I will be made available for review well before this workshop.
2. Review Planning Background and Issues. The background materials prepared during Phase
H will be made available for review well before this workshop. The opportunities and constraints
developed under Phase H and presented in the background report will be refined based on the
input received at the workshop.
3. Review Draft Development,Use, and Management Program. This workshop will actually
follow Phase IV. The outline framework of policies and plans to be prepared in Phase IV will
be reviewed. Comments and questions will be reflected in the draft Master Plan Document to
be prepared during Phase V. If necessary, this workshop could also be noticed and conducted
as a scoping meeting for the environmental assessment.
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PHASE IV- FORMULATE DEVELOPMENT, USE, AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Based on the products of Phases I and II, and on the public input received in Phase III, a basic
plan and program will be outlined, to provide the structure for a detailed master plan.
1. Public Access and Use. Presents draft program of public access and use, including
alternatives as appropriate, developed in response to opportunities and constraints.
2. Management of Natural Resources. Presents draft program for protection, management,
and restoration of natural resources, covering the subjects outlined under Phase II, task 2.
Will respond to the potential impacts of public use identified in tasks 1, 3, and 4 of this phase.
3. Structures and Improvements. Covers use and improvement of existing facilities, and
development of new facilities, for recreation and open space purposes, in response to the draft
program of uses identified in task 1. Includes comparison of relative cost and feasibility for
each facility proposed for use or development.
4. Surplus Facilities. Addresses appropriate use or disposition of surplus facilities.
Provides parameters for the preparation of proposals for use of the former Air Force Station
buildings, such as: the goals, philosophy, structure, and legal status of the sponsoring
organization; the nature and level of uses proposed; the areas and facilities to be used; the
improvement and support required; financial and administrative support; and implementation and
management plans and schedules. Provides process and criteria for evaluating proposals, such
as: legal, financial, and physical feasibility; impact on preserve use and environment; and
consistency with District and Preserve goals, policies, and programs.
S. Support and Management of Public Use. Addresses tasks and resources to support and
manage public use and natural resources, including maintenance of facilities. Includes
comparison of cost and feasibility to support the draft use program.
6. Initial Environmental Study. Based on the background information developed in Phase II
and the draft program prepared in this phase, an Initial Environmental Study will be prepared
in checklist form to comply with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.
It is anticipated that the basic Master Plan program will receive a determination of no significant
environmental impact(a mitigated negative declaration). Potential alternative uses of the former
Air Force facilities may require more detailed environmental documentation to be prepared
separately by the sponsors of such proposals.
PHASE V- DOCUMENT, REVIEW, AND ADOPT MASTER PLAN
Products of Phases I through IV will be refined based on input from public workshop (Phase III,
task 2), and staff review. The outline use, improvement, and management program will be
expanded and detailed into a draft Master Plan document containing the following sections:
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1. Supplemental Studies. Additional research, field studies or testing will be conducted, if
determined to be necessary for planning decisions or environmental analysis.
2. Site Description and Planning Context. Background information based on products from
Phase 11, task 1.
3. Natural and Cultural Resources. Background information based on products from Phase
H, task 2.
4. Current Use and Development. Background information based on products from Phase I;
and Phase II, task 3.
5. Opportunities and Constraints. Findings based on products from Phase H, task 4, and
Phase III.
6. Development, Use, and Management. Based on products from Phase III and Phase IV.
The basic use program framework formulated in Phase IV will be elaborated in the form of a
concise set of policies, plans, and programs addressing the subjects of(1)public access and use,
(2) management of natural resources, (3) use of existing, and development of new, structures
and improvements for recreation and open space purposes, (4) other appropriate use of existing
facilities or disposition, and (5) support and management of public use.
7. Implementation Program. This will be a new product, prepared for the draft Master Plan,
that specifies the programs, actions, projects, and their associated costs (generalized estimates)
and responsibilities to implement the Master Plan. It will also include a general schedule, or
at least a prioritization, of the implementation program.
8. CEQA Documentation. The Initial Study and environmental determination will be
incorporated into the document as an appendix. Any necessary mitigation measures to support
the finding of no significant impact will be specified and incorporated into the appropriate
Master Plan sections.
9. Review, Revision and Adoption. The Master Plan document will be review by District staff
as an administrative draft. It will be refined as necessary for distribution to the public and the
Board. The Master Plan will be reviewed at least one publicly noticed Board hearing, and
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Open Space
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ILA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-94-105
Meeting 94-28
October 26, 1994
AGENDA ITEM
Proposal for Proceeding with Sale of Surplus Property at Teague Hill Open Space Preserve
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION r
1) Authorize the general manager and legal counsel to work with the Town of Woodside to
use a lot line adjustment mechanism to establish up to six legal lots accommodating the
necessary slope density to qualify as buildable sites, while preserving the maximum
possible amount of public open space.
2) Authorize the general manager to negotiate a contract with Enshallah Real Estate and
Development Consultants to assist and represent the District in its dealings with the Town
of Woodside and in marketing the property.
DISCUSSION
When the Teague Hill property in Woodside was originally purchased by the District in 1988,
the acquisition was completed with the understanding that the District needed to recapture a
significant portion of the $7,500,000 purchase price (see report R-88-59, dated May 15, 1988,
and report R-88-87, dated July 18, 1988). Two parcels of approximately 35 acres each, to be
sold for residential subdivision, were created by the District in the least objectionable part of the
property. Based on then current zoning, the District expected a development density of five sites
per parcel, which would support the sale of the two surplus parcels for as much as $4,000,000.
The Town of Woodside initiated an advisory election in 1991 to create an assessment district to
buy the parcels for open space for $2,000,000. This measure failed to pass by 24 votes. The
parcels were subsequently down-zoned by the Town from a five-acre minimum site to a ten-acre
minimum site, thus reducing the overall density to a maximum of three sites per parcel.
The District held a public auction on April 14, 1993, which failed to elicit any bids based upon
a $1,500,000 minimum bid limit for Parcel 1 and $2,000,000 minimum for Parcel 2, with a
$50,000 non-refundable deposit. Subsequently, there has been an informal offer of$1,000,000
for Parcel 2, along with feedback from potentially interested parties that the asking price is too
high because the development density may be significantly lower than three lots per parcel and
the conditions of sale are too restrictive for this market.
At your June 23, 1993 meeting, staff analyzed the reasons for the poor response to the auction
and recommended alternatives to be considered for a second offering of the property (see report
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
R-94-105 Page two
R-93-69). Besides market conditions, the most significant reason for the lack of bidder response
sponse
is probably the downzoning and change in the slope density formula that occurred since the two
sale parcels were configured in 1988. Even though the new zoning provides for a 10-acre
minimum lot size, the actual slope density formula could yield only a total maximum of two lots
(1.28 units on Parcel 1 and 1.24 on Parcel 2, which must be rounded down to the nearest whole
number). The two lot yield was estimated in a slope analysis prepared by engineering
consultants. The slope density for the entire property has been roughly estimated by staff. This
preliminary calculation shows that, based on the current slope density formula in the Tawn s
zoning ordinance, the total 624-acre property would have a slope density credit of 17 single
family units. A portion of this density could theoretically be included in or transferred to the
two proposed sale parcels, to yield the six lot density desired by the District.
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The Board was last updated on this project at its May 25, 1994 regular meeting(see report R-94-
16). At that time, the Board accepted a draft format for a sales prospectus on the property and
was informed that two issues were being investigated by staff related to the establishment of
saleable parcels. The first issue was the District's legal ability to record the two 35-acre parcels
without going through the formal subdivision process in Woodside. The second issue was the
potential to create the sale parcels by reconfiguring pre-existing parcels on the property through
a lot line adjustment mechanism. The research has now been completed, and indicates that the
District should actively pursue the lot line adjustment mechanism to create the legal parcels
necessary to market the surplus property, and to address the slope density constraint.
Background on these issues and the results of the research are presented in the attached August
24, 1994 memorandum prepared by D. Blackman. Staff is prepared to introduce this approach
in our continuing dialogue with the Town.
To assist the District in its applications and negotiations with the Town of Woodside, staff
proposes to retain Geraldine Steinberg of Enshallah Real Estate and Development Consultants.
Ms. Steinberg is a real estate broker, attorney, and former Santa Clara County supervisor. Her
firm has specialized in securing entitlements and marketing surplus public property in this area
for over eleven years and is uniquely qualified to assist the District in this regard. Information
on Enshallah's qualifications and experience are attached for your review.
