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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 95-01
REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING
D•BOARD F IRE•
AGENDA*
6:30 P.M. 330 Distel Circle
Wednesday Los Altos, California
January 11, 1995
(6:30) ROLL CALL
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CLOSED SESSION
The Closed Session will begin at 6:30 P.M. At 7:30 P.M., the Board will adjourn
the Special Meeting Closed Session to the conclusion of the Regular Board Meeting,
and at the conclusion of the Regular Meeting, the Board may reconvene the Special
Meeting Closed Session.
1. Public Employment - Government Code Section 54957
a. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - Legal Counsel
2, Labor Relations - Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: Director Siemens
Unrepresented Employee: General Manager
3. Labor Negotiations Government Code Section 54957.6(a)
Conference with Labor Negotiator - Represented Employees
Agency Negotiator: Susan Schectman
Employee Organization: S.E.I.U. Local 715
(7:30) ** ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- Public
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
*** ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR -- G. Babbitt
*** APPROVAL OF MINUTES
December 7, 1994 (Consent Item)
December 14, 1994 (Consent Item)
*** WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (Consent Item)
330 Distel Circle * Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com
Board of Directors Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babb' nette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britto
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BOARD BUSINESS
(7:45) 1. Election of Board Officers for 1995 — J. Fiddes
2. Approval of Renewal of Controller's Investment Authority J. Fiddes
Resolution Authorizing Certain Board Employees to Invest Temporarily Idle
Funds in Securities Allowed by Government Code
(7:55) 3. Approval of$3,000,000 District Contribution to the National Park Service
Acquisition of the 1,227-acre Phleger Property Facilitated by Peninsula Open
Space Trust -- C. Britton
Resolution Approving a Contribution of Three Million and No/100 Dollars
($3,000,000) to the Purchase of the Former Phleger Property by the Federal
Government as an Addition to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and
Commending Peninsula Open Space Trust and Its Partners and Supports for
Their Incredible Success
(8:05) 4. Scheduling of Special Meeting with San Mateo County Parks and Recreation
Commission -- C. Britton
5. Final Adoption of Amendment to El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space
Preserve Use and Management Plan to Include Demonstration Trail
Realignment Project -- R. Anderson
6. Approval of Notice of Contract Completion and Acceptance of Work for the
Fence Construction Project at St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve -- R.
Anderson
7. Authorization for Director Davey to Attend 1995 Special District Board
Management Institute at Projected Cost of$1,100 -- C. Britton
8. Approval of One-Year Consulting Services Agreement with Heim, Noack &
Spahnn for Consulting Fee of$1,100 Per Month -- C. Britton
(8:15) 9. Proposed Revision to District Rules of Procedure Regarding Membership on
Board Committees and Compensation for Services on Ad Hoc Committees;
and Discussion of Whether Additional Revisions to the Board's Compensation
Policy are Desired -- S. Schectman
Resolution Amending the District Rules of Procedure
(8:25) 10. Consideration of Possible Cost of Living Adjustment for General Manager —
President
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*** 11. Proposed Property Management Agreement with Peninsula Open Space Trust
for Former North Property Adjacent to the Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul
Open Space Preserve -- C. Britton
(8:30) 12. Appointment of Administration and Budget Committee for 1995 -- President
(8:35) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS -- Directors and Staff
*** REVISED CLAIMS (Consent Item)
CLOSED SESSION - (Continued, if necessary)
ADJOURNMENT
*NOTE: Times are estimated and items may appear earlier or later than listed. Agenda is
subject to change of order.
** TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: The Chair will invite public comment on agenda items at then time
each item is considered by the Board of Directors. You may address the Board concerning other
matters during oral communications. Each speaker will ordinarily be limited to 3 minutes.
Alternately, you may comment to the Board by a written communication, which the Board
appreciates.
***All items on the consent calendar shall be approved without discussion by one motion unless a
Board member removes an item from the consent calendar for separate discussion. A member of the
public may request under oral communications that an item be removed from the consent calendar.
Open Spau
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 94-31
SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
December 7, 1994
MINUTES
I. ROLL CALL
President Ginny Babbitt called the Special Meeting to order at 7:31 P.M.
Members Present: Ginny Babbitt, Pete Siemens, Nonette Hanko, Betsy Crowder,
Robert McKibbin, and Wim de Wit.
Member Absent: Teena Henshaw.
r Craig Britton Malcolm Smith John Escobar Rand Anderson Personnel P ese�. C g co y ,
and Susan Dale.
H. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no oral communications.
III. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board adopt the agenda. P. Siemens
seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
IV. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
There were no written communications.
V. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Staff Presentation and Review of Request for Use Proposals for Mt. Umunhum
Buildings and Facilities at Sierra Azul Qpen Space Preserve (Report R-94-123)
R. Anderson presented an overview of the District. He described Mt.
Umunhum, which was once an Air Force Base, as being located in the center
of 10,000 acres of open space land within the Sierra Azul Open Space
Preserve. He stated that the preserve is in a patchwork of land that the
District and other agencies are trying to preserve as largely undisturbed open
space and wildlife habitat. R. Anderson presented the recent history and
general features of the site and the general goals the District would use in
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General Manager:L.Craig Britt(
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consideration for its use, noting the importance of use with minimal impact to
the land. He said the long-term objective of the District is to return this site to
as natural a condition as possible, while providing for passive recreational use,
with facilities such as trails, parking areas, restrooms, signs, maps, patrol, and
maintenance. R. Anderson said some uses which might meet the criteria of
low traffic generation and low overall environmental impact were a
communications site, retreat, youth hostel, or a conservation workers camp.
R. Anderson reported on the toxic materials remaining from the Air Force's
occupancy and explained the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for
the clean-up and removal of these toxics which is scheduled to begin in the
summer of 1995.
R. Anderson presented a slide show which depicted the panoramic view and
flora and fauna of the site and showed in detail the condition of the various
types of buildings, infrastructure, and facilities on the site.
R. Anderson introduced architect Bill Gould of HMC Group whom the District
commissioned to perform an inventory and evaluation of the buildings. He
pointed out the damage to the structures, their unsafe features, mandatory
repairs to structures which were salvageable, and potential further studies and
costs which includes an investigation to abate all asbestos as a part of a
continuation of the slide show.
At the conclusion of the slide presentation, R. Anderson gave an overview of
the schedule and process for the submittal and review of proposals and
announced that a tour of Mt. Umunhurn would be conducted for those
interested on December 15, 1994. He said that completed proposals should be
submitted with by 5:00 P.M., March 3, 1995 and results would be announced
in April at a regular meeting of the Board. R. Anderson reviewed the criteria
the Board would be looking for, including minimal impact of the wildlife
habitat, traffic and visual impact, a use that preserves or enhances access for
the public but preserves the neighbors property rights, supports or is
compatible with intensity recreation, provides maximum revenue to the District
or helps pay for other District objectives. He said a non-refundable deposit of
$15,000 would be required to enter into an exclusive right to negotiate a use
agreement.
P. Siemens commented that the Board has not made any decision on what to
do with this property and has no pre-conceived ideas or official policy other
than compatible uses for open space objectives. P. Siemens said that the
Board is trying to get ideas from the public.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-94-135
Meeting 94-32
December 14, 1994
AGENDA ITEM
Introduction of Trail Patrol Volunteers
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATTO
Welcome the new volunteer trail patrol members.
DISCUSSION
The District's second group of trail patrol volunteers completed its training on October 22.
Staff interviewed and selected 28 enthusiastic equestrians, hikers, and bicyclists to be trail
patrol volunteers. Twenty-one participants from last year will continue in the program, for a
total of forty-nine members. The training, which consisted of two evening classes and one
field session, included sections on safety, District land use regulations, trail conditions, trail
courtesy, radio communications, reporting procedures, and District history and philosophy.
Role-playing exercises on making positive public contacts were a highlight of the training.
Please welcome the following people to our volunteer program:
Mark Acierno,Mountain View Cindy Elliot, Los Altos Christine Merten,Burlingame
Jo Barrett, Los Gatos Ralph Elliot, Los Altos Larry Myers, Los Gatos
Dorothy Bell, Mountain View Patrick Goebel, Stanford Sean Safreed, San Mateo
Gail Brownell, Cupertino Dan Goldes, San Francisco Fred Smith, Cupertino
Carolyn Claudy, Cupertino Peter Gould, Burlingame Peggy Stretch, Menlo Park
John Claudy, Cupertino Nanda Gowda, Cupertino Mary Thompson, Sunnyvale
Michele Del Duca, Woodside Bill Groll, South San Francisco Michele Rae Vierra, La Honda
Cameron Dodge, San Mateo Jane Kikuchi, Half Moon Bay Marc Violette, San Mateo
Peter Donohue, Redwood City Collin Lim, San Jose Steve Washwell, Los Altos
Alice T. Meng, Los Altos
Prepared by;
Joan Young, Volunteer Coordinator
Contact person:
same
330 Distel Circle • Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone 691-1200 FAX:415-691-0485
Board of Directors Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Bay. onette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
Meeting 94-31 Page 3
Dean Linebarger, Paul Graves, Mark Wagner and Bob Madden spoke on
behalf of the Astronomical Association and expressed their interest in seeing
the site made available for public astronomical education and observation.
Tom Low, representing Windy Hill Skyriders Hang Gliding Club, spoke of his
interest in seeing Mt. Umunhum become another hang gliding site.
B. Crowder stated it is not the District's business to own buildings, but to
manage open space, and that the buildings on Mt. Umunhum have created a
real problem for the District. C. Britton stated that the resolution of the toxic
clean-up dilemma is at best several years away, and that if the District must
demolish the buildings, it would take the District a decade to raise the
necessary funds.
John Krvavica questioned who has the responsibility of the toxic clean-up of
the Mt. Umunhum area and how the District can accept any proposals for use
if there are no right of ways to the site. C. Britton reviewed the three-phase
process for cleaning up the site, noting asbestos would be handled separately
and explained that the easement on Loma Almaden Road provides access to
the main site for specific lessees or tenants, if not the general public.
A member of the public asked if the District would consider using the site as a
repeater location or for a youth nature camp. C. Britton responded that the
District currently provides sites for repeaters and would indeed be interested in
more repeater locations.
Bill Moore of San Jose Water Company clarified that the previously used
water system and sewage treatment system could never be used again because
they violated environmental standards. He stated that the San Jose Water
Company views the entire Mt. Umunhum area as a watershed and that San
Jose Water Company will never make water available for any proposed use.
C. Britton indicated that there are springs in the area that are potential sources
of water, and reinforced the fact that lack of water and sewage disposal would
be the two pitfalls everyone may face when submitting a proposal.
Howard Krawetz representing the organization K-Comm, which is involved in
radio frequency communication, expressed his interest in working with staff to
develop a proposal to utilize a portion of this property, particularly around the
main tower building.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-94-135
Meeting 94-32
December 14, 1994
AGENDA ITEM
Introduction of Trail Patrol Volunteers
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDA6TMIN—
Welcome the new volunteer trail patrol members.
DISCUSSION
The District's second group of trail patrol volunteers completed its training on October 22.
Staff interviewed and selected 28 enthusiastic equestrians, hikers, and bicyclists to be trail
patrol volunteers. Twenty-one participants from last year will continue in the program, for a
total of forty-nine members. The training, which consisted of two evening classes and one
field session, included sections on safety, District land use regulations, trail conditions, trail
courtesy, radio communications, reporting procedures, and District history and philosophy.
Role-playing exercises on making positive public contacts were a highlight of the training.
Please welcome the following people to our volunteer program:
Mark Acierno, Mountain View Cindy Elliot, Los Altos Christine Merten,Burlingame
Jo Barrett, Los Gatos Ralph Elliot, Los Altos Larry Myers, Los Gatos
Dorothy Bell, Mountain View Patrick Goebel, Stanford Sean Safreed, San Mateo
Gail Brownell, Cupertino Dan Goldes, San Francisco Fred Smith, Cupertino
Carolyn Claudy, Cupertino Peter Gould, Burlingame Peggy Stretch, Menlo Park
John Claudy, Cupertino Nanda Gowda, Cupertino Mary Thompson, Sunnyvale
Michele Del Duca, Woodside Bill Groll, South San Francisco Michele Rae Vierra, La Honda
Cameron Dodge, San Mateo Jane Kikuchi, Half Moon Bay Marc Violette, San Mateo
Peter Donohue, Redwood City Collin Lim, San lose Steve Washwell, Los Altos
Alice T. Meng, Los Altos
Prepared by:
Joan Young, Volunteer Coordinator
Contact person:
same
330 Distel Circle Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone -691-1200 FAX: 415-691-0485
Board of Directors Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Bay onette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
Meeting 94-31 Page 4
VI. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
There were no informational reports.
VIE. AD QLEMMENT
The Special Meeting was adjourned at 8:59 P.M.
Susan Dale
Recording Secretary
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-94-135
Meeting 94-32
December 14, 1994
AGENDA ITEM
Introduction of Trail Patrol Volunteers
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIO
Welcome the new volunteer trail patrol members.
DISCUSSION
The District's second group of trail patrol volunteers completed its training on October 22.
Staff interviewed and selected 28 enthusiastic equestrians, hikers, and bicyclists to be trail
patrol volunteers. Twenty-one participants from last year will continue in the program, for a
total of forty-nine members. The training, which consisted of two evening classes and one
field session, included sections on safety, District land use regulations, trail conditions, trail
courtesy, radio communications, reporting procedures, and District history and philosophy.
Role-playing exercises on making positive public contacts were a highlight of the training.
Please welcome the following people to our volunteer program:
Mark Acierno, Mountain View Cindy Elliot, Los Altos Christine Merten,Burlingame
Jo Barrett, Los Gatos Ralph Elliot, Los Altos Larry Myers, Los Gatos
Dorothy Bell, Mountain View Patrick Goebel, Stanford Sean Safreed, San Mateo
Gail Brownell, Cupertino Dan Goldes, San Francisco Fred Smith, Cupertino
Carolyn Claudy, Cupertino Peter Gould, Burlingame Peggy Stretch,Menlo Park
John Claudy, Cupertino Nanda Gowda, Cupertino Mary Thompson, Sunnyvale
Michele Del Duca, Woodside Bill Groll, South San Francisco Michele Rae Vierra, La Honda
-.Cameron Dodge, San Mateo Jane Kikuchi, Half Moon Bay Marc Violette, San Mateo
Peter Donohue, Redwood City Collin Lim, San Jose Steve Washwell, Los Altos
Alice T. Meng, Los Altos
Prepared by;
Joan Young, Volunteer Coordinator
Contact person:
same
330 Distel Circle Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone '-691-1200 FAX:415-691-0485 (S)
Board of Directory Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Ba. onette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
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eeting 94-32
REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
December 14, 1994
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, Nonette
Hanko, Betsy Crowder, and Wim de Wit.
Personnel Present: Craig Britton, Malcolm Smith, Randy Anderson, Sue Schectman, and Mike
Williams.
II. CLOSED SESSION
At 6:35 P.M., 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 to Closed Session at 6:36 P.M. The Board adjourned the Special Meeting at
7•.25 P.M. and G.Babbi tt called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. She announced that
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the Board had been meetingin Closed Session and ha
d taken no action. She stated
that the
Special Meeting Closed Session would not be continued at the conclusion of the Regular Meeting.
Director Henshaw was not present after the Special Orders of the Day agenda item.
Additional Personnel Present: John Escobar, Mike Foster Del Woods Deirdre Dolan Joan
Young, and Emma Johnson.
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
H. Haeussler, 1094 Highland Circle, Los Altos, suggested that signs be posted where bicycles
are not allowed on trails with the amount of the fine posted. He said it may deter some bicyclists
from illegally using the trails.
He requested that agenda item number 11 be removed from the consent calendar since there re9 g e
should be public discussion on the matter.
IV. SPECIAL P ORDER OF THE DAY
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1. Resolution Honoring, and Commending; R. McKibbin
President Ginny Babbitt read the resolution honoring Robert McKibbin for his many
contribution and achievements toward d
preserving
open space.
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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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Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board adopt Resolution 94-43, a Resolution of the
Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Honoring and Commending R. McKibbin. B. Crowder seconded the motion.
The motion passed 7 to 0.
2. Introduction of Volunteer Patrol
Joan Young introduced the 28 volunteers who patrol District trails on foot, horseback, and
bicycle. She said there are 21 participants continuing in the program from last year and
thanked the group for their participation..
G. Babbitt stated the Board's appreciation and thanks to the volunteers for their dedication
and devotion.
T. Henshaw left the meeting at 7:50 P.M.
R. Anderson introduced Donna Wilkinson, the planning and acquisition secretary, to the Board.
C. Britton announced that, in the absence of the Board's secretary, Teena Henshaw, another
member should be appointed Secretary Pro-tem. R. McKibbin volunteered to serve as secretary
for the meeting.
C. Britton announced that the Board had received an additional written communication from Mike
Weston, 1323 Bess Court, San Jose, relating to agenda item number one.
V. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion: B. Crowder moved that the agenda be adopted. P. Siemens seconded the motion.
The motion passed 6 to 0.
VI. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
W. de Wit requested that written communications be removed from the consent calendar; R.
McKibbin requested that agenda item number two be removed from the consent calendar; and G.
Babbitt said that agenda item number eleven would be removed at the request of H. Haeussler.
Motion:: B. Crowder moved that the Board adopt the consent calendar including approving the
minutes of November 30, 1994 and revised claims 94-22. R. McKibbin seconded
the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
VII. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
W. de Wit noted the reference by Jim Price regarding disenfranchising young people by making
preserves off limits except to hikers. He said children should have the opportunity to use open
space. P. Siemens suggested a paragraph be added to the response to Mr. Price noting the large
number of District's volunteers and docents who help create and enhance the experience to many
people.
Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board approve the response to Jim Price with the
amendments to be approved by President G. Babbitt. N. Hanko seconded the motion.
The motion passed 6 to 0.
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VM. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Approval of Radar Use as an Ongoing Program toEnforce he Trail Use Sid limit on
District Lands {Report R-94-124-1
J. Escobar reported that Area Superintendent D. Sanguinetti prepared the radar program
report and A. Coleman prepared the Ranger bicycle patrol report and that they would
present the results of the two trial programs.
D. Sanguinetti reported that the 9-month trial radar program has raised public awareness of
speed limits imposed by the District. He said the majority of cyclists are adhering to the
speed limit and that, overall, the program has been well received and supported by the
public. He said that if the District continues to use radar to enforce the trail use speed
limit, a number of benefits are likely, including continuing education and safety awareness.
J. Escobar noted that since the District implemented its trial program, Santa Clara and San
Mateo County Parks have adopted or proposed trail use speed limits and that Marin Water
District and East Bay Regional Parks already have trail speed limits and are using radar to
enforce them.
Steve Washwell, a trail patrol volunteer, said the statistics, including the increase in
injuries, should be considered along with number of staff hours. He said he was generally
in favor of the program. John Claudy, another trail patrol volunteer, noted that the bicycle
injury increase from 44 to 46 per year is not a significant difference and that use of radar
could hardly be responsible for the increase, that other factors including increased usage
could be a factor. Other members of the audience said that radar is not needed and is
burdensome on preserve users and that the Board should consider whether 15 MPH is a
reasonable speed limit, that the District should concentrate on creating an awareness of
speed since bicylists slow down when they learn that radar is being used.
P. Siemens said the District's goal is to reduce trail conflicts, not to punish bicyclists. N.
Hanko said that she was originally against the radar program but with the results from
education and careful use of radar,' she would support continuing the program.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board approve the use of radar as an ongoing
program to enforce the trail use speed limit on District lands and that staff
report back to the Board in a year with the same data as provided in the
current report and that the Board invite comments at that time from volunteer
patrol and the public who use the trails to see how the program is working.
B. Crowder seconded the motion.
Discussion: J. Escobar asked if the report could be made on a calendar year
basis and reported in January. N. Hanko, said that would be acceptable. N.
Hanko said she also would like to see notices regarding the meeting posted on
District preserves.
The motion passed 6 to 0.
B. Evaluation R=rt on Ranger Bicycle Patrol Program (R-94-125)
J. Escobar reported that the program has been successful. A. Coleman said that staff
maintained a high level of motivation and that the program created more opportunities for
visitor contacts and positive public response. R. Anderson said that much more area was
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covered and bicyclists gave more respect to rangers on bikes. C. Britton said that both
programs showed how the District can stretch its resources and expand programs in visitor
contacts and that he wanted to recognize and thank the field staff for making the programs
successful.
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board accept the report on the ranger bicycle
patrol pilot program and direct staff to include the start-up costs for an
ongoing program in the 1995-1996 budget proposals. P. Siemens seconded the
motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
C. Britton noted that staff will give an informational report to the Board on the bicycle
patrol program at the same time each year that a report is given on the radar program.
C. Authorization to Complete the Issuance and Sale of$15 Million of 1995 Promissory Notes
for Refinancing Previous Motes and Acquiring New Land (R=rt R 94 137)
M. Foster introduced Tom Lockhart of Stone & Youngberg, the underwriters of the 1995
note issue and Carlo Fowler of Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe, the Bond Counsel for the
note issue. He said that, based on refinancing just one previous note issue instead of two
he is proposing the issuance and sale f
P Po g o $11.5 million rather than 1$ 5 million
hon of 1995
Notes. He
said the of the issue is to refinance th purposes e 1987 Notes in order to achieve
a debt servic
e savings of approximately
g pp y $5 million over the next three years and to borrow
$5.5 to $6 million to purchase land which will ultimately increase the amount available for
land and recreational development over the next three years to $11 million, with a decrease
in debt service. He said the District received the highest rating for a special purpose
District from Standard & Poors (A+).
Tom Lockhart said that, depending on market conditions, the closing could be held around
the middle of January. Carlo Fowler said the $11.5 million figure is based on refinancing
only the 1987 note issue.
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board adopt Resolution 94-44, a Resolution of
the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Authorizing the Execution of an Indenture of Trust for the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District 1995 Promissory Notes and a Contract of
Purchase for Said Notes, Approving a Preliminary Official Statement and
Providing for the Approval of a Final Official Statement for Said Notes and
Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of Escrow Agreement and Other
Documents Related Thereto. P. Siemens seconded the motion. The motion
passed 6 to 0.
