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Home My Public Portal About19960110 - Agendas Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 96-01 - , Regional Open Sf e MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 96-01 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA* 7:30 P.M. 330 Distel Circle Wednesday Los Altos, California January 10, 1996 (7:30) ROLL CALL ** ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- Public ADOPTION OF AGENDA *** ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR -- P. Siemens *** WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (Consent Item) BOARD BUSINESS (7:45) 1. Election of Board Officers for 1996 -- J. Fiddes *** 2. Renewal of Controller's Investment Authority and Adoption of Statement of Investment Policy -- M. Foster Resolution Adopting a Statement of Investment Policy and Authorizing the Controller to Invest Surplus Funds Allowed by Government Code (7:55) 3. Authorization to Exchange Real Property Interests with Pacific Gas and Electric Company to Relocate an Exisitng Utility Easement on a Portion of Windy Hill Open Space Preserve Adjacent to Portola Road and Determination that Recommended Actions are Categorically Exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act -- M. de Beauvieres Resolution Approving and Authorizing Acceptance of a Relocation Agreement (To Exchange Interests in Real Property), Authorizing Officer to Execute the Relocation Agreement in Behalf of the District and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to the Transaction (Windy Hill Open Space Preserve - Pacific Gas & Electric Company) (8:00) 4. Appointment of Administration and Budget Committee for 1996 -- Board President 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd@netcom.com 0 Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Renshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton Page 2 (8:05) 5. Workshop -- Board Protocols and Procedures for Effective Board Meetings and Board-Staff Working Relationships (9:30) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS -- Brief announcements or reports by members of the Board and/or staff on District related activities. A Board member may ask a question for clarification. No other action, discussion, 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) CLOSED SESSION - None Scheduled ADJOURNMENT *NOTE. mimes are estimated and items may appear earlier or later than listed. Agenda is subject to change of order. TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: The Chair will invite public comment on agenda items at the time each item is considered by the Board of Directors. You may address the Board concerning other matters during oral communications. Each speaker will ordinarily be limited to 3 minutes. 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 !2f the public may request under oral communications that an item be removed from the consent calendar. . DEC I F7.ir SPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF ard President Acknowledge/Respoad ector Acknowledge/Respond }' Staff Acknowledge/Respond Draft Response Attached Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft Response for Beard Consideration per Board DSreccive(s) No Response Necessary Iteti aw, f y 676 �Lk6 �' Q 7 a,"ae"� �2 a!' ✓ Q/J ct - o � ,� Regional Open S1 e 2 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT January 11, 1996 Cheryl Lilienstein 450 Manzana Lane Palo Alto, CA 94306 Dear Ms. Lilienstein: Thank you for your letter of December 15, 1995 regarding dog access at Windy Hill Open Space Preserve. The Board reviewed your letter at its Regular Meeting.last night. The Board has directed the Use and Management Committee to reconsider the issue of additional dog access at Windy Hill. The Committee has elected to wait until there are other issues to be considered before scheduling a meeting. We will notify you of the meeting date and time as soon as it is set. We are pleased that you are happy with our recent changes to the dog access program. Two additional changes are now approved. Designated trails at Sierra Azul, Kennedy-Limekiln Area will become open to dogs on leash on January 20 and a trial off-leash dog use area at Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve will be ready for use in the spring. Sincerely, Pete Siemens, President Board of Directors PS:kh cc: Board of Directors i 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,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton JACKIE SCHIEDECK 251 Marcella Wy Millbrae, CA 94030 (4 1 5) 697-9349 RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED SY STAFF Hoard President Acknowledge/Respond Director Acknovledge/Respond Staff Acknovledge/Respond _ Draft Response Attached Staff to be Directed to„.Prepare Draft Response far Hoard tons ideration per Board Directive(s) December 15,1995 No Response Necessary Board of Directors Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos CA 94022-1404 I formerly enjoyed walking in the Purisima Creek Open Space Preserve,but in recent months,I have found it very unpleasant. Each time I visit this Preserve Y I encounter bicyclists on the Whittemore Gulch access trail from Sky- line Boulevard,even though this short section of trail is clearly marked no bicycles.Frequently, these are thrill-seeking cyclists-traveling the downhill switchbacks at excessive,unsafe speed Walk- ers must step off trail quickly to avoid collision. In November of this year,I was forced off the Whittemore Gulch trail an unbelievable 14 times in a little over one-half hour to permit cyclists to pass me. Not a quality experience! It is of concern that the District does not appear to have any system in place to address these prob- lems.I was told there will be"study"about user conflict sometime in a year or so.But in the interim, walkers/hikers are denied a pleasant,safe experience on lands supposedly dedicated to public use. Si 'ely Jackie Schiedeck Regional Open S1 e 2 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT January 11, 1996 Jackie Schiedeck 251 Marcella Way Millbrae, CA 94030 Dear Ms. Schiedeck: Thank you for your December 15, 1995 letter regarding bicycles at Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. At our Regular Meeting last night, the District's Board of Directors reviewed your comments. We are sorry your recent experience on the Whittemore Gulch trail was unpleasant. On December 11, the District closed this trail to bicycles and horses for the winter season. The trail was still open to bicycles when you visited the preserve in November. We hope you will enjoy hiking on the trail this winter. The District is concerned about public safety and is working to alleviate conflicts on our trails. Open space preserves are open to a variety of public uses, including horseback riding, hiking, bicycling, and running. We believe multiple-use trails can work, and we anticipate fewer conflicts as preserve visitors become more aware of proper trail etiquette. The Trails Element of the Use and Management Plan for Purisima Creek Redwoods is scheduled for Board review at the end of this year. Staff will add your name to our mailing list and notify you of the meeting date. We welcome your participation. Sincerely, Pete Siemens, President Board of Directors PS/CRB/kh cc: Board of Directors I 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,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF Board Preside.. ,ledge/Respond Director anovledge/Respond '. Subject: Alpine Road Y Staff Acknowledge/Respond To: mrosd@neteom.eom (Malcom Smith) —F�-- Draft Response Attached Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft Response for Board Consideration per Hoard Diracti,a(a) Dear MROSD board No Response Necessary As the wet season approaches, I am concerned about the maintenance of Alpine road, that although bordering the district, is still a county road. This year the county performed major grading and widening work on the unpaved portion, and in the process, removed many drains and gutters that had previously kept water from rutting the road, while the increase in width will serve to collect more water. As you may know, I and some volunteers have shovelled drains on the closed part of Alpine road for more than ten years with a modicum of success. The grading by the county this summer, has reversed this trend by covering culverts and drainage that have worked for years. As a result, winter damage will most likely become severe without substantial gutter grading and the addition of several new culverts. For me and volutnteers to pick up the pieces by hand shovel, is a nearly insurmountable task, with practically no trace of our previous years of work remaining. I would appreciate some exchange between MROSD and county maintainers to prevent severe winter road erosion. Sincerely, Jobst Brandt <jbrandt@hpl.hp.com (415) 857 6680 bus (415) 323 1549 res 351 Middlefield Rd. Palo Alto CA 94301 Regional Open SlWe 1 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT January 11, 1996 Mr. Jobst Brandt 351 Middlefield Road Palo Alto, CA 94301 Dear Mr. Brandt: Thank you for your email regarding maintenance of Alpine Road. The District Board of Directors reviewed your letter at its meeting of January 10. The Board appreciates your concern with the condition of Alpine Road, and applauds your volunteer maintenance efforts. I assume you've been in touch with San Mateo County on this matter, given that the section to which you refer is a County road. District staff communicates regularly with County Roads staff, and we will express your concerns to them at the next opportunity. Please understand that we do not have the jurisdiction to take any direct action on this issue. Again, thank you for contacting the District. Please feel free to let us know of any additional concerns or suggestions. Sincerely, Pete Siemens President, Board of Directors PS/mcs cc: Board of Directors John Escobar, Operations Manager 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,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton Regional Open Sir -e -------------------- MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-96-01 Meeting 96-01 January 10, 1996 AGENDA ITEM Election of Board Officers for 1996 GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION ' Elect officers of the Board for the 1996 calendar year. DISSCUSSION Pursuant to Section 1.22 of your Rules of Procedure, you elect new Board officers for the 1996 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,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,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton Regional era St e MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-96-02 Meeting 96-01 January 10, 1996 AGENDA ITEM Renewal of Investment Authority and Annual Statement of Investment Policy CONTROLLER'S RECOMMENDATION Adopt the attached resolution to extend the controller's investment authority for another year and adopt the attached investment policy. DISCUSSION expires n 10 1996 The authorit to invest temporarily idle funds a es o January e Y P Y P rY according to the provisions of Resolution 95-01 (see report R-95-03). Currently, all of our cash reserves not held b a trustee are invested through the Santa Clara Count led Y g Yl� investment fund. The attached investment policy permits the District to invest its surplus funds in the Santa Clara County pooled fund, which by policy, invests in a conservative manner and reports on fund performance monthly, including a full listing of the portfolio. The pool's investment policy has been reviewed by the controller. When short-term interest rates rise, we are sometimes able to earn an enhanced return on our investment funds by investing directly in investments permitted by the Government Code. The attached policy permits the controller to invest surplus District funds directly in such specific investments. ............... 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 Sue Schectman, Legal Counsel Contact person: Same as above 3.30 Distel Circle • Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 * Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:41.5-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd@netcom.com Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nanette 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 ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTROLLER TO INVEST SURPLUS FUNDS ALLOWED BY GOVERNMENT CODE WHEREAS, the District needs to maximize the yield on surplus temporarily idle funds in order to help meet land acquisition objectives; and WHEREAS, the Chapter 4, Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code authorizes the District to deposit and invest surplus funds in investments 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 surplus 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 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. 