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Home My Public Portal About19950712 - Agendas Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 95-18 Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 95-18 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA* 7:30 P.M. 330 Distel Circle Wednesday Los Altos, California July 12, 1995 (7:30) ROLL CALL ** ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- Public ADOPTION OF AGENDA *** ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR -- P. Siemens *** APPROVAL OF MINUTES June 21, 1995 (Consent Item) June 26 1995 Consent Item *** WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (Consent Item) BOARD BUSINESS *** 1 Authorization for Director Crowder to Attend 1995 Land Trust Alliance Rally y at Projected Cost of$700 -- C. Britton *** 2. Appointment of Director Smernoff to Use and Management Committee and Acquisition and Enterprise Committee -- C. Britton *** 3. Approval to Convert District's Workers' Compensation Coverage to California Compensation Insurance Company -- J. Fiddes INFORMATIONAL REPORTS -- Brief announcements or reports by members of the Board and/or staff on District related activities. No action or deliberation to take place. Matters of interest to the Board may be referred to staff or placed on a future agenda. *** REVISED CLAIMS (Consent Item) (7:45) CLOSED SESSION 1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(a) a. Name of Case: PERS vs. Grench and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Case No. 358-24-3313 3W Distel Circle - Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 * Phone:4I5-691-1200 * FAX:415-691-0485 - E-mail mrosdCdinetcom.com Roard of 0irectors fete Sienwns,Mary C. Davey,leen,i I iensbaw,Ginny Babbitt, Nonette Fianko, Betsy Crowder,Wien de Wit General Mangy go:L.Craig Britton i Meeting 95-18 Page 2 2. Public Employment - Government Code Section 54957 a. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - Legal Counsel b. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - General Manager 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 by one motion unless a Board member removes an item from the consent calendar. A member of the public may request under oral communications that an item be removed from the consent calendar. _l 4F Open Space ............. ----------------------- -------A--%- MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 95-14 SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS June 21, 1995 MINUTES I. ROLL CALL President P. Siemens called the Special Meeting to order at 7:07 P.M. Members Present: Pete Siemens, Mary Davey, Teena Henshaw, Nonette Hanko, Betsy Crowder, and Wim de Wit. Personnel Present: Craig Britton, Jean Fiddes, and Sue Schectman. S. Schectman was present for only the Closed Session portion of the meeting. CLOSED SESSION P. Siemens stated that the Board would be meeting in Closed Session for the purpose of discussing Closed Session agenda item number one. The Board recessed to Closed Session at 7:08 P.M. The Board adjourned the Special Meeting Closed Session at 7:25 P.M. and reconvened for the Special Meeting at 7:35 P.M. Ill. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications. IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board adopt the agenda. M. Davey seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. V. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS There were no written communications. VI. BOARD BUSINESS A. Initial Interviews of Applicants for the Position of Director— Ward 4 J. Fiddes stated that Mr. Wun Chiou had withdrawn his application. P. Siemens reviewed the process to be used for the initial interviews. J. Fiddes reviewed the specific procedure to be used for the opening statements by the candidates. The order of opening statements was as follows: 1. Howard Wilshire 2. William Burks 330 Distel Circle * Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 * Phone:415-691-1200 , FAX:415-691-0485 * E-mail: mrosd@netcom.coni 0 Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C_Davey,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder.Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton Meeting 95-14 Page 2 3. John Brazil 4. Norman Shaskey 5. David Smernoff 6. Tom Jones The Board recessed for a break at 8:30 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:40 P.M. There was a 30 minute round robin questioning of the applicants by the Board. The order of final statements was as follows: 1. William Burks 2. David Smernoff 3. Tom Jones 4. Howard Wilshire 5. John Brazil 6. Norman Shaskey The results of the voting to select the final candidates were as follows: Ballot #1 John Brazil 6 votes William Burks 4 votes Tom Jones 1 vote Norman Shaskey 1 vote David Smernoff 6 votes Howard Wilshire 5 votes Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the four top finalists participate in the second round of interviews. M. Davey seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. The members of the Board thanked all the candidates for their interest and participation in the process. C. Britton stated that Mr. Wun Chiou, Sr. had withdrawn his application because of a potential conflict of interest, and his desire to continue donating to the District a "homepage" on the Internet computer network. Vil. ADJOURNMENT The Special Meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M. Jean Fiddes District Clerk Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 95-15 SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS June 26, 1995 MINUTES I. ROLL CALL President P. Siemens called the Special Meeting to order at 7:32 P.M. Members Present: Pete Siemens, Mary Davey, Teena Henshaw, Nonette Hanko, Betsy Crowder, and Wim de Wit. Personnel Present: Craig Britton and Jean Fiddes. 11. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications. Ill. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board adopt the agenda. M. Davey seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. IV. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS There were no written communications. V. BOARD BUSINESS A. Final Interviews of Applicants and Appointment of Director - Ward 4 MQg-4 R-95-84 The order for Board questioning of the finalists as determined by a random drawing was., 1. William Burks 2. David Smernoff 3. Howard Wilshire 4. John Brazil The Board recessed for a break at 8:16 P.M. following D. Smernoff's question and answer period and reconvened at 8:20 P.M. to resume with H. Wilshire. Each candidate was questioned by Directors for twenty minutes. Following the Board's questioning of the candidates, there was a random drawing for order of appearance for final statements. The Board recessed for a break at 9:00 P.M. and the meeting reconvened at 9:17 P.M. The order of summary statements was: 330 Distel Circle * Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 * Phone:415-691-1200 * FAX:415-691-0485 9 E-mail: mrosd@netcom.com 0 Board of Oirectors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Fienshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wirn de Wit Genera!Manager:L.Craig Britton Meeting 95-15 page 2 1. Howard Wilshire 2. William Burks 3. David Smernoff 4. John Brazil The results of each round of voting was: Brazil Burks Smerno Wilshire Round 1: 1 0 2 3 Round 2: 1 0 3 2 Round 3: 1 0 3 2 Round 4: 1 0 2 3 Round 5: 1 0 3 2 Round 6: 0 0 3 3 Round 7: 0 0 3 3 Round 8: 0 0 3 3 Round 9: 0 0 3 3 Round 10: 0 0 3 3 Round 11: 0 0 3 3 Round 12: 1 0 3 2 Round 13: 2 0 2 2 Round 14: 3 0 1 2 Round 15: 3 0 1 2 Round 16: 3 0 1 2 Round 17: 3 0 1 2 Round 18: 2 0 2 2 Round 19: 2 0 2 2 Round 20: 2 0 1 3 Round 21: 2 0 1 3 Round 22: 2 0 2 2 Round 23: 2 0 2 2 Round 24: 0 0 3 3 Round 25: 1 0 3 2 Round 26: 0 0 5 1 Meeting 95-15 Page 3 The District Clerk announced David Smernoff as the winner of the balloting. Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board adopt Resolution 95-24, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Appointing David T. Smernoff Ward 4 Director. M. Davey seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. The District Clerk administered the oath of office to David Smernoff, and Director Smernoff took his seat with the Board. The Board thanked Messrs. Burks, Wilshire, and Brazil for their interest in the District and participation in the Ward 4 interviews. V1. ADJOURNMENT The Special Meeting was adjourned at 10:04 P.M. Jean Fiddes District Clerk Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL.OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-95-92 Meeting 95-18 July 12, 1995 AGENDA ITEM Authorization for Director Crowder to Attend the 1995 T st Alliance Rally GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION ] Authorize Director Crowder to attend the 1995 Land Trust Alliance Rally at a projected cost of $700. DISCUSSION The 1995 Land