G. Babbitt declared a recess at 8:55 P.M. and reconvened the meeting at 9:00 P.M.
D. Proposed Addition of Acronico P=M to Long Ridge- p�n Space Preserve (l=rt R 94
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C. Britton reported that the District had an option to acquire the 179-acre property in July
1993 and a matching grant to acquire the property was awarded in July 1994 from the
Habitat Conservation Fund Program in the amount of$325,000. He said the total purchase
price would be $710,000 including option payments and settlement costs. He said the
property is adjacent to Long Ridge Open Space Preserve and that it does not front on
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Portola Park Heights Road, but that a portion of the Portola Heights complex of roads
passes through the southern portion of the property. He said the District would work with
the residents of Portola Park Heights to perfect the road easements.
D. Woods said there will be complex trail issues associated with this acquisition. He said
the property can be accessed from an unimproved driveway connecting Portola Park
Heights Road and an adjacent public bypass trail, adding that the road that extends west
through the southern portion of the property connects Portola Park Heights Road to private
properties and District lands and is currently used by residents and District staff.
D. Woods noted that the many footpaths currently in use do not meet District standards and
may be inappropriate for specific trail uses, but that Preliminary Use and Management Plan
would permit trail access and rock climbing at this time with a signing program specific to
the area. He said staff will investigate what other agencies have done with similar features
and create guidelines addressing the safety concerns and return to the Board with
recommendations. He continued that staff will evaluate the trails in conjunction with the
review process for the rest of the trails on the preserve in 1995. He said staff will work
with Portola Park Heights residents to clarify access rights.
Several residents of Portola Park Heights asked about notification on resolving the Sorich
Road issue. C. Britton said that staff will contact the residents who request to be notified.
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board adopt Resolution 94-45, a Resolution of
the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Authorizing Acceptance of Agreement to Purchase Real Property, Authorizing
Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District, and
Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents
Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction (Long Ridge Open
Space Preserve - Lands of Acronico). N. Hanko seconded the motion. The
motion passed 6 to 0.
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board tentatively adopt the Preliminary Use and
Management Plan recommendations, including naming the property as an
addition to the Long Ridge Open Space Preserve, and indicate its intention to
dedicate the property as public open space. N. Hanko seconded the motion.
the motion passed 6 to 0.
E. RE=sed Acquisition of an Additional Interest in the Big Di=r Ranch Property as an
Addition to Skyline Ridge QWn Space Preserve (LZ=rt R-94-130)
C. Britton said the District currently owns a 46.67% interest in the 767.9-acre property and
is proposing to purchase an additional 7.55% for $188,800 (based on $3,250 per acre),
which would make the District a majority owner. He said the District should initiate
annexation procedures in order to cancel property taxes and assure ordinance enforcement.
D. Woods said an area along Alpine Road appears to be overgrazed, and C. Britton said
the District would take a more active role in management of the land.
N. Hanko asked that staff contact the nearby property owners regarding the thistle problem
and resource management problems.
Meeting 94-32 Page 6
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board adopt Resolution 94-46, a Resolution of
the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Authorizing Acceptance of Agreement to Purchase Real Property, Authorizing
Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District, and
Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Documents Necessary
or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction (Skyline Ridge Open Space
Preserve - Lands of Gerald C. Gray and Alice Coelho). B. Crowder seconded
the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board tentatively adopt the Preliminary Use and
Management Plan recommendations, including naming the property as an
addition to Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve and indicate its intention to
withhold the property from dedication as public open space at this time. P.
Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
F. Proposed Addition of Johnson ProWM to Mt. Umunhuni Area of Sierra Azul Q= Snare
Preserve (Report R-94-133)
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board adopt Resolution 94-47, 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 Documents Necessary or
Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction (Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve -
Lands of Linda C. Johnson et al). P. Siemens seconded the motion. The
motion passed 6 to 0.
lotion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board tentatively adopt the Preliminary Use and
Management Plan recommendations, including naming the property as an
addition to the Mt. Umunhum. Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, and
indicate its intention to withhold the property from dedication as public open
space at this time. P. Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to
0.
G. Proposed Addition of DeAnza PLQMM to the El Sereno Qj&n Space Preseryt-aMrt R-
94-138)
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board adopt Resolution 94-48, a Resolution of
the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula, Regional Open Space District
Accepting Gift of Real Property and Authorizing-Execution of Certificate of
Acceptance With Respect Thereto (El Sereno Open Space Preserve - Lands of
DeAnza Investments). P. Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed 6
to 0.
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board tentatively adopt the Preliminary Use and
Management Plan recommendations, including naming the property as an
addition to the El Sereno Open Space Preserve, and indicate its intention to
withhold the property from dedication as public open space at this time. P.
Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
Meeting 94-32 Page 7
H. PLMsed Addition of Veal Pronertv to the Mt Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Ooe*► 'gyp cp
Preserve (R D
Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board adopt Resolution 94-49, a Resolution of the
Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Accepting Gift of Real Property and Authorizing Execution of Certificate of
Acceptance With Respect Thereto (Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve - Lands
of Veal). R. McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board tentatively adopt the Preliminary Use and
Management Plan recommendations, including naming the property as an
addition to the Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, and
indicate its intention to withhold the property from dedication as public open
space at this time. R. McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion passed 6
to 0.
I. Dedication Status of District Lands (R=rt R-94-136)
C. Britton said that at the time of acquisition and as a part of the use and management
planning decisions, the Board makes specific findings as to whether to indicate an intention
to dedicate certain interests in land. He said that Board policy directs that it is usually
prudent to wait until the Comprehensive or Interim Use and Management Plan for the
preserve is adopted or reviewed to formally dedicate property. He said staff is
recommending dedication of interests in land in the Rancho San Antonio, St. Joseph's Hill,
Coal Creek, Skyline Ridge, Sierra Azul and Russian Ridge Open Space Preserves -- a total
of 291.32 acres.
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board adopt Resolution 94-50 dedicating interests
in Certain District Lands for Public Open Space Purposes. P. Siemens
seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
J. Certification of Election Results For Wards 1. 2. and 6 and Administration of Oath of
Office (Report R-94-132)
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board accept the certified election results from the
Registrars of Voters for Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties to be the final
results of the election and declare Peter Siemens, Mary Davey, and Betsy
Crowder elected to the office of Director, Board of Directors, Midpeninsula.
Regional Open Space District. R. McKibbin seconded the motion. The
motion passed 6 to 0.
D. Dolan, Acting District Clerk, administered the oath of office to Peter Siemens, Betsy
Crowder, and Mary Davey.
K. Reclassificatio
n of Research Attorney Position (Report R-94-IM
S. Schectman. explained that the position is being reclassified to expand it to a more general
purpose position, enabling the research attorney to provide services for all District
programs. She said there is a ten-point step increase in salary.
Meeting 94-32 Page 8
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board approve the revised job specification for
research attorney classification and reclassify the position to a salary range U
Step Number 257 to 282 in the District's position classification plan. N.
Hanko seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
L. Authorization to Purchase-Restrooms for Purisima Creek Redwood and Windy Hill Oren
Space Preserve (Retort - -127)
C. Britton noted that, since there is only one vendor that meets the District's specifications,
at least 5 members of the Board need to approve the purchase.
Motion: B. Crowder moved that the Board authorize the purchase of two restrooms
from Restroom Facilities of Reno, Nevada, for Purisima Creek Redwoods and
Windy Hill Open Space Preserves at a cost not to exceed $22,000. N. Hanko
seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
M. RgQuest for Policy Direction Concerning Board Committees: Service by Bggr—d President on
Board Committee and-Compensation for Service on Ad Hoc
Committees: Adoption of Ad
Hoc Committee Formation and Membership Roster (Report R-94-1L4)
S. Schectman said staff needs clarification from the Board on two issues regarding Board
committees: 1) participation by the President on ad hoc committees and 2) compensation for
attendance at ad hoc committee meetings.
N. Hanko said it would be advantageous to permit the Board president to serve on ad hoc
committees. R. McKibbin said he favors language stating that generally the president does
not serve on any committees, but could have exceptions. P. Siemens stated that his
proposal last year was not to exclude the president from serving on a standing committee,
and that he would like to see wording that the president would not serve on any standing
committee.
G. Babbitt expressed the Board's decision to have S. Schectman return to the Board with
proposed changes to the Board policy stating the President may generally not serve on a
standing committee but may serve as an alternate.
S. Schectman asked that there be a more formal approach to establishing ad hoc committees
and that staff would like direction from the Board on compensation for members of ad hoc
committees and clarification of which ad hoc committees exist.
G. Babbitt recommended that when ad hoc committees are established, it is not
automatically assumed that they are compensable.
S. Schectman stated that staff would like to clarify the committee roster with verification
from the Board that the ad hoc committees were established and whether they are
compensable.
P. Siemens noted that the establishment of the two ad hoc committees were not formally
announced mid that the Board should now ratify that the committees were established and
the dates on which the action was taken. G. Babbitt stated the Board's concurrence that the
Board wished to ratify the establishment of the General Manager Evaluation Committee, the
Meeting"94-32 Page 9
Picchetti Lease Committee, and the dates that they were established and the Dog Committee
and that they are compensable.
S. Schectman asked if the Board wished to retroactively compensate members who have
served on the informal committees. R. McKibbin stated it was his understanding that it
was the intention of the Board that these ad hoc committees were compensable. B.
Crowder stated her wish to discuss the $500 total maximum compensation for Board
members because she believes it is excessive.
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the members of the General Manager Evaluation
Committee and the Picchetti Lease Committee be compensated retroactively
for attendance at the committee meetings. P. Siemens seconded the motion.
G. Babbitt restated the motion: That the Board clarify, in conjunction with the
other actions that the Board is considering, and confirm committee
establishment, that both standing and ad hoc committees be retroactively
compensated for any committee that has been overlooked.
S. Schectman said there is no conflict of interest if members of the committees
vote for compensation for the committees and that the Board has the authority
to award retroactive compensation for attendance.
N. Hanko said she would change her vote to yes based on those statements.
W. de Wit said he would vote for the motion since it is a bookkeeping
oversight. He added that he would be willing Y
to serve on an ad hoc
committee without compensation.
The motion passed 5 to 1, with Betsy Crowder voting no.
C. Britton asked if the Board wanted to formalize the Environmental Education
committee as an ad hoc committee and whether there should be compensation
for attendance. He said it could be formalized at the Board's next meeting.
He responded to B. Crowder's comments regarding total compensation for
meeting attendance, noting that consideration could be included in the report
so the Board can discuss it at its next meeting.
IX. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
N. Hanko said changing the Rules of Procedure relating to meeting start times should be on an
agenda in January.
C. Britton reported that: 1) Palo Alto had sent an invitation to attend the City Council
reorganization meeting on January 9 at 7 P.M. and asked if anyone wished to attend; 2) he would
volunteer to attend a dinner honoring John de Wit and that he would personally pay a portion of
the cost. The Board agreed that the District would pay two-thirds of the cost of the dinner. He
further noted that 3) POST has agreed to exercise the District's option to purchase the 100 acre
North property anZ will hold it until the District can acquire it and that the District will manage
the property in the meantime; and 4) he and M. Smith met with Ralph Heim in Sacramento to
discuss the District's legislative program and that it would be productive for two members of the
Board to meet with the Legislative delegation or its staff members.
Meeting 94-32 Page 10
B. Crowder reported that she and M. Gundert met with members of the Portola Valley Planning,
Commission and Council and Mr. Slobe to get his input on his access road.
W. de Wit reported on the San Mateo County Alternative Funding Commission and that a Ballot
Measure Committee has been formed. He stated he would volunteer to serve with no
compensation on the committee as the District's representative. G. Babbitt said the Board will
consider his representation on the committee when establishing District committee memberships.
P. Siemens reported that he and C. Britton attended the meeting at which the Santa Clara County
Board of Supervisors approved Jacque Ridge acquisition. He added that Santa Clara County
Board of Supervisors has directed that the Ridge Trail maps and County trails be site specific.
J. Escobar reported that the District's new ranger, Linda Hyman, started on December 9. He
reported on accidents on District preserves.
M. Smith reported that a new Kids Art of Open Space contest has been established in conjunction
with the Community School of Music and Arts of Mountain View and that a reception will be
held on March I at 6:30 P.M. at the Community School. He said last year's Kids Art of Open
Space poster design won first place in the National Association of Government Communicators
International Blue Pencil Awards Contest.
R. Anderson confirmed that B. Crowder and P. Siemens will be attending the tour of Mt.
Umunhurn on December 15.
X. ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting was adjourned at 11:23 P.M.
Emma Johnson
Recording Secretary
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. . Claims No. 94-22
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nN� Date: Dec. 14. 1994 �
K8|DpEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REVISED
# Amount Name Description �
____ _. _._~ Aaron's Septic .".." Service Sanitation Services �
8823 220.84 Acme & Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services �
6834 52.76 Acorn Naturalists Resource K8ateho|o �
6825 145.98 All Laser Service Equipment Maintenance �
6826 121'57 American BuaineooCornrnuinicationa Postage and Mailing Services �
6827 141.88 ArteohLanninating Laminating Services �
6828 207.04 AT&T Telephone Maintenance Lease �
6829 32.48 Boron Welding and Iron VVo/km. Inc. Pipe Gate Supplies �
8830 251.51 Barron Park Supply Company Plumbing Supplies �
� 6831 30.00 Bay Muffler Vehicle Pa/to �
� 6832 74� 37 Beck's
� . ' Inc.|n�. Uniform �
� 8833 151.55 Best Sanitation Sanitation Services �
� 6834 985.90 Big Creek Lumber Railroad Ties �
�
6835 40.00 8|ook Mountain Spring Water Water Service
� 6838 180.00 B/anning Q/ Baker Associates, Inc. Subscription �
6837 1'387.50 Building AbotennentAna|yticm Aohoatoo Consulting Services
6838 231 .00 Cabe|a'o |nn. Uniform Expense
� 6839 22.00 California Association of Hospitals Subscription
� and Health Syotanno/Vo|untaerSm|em �
6840 258.93 Ca|fornia Water Service Company Water Service �
� 8841 164.47 Annette Coleman Reim buraernent-OfDceSupplies �
6842 28.52 Contemporary Engraving Company, Inc. Name Badges �
6843 126.00 ToniCmraU| Botanical Report
6844 3'750'00 Dana Property Analysis Appraisal Services
6845 41.38 DFK8Associates Resource Documents �
8846 169.62 Oyno Mad First-Aid Supplies
6847 676.72 John Escobar Reimbursement--Conference Expenses
6848 640'000'00 First American Title Insurance Company Land Purchase'-Aonnnico Property
6849 188,800.00 First American Title Insurance Company Land Purchase--Gray, et al Property
8850 516.43 Foster Bnoo.SonudtySystems, Inc. Locks and Keys
6851 21'52 GQ^ 0Services Shop Towel Service �
6852 370.91 Gavden|ond Power Equipment Equipment Parts and Repairs
8853 510'000'00 Gateway Title Company Land Purchase--Johnson, et al Property
6854 228.30 Goodoo Press Incorporated Printing
6855 112.86 Mary Gundert Private Vehicle Expense
8858 1'816.95 HK8C Group Consulting Services
6867 219.00 Honeywell Protection Services Burglar Alarm Service
6858 702'64 Interstate Traffic Control Signs
8859 3'192.30 JedaPub|icodono Brochure Printing
6860 63.88 Kaiser Cement Corporation. ,por� nn Base Rock
6881 67.00 Keeb|e@Shuchot Film and Developing
6882 415'20 Langley Hill Quarry Base Rock
6883 655.75 Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Photocopier Lease Agreement
8884 20.00 Leadership Subscription
6865 1'350.00 BaBLavinoon Training
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Date: Dec. 14, 1994
REVISED
M|DPEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name
Description
.8.6 ~' '."~ Los Altos Garbage Company [}unnputarRmnte|
6867 135.87 Los Altos Typewriter and Word Processor Equipment Maintenance
� 6868 239.88 Dr. StevenK8. Loy, D.D.S. Gn*nch Dental Coverage
� 6869 2'011.35 Mervvin (Buoky) Mace Consulting Services
6870 238.23 McGrath RentCorp Skyline Office Rental
� 6871 12.09 Metro Mobile Communications Radio Pert
6873 195.51 K8inton'a Lumber & Supply Field Supplies �
�
0873 133.09 K4offottSupply Company Sanitation
6874 35.00 Nelson Ranch Field Supplies �
6875 19.50 Natconn Internet Services �
�6876 77.27 Noble Ford Tractor, Inc. Equipment Repair �
6877 85.89 Northern Energy, Inc. Propane Fuel �
6878 375.00 Nutmeg & Company Catering SoAa'� FmirLunch �
6878 748.93 ^ Office Outfitters Ranger Feni|dvOffice Furnbura
� 6880 1.582.31 Pacific Telephone Telephone Service
ioe
� 6881 55.87 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc. B/uaUnao
6882 447.48 Pi|aro(toa Quarry Base Rook
� 6883 26.36 Precision Engravers, Inc. Name Badges �
� 6884 35.00 R & GAppliance Service Appliance Repair
� 6885 32.60 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Service
� 6886 62.50 J. L. Rice Trucking and Materials Delivery Charges
6887 2.003.01 Rich's Tiro Service Vehicle Tires
8880 837.20 San Jose Mercury News Advertisement
� 6888 4.500.00 SuaScheotmen Additional Legal Services
� 6880 4.520.00 E� R. Sheehan Trail Construction �
� 6891 109.54 Shell Oil Company Fuel
� 8892 658.00 The State Bar PfCalifornia Bar Membership-Diane Blackman
� 6893 67.05 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense
�
� 0884 900.00 Systems for Public Safety BackgroundInvestigation
8895 2.327.38 Teabar& Etc. {}om' ubehzadK8ap^and Graphics
� 6896 111.00 ThermeCorpormtion Equipment Repair
8887 3.086.45 3EEnQineehng Consulting Services
� 6898 929.98 TrannoomnCorporation Vehicle Parts
� 8899 118.75 Unocal Fuel
� 6900 1.300.00 Valley Title Company Preliminary Report
� 8901 42.22 West Coast RebarCompany Field Supplies
� 6802 141.24 West Publishing Company Resource Documents
6903 113.43 Michael Williams Private Vehicle
� 6804 435.84 Del Woods Reimbursement-Software
6905 5907 YondbirdEouipmnent Sales Equipment Parts
umum 9440 `/erba Buena Nursery Plants
Curtis Becker Construction Construction-Nature Center
6908 26500 Body Logic Health Management Safety Fair-Training Session
H. E. Borrmann'a Steel Company Field Supplies
Computer Resource Center Consulting Services
OeLuxa Business Forms & Supplies Office Supplies �
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K8|OPEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REVISED
� # Amount Name
Description
6912 61.25 Federal Express Corporation Express Mail
6913 513.75 Kielty & Dayton, Inc. Office Supplies
6914 3,056.25 City of Mountain View Dispatch Services
6916 975.56 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies
6917 1,890.00 Precision Works, Inc. Asbestos Removal
6918 21,337.96 Santa Clara County, Registrar of Voters Election Costs
6919� 1,100.00 Santa Rosa Junior College, Law Enforcement Training—L. Hyman
� 6920 62.83 Malcolm Smith Reimbursement—Resource Documents
� 6921 847.00 Whitmore, Johnson & Bo|enos Nondiscrimination Training
6922 487.93 Petty Cash Resource Documents, Docent and
Volunteer Supplies, Field and Office
Supp|iem, Film and Developing, Local
and [>ut-of-Tovvn Meeting Expense,
Training and Private Vehicle Expense
� *Urgent check issued on December 8. 1984.
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DEC-13-94 TUE 1 :39 COLLABRA SOFTWARE rNC.
RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY_STAFF
Board President Acknowledge/Respond
Director Acknowledge/Respond
Staff Acknowledge/Respond
p�� cT1, --� Draft Response Attached
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Ao: %ard 4i Directors }�— Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft
7L_ eninsuta Regional en Space Distract Response for Board Consideration per
dp LIi ^_—V Jr Board Directives)
From: Mike Weston No Response Necessary
Date: December 13, 1994
Subjed: Radar Use by the Midpownsula Regional Open Syaee District
I suspoct continued radar use is a foregone conclusion,so I will speak instead towards how radar should
be usa
If radar is used to blindly enforce the 15 MPH speed limit:
* The majority of mouontain,bicyclists will became potential targets,much as the majority of fteeway
drivers are potential targets for the Ffighway Patrol. The reason for this is that neither the 15 MPH
trail speed limit nor the 55 MPH freeway speed limit was set based on studies of safety or prevailing
speeds. 'They were set duce to political reasons. The two times I have personally clacked MROSD
vehicles exaeed4 the 55 MPH speed limit on the freeway serves to illustrate this.
* 'Mis large number of trail users will consider the speed limit regulation unreasonable,which could
make therm lens concerned about breaking other regulations.
• Some reasonable,friendly,median speed mountain bicyclists will get tickets. This will very likely
haz7n their relationship with the District.
Instead,radar should be used to:
■ If a mountain bicyclist is dearly riding in an unsafe manner,there will be other evidence than just
speed. For example,these will be sign iicant skidding on comers and when stopping. If radar is used
as additional documastation in such cases,the rider will probably realize that&W were acting,
unsafely. If they do not,they fall into the small mwonty of trail users that carAM be simply cannot
be readied.
* Ntountain bicyclist in the top 5 or 10%by speed,as compared to others on the same section of trail,
will probably also be wade and are also unsafe to other trail users. It is reasonable for radar to be
used to attempt to slow down such people.
I would like to thank tlne board and the district fbr the continued expansion of the volunteer trail patrol
program,and for the trial ranger bicycle patrol program. I believe that with efforts like those,and with
limited and careful use of radar,the good relationship between the districct and the mountain bicycling
community can be maintained.