95-01 adopted January 11, 1995. This Resolution shall no longer be in effect as of January 9, 1997, unless extended in time, and inactive funds shall then be deposited in the Santa Clara County Pooled Investment Fund. EXHIBIT A Investment Guidelines Goal 1. Capital Preservation The primary goal shall be to safeguard the principal of invested funds. 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 approving the Controller's designation of the amount of funds not required for the immediate necessity of the District and 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 pooled investment fund. The General Manager is responsible for approving the Controller's designation of 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 recommended by the Controller and approved by the General Manager. The Controller is also responsible for directing security transactions. 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 Administration and 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 report of the District's investments and security transactions to the Administration and Budget Committee by the fourth Wednesday of each month in accordance with Government Code Section 53607. The Controller will render a quarterly investment report to the Board of Directors as required by Government Code Section 53646. Such reports shall also be submitted to the General Manager and to the District's auditor. 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 and 53646. 12. Purchase of Securities Throu h 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. Regional Open Sp e �_�96-0� MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 96-4 January 10, 1996 AGENDA ITEM Appointment of Administration and Budget Committee for (996 GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION The new President of the Board should appoint the Administration and Budget Committee members for the 1996 calendar year with your consent. DISCUSSION 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 1996 Treasurer will have been selected by the Board earlier in the evening. Prepared by: Jean H. Fiddes, District Clerk Contact person: Same as above 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,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Winn de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton Regional Open Sp °e MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-96-06 Meeting 96-01 January 10, 1996 AGENDA ITEM Workshop -- Board Protocols and Procedures for Effective Board Meetings and Board-Staff Working Relationships GENERALMANAGER'S REC NIE TIO 1. Discuss, modify if desired, and adopt the attached revised Guidelines for Board-Staff WorkingRelationships. p 2. Review and consider the attached discussion draft of Board Protocols, make recommendations for additions and changes, and direct staff to make appropriate revisions and return with a final set of Board Protocols for adoption by the Board. DISCUSSION At your meeting of March 15, 1995 you recommended changes to the Guidelines for Board- Staff Working Relationships. These guidelines are occasionally reviewed for updates and modifications. Attached are the March 15 version and a new draft with suggested revisions based on your March 15 discussion, and management team's review of the guidelines. As a outgrowth of the discussions on Board-staff working relationships, the issue of decorum i and rules of procedure for Board meetings was raised. It has been the general desire of the Board to maintain a less-formal and unpretentious Board meeting environment, minimizing the obstacles to a free flow of information between the public and the Board. The Board has been successful in this effort, retaining a sense of familiarity and friendliness at Board meetings which affords a comfortable, non-intimidating atmosphere for the public. j Nonetheless, there are several factors which justify a slightly increased level of adherence to some standard rules of procedure and protocol for Board meetings: the District's increased public outreach efforts have resulted in an overall higher visibility for the District, and more public and media scrutiny of the Board itself; consistent and orderly public input will assist the Board in its deliberations and decision-making; a clearer delineation between public comment and Board deliberation will foster more efficient meetings and a better use of the Board's and the public's time; and, a methodical, consistent use of standard rules of procedure will enhance the Board's proficiency, capability, and credibility. 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 . Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@netc:om.com Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton R-96-06 Page 2 Staff feels that some strengthening of these aspects of protocol can be accomplished while still maintaining the familiar and very comfortable Board meeting atmosphere for which the District is well-known, and which has been so successful in creating an environment which encourages public input. The attached draft Outline of Board Protocols has been prepared for discussion purposes at the workshop and to prompt additional ideas and thoughts as to how the Board meetings might best meet the needs of the public. The items in the outline are generally restatements of standard rules of procedure, very common to boards, commissions, and councils throughout the state, and included here as reminders and discussion points. Staff is also seeking Board input,in two areas where specific questions have arisen: reconsideration of an agenda item and Board members serving as District volunteers. Staff is requesting your input and discussion of the attached Outline of Board Protocols in the hopes that the efficiency and effectiveness of Board meetings can be maximized, while maintaining the Board meetings' traditional friendly and comfortable atmosphere. Prepared by: L. Craig Britton, General Manager Jean Fiddes, Administrative Services Manager John Escobar, Operations Manager Malcolm Smith, Public Affairs Manager George Sipel, Interim Planning Manager Sue Schectman, Legal Counsel Contact person: L. Craig Britton, General Manager GUIDELINES FOR BOARD-STAFF WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Accepted by Board of Directors November 20, 1991 Amended April 9, 1992 Amended January 11, 1993 Amended August 26, 1993 General 1. Board members may go to any staff member for information only. If information request requires preparation, the request should be made to the General Manager or program manager who may confer with the General Manager. Board members' requests for use of staff time should go through the General Manager or program manager who may confer with the General Manager. 2 . Board members are encouraged to give lead time and put requests in writing. 3 . Information (except trail conditions) from a Board member to staff should be routed through program managers. 4. Staff will evaluate all new Board member-suggested projects for consistency with established goals, effects on other projects and available staff and financial resources. The staff will estimate the cost of doing these projects, will review them with the management team and will communicate the information to the Board. It is understood that cost estimates may be "rough" . 5. Management reports and recommendations to the Board should convey i minority opinions on significant issues. 6. Board members and management will not surprise each other with important information. 7 . Staff will actively support Board decisions. 8. The General Manager will advise the Board of times when it is felt the Board has gotten into administrative detail. This subject will also be monitored by discussion at future Board-staff workshops. 9 . Management team will set a positive example for other staff for Board- staff relations. 10. Board members and staff will respect each other's personal time. Meeting-Related 1. Board members will refrain from publicly reproving staff members. 2 . The Board chair will gavel down members of the public who personally attack staff verbally. 3 . The Board will acknowledge unscheduled employee presentations but will defer action, discussion or response, but may request information from management. I RMVXSEX) DRAY"r GUIDELINES FOR BOARD-STAFF WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Accepted by Board of Directors November 20, 1991 Amended April 9, 1992 Amended January 11 , 1993 Amended August 26 , 1993 General 1 . Board members may go to any staff member for information. If the information request requires more than minimal staff time , the request should be made to the General Manager or Program Manager who shall confer with the General Manager. 2 . Board members are encouraged to give staff sufficient lead time to fulfill Board requests and to put requests in writing where appropriate. 3 . Information (except trail conditions) provided from a Board member to staff should be routed through individual Program Managers or the General Manager. 4. If an individual Board member suggests that staff time be spent on a project not previously approved by the General Manager, staff will evaluate the request for consistency with established goals and policies , effects on other projects and available staff and financial resources. The staff will estimate the cost of doing these projects , will review them with the management team and will communicate the information to the Board and obtain its approval prior to proceeding. 5. Management reports and recommendations to the Board should present areas of potential controversy and concern. 6 . Board members and management will endeavor not to surprise each other with important information; if a Board member wants additional information or documents on an agenda item, the Board member is encouraged to contact the General Manager or Program Manager. 7 . Staff will actively support and implement Board decisions . 8 . The internal administration of the District with employees is the responsibility of the General Manager. The General Manager will advise the Board of times when it is felt the Board is attempting to direct the internal administration of the District. 9. Management team will set a positive example for other staff for Board- staff relations . 10 . Board members and staff will respect each other ' s personal time . Meeting-Related 1 . Board members will refrain from publicly reproving staff members. Any concerns about employee performance should be discussed privately with the General Manager. 2 . The Board shall not prohibit public criticism of its policies , procedures , programs or services , but may request members of the public to refrain from personal attacks upon individual staff members . DISCUSSION DRAFT OUTLINE OF BOARD PROTOCOLS GOALS: To have effective Board meetings; to have a clear delineation between public input and Board deliberation; to ensure effective use of time at Board meetings and to complete the District's public business in a timely manner; to foster control of the appropriate procedures for Board meetings, based on Robert's Rules of Order; to ensure public input in an orderly and consistent manner; to ensure an appropriate level of decorum during meetings; to ensure use of microphones by Board, staff, and members of the public to provide audible discussion and deliberations and for the purposes of recording and taking minutes. Procedure for Agenda Items: • Agenda items not included on the Consent Calendar shall be considered in the following order: 1) staff report; 2) clarification questions from members of the Board; 3) public comment; 4) Board deliberation; and 5) Board decision. Public Comment/Oral Communications: • A member of the public may address the Board on an item not on the agenda under Oral Communications. Each speaker will ordinarily be limited to 3 minutes. There shall be no deliberation, direction to staff, or discussion other than to refer matter to staff for factual information or to agendize an item. • At the beginning of each meeting, the President shall make a statement outlining the procedures for public comment. • Persons addressing the Board should be requested to state their name and address for the record. • Persons who are recognized should rise and address the Board from the podium prior to speaking, not speak from their seats. • The person recognized by the President should address the Board, not staff members or other audience members. There shouldn't be a dialogue between audience members and staff, or between audience members. Public comments and questions should be directed through the President. • Only one person at a time should address the Board; other audience members should wait to be recognized before speaking. The President should discourage out-of-turn speaking by the public. 