Trust Alliance Rally will be held October 15 to 18 at the Asilomar Conference Center in Pacific Grove. Concurrent workshop sessions to be covered in the program include: land transactions/negotiations, federal policy and partnerships, organizational management, fundraising, state/local partnerships and planning, stewardship, special resources, legal aspects of land preservation, public relations/outreach/education, and biological diversity. The fee for the rally is $280. Total projected expenses for the rally, including fees, lodging, meals, and mileage reimbursement, are estimated at $700. Funding is available in the 1995- 1996 budget for Director Crowder's attendance. Prepared by; Jean Fiddes, District Clerk Contact person: „ Same as above 330 Distel Cirde - Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 Phone:415-691-1200 FAX:415 691-0485 - E-mail: mros( netcom.com Board of Dirv(tors:Pete Siemens,Mary C. Davey, leena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt, Nonette Hanko, Betsy(rowder,Wim de Wit C;eneral Mamrrger L.Q iig Britton Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-95-93 Meeting 95-18 July 12, 1995 AGENDA ITEM Appointment of Director Smernoff to Use and Management Committee and Acquisition and Enterprise Committee GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Appoint Director Smernoff to replace former Director Babbitt on the Use and Management Committee and the Acquisition and Enterprise Committee. DISCUSSION Former Director Babbitt's 1995 committee assignments were the Use and Management Committee and the Acquisition and Enterprise Committee. It is recommended that Director Smernoff fill the current vacancy on these two committees. The other members of the Use and Management Committee are Directors de Wit and Crowder. Directors Hanko and Crowder serve on the Acquisition and Enterprise Committee. At your June 28, 1995, you discussed disbanding the Dog Committee. The Board actually disbanded the Dog Committee at its January 25, 1995 meeting, combining the committee's assignment with those of the Use and Management Committee since the committee members were the same. Staff will work with the Use and Management Committee on follow-up items from your June 28 meeting at which proposed expansion of dog access on designated District preserves was discussed. Prepared by: Jean Fiddes, District Clerk Contact person: Same as above 3:30 piste) Circle * Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 Phone: 415-691-1200 - FAX:415-691-0485 - E-mail: mrosd@netconi.corti Board of Dire(tor,:Pete Siemens,Mary C.D,ivey. teeny Renshaw,Ginny Babbitt, Nanette I lanko,Retsv Crowder,Wim de Wit (�Oner,if Mamiger:L Craig Britton Open Space R-95-90 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 95-18 July 12, 1995 AGENDA ITEM Approval to Convert District's Workers' Compensation Coverage to California Compensation Insurance Company t-- GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Authorize staff to execute a contract and any other necessary documents with California Compensation Insurance Company to Provide District's Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage. DISCUSSION Effective January 1, 1995, California workers' compensation laws changed in two important areas: 1)public agencies are no longer requiredd to obtain workers' compensation insurance from State Compensation Insurance Fund if not self-insured; and 2) the laws requiring all insurers to charge the same minimum rate uniformly to all employers within a given classification has been repealed. This latter change is referred to as "open rating" and means that insurance companies can establish their own rates for workers' compensation coverage. As required by law, State Compensation Insurance Fund (State Fund) has been the District's workers' compensation insurance carrier since the District was formed. Dealings with State Fund have been less than satisfactory in terms of overall claims administration and management. In light of the two changes cited above and the lack of satisfaction with State Fund, staff has been working with Dennis C. Rodeen of Sylvester, Schwartz & Tugaw Insurance Brokers to research other insurance companies that offer competitive rates along with significantly improved claims management services. With Mr. Rodeen's assistance, staff has identified CalComp (California Compensation Insurance Company) as a workers' compensation