Itank you,
Mchad S.Weston,
1323 Bess Ct.
San Jose, CA 95123
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Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
January 12, 1995 DRAFT RESPONSE
PREPARED BY STAFF
FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
Michael S. Weston
1323 Bess Court
San Jose, CA 95128
Dear Mr. Weston:
Thank you for your December 13, 1994 letter regarding the use of radar on open
space preserves. The District's Board of Directors received your facsimile letter
during the discussion of this item at our December 14 meeting. At that meeting, the
Board approved the continued use of radar and an ongoing ranger bicycle patrol
program.
Comparing the 15 MPH speed limit on District trails to the 55 MPH speed limit on
highways does not take into consideration the variety of activities allowed on trails.
Because of these shared uses, our trails are more like sidewalks than freeways. The
most prevalent speed limit on trails throughout the country is 15 MPH, even on paved
and engineered bicycle trails.
Issuing a citation for unsafe riding depends on individual perception and is subjective.
Issuing a citation for exceeding the speed limit is clearly objective. We believe that
using radar will help us reach the top 5% to 10% of those who are speeding on
District trails. The Board will continue to support the volunteer trail patrol and
ranger bicycle patrol programs. We anticipate that these programs, along with
educating the public, will result in fewer conflicts on trails. The Board wants to
maintain a good relationship with mountain bicyclists. You can help by encouraging
others to obey the District's trail use regulations.
Sincerely,
Ginny Babbitt, President
Board of Directors
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cc: Board of Mectors
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone:415-691-1200 FAX:415-691-0485
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
Genera!Manager:L.Craig Britton
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P C 19 99 4 RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF
Ep.« Board President Acknowledge/Respond
1 7 December, 1994 Director-Acknowledge/Respond
Staff Acknowledge/Respond
Draft Response Attached
Board of Directors
Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft
MidPen insu 1 a Open Space District Response for Board Consideration per
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Board Directive(a)
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022 No Response Necessary
Members of the Board:
I was compelled to write this letter having recently read an
article about the Districts problems in attempting to sell acerage
contiguous with the Teague Hill Preserve (Teague Hill becomes open
space quagmire, Palo Alto Weekely, Wednesday, December 14, 1994) .
During the 1980s I attended the pre-acquisition hearing for the
Teague Hill property and spoke out against witholding the 70 acres
of land from dedication which the District has been unable to sell.
My argument against non-dedication was simple and direct; valid
then and equally, if not more, valid now. The District should not
sell the acerage because: (1) the District is not, and should not,
be in the business of selling land -- the voter mandate in forming
the District was to acquire land; and, (2) geologic conditions
throughout the Teague Hill property are such that development for
residential housing is at best a high risk proposition. The latter
argument follows from my knowledge, and inspection, of numerous
landslides in the western portion of the Town of Woodside, adjacent
to the boundary of the Teague Hill Preserve, that have heavily
impacted roads and houses. Such occurences have cost the Town, and
the affected citizens, significiant sums of money and having
occured in the past they are certain to occur in the future.
I maintain that sale of the acerage would be a mistake, and thus I
recommend the District abandon furthur attempts to sell the subject
acerage. The acerage should be dedicated into the existing Teague
Hill Open Space Preserve and in the future the District should not
pursue prospective acquisitions involving selling land to effect
purchase. Leave the sale of land to those organizations with
vested experience and a mission in such activities and do that
which the District was founded to do: buy land for the public to
be held in perpetuity.
Thank you for Your consideratin of my thoughts.
Sincerely,
Robert Zatkin
telephone: 415 568-6877
Robeert Zatkin p
P.O. Box 620502
Woodside, CA 94062
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
January 12, 1995 DRAFT RESPONSE
PREPARED BY STAFF
FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
Mr. Robert Zatkin
P. O. Box 620502
Woodside, CA 94062
Re: Sale of Surplus Property
Teague Bill Open Space Preserve
Dear Mr. Zatkin:
Thank you for your letter of December 17 opposing the sale of any of the Teague Hill
property. The Board of Directors reviewed your letter at its regular meeting on January 'l 1,
1995. The concept of the Open Space District selling off land to be developed for housing
is, on the surface, difficult to reconcile. There are two basic reasons the Board has chosen
to take this approach, and may consider it again in the future.
Financial resources to acquire open space land are severely constrained and could be
completely unavailable at some time in the future. In fact, with recent purchases the District
is effectively out of acquisition funds. Yet risk of development and public need and demand
for additional open space land and recreational opportunities continues. The District must be
extremely careful that it spends its dwindling acquisition dollars on properties that have the
most strategic importance and offer the best financial leverage. If possible, this includes
structuring some acquisitions to acquire only portions of a holding. Sometimes it is not
possible to separate the less desirable open space areas from the rest of the property prior to
the purchase. Instead of losing the purchase opportunity, these areas can be separated and
sold after the purchase. The District has always been "up front" about this approach in the
rare instances when its use has been necessary to conserve dwindling acquisition dollars.
In addition to getting the most for our open space dollars, an issue that becomes evident in
the case of Teague Hill, is spending a disproportionate share of precious tax funds on
properties that benefit one small community, but provide limited access or benefit to the
majority of constituents of the District. Teague Full provides important connecting trails to
the Woodside trail system, and its preservation avoids potentially significant development
pressures and impacts on the Town. To other residents of the District it is primarily an
important piece of open space and scenic backdrop. The District has or will also contribute
$6 million to the nearby Phleger purchase by the National Park Service that has similar
characteristics. Because the citizens of Woodside declined to contribute to the Teague Hill
purchase, the sale of the directly accessible, least obtrusive portion of the property was seen
as an alternative to address the issues of stretching our acquisition dollars and addressing the
disproportionate investment/benefit issue with regard to regional access and funding.
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 • Phone: 415-691-1200 • FAX: 415-691-0485
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
Mr. Robert Zatkin Page Two
You are correct that geotechnical issues, especially landslides, are a serious concern in this
area. The District will continue to make this clear to potential purchasers. However, given
the extent of the 70 acre area proposed to be made available, and careful geotechnical
investigation and planning, we have no reason to believe that these hazards cannot be avoided
or mitigated.
I hope this helps to clarify the Board's position on this issue. Thanks again for your
thoughtful letter.
Sincerely,
Ginny Babbit, President
Board of Directors
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Electronic Engineering Associates
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RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF
Board President Acknowledge/Respond
Director Acknowledge/Respond
Staff Acknowledge/Respond
December 19, 1994 _ Draft Response Attached
Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft
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R-95-02
Meeting 95-01
January 11, 1995
AGENDA ITEM
Election of Board Officers for 1995
MANAGER'SGENERAL
Elect officers of the Board for the 1995 calendar year.
Discussion: Pursuant to Section 1.22 of your Rules of Procedure, you elect new Board
officers for the 1995 calendar year at your first regular meeting in January. The election
will be by signed ballots, and the District clerk will count the ballots. After the election, the
ballots will be available for public inspection.
Your Rules of Procedure list the order of officers to be elected as follows: President, Vice-
President, Treasurer, and Secretary.
Prepared by:
Jean H. Fiddes, District Clerk
Contact person:
Same as above
330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone:415-691-1200 FAX: 415-691-0485
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
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Meeting 95-01
January 11, 1995
AGENDA ITEM
Renewal of Investment Authority
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECMME
Adopt the attached resolution to extend the controller's investment authority for another year.
The investment goals and guidelines are the same as you adopted on January 12, 1994.
Discussion: The controller's authority to invest temporarily idle funds expires on January
11, 1995 according to the provisions of Resolution 94-02 (see report R-94-03). Currently,
all of our cash reserves not held by a trustee are invested through the Santa Clara County
pooled investment fund. However, when short-term interest rates rise we are able to earn an
enhanced return on our investment funds by investing directly.
The Santa Clara County pooled fund, by policy, invests in a conservative manner and reports
on fund performance monthly, including a full listing of the portfolio.
Our District policy does not allow any of the practices which have crippled Orange County.
First, investments may not be leveraged. Second, investments may not include derivatives.
Third, the term of investments may not exceed 180 days.
Prepared by:
Michael Foster, Controller
Jean H. Fiddes, District Clerk
Contact person:
Jean H. Fiddes
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone:415-691-1200 FAX:415-691-0485
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AUTHORIZING
CERTAIN BOARD EMPLOYEES TO INVEST TEMPORARILY IDLE
FUNDS IN SECURITIES ALLOWED BY GOVERNMENT CODE
WHEREAS, the District needs to maximize the yield on temporarily idle funds
in order to help meet land acquisition objectives; and
WHEREAS, Government Code, Sections 53601 and 53635 et seq. authorize
the District to deposit and invest surplus and inactive funds in securities which, at times,
yield interest rates higher than achievable through the Santa Clara County Pooled Fund; and
WHEREAS, the District can often improve its yield on temporarily idle funds
without sacrificing financial safety or flexibility;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
Section One. The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District does hereby authorize the Controller, or in his/her absence, a District
employee authorized by the Board to act on his/her behalf, to invest surplus or temporarily
idle funds according to the Investment Goals and Guidelines attached hereto as Exhibit "A"
and by reference made a part hereof.
Section Two. Before any particular investment the Controller shall consult
with the General Manager, or a District employee authorized to act in his/her behalf, to
determine anticipated cash flow needs of the District.
Section Three. This Resolution supersedes Resolution No. 94-02 adopted
January 12, 1994. This Resolution shall no longer be in effect as of January 10, 1996,
unless extended in time, and inactive funds shall then be deposited in the Santa Clara County
Pooled Investment Fund.
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Investment Goals and Guidelines
GOALS
Goal 1. Capital Preservation
Temporarily idle funds shall be invested in a conservative manner, such that funds can always be
withdrawn at, or just above or below, full invested value. Investments that offer opportunities for
significant capital gains and losses are excluded.
Goal2. Liquidity
Temporarily idle funds will be managed so that normal operating cash needs and scheduled extraordinary
cash needs can be met on a same day basis. Investments will be sufficiently liquid to provide a steady and
reliable flow of cash to the District to insure that all land purchases can be made promptly (within two
weeks).
Goal 3. Income
Temporarily idle funds shall earn the highest rate of return that is consistent with capital preservation and
liquidity goals and the Government Code.
GUIDELINES
1. Determination of Idle Funds
The Controller will prepare a complete cash flow projection prior to all investment decisions. This cash
flow projection will be reviewed and evaluated by the General Manager. The General Manager is
responsible for designating the maximum amount of funds available for investment.
2. Contingency Reserve
A contingency reserve of between $500,000 and $2,000,000 shall be maintained with the Santa Clara
County Treasurer. The General Manager is responsible for determining the size of this contingency
reserve. At all times this contingency reserve will be sufficient to satisfy the requirements for all Note
Funds.
3. Non-Invested Funds
Idle District funds not otherwise invested or maintained with paying agents will be deposited in the Santa
Clara County pooled investment fund.
4. Selection of Investments
The Controller is responsible for selecting specific investments that fit within the amounts and maturities
designated by the General Manager. The Controller is also responsible for directing security transactions.
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5. Investment Instruments
Investments shall be limited to those allowed by Government Code Section 53601 et seq. and 53635 et seq.
Investments shall not be leveraged. Investments, and or "derivatives," that offer opportunities for
significant capital gains and losses are excluded. All investment, other than funds held in trust for
noteholders, shall mature within 180 days.
6. Diversification
Investments other than insured or collateralized deposits at banks and savings and loan associations shall be
diversified.
7. Marketability
For investments other than deposits, the breadth of ownership and number of securities outstanding will be
sufficient to establish a secondary market in which investments can be readily converted to cash without
causing a material change in their market value.
8. Acceptable Banks
Bankers' Acceptances and Negotiable Certificates of Deposit may be purchased only from banks and
savings and loan associations with over $1,000,000,000 of deposits and reporting profitable operations.
9. Acceptable Collateral
Securities collateralizing bank or savings and loan deposits must be rated "A" or higher.
10. Investments in Name of District
All investments purchased shall stand in the name of the District.
11. Reporting
The Controller shall report all security transactions to the Budget Committee no later than the next Regular
Meeting of the Board of Directors after any transaction has been made. The Controller shall submit a
complete listing of the investment portfolio to the Administration and Budget Committee by the fourth
Wednesday of each month. The Administration and Budget Committee shall act on behalf of the Board of
Directors in receiving reports from the Controller required by Government Code Section 53607.
12. Purchase of Securities Through Bank
The Controller is authorized to purchase securities through the investment department of the District's
bank. The Bank shall be instructed in writing only to purchase securities in the name of the District and
that all matured funds shall be returned to the District's bank account. The Bank shall also be instructed to
send receipts for transactions to the General Manager.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-95-15
Meeting 95-01
January 11, 1995
,AGENDA ITEM
Property as Facilitated by Peninsula Open Space T q° - Former Phleger
District Contribution to the National Park Service Ac u on of` e
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing payment of$3,000,000 to Peninsula Open Space
Trust to complete the District commitment of$6,000,000 to assist in the acquisition of the
former Phleger property by the National Park Service as an addition to the Golden Gate
National Recreation Area.
BACKGROUND
When the District first annexed the southeastern portion of San Mateo County in June 1976,
the 1,227-acre Phleger property was identified as the highest priority property for
preservation. It was considered the "keystone" open space area linking the 23,000-acre San
Francisco watershed lands with Huddart County Park. Because this property was owned by
the prominent Herman Phleger family, it was suggested that the acquisition would be an ideal
project for a proposed non-profit land trust.
Peninsula Open Space (POST) inc
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hoped by POST and the District that they could eventually negotiate a gift, bargain sale, or
an outright purchase of the property and raise funds for a portion or all of the cost, thereby
reducing or even eliminating a District contribution to the acquisition. After 13 years of
low-key discussions with the owners, in December 1990, POST entered into an agreement to
acquire the property with the ultimate goal of addition of this property to the Golden Gate
National Recreation Area (GGNRA). POST acquired the property at a bargain price of$25
million (appraised value of$28 million) with eight months to raise the $14.5 million down
payment. The funds for the down payment came from POST's entire revolving land
acquisition fund of $5 million, a Save-the-Redwoods League contribution of$2.5 million,
fund raising in the amount of$3 million, and sale of the estate house and site for $4 million.
POST has since spent an additional $1 million for master planning the site, contracting for
surveys of the property, and other out-of-pocket costs associated with raising the purchase
funds and managing the property.
The property is adjacent to the San Francisco Crystal Springs Watershed lands, which is
entirely within the boundaries of the GGNRA. The GGNRA currently manages the wildlife
refuge easement encompassing the entire 23,000-acres. The Phleger property also includes
over a mile of frontage on State Highway 35 (Skyline Boulevard), a state scenic highway,
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 . Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 * E-mail: mrosd@netcom.com
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General Manager:L.Craig Britton
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has the potential for a significant portion of the Bay Area Ridge Trail, and contains a
prominent ridge and associated fire break trail that could become a part of the future City to
the Sea Trail, ultimately connecting the Redwood City area with the Pacific Coast. Also,
since this acquisition was first contemplated, the District has acquired the Teague Hill and
Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserves, increasing publicly owned, contiguous
open space land by another 3,300 acres. For these reasons, and the sheer prominence of the
property as a major element of the scenic backdrop to the San Francisco peninsula, POST
sought a federal appropriation to acquire this property as an addition to the GGNRA. In
June 1992, by congressional action, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area boundaries
were expanded to include the former Phleger property. Last year, funding legislation for
$5.25 million was appropriated as the first half of the remaining purchase cost. The final
$5.25 million was appropriated this year, and the purchase of the entire 1227.26 acres was
completed on December 23, 1994, by the National Park Service. The legislative process
which led to these appropriations, and the ability of the National Park Service to acquire the
property, was based upon the assistance of the District and other agencies that participated as
funding sources for this acquisition.
DISCUSSION
The decision by the Federal Government to acquire the Phleger property was based upon
completing a contiguous open space corridor down the spine of the San Francisco peninsula
connecting more than 56 square miles of public open space lands. The GGNRA serves a
population of over two million people in the immediately surrounding communities and is a
valued recreational resource for the entire Bay Area.
In addition to the tremendous resource value of the Phleger property, one of the most
compelling reasons for federal acquisition is the overwhelming public support for this project
including possibly the largest local funding contributions ever toward a federal park land
acquisition project in the United States.
The role of POST in this project, although monumental, is typical for a non-profit land trust
undertaking. They secured the property when no one else (public agency or individual)
could act as effectively and efficiently; they provided a financing bridge while raising private
funds; coordinated public agency contributions and searched for and identified the
appropriate public agency to acquire and permanently protect the property. The District has
worked with other non-profit land trusts on land preservation projects, including Save-the-
Redwoods League, Sempervirens Fund, and the Nature Conservancy. The District has also
participated in City, County and State park projects, both as a funding source and as a
managing agency, where appropriate.
In this instance, POST took on possibly one of the most ambitious public park acquisition
projects in recent history. The District is a proud contributor to this National Park Service
acquisition project and District staff looks forward to working with GGNRA office and field
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staff to assist with the planning and operation of this magnificent public open space and
recreation property.
The overall transaction exceeds the District's greatest expectations for the outcome of this
critical acquisition project. Of the actual appraised value of$24 million ($28 million less the
$4 million for the sale of the estate home), the District is contributing $6 million toward the
National Park acquisition, or 25% of the value of the property. The entire project is an
outstanding example of a regional cooperative effort involving the District, the Federal
government, Peninsula Open Space Trust, Save-the-Redwoods League, and the many citizens
of the area who have contributed endless time, energy and especially funds toward this
successful public/private venture that is now completed. Peninsula Open Space Trust, its
Board of Directors, advisory council, and Audrey Rust and her staff especially are to be
commended for their incredible effort and success.
Prepared by:
L. Craig Britton, General Manager
Contact person:
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
APPROVING A CONTRIBUTION OF THREE MILLION
AND N0/100 DOLLARS ($3,000,000) TO THE PURCHASE
OF THE FORMER PHLEGER PROPERTY BY THE
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AS AN ADDITION TO THE
GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA AND
COMMENDING PENINSULA OPEN SPACE TRUST AND
ITS PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS FOR THEIR
INCREDIBLE SUCCESS
WHEREAS, Peninsula Open Space Trust has acquired the former 1,227-acre
Phleger property, with an appraised value of over $28,000,000; and
WHEREAS, Peninsula Open Space Trust has assembled and completed the
highly imaginative regional cooperative effort to raise the funds necessary to enable the
former Phleger property to be acquired by the National Park Service of the Federal
government as an addition to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) for a
mere $10,500,000; and
WHEREAS, Peninsula Open Space Trust's partners included the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District and Save-the-Redwoods League as well as the thousands of
individuals who contributed tireless time, effort, and most importantly, financial support
toward the success of this project; and
WHEREAS, the District has committed $6,000,000 toward this imaginative
and seemingly impossible project with the first $3,000,000 installment (one-half of its
committed contribution aid on December 1 h 1 p 30, 993 at the close of escrow with the Federal
government for the first phase of their purchase transaction to permanently reserve this
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WHEREAS, the Federal Government closed escrow on-the second phase of
the purchase transaction on December 23, 1994, completing the acquisition of the entire
1,227.26 acre property and the District is now ready and able to complete its final
$3,000,000 contribution to this open space acquisition project; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that the acquisition of the former Phleger
property by the National Park Service as an addition to the GGNRA directly furthers the
District's purposes set out in Public Resources Code Section 5541, directly advances and
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furthers the particular public purposes of the District, and benefits all of the residents of the
District; and
WHEREAS, the District's contribution will be and has been used by POST
solely to contribute to the former Phleger property acquisition by the National Park Service;
and
WHEREAS, the legislative process which established the GGNRA
appropriation which allowed this acquisition to proceed was based in part upon the District's
commitment to participate in this acquisition.
NOW THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District does hereby resolve as follows:
Section One. The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District does hereby approve and authorize the payment of$3,000,000 to Peninsula
Open Space Trust to complete the acquisition of the former Phleger property by the National
Park Service of the Federal Government as an addition to the GGNRA.
Section Two. The General Manager of the District shall cause to be given
appropriate notice of approval of the payment of funds to Peninsula Open Space Trust. The
General Manager further is authorized to prepare, and with the advice of legal counsel,
execute any and all other documents necessary or appropriate to the closing of the transaction
and the delivery of said funds in full compliance with this Resolution and for the purpose set
out herein.
Section Three. It is intended, reasonably expected and hereby authorized that
the District's general fund will be reimbursed in the amount of$3,000,000 from the proceeds
of the next long-term District note issue. This Section of this Resolution is adopted by the
Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District solely for purposes of
establishing compliance with the requirements of Section 1.103-18 of the Treasury
Regulations. The reimbursement of this payment expenditure is consistent with District's
budgetary and financial circumstances. There are no funds or sources of moneys of the
District that have been, or reasonably are expected to be, reserved or allocated on a long-
term basis, or otherwise set aside to pay the costs of this open space land acquisition project,
which are to be paid or reimbursed out of proceeds of indebtedness to be issued by District.
The Board of Directors hereby declares District's official intent to use proceeds of
indebtedness to reimburse itself for this open space land acquisition project expenditure.
Section Four. The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District does hereby heartily commend and congratulate Peninsula Open Space Trust,
its Board of Directors, advisory council, and hard working staff for their tireless efforts in
guiding the colossal "Phleger project" from an idea to a success.
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Section Five. The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District does also commend and congratulate all of the citizens of the San Francisco
peninsula who tirelessly contributed time, effort and, especially, financial support to help
make this highly creative and nearly unattainable idea a reality for the benefit of current and
future generations of area residents.
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R-95-05
Meeting 95-1
January 11, 1995
AGENDA ITEM
Scheduling of Special Meeting with San Mateo County Parksand Recreation Commission
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION ,
Schedule a Special Meeting at the San Mateo County Admini tration Building, Room 101, 590
Hamilton Street, Redwood City, for the purpose of holding a special joint meeting with the San
Mateo County Parks and Recreation Commission to discuss topics of mutual interest.