0 At the close of public comment, the President should indicate that public comment is closed and that the matter is now returned to the Board for deliberation and decision. Consent Calendar: • Members of the public may request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar during Oral Communications. • Board members and the General Manager may request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar during consideration of the Consent Calendar. • Board members may ask brief questions for clarification or make brief statements on an item without removing it from the Consent Calendar. • Board members may vote "no" on Consent Calendar items without pulling them from the Consent Calendar by asking that the minutes reflect a "no" vote on a specified agenda item. Board Deliberation: 0 The Board may take additional public comment, prior to decision, upon Board agreement. 0 After public comment is closed, no person should address the Board unless the Board member asks a question of a member of the public or the Board agrees to take additional public comment prior to decision. No audience member should interrupt the Board during its deliberation. 0 After the staff report is presented on an agenda item, the Board may ask questions for clarification, but shouldn't begin full deliberation or debate prior to taking public comment. Informational Reports: 0 Informational reports should be restricted to brief announcements or reports related to District business and shall generally be no more than three minutes. There shall be no deliberation, direction to staff, or discussion other than to refer a matter to staff for factual information or to agendize an item. Informational reports of a personal nature that are unrelated to District business should not be shared during a public meeting. Closed Sessions: • No person who attends a closed session shall disclose any statements, discussions, documents or votes made in closed session except as specified required by the Brown Act or where authorized by a majority of the Board. Board-Public Relations: • If a Board member represents the District before another agency or organization, the Board member shall represent the majority position of the Board. • When contacting another agency or organization in a personal capacity, Boardmembers; should indicate that his or her comments are given as an individual and not as a representative of the District Board of Directors. Reconsideration: Do we need a rule regarding whether one Board member can agendize an item for reconsideration by the Board? Do we need any clarifying rules on reconsideration in general? Can anyone ask the Board to reconsider a previous vote at any time? Volunteer Work: • Should we have guidance on whether it is appropriate for a Board member to serve in a volunteer position with the District? If so, which positions are/are not appropriate? What should the guidelines be? i GUIDELINES FOR BOARD-STAFF WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Accepted by Board of Directors November 20, 1991 Amended April 9, 1992 Amended January 11, 1993 Amended August 26, 1993 General 1. Board members may go to any staff member for information_.".3 . If information request requires preparatien the request should be made to the General Manager or Program Manager who stray- confer with the General Manager. Beard mefa err' ef staff time sheuld ge threugh the General: Manager .................._...........__...... ...... ..... .. ...... 2. Board members are encouraged to give '; ; ; ; ! lead time .....: . fuZ 1I; BQarc requests and to put requests in writing when¢ .................. ................... .............................. 3 . Information (except trail conditions) pravided from a Board member to .�......Y................. _: ..: staff should be routed through i d `d a Program Managers ........... .................. #3s 2 . .................... ......................................................... ...... ........................................... :;::> 4. r.... � i u dua: Bza d''m m r : that ata t AX ...ant an ro3ct xot previously approved by the General Managers staff will evaluate the request for consistency with established goals dffic a e ', effects on other projects and available staff and financial resources. The staff will estimate the cost of doing these projects, will review them with the management team and will communicate the information to the Board end:.oba�n ..................is..:agproyal prom pro swing : ;:::: . ....... .......:..:.. 5. Management reports and recommendations to the Board should _ __ _ _ _ .. . ..... .. areas of otent a. controversy and concern .:...:......:. Sa n i r3;.. ..... T•3 6. Board members and management will er�eaV`o not to surprise each other with important information, ,if a Board member wants addita oval irtarmaan q� dc�Cument onrt agendasi15csard 7eiber... . ... ......... . . ...._.. ............::.. _.__.. _...... ..._ _ : ..... _. ... .. .. ..: . ......................... sncouragedcb conhat the General Manager or ' rogram Canager;......... 7. Staff will actively support 'a" lement :Board decisions. 8. h6 intsrzxa] acintratirn o the 13; strcta th rmplQy ...the . . itA0 he General Manager wilt advise th8 Board gf tzmes wen, 1a f1t the Byrd atempinq to tre '<tntena acrt nta c� cad the diseussien at feture--Bear-d-sueaff. werksheps. 9. Management team will set a positive example for other staff for Board- staff relations. 10. Board members and staff will respect each other's personal time. Meeting-Related 1. Board members will refrain from publicly reproving xx.:staff members. ... ..... r . . ...... .. ................ .. ........: ....... ....X.:-X: ........-::.,.................... ... ................ .... .. ..... AgA.. 2. The Beard ehair will gave! dewn members ef the publie whe persenally attaele staff verbally. ................................... .......... .............. ............... ............. ....... .... .......... ery 'h' :U.rl-.-.-., e .............:: emie p, ..... XA r ........... . . ... ...... .... ................ ...................... ... ............. . . ............... .... ....... ... .. ............... X tt AA,XT TO or . ........ .. 3. The afd will aeknewledge unsehedoled employee pfesentatiefis but will defer- aefien, diseussien e r-espense, but PAay request infeffnatien ffefn rAaaagement-. Deleted since covered in Board protocols. | �� --- -- -- -- -- - Claims No. 98-01 &4oetingBG-01 Date: Jan. 10. 1996 REVISED K8|OPEN|NGULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description8588 320.00 A-1 Tank Service Septic Tank Service 8589 280.89 Acute Computer Technology Computer Upgrade � � 8590 141.75 ADT Security Systems Alarm Maintenance Service 8591 110.19 American Welding Supply Equipment Repair 8592 64.20 Randy Anderson Vehicle Expense � 8593 62.81 ArtoohLmnninedng Signs 8594 294.75 AT8kT Telephone Service � 8595 33.10 Black Mountain Spring Water Water Service � 8580 253.17 Bowerman Electric Electrical Repairs � 8597 73.77 California Water Service Company Water Service 8598 285.00 Center for CLE Seminar Registration--S. Schectnoon 8599 13.47 Central Stationers Office Supplies 8600 485.00 Dawson Floor Covering Rental Repairs 8601 168.95 Decatur Electronics, Inc. Radar Display Repairs 8602 167.19 Dorfm/an'Pan|fioCo, Inc. Uniform Expense 8603 4'305.86 EnsheUah Consulting Services 8604 45.00 Scott Featherston Docent Training 8605 55.00 Federal Express Corporation Express Mail 8606 23.25 O 6k K Services Shop Towel Service 8007 1'170.34 Gold Seal Collision Center Vehicle Repairs 8008 418.44 Goodyear Auto Service Center Tires 8808 472.29 Guy Plumbing & Heating' Inc. Rental Repairs 8610 958.98 Virg Harkins Signs 8611 93.08 Honda Peninsula Equipment Parts and Manuals 8612 219D0 Honeywell Protection Services Burglar Alarm Maintenance Agreement 8613 317.08 Miohae| Juriuh Reim buroemnent-Tuidon and Vehicle Expense 8614 378.09 Kaiser Cement Corporation Baoernck 8615 17.80 Koeb|e & ShunhetPhotography Photographs � 8616 70.49 Kelly-Moore Paint Company, Inc. Grant House Supplies 8617 62.82 Kinko'a Docent Newsletter Printing � 8618 5640 Judy Law Vehicle Expense 8819 10.83 Langley Hill Quarry Beaoronk 8620 1'047.48 Los Altos Garbage Co. DurnpstnrRenta| 8621 300.00 K8ervvnA. Mace Consulting Service 8622 96.00 Julie McCullough Vehicle Expense 8823 43.68 K8etroK8obUeConnnmunipadone Radio Repair � 8824 1'033.32 Micro Accounting Solutions Computer Equipment � 8625 113.48 W1inton'o Lumber 8, Supply Lumber and Concrete Mix � 8828 80.81 Mountain View Garden Center Concrete 8827 19.50 Netonnn Monthly Internet Service � 8028 42.56 Northern Energy Propane � � � 8623 430.37 Pacific Bell Telephone Service 8030 354.33 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc. Blueprints and Photocopying � 8831 772.21 Pine Cone Lumber Co.' Inc. Lumber Materials � 8632 370.83 PIP Printing "Hikes 0kWalks" Printing 8633 467.64 Pitney 8ovvea Credit Corporation [\uaniody Maintenance Charge � Page | Claims No. 96-01 MeetingS6-01 Date: Jan. 10. 1996 REVISED K8|DPEN|N8ULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT � # Amount Name Description � 8634 18.49 Precision Engravers, Inc. Name Tag Engraving � � 8635 1'614.50 R 0, S Erection ofS. M. Inc. Gate Repair � � � 8630 178-02 Rabbit Copiers, Inc. Copy Machine Service Agreement � � � 8637 34.86 Rancho Hardware and Garden Shop Field Supplies 8838 77.70 J. Anne Rawlins Legal Services 8639 100.00 Regal Dodge. Inc. Vehicle Repair � 8640 114.83 Rich's Tire Service Tiny Repair and Service � 8641 3'118.41 Roy'o Repair Service Vehicle Service and Repair 8642 72.26 Safety'0emn Solvent Tank Service 8843 2.861 .25 Sandio Humber Jones Consulting Services � 8644 116.84 Shell Oil Company Fuel � � 8645 282.70 Signs Of The Times Signs 8646 4'725.00 George Sipe| Associates Consulting Services 8647 101.45 Skyline County Water District Water Service � 8648 808.00 K8u|co|nn Smith Reim burmernent-Airf are and Seminar Registration Fee � � 8649 97.00 Stanford Health Services Medical Services 8650 563.00 The State Bar ofCalifornia Bar Dues--D. Blackman � � � 8631 6.47 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense 8652 373.35 Tap Plastics LmxanBoerdu � � 8653 1'378.98 Teatnr & Etc. Graphics Consulting and Maps � 8854 1'642.50 Town of Los Gatos Consulting Service � � 8655 48.75 TranoConm Corporation Vehicle Repair � 8650 70.52 University Art Center Frames for Resolutions 8657 50.00 VVAC Corporation, Inc. Aerial Photo--Fremont Older � � 8658 45.26 West Rmbor . � � 8659 113.10 Michael Williams Vehicle Expense � 8860 608.48 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expense � 8861 41 .40 Yanjbird Equipment Sales Equipment Porto 8682 18.00 ° Sonoma County Public Health Department Tick Test for Lyme 0aeeae � 8863 160.00 USGS K8eVa 8684 177.53 Petty Cash Delivery Expenses, Local and Out-of-Tow � Meeting Expenses, Office and Field Total 36'904.70 Supplies, and Docent and Volunteer Expenses *Urgent check issued on January 8' 1990. | Page | � Claims No. 98'01 Meeting96-01 Date: Jan. 10. 1098 W1|DPEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description8588 320.00 A-1 Tank Service Septic Tank Service 8589 280.89 Acute Computer Technology Computer Upgrade � 8590 141.75 ADT Security Systems A|nrrn Maintenance Service 8591 110.18 American Welding Supply Equipment Repair � � 8592 64.20 Randy Anderson Vehicle Expense 8593 62.91 ArtemhLamninodng Signs � � 8584 294.75 ATQ' T Telephone Service 8595 33.10 Black Mountain Spring Water Water Service � 8586 253.17 Bowerman Electric Electrical Repairs � 9587 73.77 California Water Service Company Water Service 8598 285.00 Center for CLE Seminar Rogistradon-S. Scheutrnan � 8589 13.47 Central Stationers Office Supplies 8600 485.00 Dawson Floor Covering Honto| Repairs � 8601 168.95 Decatur Electronics, Inc. Radar Display Repairs 8602 167.19 Dorfman-Pacific Co., Inc. Uniform Expense | 8603 4.305.66 EnahaUah Consulting Services � 8604 45.00 Scott Featherston Docent Training 8605 65.00 Federal Express Corporation Express Mail | 8606 23.25 G & K Services Shop Towel Service 8607 1'170.34 Gold Sau| Collision Center Vehicle Repairs � � 8808 418.44 Goodyear Auto Service Center Tires 8609 472.28 Guy Plumbing HkHeating, Inc. Rental Repairs � 8610 958.98 Virg Harkins Signs � 8611 93.68 Honda Peninsula Equipment Parts and Manuals 8612 219.00 Honeywell Protection Services Burglar Alarm Maintenance Agreement � 8613 317.06 K4iohmo| Jurioh Reimbursement--Tuition and Vehicle Expense � � 8614 379.09 Kaiser Cement Corporation 8aaeronk 8615 17.80 Keob|n & ShuohatPhotogrephy Photographs 8618 112.74 Kelly-Moore Paint Company, Inc. Grant House Supplies � � 8817 62.82 0nko'a Docent Newsletter Printing 8618 50.40 Judy Law Vehicle Expense 8619 10.83 Langley Hill Quarry Bamwrook � � 8820 1'047.48 Los Altos Garbage Co. DurnputerRonta| 8621 300.00 MervvinA. Mace Consulting Service � � 8623 98.00 Julie McCullough Vehicle Expense 8623 43.66 K8otnoK8obi|eComnrnunioadone Radio Repair 8624 1.033.32 Micro Accounting Solutions Computer Equipment � 8825 113.48 Mimmn'a Lumber & Supply Lumber and Concrete Mix 8826 80.81 Mountain View Garden Center Concrete � 8627 19.50 Netoono Monthly Internet Service 8628� 42.56 Northern Energy Propane Service 8629 436.37 Pacific Bell Telephone Service 8630 354.33 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc. Blueprints and Photocopying 8831 687.76 Pine Cone Lumber Co., Inc. Lumber YNatohn|o 8632 970.83 PIP Printing "Hikes @Walks" Printing 8633 407.64 Pitney Bowes Credit Corporation Quarterly Maintenance Charge Page Claims No. 06'01 &4eeting88-01 Date: Jan. 10. 