Enshallah's typical arrangementi t w rk h rl s o o at an hourly rate plus expenses which i credited
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toward a three percent (3%) commission at the time the transaction is completed. Due to the
work that staff has done and prop
osesoses to continue Enshallah and staff would work closely
together on this project. In addition to Enshallah's costs assistance may be required for
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mapping, detailed slope density analysis, and preliminary geotechnical investigations to complete
this entitlement process. These costs will be very limited until further negotiations with
Woodside clarify the process and requirements, at which time an update and request for further
authorization will be presented to the Board.
Prepared by: Randy Anderson, Planning Manager
Contact person: L. Craig Britton, General Manager
MEMORANDUM
August 24, 1994
TO: C. Britton, General Manager
FROM: D. Blackman, Esq., Research Attorney
SUBJECT: Parcels Available for Reconfiguration as Development Parcels for Sale
Supporting Acquisition of Teague Hill Open Space Preserve.
1. Summary:
The District has up to fourteen lots available for lot line adjustment. Five lots were
created by District predecessors as remainders from formal subdivisions of lots
created in compliance with regulations existing at their creation, or when no law
prohibited their creation. Three lots were created in a sale to the District in reliance
on the District's exemption from parcel map requirements. The remaining six lots
were created in a 1960 conveyance from the California Water Service, a public
utility, which is also exempt from parcel map requirements.
The District is entitled to seek certificates of compliance on each of the identified
parcels. The Town must issue certificates of compliance for legal parcels. Legal
parcels are those which were subdivided in conformity with the Subdivision Map
Act, or created at a time when they were unregulated. The Town of Woodside has
separately zoned two of the parcels, apparently in recognition of the District's
intent to sell them for development. The Town is obligated to issue conditional
certificates of compliance on any parcels which the Town establishes are not legal
parcels.
11. Discussion:
A. Teague Hill Purchase,
Teague Hill Open Space Preserve consists of about 624 acres as of August 15,
1994. The preserve was purchased in two separate transactions each representing
partial interests in the entire property. The District purchased the Willen
Corporation's (Willen) interest in May 1988, and the remainder interest from the
Block Bros. Industries (Block) in July 1988. The District always intended to recoup
some of the cost of purchasing Teague Hill Open Space Preserve by selling two
carefully selected portions of about 35 acres each. Getting the best price for these
parcels requires that they be subdividable.
Willen's deeds to the District conveyed (1) all their land described as a single parcel
except three parcels separated out for possible sale, (2) a deed describing as two
separate parcels the two development parcels under discussion here, and (3) a
deed describing the third parcel for possible sale to the adjoining owner (Mr.
Lennart Erickson, an owner of Willen). In taking title by the three separate deeds
the District intended to separate the interests using its exemption, as a public
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agency, from the parcel map requirements as provided in Government Code
66428. The District delayed marketing the property to give the Town of
Woodside an opportunity to purchase the land and protect it from development.
B. Zoning.
At the time of purchase the zoning designation was "Rural Residential", with
"Special Conservation Planning Zone." Even with the zoning requirements of a 5
acre minimum lot size the property had a physical density of about 80 residential
lots. The actual potential number of lots, taking into account other limitations, was
perhaps as much as half that, or 40 lots.
The year following the District's purchase Woodside reviewed its zoning ordinances
for consistency with its newly amended General Plan. As a result, Woodside
changed the zoning on the two designated development parcels to SCP-10,
increasing the minimum lot size to 10 acres.' The remainder of the District
property was rezoned as Open Space for Preservation of Natural Resources
(OSN).2
C. Lot Line Adjustment.
The District proposes to use lot line adjustments of existing legal lots to create up
to six saleable parcels. The Subdivision Map Act excludes lot line adjustments
from subdivision requirements and restricts local agency's discretion in approving
them. A lot line adjustment involves moving the boundary or boundaries of one of
more "adjacent" parcels. The court in San Diegito Partnership, L.P. v. City of San
Diego (1992, 4th) 7 Cal. App. 4th 748, 9 Cal. Rptr. 2d 440 held that the
requirement that parcels be adjacent meant only nearby, not necessarily actually
touching.
D. Pre-existing Legal Lots.
Under the Subdivision Map Act, Woodside has little choice but to recognize parcels
which were legally created at the time of their creation. A city may not act
contrary to specific provisions of the Subdivision Map Act. Griffis v. County of
Mono (1985, 3d) 163 Cal. App. 3d 414, 209 Cal. Rptr. 519. Woodside must
permit lot line adjustments based upon the number of legal parcels the District
establishes.
Ill The 1988 version of Section 9-2.107 explained that the SCP District "applies to certain lands
designated in the General Plan diagram and text as 'problem areas' and other land with similar
characteristics as designated by the Planning Commission where more than one significant problem
exists.
[21 A note that may be of interest is that permitted uses include hiking and equestrian trails but not
bicycle trails.
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1 . WHAT IS A "PARCEL"?
Generally, the term "parcel" may be used either to describe the land to facilitate its
conveyance or it may describe a distinct legal unit of land. (John Taft Corp. v.
Advisory Agency for Ventura County (App.2 Dist. 1984) 161 Cal. App.3d 749,
207 Cal. Rptr. 840). The Subdivision Map Act defines the term more narrowly,
referring only to distinct legal units of land. Government Code §66424. All
contiguous property in common ownership is a single parcel, regardless of how the
property is described, except those portions which are already distinct legal units.
2. AN ASSESSOR'S PARCEL DOES NOT DEFINE A LEGAL PARCEL.
The Subdivision Map Act uses the assessor's rolls as a starting place for identifying
a subdivision case. Numerous provisions, however, modify the analysis so that the
assessor's identification of a parcel is not a reliable indication of its existence.
Prevailing legal opinion is that the tax assessor's designations are for tax purposes
and do not identify legal parcels.3A single assessor's parcel number may include
more than one legal parcel.
3. How IS A PARCEL ESTABLISHED AS A SEPARATE LEGAL PARCEL?
A parcel created by division from a larger parcel is a legal parcel if either no law
governed the type of division creating the parcel, or the division complied with
governing law. Government Code § 6645 1 .10. The Subdivision Map Act does not
define the manner in which parcels will have been deemed "created" where there
was no ordinance governing their creation.
a. Purpose of creation.
A description of land as separate parcels potentially creates distinct legal units of
land only when the purpose of the separate descriptions is one of those listed in
the Subdivision Map Act, i.e. sale, lease or financing. Taft. Description of land as
separate parcels merely for convenience on conveyance does not subdivide the
land when all such parcels are conveyed together. Taft.
b. Separation of legal interests.
Typically, local agencies require that the particular parcel at issue be itself
independently described in some deed in the chain of title. The Subdivision Map
Act has no such requirement. The primary test is whether the parcel ever existed
as a distinct legal interest. Steil v. Jay Hales Development Co. (1992, 2d) 11 Cal.
App. 4th 1214, 15 Cal. Rptr. 2d 220. When a landowner conveys away a portion
[31 Assignment of two parcel numbers may be for the administrative convenience of the county
assessor. The owner of the property can not rely upon the assignment of the two numbers as evidence
of two legal parcels for the purposes of the Subdivision Map Act. See 62 Ops. Atty. Gen. 147 (1979).
Assignment of a single assessor's parcel number to three contiguous lots subdivided in
compliance with the Subdivision Map Act does not require processing a new parcel map before
conveying the lots. See 59 Ops. Atty. Gen. 581 (1976)
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of land and retains the remainder, the landowner has separated the legal interests.
If the subdivision was in compliance with existing regulations, or if no regulations
governed the separation of interests then the landowner's remainder interest is a
legal parcel.
4. MAINTENANCE OF SEPARATE IDENTITY.
What is the effect of a metes and bounds description enclosing one or more
separate legal parcels? Unless local ordinances provide otherwise, once created, a
parcel remains a distinct legal unit, and does not merge with other lands. A merger
under such a local ordinance requires notice which has not been given in this case.
Civil Code § 1093 provides that pre-existing legal parcels do not merge into a
single legal parcel simply because they are described as a single unit. There is,
thus, no apparent authority for merging, and treating as only a single legal parcel,
multiple legal parcels that are conveyed as a single unit. As in Taft such a
description is merely for the convenience of conveyance and does not establish a
merger of parcels.
E. Parcels Created by Subdivision in the Absence of Ordinances Governing
the Subdivision or by Recorded Subdivision Map.