insurance company which offers competitive rates and more personalized claims administration services. CalComp will provide a dedicated claims examiner to handle all claims for the District; face-to-face meetings to review claims as needed; monthly claims activity reports; and a half-day seminar for selected District staff on claims management programs and procedures. These services are not offered by State Fund. As shown below, CalComp's proposed net rates for fiscal year 1995-1996 are also slightly less than State Fund's proposed net rate. The rates proposed by both companies are significantly less than the current rates with State Fund. CLASS CAL COMP STATE FUND STATE FUND PngVQsed Propo es d Curren 8810 $0.52 $0.53 $0.66 9420 $4.16 $4.23 $7.71 9410 $1.99 $2.02 $3.05 330 Distel Circle ° Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 - Phone: 41.5-691-1200 , FAX:415-691-0485 -� F-mail: mrosd@netconi.com Board of tarrectors:Pete Siemens,Mary C_Davey,y, leena Hensh,w,,Ginnv Bahbitt,Nonette Fianko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit Gotwr,rl hlana,r;er I.(raig Britton R-95-90 Page two These net rates factor in proposed premium modifiers and proposed premium discounts. The District will receive the same level of coverage from CalComp as it would from State Fund and anticipates improved service from CalComp. California Compensation Insurance Company, established in 1933, has an A- (Excellent) Best's rating. Other insurance companies contacted to determine whether they were interested in providing the District's workers' compensation coverage were California Indemnity, AETNA, and General Accident. These companies did not submit bids, primarily because the District's coverage includes District volunteers. Because of the January law changes, CalComp is pursuing workers' compensation coverage in the public sector. They will be providing coverage for the Sacramento-Foothills School District, a major school District in the Sacramento area, and are in the process of discussing coverage with other school districts and water districts throughout the state. The District will pay approximately $50,000 for its workers' compensation coverage. Prepared by: Deirdre Dolan, Administrative Analyst Jean Fiddes, Administrative Services Manager Contact person: Jean Fiddes, Administrative Services Manager � Claims No. 85-13 K8eatngQ5-18 m�& Date: July 12. 199�i REVISED K8|DPEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 7932 3,089.00 AAA Fence Company Fence 7833 350.00 Septic Tank Service Sanitation Services 7934 42.56 Ace Fins Equipment& Service Company Fire Extinguisher 7935 444.82 Acme & Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services 7936 3'085.35 All Chemical Disposal, Inc. Consulting Services--Drum Removal 7937 141.40 Randy Anderson Partial Reimbursement ofProfessional Dues and Private Vehicle Empensm 7938 349.22 AT&T Telephone Service 7939 142.00 Beck's Shoes, Inc. Uniform Expense 7840 1'000.00 LouioBordi Foxvkaa Driveway Realignment 7941 875.00 Breon' O'Donne||' Miller, Brown & Dannia Legal Services 7942 7.913.08 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Pumper Unit 7948 57.38 C|erk'sAubz Parts/Machine Shop Vehicle Pedo 7844 579.14 Contemporary Engraving Company, Inc. Bronze Plaque 7945 725.29 Communications 8' Control, Inc. Utilities 7946 32.63 The Darkroom Black & VVhito Prints 7947 2'760.08 Design Concepts Design Production Projects � 7948 61.91 JeanFiddau Reinmbursarnont-Looa| Meeting Expense � � � 7949 132.75 The Fixture Broker Hardware for District Display � � � 7960 434.92 Ganien|and Power Equipment Equipment and Equipment Repairs 7951 14.87 Grainger Office Tools 7952 673.44 Sharon Hall Photography Photography and Processing 7953 483.38 Kaiser Cement Corporation Base Ruck 7954 87.26 Keeb|o & ShuohatPhotography Photo Processing 7955 348.46 Langley Hill Quarry Base Rock 7956 51.00 Judy Law Private Vehicle Expense � 7857 250.00 League of California Cities Subscription 7958 250.00 Los Altos Garbage Company DunnpatorRento| 7959 1.499.72 BuckyK8ono Consulting Services 7960 238.13 McGrath RentCu/p Field Office Rental 7801 70.00 Metro Mobile Communications Radio Repairs 7982 386.50 Kenneth Miller Reimbursement--Training Expense6 7863 40.50 K8inhon'o Lurnber& Supply Field Supplies 7864 111.47 Moffett Supply Company Sanitation Supplies � 7965 38.11 Mountain View Garden Center Field Supplies 7968 90.00 NA| 1995 National