DISCUSSION
Possible dates for another joint meeting with San Mateo County Parks and Recreation
Commission are Thursdays, March 2, April 6, or May 4, 1995. The meeting will be from 4:30
to 7:00 P.M. in Room 101 of San Mateo County's Administration Building.
Agenda topics for the meeting could include:
(1) Bicycle Speed Limits and Enforcement
(2) Alternative Funding for Parks and Open Space
(3) Edgewood County Park Planning
(4) Informational Reports
Prepared by:
Deirdre Dolan, Administrative Analyst
Contact person:
L. Craig Britton, General Manager
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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Meeting 95-1
January 11, 1995
AGENDA ITEM
Final Adoption of an Amendment to the Use and Management Plan for El Corte de Madera
Creek Open Space Preserve
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the amendment to the Use and Management Plan for El Corte de Madera Creek Open
Space Preserve to include the demonstration trail realignment project. Upon completion of the
demonstration trail project, the new trail realignment will be incorporated into the existing trail
plan as a multi-use trail.
DISCUSSION
At your November 9, 1994 meeting, you tentatively adopted the amendment to the use and
management plan for El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve (see report R-94-115).
The amendment outlined a demonstration trail realignment project which involves construction
of new connecting trails between existing sections of trail, while eliminating trails that are unsafe
or causing resource damage.
On December 5, 1994, the task force met on the preserve and walked the new trail alignment,
as well as the trail sections that would be closed under the plan. The project was well received
by the group. Staff had planned a volunteer workday on December 17 at El Corte de Madera
Creek Open Space Preserve, but it was canceled due to rainy weather. Another workday is
currently being planned for January 21, 1995.
Prepared by:
Mary Gundert, Open Space Planner
Contact Person:
Same as Above
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone: 415-691-1200 FAX: 415-691-0485
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
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Meeting 95-1
January 11, 1995
AGENDA ITEM
Notice of Contract Completion for the Fence Construction Project at St. Joseph's Hill Open
Space Preserve
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION -
Approve the attached Notice of Completion of Contract and Acceptance of Work on the St.
Joseph's Hill Fence Construction Project and authorize the Board president to sign the
acceptance in behalf of the District.
DISCUSSION
At your October 12, 1994 meeting, you authorized staff to solicit competitive bids for
installation of chain link fencing at St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve. At that meeting,
you also authorized the general manager to accept the lowest responsible bid, not to exceed
$35,000, and award the contract (see report R-94-103). Six bids were received ranging from
$13,925 to $31,215. On November 7, 1994, the fence construction project was awarded to
Anchor Fence Company of South San Francisco for a bid of $13,925. The project was
completed on December 19, 1994. District staff and a representative from the California
Province of the Society of Jesus (Novitiate) inspected the work and found it to be complete
and in conformance with the construction drawings and specifications. The project was
completed within the contract's specified time limit. There were no change orders issued
during construction; therefore, the total project cost was $13,925.
Approximately ten percent of the project cost will be withheld from the contractor's billing in
accordance with the contract documents and specifications. A check for that amount will be
issued in 35 days, which allows adequate time to review evidence that all payrolls, material
bills, and other indebtedness connected with the project have been paid by the contractor.
Prepared by:
Sheryl Marioni Cochran, Open Space Planner
Contact:
Same as Above
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 • Phone: 415-691-1200 • FAX: 415-691-0485
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Han ko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF CONTRACT AND ACCEPTANCE OF WORK
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by order of the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, pursuant to State law, that work to be
performed under the contract heretofore made and executed by and between the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, as Owner therein, and Anchor
Fence Corngany as Contractor therein, bearing the date of
November 15, 1994 for construction of St. Joseph's Hill
Fence Project and appurtenant facilities upon lands of said District
known as St. Josegh's Hill Open Space Preserve situated in the Town
of Los Gatos , County of Santa Clara . State of
California, was completed as called for and in the manner designated by the plans and
specifications by the said Contractor, on the 1 9th day of December. 1994.
Upon said contract, National American Insurance Company
was surety on the bond given by said Anchor Fence Corngany
the said Contractor, as required by law.
That the title of said District to the real property upon which said work and
contract was performed is that of fee title
That the address of said Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is 330
Distel Circle, Los Altos, CA 94022
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, pursuant to the order of the Board of Directors made
and given on the 1 1th day of January, 1995 . authorizing and
directing the execution of this instrument, the said District has caused these presents
to be executed in its name, authenticated by the signature of the President of the said
Board of Directors this
11th — day of January. 1995
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
President, Board of Directors
State of California, County of Santa Clara
The undersigned, being duly sworn says: that she is the person who executed
the foregoing; that she has read the same and knows the contents thereof, and
that the facts stated therein are true.
President, Board of Directors
Subscribed and sworn to before me on January 11, 1995.
Jean Fiddes, District Clerk
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Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-95-06
Meeting 95-1
January 11, 1995
AGENDA ITEM
Attendance at the 1995 Special District Board Manag itrInstitute
A)
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMEND
Authorize Director Davey to attend the 1995 Special District Board Management Institute at a
projected cost of$1100.
DISCUSSION
The 1995 Special District Board Management Institute will be held on Friday, Saturday, and
Sunda Feb 17 18 and 19 in La Jolla California. Topics to be covered in the program
Y rnm'Y P P g
include Board leadership in special government, special district law, financial management and
control, personnel policy, planning, communications and community relations, and a special
report from Sacramento.
The fee for the Special District Board Management Institute is $695 per person. This includes
tuition, all instructional materials, Friday and Saturday luncheons, Friday reception, and
continental breakfast each day. Total projected expenses, including fees, airfare, lodging, and
meals, are $1100 per person.
New board members have attended the Special District Board Management Institute in the past.
It is an excellent way for a new Director to gain a comprehensive view of Board responsibilities.
Prepared by:
Deirdre Dolan, Administrative Analyst
Contact person:
L. Craig Britton, General Manager
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone: 415-691-1200 FAX: 415-691-0485
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-95-04
Meeting 95-1
January 11, 1995
AGENDA ITEM
Consulting Services Agreement with Legislative Consul is Heim, Noack, & Spahnn
(GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION —
Authorize the general manager to execute the attached Consulting Services Agreement with
Heim, Noack, & Spahnn for legislative consulting services in Sacramento.
DISCUSSION
The attached Consulting Services Agreement with Heim, Noack, & Spahnn is for a one year
term for legislative consulting services in Sacramento. The terms and conditions of the
agreement remain unchanged from the previous agreement, and the consulting fee of$1100 per
month, plus a monthly expense allowance of$55, has not increased since 1989.
Heim, Noack, & Spahnn provide excellent service at a very modest cost, especially considering
the returns to the District. Ralph Heim has represented the District in Sacramento for the past
twelve years. He has worked very effectively on the District's behalf and has done an
outstanding job of protecting and preserving the District's income through the recent state budget
crises.
Prepared by:
Deirdre Dolan, Administrative Analyst
Contact person:
L. Craig Britton, General Manager
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,Nanette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
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Heim, Noack 0 Spahnn
G O V E R N M E N T A L R E L A T 1 O N .S
Ralph A. Heim
Russell W. Noack
Leslie S. Spahnn
haul 1. Lunardi CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
Peter Conlin
Victoria G. Horton
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 1st day of January, 1995, by and between
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, hereinafter called
"District", and HEIM, NOACK& SPAHNN, a California Corporation, hereinafter
called "Legislative Consultant", or "Consultant."
The parties hereto do mutually agree as follows:
1. ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANT
The District hereby agrees to engage Consultant, and Consultant agrees to
perform the services hereinafter set forth in this Agreement.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Consultant shall do, perform and carry out in a satisfactory and proper
manner, as determined by District, the following services:
a. Become familiar with District's Legislative Prouam for 1995 and its
special legislative concerns.
b. Advocate legislation and amendments to legislation to Sacramento
legislators and administrators and their staffs with will enhance
District's funding or result in other legislation favorable to District,
with an emphasis on District's Legislative Program for 1995 and
related matters, and other legislative or State administrative matters
as may be assigned from time to time.
C. Monitor and advise of status of pending legislation which may affect
District.
d. Evaluate and advise District as to the political climate in
Sacramento, the best channels for influencing legislation affecting
District, desirable kinds of legislation in light of District's problems,
purposes and goals, and the best strategies for achieving legislation
favorable to District.
e. Maintain and improve liaison between District and members of the
Legislature and the State Administration.
f. Attend legislative hearings and other legislative meetings on behalf
of District when a District representative is unable to be there or as
otherwise appropriate.
Bank of California Center
T'0 L Street.Suite 960
Sacramento, CA 9581-4
Tel. (916)4 i2-4584
Fax(916)441-4925
Nfldpeninsula Regional
Open Space District
Re: 1995 ConsultingServices Agreement
Page 2
g. When beneficial to District, coordinate District efforts with
advocates of other regional park or open space districts, special
district associations, park and recreation associations, and other
appropriate organizations.
3. RESPONSIBILITIES OF DISTRICT
District shall cooperate with and furnish necessary data to Consultant in
every reasonable way to assist Consultant in carrying out its services under
this Contract. Consultant's principal contact with District shall be District's
General Manager or designee.
4. PERSONNEL
a. Consultant represents that it has, or will secure at its own expense,
all personnel required in performing the service under this Contract.
Such personnel not be employees of or have any contractual
relationship with District.
5. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
The services of Consultant are to commence January 1, 1995 and continue
through December 31, 1995.
6. COMPENSATION
The District agrees to pay the Consultant at a fined monthly rate of
$1,100.00 plus a monthly expense allowance of $55.00. The expense
allowance shall cover costs of telephone, postage, photocopying, bill service
and other out-of-pocket expenses. If cumulative expenses have significantly
exceeded cumulative expense allowances and it appears this situation will
continue, consultant may request an increase in the allowance which shall
be considered by the General Manager. Compensation for travel expenses,
such as those to the District, which may cause the cumulative expense
allowance to be exceeded, must be authorized in advance by the General
Manager. Said payments shall be prorated for any fractional month at the
beginning and end of the contract period. Such compensation shall
constitute the total amount payable by District under this agreement and
shall include all costs and expenses of Consultant. Consultant shall bill
District at the end of each calendar month, and the District shall remit
within 30 days of said billings.
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Re: 1995 Consulting Services Agreement
Page 3
7. TERMINATION
District shall have the right to terminate this agreement by five (5) days
written notice at any time, with or without cause. Consultant shall be
entitled to compensation for all services rendered up to the date of
termination. Consultant also shall have the right to terminate this
agreement by fifteen (15) days written notice at any time, with or without
cause.
8. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Consultant shall not willfully discriminate against any employee or
applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, or
national origin. Consultant shall take affirmative action to ensure that
applicants are employed without regard to their race, color, sex, religion,
ancestry, or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to,
the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment
or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms
of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship.
9. ASSIGNABILITY
The Consultant shall not assign any interest in this agreement, and shall not
transfer any interest in the same, or any payments to be received hereunder,
without the prior written consent of District.
10. INTEREST OF CONSULTANT
Consultant covenants that is presently has no interest, and shall not have
any interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with the
performance of services required to be performed under this agreement.
Consultant shall from time to time advise General Manager of the District
as to the names of other persons and/or organizations that Consultant
represents in legislative matters.
11. FINDINGS
Any reports, information, data, etc. given to or prepared or assembled by
Consultant under this contract which District requests to be kept as
confidential shall n
P
of be made available individual 1 rorganization b e to an d dua o b
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Consultant without the prior written approval of District.
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Re: 1995 Consulting Services Agreement
Page 4
12. USE OF FUNDS
Consultant shall not expend any of the funds received as compensation
hereunder in support of any candidate for any political office.
Compensation is limited to the cost of services actually rendered and
expenses, and specifically does not include political contributions of any
type whatsoever.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, District and Contractor have executed this Agreement
as of the date first written above.
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
By:
Craig Britton, General Manager
HEIM, NOACK& SPAHNN
By:
Mr. Ralph A. Heim, President
Open Space
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R-95-08 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 95-01
January 11, 1995
AGENDA ITEM
Proposed Revision to District Rules of Procedure regarding membership on Board
committees and compensation for services on ad,hoc committees; discussion of whether any
further revisions to the Board's compensation policy are desired.
LEGAL COUNSEL'S RECOMMENDATIOA[
1. Adopt the attached resolution revising the District's Rules of Procedure regarding
Board committees.
2. Provide direction with regard to whether the Board desires further revisions to the
Board's compensation policy.
D SCUSSION
At your December 14, 1994 meeting, the Board considered issues concerning service on
Board committees. The Board requested that District Legal Counsel return with appropriate
revisions to the District's Rules of Procedure. The current language of the Rules and the
revisions are attached and are in order for review and adoption. The following is an
explanation of each proposed revision.
1. Participation by Presiding Officer of the Board:
Section 1.80 currently states: "The presiding officer of the Board shall not serve on
any committee. The presiding officer may serve as a voting alternate on any
committee."
The Board consensus was that the Presiding Officer should be allowed to serve on an
ad hoc committee and therefore § 1.80 should be revised.
Section 1.80 also states that, by majority vote, the Board may establish "standing or
special committees" for certain matters. Since the new Brown Act amendments and
the Board both use the term "ad hoc committee," it would be more consistent to
replace the term "special committee" with "ad hoc committee."
Therefore, Section 1.80 should be revised to read as follows:
"Upon passage of a motion by a majority of Board members,
s tan din , k g t«r<.>:}.> ..;> committees compo sed of Board members
may be established for the study of specific matters. The
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 • Phone: 415-691-1200 . FAX:415-691-0485 19
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
R-94-08 Page two
presiding officer of the Board may appoint the committee members with the
consent of the Board. The presiding officer of the Board shall not serve on
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committee. The presiding officer may serve
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as a voting alternate on any committee.
2. Compensation for Attendance at Ad Hoc Committee Meetings:
Section 2.30 currently defines a compensable meeting as a "meeting of a committee of
the Board, unless the Board indicates that service on a particular committee is
noncompensable."
Staff requested clarification concerning the compensation policy for ad hoc
committees. The Board consensus was that service on ad hoc committees should be
compensable as determined by the Board.
To implement this, Section 2.30 may be revised in part to read:
A Board meeting includes a special meeting, a continued
meeting, a closed session, a public hearing, or a meeting of a
committee of the Board. da :
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determination about compensation by an affirmative act.
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3. Board Compensation In General:
Director Crowder requested that the issue of compensation for meetings be included
in your discussion.
Public Resources Code § 5536 currently provides that Board members may receive a
maximum of$100 per day for attendance at a meeting of the Board, not to exceed
$500 in any one calendar month. (A copy of Public Resources Code § 5536 is
attached).
The District's Rules of Procedure, Section 2.30, are consistent with this statute.
R-95-08 Page three
The Board may discuss whether it desires to further revise its current Rules on the
issue of overall compensation.
Prepared by:
Susan M. Schectman, Legal Counsel
Contact person:
Same as above
Attachment No. 1
Current District
Rules of Procedure
1.80 Committees of the Board. Upon passage of motion by a majority of Board
members, standing or special committees composed of Board members may be
established for the study of specific matters. The presiding officer of the
Board may appoint the committee members with the consent of the Board.
The presiding officer of the Board shall not serve on any committee. The
presiding officer may serve as a voting alternate on any committee.
2.30 Compensation of Directors and nses
Payment of Expenses."' Members of th Y �— e
Board shall receive one hundred doll azs ($100.00) for each attendance at a
Board meeting. A Board meeting includes a special meeting, a continued
meeting, a closed session, a public hearing, or a meeting of a committee of the
Board, unless the Board indicates that service on a particular committee is
noncompensable. Only Board members who are members of the committee,
or authorized substitutes appointed by the presiding officer, may be
compensated for attendance at the meeting. A committee of the Board
includes a committee of one and Board-appointed representatives on a
committees established by other organizations. The maximum total compensa-
tion per Board member allowable under this section shall be one hundred
dollars ($100.00) per day and five hundred dollars ($500.00) per calendar
month.
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September 7, 1994
Judi Ondi
Assistant Vice President
American Title Insurance Company
910 Campisi Way, Suite 1 A
Campbell, CA 95008
Subject: John F. Ringo, Deed of Trust on property located at 2150 Dahlberg
Ct., Morgan Hill, California.
Dear Ms. Ondi:
1-4+iwe-Teviewed your letter of A st 30, 1994,, requesting the execution of a
Substitution of Trustee and Deed Recon veyance. I need further information as to
the ultimate purpose to be achieve before I can fulfill that request. The 1989 Deed of
Trust secured the amount of $40,0 0. The terms of the note did not require any
payments. In 1992 the District ad cod an additional $10,000 to Mr. Ringo. This
secs Deed of Trust secured - - d itional amount plus the interest that had accrued,,--
Mr. Ringo is thus correct in saying th the 1992 note entirely aGcow-vts for the amount secured by the earlier 1989 Deed of St.
The purpose of leaving the 1989 Deed of Trust in place was to ensure the District's
security against any unknown den' s of i", st, judgements or other liens on the property.
The District will cooperate in ex6quting ari� documents necessary for Mr. Ringo's
refinancing to the extent that it ill facilita the entire pay off of his obligations to the
District. If it is only the 1989 ed of Trust that is to be reconveyed, the District will
it,
require adequate assurance tha its security is not thereby impaired. Such assurance
could be provided, for example, by a lender's policy issued at no cost to the District.
Keeping in mind these concerns, please feel free to further discuss the matter with
Diane Blackman, Research Attorney, at (415) 691-1200.
Sincerely,
L. Craig Britton
General Manager
LCB/DB/ca
cc: John Ringo
Attachment No. 2
Resolution Adopting Revisions
to Rules of Procedure
RESOLUTION NO.
A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District Amending the District Rules of
Procedure
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District that, effective January 11, 1995, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's
1 f Procedures are hereby amended to read as follows:
Rules o acedu es y
1 i f Board. Upon passage f motion majorityf m.80 Committees a the Bo po p g a by a o Board embers,
standing or speeiai RM committees composed of Board members may be
established for the study of specific matters. The presiding officer of the Board may
appoint the committee members with the consent of the Board. The presiding officer
of the Board shall not serve on W. gtd� committee. The presiding officer may
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serve . r4 4 . siif €a�l � Y4 ? as a voting alternate on any
committee.
2.30 Compensation of Directors and Payment of Expenses.18 Members of the Board shall
receive one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each attendance at a Board meeting. A
Board meeting includes a special meeting, a continued meeting, a closed session, a
public hearing, or a meeting of a committee of the Board.
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who are members of the committee, or authorized substitutes appointed by the
presiding officer, may be compensated for attendance at the meeting. A committee of
the Board includes a committee of one and board-appointed representatives on
committees established by other organizations. The maximum total compensation per
Board member allowable under this section shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00) per
day and five hundred dollars ($500.00) per calendar month.
Attachment No. 3
Public Resources
Code § 5536
5536. Directors; rules for proceedings; compensation; meetings; group medical and dental
plan; vacancies
(a) The board shall establish rules for its proceedings.
(b) The board may provide, by ordinance or resolution, that each of its members may receive an
amount not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) per day for each attendance at a meeting of the board.
For purposes of this section, a meeting of the board includes, but is not limited to, closed sessions of the
board, board field trips, district public hearings, or meetings of a committee of the board. The maximum
compensation allowable to a board member on any given day shall be one hundred dollars ($100). Board
members shall not receive any other compensation for meetings, and no board member shall receive more
than five hundred dollars ($500) compensation under this section in any one calendar month, except that
board members of.the East Bay Regional Park District may receive compensation for not more than 10
d� in any one calendar month. A board member may elect to waive the per diem. In addition, the
board may provide, by ordinance or resolution, that each of its members not otherwise eligible for an
employer-paid or partially employer-paid group medical or group dental plan, or both, may participate in
any of those plans available to permanent employees of the district on the same terms available to those
district employees or on terms and conditions as the board may determine. A board member who elects
to participate in any plan may also elect to have the premium for the plan charged against his or her per
diem and may further elect to waive the balance of the per diem.,
Draft, Auaust 24, 1994 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT
4 Vegetation Management
3c�11• Viable tiv t p an> < ornmun as:, ara teTisfi;lr t>'f region
Policies and Implementation Measures
4.1 Maintain the diversity of native plant communities.
• As part of the Resource Management Plan for a preserve or geographic area: map and describe
plant communities; analyze successional trends using aerial photographs, sequential
photographs from set photo points, and where necessary, plant transects; and formulate site-
specific vegetation management goals.
• Identify appropriate areas for restoring lost or altered native plant communities and restore
them to a natural condition. This is often best done by restoring natural processes and
controlling invasive plants, rather than by planting. (See 3.1.)
• Manage native grassland sites to encourage reestablishment and perpetuation of California
native grasses.
• Manage oak woodland to encourage reestablishment and perpetuation of California native oaks.
• Control invasive non-native plants. (See chap4er 6.)
4.2 Use native material occurring naturally on site or on similar sites for vegetation
replacement or enhancement projects.
• Use only local seed sources to revegetate or enhance degraded areas. The best source of
native seed is topsoil taken from adjacent intact habitat and applied thinly.
• Use fill, mulch, and seed mixtures that are as free as possible of non-native plants in restoration
projects. Know where such materials come from. (See 8.1 for possible exception.)
• Set up a District plant nursery or work with a local nursery to grow native plants needed for
restoration projects.
• To control erosion after fires, avoid seeding with rye grass, "Zorro" fescue, Harding grass, or
other aggressive plants. Barley is preferable.
• Use locally collected plant material that is biologically and visually appropriate to the
surrounding wild landscape and appropriate to the stage of plant community development at
the site.
• Encourage District tenants to use native plants for landscaping to provide natural habitat.
4.3 Protect and enhance habitat for special status plant species.
(Special status plants include state and federally listed threatened, rare, and endangered
species, species of special concern, and species listed by the California Native Plant Society.)
• Identify the location and condition of special status plants and their habitats as part of the
Resource Management Plan for a preserve or geographical area.
4-3
RESOLUTION NO.