Legal lots were identified by following the chain of title and establishing the legality
for each boundary of the lots identified. Five of the District's fourteen parcels are
the remnants of 3 lots created by subdivision map recorded in 1889 and a fourth
parcel adjoining that subdivision.
The Greers recorded a subdivision map and conveyed lots in reference to that map
to separate individuals. The legal interests were thus divided among the individuals
and the parcels shown on that map were separate legal parcels. When Bear Gulch
Water Company acquired two adjoining lots, as shown on that map, those lots
remained two distinct parcels. Bear Gulch Water Company's later conveyance of
portions of those two adjoining lots, although by a single description encompassing
the exterior of the lots, conveyed two subdivided lots.
The District's parcels based on those map lots and the adjoining parcel continued
to maintain their legal identity because each subdivision of them occurred in
conformity with existing regulations. Roughly speaking, their boundaries running
southwesterly and northeasterly were formed by the original subdivision, their
boundaries running southeasterly were formed by subdivision in 1931 and 1932,
and their boundaries running northwesterly were formed by three subdivision maps
recorded from 1954 to 1956.
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F. Parcels Conveyed to or from a Public Entity.
Conveyances of land to a governmental agency, public entity or public utility are
not considered divisions of land for the purposes of computing the number of
parcels in a land division. Government Code § 66426.5. Conveyance of a parcel
to or from a public agency, or public utility, is conditionally exempt from parcel
map requirements (not the Subdivision Map Act, just the parcel map requirements)
under Government Code § 66428.
In 1960, Willen and California Water Service conveyed parcels to each other by
separate deeds. Each parcel had its own metes and bounds description. No two
parcels had a common boundary. California Water Service is a public utility and is
thus subject to the provisions of Government Code §§ 66426.5 and 66428.
Today, each of these parcels has its own assessor's parcel number.
The District structured the transaction with Willen anticipating the future sale of
the two development parcels. The District, as a public agency, may sell each of
the two parcels without a parcel map unless Woodside makes an individual
determination based upon substantial evidence that public policy necessitates a
parcel map. The Town of Woodside was aware of, zoned, and planned for the
eventual sale and development of these parcels. The parcels also each have public
road access.
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is a public agency, created by voter
mandate November 7, 1972 (Santa Clara County) and July 7, 1976 (San Mateo
County). The District's enabling legislation begins at California Public Resources
Code Section 5500 and the Santa Clara County Local Agency Formation
Commission is the lead agency in matters involving the District's organization and
reorganization. The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has the power to
tax and raise money; it may enter into contracts, hire a staff and acquire real
property; it may exercise police powers to regulate activities occurring within
District lands. It is an independent special district. A special district is "any
agency of the state for the local performance or proprietary functions within limited
boundaries." Government Code § 1627(d).
The plain statutory language of Government Code § 66428 generally exempts the
District from the requirements of a parcel map. Had the legislature intended a
narrow reading, excluding public agencies such as the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District, they could have simply used the term "city or county."
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The principals of Enshallah possess a unique combination of
skills important to school districts in the disposition of surplus
school sites. From the preliminary analysis of the district's sites
and needs to the close of escrow or signed lease agreement,
Enshallah provides quality, personalized service to ensure that
each site obtains the maximum revenue return to the district.
Examples of the range of services offered include guidance and
assistance to a district's property advisory committee, legal
noticing, Naylor negotiations, neighborhood and community
input meetings, city process and approvals,and marketing
plans and implementation.
Enshallah began consulting to school districts in 1982
when they were selected by the Palo Alto Unified School
District to analyze eight surplus school sites and develop a
disposition strategy.The results exceeded all expectations and
established a reputation for outstanding service that motivates
school districts to rehire Enshallah time and again.
Vice President Thomas Shannon Geraldine Steinberg,president Jean Gallup, marketing and
joined Enshallah in 1982 after of Enshallah since 1981,has served development coordinator,came to
earning his MBA from Stanford as the project leader for more than Enshallah three years ago with
University.A CPA and a licensed 20 surplus school site dispositions. experience in construction admin-
real estate broker,Mr.Shannon A graduate of Stanford Law istration.Ms.Gallup acts as liaison
performs sales contract and lease School and a member of the Cali- at the staff level with school district
negotiations, public auction fornia bar,she is well versed in personnel,civil engineers,city
administration,financial and both the Government and Edu- planning and public works depart-
marketing analyses and construc- cation Codes pertinent to leasing, ments,outside consultants and
tion management. sales and Naylor negotiations for escrow companies.As surplus
school properties. properties are sold or leased,she
A former Santa Clara County coordinates the marketing and
Supervisor and member of the advertising program and maintains
County Planning Commission,she an on-going relationship with pro-
has worked directly with staff and spective buyers from first inquiry
councils for fifteen different cities, through close of escrow.
gaining an insider's view of the local
government process.Her experi-
ence in conflict resolution with
special interest and community
groups is of special benefit to
school districts sensitive to com-
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Enshallah has successfully addressed the needs of school the cooperation of local government, gathering community
districts through its personalized service,thorough analysis support,and obtaining favorable zoning or use permits prior
and innovative disposition strategies.Whether the school dis- to marketing the site.
trict is leasing or selling, Enshallah strives to add the most value The following case histories selected from more than
to a property before its disposition.This may include securing twenty successful dispositions illustrate a variety of sales or
leasing strategies which Enshallah has provided to its clients.
Retail Lot Sales
PALO ALTO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Site: Crescent Park
This 4.9 acre parcel is located in a beautiful 24 fully improved lots in a public bid session.
residential area of Palo Alto. Most of Palo Alto By so doing,the District received an additional
has been developed and only a few"infill" one million dollars beyond the anticipated
sites remain available for new housing. Rather profit from the sale of the parcel.
than sell the entire parcel to one developer, Enshallah has since repeated this very
Enshallah advised the District to proceed with successful disposition strategy at seven other
subdividing the site into single family lots, school sites achieving top land prices for the ,
installing the streets and utilities and selling area and thereby maximizing revenues to the
school districts.
Sales Brochure
Negotiated Lease with Option to Purchase
BELMONT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Site: McDougal
The McDougal School is located in a hilly, Enshallah found a private school for dyslexic
residential area in the City of Belmont. Due to children to lease the school buildings with an
the narrow windy roads, poor access and option to purchase.Through a "reciprocal use
potential loss of needed playing fields,the agreement,"the City of Belmont agreed to
neighbors and the community rallied together purchase three acres of playing fields while
to resist residential development. Given this allowing the private school the use of the fields
anti-growth sentiment it seemed impossible to during school hours.Subsequently,the private
gather support for disposition of this site. school has exercised its option and has pur-
Enshallah overcame this resistance by contact- chased the buildings with the aid of attractive
ing and meeting with City officials along with financing from the School District.This cooper-
twelve different active citizen groups. ative solution met the needs of the City,the
Seeking an equitable solution for all, neighbors and the School District and
enhanced community relations.
McDougal School
Sale of Surplus Site for Commercial Development
MOUNTAIN VIEW-LOS ALTOS UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Site: Mountain View High School
In November 1985,after receiving no bids at a able to identify the issues which made the ini-
public auction,the Mountain View—Los Altos tial offering unattractive.After revising the
Union High School District contracted with terms of sale, Enshallah negotiated a sale for
Enshallah to sell the former Mountain View the School District at a price that was over one
High School,a site of 11 acres, in downtown million dollars more than the price originally
Mountain View. By personally interviewing published for the auction. Enshallah continued
fourteen developers who had expressed to assist the District until the purchaser and
an earlier interest in the purchase of the school City agreed on a development plan and close - -
but who did not submit a bid, Enshallah was of escrow was completed. - -- = - -
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CUPERTINO UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
Site: Doyle School Site
The sale of the Doyle School Site began when this strategy, Enshallah gathered community
the Cupertino Union School District entered support and successfully negotiated with ten _ '
into a Purchase Option Agreement with the different public agencies through a maze of -- -__-
Cupertino Educational Endowment Founda- approval steps in order to: i)complete the � ..�
tion,a non-profit agency which provides purchase of the 3.5 acres for the Foundation; `
additional monies to the District.The Founda- ii)obtain permission to bridge the creek from f
tion then contracted with Enshallah to propose the State Department of Fish and Game andr �`.i y
a disposition strategy and to market the site. the Santa Clara Valley Water District; and,
Enshallah proposed enlarging the site by acquir- iii)secure the access to the site through an SCHOOL
ing 3.5 acres of unused County land across an easement with the park district. Interviews were SfrE
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adjacent creek and negotiating access through then conducted with interested developers and
a third contiguous property, owned by a quasi- as a result of the assemblage,the Foundation A"cc ss . s
public park district.To assure the viability of significantly increased the value and proceeds :
generated from the sale of the site.