Interpreters Workshop Three Media Awards Entry Fees 7967 314.57 Navmnonu Industries, Inc. Annual Report Mailing 7888 18.50 Notconn Monthly Service 7969 48.60 Pacific Bell Telephone Service 7870 150.00 Page & Turnbu||' Inc. Architectural S*rxioou 7971 206.58 Peninsula Blueprint,, Inc. Sign Enlargement and 0uo|inex 7972 21.41 Pi|aroitoo Quarry Base Ronk 7873 1'023.36 Pine Cone Lumber Company Lumber 7974 32.50 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Service � 7975 11.50 Rancho Hardware Field Supplies 7976 598.38 Rich's Tire Service Tires 7877 1'057.83 Roy'n Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs 7978 222.91 Quicksilver Printing Printing 7978 144.32 S & VV Equipment Equipment Rental and Repairs Page Claims No. 95-13 K8eeUngSb-18 Date: July 12. 1BQ5 REVISED K8|DPEN|NGULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 7980 342.50 Sandis Humber Jones Engineering Services 7981 50.00 San Mateo County C.S.O.& Annua| Ouee 7982 1.640.00 Santa Cruz Title Company Escrow Fees 7883 2.917.00 Scribner Graphic Press Annual Report Printing 7984 1.300.00 E. R. Sheehan Trail Construction and Equipment Rental 7985 40.20 Skyline Water District Water Service � 7986 443.21 Malcolm Smith Reimbursement--Software andSupplies 7987 164.79 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense 7988 774.35 Teoter & Etc. Graphics Consulting, Brochures and Maps 7989 73.88 University Art Center Frames 7990 1.754.51 U8Renta|m Equipment Rental 7981 95.40 Michael Williams Private Vehicle Expense 7892 421.36 Petty Cash Volunteer and Docent Expense, Film and Deve|opinQ, Field and Office Supplies, Postage, Local Meeting Expense and Private Vehicle Expense Page 2 � Claims No. 95-13 � K8emUngQ5'18 | Date: July12. 1995 | K8|DPEN|NGULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT / Amount Name Description 7932 3,089.00 AAA Fence Company Fence � 7933 350.00 Septic Tank Service Sanitation Services 7934 42.56 Ace Fire Equipment& Service Company Fine Extinguisher 7935 444.82 Acme & Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services � 7838 3'085.35 All Chemical Disposal, Inc. Consulting Sen/iceo-OrumRemoval 7937 141.40 Randy Anderson Partial Reimbursement ofProfessional � Dues and Private Vehicle Expense � 7938 349.22 AT&T Telephone Service 7039 142.00 Beck's Shoes, Inc. Uniform Expense 7040 1'000.00 LouinBordi Fovvkeo Driveway Realignment 7841 675.00 Breon' O'Donna||' Miller, Brown @Dannix Legal Services 7942 7'813.08 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Pumper Unit � 7943 57.38 C|mrk'm Auto Parts/Machine Shop Vehicle Parts � 7944 579.14 Contemporary Engraving Company, Inc. Bronze Plaque � 7945 725.29 Communications & Control, Inc. Utilities � 7948 32.83 The Oarhnmonn Black & White Prints � � 7947 2.760.08 Design Concepts Design Production Projects � 7848 61.91 JeanFiddeo Reim burxernont-Lonu| Meeting Expense 7849 132.75 The Fixture Broker Hardware for District Display � 7960 434.92 Ganjen|ond Power Equipment Equipment and Equipment Repairs 7951 14.87 Grainger Office Tools � � 7952 873.44 Sharon Hall Photography Photography and Processing 7963 482.38 Kaiser Cement Corporation Base Rook � 7954 97.38 Kaeb|u & ShuchetPhotography Photo Processing � 7955 348,46 Langley Hill Quarry Base Rock � 7956 51.00 Judy Law Private Vehicle Expense � 7057 250.00 League of California Cities Subscription 7958 250.00 Los Altos Garbage Company DunnputorRento| � 7959 1.490.72 8uokyK8aua Consulting Services 7860 238A3 K8nGrathRentCorp Field Office Rental � � 7061 70.00 Metro Mobile Communications Radio Repairs 7962 386.50 Kenneth Miller Reimbursement--Training Expenses 7963 40.50 K8inbon'o Lumber&Supply Field Supplies � 7864 111.47 Moffett Supply Company Sanitation Supplies � 7865 38.11 Mountain View Garden Center Field Supplies � 7868 90.00 NA| 10S5 National Interpreters Workshop Three Media Awards Entry Fees 7967 314.57 Navorone Industries, Inc. Annual Report Mailing � � 7968 19.50 Nutoorn Monthly Service 7969 48.60 Pacific Bell Telephone Service � 7970 150.00 PoQm & TurnbuU' Inc. Architectural 8en/ioeo � 7971 206.58 Peninsula Blueprint_ Inc. Sign Enlargement and B|ue|inen � 7972 21.41 H|aroitonOueny Base Rock � 7873 1'023.36 Pine Cone Lumber Company Lumber 7974 32.50 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Service � 7875 11.50 Rancho Hardware Field Supplies 7876 598.36 Rich's Tire Service Tires � � 7977 1'057.93 Roy'o Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs 7978 222.91 Quicksilver Printing Printing i 7979 144.32 S &' VV Equipment Equipment Rental and Repairs Page Claims No. 05'13 K8emUngA5'18 Date: July 13. 