A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula,
Regional Open Space District Amending the District Rules o
Procedure
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District that, effective January 11, 1995, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's
Rules of Procedures are hereby amended to read as follows:
1.80 Committees of the Board. Upon passage of motion by a majority of Board members,
standing or ad hoc committees composed of Board members may be established for
the study of specific matters. The presiding officer of the Board may appoint the
committee members with the consent of the Board. The presiding officer of the Board
shall not serve on a standing committee. The presiding officer may serve on an ad
hoc committee and may also serve as a voting alternate on any committee.
2.30 Compensation of Directors and Payment gf Expgnses." Members of the Board shall
receive one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each attendance at a Board meeting. A
Board meeting includes a special meeting, a continued meeting, a closed session, a
public hearing, or a meeting of a standing committee of the Board. Attendance at an
ad hoc committee meeting shall be compensable, unless the Board determines that
service on that particular ad hoc committee is not compensable. Only Board members
who are members of the committee, or authorized substitutes appointed by the
presiding officer, may be compensated for attendance at the meeting. A committee of
the Board includes a committee of one and board-appointed representatives on
committees established by other organizations. The maximum total compensation per
Board member allowable under this section shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00) per
day and five hundred dollars ($500.00) per calendar month.
Open Space
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-95-07
Meeting 95-1
January 11, 1995
AGENDA ITEM
ti
General Manager Compensation
GENERAL MANAGER EVALUATION COMMITTEE (AD HOC) RECOMMENDATION
Discuss possible cost of living adjustment for general manager.
DISCUSSION
You completed the six-month evaluation of the general manager's performance at your meeting
on November 30, 1994: Section 3(c) of the general manager employment agreement states in
part that: "The Board shall consider a cost of living adjustment (COLA) for the General
Manager on an annual basis; however, during the first year the Board shall consider a COLA
for the General Manager within six months of the.effective date of this Agreement, and
thereafter on or about the anniversary of the effective date of this Agreement. The Board shall
consider the COLA separately from the meritorious pay opportunity and may grant Britton a
greater or lesser amount, if any, than that granted to other District employees." The effective
date of the employment agreement was March 9, 1994. District staff received a 2.5% COLA
effective April 1, 1994.
Prepared b repar :Y
Pete Siemens, Director Ward 1
Contact person:
Jean Fiddes, Administrative Services Manager
330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California 94022-1404 • Phone: 415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-95-14
Meeting 95-1
i January 11, 1995
AGENDA ITEM
Proposed Property Management Agreement with Peninsula Open Space Trust for Former
North Property Adjacent to the Mt. Umunhum Area of S' " Azul�Open Space Preserve
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the general manager to sign the attached property management agreement with
Peninsula Open Space Trust for the former North property.
DISCUSSION
On December 13, 1994, Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) acquired the 100-acre North
property. The property is adjacent to the Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Open Space
Preserve and would be a desirable addition to the preserve. POST has exercised the
District's option to acquire the property with the understanding that, when funds are
available, the District will acquire the property from POST. In the interim, POST has asked
the District to manage the property in conjunction with the ongoing management of the
surrounding open space preserve. The attached management agreement has been approved
by District legal counsel.
DESCRIPTION (see attached maul
The former North property is comprised of three contiguous legal parcels located at the
intersection of Hicks Road and Reynolds Road, approximately one mile southwest of
Guadalupe Reservoir. The property is bounded by District land to the east, Almaden
Quicksilver County Park to the north, and private property to the south and west.
The property is mostly steep and rugged with slopes descending west to Hicks Creek and
north to Hicks Road. The landscape is densely wooded with a broadleaf evergreen forest of
oak, bay, and madrone, while the exposed sides of the ridge support a chaparral community.
The uppermost portion of the property adjacent to District land has gentle to moderate slopes
and is densely wooded.
Reynolds Road, a public street, bisects the property for approximately one mile in the north-
south direction. It is a paved public road that serves a limited number of residents living
near Hicks Creek and the hillside north of El Sombroso. Dumping of litter, automobiles,
and household debris along the road is an ongoing problem, the extent of which cannot be
exactly determined at this time.
There are a number of overgrown roads and trails within the property. A more prominent
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX: 415-691-0485 !®
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert M(Xibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
R-95-14 Page 2
trail originates at Reynolds Road approximately one-half mile from hicks Road and traverses
the property towards the eastern boundary. This trail leads to a few clearings which are
heavily littered and apparently used by illegal campers. There is evidence of other trails
entering from the southeast corner of the property.
Historical mining activities have occurred in this region and have disrupted the natural
landscape. One mining site has been located near the center of property where there are
remains of tailings associated with historic excavations. These activities may have been
exploratory in nature during the era of quicksilver mining in the area now known as Almaden
Quicksilver County Park.
USE AND MANAGEMENT PLAN
Patrol: Under the management agreement with POST, the District would routinely patrol the
property. The property would be opened to the public after the site clean-up and safety
inspection have been completed.
Improvements: Gates, fencing, and signs, if necessary, will be placed where appropriate,
Cleanup: The District will initiate cleanup along Reynolds Road by investigating a
cooperative project with the California Youth Authority and/or California Conservation
Corps. POST has committed $5,000 towards this project which will assist with equipment
and disposal costs.
Safety inspection: Staff will investigate historical mining sites and conduct a preliminary
study to determine potential hazards to the public.
Prepared by:
Del Woods; Senior Planner
Contact person:
L. Craig Britton, General Manager
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
This agreement is made on the day of , 19 by and between
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, a public agency, hereinafter called "DISTRICT"
and Peninsula Open Space Trust, a public benefit corporation, hereinafter called "POST".
WHEREAS, on or about December 29 19_4 POST acquired the so-called North. et
al. property (Santa Clara County Assessor's parcel numbers _575-09-003; -004 and -005
as further described in exhibit "A" as attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference, hereinafter called the "Subject Property" or "Property," and
WHEREAS, the Subject Property is adjacent to DISTRICT land and DISTRICT desires to
acquire the Property under mutually agreed terms at some time in the future; however, in the
meantime POST desires that DISTRICT immediately manage the Property until such time as
the DISTRICT or other public agency acquires the Property, and
WHEREAS, this Agreement details the management responsibility of DISTRICT during the
period prior to acquisition of the Subject Property by DISTRICT or other public agency, and
NOW THEREFORE, it is mutually understood and agreed, as follows:
1. Management. DISTRICT shall be responsible for management of the entire 99,465_
-acre Subject Property for that period of time from the date of final execution
of this Agreement until DISTRICT or other public agency acquires fee title
ownership of the Subject Property from POST. DISTRICT may install
gate(s), appropriate signing, and fencing as necessary in the sole opinion of
DISTRICT and may undertake such other steps as DISTRICT deems necessary
or appropriate for the proper and safe management of the Property. The
Subject Property shall be open for public access and use in a manner consistent
with District policies and regulations applicable to DISTRICT owned property.
2. Patrol. DISTRICT will patrol and manage the Property in a manner consistent with
adjacent DISTRICT holdings to ensure that the Property is kept in a safe and sanitary
condition and that deleterious or incompatible uses of the Property are prohibited.
Should any trespass or other unauthorized use or activities occur upon the Property,
DISTRICT may exercise its authority to correct these matters including, where
necessary, enforcing DISTRICT regulations and ordinances on. the Subject Property.
The property shall be deemed to be property under the control of DISTRICT for
purposes of Public Resource Code Section 5558 and shall be deemed to be "District
Lands" as defined in the District Ordinance No. 93-1.
3. Legal Responsibility and Indemnification. During the life of this Agreement,
DISTRICT shall have full legal responsibility for management, control and operation
of the Subject property and the condition thereof and for all activities conducted
thereon, and in this respect, except as otherwise set forth herein, DISTRICT shall
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT Page 2
hold POST harmless from and defend POST against any and all claim or liability for
injury or damage to any persons or property whatsoever occurring during the life of
this Agreement in or on about the Subject Property arising out of any condition of the
Subject Property or of any act, neglect, fault or omission by the DISTRICT with
respect to DISTRICT responsibilities as set out in this Agreement. POST likewise
agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless DISTRICT and its agents, officers,
officials, and employees against any and all claims or liability for injury or damage to
persons or property arising out of or resulting from the negligent acts or fault of
POST, or its agents, employees, officers or servants, in connection with the Subject
Property. In the event of concurrent negligence, each party will bear responsibility
for its acts in proportion to its fault under the doctrine of comparative negligence.
4. As part of its management responsibilities under this Agreement, DISTRICT agrees
that it will remove approximately 150 cubic yards of solid waste which currently
exists adjacent to Reynolds Road on the Subject Property. It is expressly understood
and agreed that this cleanup obligation does not include the obligation to remove,
remediate or cleanup any toxic or hazardous substances which may be discovered on
the Subject Property. In the event such substances are discovered upon the Subject
Property, DISTRICT and POST agree to work cooperatively to pursue any remedies
each may have against any party responsible for the presence of such substances upon
the Subject Property.
DISTRICT will perform all of the solid waste cleanup work and will be responsible
for removing and properly disposing of the solid waste.
POST shall reimburse the DISTRICT for all costs of removing and properly disposing
of the solid waste, including costs of personnel, material, equipment and dump fees,
in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00.
5. Termination. Either party, upon 30 days written notice, may terminate this
Agreement without cause.
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PENINSULA OPEN SPACE TRUST:
OPEN SPACE DISTRICT:
by by
L. Craig Britton, General Manager Audrey Rust, Executive Director
Attest:
District Clerk
All that real property situtated in the County of Santa Clara, State of California,
being more particularly described as follows:
COMMENCING at a point at the Southeasterly corner of the lands of
Nathaniel Skuse, as described in the Deed recorded in Book 10 of Deeds,
page 554, Santa Clara County Records ; thence North 240 481 East to a
point on the Southerly boundary line of that certain parcel of land
described in the Deed from Nathanial Skuse to William Holderness,
recorded October 9 , 1871 in Book 21 of Deeds , at page 520; thence along
the Southerly and Westerly boundary lines of said Holderness parcel of
land the following courses and distances , to wit : North 65* 541 West
682 . 58 feet, North 180 07 ' East 186 .38 feet, North 580 18 ' East 533 .81
feet to the most Southerly corner of that certain parcel of land
described in the Deed to La Margaretta Mining Company, recorded May 26,
1909 in Book 548 of Deeds, page 84 ; thence Westerly and Northerly along
the Southerly and Westerly boundary lines of said last named parcel of
land the following courses and distances : .North 650 561 West 854 . 59 feet
and North 240 04 ' East 432 . 09 feet to the point of intersection of the
Westerly line of said last named parcel of land with the centerline of
Hicks Road; thence Westerly along the center line of Hicks Road to the
point of intersection thereof with the centerline of Reynolds Road;
thence Southerly, along the centerline of Reynolds Road, to the point of
intersection thereof with the centerline of a private road leading to the
lands now or formerly of Le Deit, said centerline being along the high
bank of Hicks Creek ; thence Southerly along said centerline of 'said
private road and along the high bank of Hicks Creek , to a point on the
Southerly line of the lands of Skuse hereinabove referred to; thence
Easterly along said last named line, to the point of beginning and being
a portion of Pueblo Tract No . 3 ; also being all of Parcels No . 1 , 2 and
3, as shown upon that certain Map entited , "Record of Survey (Part of
Pueblo Tract #3 ) " , filed for record on February 27, 1963 in Book 157 of
Maps , at page 36, Santa Clara County Records .
EXCEPTING THEREFROM the interest for road purposes for Reynolds Road,
granted in the Deed from Jessie S . Gregory et al to County of Santa
Clara, dated December 21', 1939 , recorded January 3, 1940 in Book 961 'of
Official Records, page 463 .
ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM the interest in that certain forty foot
strip of land conveyed to the County of Santa Clara by Deed dated
November 11 , 1867 and recorded November 19 , 1867 in .Book W of Deeds , page
529 .
APN: 575-09-03
575-09-04
575-09-05
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R-95-01 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 95-01
January 11, 1995
AGENDA ITEM
Appointment of Administration and Budget Committee for 1-495
GENERAL I�MAQER'S A
The new President of the Board should appoint the Administration and Budget Committee
members for the 1995 calendar year with your consent.
DISCUSSIC?N
Section 1.82 of your Rules of Procedure states that appointments to the Administration and
Budget Committee shall normally be made at the first regular meeting in January and that the
Treasurer shall be one of the three members of the Committee. The appointment of the
Administration and Budget Committee is placed near the end of the agenda in order to allow
the newly-elected Board President some time to contemplate the filling of the two open
Administration and Budget Committee seats; the 1995 Treasurer will have been selected by
the Board earlier in the evening.
Prepared : r
eP b Y
Jean H. Fiddes, District Clerk
Contact person:
Same as above
330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone:415-691-1200 FAX: 415-691-0485
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
1
Claims No. 95-01
Meeting 95-01
Date: Jan. 11, 1995
REVISED
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
6923 42.70 Ace Fire Equipment & Service Company Fire Extinguisher
6924 220.84 Acme & Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services
6925 135.00 ADT Security Systems Alarm System Maintenance Agreement
6926 131.62 Air Cooled Engines, Inc. Parts for Generator Repair
6927 172.12 All Laser Service Equipment Maintenance
6928 141.00 American Red Cross Training Manuals
6929 100.25 Larry Anderson--McKannay Ranch Reimbursement--Gate Keys
6930 207.04 AT&T Telephone Maintenance Agreement
6931 419.02 B. W. S. Distributors, Inc. Field Supplies
6932 94.13 Bay Muffler Vehicle Repair
6933 151.55 Best Sanitation Sanitation Services
6934 589.35 Bettencourt American Landscape Signs, Bike Racks and Base Rock.
6935 32.25 Black Mountain Spring Water Company Water Service
6936 500.00 Boley Consulting Engineers Consulting Services
6937 75.00 Breon, O'Donnell, Miller, Brown & Dannis Legal Services
6938 100.00 L. Craig Britton Reimbursement--Save-The -Redwoods
Honorarium
6939 193.45 Cabela's Inc. Uniform Expense
6940 283.77 California Water Service Company Water Service
6941 23.84 Clark's Auto Parts/Machine Shop Vehicle Parts
6942 321.47 Communication & Control Inc. Utilities
6943 163.52 Edward Corekin Enterprise Repairs
6944 74.46 Alice Cummings Reimbursement--Resource Documents
6945 928.24 Design Concepts Design and Production--Newsletter
6946 169.02 Dorfman-Pacific Company, Inc Uniform Expense
6947 178.75 Economy Business Machines Equipment Repairs
6948 657.00 Egghead Software Computer Software
6949 43.26 G & K Services Shop Towel Service
6950 199.46 Gardenland Power Equipment Equipment Repairs and Maintenance
6951 550.00 Goldfus Enterprises, Ink Planning and Coordination--Kids' Art
of Open Space
6952 227.22 Goodco Press Incorporated Printing
6953 54.85 Gould Publications Inc. Resource Document
6954 685.00 HMC Group Consulting Services--Mt. Umunhum
6955 3,869.94 Virg Harkins Signs
6956 80.00 Phillip Hearin Reimbursement--Training Fees
6957 89.00 ** Higdon Termites & Pest Control Pest Control
6958 247.46 Stanley Hooper Reimbursement--Uniform Expense
6959 220.96 Kaiser Cement Corporation Base Rock
6960 32.16 Keeble & Shuchat Photography Film and Developing
6961 95.80 Matthew Ken Reimbursement--Uniform Expense
6962 137.00 Lab Safety Supply Inc. Field Equipment
6963 1,359.55 * Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Photocopier Maintenance Agreement
6964 124.75 Judy Law Reimbursement--Maps and Private
Vehicle Expense
* Urgent checks issued on January 6, 1995.
* *Urgent check issued on December 16,1994.
Page 1
Claims 95-01
Meeting 95-01
Date: Jan. 11, 1995
REVISED
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
6965 250.00 Law Enforcement Psychological Services,inc. Psychological Testing
6966 1,359.86 Los Altos Garbage Company Dumpster Rental
6967 2,990.97 Bucky Mace Consulting Services
6968 467.86 Magnussen GMC Inc. Vehicle Repairs
6969 239.23 McGrath RentCorp Ranger Office Rental
6970 272.79 Monogram Sanitation Sanitation Supplies
6971 37.29 Murray & Murray Legal Services
6972 1,500.00 Navarone Industries, Inc. Postage for Newsletter Mailing
6973 994.27 Navarone Industries, Inc. Winter Newsletter Mailing
6974 19.50 NetCom Internet Access Charge
6975 79.11 Northern Energy Propane Fuel
6976 275.12 Pacific Telephone Telephone Service
6977 475.00 Page & Turnbull, Inc. Architectural Services
6978 116.70 Peninsula Blueprint. Inc. Bluelines
6979 300.00 Peter Petri Consulting Services--GIS Research
6980 1,516.00 Petrotek Removal of Underground Fuel Tanks
6981 369.80 Pilarcitos Quarry Base Rock
6982 993.19 PIP Printing Printing
6983 775.94 Pine Cone Lumber Company, Inc. Field Supplies
6984 3,000,000.00 Peninsula Open Space Trust Phleger Purchase by GGNRA
6985 2,000.00 Postage by Phone Postage
6986 36.98 Precision Engravers, Inc. Name Badges
6987 72.00 The Pryor Report Subscription
6988 253.79 Rabbit Copiers, Inc. Equipment Maintenance Contract
6989 45.15 Rancho Hardware and Garden Shop Field Supplies
6990 118.45 J. Anne Rawlins Legal Services
6991 38.97 Reed & Graham Inc. Asphalt
6992 12.50 Rich's Tire Service Tire Repair
6993 3,482.71 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs
6994 75.20 S &W Equipment Equipment Maintenance and Repairs
6995 50.00 San Francisco Bay Trail Project Maps
6996 17.20 San Francisco Newspaper Agency Subscription
6997 68.25 Safety Kleen Corporation Solvent Tank Service
6998 1,792.00 Scribner Graphic Press Winter Newsletter Printing
6999 61.02 Shell Oil Company Fuel
7000 201.70 Skyline County Water District Water Service
7001 182.69 Malcolm Smith Private Vehicle Expense
7002 7,500.00 Standard & Poor's Rating Group District Rating Service--95 Notes
7003 359.99 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense
7004 330.00 Sunnyvale Medical Clinic Audiograms
7005 375.00 Systems for Public Safety Background Investigation
7006 3,486.20 3E Engineering Engineering Services
7007 1,692.28 TransCom Communications Research Division Radio Installation and Repairs
7008 48.93 Unocal Fuel
70C9 69.00 WAC Corporation Aerial Photograph
Urgent check issued on December 14, 1994.
Page 2
�
^ Claims 95-01 |
Meeting 85-01
Date: Jan. 11, 1995
REVISED
KX|DPEN|NGULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
7010 216.50 West Publishing Corporation Resource Documents
7011 88.82 Michael Williams Private Vehicle Expense �
7012 1.300.00 Bank of America Closing Fees-07 Note Issue
� 7013 4.300.00 First Interstate Bank Administration Fee-1995 Note Issue
7014 2.200.00 Jensen Law Office Legal Services-1885 Note |eeum
7015 2.500.00 Stone&Youngberg Emormm Fund Fae-1995 Note Issue
7018 18.00 ^°° Sonoma County Health Department Lab Test for Lyme Disease
7017 340.88 Petty Cash Field and Office Supp|ieg, Local Meeting
Expense, Postage, Oocent0oo|unteer
Expenses, and Private Vehicle Expense
�
� °Urgamt check issued on January 8' 1995.
�
Page 3
Claims No. Q5Q1
K8eetnQ85-01
Date: Jan. 11. 1895
M|DPEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
6923 42.70 Ace Fire Equipment & Service Company Fire Extinguisher
6924 220.84 Acme & Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services
6925 136.00 ADT Security Systems Alarm System Maintenance Agreement
6926 131.62 ° Air Cooled Engines, Inc. Parts for Generator Repair
6827 173.12 All Laser Service Equipment Maintenance
6828 141.00 American Red Cross Training Manuals
6928 100.25 Larry Andnroon-K8oKonnayRanch Reim buraernmnt-G ate Keys
6830 207.04 AT&T Telephone Maintenance Agreement
� 8931 419.02 B. W. S. Distributors, Inc. Field Supplies
8932 94.13 Bay Muffler Vehicle Repair
8933 151.55 Best Sanitation Sanitation Services
� 8934 589.36 BmttmncnurtAmnnrioon Landscape Signs, Bike Racks and Base Rock �
8935 32.35 Black Mountain Spring Water Company Water Service
6936 500.00 Bo|eyConmu|ting Engineers Consulting Services
8937 75.00 Broon' O'Donne||' Miller, Brown &' Dennis Legal Services
6838 100.00 L. Craig Britton Reimbursement--Save-The -Redwoods
� Honorarium
�
6938 103.45 Cobe|e'm Inc. Uniform Expense
6840 283.77 California Water Service Company Water Service
8941 23.84 C|ark'a Auto Parts/Machine Shop Vehicle Parts
6942 331.47 Communication 8k Control Inc. Utilities
6943 163.52 Edward Corekin Enterprise Repairs
8944 74.46 Alice Cummings Reim buraennent-HeaourumDocuments
8945 838.24 Design Concepts Design and Prod uotion-Nevva|etter
6840 169.02 Dorfrnmn'PacifinConnpeny' Inc Uniform Expense
6947 178.75 Economy Business Machines Equipment Repairs
6948 657.00 Egghead Software Computer Software
6849 43.26 G & K Services Shop Towel Service
8950 198.40 Gorden|mnd Power Equipment Equipment Repairs and Maintenance
6951 560.00 Goldfus Enterprises, Ink Planning and Coordination--Kids' Art
�
of Open Space �
8952 227.22 Goodno Press Incorporated Printing
6953 54.85 Gould Publications Inc. Resource Document
6954 685.00 HK8C Group Consulting Services--Mt. Unmunhunn
6955 3'869.94 Virg Harkins Signs
6956 80.00 Phillip Hearin Reimbursement--Training Fees
6957 89.00 °° Higdon Termites & Pest Control Pest Control
6968 247.46 Stanley Hooper Reim bureemnent-Unifnrrn Expense
8959 220.96 Kaiser Cement Corporation Base Rock
0980 32.16 Keeb|eQ/ ShuohatPhotography Film and Developing
�
8961 96.80 Matthew Ken Reim buroemnont-UnifornmExpense �
6963 137.00 Lab Safety Supply Inc. Field Equipment �
6963 1'359.55 ° Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Photocopier Maintenance Agreement
6984 124.75 Judy Lmvv Reim buraennent-K8apoand Private
Vehicle Expense
6865 250.00 Law Enforcement Psychological Servioeo'|no. Psychological Testing �
° Urgent checks issued o9pA5gufry G, 1995.