1898 � � K4|DPEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT � # Amount Name Description8634 18.49 Precision Engravers, Inc. Name Tag Engraving � 8635 1,614.50 R & S Erection ofG. M. Inc. Gate Repair � 8636 178.62 Rabbit Copiers, Inc. Copy Machine Service Agreement � 8637 34.86 Rancho Hardware and Garden Shop Field Supplies 8638 77.70 J. Anne Rawlins Legal Services 8638 100.00 Regal Dodge. Inc. Vehicle Repair 8640 114.83 Rich's Tiro Service llne Repair and Service � 8841 3,118.41 Roy'o Repair Service Vehicle Service and Repair 8842 72.25 Safety'0oen Solvent Tank Service 8643 2'861.25 Sondia Humber Jones Consulting Services 8844 35.18 Shell Oil Company Fuel 8845 292.70 Signs Of The Times Signs 8846 4.725.00 George 5ip*/ Associates Consulting Services 8647 101.45 Skyline County Water District Water Service 8048 888.00 K8a|oo|mn Smith Reimbursement'-Airfaro and Seminar Registration Fee 8848 97.00 Stanford Health Services Medical Services 8650 563.00 The State Bar ofCalifornia Bar Dues--D. Blackman 8851 0.47 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense 8852 373.35 Tap Plastics L*xan Boards 8653 1'378.98 Teater & Etc. Graphics Consulting and K4opo 8654 1,643.50 Town nf Los Gatos Consulting Service 8855 48.75 TranoCorn Corporation Vehicle Repair 8856 70.52 University Art Center Frames for Resolutions i 8657 50.00 VVAC Corporation, Inc. Aerial Photo--Fremont Older 8658 45.26 West Coast RebarCompany Rabur 8659 113.10 Michael Williams Vehicle Expense 8660 808.48 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expense | 8661 41.40 Yardbird Equipment Sales Equipment Parts / | Total 36'418.31 � � � � � � Page Regional Open SF -e 1 A 4 R-96-03 - Lr MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 96-01 January 10, 1996 AGENDA ITEM Authorization to Relocate an Existing Utility Easement on a Portion of the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve Adjacent to Portola Road GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS l �, 1. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing exchange of roperty interests with Pacific Gas and Electric Company to relocate an existing utility easement. 2. Determine that the recommended actions are categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act as set out in this report. DISCUSSION At your July 26, 1995 meeting, you authorized staff to proceed with the planning and design for utility undergrounding along Portola Road adjacent to Windy Hill Open Space Preserve. The undergrounding project entails the elimination of two poles and the undergrounding of three spans of overhead line in the Portola Road right-of-way adjacent to the preserve (see attached map). In addition, the existing telephone and electric service to the adjacent property currently travels overhead through the preserve, parallel to the existing driveway. Pacific Gas & Electric Company (P. G. & E.) has an existing easement for this route. In order to continue utility service to the neighboring property, two options exist. The existing line can be undergrounded to the first pole inside the preserve, where it would continue overhead within its existing alignment. The P. G. & E. representatives have indicated this alignment would be costly due to the need for additional underground installation. The second option is for P.G. & E. to obtain an easement on The Sequoias' property, and by relocating the P. G. & E. easement on the preserve, 440 feet of overhead line and one pole can be replaced with about 140 feet of overhead line in a less conspicuous location. P. G. & E. is securing an easement from The Sequoias to relocate the neighboring property service via this route. The attached relocation agreement will enable P. G. & E. to construct the overhead lines to serve the neighboring property in the least obtrusive, most economical way. This portion of the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve has not been dedicated as public open space. In December, 1987, the 429-acre former Slobe property was dedicated, with the exception of a two-acre portion adjacent to Portola Road. This two-acre piece was to remain undedicated until the parking lot and associated improvements were complete to allow flexibility in planning and design of the improvements and possible exchange of access and utility easements, such as this current proposal. 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,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit Genera!Manager:L.Craig Britton R-96-03 Page 2 P. G. & E. is currently finalizing plans for the entire undergrounding project. The plans and cost estimate are expected to be finalized within the next two months. Once final costs are determined, staff will return to you for authorization to proceed with construction. The project is tentatively scheduled for construction between April and June. CEQA CQhJUJANCE The District concludes that the proposed action will not have an effect on the environment and is categorically exempt under CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) section 15301. Prepared by: Mary de Beauvieres, Open Spam Planner Contact person: Same as above RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A RELOCATION AGREEMENT (TO EXCHANGE INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY), AUTHORIZING OFFICER TO EXECUTE THE RELOCATION AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO THE TRANSACTION (WINDY HILL OPEN SPACE PRESERVE - PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY) The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula. Regional Open Space District does resolve as follows: Section One. The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does hereby accept the Relocation Agreement between Pacific Gas and Electric Company and the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, a copy of which is attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof, and authorizes the President or appropriate officers to execute the Agreement on behalf of the District. Section Two. The General Manager is authorized to execute any and all other documents necessary or appropriate to the transaction. Section Three. The Board of Directors finds that this exchange of interests in the real property is in accordance with the Basic Policy of the District and is not detrimental to the open space character of Windy Hill Open Space Preserve. Portola Valley Undergroundinc ility Project (Extends to Stony brook Drive) DOM lEGEA/OS f✓%rr •1_'f irftr� a - • Jree ONeez frrorues i' s1a,usAv .rie �9w �� l p \ � res✓!dv ko WINDY HILL . 0 r Q ✓FI K/ / O Q OPEN SPACE PRESERVE \ YAM'WI-f lwb chi ntAW .r,Y�rsd�db�//Kis�rrsylhti a�+rrL i ° /iva/vrh'al/�.'/"'6ihii��/ei/i usdfntxgz /\� ag 1 i v /B'LSf(A911 ,,2"4NJ�E"Y/2� .f0 d0.0 ka .«:../„ spans Eliminate two sp Utility Undergrounding of overhead (2 poles, 3 spans of overhead line) M - Qf .�. -r lf)/ 6 /r?�.-�- ~v. � A.Tw t.'f .Sr•.•Ar l2 .-. �.1 1 \ J ________________ Cr . M �` � • � -.•-��r� ^ram-' � : �' / � A \ New overhead line �!is r Pole THE SEQUOIAS\��n L��\\\��\ > I � �n �\ 1 / EXHIBIT 2 'ff/ /A__,M/'47��,r''f"�"„� L \ \ � ��\�`� \ WINDY HILL OPEN SPACE PRESERVE PORTOLA ROAD UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING PROJECT ■ 62J1111"V.1-90) AFTER RECORDING,RETURN TO: PACIFIC GASAND EI.£,CTRIC COMPANY Land Department III Almaden Boulevard Room 814 San Jose, California 95115-0005 Location:City/Uninc Recording Foe Doaunent Transfer Tax S NONE [ )CmT%4 d on Full Value of Property Conv yc4 or [� Cwnputed on Full Value Leas Liens&ErAmnbninces R rnaining at Time of Sak signature ofdecluant or agent determining tax (SPACE ABOVE FOR RECORDER'S USE ONLY) RELOCATION AGREEMENT MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, a public district, hereinafter called first party, hereby grants to PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY, a California corporation, hereinafter called second party, for the purpose of changing the location of the right of way and easement within the portion of the route described and designated in the deed from Jack L. Melchor and Norma J. Melchor, to Pacific Gas & Electric, a California corporation, dated October 14, 1976 and recorded in Vol. 7288 of Official Records at page 367, San Mateo County Records, under and by virtue of which second party is the owner of certain rights in, on, over, and across the lands situate in the County of San Mateo, described as follows: (076-340-050) Parcel 1 as shown upon the map filed for record in Volume 50 of Maps at page 80, San Mateo County Records. NOW, THEREFORE the parties hereto agree that the location of the right of way and easement within said strip of land described in said deed dated October 14, 1976, be changed, insofar as the rights of second party are concerned, to the strips of land outlined by the heavy dashed lines on the print of second party's map SJL-13319 attached hereto and made a part hereof. As so modified the rights granted by said deed dated October 14, 1976 are hereby confirmed in second party on the terms and conditions therein set forth. Except as expressly set forth herein, this agreement shall not in anyway alter, modify, or terminate any provision of said deed dated October 14, 1976. This agreement shall inure to the benefit of and bind the successors and assigns of the respective parties hereto. P.GAAK. CO. COPY IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this agreement. P g Dated , 19 First Party:MIDPENINSULA OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, a public body, By Second Party: PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY By Richard A. Gigliotti, Supervisor Land Rights Offices-Northcoast LAND RIGHTS OFFICES-SAN JOSS Peninsula Division SD 0166E76918 GM 14104220 Map B-8-25 SETA OF SETA T6S,R3W,MDB&M 66E6918R.DOC 624202 Notary(General)Rev.6/94 STATE OF CALIFORNIA 1 CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER Jr COUNTY OF SS. [I Individual(s)Signing For OneseiHThemselves On before me,the undersigned,a Notary Public for said State,personally [I Corporate Oalcer(s)of the Above Nnned Comwad«+(s) appeared []Guardian of the Above Named Individual(s) I I personally known to the-OR-I I proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the pason(s)whose [I Partners)of the Above Named Partnerships) name(s)istare subscribed to the within inshvinerd and acknowledged to me that helsheJttxy executed the same in Ws/her/their authorized capacity(ies),and that by his/her/their signatures)on the instrument the persoo(sl or [I AftnWs}in-Fact of the Above Named Principals) the entity upon behalf of which the person(s)acted,executed the iniburnent. (]Trustee(s)of the Above Named Trust(s) I WITNESS my hand and official seal t100- I Signature i 62-4202 Notary(General)Rev.6/94 STATE OF CALIFORNIA CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER SS. COUNTY OF ()Individual(s)Signing For OneseWThemsetyvs On before me,the undersigned,a Notary Public for said State,personally ()Umwat*Offiiow(s)d the Above Named Ca Mab*s) appeared ()Guardian of the Above Named Individual(s) personally known to me-OR-[ l proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s)whose ()Partner(s)of the Above Named Partnership(s) name(s)Were subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that Wshehhay executed the same in his/her/their authorized eapacity(ies),and that by his/her/their signature(s)on the instrument the person(s),or ()Attorney(s)-in-Fact of the Above Named Prindpai(s) the entity upon behalf of which the person(s)acted,executed the instrument O Trustee(s)of the Above Named Tmsgs) WITNESS my hand and official seal. (IOther Signature I f11 OPEN i NSUI A M I ONAL OPEN 5PACE 015frz 1 V d '� 'PO s 3; N 55'33. 