Site Plan ACQUIRED
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*"We've come a long way with Enshallah. Our Board carefully studied their recommenda-
tions and decided to go forward with Enshallah's innovative sales strategy of subdividing a
surplus site into single family lots. We were tremendously pleased with the outcome.//
Carolyn Tucher
President,Board of Education
Palo Alto Unified School District
The best testimonialfor
//ln retrospect, it was a 'done deal'from the start. Enshallah knew exactly where we neededEnshallah'sperformance
to go and how to get there. I'd welcome the opportunity to work with them again.// Unusually high number of
John Brackett repeat contracts • •
Business Manager its past clients.
Mountain View—Los Altos Union School District For additional inf• •
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for the sale of our surplus sites. I truly appreciate what they're doing for this District.// •
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Superintendent
Cupertino Union School District
Geraldine F.Stei,
PRINCIPAL
Enshallah
Real Estate-Consulting-Development
60 Pierce Avenue
San Jose,CA 95110
(408)295-9880
FAX(408)295-5928
Consulting
Enshallah's in-house capabilities offer school climate,the current real estate market and the - Site Analyses
districts a wide range of in-depth consulting most advantageous long-range financial
services. Each site is evaluated for its highest benefits for the district. - Disposition Strategies
and best use in light of the existing political - Political Evaluations
- Financial Implications
Marketing
After a school district decides on disposition, packaging along with a carefully planned mar- - Creative Sales Strategies
Enshallah creates an individual plan for max- keting strategy results in unusually high,often - Targeted Advertising
imizing the value of each site.This thoughtful above market level,revenues for the client.
• Service Oriented
• Extensive Mailing List
• Implementation and Closu
Brokerage
and Financing
Enshallah's president and vice president are action are structured to maximize the school - Licensed Brokers
both licensed real estate brokers in the State of district's goals. By combining the school dis-
California and experienced in determining the trict's needs with attractive terms to buyers, - Qualify buyers
most attractive selling terms to both developers a highly competitive interest in the sites is , Negotiate terms of sale
and individual buyers.Purchasers'qualifica- generated which ultimately garners the - Create financing alternativ-
tions are evaluated and the terms of the trans- highest revenue.
Development
In addition to the school district consulting local government regulations. Enshallah's
projects, Enshallah is a developer of its own understanding of the risks inherent in develop- - Development Expertise
projects.This practical hands-on development ment enables it to attractively structure a - Land Subdivision Skills
experience provides Enshallah with current school district sale. - Renovation Experience
information on the marketplace along with - Knowledge of Governmer
Regulations
ENSHALLAH
Statement of Experience
The successful sale, lease or joint venture development of real property in
today's real estate market requires more than implementing traditional
sales or leasing procedures. A property consultant must have a working
knowledge of the real estate market, real estate development processes,
political climate, land use planning, finance, State and local laws relating
to public agencies, and an ability to work with a governing board.
Enshallah has successfully demonstrated these skills over the last eleven
years in working with school districts. The projects described below
demonstrate the variety of individualized strategies which Enshallah has
created to meet the needs of its client.
Creative Dispositions -Auctioning Individual Lots
Enshallah conceived and pioneered the innovative concept of subdividing
surplus school sites into single family lots, installing streets and utilities
and offering for sale by auction, fully improved individual lots. After
receiving record high prices for the Palo Alto Unified School District, the
Cupertino Union School District contracted with Enshallah to study its
surplus properties. Since 1985, Enshallah has executed eight contracts
with the Cupertino Union School District and has successfully sold its
surplus sites by again auctioning single family, fully improved lots at
record high prices.
In both districts, a general plan change, zoning change and a subdivision
map were obtained for each site. Streets and utilities were installed and
each custom lot was sold individually at auction which generated a price
significantly higher than that which would have been realized through a
sale of the raw land. Highlights of the marketing strategy included
community input meetings, site development, mass marketing and highly
successful public bid sessions. At one site, Inverness, 53 lots were sold
in two nights and all 53 closed escrow one month later.
Working with Subconsultants
Since 1989, Enshallah has been working with the Laguna Salada Union
School District in Pacifica on the disposal of four sites. One hillside site,
the former Crespi School, was mapped for a subdivision of 58 lots prior to
seeking a buyer. The city approval process has required selection and
supervision of civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, and consultants for
traffic, hydrology and view studies as well as negotiations with adjoining
land owners concerning easement rights. The site has been successfully
marketed and sold.
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Statement of Experience (continued)
Lease Negotiations
In 1989, the Campbell Union School District engaged Enshallah to
analyze its surplus sites and provide a disposition strategy. After studying
all of the District's properties and documenting all surplus land, our
strategy focused on the disposition of one prime surplus site, the former
Hamilton School, which had recently been incorporated into the
redevelopment area of the City of Campbell. After successful
negotiations with the City of Campbell on an appropriate zoning
designation, the District offered the site for long term ground lease. A 60
year ground lease was negotiated with Home Depot. The terms included
sales participation benefits for the District thus ensuring a long term
income stream that will increase with inflation.
For the last two years, Enshallah has acted as a leasing consultant to the
Campbell Union High School District. We have successfully leased two
high schools which now generate approximately $720,000 in annual lease
revenues to the District. We have been retained by this District on a
continuing basis to handle all property leasing matters. Currently we are
researching the possibility of leasing an unused portion of the
administration center to a private sector tenant.
Assemblage and Property Enhancement.
Enshallah was engaged by the Cupertino Educational Endowment
Foundation to enhance the former Doyle school site for the benefit of the
Foundation and ultimately the school district. The ten acre site was next
to Lawrence Expressway and had a creek running through it. Enshallah's
efforts to create an attractive marketable parcel included negotiating the
purchase of an adjacent parcel and securing access rights from another
adjoining property owner. It was necessary to coordinate eleven different
governmental jurisdictions and organizations which had control over the
development process including de-annexing the additional parcel from
the City of San Jose so that all parcels were in the same jurisdiction.
The Foundation had purchased the property from the school district for
the appraised value of 3.0 million dollars. After Enshallah completed its
enhancement plan, the Foundation sold the property for 7.4 million dollars
thereby creating over 3.0 million dollars of net proceeds for the
Foundation. Presently over 40 luxury homes exist on the site and share
the benefits of a newly renovated swim club with the surrounding
neighborhood.
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Statement of Experience (continued)
Seeking Development Proposals
In 1990, the Sunnyvale School District contracted with Enshallah to
analyze eight school sites and determine the highest and best use of
each site. After evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of each site
and the District's future needs and student demographics, one site,
DeAnza, was selected for long term leasing and another site, Benner, was
marked for sales disposition. The Benner School Site (11 acres) had
many alternative development options. Enshallah recommended
securing a waiver of the required public bidding process from the State
Board of Education to enable the District to seek a variety of development
proposals. Enshallah then marketed the site through the RFP negotiated
bid process, evaluated nine proposals and then finalized an option and
sale agreement on the proposal which best satisfied the District's needs.
The sale closed escrow in December, 1992 and generated approximately
$10,500,000 for the District.
Negotiations with Public Agencies
In 1987, Enshallah became the property consultant to the Union School
District in San Jose. Three sites were identified for disposition: Parker;
Fowler and Vineland. The sale of the Parker site involved negotiations
with the County under its public agency rights to purchase surplus school
property. The County purchased the site for the future home of the
Children's Shelter.
The Fowler site (16 acres) and the Vineland site (11 acres) were sold for
record high prices to residential developers. Work on these two sites
involved intricate negotiations with the City of San Jose in order for a
branch library site to be located at Vineland and a public park at Fowler.
The development agreement negotiated with the City included traffic
allocations for both of these sites. This assured the buyers that their
projects would not be delayed or subject to the completion of Highway 85
and thus added significant value to each site. Enshallah also represented
this District as consultant when the Traffic Authority was negotiating for
easement rights over the Athenour site in this District.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-94-108
Meeting 94-28
October 26, 1994
AGENDA ITEM
Application for a Santa Clara County Historical Project Grant -the Homestead House at the
Picchetti Ranch Area of Monte Bello Open Space Preserve 4
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the attached resolution approving the application for a Santa Clara County Historical
Project Grant to stabilize and restore the Homestead House at Picchetti Ranch.