° *Urgent check issued on December 18'1994.
Clahno85-01
K8eatn0S4-01
Data: Jan. 11. 1S95
yN|OPEN|NGULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
6966 975.13 Los Altos Garbage Company Dumpster Rental
6967 2'890.97 BuckyKAaue Consulting Services
6968 487.86 KXaQnunaanGKXCInc. Vehicle Repairs
6968 239.23 McC]rathRantCorA Ranger Office Rental
0970 272.79 Monogram Sanitation Sanitation Supplies
� 6871 37.29 Murray & Murray Legal Services
� 6872 1'500.00 °°° Naverone Industries, Inc. Postage for Newsletter Mailing
8973 994.27 Navarona Industries, Inc. Winter Newsletter Mailing
6874 19.50 NetConn Internet Access Charge
0975 79.11 Northern Energy Propane Fuel
6976 275.12 Pacific Telephone Telephone Service
6977 475.00 Page /& Turnbull, Inc. Architectural Services
6978 116.70 Peninsula Blueprint. Inc. B|ua|ineo
8879 300.00 Peter Petri Consulting Services-G|SRemaaroh
6980 1'516.00 Petrotak Removal ofUnderground Fuel Tanks
� 0881 309.80 Pi|ancibomC2uony Base Rock
� 6982 933.19 PIP Printing Printing
� 6983 775.84 Pine Cone Lumber Company, Inc. Field Supplies
8984 3.000.000.00 Peninsula Open Space Trust Ph|eQer Purchase bv<3GNRA
8985 2.000.00 Postage byPhone Postage
6886 38.98 Precision Engravers, Inc. Name Badges
�
� 6887 72.00 The Pryor Report Subscription
� 0888 253.79 Rabbit Copiers, Inc. Equipment Maintenance Contract
8983 45.15 Rancho Hardware and Garden Shop Field Supplies
8990 118.45 J. Anne Rawlins Legal Services
8991 38.97 Read & Grehono Inc. Asphalt
� 8992 12.60 Rich's Tire Service Tire Repair
� 6993 3.482.71 Roy'a Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance and Flapoina
� 6994 75.20 S &VVEquipment Equipment Maintenance and Repairs
6885 50.00 San Francisco Bay Trail Project Maps
6998 17.20 San Francisco Newspaper Agency Subscription
6997 68.25 Safety K|eenCorporation Solvent Tank Service
6898 1.782.00 Scribner Graphic Press Winter Newsletter Printing
� 6898 81.02 Shell Oil Company Fuel
�
� 7000 201.70 Skyline County Water District Water Service
7001 182.68 Malcolm Smith Private Vehicle Expense
7002 7.500.00 Standard & Poor'a Rating Group District Rating Snn/ioa--S6 Notes
7003 359.98 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense
7004 330.00 Sunnyvale Medical Clinic Audiognanna
7005 375.00 Systems for Public Safety Background Investigation
7006 3.488.20 3EEnginomhng Engineering Services
7007 1.692.28 TranaConn Communications Research Division Radio Installation and Repairs
7008 48.93 Unocal Fuel
7009 69.00 VVAC{}orporatun Aerial Photograph
7010 218.50 West Publishing Corporation Resource Documents
7011 88.03 Michael Williams Private Vehicle Expense
***Urgent check dom"Cb�� b 14 1884 rgen o ec issued �=m=�m ar ' .
Open Spact
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: C. Britton, General Mana r
DATE: January 11, 1995
SUBJECT: FYI
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
Open Space
............
January 9, 1995 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Ms. Lynda Green
Real Property Agent
Real Property Division
County Manager's Office
County of San Mateo
590 Hamilton Street, 5th Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063
Subject: Vacation (Abandonment) of Various Roads in the La Honda Area (Vacation
076R)
Dear Ms. Green:
I am responding to your December 8 notification of a proposal to vacate roads in an area
adjacent to public open space lands owned by Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District.
The project area you have described is immediately south and west of the District's 1200-
acre La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve. In the future, the preserve is expected to be one
of the most popular open space recreation sites in the region, offering access to thousands of
trail users. In an effort to protect and enhance recreational opportunities in this area, we
encourage the County to investigate the preservation of public rights for trail use on the
subject roads.
Our concerns over abandonment of public roads in this area focus on the potential loss of
valuable regional trail routes that could benefit the public when La Honda Creek Open Space
Preserve is more highly developed for recreation. One of the important planning goals for
development of-the preserve is to provide regional trail connections to communities,
neighboring open space preserves, and parklands. The public roads proposed to be vacated
by the County could be critical components of a trail system that links La Honda Creek Open
Space Preserve, Sam MacDonald County Park, and the town of La Honda.
In addition to connecting parklands and communities, the routes being considered for
abandonment could also provide valuable access to a major regional trail system in the area.
The vision for this trail system is reflected in the San Mateo County Trails Plan, which
shows the proposed Harrington Creek Trail extending through the project area in the north-
south direction. The Harrington Creek Trail route has been proposed to connect the Bay
Area Ridge Trail to Sam MacDonald County Park, Pescadero Creek County Park, Memorial
Park, and the proposed Pomponio Trail leading to Pomponio State Beach.
The District intends to implement a significant segment of the trail system when it constructs
the Bay Area Ridge Trail through La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve. Upon completion,
Old Searsville Road will be a desirable route for La Honda residents to access the Bay Area
Ridge Trail, as well as other trail users wishing to travel back and forth from the Bay Area
Ridge Trail to County parklands, and a trail to the sea. Dubbs, Gilbert, Wentworth, and
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General Manager:L.Craig Britton
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January 9, 1995 Page 2
Ms. Lynda Green
Bogess Creek roads could also provide desirable trail routes to State Route 84, and south
toward the Pomponio Trail, although there is not currently a proposed trail route south of
State Route 84 at this location.
As pressure grows to accommodate increasing public demand for recreational trail use, it
seems desirable to preserve existing public rights wherever possible in order to provide
flexibility in planning trails in the future. The roads proposed for abandonment in this project
area should be investigated to determine if they are viable trail routes and, perhaps,
alternatives should be explored in an effort to enhance a regional trail system and address
concerns of private property owners.
Thank you for the opportunity to respond to this matter. We encourage the County to
reserve the public trail routes on roads proposed to be vacated and to work with the property
owners in considering a comprehensive trails' plan. The District would be a willing
participant in these discussions if the County so desired.
Pinceiel,XY
L. ralig Britton
General Manager
LCB/dw
cc: MRQSD Board of Directors
DATE: January 4, 1994
TO: Parks&Recreation Ballot Measure Committee Members and Interested Parties
FROM: Linda Dyson
RE: Parks Funding Ballot Measure-Update on Status
Here is an update on recent meetings and other important information.
1. DECEMBER 8, 1994 BALLOT MEASURE COMNII"ITEE N PING:
A meeting of the Ballot Measure Committee was held on December 8, 1994 and the following
business was conducted:-
REPORT ON FIRST STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING:
Linda Dyson reported that the first Steering Committee meeting was held with Supervisors
Lempert and Nevin on December 2, 1994. The Steering Committee agreed that the first step to
take was to meet with our state legislative delegation to ascertain the support of our
representatives for sponsoring state legislation to form a Landscape and Lighting Benefit
Assessment District for the purposes of a parks and recreation ballot measure. Los Angeles
County and Sacramento County are models for this approach. It was agreed that meetings with
our state legislators be arranged as soon as possible. If the state legislation option is not feasible
then the option to form a Joint Powers Authority with all of the cities in the county can be
explored. Supervisor Lempert shared that it is important at this stage of the process to determine
the mechanism for creating the benefit assessment district because it will be necessary to gain
Board approval for continuing the process.
It was also reported that the issue of funding for schools has surfaced. It was agreed that our work
should continue while the school issue is clarified.(A meeting has tentatively been scheduled for
January 20, 1994 between the Steering Committee and Floyd Gonella,Superintendent of Schools,
San Mateo County.)
REPORT ON CONTACTS WITH CITY PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTORS AND
PLANS TO CONTACT PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS AND CITY
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Patrick Sanchez reported that the city and county park and recreation partnership is critical to the
success of the effort He has met with several city park directors and will continue to contact all of
the city park directors. He is asking for their input,questions,etc.All city park directors will be
receiving mailings and in January an information packet will be developed and mailed to City
Parks and Recreation Commissioners asking for their active participation.
Supervisor Griffin will be attending the January 12, 1994 CICAG(City and County Association
of Government)meetingand will give a short informational report on our k s funding work and
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begin the process of soliciting city involvement
UPDATE ON ENGINEER'S REPORT:
Bob Emert reported that the Staff Report is being developed to request funding for the Preliminary
Phase of the Engineer's Report which will inventory properties and establish information that can
be used to determine formulas for the benefit assessments.
TOM CASEY COUNTY COUNSEL
DISCUSSION QUESTTIONS AND ANSWERS REGARDING FUNDING MECHANISM:
Tom Casey discussed the basic Board guideline that any park ballot measure be a binding election.
He shared information on sales tax funding measures,the process of obtaining state legislation and
explained the provisions of the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972.He reiterated that a landscape
and lighting benefit assessment is not a tax under law. An assessment is a charge for benefit. He
concluded by explaining that any process will be collaborative and that it is important to build
"buy-in'and have broad supporL
2. MEETING WITH STATE SENATOR TOM CANTBELL DECEMBER 13, 1994:
Supervisors Barrales and Lempert,Tom Casey,Bob Emert,Bill Royce and Linda Dyson met with
State Senator Tom Campbell on December 13, 1994. Committee members explained the need for
park funding and solicited the Senator's support for state legislation to form a benefit assessment
district for a parks ballot measure that would fund city and county park and recreation departments.
The discussion was candid and the Senator expressed some concerns which the Committee
members believe can be addressed. The meeting concluded with Senator Campbell expressing a
willingness to help and be supportive. It was agreed that the other members of our local State
Legislative delegation(Kopp,Sher,Speier)should be contacted for a similar meeting.
3. CONFERENCE CALL WITH COREY BROWN&JENNIFER GREEN,TRUST
FOR PUBLIC LAND DECEMBER 22, 1994
Bob Emert had an informative telephone conference call with members of the staff of the Trust for
Public Land. TPL continues to give us invaluable guidance and we look forward to having their
help as we continue our effort
4. MEETING WITH ANN KOHL SACRAMENTO COUNTY PARKS BALLOT
MEASURE CITIZEN COORDINATOR JANUARY 12 1994:
Linda Dyson and Bob Emert will be meeting with Ann Kohl in Sacramento who helped coordinate
the Sacrame
nto Countv Parks Ballot Measure that was on the November 1994 ballot. Mrs.Kohl
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has graciously invited us to meet with her to learn about the state legislative process and the pre-
ballot and election campaign phases of a parks ballot measure.
5. MEFrING WITH STATE SENATOR QUENTIN K PP JANALTRY 20 1994:
A meeting with State Senator Quentin Kopp has been scheduled for January 20, 1994. Two Board
members, County Counsel, Parks staff and.Committee representatives will be meeting with
Senator Kopp to ascertain the Senator's support for state legislation to establish the framework for
a parks ballot measure.
6. SOLICITATION OF NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
We continue to solicit participation in this process. Press releases inviting participation are
being sent to local papers. Please extend an invitation to those citizens that you think might
be interested. Give us their names or have them contact us and we will add Them to the mailing
list for future meetings.
Questions or comments - please feel free to call Linda Dyson at 344-7366 or Bob Emert at 363-
4099.
CC: Paul Koenig
Patrick Sanchez
Bob Emert
Parks &Recreation Commission
Board of Supervisors/County Manager
i
Officials pond e* r vote
to raise more money
for countyg city parks
a County park spend- does not legally require a public
ing has been flat while vote,the committee and the super-
visors want a vote to make sure the
usage has climbed 62 public supports the program and is
percent since 1982. willing to pay.The vote would re-
quire a simple majority rather than
By MARION SOFTKY the two-thirds required for bond
issues and taxes.
Now comes the hard part. Supervisor Ted Lempert said it
After a citizens committee has was essential to generate strong
spent two years documenting prob- support from all sectors of the
lems of county parks due to shrink-
ing budgets and growing use, the Wish list totals $5
San Mateo County Board of Su-
pervisors must find a way to make million per year for
up the shortfall or risk further de-
cline in the quality and service of ma2ntenanCe,
the coup 22 parks. tal p7V ects.
' On Nov. capi
8 the board heard the "
report of its Alternative Funding
Committee(AFC).Then it decided to establish a new committee to county,including cities and schools,devise a ballot measure to provide to,assure the measure would pass."It's very important that we speak
supplementary funds for county with united voice,"he said
and city park systems. . .
pl
an the
"We face deferred maintenance The committee
to P ballot
measure will consist of Supervisors
and w Pe
lower service level at a time when more people than ever are us- Mike Nevin and Ted Lem Pert,four
ing the parks," said Linda Dyson, members of city councils to be ap-
chair of the 34-member Alternative pointed by the City-County Asso-
Funding Committee of the county elation of Governments, and three
Division of Parks and Recreation. members of the AFC.
The AFC report recommends Later, a more broad-based com-
forming a benefit assessment dis- mittee
will be formed to work for its
trict as the only feasible way of as- fie'possibly in November 1995.
suring regular money to maintain Fewer turtds; more use
parks,keep them safe,and improve The county has had no supple-
service.It also recommends'deveI- mental funding for'parks since
oping private sources of funds 1982,when the 10-year Charter for
through grants,gifts and better uti- Parks expired, Parks Director
lization of volunteers. Patrick Sanchez reported.
Although an assessment district, Since then, the county's budget
_'which.is similar to a parcel tax; (Continued on Page 9)
November 16,1994•The Country Almanac-5
JAN 0 91'9
noun onders election to raise more inoneey for parKs
�tinued from Page 5) The AFC report provides a wish vow survey Respondents would be more
list totaling$5 million per year for A survey commissioned by the likely to support the measure if it
more than doubled,but expen- overdue maintenance and capital county indicates that voters might included improvements such as fin-
es for parks remained level at oa projects, as well as service im- be willing to pay ex to improve proving park access for disabled,
hly$5 million per year.As a re- provements and new acquisitions. the parks if the package is designed new restrooms,restoring plant and
the county has had to reduce These range from removing haz- to meet their interests and is effec- wildlife habitad,and renovating the
ers by 20 percent over the last ardous trees, replacing obsolete lively sold. reservoir at Memorial Park.
yearsto a totoal of 55.Each year equipment and repaving pot-holed _ "There's a substantial base of They would be less likely to sup-
oximately two fewer rangers Parking lots to hiring additional support," said'Brian Godbe of port the measure if it included new
-oI almost 15,000 acres of parks. rangers, restoring damaged lands Godbe Communications, whirr visitors'.centers, new recreational
:eanwhile.the number of people and Providing interpretive programs. polled 400 county residents with vehicle sites or golf facilities.
ring parks has risen r p per- Big-ticketIems include replacing an intricate set of questions. Support was strongest in the North
to pa2. million last year. The the roof on the historic Wumderiich. After probing residents'.inter- County, followed by the South
unt of money the county puts barn for$8M,�,redeveloPmg flood ests,the survey showed 59 percent County,Mr.Godbe reportal.It was
z per park visitor has dropped Park for $641,000, and upgrading willing to pay an extra$Z per year stronger among Democrats than Re-
i per p to visit since 1 dropped
Huddart Park for$125 mr�ion. for park improvemeaLL publicans;the strongest supper was
from Democratic warren and the
least from Republican-women. -
SupeM`sors expressed interest in
passing a special law in the state
Legislature that would allow the
public vote to be binding rather
than just advisory.
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Portola Valley
California 94C28
December 31, 1994
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Peninsula Jpen Space rust
3000 Sand Hill Road
h'lenlo Park , CA 94025
Dear POST:
I enclose a donation in the amount of �2590. 54 which is
the remainder of the money I raised in my campaign for re-electron
to the Niidpeniusula Regional Open Space District Hoard in !November .
The State regulations specify that candidates must indicate
in their financial filing statements to whom the surplus , if any ,
was to go , and I specified POST. I had no idea that there would
be such a large surplus, and I was lucky , of course , to be able
to raise more than enough money to cover my expenses. The reason ,
of course , was that there was a mistake by the mailing house so
only about half of my brochures were sent out. In case you did
not receive a brochure , I enclose one for your information .
Thanks for voting for me , if any of you live in my ward !
I am glad that MROSD and POST are able to work together
and communicate so well with each other. Each organization has
helped the other, and I know that relationship will continue .
Please be sure to contact me , Hoard members or staff, if there
is any matter which you feel we should discuss.
Keep up the good work . 'de really appreciate all you have done
and are doing for us ! Happy New Year !
Sincerely,
Betsy C owder
Enclosure
Open Spact
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: C. Britton, General Manage
DATE: January 6, 1995
SUBJECT: FYI
330 Distel Circle * Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 * Phone:415-691-1200 * FAX:415-691-0485 * E-mail:mrosd@netcom.comf
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA_REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
December 29, 1994
Brian O'Neill, Superintendent'
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
National Park Service
Fort Mason, Builditig 201
San Francisco, CA 94123
Dear Brian:
It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of congratulations to you, as the representative of
the Golden Gate National Recreation Area(GGNRA) and the National Park Service (NPS), on the
acquisition of the final areas of the former Phleger property in San Mateo County. Permanent
preservation of this property is indeed a monumental accomplishment. The GGNRA and other
organizations, contributors, and supporters throughout the peninsula area who worked so diligently are
to be congratulated on bringing the project to this most successful conclusion. Now that this is public
land,the community that worked so hard to acquire it can be assured of its continued protection and
availability to the public.
As you know, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District had an agreement with the
Peninsula Open Space Trust(POST) to manage the land as long as POST continued to own the property.
With the transfer to NPS fully complete and the land now under the jurisdiction of the GGNRA, the time
may be right to discuss a means for managing the property, at least during the interim period of
GGNRA's public planning process. Since POST no longer owns this property, there exists no formal
management agreement with the District, and therefore District ordinances can no longer be enforced. I
will be happy to discuss with you how the District might assist the GGNRA in this matter.
Again, congratulations on this addition to the GGNRA's San Mateo County holdings. This`
acquisition will stand as a model for public/private partnerships, and as a testament to the resolve of land
conservationists on the peninsula.
S ely,
c
L. Craig Britton
General Manager
LCB/mcs
cc: Board of Directors, MROSD
Audrey Rust, POST
Becky Bartindale, San Jose Mercury News
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 Babl;tt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
RESEARCH FORESTS
OFFICE
%t10, December 22, 1994
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Dear Joan Young,
I just wanted to write and thank-you for being such a
great help to me, and the OSU Research Forest. You and
your program have provided a wonderful information
source to us.
Your Volunteer Patrol Program was included as an
example in my proposal. I illustrated it as, a method to
OREGON minimize damage to trails and natural resources, as well
STATE as a positive way to educate recreational users. Your
UNIVERSI I-Y program has enabled us to create one very similar to
yours, which we hope to initiate in the beginning of
February.
Peavy Hall 218
Corvallis,Oregon I now have a very large appreciation for all the hard
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work you must have put into designing your Volunteer
Patrols. You and your program have saved me many
headaches when I have run into problems.
Thank-you very much for all your help. If we can every
be of any help to you in anyway, please call me or
Debbie Deagen, Recreation Planner at, 745-6332 Ext.5.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Ingraham
Recreation Staff
Telephone
503-737-4452
Fax
503-737-2315
Telex
510 596 0682 OSU COVS
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Letter sent to:
James Van Lobeh Sels, Director
December 22, 1994 California Dept. of Transportation
Robert Remen, Exec. Director
California Transportation Commission
Honorable Tom Campbell Jerry Epstein, Chair
373 First Street, #100 California Transportation Commission
Los Altos, CA 94022
Sen. Tom Campbell
Dear Senator Campbell: Assemblymenibers Sher and Cuneen
On behalf of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, I would like to
express our support for continued full funding for' the Transportation Enhancement
Activities program.
Approximately $175 million has been programmed in 320 projects throughout
California. Many of these projects will be ready to build in the next 18 months, and it
is my understanding that Caltrans and the California Transportation Commission are
considering restricting how much money will be released to this program over that time
period.
The Transportation Enhancement Activities program is a set—aside program, and
it has no shortfall, as some other programs do. It should not be delayed due to
possible shortfalls in other programs.
The Transportation Enhancement Activities projects were chosen at the regional
level to help make California's communities more livable. Project applicants worked
under extremely tight deadlines and have gone to great effort to submit these
proposals and apply for these funds. If the funds are delayed, many worthwhile
projects will be adversely affected, and the window of opportunity on some will be lost
forever. Applicants are ready to move forward with their projects and Caltrans and the
California Transportation Commission should honor the commitments they have made.
I urge you to provide full funding for all programmed Enhancement projects.
Sincerely,
Ginny Ba it
President, Board of Directors
GB/mcs
cc: Board of Directors, MROSD
Anna Poole, CPRS
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone: 415-691-1200 FAX:415-691-0485
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
Genera!Manager:L.Craig Britton
ASSEMBLY
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE
K. Jacqueline Speier
Representing
San Mateo County
ASSEMBLY MAJORITY WHIP
December 9, 1994
Paul Bernal, Chairperson
Historical Heritage Commission
Santa Clara County
70 West Hedding Street
Ian Jose, CA 91110
Dear Mr. Bernal and Commissioners:
I am writing to express my strong support for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District's application for a Historical Project Funding grant to restore the Homestead House at
the historical Picchetti Ranch.