1995 K8|DPEN|NBULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT � # Amount Name Description 7980 342.50 Sandis Humber Jones Engineering Services � 7981 50.00 San Mateo County C.8.D.A. Annum| Dueo 7982 1.640.00 Santa Cruz Title Company Escrow Fees 7983 2.917.00 Scribner Graphic Press Annual Report Printing 7884 1.200.00 E. R. Sheehan Trail Construction and Equipment Rental 7985 40.20 Skyline Water District Water Service 7886 443.21 Malcolm Smith Reimbursannent--8ofbmona and Supplies 7887 164.79 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense 7988 774.35 Teatar & Etc. Graphics Consulting, Brochures and Maps 7989 73.83 University Art Center Frames 7990 1.754.51 USRanba|s Equipment Rental 7891 95.40 Michael Williams Private Vehicle Expense � � � � � � Page Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: C. Britton, General Manager - DATE: July 7, 1995 SUBJECT: FYI 330 [piste) Circle Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 * Phone:415-691-1200 FAX:415-691-0485 E-mail:mroscl@netcom.com Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey, teena fienshaw,Ginny[babbitt,Nanette Nanko, Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton Board of Supervisors BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RUBEN BARRALES MARY GRIFFIN TOM HLIENING TED LEMPERT MICHAEL D. NEVIN 0 R COUNTY OOFSAN MATE CLICHARDERK OF THE. E BOARDSILVER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER REDWOOD CITY CALIFORNIA 94063 (415)363-4566 June 30, 1995 Mr. Jesse R. Huff Chairman of the Board California Integrated Waste Management Board 8800 Cal Center Drive Sacramento, CA 95826 RE: Cleanup of Skeggs Point Solid Waste Disposal Site in El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve Dear Mr. Huff: I am writing to express my support for the pending grant application from the San Mateo County Health Services Agency to the Solid Waste Disposal and Codisposal Site Cleanup Program. The funds will be used for the cleanup of the Skeggs Point Solid Waste Disposal Site in El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve. This 2,800-acre preserve is owned and operated for the public benefit by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. The Open Space District acquired this preserve in 1988, after the disposal site was already established. The previous owner initially agreed to participate in the cost of the cleanup, but has since gone bankrupt and will not be sharing the estimated $450,000 cost. In addition to the expense of acquiring the property, the District has already expended significant funds towards a cleanup plan and has removed miscellaneous surface debris. Unfortunately, much of the debris is buried and significant work will be required for removal and site restoration. The District is proposing to take responsibility for restoration of the site from its own funds. El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve is one of the District's most-visited areas. Visitors are drawn to its beautiful environment of redwood groves, fragile sandstone formations, shaded forest, and riparian habitat. The disposal site is particularly disturbing in light of the beauty of the surrounding area. It is not only an eyesore, but constitutes an environmental hazard with significant risk to public health and safety. I urge you to give this grant application full consideration, and to fund the cleanup of the Skeggs Point Solid Waste Disposal Site in El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve. Sincerely, &TOM HU ING, SUPERVISOR 0 C(: SAN ; EO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS cc: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District JUL STATE CAPITOL COMMITTEES P.O.BOX 942849 BANKING AND FINANCE SACRAMENTO",5C-A8 3904249-0001 ATalifor ni INSURANCE (916) 5 V' REVENUE AND TAXATION E-Mail:Jim.F.Cunneenpassembly.ca.gov BUDGET VICE CHAIR:SUBCOMMITTEE ON DISTRICT OFFICE JIM CUNNEEN RESOURCES,TRANSPORTATION, 901 CAMPISI WAY,SUITE 300 ASSEMBLYMEMBER,TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT AGRICULTURE AND THE CAMPBELL,CA 95008 ENVIRONMENT -Campbell,Cupertino, VICE CHAIR;SUBCOMMITTEE ON (408)369-8170 Representing the communities of. Los Altos,Los Gatos,Monte Sereno,San Jose,Saratoga,and Sunnyvale INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CHAIRMAN;SELECT COMMITTEE June 27, 1995 ON HIGH TECHNOLOGY Mr. Jesse R. Huff Chairman of the Board California Integrated Waste Management Board 8800 Cal Center Drive Sacramento, CA 95826 Dear Mr. Huff: I am writing to express my support for the pending grant application from the San Mateo County Health Services Agency to the Solid Waste Disposal and Codisposal Site Cleanup Program. These funds are crucial to successfully cleaning up the Skeggs Point Solid Waste Disposal Site in the El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve. The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has owned and operated this preserve since 1988, after the disposal site was already established. The previous owner, while initially agreeing to participate in the cleanup, has since gone bankrupt and left the District with an estimated $450,000 in costs to cleanup the site. I have been extremely impressed with the District's independent efforts to fund a cleanup program and remove miscellaneous surface debris. Unfortunately, according to the District, much of the debris is buried and significant work will be required for removal and site restoration. The District is proposing to take responsibility for restoration of the site from its own funds. Maintaining the pristine beauty of the El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve for its many visitors should be a goal we all embrace. Certainly, the disposal site not only disturbs the surrounding preserve, but it also constitutes an environmental hazard with significant risk to the public health and safety. I would be grateful if you could give this meritorious grant strong consideration. If you should have any further questions please feel free to contact me. Sincerel JIM CUNN Assemblymember 24th District cc: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Printed on Recycled Paper i fti.� r� � '� I Open Space ------------------- MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT For Immediate Release Contact: Malcolm Smith July 5, 1995 Public Affairs Manager (415)691-1200 Open Space District Urges Caution For Hot Weather Visitors Los Altos, CA -- With the hot summer weather fully upon us, rangers with the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District are urging the public to use caution and common sense when visiting an open space preserve. Hiking or riding in hot weather can easily result in dehydration, so the first rule is to drink plenty of water during a visit. The preserves generally do not have any running water available, so visitors are encouraged to carry enough water for the day. Secondly, visitors should not attempt to hike or ride beyond their skills or experience, a good rule for any visit to a preserve. Keeping to the tree-covered, cooler areas of a preserve, taking a moderate instead of long hike or ride, and not attempting the steepest of trails are all good ideas in hot weather. Hiking or riding in the morning or evening hours will keep you out of the hot midday sun. Wearing a hat and using sunscreen are two easy things that visitors can do to minimize the sun's effects. "Some visitors come unprepared for a hot-weather hike," said Tom Lausten, Supervising Ranger with the Foothills Area of the District. "This can result in some real problems, such as a simple sunburn or exhaustion, or even heat stroke and collapse. Visitors to the open space preserves should always plan their visits around the type of weather expected, and prepare accordingly." See page two of this press release for a summary of hot weather tips. 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 nearly 40,000 acres of diverse open space and manages 23 open space preserves. (more) 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com e Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton Funding is provided by a small share of the annual total property tax revenues collected within District boundaries. The District permanently protects wildlife habitat,watershed, and a variety of ecosystems,restores damaged natural resources, and provides trail improvements for passive recreational use by the public. The District's goals are to acquire a continuous greenbelt of protected open space lands for public use and enjoyment, and to preserve open space for future generations to enjoy. There are approximately 20,000 - 30,000 acres of land still at risk of