DISCUSSION
The Santa Clara County Historical Heritage Commission is accepting grant applications under
its Historical Project funding program. Approximately $500,000 is available county wide.
Eligible projects must be in a county park, or in a park within the geographical limits of the
county, and be open to all county residents on an equal basis. Projects must also promote and
encourage the appreciation, recognition, and preservation of cultural, historical, archaeological,
and natural resources in Santa Clara County. Previous grants under this program were used to
assist with the restoration of Woodhills at Fremont Older Open Space Preserve and the
fermentation building at Picchetti Ranch. A grant for furnishing of the interior of the Grant
House at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve was also obtained through this program.
The Homestead House, also called the Old House, is the oldest structure at Picchetti Ranch.
It was built around 1880 by Vincenso and Secondo Picchetti, Italian immigrants who acquired
the land in the early 1870's. Picchetti Ranch is the last remaining historically significant winery
in Santa Clara Valley. It is an excellent example of a family operated ranch and winery of the
type prevalent in the valley at the turn of the century. The Picchetti family operated the winery `
property for 72 years, until 1971. Picchetti Ranch is listed in the National Register of Historic
Places.
The proposed grant project includes installing a concealed concrete foundation system, replacing
deteriorated wood, providing additional framing as needed to make the structure safe, repairing
windows and doors, upgrading electrical and plumbing as necessary, providing a wheelchair
ramp, interior and exterior painting, and interpretive signs.
The restored house will be incorporated into the District's interpretive hikes and`walks program.
Visitors will only be allowed into the house during District docent led tours. This will protect
the interior from damage and eliminate the need for staffing. Preserve visitors will also be able
to look inside the door and windows, and read the outdoor displays when the entire winery
complex is open to the public.
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The cost estimate for the project is approximately $120,000 including plans and specifications.
Plans for the project would be developed by an architect specializing in historic preservation.
The grant application deadline is November 15, 1994.
Staff will have an opportune to make an oral presentation to the Historical Heritage
opportunity P g
Commission. The commission will make its funding recommendations to the Board of
Supervisors in February or March of 1995.
Prepared by:
Sheryl Marioni Cochran, Open Space Planner
Contact person:
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS
UNDER THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY HISTORICAL
PROJECT FUNDING PROGRAM FOR THE FOLLOWING
PROJECT: HOMESTEAD HOUSE HISTORIC RESTORATION
WHEREAS, the County of Santa Clara provides grant funds for projects that
promote and encourage the appreciation, recognition, and preservation of cultural, historical,
archaeological, and natural resources in Santa Clara County; and
WHEREAS, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District assures that the proposed
historic preservation project is located within the county, is open to all county residents on an
equal basis, and that the property is dedicated as public open space in perpetuity; and
WHEREAS, if the grant is awarded, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
will enter into an agreement with the County of Santa Clara for implementation of the project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors hereby:
1. Approves the filing of an application under the Historical Project Funding program
for the Homestead House Historic Restoration project; and
2. Certifies that the District is able to comply with the provisions of the Historical
Project Agreement; and
3. Certifies that the District will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the
project; and
4. Appoints the general manager as agent of the District to conduct all negotiations, and
execute and submit all documents which may be necessary for the application and,
if approved, completion of the aforementioned project.
Open Space
R-94-109 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 94-28
October 26, 1994
AGENDA ITEM
Cancellation of November 23 Regular Meeting
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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Cancel your November 23 Regular Meeting.
DISCUSSION
Your November 23 Regular Meeting falls on the evening before Thanksgiving, and according
to your Rules of Procedure, is to be cancelled or rescheduled. At this time, it appears that it
will not be necessary to reschedule the November 23 meeting. If it does become necessary
to have a second meeting in November, staff would recommend Wednesday, November 16
as the date for the meeting.
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Prepared by:
Jean H. Fiddes, Administrative Services Manager
Contact person:
Same as above
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Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
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FROM: C. Britton, General Manager
DATE: October 21, 1994
SUBJECT: FYI
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
October 19, 1994
Mr. Dixon Collins
Skylonda Fitness Center
16350 Skyline Boulevard
Woodside, CA 94062
Dear Mr. Collins:
The October issue of Prevention magazine was brought to my attention, as it contains an article
regarding Skylonda Fitness Center. I'm sure that this kind of publicity is of great value to your
operation.
Unfortunately, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District was not mentioned in the article,
nor were the photos of District land identified as such. This is despite the fact that many of the hikes take
place on District land, and at least two of the photos were of District preserves.
While you presumably do not have control over such an article's content, such mention would be
most appropriate so that readers are not confused and given the impression that the hikes take place only
on Skylonda property, or that Skylonda has a pond and deck. Where appropriate,I think it is very
important that photos include mention of the fact that the area photographed is on District land.
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I'd also like to take this opportunity to remind you that any future photo shoots proposed to take
place on District land will require a permit and fee. Please call our main office at(415) 691-1200 at least
one week in advance so that the arrangements can be made.
Si cerel
L. Fitton `
General Manager
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cc: Board of Directors, MROSD
Mark Bricklin, Editor, Prevention Magazine
Open Space . . . for room to breathe 20th Anniversary - 1972-1992
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX: 415-691-0485
General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginnv Babbitt"Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
October 13, 1994
Ms, Jocelyn Combs
President, Board of Directors
East Bay Regional Park District
2950 Peralta Oaks Court
P.O. Box 5381 l
Oakland, CA 94605-0381
Dear Ms. Combs:
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, itis my
great pleasure to present to you our Board Resolution of Commendation, commemorating the 60th
Anniversary of the East Bay Regional Park District and the 25th Anniversary of the Regional Park
Foundation.
The accomplishments of the East Bay Regional Park District have set the standard for all other
such districts on a local,regional, and national basis. Our own district owes much to East Bay for
providing the preeminent example and model of how an open space district should be created and
managed.
From each member of the Board and staff of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, we
offer our congratulations and best wishes for the future. We look forward to continuing our good
relationship with the East Bay Regional Park District, and to the accomplishment of our common
ongoing goal of preserving and providing parks, recreation, and open space for the entire.Bay Area.
Sincerely,
Ginny Babbitt
President
GB/mcs
cc: Board of Directors, MROSD
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone: 415-691-1200 FAX: 4157691-0485
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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ASSEMBLY
CALIFORNIA FORNIA LEGISLATURE
October 7, 1994
K. Jacqueline Sgeier
Representing
San Mateo County
Ms. Betty Ettinger ASSEMBLY MAJORITY WHIP
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Local Services Section
1416 Ninth St., Rm 1448-1
P.O. Box 942896
Sacramento, Ca 94296-0001
RE: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Soda Springs Corridor Acquisition Project
Grant
Dear Ms. Ettinger:
I am pleased to express my strong support for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District's Habitat Conservation Fund grant application for the Soda Springs Corridor
Acquisition Project.
The proposed acquisitions will directly protect some beautiful and sensitive riparian habitats in
Soda Springs Canyon, and will also preserve an uninterrupted wildlife corridor in prime deer
and mountain lion country, linking important habitat and water resources. With increasing
subdivision and proposed housing development in this region, it is ever-more important to
preserve the natural environment and uninterrupted greenbelt corridors in order to maintain
the balance between the use of the surrounding area by humans and the integrity of the
wildlife habitat.
There is widespread public support for this project, and the acquisitions in the projects are a
high priority for the District. In fact, they were originally part of an application for an
Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation grant from the California Transportation
Commission, and although the grant application was successful, these acquisitions were
deleted from the project due to a reduction in the grant award from the original requested
amount.
I urge you to ensure that the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District receive funding for
the Soda Springs Corridor Acquisition Project.
Date
he best,
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E SPEIER Assemblywoman
JS.jb
State Capitol 220 South Spruce Avenue,Suite 101
Sacramento,CA 94249-0001 South San Francisco,CA 94080
(916)445-8020 (415)871-4100
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October 7, 1994
Ms. Betty Ettinger
Department of Parks and Recreation
Local Services Section
1416 Ninth Street, Room 1448-1
Sacramento, CA 95814
Dear Ms. Ettinger:
I write in support of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District's Habitat Conservation Fund grant application
for the Soda Springs corridor Acquisition Project.