Picchetti Ranch is an excellent example of the type of family-operated ranch and winery that
was prevalent in Santa clara Valley at the turn of the century. It is listed in the Santa Clara
County Heritage Resource Inventory and the National Register of Historic Places. Restoration
of the Homestead house, the oldest structure on the site, is vital to the preservation of this
valuable historical resource for use by present and future generations. The District has a
long-term plan for complete restoration of the Picchetti Ranch, and to date has completed
restoration of a number of important historical buildings on the site.
I believe that this proposal is ideal for the Historical Project Grant program. It will encourage
recognition and appreciation of a unique historical resource in Santa Clara County that can be
enjoyed by both Santa Clara County residents and those of us who live in other counties near
and far. I encourage the Santa Clara County Historical Heritage Commission to support this
effort and fund the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's project.
All the best,
J C E SPEIE
State Assemblywoman
.Jb
State Capitol 220 South Spruce Avenue,Suite 101
Sacramento,CA 94249-0001 cau South San Francisco,CA 94080
(916)445-8020 Printed on Recycled Paper (415)871-4100
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
December 22, 1994
Mr. & Mrs. Gordon E. Call
10386 Avenida Lane
Cupertino, CA 95014
Subject: El Sereno Open Space Preserve - Lands of DeAnza Investments, Santa Clara
County Assessors parcel Numbers 544-05-025, -027 and -029
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Call:
I am pleased to officially advise you that the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District has approved and accepted your gift of the subject property on
December 14, 1994 by Resolution No. 94-48. 1 have enclosed a certified copy of that
Resolution for your records. Accordingly, the Gift Deed was recorded on December 19,
1994 and I have also enclosed a conformed copy of the recorded deed (the original will be
returned to the District after it is microfilmed).
On behalf of the District, I would like to thank you for your generous donation. Your
commitment to open space preservation and the District's programs is very much
appreciated. You can be sure that your gift contributes significantly to the District's long-
term objective of protecting open space, wildlife and natural habitats, and to preserving these
natural treasures for future generations.
Sin rely,
L. Craig Britton
General Manager
LCB:snd
Enclosures
cc: Board of Directors
P.S. I have enclosed an IRS-Form 8283 with the donor acknowledgment statement
completed.
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 FAX:415-691-0485
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
December 22, 1994
Almarie Stewart Veal
P. O. Box 507
Inverness, CA 94937
Subject: Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve - Lands of Veal - Santa Clara County
Assessors Parcel Numbers 562-25-007, -015 and -052
Dear Ms. Veal:
I am pleased to officially advise you that on December 14, 1994 by Resolution No. 94-49,
the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has approved and
accepted your gift of the subject property. I have enclosed a certified copy of that
Resolution for your records. Accordingly, the Grant Deed was recorded on December 22,
1994 and I have also enclosed a conformed copy of the recorded deed (t
he original will be
returned to the District after it is microfilmed).
On behalf of the District, I would like to thank you for your generous donation. Your
support of open space preservation and the District's programs is very much appreciated.
You can be sure that your gift contributes significantly to the District's long-term objective
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of protecting open space, wildlife and natural habitats, and to preserving these natural
treasures for future generations.
Sin y,
L. Craig Britton
General Manager
LCB:snd
Enclosures
cc: Board of Directors
Marilyn A. Young, Esq.
P.S. I have enclosed an IRS Form 8283 with the donor acknowledgment statement
completed.
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX: 415-691-0485
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
County of Santa Clara
Department of Finance Q //
Controller—Treasurer Division
County Government Center,East Wing
70 west Redding Street
San Jose.California 951 10
(408)299-2541 C
December 5, 1994
TO: BOARDS OF TRUSTEES, SANTA CLARA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS
BOARDS OF DIRECTORS, SANTA CLARA COUNTY SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS
FROM: William L. Parsons W
Director of Finance
SUBJECT: Orange County Investment Loss of a
Reported $1.5 Billion or 20% of their
Portfolio Value
According to the attached Wall Street Journal article of Friday, December 2,
1994, Orange County has said that with the dramatic increase in interest rates
over the last year, the value of their investment portfolio has suffered a
paper loss in value of $1.5 billion or 20%.
Bond values fluctuate inversely to changes in interest rates. Since February
4, 1994, the Federal Reserve has "tightened" several times increasing the Fed
funds rate from 3% to 5 1/2%) causing a substantial increase in all interest
rates.
By the strategy Orange County was reportedly utilizing, they were "Betting the
Farm" that interest rates would go down. By utilizing "Reverse Repurchase
Agreements" and other borrowing techniques, the Orange County Treasurer was
able to leverage a $7 billion portfolio to approximately $20 billion, thus
making his fund extremely vulnerable to rising rates. (He was essentially
borrowing money on a short-term basis and investing that money for a much
longer term--up to five years.)
By contrast, the Santa Clara County investment policy allows "Reverse
Repurchase Agreements" only where the term of the borrowing matches the term
of investment of the borrowed proceeds. Santa Clara County has not entered
into any Reverse Repurchase Agreements for several years, nor are any such
agreements currently outstanding.
To make matters much worse, Orange County reportedly invested over $6 billion
in a type of derivatives called "inverse floaters" which have yields that fall
when interest rates rise, and vice versa, which makes them hypersensitive to
rate changes. This makes their market value very sensitive to changes in
-rates unlike simple floaters that move with rate changes.
Board of Supervisors: Michael tit. Honda. Zoe Lofgren. Ron Gonzales. Rod Diridon, Dianne McKenna
County Executive:Sally R. Reed
TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Page 2
December 5, 1994
By contrast Santa Clara County has no money invested in "inverse paters."
Bec se Orange County didn't report the market value of its se ities on a
regula basis, it wasn't known how bad its investment losse ere until
December"'I 1994.
By contrast, 4nta Clara County delivers a report ry month to the Board of
Supervisors and 'the legislative body of each age with move in the Count 9 Y 9 Y Y Y
Treasury. The market value is listed for all ecurities with a maturity date
of one year or more.
An additional serious prob'lem facing ange County is one of liquidity and the
possible forced sale of secuwties orth less than their maturity value. If
short-term rates continue to ri , the value of fixed income securities will
decline requiring additional l teral to meet margin requirements. Also, if
there are insufficient fun to meet �opperating needs of the organization, then
securities may have to b sold at a lob's Hof principle and earnings.
Santa Clara County hai no liguiditY Droblemi.�
In summary, the ounty's Investment Policy and phi ophy has been one of
safety of inv tments and assuring the availability o funds to meet the
ongoing nee of those who participate in the pool .
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TO: BOARD OF allPERVISORS
Page 2
December 5, 1994
By contrast Santa Clara County has no money invested in "inverse floaters."
Because Orange County didn't report the market value of its securities on a
regular basis, it wasn't known how bad its investment losses were until
December 1, 1994.
By contrast, Santa Clara County delivers a report every month to the Board of
Supervisors and the legislative body of each agency with money in the County
Treasury. The market value is listed for all securities with a maturity date
of one year�-or more.
An additional serious problem facing Orange County is one of liquidity and the
possible forced sale of securities worth less than their maturity value. If
short-term rates continue to rise, the value of fixed income securities will
decline requiring additional collateral to meet margin requirements. Also, if
there are insufficient funds to meet operating needs of the organization, then
securities may have to be sold at a loss of principle and earnings.
Santa Clara County has no liquidity problems.
In summary, the County's Investment Policy and philosophy has been one of
safety of investments and assuring the availability of funds to meet the
ongoing needs of those who participate in the pool .
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,Wdellce rUwut Investors
1 ltss!»icmenl,the county said it was
=Derlvatives Lead i I d4te0LIt•w'oWd be able to retain Inves.
-f -However, the statement suggested
fors.a It.conlideace may not be universal:
: o Hu(7e Loss :•.• 1.numoer of•yoluntary Investment fund
• `r"members have sald.Nat they will remain
i In Public Fund Utthrl,= swaf:eace
.:...::..1tarosys wnferencayesterday,county
. '. ofiiciplsnsand Neybad lured an igdepen•
",.,.rntenasulithglirm.Capital Nfarket Risk
;_;California's Orange County t tr}"'•r 1�p ;gpg,Coa!•according to Ernie
Has Lost S1.5 Billion ` f> 'nP' etD1t"ty'sadmtrustrauveof•
ileac.iS"developing a strategy for reposi-
In Aggressive Strategy 1 tioning the fund's Investments."The con-
: ,swtaai„Working with county•officials. �
'r'Is•expected to make recommendations by
By C.Bsucs Kr wmT otal3ec,.15..i'i:
Usill Reporter of Tout w.u.ST%surJotr " J,,The'news I about-the loss shook Wall
In what may turn out to be one of the ` regi tt�;particularly blerrUl Lynch&
,� •. biggest derivative debacles to date. Or- i lit '.rA'filehtt known to have sold asubstan•
ange County.Calif.,said the value of its t 'h'4hb1 amount Off,securities to the fund and is
investment fund has dropped by an esti• l believed to hsve been a main source of the• '
1K'il
'mated Sf.S billion is rising interest rates ':fuDd'Cborrowings:•'''''' °-'''' '
i -have savaged its highly leveraged portfo- - %Some twnditraders suggested that Mer'
r•lio. t ;':rill'•L=,forced the county to provide. `
Tfe steep drop represents a paper toss •%....additonal-coUateral,.and•Not the.Aria - '............
of 20T.on the approximately S7.5 billion the aha*De.trying to cut Its exposure to the
county manages on behalf of a large �(und.Wl clunk tits is a global issue for the
mintier of California rm nichpalttiez and •�streeLi4 said one.West Coast trader who
. •� public ageneseS. The fund'$ ntanafer. I ',''.1''asked notto be ldentfted."t:4terrtl stops
Raoert L Citron.emptioyed an unusually lhas uqutdtry,�wtw.will" provide it. the
_. • aggressive investment strategy that made I :?j?..µ•7WCsasaeo..':?:.the fund extremely vumemote to rising _ rbecause•ol+feus that Merrill Lynch
rates. ' ,.�� might Lose money from Its Gearing$with I
' "This is a very sad day tar Orange =,,tha•fund.NC.mmpaffy's stock stumped III
County."said John moortacti.a certified I ��� yesterday:ClOstng at 536.50 a share.Gown i I
'a2a7:CL1.9 e.la composite traatag on tie =
Morse Managers Wait a e•, t . v
Yev,it or hugs losses tar an Orange R' •r'14',k(•%bjgft�•pvF g
d�`':i+A>.1trtTttt Lynch ezcfattve!canfitrntd I
• County.Calif.,investment fund owned „�t",at.tne.company nas had a number of I
many moneye m ic managers in toe 1 ' �^•d:5cussions with Orange County in recent :
: boas aiaraet to toe staounaa,zee ueait -. �daY$..Out h0 reused to Cl1atleternZe Nem.
• Markets on page CM '
('He'laid Merrill Lynch officials were coo=
public accountant who ran against Air. I ceraed by Waal he Said IN="crazy rill
Citron for county treasurer last spring. trtorSlh Ne marxeL"
-We're going to have a lot of vicums: Merrill fiends a Client Policy `
school kids. taxpayers. roads. every- .
thing. ;:'.Zit spita of a policy against discussing
The fund used a strategy involving E cunt 4 relationships. slarrw Lynch felt ;
reverse repurenase" agreements to le- 4`. 'compelled to issue a statement to dampen
verge the$7.5 billion of funds provided by _ fears that the Arm would suffer tosses as a
municipahues and other agencies into a e TC..tilt rat Orange County's woes. In the i
total investment portfolio of about SZ0 n statement:hfernU Lynch said that*,there '
billion. As of March 31. one-quarter of Is no aosolutely no truth to rumors of any
this highly leveraged portfolio was in- margin calls by hferrlll Lynch in relation to '
vested in derivatives.which are financial Orange County,louts by Merrill In our i
arrangements whose returns are linked to. dealings with Orange County,or litigation '
or cerivea from. the performance of ,claims against sternll by Orange." The
slocxs.oonds or other assets. Arm didn't say whether it had asked the
According to people familiar with the county t0 provide additional totateraL
fund,those derivative holdings later grew •y),.Aboul 2.6,miWon Californfans live in
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to $3.5 billion. or 42.59. of the fund's Orange.County«which hugs the Pacific.
Investments, before losses. The prehmi• Goys[about 15 miles.south of Los Angeles..
nary estimate of the portolid's current i The county.home to Disneyland and the
••, value is SiS.5 billion.the county said in a ••.!•�--or.
-- - m T1trn W P a A9 Cofer n S
09
statement released yesterday. '��•--•- 't
• Pressure to Sell Securities
In that statement.Mr.Citron expressed
the hope tnat the losses won't require[Ile
• `" fund to sell securities and realize its loss.
}however, people familiar wttn the stlua-
tion said trial it the other puollc'aggours
... deman4L!er money oacs or It Wall Street
11.."=LW trade with the fund demand
additional collateral.sales will be inevita.
ble.
The Orange County fund manages
operating and reserve funds for about Iso
puOlic akencies.including orange County,
the county Transportation Authority,
school districts and municipalities. At
least one municipality. Tustin, already _
witndrew Sa million from the fund,saying
i -that II considered Mr.Citron's policies to
be overly nifty.
Several of the largest investors met
• with Mr. Citron at the county's hail of
admirintfation in Santa Ana ruesday to
discuss what a letter from Y.-e county
called"Smporianl matters related l0 the
?�.,-:n}ynyg�oing,,,•m•�anagement of the Investment
rim WALL STREET JOURNAL FRIDAY.DECE.-JOER 2,1994 A9
Orancre County Posts Hucre Loss
I Due to Riskv Derivative Strategy:
Continued Flinn PtWe Al ii
cet. "'lctween Mar 31. 1393.and
ch 199t. het sled another S3
late President Richard Nixon. has longbillion**','; securrtie hat would benefit
been a Republican stronghold. declining rat .Mr. Moorlach said.
The county's Mr.Citron has long had iwas hopin rid hoping that ratesreputation for being extremely aggressiveld as hoplow t d hopi a fetipr tor
estohis investment strategies. In tact. ster."many`tounues and government affenuesecaus a county wasn't required to
are prohibited from using the kind ofk its unties to market prices on astrategy that Mr.Citron employed.gut toar asts. It wasn't known how bad
Cali(ornia. a laws are more flexible. 's losses were until yesterday.But
thanks � revision that Mr.Citronhad already concluded that the
said he hL'rise helped engineer. 's return was lower than the cost of ItsIn its revers purchase transactions• owings. "He's paying more Interest
thefund delive fixed-income seeun- he's earning;• says a bond trader
ties to a financial stitution and received who Is familiar with Mr.Cltmm's portfo-
cash in return.The a agreed to rep lio.
chase the securities a later date a "Across the country,bond funds have
higher price. been significantly Impacted by rapidly
Mr. Citron then the rising interest rates.especially Ifroml the
fonds to purchase o . >
I latest
es Federal Rese
rve Board action
c on in
hope was fit"Ube fund ahitFhlT 1 Novemtxr." Mr. Citron said yesterday. -
yield an the new Investmep the race I Further increasing the risks,Mr.Citron
of interest it had to pay un the recur I Invested more than 40%of the 220 billion
chase agreement. '"Chic bragged I portfolio in derivatives• some of which
about his great Income. the as gam• I were also extremely sensluve t0 rising
beng."Mr.Moorlach s d rates.
The neteiftetotth wino Of the fund's holdings.Sa.S billion Is
increase the hind's nsiuvity,to in t• I invested in •'structured securities.** or
rate changes. In fect. Mr.Citron As I securities with derivatives emoeaded in
i gambling On to interest rates. i them, said Leslie Rahl, a principal at
j earned one of nauon's highest rates I 1 Capital Market RiskAdvtsors.Some hQ%or
return as 1 q as interest rates ke I more of those derivatives consist of"m-
i declining. .Citron Slid the Lund pro- 1 verse floaters."said Tanya bider.another
I duced an erage yield of 10.1%over the princit u at the firm.As their name sug"
Ilast 15 y . ests,inverse floaters have yields that tall
Ho ver,when rates began turtling up 1 nen interest rates rise.and vice versa.
t earl' this year,his giant water began I icn makes them nirpersensiuve to rate
to Mtn
ng against .In an interview with gas,
Ie Wall Street Journal in April,he Said a remaining $11.5 billion of the
at rising interest rates had totted him to fund Investments, prior to the losses.
meet $140 million of "collateral calls" were army in traditional fixed-income
t' from brokers that had tent money to the 39= .Such as U.S.Treasury bonds.
fund through reverse repurchases and Ms B r said.The fund's overall hold•
other arrangements. lhgs are"quite low to mortgage securi.
However, Mr. Moorlach and some I Ues."she aged.
traders said that the fund increased'its —Alula hauan and RAo I.Run,
leverage in order to expand its Interest- I dle conlnbu to tAts article.
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riITr WALL STREET JOL'RtiAt aDq®;.1DER..139a A9
Orange bounty Posts Hine Loss --
Due to Risky Derivative Strategy:
R
Continued From Pm7e Al rate CM "2crween Maren 31. 1393. and
late President Richard Nixon, has ton ..arch 1/. 1431, he invested another 53
been a Republican Richard
stronghold. g billion'. in securities that would benefit
with declining rafts,%fr. Moortach said.
The county's Mr.Citron rids long had a He
was noping and hoping that rates
reputation for being extremely aggressive would go down. He created a recipe for
In his investment strategies. In fact. disaster."
many counties and government agencies Because the county wasn't required to
are prohibited from using the kind of mark Its SecuntleS to market prices on a
strategy that Mr.Citron employed.But In regular basis. It wasn't known how bad
California. the laws are more flexible. the fund's tosses were until yesterday.But
thanks to a legal revision that Mr.Citron traders had already concluded that the
said he himself helped engineer. fund'%return was lower than the cost of Its
In Its reverse-reourchase transactions. borrowings. -He's paying more Interest
the fund delivered fixed-income sectin• than he's earning:' says a bond trader
ties to a financial InsUtuUon and received who is familiar with Mr.Citron's portto•
Cash in return.The fund agreed to recur. Ito.
chase the securities at a later date at a "Across the country,bond funds have
higher price. been stenificanuy impacted by rapidly
Mr. CS iron then used the borrowed � [interest
risen s races•especiallyfrom th
funds to purchase other secunues. The l i e
i latest Federal Reserve a
.vas
Board action in
trope chit the tune wiled earn a Miner 1 November,'* Mr. Citron said yesterday.
yteit7 on the new invettmenta in'-the rate I FUrmer increasing the risks. Mr.Citron
of interest It had 90 pay under the rvour I Invested more tnan 409E of the 120
Chase b10icn
agrtemehG "iatron h.t brae[ed 1 portfolio In atnvatives. some O( which
about tits great Income.but he Was gam- were aiS0 extremely Sensitive to rising
bun[."%fr.5100riaett said. rates.
The net effect of the t ansaeuonswasto I Of the fund's holdings.SLS billion is
increase the fund's sensitivity to interest. 1 Invested In "structured securities.,, or
rate changes, in effect. Mr. Citron was I securities with derivatives embedded in
i gambling on lower interest rates.and he i them. said Leslie RaN, a principal at
j earned one of the nation's mgnest rates of 1 Cabital Marktt Risk Advtsors.Slame bW or
return as long as interest rates kept I more of most derivatives consist of *In-
i cecitning. Mr. Citron said the fund pro- I verse floaters."said Tanya Heder,another
1 du v ced an average ylera of 10.1:6 over the � pnncmai at the him.As thou name sug-
last 1'years;. gests.Inverse floaters nave yields that fail
However.when rates began turning up I wiled interest rates rise,and vice versa.
eanier this year.hi%giant wager began I which maxes them nypemensiuve to rate
turning against turn.in an interview with change%,
The Wail Street Journal In Aorti.he said The remamin[ $11.5 billion of the
that rising interest rates had forced rum to funWs Investments. prior to the losses.
meet S140 million of "Collateral Calls" were mainly in traditional fixed-income
from brokers that bad lent money to the S"=UlS.such as U.S.Treasury bonds.
fund througn reverse repurcoases and tits.Beder said.The fund's overall hold.
other arrangements tngs are"quite low in mortgage secur
However, Mr. Mbbrlach and some I Ues.'she added.
traders said that the fund increased'its 1. —Amla Reontaim and Rhonda L Run•
I leverate in order to expand its Interest. I die cmfnbdlea to tits article.
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TAKASHI NIWA-
Shimo Makuri 577-12
Koshigaya City, Saitama 343
JAPAN
81489(78) 892-3
December 14, 1994
Bryan Osborne
Box 329 C Star Route #2
La Honda,CA 94020
USA
Dear Bryan:
I trust yoti have enjoyed the Bay Area autumn and winter this year. Japan has been pleasantly mild
and I have been busy traveling across the island trying to make the most of the splendid weather.
I want to thank you for along taking me on your Trail Patrol duties this slimmer. Your relaxed
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approach and friendly style put me at ease,and I enjoyed learning,from you about the realities of
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mountain biking in the Bay Area. I also appreciated your opinions on mountain biking and the
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conflicts surrounding multiple use of single track trails,which I included in my article.
Enclosed is a copy of the article that I wrote on my summer experiences in America,and its
translation. I was very surprised by the extent to which outdoor space is organized and regulated
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in America. And also by the amount of time people are willing to volunteer to maintain and patrol
the trail system.
Again,thanks for your help this slimmer. I was very fortunate to have had the oportunity to join
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you on your Trail Patrol rounds. I hope you have a productive and enjoyable New Year.
Sincerely Yours,T�sh&i
P.S. I am also enclosing a copy of a 1995 calendar for which I was a contributinL,g photographer.
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Please accept this as a token of my appreciation for your help this summer.
Overseas Field Report: Mountain Bikers Shut Out In California??
RIDERS WITHOUT HELMETS TICKETED, SPEED CONTROLLED
BY SPEED GUN, TRAII, MAINTENANCE.