being lost to development within the District's planning area. The District is divided into seven geographic wards, each represented for a four year term by an elected Board member. The Board holds public meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 7:30 p.m., at the District offices. Tips for hot weather hiking/riding: • Bring plenty of water, and be sure to drink it throughout the day • Hike or ride in the morning or evening hours to keep out of the hot midday sun • Wear a hat and use sunscreen • Keep to the tree-covered, cooler areas of a preserve • Don't attempt to hike or ride beyond your skills or experience • Take a moderate instead of long hike or ride 0 Don't attempt the steeper trails, stick to the easier ones � Claims No. 95-13 Meeting 85-18 | ~�' [)oba: July 12. 18S5 M|OPEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT � Amount Name Description 7932 3,089.00 AAA Fence Company Fence | 7933 350.00 Septic Tank Service Sanitation Services � 7934 43.56 Ace Fire Equipment& Service Company Fire Extinguisher 7935 444.82 Acme &Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services � 7936 3'085.35 All Chemical Disposal, Inc. Consulting Gan/icaa-DrurnRemoval 7837 141.40 Randy Anderson Partial Reimbursement ofProfessional � Dues and Private Vehicle Expense � 7938 349.22 AT&T Telephone Service 7939 142.00 Beck's Shoes, Inc. Uniform Expense 7940 1'000.00 LouioBordi Fnvvkoo Driveway Realignment 7941 675.00 Breon' O'DnnnoU' Miller, Brown &/ Oonnio Legal Services 7942 7'913.08 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Pumper Unit 7943 57.38 C|orNe Auto Parts/Machine Shop Vehicle Parts 7844 579.14 Contemporary Engraving Company, Inc. Bronze Plaque 7945 725.29 Communications Q/ Control, Inc. Utilities 7946 32.63 The Darkroom Black & White Prints 7947 2'760.08 Design Concepts Design Production Projects 7948 61.91 JoonFiddeo Roinnburnennent-Loue| Meeting Expense � 7949 132.75 The Fixture Broker Hardware for District Display � 7850 434.92 Gardoniond Power Equipment Equipment and Equipment Repairs 7951 14.87 Grainger Office Tools � 7952 673.44 Sharon Hall Photography Photography and Processing � 7953� 482.3S Kaiser Cement Corporation Base Rock 7954 87.26 Keeb|e8kShuchatPhotography Photo Processing 7955 348.46 Langley Hill Quarry Base Rock � � 7956 51.00 Judy Law Private Vehicle Expense � 7957 250.00 League of California Cities Subscription 7958 250.00 Los Altos Garbage Company 0umnputnrRnnto| � 7859 1.499.72 BuokyMaue Consulting Services 7960 238.13 K8nGrathRuntCorp Field Office Rental � 7981 70.00 Metro Mobile Communications Radio Repairs � 7962 386.50 Kenneth Miller Reimbursement-Training Expenses 7963 40.50 K8inhon'a Lurnber&Supply Field Supplies � 7884 111.47 Moffett Supply Company Sanitation Supplies � 7966 38.11 Mountain View Garden Center Field Supplies � 7968 80.00 NA| 1895 National Interpreters Workshop Three Media Awards Entry Fees 7967 314.57 Novorone Industries, Inc. Annual Report Mailing � 7968 18.50 Netoom Monthly Service 7869 48.60 Pacific Bell Telephone Service � 7970 150.00 Page 8kTurnbull, Inc. Architectural Services 7871 206 �8 Peninsula Inc. ign Enlargement B|uo|ineo � . . . � 7972 21.41 Pi|aroitonQuany Buaa Rock � � 7973 1'023.38 Pine Cone Lumber Company Lumber � 7874 32.50 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Service � � 7975 11.50 Rancho He/dvvana Field Supplies 7976 588.36 Rich's Tire Service Tires � 7877 1.057.93 Rny'n Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs � � 7978 222.91 Quicksilver Printing Printing � � 7879 144.32 S & VVEquipment Equipment Rental and Repairs � Page � � Claims No. 05- 3 � yWeeUng95-18 � Date: July 12. 19O6 � K4|DPEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT � Amount Name Description � 7980 342.50 SonU}a Humber Jones Engineering Services 7981 50.00 San Mateo County C.G.O.A. Annum| Oumm � 7982 1.840.00 Santa Cruz Title Company Escrow Fees 7983 2.917.00 Scribner Graphic Press Annual Report Printing 7984 1.200.00 ER. Sheehan Trail Construction and Equipment Rental � 7985 40.20 Skyline Water District Water Service � 7986 443.21 Malcolm Smith Rn|nnbunsennont--Gofbmana and Supplies � 7987 164.78 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense � 7988 774.35 Teater & Etc. Graphics Consulting, Brochures and Maps 7889 73.83 University Art Center Frames � 7890 1.754.51 U8Rnnts|s Equipment Rental 7881 95.40 Michael Williams Private Vehicle Expense Page 2