The proposed acquisitions will protect some beautiful
and sensitive riparian habitats in Soda Springs Canyon and
will also preserve an uninterrupted wildlife corridor in
prime deer and mountain lion country, linking important
habitat and water resources. with increasing subdivision and
proposed housing development in this region, it is
increasingly important to preserve this natural environment
and uninterrupted greenbelt corridors.
I've been informed that these acquisitions were
originally part of an application for an Environmental
Enhancement and Mitigation grant from the California
Transportation Commission (CTC) ; however, these acquisitions
were deleted from the project due to a reduction in the grant
award from the original requested amount.
Thanks for your kind attention to the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District's grant request.
Regards,
Tom Campbell
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October 7, 1994
Ms. Betty Ettinger
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Local Services Section
P.O. Box 942896
Sacramento, CA 94296-0001
Dear Ms. Ettinger:
I am writing to express my strong support for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's
Habitat Conservation Fund grant application for the Soda Springs Corridor Acquisition Project.
I am happy to support this project a second time, the first time being a part of an Environmental
Enhancement and Mitigation grant from the California Transportation Commission. While this
application was successful, these acquisitions were deleted form the project due to a reduction
in the grant award from the original requested amount.
There is widespread public support for this project, and the acquisitions in this project are a high
priority for the District. The proposed acquisitions will directly protect some beautiful and
sensitive riparian habitats in Soda Springs Canyon, and will also preserve an uninterrupted
wildlife corridor in prime deer and mountain lion country, linking important habitat and water
resources. With increasing subdivision and proposed housing development in this region, it is
more important than ever to preserve the natural environment and uninterrupted greenbelt
corridors in order to maintain the balance between the use of the surrounding area by humans
and the integrity of the wildlife habitat.
Acquisition of the Soda Springs Corridor would be a great benefit to our region, and I strongly
support the application by the Midpeninsula. Regional Open Space District.
Sincerely,
Byron D. Sher
Assemblyman
21st District
BDS/swp
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Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: C. Britton, General Manager
DATE: October 26, 1994 I
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, I eena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko, Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
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Whole Access Quarterly
f "...because the world belongs to everyone."
I
i
The Official Newsletter of Whole Access Summer/Fail 1994
H ar ry Dean was the Founding Board President and
Memorial Award member of Whole Access until his
death in March 1992. The award was
accepted by his wife, Dorothy (Dottie ):
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At the 11th Annual California
Recreational Trails Conference, held j
at Asilomar (March, 18-20, 1994), -
Phyllis Cangemi presented the first
Harry Dean Memorial Award on
behalf of Whole Access and the AV
Eleventh Annual California Trails ` y%
Conference to the Telephone ,- Y
Pioneers of America - Region-2
(California and Nevada) for their
outstanding efforts to make trails -
accessible to all people.
Phyllis Cangerni, Mike Jackson (San
The Telephone Pioneers is a Diego Bike Trails Coordinator) & Dorothy
voluntary organization of retired j Dean at the CA Trails Conf. in Asilomar.
telephone company employees who
provide volunteer labor for a wide
variety of projects. Over the years, "It is with deep appreciation and
they have played a major role in love that I acknowledge the
initiating and building trails that naming of this award in honor of
have allowed people of all abilities to my husband, Harry Dean. He
experience natural areas first-hand. would be deeply touched and very
grateful to have his name
Harry Dean, Jr., a landscape associated with an award which
architect and planner for the San celebrates those who strive for
Mateo County Parks Department access to nature for all people.
until his retirement in March 1991,
(Continued on page 2)
Whole Access Quarterly Page 2
j anonymous donor presented Whole
Access with a $1,100 check, matching
{Continued from page 1} all donations received from June 1 to
June 15. Donations are still coming in.
For more information about the If you haven't yet contributed to the
Telephone Pioneers' trail Principal Payment Fund, it's not too
volunteer work and other late! (Coupon on page 7.)
programs, In fact, a special Building Fund
Contact: Robert R. Rezak, Money Market Account has been
Vice President, Region 2, established. We encourage all friends
Telephone Pioneers of of Whole Access to make a donation to
America, Pacific Bell the building fund anytime during the
year.
Address: 140 Montgomery All donors to the Principal Payment
Street, Suite 1822, Fund will be gratefully acknowledged
San Francisco, CA 94105 in the Fall 1994 issue of Whole Access
Quarterly.
Telephone: (415) 542-2888
Take Pride In California
Award
Phyllis Cangemi and Board member,
Principal Payment Fund Wim de Wit, accepted the Take
Pride in California Award on be-
Campaign half of Whole Access on March 7,
1994 at the Railroad Museum in
Sacramento. Governor Wilson's wife,
Jim Lord Landscaping, Drs. Brugos j Gayle, made the presentation. (see
and Krauss Dental Offices and photo next pg.)
Schlage Lock were Whole Access
corporate sponsors for the 1994 Human The inscription reads:
Race at Coyote Point Park on May 7th. "In Recognition of Outstanding
Human Race sponsors contributed over Volunteer Stewardship of California's
$800 to the Principal Payment Precious and Irreplaceable Natural and
Fund, along with 60 other donors who Cultural Resources. "
helped us reach the $ 8,600 mark. An (Continued on page 3)
Whole Access Quarterly Page 3
(Continued from page 2)
Board (also known as the ("Access
The Take Pride in California Award is ! Board") assembled a group of
a Cooperative Program of the State of individuals from disability, business,
California Department of Parks and and public parks organizations to
Recreation and American Express. make recommendations on park
accessibility standards.
.w,•`r Their report is now available from the
Access Board for a 90 day Public
w Review period, ending December
�t 20, 199
Single print copies of the full report
are available by calling the Access
Board's automated publications order
� . . . �' line.
Professionals and advocates who have
opinions and/or technical expertise
Board Member, Wim de Wit (Ieft) holds concerning outdoor accessibility
:Take Pride in California plaque awarded issues are urged to participate in this
Ito Whole Access. Wim and Executive process to help the Access Board
Director, Phyllis Cangemi arejoined by
Gayle Wilson (right) and Randi Kirshbaum adopt the most comprehensive
bf American Express. accessibility standards possible.
Comments Sought on Call: * 1-800-USA ABLE, or
Park Standards (202) 272-5434
(202) 272-5449 (TDD -text
Dec. 20 - Deadline telephone).
The Americans With Disabilities Write: the committee c/o
Act (1990) has led to increased A.T.B.C.B., 1131 F Street, NW,
interest in developing standards Washington, DC 20004-1111;
that specifically address outdoor FAX: (202) 272-5447.
environments, including trails.
In 1993, the U.S. Architectural & (Continued on page 4)
Transportation Barriers Compliance
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Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
For Immediate Release Contact: Malcolm Smith
October 28, 1994 Public Affairs Manager
(415)691-1200
Open Space District Re-Opens Historic
Jones Road Trail Above Los Gatos
Los Altos, CA -- The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has re-opened the historic Jones Road
Trail on the St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve in the hills above Los Gatos, connecting the community to
Lexington Reservoir County Park, and the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. f
Prior to the cooperative acquisition of St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve in 1982 by the District and
the Town, the historic alignment of Jones Road provided a popular trail route for Los Gatos residents. When the
preserve was acquired, the agreement required that a fence be built between the preserve and the private lands of
the adjacent Novitiate, thus cutting off a portion of Jones Road. A bypass trail was built to provide access to the
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preserve, but it has been difficult to accommodate multi-use due to the trail's narrow width, steep side slopes,
and unexpectedly heavy use. The trail was designated"walk-only"to allow for multi-use.
Earlier this year, the District approved the acquisition of less than an acre of Novitiate land, which
allowed reconstruction of the historic road alignment, and the subsequent re-opening of Jones Road Trail. The
Town of Los Gatos was instrumental in contacting the Novitiate and in setting the framework for the
acquisition. The trail has been open since late September, and construction of a new fence separating the 1/3-
mile-long trail from Novitiate land is underway.
The District has desired a re-opening of this trail since the preserve was purchased, said Pete Siemens,
District Director for Ward 1 which includes Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, and Saratoga. "Fortunately, the District
was able to acquire a small parcel from the Novitiate and bring this project forward. Providing a trail suitable
and safe for all visitors was a top priority for the District, and for me. One of our next priorities is to provide
better access to the El Sereno Open Space Preserve. "
Open Space . . . for room to breathe - 20th Anniversary - 1972-1992
330 Distel Circle - Los Altos, California 94022-1404 - Phone:415-691-1200 - FAX: 415-691-0485 S
General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
The historic use of Jones Road goes back an estimated 150 years, when it was one of the only passable
routes into the mountains in this area. It is believed that the original trail was established even earlier by Indians
who lived in the vicinity.