2' E 121. 2' f I - �s� Strip 2 Al �2; N 43'26, 5 E 236, 5' N d 7*52. 6' E 19. 2' w i r V ' N0MM CAL 1 PORN 1 A M5V V I AN HOM5, I NC. , A NONPPOF 11 tzEl.I C I OU5 COVOPAI I ON, o VOL 3442 OP 430 o , O Pole LOcalion PARCEL 1 0 Found 310 iron pipe accepled as marking Pg Vol . 50 Pg . 80 the soulhedslerly lerminus of course S27 17'560E 190. 571 as shown upon PM Vol. 50 Pg. 80 San Maleo Counly A PM 76-34 APM 79-20 MAP F-9 Unless courses /se dll co rses shorn LAND RIGHTS OFFICES - SAN JOSE SD0166E76918 dlong b exEend to or ounddries or 11nes QUARTER\OURRTER SCALE ORTE TOWN OF PORTOLA VALLEY SE1 /4 of SE1 /4 1 " = 100' 11 / 1 /95 SECTION TOWNSHIPRANGE MERIDIAN 30 6S 3W MDB&M COUNTY OF: SAN MATEO CH51 DATE DESCRIPTION AUTH BY CH F. B. : 152-147 DR. BY:NCR cH. BY: ONM POLE LINE RELOCATION P G & E PENINSULA GM14104220 SJL13319 REFERENCES DIVISION RUTHORIZ RANIN NO CHG. Regional Open Sc •e MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL'OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: C. Britton, General Manager DATE: January 10, 1996 SUBJECT: FYI i I I 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,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton i STATE OF CALIFORNIA . ,JAN 0 81996 L.. 1 0 ...... "UN ... INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT __ BOARD January 4, 1996 DANIEL G. PENNINGTON CEAIPMAN Mr. Pete Siemens President, Board of Directors Regional Open Space 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Dear Mr. Siemens : Thank you for your kind letter of December 20, 1995 concerning the Board activities in the clean-up of the Skeggs Point Solid Waste Disposal Site . It is always a pleasure to hear kind comments on the efficiency and hard work of the Board staff . State law (Public Resources Code Section 40412) requires that California Integrated Waste Management Board members must disclose all communications with them outside a Board meeting about matters that could come before the Board. In compliance with this law, your letter will be made a part of the Board' s official record. Sincerely, aniel G Penningt Chairman 8800 CAL CENTER DRIVE, SACRAMENTO, CA 95826 ■ (916) 255-2151 ■ FAX (916) 255-2227 9164414925 FEIM �#C1ACK & SPAh*H F-738 T-450 P-001 JAN 08 '96 13:24 Heft-,No 1 e alm O O V 1C ■ M M V M T A l A C 1_ A T 1 4 p ri R4h A-Heim Russell W.Noack TrD VIA l+'ACIlI+IILE 12 Pages Arnie Icetly L she S.Spaluu, Paul J.Lunanii Pewr CMIDA January 8, 1996 1:30 p.m. (PST) TO: LCr `g Batttaogn� 415-691-0485 (148) Wdpeenmsuleula Regional Open Space District FROM: Ralph A.Beim RE: California Constitution Revision Commission -- "Community Chax e Attached is the revised"Community Charter"proposal which we understand will be adopted,certainty discussed,by the Commission on January 11 Please note the following: 1. Ile"Community Charter"is now mandatory,and would have to be adopted and placed before the voters m November, 199& 2 Special districts will have only two people(one elected board member and one appoix ted by special districts)on the local charter commission_ 3. The funding for the local charter commissions are paid for by all the agencies in the county/counties. 4. The final Charter must reduce the total number of independent units of government by 10*and reduce the cost of exkting local services by not less than 5%. Once the California Constitution Revision Commission adapts all of its recommendations,they will be submitted to the Governor and Legislature for introduction in the Lorin of a Constitutional Amondmeu4 which the Commission hopes to place on the NoPvember, 1996 ballot. RAH/kW Attachment 1121 t Street,Suite 100 Sm auw4o,CA 95814 TeL(916)442.45S4 Pau(916)"1-492.5 916444114�9f2A E5 E I M NOGCK & SPF"#A F-'738 T-450 P-002 JPN 08 "96 13:24 CALW N`�11AL.OVJJ *ter; .:•a +; .;r� t:.« 3�;r QQMM ON "ION 3� Mao! K PlU.S[JM 1740 SACRAA+ICNT0.CA 95914 19161322,4191 FAX 323-.39r2? Friday, rY Janau 12 19% 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 1201 K Street Seventh Floor !Meeting Room Sacramento, California 1. Roll Call It. Administrative Matters Ill. Discussion of Issues A Local government Structure and Finanoe B. Regulatory Oversight G. Terms of the UC Regents D. State-Governartoe • Executive Branch Legislative Branch • Initiative Process E. State Budges and Feral System F. K-12 Education Structure IV. Adjourn Notre The caamisslm nw hold a closed aes*n W dsss the appakftew or empklmwd of pubrk wg0oyees under laity of dvvemamw two Section 11 12tl. For hifter iri€drrnation prior to the meting,Please contact DeDe Lind at the commission ofrice at (916) 322-4121. 9IG4414925 FEIM `40ACK & SPAHNN F-738 T-450 P-003 JAN 08 '96 13:25 THE HOME. RULE COMMUNITY CHARTED. The Issue c%itside of the federal and State government, CallfOrtlia'S residents _ . are governed by 7,0W local government agencies. These 7,000 local agencies include counties,©.ties,special districts,and school district a number of which have overlapping-if not conflicting- duties and responsibilities. over the past two decades, local control over service delivery' and financing has eroded. The weakening of the local revenue base has transferred program and fiscal responsibilities from local communities to Sacramento. The result has been excessive levels of administrative control, centralization, and uniformity_ Local communities have bmited ability to respond t D local needs and develop innovative and flexible approaches to solving community problems- Further, this canftssmg array of government entities and absence of clearly assigned reSpol�sibilities for operatiog and fib government services has wed the accountability of government officials to the_public. _ Aztd,w1ule it is gen eraUy accepted that improving service delivery and clari,4pfmg accountability are important objectives, constitutional barriers and the lack of marble incentives have discouraged,if not prevented., local. goven= nts from initiating reform efforts_ Therefore, a constitutionally mandated reform effort is needed. The Pposal It is critical that change be initiated at all levels of government and that P � r for change be submitted to the voters in every area of the State. The existing local a0vernulLent simchxre and division of ,overrultental responsibilities were conceived during a time in the Stage's history when there were fewer people, fewer environmental problems,and arguably fewer social equity challenges. MoreaEver,the diversity of Cali�a's i i ♦ • • • ♦•r ! • • • t • ' . • it 14-416101r :.. 2 WIN - • tt- a • • e- s :+ R ' :y • • • " s • • - • • ► . • • • i • ; s • • t t r • • ► . • . i • i lit v w a * a • Is • • • • I 9I G4414925 HE I M '40ACK & 8P(4M F-738 T-450 P-005 JPH 06 '96 13:26 a multi-county basis. However, generally spealdnz, each county will have own CCC. i�ttmen is would be.made b elected officials from the its o �i PPo Y districts. 'Further, each of c un ies cities school districts, and special ciis o ty{ �, p these "types- of local goverrunent would be represented on the CCC and each CCC would have to reflect the diversity present within. the community- a. Single County Commission. A single county CCC would be comprised of at least 15 members,consisting of both non-grovenun+ent officials (majority) and government officials_ Each CCC could appoint additional members, but the majority would have to remain comprised of non-government officials. Appointment to the CCC would be apportioned as shown in the following table. Eton-Covemment Covemment Appointing Authority Officials C Wiciats Total County Board of Supervisors 3 2 5 City Councils 3 3 6 School Boards 1 1 2 Specials DmMet Bards 1 1. -2 8 7 15 The standard statutory selection process would be used for the appointments. b. mutti"Counw Commission. With the passage of concurring - resolutlonsbTeach MMIty;a -armriTCCC rube formed to develop the area-wide governmental services plan and charter, which would be put to a vote of the people in November 1998. The CCC would develop and adopt a plan for the provision of all local government services and their financing. The contents of the plan are listed.below. A hone rule community cd=ter would be written to implement the plan and would be placed m the November 1998 ballot_ If the voters reject the charter,a revised charter would be developed by the CCC, and submitted to the voters at the November 2000 election. 3 91S4414925 FEIM IOACK & SPAWN F-739 T-450 P-006 JAM Oe '96 13:27 2. The Governmental Services plan and Home Rule •Community Charter Tl,& Governmental,Services Plan and Horne Rule Community Charter must include the following components and results. • The implementation of the plan must result in a reduction of not less than 10% of the independent units of government and reduce operational costs of providing local services bFy-mot less than 5% . • The Horne Rule Community Charter must provide for greater public accountability- . • The plan must designate which local entity is responsible for the delivery of each service, the governing structure ible for the service,and the financing of the service. The plan may hn ude sub- county components. • A.sub-county area which Mdudes one or more local agencies may develop and place before the voters a charter which provides for the structum and powers of that agency or agencies. That charter must be consistent with the county (multi-county)Governmental Services Plan, and may not be in conflict.with the county(multi-county)charter. • As part of the allocation of service responsibilities,a multi-year capital outlay plan for inhastructure,including schools,for the area covered by the govertmaental services plan ircWding the entity or entities responsible for implementation. • The plan an&dwter-mmistbe multi purpose and collaborative in nature. • The designation of the responsibility for regulating land use with the objective of simplifying and streamlining the existing,land use regulatory process. • The allocation of all local revenues including but not limited to the non- school share of the property t M the locally levied sales tax,vehicle license fees, utility users tax, transient occupancy tax,all other general purpose local revenues,and resources dedicated to specific purposes (e.g., 1/4-cent sales tax for local transportation, sales.tax on gasoline, redevelopment tax uu3emtent,etc.). If the allocation of these revenues is provided for in the charter,reallocation of tlu�se revenues by the State would be precluded. 4 91G4414925 HEIM *AOACK & SPRHNN F-?38 T-450 P-007 JPJ 08 '96 13:2? 3. Provision of State Ser'vicm; Counties La , m "or services on behalf of the State would do so under contract. county (or multi-county area) chooses not to perform the services as an agent of the Mate, then the State may contract with a non-profit or for-profit organization for the provision of these services. If no entity other than the county is available,services would be performed by the county as an agent of the State. A system for arbitrating disputes between the county(or multi-county area) would be established to resolve disputes arising out of the contractual relatiow4iip between the county (or multi-county area) and the state. A three-member arbitarat tOn panel would be established with one person designated by the county, one person by the State, and the third chosen by agreement of the two panelists. Decisions of the arbitration panel would be final. 4. Powers Granted to the Charter Area by the Constitution • Certain home rule powers (yet to be specified)which would come with the adoption of the home rule charter. • The i t:of local government service responsibility. • The orpnization,reorganization, and change in boundaries of any local governmental agency- 9 The ability to raise revenues with a majority vote of the governing board and the people (except for the property tax). • A majority vote for general obligaztion.bands-for projects eonsistentwith the capital outlay plan. 5. Financing the Citizens Charter Commissions The work of each CCC for preparing the Governmental Services Plan and the proposed Charter would be financed by the local entities- Each CCC shall allocate the financial obligation among the local entities. California Caa"tu fian Ravisim counnission Ja xary 1996 9164414925 HEIM `AOACK & SPAHNN F-738 T-450 P-OOG JAN 08 '96 13:29 Background: Home Rule Authority' What Is "Home Rule" Autharity? Legg schoLars have characterized the powers possessed by charter cities in Califori a as perhaps the most noteworthy feature of local government law in California and the "heart of the concept of home rule." There are basically two aspects to "home rule" authority presently possessed by charter cities_ The first s the power to exercise all powers with respect to local masters, without the requirement that the charter sYecficaIly enumerate the powers to be exercised by a der entity and, of course, without the need for any authorizing state law. Thus entities with home rule authority start out with broad powers over local matters, which are then subject only to self-imposed Limits articcrlated in charters. The other element of home rule authority concelms the resolution of conflicts between state and local law. Entities with home rule authority may enact Laws which are mconsisumt with state law with respect to "municipal affairs." in other Words, subject to any restrictions local citizens would choose to place an the exercise of authority in the charter, home rule entities and their citizens have plenary authority over matters of local concern. There is no exact dividing line between a "municipal affair" and a matter of statewide concern. Prior to 1991, the courts tee to use a categorical approach, declaring certain areas of regulation to be "'munic ipal affairs,., sometlnmes with very little:discussion. 