THE SHANGRI LA OF MOUNTAIN BIDING
DEFENDED BY MOUNTAIN BIKERS!
Mountain bikers have been banned from the trails in and around the birth place of mountain biking,
the San Francisco Bay Area. As they try to regain their access rights, the fat tire folks are
grappling with how to accommodate to this new "natural"environment. The latest trail update
from location.
Story and photos by Takashi Niwa
Translated by Ben Rosenbloom
"The time when California was a paradise for mountain bikers,I immediately went to
mountain biking is no longer. Now, you'd investigate.
have to say it's Colorado." I heard that
around 1990. when I was working in On patrol was Bryan Ozborne,a junior high
Montana as a mountain bike guide. At that school science teacher living in the South Bay
time, many racers and products were leaving foothills. When 1 asked Brian about his
California for Colorado, the new paradise of motivation for bike patrolling,he replied
the MTB. seriously, "It's my civic duty." But once we
got out on patrol lie energetically pumped,
Tile appearance of bike prohibited trails was a "This is great exercise!" The patrols usually
major reason for this change. `No Bikes' head out only on the weekends, but in the
s'sgns were popping up as increasing numbers summer they go out everyday. An average
of new mountain bikers entered areas patrol session lasts for three hours.
formerly enjoyed Y Y o ed b only hikers and
equestrians. And these riders were sending Originally,the volunteer patrols were not
hikers and horseback riders running as they designed as a means to control outlaw bikers.
plowed the trails at speeds of over 25rnph. According to Brian,their main mission was
to detect mountain fires before they spread,
It: :cality,only a very small percentage of the especially during California's waterless
mountain bikers were riding irresponsibly, summer months. These patrols are overseen
but all mountain bikers were subsequently b a public trail management organization
i a mo q Y Y P b g
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locked out of the trails as a result. California (Mill cninsula Regional Open Space �
riders, however, didn't want to let it end District),and the volunteers participate in a
there. Since these trail closures began,there series of evening training sessions during
has been a slow shift towards increasing the their work in the field. There are even hiking
nurnbcr of multiple use trails. This shift is and equestrian Trail Patrols,and each person
the fruit of the collected efforts of California has their choice of volunteer position.
mountain bikers .
Hearing about one of these successful So what exactly do these Trail Patrols do?
efforts, an open space Trail Patrol system by
h
First of all,the Patrols circle the open space opinion was that the►management could not
t trails and check to make sure that the trail use leave it up to individual choice. "When you
guidelines are being followed by the different try to solve things by counting on peoples'
trail users. Smoking is banned to prevent good will, it just breaks down," Brian
forest fires,and guns are prohibited to protect explained again to me.
the wildlife from poachers. When there is an
emergency or a violation of the trail rules,the
Trail Patrol volunteers contact the rangers by Work in Marin
wireless radio to deal with the situation.
Even though trail'tnanagement groups have
As for mountain bikers, helmets are required implemented a severe degree of trail control,
equipment on the trails and its the volunteers' there are still some hikers who are not
job to check that people are wearing them. satisfied. This is especially true further north
b
p y
The fine for not wearing our helmet is a in Marin b y rrn county. While out on the trails
whoppingb$I8}. When a1rail Patrol bikingbg in Marin,so
me hikers responded to
encounters a non-helmeted er id h 'r'
r ,t et Job is my friendly smiles and greetings with
to advise the biker to promptly walk their scowls.
bike out of the trail area. They do not
actually write up the tickets. 'Thus more than "It's a startling experience for hikers enjoying
controlling the open space areas,the Trail the quiet of the forests to have a chain rattling
Patrols'job is to promote the self control of mountain biker suddenly appear in front of
the individual trail users. them. Their sense of fear is totally natural.
You know, there's a limit to our relying on
But, how should one react to this mandatory each other's sense of diplomacy in solving
helmet requirement? The rule was newly these problems,"said Marshall Vincent,the
implemented by the MROSD this year,as last leader of a volunteer trail building group in
year there were 28 injury cases involving Marin. "The real allure of mountain biking
mountain bikers on the trails. Of the 28 has to be single track riding," he continued.
cases,21 required helicopters coming in to "In order to satisfy the same desire of all the
rescue the injured bikers. And the majority trail users, it is necessary to divide the trails
of these airlifted bikers were not wearing by user group. And that's why we're
helmets. It seems, however, that some of the making single track with mountain bikes in
injured bikers are trying to take their cases to mind."
court. They claim that the cause of their
accident was the fault of the trail Single track, the narrow 60-80cm trails, are
management. "And that is why the helmet gauged by their"three foot size" in the States.
requirement is enforced now,"Brian Unlike the uneven Japanese mountain trails,
explained. these single track trails are smooth thus
there's no need to get off to push or carry
Also surprising was the"speed management" your bike. Riding the very narrow single
of bikers by radar guns. The speed limit for track gives you a sensation of speed like that
all open space trails is set at 15►nph. On our of a roller coaster ride,and the excitement of
patrol, the rangers operated these speed guns control at this speed is enhanced.
as the volunteers yelled out warning calls to
the hikers. When in Marin, I took part in a single track
trail building session on a privately owned
To reach this extent of bike control in Japan guest ranch. Because it was private land, the
would certainly be seen as hysteric. All environmental regulations were not that strict.
outdoor sports involve a fundamental element Our actual trail work in Marin began with
of danger. People should anticipate these clearing away leaves and cutting down
dangers based on their individual experience protruding tree branches. It felt like Japanese
and wisdom, and enjoy the sport at a level farm work. One 15 year old youth,John,
that's safe for them. That's how we ride in had a lackluster attitude toward the manual
Japan. labor. But after half a day, with the
appearance of a small section of trail running
But because the open space trail management through the thicket,the excitement of a new
is operated with public monies, Brian's trail overcame even John. "I'm going to hit
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this corner real hard." Without realizing it he Sierra Club's position has raised expectations
began to put a little more effort into his work for an improvement in the position of
as he imagined himself on his bike. At the American mountain bikers.
end of one day's work, the beginnings of a
single track run had emerged. Furthermore,as local volunteer activities like
trail building and patrolling promote mutual
For the most part,these single track trails are cooperation of local user groups,the
located on publicly held land that is networking role of the central mountain bike
administered at the state,county and organization, IMBA,increases. The
municipal level. To build new trails on numerous problems concerning mountain
public land(like MROSD),trail design biking are definitely not limited to California,
assessments and environmental impact and have spread out across America. As a
reports must first be passed by specialists and result, the news of mountain bikers' efforts
volunteers before work can begin. It often to maintain California trail access is spreading
takes at least a year before work on a new as an example of what riders can do to
trail can even start in publicly owned open prevent trail closures across the USA.
spaces.
In California,trails are comprehensively
managed and coordinated and if necessary
Where's it going? newly constructed in some cases. In Japan,
it is strongly imbedded in our consciousness
Those mountain bikers actively involved in that trails are something to be saught out and
this kind of volunteer Trail Patrolling or local discovered in nature. We come from a
trail building are a very small percentage of culture where we are used to nature being
all mountain bikers. But,they are free of human controls. For us Japanese
establishing a trend toward community then,we should not look at the situation in
building with fellow trail users as they work California's public lands as being ahead of or
to reach trail use compromise. And that is a behind Japan's. Instead, we must first
real reversal of their earlier fortunes. marvel at the different approach Californian's
have taken with their environment.
Earlier this summer,an important American
environmental group called the Sierra Club, Currently,conflicts with mountain bikers on
accepted a new policy that recognized trails are an increasing reality even here in
mountain biking as a legitimate outdoor Japan. As we begin to confront this
activity. In furthering the trend toward trail problem, we Japanese must grapple with the
user cooperation, this decision deserves new kind of relationshi we want to have
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special praise. Until then,the movement with our natural environment. Thus the path
among hiking clubs and equestrian clubs was that California has chosen will certainly
to stigmatize bikers as an enemy and to lack provide a guidepost for us in the search for
them out of the trails. Because of this,the solutions to our newly emerging dilemma.
PICTURE CAPTIONS
1) Meeting other bikers on the trail and talking with them about trail etiquette is one
responsibility of the volunteer Trail Patrols.
2) A ranger clocking people with the radar gun. From people who came to a complete stop,to
those who ignored us, bikers' reactions were varied.
3) Meeting of a local bicycle club to discuss ways of maintaining trail access.
4) At almost every trail head there is sign posting weather bikes are allowed access or not.
I also rode as an instant tandem patrol. We were able to chat with many hikers who
marveled at the tandems novelty.
5) What to do with horse dung uncovered while trail building stumped people in Marin.
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Open Spacc
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
For Immediate Release Contact: Malcolm Smith
December 29, 1994 Public Affairs Manager
(415) 691-1200
Open Space District Gives Final Approval
For Purchase Of Devil ' s Canyon
Los Altos, CA -- On December 14, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District approved the purchase agreement clearing the way for acquisition of Devil's Canyon,
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west of Skyline Boulevard in San Mateo County. A$325,000 Wildlife Conservation Fund grant
awarded to the District will assist in the purchase of the 179-acre property. Devil's Canyon will be added
to the Long Ridge Open Space Preserve, located adjacent to Skyline Boulevard approximately three
miles north of Highway 9. This spectacular, pristine property includes dramatic portions of rugged
canyon, located at the convergence of two tributaries of Peters Creek.
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Devil's Canyon is known for its impressive rock outcroppings, boulders, sandstone formations,
waterfalls, and lush riparian plant communities. In addition, the northeast ridge provides impressive
views of both the canyon and the coastal area. The area also provides significant wildlife habitat, making
this property a high priority for protection. Last year,the District acquired an option on the property,
allowing until the end of 1994 to complete the purchase at a price of$690,000. The District had hoped to
use proceeds from Proposition 180 to fund the purchase; however,that proposition failed and the District
successfully applied for a grant to leverage with District property tax revenue in order to complete the
purchase.
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330 Distel Circle o Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 o Phone:415-691-1200 o FAX:415-691-0485 Email:mrosd@netcom.com
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
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"The sensitive habitat and dramatic landscape in this area gives it a very high open space value,"
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said Ginny Babbitt, President of the District's Board of Directors. "We've been working a long time to
get to this point, and the Board is very pleased that we've finally been able to preserve this area for the
public."
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.
Fundingis provided b a small share of the annual total roe tax revenues collected within
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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 s ace for future generations to enjoy. There are
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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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� DISTRIBUTED AT . . ING OF JANUARY ll, 1995
12-30-94 for meeting
of l-ll-q4
To : My Colleagues on the Board
From : Betsy Crowder
Subject : Compensation of Directors
When I ^ and l believe all other members of the Board except
our founder, Nonette Hanko, applied for a position on the Board, we
did so because we believed in the basic principles, policies, and
operations of the District. We felt that we would like to further
the cause of open apace preservation, and believed that our skills
and experience would be helpful in so doing . I doubt very much
( although l haven ' t made a statistical study on the subject) wha'Lher
any of us ran for the Board in order to augment our income . In
fact, when I discovered that we would be compensated for our attendance
at Board and Committee meetings' I was astonished. l have been
� accustomed to documenting my expenses connected with volunteer work ,
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and deducting them from my income tax , and I assumed that my service
on the Board would be treated similarly .
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I therefor was amazed to find out, after I had been appointed .
� that we were to receive Directors ' fees of �lOO . per meeting . up
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to a maximum of 1300, per month. This seemed more than ample to
� cover any expenses l incurred. After I had been on the Board a
� couple of years this maximum was raised , over my objections , to
� l voted against this raise , because I believe it sounds too much
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like a salary, and because l do not serve on the 6oard for the money ,
l also believe that in light of the tight budget we-have-had to adopt
in recent years it is wrong to accept more than my expenses ever could
amount to. Although I was a minority, and the motion to raise fees
� to 3500. passed, I have instructed our administration never to pay
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� me more than �300. per month in compensation .
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� l therefor propose at this time that the aoazd re-open the
discussion of compensation , and I am going to support a reduction in
� the maximum to ;1300. I do not believe we can tell staff to cut expenses
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while ourselves accepting unnecessarily large fees.
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Claims No. 95-01
MaetinQ95-01
Dote: Jan. 11. 1995
REVISED
� K4|DPEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
6923 42.70 Ace Fire Equipment & Service Company Fire Extinguisher
6924 220.84 Acme &, Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services
6925 135.00 ADT Security Systems Alarm System Maintenance Agreement
6928 131.62 ° Air Cooled Engines, Inc. Parts for Generator Repair
6827 172.12 All Laser Service Equipment Maintenance
6928 141.00 American Red Cross Training Manuals
6929 100.25 Larry Anderaon-K8cKonneyRanch Reim burmmnnont-Goto Keys
6930 207.04 AT&T Telephone Maintenance Agreement
6931 419.02 B. W. S. Distributors, Inc. Field Supplies
6932 94.13 Bey Muffler Vehicle Repair
� 6933 151.55 Bout Sanitation Sanitation Services
8834 588.35 8mttmnoourtArnedoan Landscape Signs, Bike Racks and Base Rook
6935 32.25 Black Mountain Spring Water Company Water Service
6936 500.00 Bo|eyConmu[dng Engineers Consulting Services
6937 75.00 Broon, O'DonneU, Miller, Brown & Dennis Legal Services
6938 100.00 L. Craig Britton Reimbursement--Save-The -Redwoods
Honorarium
8939 193.45 Cebe|o'o Inc. Uniform Expense
� 6940 283.77 California Water Service Company Water Service �
8941 23'84 C|nrk'a Auto Parts/Machine Shop Vehicle PemLo �
�
G94� 321 47 Communication �� Control Inc.� . Utilities
8943 163.52 Edward Corekin Enterprise Repairs
� 8944 74'48 Alice Cummings Reimbursement--Resource Documents
6945 928.24 Design Concepts Design and Produotion-Noxxa|ettmr
6948 189.02 Oorfrnon'PooificConnpany, Inc Uniform Expense
6947 170.75 Economy Business Machines Equipment Repairs
� 8948 657.00 Egghead Software Computer Software
6949 43.28 G & K Services Shop Towel Service �
6950 188.48 Gerdan|and Power Equipment Equipment Repairs and Maintenance
6951 550.00 Goldfus Enterprises, Ink Planning and Coordination--Kids' Art
of Open Space �
6952 227.22 Goodoo Press Incorporated Printing
6953 54.85 Gould Publications Inc. Resource Document
6954 685.00 HK4C Group Consulting Services--Mt. Urnunhunm
6955 9'869.94 Virg Harkins Signs
6956 80.00 Phillip Hearin Reimbursement--Training Fees
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6957 89.00 °° Higdon Termites 8b Pest Control Pest Control
6958 247.46 Stanley Hooper Re|nAbursernent-Un|formn Expense
8958 220.98 Kaiser Cement Corporation Base Rock
6980 32.16 Keeb|e & GhuchatPhotography R|nn and Developing
8961 95.80 Matthew Ken Reimbursement--Uniform Expense �
�
6962 137.00 Lob Safety Supply Inc. Field Equipment
8963 1'359.55 ° Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Photocopier MaintenanceAgreement
� 6964 124.76 Judy Lovv Reimbursement--Maps and Private
Vehicle Expense
� ° Urgent checks issued on January 6
� ° *Urgent check issued o December
Claims No. 85-01 ' ^
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MeetinD9S-01
� Date: Jan. 11, 1995
REVISED
K8|DPEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
| # Amount Name Description
6923 42.70 Ace Fire Equipment & Service Company Fire Extinguisher
6924 220.84 Acme Q/ Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services
0825 135.00 ADT Security Systems Alarm System Maintenance Agreement
6926 131.62 ° Air Cooled Engines, Inc. Parts for Generator Repair
6927 172.12 All Laser Service Equipment Maintenance
6928 141.00 American Red Cross Training Manuals
6928 100.25 Larry Anderson--McKannay Ranch Reim bursement--Gate Keys
� 8930 307.04 AT&T Telephone Maintenance Agreement
�
6831 419.02 B. W. S. Distributors, Inc. Field Supplies
� 8932 9413 Vehicle Repair
! ' B~' Muffler
6933 151.55 Best Sanitation
6834 589.35 Bette Ame * an Landsca e Signs, Bike Racks and Base Rock
6935 32.25 Black M i Sp *ng Water ompany Water Service
6836 500.00 Boley Consulting En ineers Consulting Services
| 6937 76.00 Breon, O'Donnell, K8i|
' 6938 100.00 L. Craig Britton
Honorarium
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6839 193.45 C be| ' Inc.
6940 283.77 California Water Sery
� 6941 23.84 C| k' Auto Parts/Machine
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6942 321.47 Communication & Control c. Utilities �
6943 183.52 Edward C ki
8944 74.46 Alice Cummings
6945 928.24 Design Concepts
6846 169.02 Dorfman-Pacific Compan Inc Uniform Expense
6847 178.75 Economy Business Machi as Equipment Repairs
8948 657.00 Egghead Software Computer Software
8948 43.26 G & KServices Shop Towel Service
8950 189.48 Gordan|ond PovverEqui ent Equipment Repairs and Maintenance
8951 550.00 Goldfus Enterprises, In Planning and Coordination--Kids' Art
of Open Space
8952 227.22 Goodco Press Incorporated Printing
6953 54.85 Gould Publications Inc. esource Document
6854 685.00 H&qCGnzup Unnunhunn
� 6955 3,868.84 Virg Harkins \Reirsement--Training
6956 80.00 Phillip Hearin Foea
G857 Q9.0O °° Hi0donTermitmo �& PeatContro| �
�
6958 247.46 Stanley Hooper Reinnbura ent--Uniform Expense
� 8959 220.96 Kaiser Cement Corporation Bmmm Rock `
6860 32'16 Keeb|m8, ShuohotPhotography Film and Developing
�
� 6961 95.80 Matthew Ken Reim bursemont--UnifonmExpense |
6962 137.00 Lab Safety Supply Inc. Field Equipment /
�
� 8983 1'359.55 ° Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Photocopier Maintenance Agreement
6964 134.75 Judy Law Reim buroomnmnt-K0opn and Private
Vehicle Expense |
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° Urgent checks issued on January G. 1995.
° *Urgent check issued on Ooommnbmr 16,1994.
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Claims 95-01
Meeting 95-01
Date: Jan. 11, 1995
REVISED
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
6965 250.00 Law Enforcement Psychological Services,inc. Psychological Testing
GSGG 1,359.86 Los Altos Garbage Company DumpstarRenta| �
6967 2.980.97 BuokyK8mow Consulting Services
6868 467.88 K8agnuomenG&0CInc. Vehicle Repairs
� 6968 238.23 McGrath MantCorp Ranger Office Rental
6970 272.79 Monogram Sanitation Sanitation Supplies �
� 6971 37.28 Murray & Murray Legal Services
6872 1'500.00 °°° Navornna Industries, Inc. Postage for Newsletter Mailing
� 6873 994.27 Novarona Industries, Inc. Winter Newsletter Mailing
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8974 18.50 NetCom Internet Access Charge
6976 78.11 Northern Energy Propane Fuel
6976 275.12 Pacific Telephone Telephone Service
6977 475.00 Page & TurnbuU' Inc. Architectural Services
8978 110.70 Peninsula Blueprint. Inc. B|ue|inaa
6979 300.00 Peter Petri Consulting Services-G|S Research
GSQO 1.516.00 Petrotek Removal of Underground Fuel Tanks
6981 369.80 Pi|oroitos[)uany Base Rock
6983 993.19 PIP Printing Printing
6983 775.94 Pine Cone Lumber Company, Inc. Field Supplies
6984 3.000.000.00 Peninsula Open Space Trust Ph|eQer Purchase bvGBNRA
6985 2.800.00 Postage byPhone Postage
6986 38.88 Precision Engravers, Inc. Name Badges
6987 72.00 The Pryor Report Subscription
6908 253.78 Rabbit Copiers, Inc. Equipment Maintenance Contract
6988 45.15 Rancho Hardware and Garden Shop Field Supplies �
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8990 118.45 J. Anne Rawlins Legal Services
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6991 38.07 Reed & 8mham Inc. Asphalt
6992 12.50 Rich's Tire Service Tire Repair
�
6993 3,482.71 Rovo Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs
6994 75.20 S &VVEquipment Equipment Maintenance and Repairs
� G@SS 50.00 San Francisco Boy Trail Project Maps
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0988 17.20 San Francisco Newspaper Agency 8ubmohoUon
6997 68.25 Safety K|eanCorporation Solvent Tank Service
6898 1.792.00 Scribner Graphic Press Winter Newsletter Printing
| 8989 61.02 Shell Oil Company Fuel
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7000 201.70 Skyline County Water District Water Service
7001 182.69 Malcolm Smith Private Vehicle Expense
7002 7.500.00 Standard & PooraRating Group District Rating Service-95y4otes
| 7003 359.98 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense
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7004 330.00 Sunnyvale Medical Clinic Audi oamne
7005 375.00 Systems for Public Safety Background Investigation
7006 3.486.20 3E Engineering Engineering Services
i 7007 1.89228 7[rmneComm Communications Research Division Radio Installation and Repairs
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7008 48.93 Unocal Fuel
7009 09.00 WAC Corporation Aerial Photograph
Urgent check issued on December 14' 1594.
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Claims 95-01
Meeting 95-01
Date: Jan. 11, 1995
REVISED
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
7010 216.50 West Publishing Corporation Resource Documents
7011 88.92 Michael Williams Private Vehicle Expense
7012 1,200.00 Bank of America Closing Fees--87 Note Issue
7013 4,300.00 First Interstate Bank Administration Fee--1995 Note Issue
7014 2,200.00 Jensen Law Office Legal Services--1995 Note Issue
7015 2,500.00 Stone&Youngberg Escrow Fund Fee--1995 Note Issue
7016 18.00 Sonoma County Health Department Lab Test for Lyme Disease
7017 340.88 Petty Cash Field and Office Supplies, Local Meeting
Expense, Postage, Docent/Volunteer
Expenses, and Private Vehicle Expense
****Urgent check issued on January 9, 1995.
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