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, extending from the City of San Carlos to the Town of
Los Gatos, is a public agency which has preserved over 36,000 acres of diverse open space and manages 23 open
space preserves.
Funding is provided by a small share of the annual total property tax revenues collected within District
boundaries. The District permanently protects wildlife habitat,watershed, and a variety of ecosystems,restores
damaged natural resources,,and provides trail improvements for passive recreational use by the public. The
District's goals are to acquire a continuous greenbelt of protected open space lands for public use and enjoyment,
and to preserve open space for future generations to enjoy.There are approximately 20,000-30,000 acres of land
still at risk of being lost to development within the District's planning area.
The District is divided into seven geographic wards,each represented for a four year term by an elected
Board member. The Board holds public meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 7:30
p.m.,at the District offices.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
For Immediate Release Contact: Malcolm Smith
October 25, 1994 _ Public Affairs Manager
(415) 691-1200
Open Space District To Hold Public Workshop On Trail Use
At E1 Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve
Los Altos, CA --The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has scheduled an on-site
public workshop to discuss trail use issues at the El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve. The
workshop is scheduled for Saturday,November 5, 1994 at 9:30 a.m. and will take place at the preserve's
Gordon Mill Trailhead(gate#CM03) on Skyline Boulevard(Route 35)approximately 2.9 miles north
of Route 84 (Woodside Road). In the event of rain, please call (415) 691-2153, extension 611, for
cancellation or rescheduling information.
This workshop is a follow-up to a public information meeting held on October 19 by the District
Board of Directors' Use and Management Committee. District staff is currently in the process of
formulating a trail plan for this preserve, which will be included in its Comprehensive Use and
Management Plan. The on-site workshop will involve exploring trails on a portion of the preserve to
determine their suitability for inclusion in the Comprehensive Use and Management Plan, as well as
discussions on proposed realignments of steep portions of trail. It is expected that the workshop will be
completed by 12:30 p.m.
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District,extending from the City of San Carlos to the
Town of Los Gatos, is a public agency which has preserved over 36,000 acres of diverse open space and
manages 23 open space preserves.
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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
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Funding is provided by a small share of the annual total property tax revenues collected within
District boundaries. The District permanently protects wildlife habitat,watershed, and a variety of
ecosystems,restores damaged natural resources, and provides trail improvements for passive recreational
use by the public. The District's goals are to acquire a continuous greenbelt of protected open space lands
for public use and enjoyment, and to preserve open space for future generations to enjoy. There are
approximately 20,000-30,000 acres of land still at risk of being lost to development within the District's
planning area.
The District is divided into seven geographic wards,each represented for a four year term by an
elected Board member. The Board holds public meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each
month at 7:30 p.m., at the District offices.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
October 24, 1994
Ms. Barbara Rice
Executive Director
Bay Area Ridge Trail Council
311 California Street, Suite 510
San Francisco, CA 94101
Dear Barbara:
In case you haven't seen it, enclosed is a copy of a recent press release regarding a major
acquisition by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District.
I bring this to your attention because the acquisition includes what will be a section of Ridge
Trail that will link the 10,000-acre Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve with over 3,700 acres of the
County's Almaden Quicksilver Park. This is another example of how a relatively short segment of trail
(in this case probably about a mile or so) can be so strategically important.
If you have the opportunity, it might be useful to your constituents to mention the District's
acquisition in an upcoming issue of Ridge Lines. Let me know if you need additional information.
Sincerely,
f,
Malcolm Smith
Public Affairs Manager
MS/mcs
cc: Craig Britton
Open Space . . . for room to breathe 20th Anniversary 1972-1992
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone: 415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485
Genera!Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
October 20, 1994
Odel T. King Jr., Manager
Local Assistance Section
State of California - Resources Agency
Department of Parks and Recreation
P. O. Box 942896
Sacramento, CA 94296-0001
Attention: Betty Ettinger, Project Officer
Subject: Proposed Addition to Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve - Mt. Umunhurn Area
Lands of Jamison (Jacques Ridge Project) Advance Payment Request
Dear Ms. Ettinger:
I am pleased to report that we have an executed agreement to purchase the entire 907 acre
Jacques Ridge property from Joan Lee Jamison. Accordingly, I have attached copies of the
following documentation for your review:
(1) Fee appraisal, dated August 23, 1994, as prepared by Robert C. Reese &
Associates, MAI.
(2) Agreement to Purchase Real Property executed by Ms. Jamison on September
27, 1994 and approved by the District Board of Directors on October 12, 1994
by Resolution 94-35 (copy also attached).
NOTE: Copies of current preliminary title reports for the property are
attached as Exhibits A and B to the Agreement to Purchase Real Property.
(3) Copy of District staff report R-94-102, dated October 12, 1994.
(4) Copy of agreement (for cooperative property acquisition) between the District
and the County of Santa Clara, executed by the District Board of Directors on
October 12, 1994, by Resolution 94-36, (copy also attached). This agreement
has not yet been executed by the County, but approval is expected at their
meeting of November 1, 1994.
(5) Completed Payment Request form DPR 212 (Rev. 2/91) for escrow advance of
the entire $1,000,000 in grant funds for the subject property.
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This documentation, except for the payment request, should also suffice for the current grant
of$230,000 awarded to the County of Santa Clara for the same project. It is anticipated that
they will separately request an advance into escrow.
As stipulated in the Agreement to Purchase Real Property, escrow is slated to close on
December 16, 1994 and I respectfully request that the entire $1,000,000 amount of the
District's grant be advanced into escrow to expedite the closing. I would like to point out
the District's exemplary record (and audit compliance) to request that the full amount of the
grant be advanced into escrow. I will forward a copy of the District's escrow instructions
when they are prepared.
Thank you for your continuing assistance and cooperation with our grant projects.
Sin rely;
L. Craig Britton
General Manager
LCB:snd
cc: MROSD Board of Directors
County of Santa Clara,
Attn: Frank Fenton
Claims No 94-10
Meeting 84-28
| Date: (]ct. 2G. 18S4
REVISED
K8|DPEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
6591 126.11 Alpine Awards Uniform Expense
6592 80.00 Randy Anderson Reimbursement--Resource Document
0593 45.18 Barron Park Supply Company Field Supplies
6584 707.28 Big Creek Lumber Company Redwood Split Rail
0595 384.00 Bi||'sTbwinQ & Recovery Vehicle Towing 8an/imes
6598 2.210.08 LouieBordi Equipment Rental
6597 1.440.00 Building Abatement Amm|ybos Abeotoa Consulting Services
6588 322.63 State of California, Department of Vehicle Procurement Fee
General Services
6599 179.99 California Water Service Company Water Service
� 6800 2'710'000.00 Chicago Title Company Land Purchase--Jamison
8601 02.23 Coastal Ford Tractor Tractor Parts
� 0602 48.86 Annette Coleman Reimbursement--Office Supplies
�
� 6803 200.00 Communication &Control, Inc. Utilities
�
� 6004 52151 Continuing Education of the Bar Resource Documents
� 6005 4.725.48 Design Concepts Design and Production ofBrochures
and Bulletin Board
� 6000 1.785.00 Divine Catering Staff Recognition Event
� 8607 320.00 The Dublin Group. Inc. ConnpuberTnaining-D.Top|ay.