'The following table lists various kinds of local decisions and which were corered to be home rule Prerogatives in other words, those areas in which charter cities s could enact regulations which were re t with state Yaw) and which we re not. `Otis ba�kgsoa�td papa'was pry E'N jo�ane Speers.C�neial Ctxmse�.Le�;ue of Calfoeaia CiRies. 9154414925 HE I M �IMCK & SPAM4 F-738 T-450 P-009 JAN 08 '96 13:28 State Versus Home mute issues Under The "Categorical" (Pre-1991) Approach Statewide Concerns/ Home RulelMuniaipai Affairs/ Inconsistent State Law Prevails Inconsistent State Law Yields to Local Law Annexation Provision Of Public Works (including Contracting Procedures) Labor Relations/Colkc ive Bargaining Initiative And Referendum Procedures, Workers. Compensation Assessment District Procedures (Subject To Some Constitu*xW Aestric ionss) Tort Claims Filing Requirements Provision Of Certain City Services (For Traffic Regulations Example, Fire Protection And Libraries) Inter Munic4W Services And Facilities. The Mode And Manner Of Enacting Ordinances Taxes an H'cghty Regulated lndustries(For Example, Retirernent Homes, Alcohol Certain Issues Relating To city Service (a.k.a.TppWW Tax), Bingo) Employees (Salary Levets, Pensions, Civil Service Systems) Other AJeas of Taman In 1991, the courts abandoned the categorical approach in favor of a case- by-case- At the time,tie Cralifomia Supreme Court... - - eVressed frustration with the lack of gadance provided by"history, constitutional tradition,or sharply delimated principle." The court descn-led its task as orw of"ad hoc inbAtioln informed by pragmatic common sense" in which it was called upon to -allocate political supremacy"between the state and charter dfies. The court adopted an approach in which it balanced the competing interests between a uniform statewide approach and one which reflected local preferaims. The court looked for such ddrsgs as a"convincing basis!' for statewide regulation based on"extramural concerns." The court also said the regulation must be reasonably related and narrowly tailored to 2 9IS4414925 HEIM NOACK & SPAHNN F-73e T-450 P-010 JAN 08 '96 13:29 addressing those concerns- The court also said doubts should be resolved in favor of the exercise of state authority. The following between owing duut summarizes how cases involvmz cont charter city reguiation and state mgulation have been resolved since the advent of the new balancing approach. State Versus Home Ruie Issues Under the o9alancing" (Past 1991) Approach Statewide Concerns/ Home RuleiMunicipal Affairs/ Inconsistent State Law Prevails Inconsistent State Law Yields to Local Law Procedural Protections in Police Officers Real ProWty Transfer Taxes Bill of Rights Act Public Financing of Local Campaigns Regulation of Vehicular Traffic, Including Street Vending Tenn Limits for Slected Officials Taxation of Sayings and Loans Thus,the right hand columns of these charts suggest some of the ways in which extending 1wuke Mk auffionty makes a differmce in the scope of an entit)es authority vis-k-vis confficting state law. Can The Present System of Determining How !!&- confitcts-Betweery State and Charter E A MorlL Be Improved? The next question is whether the c&%-by-case test devised by the courts reflect the pai of allocating isiotx authority to the level closest to the people. A related question is whedw the constitution provides sufficiomt guidance to the courts in making the determination and whether more specific guidance would create less litigation over such issues over the long term. Finally, the courts have expressed frustration with the present ad hoc, intuitive approach to allocating constitutional power among levels of government; the Constitution Revision Commission has 0 the opporWnity,if it cho3ses, to address that frustration with improved language. 91 S4414925 HE I M !-UACK & SPI**H F-738 T-450 P-011 J)N 08 '96 13:29 One wav to do this is to create a presumption in the constitution in favor of iocai control with respect to local matters. The presumption would follow from these principles, which could be expressed in the constitution; • kreas of regulation which are local m character should be resolved whenever possible by the level of government closest to the people and best suited to respond to a community's particular needs. • Fostering local action to address local duillenges promotes innovation,citizen participation and problem solving which best serves the collective interests of the state's citizezns. • The state and cities are co-equal partners in the governance of the same body of people,absolute in their respective spheres- Of course, there is a.need for state action and the presuBxption in favor of local control could be overcome by showing either • The regulation in question has a significant effect beyond the jurisdiction's boundaries, or • There ere exists a paramount rtmd for statewide uniformity m this . area of regulation- The The conshtutio could further specify how eiduw of these showings could be made:- 2 To&W,= rate a zV&W effoa beyoacf she jta=hdtean's boundnnM the wastmoM could MUM dw chanemong tt►e loc d rem sbawr= • IU raguiatiou affects she oQeratmw or bdmvior of people.bwkwaes.or Vmmmetnts ounce de boundaries of a city. • The praaary,as disftjjdshed from po'pm or effect is to regulate acdvWyes beyond she cWs aerrioorW ar jurisdiadouni limits. • - w cff=is t+etti w d quantiaac"mdff thou me*speeadative ar theoresicai. To demon==thin the i -P'S"a in suitewida unify outweighs die oidizu y pedi swag oward kw=1 coatmL dye Boa chi require chat ear dancova a local rtgoatm show dm 4 9164414925 HEIM NORCK & SPAHNN F-73e T-450 P-012 JPN 08 '95 13:30 proponents of this approach believe this would result in a more clearly defined line between the exercise of state and duuter entity authority; they also believe it reserves to charter entities decision-.anal rig discretion over areas of regulation which are truly local in impact. Moreover, it may stem the tide of special interest legislation which seeks to divest local decision- makers of discretion to regulate (or not regulate) areas. Examples of in which this has recently been attempted have been.tobacco control areas y p and slopping cart regulations. Califim&C m ututm R,evWm Cont�oDis Sian 1AnU7►19% 'nw hick of stm a ide in Ow ama of tegtslaaias wasld pmwa=bstaonfW obstwies la tra rel ar to dui ardi■a<y m d mW cam of bass vrkbin the slaty • StaoVWWC ara Raley is osse UBL vo merely dash%bK w adraooe=bnporum stm pofca4 aid It demeamued drat rise t is mwwwly t Wmad so as to acmprah its pmpos+e wilt► lie woo tenusioa an local cwwrA&s11&— • And XM4901 de=iftwity in the 2n2 will not sad WCWdy b3pMk 10CMi itbdi l or the mexWal allnUtGs of ham rind sa+vereiVtay_ 5 Regional Open 5 -vce MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT January 5, 1996 Barbara Rice Executive Director, Bay Area Ridge 'Gail Council 3 11 California Street, Suite 300 San Francisco, CA 94104 Dear Barbara: I've enclosed a copy 01-our newly-revised Skyline Ridge Open Space preserve site brochure and snap. You'll be pleased to note that this neap prominently designates the section of Ridge Trail which traverses this preserve. It's our intent to provide this designation on other brochure maps as they are reprinted. previously, we merely noted the Ridge 'Frail by name, but We felt that it deserved a more noticeable indication. I hope You agree. I understand you'll be leaving your position with the Ridge Trail Council in the near future; your energy and enthusiasm will surely be missed. If I don't see you prior to your departure, please accept my good wishes, and those of the District, for your future endeavors. Si -er,ely, -_I_L Cla --fton Cr g Br�Tfton General Manager LCB/irics cc: Board ol'Directors, MIZOSD 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 a Phone:415-691-1200 o FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail: mroscl@netcom.co111 E) Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey, leena I lenshaw,David 1.Sinernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wirn de Wit General manager:L.Craig Britton Regional Open S ce 1 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT December 27, 1995 Mr. Robert Zatkin P.O. Box 143 Los Altos, CA 94023 Dear Mr. Zatkin: Thank you for your recent letter expressing your concerns with the District's plans for a Wallace Stegner memorial bench. The Board reviewed your letter at its December 20 meeting and asked that I respond. While we appreciate your concerns, the Board feels that it is important and appropriate to honor Mr. Stegner, not only for his life-long environmental philosophy, but also for his direct involvement with the District. You may not be aware that a significant portion of the Long Ridge Open Space Preserve was previously owned by the Stegners, and it was their generosity and commitment to open space that led them to sell it to the District at an affordable price. This acquisition helped to make Long Ridge one of the most desirable and most-visited preserves in the District. The District and its constituents are indebted to the Stegners for their support of the District and its goals. You may be interested to know that it is our intent to set up a Stegner fund through which the public may donate to the construction of the bench at Long Ridge. In this way, some of the costs of construction can be offset. Further, I'd like to assure you that any money spent to prepare the site and build the bench will not displace funds for any other projects. Finally, I'd like to thank you for your suggestions for other ways to honor Mr. Stegner. In fact, I've asked staff to pursue naming the bench location as Stegner Point. As of the date of this letter, the federal government shutdown precludes contact with the United States Geological Survey (USGS), but once it reopens staff will work to determine the process for naming the site. Again, thank you for writing with your,concerns. Please feel free to contact me if I can provide any further information on this or any District issue. Sincerely, Nonette Hanko Vice President, Board of Directors NHlmcs cc: Board of Directors, MROSD 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,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton Regional Open Sl. ;e 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT January 5, 1995 Mr. Paul Bernal, Chairperson Santa Clara County Historical Heritage Commission 70 West Redding Street, 1 Oth Floor San Jose, CA 95110 Dear Mr. Bernal: The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District owns and manages the historic Picchetti Ranch, a working historic winery facility, as part of its Monte Bello Open Space Preserve. The District has applied to the Santa Clara County Historical Heritage Commission for a grant to restore and stabilize the Homestead House, the oldest structure on the site, which is listed on the Santa Clara.County Heritage Resource Inventory and the National Register of Historic Places. To better acquaint the Commission with the Picchetti Ranch Area and the Homestead House, I'd like to offer the members a short tour of the site. I'd be happy to show the Commission members around the quiet and serene grounds, the winery buildings, and of course the Homestead House itself. You'll also see how previous grants from both the State and the Commission have helped to restore the site, and how a new grant would fit with the long-term restoration plans. The lease holders at the property, Ron and Rolayne Stortz, will also be available to answer questions on their restoration work. A tour for any or all of the Commission members