�
A. Coleman and [}. Gmnguinatti
�
� 0608 700.00 First American Title Guaranty Company Preliminary Title Reports �
8608 2.880.00 First Interstate Bank Note Paying Agent Fees
6610 98.28 David8. Fisher Legal Services
6611 0.54 Foster Bros. Security Syobsmo. Inc. Lock
6612 147.30 G| Trucking Company Freight Services
6613 42.80 G& K Son/|neo Shop Towel Service �
6014 1.118.22 Gould Architects Consulting Services �
0615 45.00 Keith Guitiarrez Docent Training
0616 227.38 NonetteHenko Reim buroennent-SteffRecognition Event �
6617 54.13 Interstate Traffic Control Products Signs �
6818 1.537.15 JedaPub|iooUono Brochure Printing
6619 65.04 Emma Johnson Private Vehicle Expense �
6620 83.86 Kinko'n Printing
8621 3.318.37 Ron LabeUch Company, Inc. Brokers Services �
8622 135.04 Langley Hills Quarry Base Rock �
6623 688.53 Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Photocopier Maintenance Agreement
6624 384.65 Los Altos Garbage Company DumnpoterRerua| �
6625 239.23 K8cGrathRenhCorp Skyline Office Rental �
6626 1.200.00 Metro Real Estate Research Appraisal Services
6827 71.39 Monogram Sanitation Sanitation Supplies
6828 58.19 Mountain View Garden Center Field Supplies
6629 37.00 Murray 8/ Murray Legal Services
0630 45.00 Mara Noe||a Docent Training
6631 34'020.76 Oakland Truck Center Trucks
�
6632 533.19 Office Depot Office Supplies
�
� 6633 400.00 Rauhe| (]poedoh| Consulting Services
� 6634 30777 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies
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K80PEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
6635 1,486.15 Pacific Bell Telephone Services
6836 139.00 Padgett-Thompson Seminar Registration-4 Fiddeo
8637 43.70 Loro Paterson Reimbursement--Field Supplies
6638 285.38 Pi|mrcitoaQuarry Base Rock
6639 28.26 Precision Engravers, Inc. Name Badges
6640 1.234.28 J. Anne Rawlins Legal Services
6641 32.50 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Service
� 8642 41.95 Regal Dodge, Inc. Vehicle Repairs
�
8643 29522 Royal Bnama. Inc. Field Supplies
�
� 8644 1.308.44 Rov'm Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs
� 6645 30035 Russ Enterprises Inc. Signs
�
� 6648 159.18 Safety K|aen Solvent Tank Service
� 6647 61�99 SueSnhantman Reimbursement--Resource Document
6648 2.173.35 Scotts Valley Sprinkler 8 Pipe Supply Becthno| Supplies--Nature Center
� 8648 7.587.12 SamfirmtBank Note Paying Agent Fees �
� 6050 375.00 Security Contracting Services Security Fenning-8L Joseph's Hill
� 0851 1.150.00 Shade Plumbing & Heating Furnace and Installation
� 6652 121.93 Shell Oil Company Fuel
6653 371.56 Shelton. Inc. Drain Pipes and Culverts
�
6654 54.87 Pete Siemens Roimburoemunt—Steff Recognition Event
� 6655 107.01 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense
�
6656 29.00 Sunnyvale Medical Clinic, Inc. Voonno
6657 679.08 T.l[C. Tourn Vehicle Rental
� 6658 397.81 Taater& Etc. Map and Sign Artwork
6858 72.86 Bill C. Thomas Company Field Supplies
GGGD 33.74 TnaneCom Radio Repairs
8861 2.263.48 U8Renta|o Equipment Rental
6662 51.28 Unocal Fuel
0003 300.00 Joan Young Reimbursement--Conference Expense
8604 104.00 ° Kenneth Miller Educational Assistance
6005 2.386.70 JohnR. Wirth Company Window B|inds—NmtureCenter
� 6866 108.00 California State Department ofJustice Fingerprint Check
6667 675.00 Peter Petri Consulting Servioao—G|GResearch
� 0068 625.00 Levinson Associates Training
� 6869 503.50 Petty Cash Field and Office Supplies, Film and
� Developing, Docent and Volunteer
� Expenses, Local Meeting Expense,
� Uniform Expense, Membership Dues
and Private Vehicle Expense
° Urgent check issued on October 21. 1S84.
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Meeting84-38
Date: Oct. 26. 1994
K8|OPEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
6591 126.11 Alpine Awards Uniform Expense
6592 60.00 Randy Anderson Reimbursement--Resource Document
6593 45.18 Barron Park Supply Company Field Supplies
6584 707.38 Big Creek Lumber Company Redwood Split Rail
0585 384.00 BiU'm Towing & Recovery Vehicle Towing Services
0586 2.210.00 LouieBordi Equipment Rental
6597 1.440.00 Building Abatement Ana|ytioe Abestos Consulting Services
6588 322.63 State of California, Department of Vehicle Procurement Fee
� General Services
�
6599 178.98 California Water Service Company Water Service
GGOO 2'710'000.00 Chicago Title Company Land Purchase--Jamison
88O1 G2 23 Coastal Ford Tractor Tractor Parts
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6602 48.66 Annette Coleman Reimbursement--Office Supplies
8803 200.00 Communication @ Control, Inc. Utilities
6604 52151 Continuing Education of the Bar Resource Documents
6005 4.725.48 Design Concepts Design and Production ofBrochures
and Bulletin Board
GGOG 1.795.00 Divine Catering Staff Recognition Event
6807 338.00 The Dublin Group. Inc. CornputarTroining-O.Top|ey.
A. Coleman and D. 8onOuinetti
6608 700.00 First American Title Guaranty Company Preliminary Title Reports
6609 3.880.00 First Interstate Bank Note Paying Agent Fees
6610 88.29 David B. Fisher Legal Services
0011 8.54 Foster Bros. Security 8ygbams. Inc. Lock
0812 147.29 G| Trucking Company Freight Services
6813 42.80 G & KServices Shop Towel Service
6614 1.118.22 Gould Architects Consulting Services
6815 45.00 Keith Guihnrrez Docent Training
8616 227.38 NnnottoHanko Reim burmamnant-Staff Recognition Event
6617 54.13 Interstate Traffic Control Products Signs
0018 1.537.15 JedoPub|ioodonm Brochure Printing
6619 05.04 Emma Johnson Private Vehicle Expense
6020 63.06 Kinko'm Printing �
8021 3.318.37 Ron Labeduh Company, Inc. Broker's Services
� 8622 135�04 Langley Hills Quarry Base Rock
6623 688.63 Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Photocopier Maintenance Agreement
� 6824 384.65 Los Altos Garbage Company DunnpnterRenta|
8025 23S�23 McGrathF�antCorp Skyline OOima Rental
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8626 1.200.00 Metro Real Estate Research Appraisal Services
� 6627 71.39 Monogram Sanitation Sanitation Supplies
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� 8628 58.18 Mountain View Garden Center Field Supplies
6629 37.00 Murray & Murray Legal Services
6830 45.00 Mara NoeUa Docent Training
6031 34'020.76 Oakland Truck Center Trucks
6632 533.18 Office Depot Office Supplies
6833 400.00 Racho|[)ppadah| Consulting Son/kma
6634 30777 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies
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# Amount Name Description
6635 1,486.15 Pacific Bell Telephone Services
6636 139.00 Padgett-Thompson Seminar Registnation-4Fiddee
8637 43.76 LoroPmtenaon Reimbursement--Field Supplies
6638 285.38 Pi|ercibon (]uany Base Rock
6639 28.26 Precision Engravers, Inc. Name Badges
� 6640 1.234.28 J. Anne Rawlins Legal Services
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� 6041 32.50 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Service
6042 41.95 Regal Dodge, Inc. Vehicle Repairs
� 6643 28512 Royal Brass, Inc. Field Supplies
6044 1.306.44 Roy'o Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs
6645 306.35 Russ Enterprises Inc. Signs �
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0646 159.18 Safety %|oen Solvent Tank Service
0047 01.99 SuoGohaotman Reimbursement--Resource Document
6648 2.173.35 Scotts Valley Sprinkler& Pipe Supply Electrical Supp|ias—NatureCenter
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6649 5.731.70 8aofirstBenh Note Paying Agent Fees
6650 375.00 Security Contracting Services Security Fancin0—GL Joseph's Hill �
8651 1`1%00 Shade Plumbing & Heating Furnace and Installation �
0052 121.93 Shell Oil Company Fuel
0653 371.56 Shelton. Inc. Drain Pipes and Culverts
6654 64.87 Pete Siemens Reim buraomnant—StoffRecognition Event
6655 107.01 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense �
6656 70.00 Sunnyvale Medical Clinic, Inc. Vaccine
8857 879.08 TT.C. Tourn Vehicle Rental �
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6858 397.81 Teater& Etc. Map and Sign Artwork �
6659 72.06 Bill C. Thomas Company Fie|dGupp|/es
6660 33.74 TnonsCorn Radio Repairs �
6661 2.253.48 U8Renba|m Equipment Rental
6662 51�28 Unocal Fuel
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6663 300.00 Joan Young Reimbursement—Conference Expense �
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