sometime in January would be most welcome. Please call District Planner Judy Law at(415) 691-1200 to arrange a convenient time for the tour. In the meantime, 1'd be happy to answer any questions you may have about the 4 4-8129 or you may feel free to call District staff for additional Homestead House at 08 �5 House, ( ) Y Y information. Sincerely, Pete Siemens President, Board of Directors PS/mcs cc: Board of Directors, MROSD Judy Law Ron and Rolayne Stortz 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,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton Regional Open 5p, MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: C. Britton, General Manager DATE: January 5, 1996 SUBJECT: FYI I k 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,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton Ms. Muriel 7. King w - ~ 3155 Dryood La f B San Jose CA 95132-1224 I ' Regional Open S)We MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT December 20, 1995 Ms. Danielle Pennington Chair, California Integrated Waste Management Board 8800 Cal Center Drive Sacramento, CA 95826 Dear Ms. Pennington: On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, I'd like to thank the California Integrated Waste Management Board for its decision to fund a cleanup project at our El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve. The Skeggs Point Solid Waste Disposal Site has long been a severe blemish on this preserve, as well as a health hazard and potential physical danger to the thousands of people who enjoy hiking and bike-riding in this area. In the middle of this otherwise beautiful and very popular 2,800-acre nature preserve, this dump site contained an estimated 5,500 cubic yards of wood, concrete, and household and potentially toxic refuse left by the previous owner of the land. The cleanup project, managed by your staff and assisted by the San Mateo County Department of Health Services, is now complete and was performed in a most efficient manner with minimal disruption to visitors at the preserve. Without the funding and hard work of your staff,this site would still be in place and would continue to pose a health hazard and significantly detract from the surrounding area. Again, thank you for funding this worthy project, not only on the District's behalf, but on who can now enjoy this area without concern for the dump site. behalf of the thousands of visitors h b p JY S' rely, �7 ete temens President, Board of Directors PS/mcs cc: Marge Rouch, CIWMB Board of Directors, MROSD 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,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton Regional Open S, e Am, MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT December 20, 1995 Mr. Jerry Pabbruwee, P.E. Sukut Construction, Inc. 4010 W. Chandler Santa Ana, CA 92204 Dear Mr. Pabbruwee: On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, I'd like to thank Sukut Construction for its excellent work in the cleanup project at our El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve in San Mateo County. The Skeggs Point Solid Waste Disposal Site has long been a severe blemish on this preserve, as well as a health hazard and potential physical danger to the thousands of people who enjoy hiking and bike-riding in this area. In the middle of this otherwise beautiful and very popular 2,800-acre nature preserve, this dump site contained an estimated 5,500 cubic yards of wood, concrete, and household and potentially toxic refuse left by the previous owner of the land. This difficult project was undertaken in a most efficient manner by Sukut Construction, and by all reports with minimal disruption to visitors at the preserve. The work was completed on time and in a most professional and effective fashion. Without the hard work and professionalism of your staff,this site would still be in place and would continue to pose a health hazard and significantly detract from the surrounding area. Again,thank you for your exemplary work on this project, not only on the District's behalf, but on behalf of the thousands of visitors who can now enjoy this area without concern for the dump site. Sincerely, Pete Siemens President, Board of Directors PS/mcs cc: Jim Hasal, Sukut Construction Alex Schroeder, Sukut Construction Board of Directors, MROSD 330 Distel Circle e 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,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton Regional Open SpW MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT December 20, 1995 Honorable Ted Lempert Chair, San Mateo County Board of Supervisors County Government Center Redwood City, CA 94063 Dear Supervisor Lempert: On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, I'd like to thank the San Mateo County Department of Health Services for its excellent work in the cleanup project at our El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve. The Skeggs Point Solid Waste Disposal Site has long been a severe blemish on this preserve, as well as a health hazard and potential physical danger to the thousands of people who enjoy hiking and bike-riding in this area. In the middle of this otherwise beautiful and very popular 2,800-acre nature preserve, this dump site contained an estimated 5,500 cubic yards of wood, concrete, and household and potentially toxic refuse left by the previous owner of the land. As you know, the cleanup project was funded by the California Integrated Waste Management Board, with hazardous material cleanup assistance by the San Mateo County Department of Health Services. The project is now complete and was performed in a most efficient manner with minimal disruption to visitors at the preserve. Without the hard work and professionalism of the San Mateo County Department of Health Services,this site would still be in place and would continue to pose a health hazard and significantly detract from the surrounding area. Again, I'd like to express our sincere thanks to the County for participating in this worthy project, not only on the District's behalf, but on behalf of the thousands of visitors who can now enjoy this area without concern for the dump site. Si cerely, i ete Siemens President, Board of Directors PS/mcs cc: Dean Peterson, San Mateo County Department of Health Services Board of Directors, MROSD 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,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton 1 Regional O en )ace MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT I 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosdn@netcom.com Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Win)de Wit Genera(Manager:L.Craig Britton Regional Open SAWe 1 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT December 21, 1995 Mr. Paul Minault Editor,Northern California Access News P.O. Box 11583 Berkeley, CA 94712 Dear Mr. Minault: 1 just read your article on the Devil's Canyon issue in the Fall 1995 Northern California Access News. Overall, the article was factually correct although understandably leaning to the climbers' perspective. Despite this, I must object to the way District ranger staff is characterized. In particular, the headline, "...Rangers on the Rampage," is nothing less than inflammatory and misleading. I would think that any group pursuing a compromise on this issue would seek to reduce its volatility, not inflame it. Further,to report completely unsubstantiated charges that District rangers have engaged in a "...pattern of harassment and personal animosity..." provides a wildly biased perspective for your readers. We view our rangers' conduct with great importance, and if a complaint like this is filed we will investigate fully. To date, no complaint has been filed, bringing the veracity of this charge into serious question, along with the intent of that portion of your article. The District stands by its rangers' professionalism, decorum, and record of exemplary public conduct. For your complete information, attached is the text of the letters we have sent to people who have contacted us inquiring about this issue. I hope that in a future issue of Northern California Access News you will be able to present the District's perspective more completely. Please feel free to contact me or John Escobar if you would like an update or further information on the status of climbing at Devil's Canyon, or more details on the District's position. I've added your name to our mailing list to receive notice of the development of a climbing management plan, and we look forward to your participation, as well as that of other local climbers. S' cerely, raig Britton General Manager LCB/rocs cc: Board of Directors, MROSD 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,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is a public land conservation agency which owns and manages 41,000 acres on the San Francisco peninsula, including the Long Ridge Open Space Preserve in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The District acquires and manages open space lands for the purpose of environmental resource protection, viewshed preservation, wildlife habitat conservation, and low-intensity public recreational use. A small share of the local property tax funds the District's activities, which are governed by a seven-member, publicly-elected Board of Directors. At the Long Ridge Open Space Preserve, one of the recreational activities that's unique to the District is the rock climbing occurring at "Devil's Canyon," which is one of the most significant geological features in San Mateo County. The District acquired the Devil's Canyon property in 1994 and dedicated it as part of the Long Ridge Open Space Preserve. Prior to the District's purchase of this particular property, the privately- owned site was known and used regularly by climbers in the area. The District recognizes the historical climbing use in this area, and desires to allow some level of this use to continue, as long as such use is within District resource protection policies and regulations. As the local climbers know(or should know), the historical use on this site was illegal, with visitors trespassing onto private property to access the climbing area, which was private property. The historical use at Devil's Canyon in no way conveys unconditiorial, unrestricted rights to continue with such unregulated climbing activity. No public use of open space lands is unregulated, and the same will hold true for rock climbing at Devil's Canyon. When the District purchases any property as public land, it is made available for low-intensity public recreational use, and in this area that currently includes rock climbing. However, as pointed out in our Resource Management Policy, it is the District's stated goal to protect natural resources including geologic features (such as the Tafoni formations found at the site). The recent dramatic increase in the development of new climbing routes has included the placement of permanent bolts and the scraping, clearing, and removing of mosses and lichens from the rock outcroppings. These actions clearly constitute damage to the natural resources and geologic formations, protection of which is the District's stated policy. 7 � If such routes are allowed and presumably publicized by rock climbing advocates, the increased use will ultimately result in the degradation and deterioration of the Tafoni at the site. The affected flora and fauna, including some rare and unusual insects and the moss and lichen, as well as the relatively unspoiled beauty of the Tafoni, will be forever lost. In addition, uncontrolled and unlimited climbing use of the area will have a degrading effect on the surrounding environment such as has occurred at nearby Castle Rock State Park. Allowing these results to occur is directly counter to the District's philosophy of resource protection. Approximately 30 bolts were removed from the rock formations by District field staff. These bolts were removed from four outcroppings containing the best examples of Tafoni. This removal was f I based on a recommendation from our resource planner in consultation with a local geologist, and was approved by me as the general manager. We view this as an interim action, taken to protect the unique, fragile, and uncommon Tafoni formations. Most of the hangers were salvaged and can be returned to the original owners, at their request. A long-term plan will be developed for the area, and that process will include public input and participation of interested user groups, such as the climbing community. The emergency action taken to remove the bolts was necessary for the immediate protection of the site, before irreparable damage was done. The installation of permanent anchors and the clearing of moss and lichen is a clear violation of current District ordinances, which state, in part: Section 702. Natural and Cultural Resources 702.1 Plants No person shall damage, injure, take, place, plant, collect, or remove any plant, tree, or portion thereof, whether living or dead, including but not limited to flowers, mushrooms, bushes, vines, grass, cones, and deadwood located on District Lands. 702.3 Geological Features No person shall damage, injure, take, collect, remove, or attempt to damage, injure, take, collect, or remove earth, rocks, sand, gravel, fossils, minerals, features of caves, or any article or artifact of geological interest or value located on District Lands. Based on these regulations, I am urging local climbers to temper their desire for immediate, unrestricted access with the reality of the fact that the District must take measures to ensure long-term resource protection for the whole of the District's constituency. A plan cannot be produced overnight, and I want it to be clear that in the interim no new bolts may be placed and no vegetation may be removed. Climbers have written to me asking the District to desist from our actions pending formulation of a written policy; I am simply asking the same of the local climbers. We may not be moving as quickly as they would like, but I can assure climbers in this area that our intent is to produce a climbing plan for the area, and they are encouraged to be involved in that process. I hope that this clarifies the District's position and perspective on rock climbing at Devil's Canyon. As the planning process develops, interested individuals will be informed and invited to participate so that we may attempt to reach a consensus which satisfies both the recreational desires of the climbers and the District's stated purpose`of protecting the surrounding natural resources. MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE C T 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94k 4 Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 Please note our new address and phone numbers. Monte Bello Legend This 2,758acre preserve includes some of the most natural and scenic lands in the Bay Area. The Preserve encompasses the entire upper Stevens Creek watershed, from the 2,800' summit of Black Mountain and grassy slopes of © AUTO ENTRY Monte Bello Ridge, through brush and oak-covered woodlands to the lush mixed evergreen forest deep in Stevens Canyon. The Preserve serves as an important link in a vast expanse of public land which connects the valley floor to parklands along both sides of Skyline Ridge and the coastal beaches. ® HIKING ENTRY The Preserve contains 13 miles of developed trails. Most popular is the self- guided Stevens Creek Nature Trail, a 3{nile loop from the parking lot, with trailside markers identifying natural features. Other major trails are Canyon BICYCLING ENTRY Trail,the start of a 7.6 mile trail to Saratoga Gap,and Monte Bello Road on the ridge, offering a spectacular panoramic view from the ocean to the Bay. (A number of trails also enter the Preserve from neighboring properties including Hidden Villa Ranch, Upper Stevens Creek County Park, and the District's Los EQUESTRIAN ENTRY Trancos and Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserves.) A 45car parking area is located on the south side of Page Mill Road, 7 miles westof its intersection with Interstate 280,and 1 mile eastof Skyline Boulevard. A detailed brochure is available at the trailhead. Restrooms are also available PARKING at the trailhead. The Visitor's Guide, a District publication available free of charge,describes �'1 ROAD all the open space preserves. Topographic maps of individual preserves are also available from the District. Please call,write or visit us: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District;330 Distel Circle; Los Altos, CA 94022; (415) 691-1200. , TRAIL PATH X NO PUBLIC ACCESS CMU CONSERVATION P'IANAGEMENT Trancos � '"' a. t t �;r 7� UNIT: NO PUBLIC ACCESS ' Woods a.E 19411CM REFERENCE POINT/ °�• I `\�% s., LANDMARK }� EOE TK WC" -- =-=— -- k SPACE PRESERVE ------ 4`0 , a'E ' - DISTANCE ,a— q Perrtunente �o'EMS MEJ MONTf BELLO P' `�" REFERENCE MARKS \P1155EMVE `\ / ' OPEN ! S. k. _ °_ PRESERVE RESTROOMS E• ¢�!D / �+ SKY" 6.2 0 PCTARLE WATER :� ! r; rLo"a COI MT/ �OM,E MUD Df- S..cL . {{ -; ESE E -� MILK - h� !�lCCMEI Ti MNGr.KE k009M r 3,7 LI L;,,� `gym-u '-__ BA( Y.PACK ��^MPGROUND RANGER RESIDENCE Regional Open S)ce A MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT December 21, 1995 Michael Kennedy Editor, Climbing Magazine 1101 Village Road Suite LL-1-13 Carbondale, CO 81623 Dear Mr. Kennedy: Thank you for providing your readers with an overview of the Devil's Canyon(Aquarian Valley) issue in San Mateo County, California("Open Space Cowboys,"December, 1995). Aside from the headline, I appreciate Climbing Magazine's rational and sensible understanding of the need for resource protection and regulation. I'd like the opportunity to correct some misinterpretations in the article, clarify the situation,and offer the District's perspective on this issue. Your article states that climbers' "troubles" began when the District acquired the property in 1994. 1 1 propose that District acquisition of this property is the best thing that could occur here for climbers. Immediately prior to our acquisition, the entire 179-acre parcel was in fact under contract for sale and development of up to seven high-end homesites. Had this occurred,there is little doubt that the new owners of these homes would have frowned upon what they would view as intrusions by the climbing public. Public ownership of this land will result in a climbing management plan and some reasonable level of climbing activity; sale and development of the land would have left climbers hanging. I The article fails to mention one of the primary reasons for our concern, namely that the climbing area contains the rock formations known as Tafoni. These formations are unique, very fragile, and a natural resource that it is within our mandate to protect. The bolts that were removed were from four outcroppings containing the best examples of Tafoni. I The District recognizes the historical climbing use in this area, and desires to allow some level of this use to continue, as long as it is within District resource protection policies and regulations. As the local climbers know,the historical use on this site was illegal, with visitors trespassing onto private property to access the climbing area, which was private property. The historical use at Devil's Canyon in no way conveys unconditional, unrestricted rights to continue with such unregulated climbing activity.No public use of open space lands is unregulated, which is particularly necessary in open space areas so near to major urban centers of population. When the District purchases any property as public land, it is made available for low-intensity public recreational use, and in this area that currently includes rock climbing. However, as pointed out in our Resource Management Policy, it is the District's stated goal to protect natural resources including geologic features(such as the Tafoni formations). The recent dramatic increase in the development of new climbing routes has included the placement of permanent bolts and the scraping,clearing, and removing of mosses and lichens from the rock outcroppings. These actions are not merely something the District considers a nuisance -- they clearly constitute damage to the natural resources and geologic formations, which are violations of District ordinance (Sections 702.1 and 702.3). 330 Distel Circle . Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd@netcom.com 0 Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit Genera/Manager:L.Craig Britton December 21, 1995 Michael Kennedy Page-2- If such routes are allowed and presumably publicized by rock'climbing advocates, the increased use will ultimately result in the degradation and deterioration of the Tafoni at the site. The affected flora and fauna, including some rare and unusual insects and the moss and lichen, as well as the relatively unspoiled beauty of the Tafoni, will be forever lost. In addition, uncontrolled and unlimited climbing use of the area will have a degrading effect on the surrounding environment, such as has occurred at nearby Castle Rock State Park. Allowing these results to occur is directly counter to the District's philosophy of resource protection. The bolt removal was based on a recommendation from our resource planner in consultation with a local geologist, and was approved by me as the general manager. We view this as an interim action, taken to protect j the unique, fragile, and uncommon Tafoni formations. A long-term plan will be developed for the area, and that process will include public input and participation of interested user groups, such as the climbing community. The emergency action taken to remove the bolts was necessary for the immediate protection of the site, before irreparable damage was done. Based on District ordinances and regulations, I am urging local climbers to temper their desire for immediate, unrestricted access with the reality of the fact that the District must take measures to ensure long- term resource protection for the whole of the District's constituency. We may not be moving as quickly as local climbers would like, but I can assure them that our intent is to produce a climbing plan for the area, and they are encouraged to be involved in that process. Hopefully this will result in a consensus which satisfies both the recreational desires of the climbers and the District's stated purpose of protecting the surrounding natural resources. Sincerely, JII \ J C�Fa g Britton General Manager Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District LCB/mcs cc: Board of Directors, MROSD I Regional Open Wce 1 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT December 27, 1995 Mr. Robert Zatkin P.O. Box 143 Los Altos, CA 94023 Dear Mr. Zatkin: Thank you for.your recent letter expressing your concerns with the District's plans for a Wallace Stegner memorial bench. The Board reviewed your letter at its December 20 meeting and asked that I respond. While we appreciate your concerns, the Board feels that it is important and appropriate to honor Mr. Stegner, not only for his life-long environmental philosophy, but also for his direct involvement with the District. You may not be aware that a significant portion of the Long Ridge Open Space Preserve was previously owned by the Stegners, and it was their generosity and commitment to open I space that led them to sell it to the District at an affordable price. This acquisition helped to make Long Ridge one of the most desirable and most-visited preserves in the District. The District and its constituents are indebted to the Stegners for their support of the District and its goals. You may be interested to know that it is our intent to set up a Stegner fund through which the public may donate to the construction of the bench at Long Ridge. In this way, some of the costs of construction can be offset. Further, I'd like to assure you that any money spent to prepare the site and build the bench will not displace funds for any other projects. Finally, I'd like to thank you for your suggestions for other ways to honor Mr. Stegner. In fact, I've asked staff to pursue naming the bench location as Stegner Point. As of the date of this letter, the federal government shutdown precludes contact with the United States Geological Survey (USGS), but once it reopens staff will work to determine the process for naming the site. Again, thank you for writing with your concerns. Please feel free to contact me if I can provide any further information on this or any District issue. Sincerely, Nonette Hanko Vice President, Board of Directors NH/mcs cc: Board of Directors, MROSD 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,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton ZOE LOFGREN PLEASE RESPOND To: 18TN[)ISTRICT,CALWORNIA 118 CANNON BUILDING WASHINGTON,DC 20515 COMMITTEES. (202)225-3072 toegramOhr.house.gov COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARYCongre�� of Me niteb 6tate� SURCflMM1TTE€ON CRIME 635 NORTH FIRST STREET COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE SUITE eSAN JOSE,CA 95112 SUBCOMMITTEE ON BASICTUCH RESEARCH 4)ouze of 3aepregentatibeg 140NW 271-8700 ' SUBCOMMITTEE ON BASIC RESEARCH Madiington, MC 20515-0516 December 27, 1995 Mr. Paul r au Bernal Chairperson Santa Clara County Historical Heritage Commission 70 West Hedding Street, 10th Floor San Jose, California 95110 Dear Paul: I have been asked to write in support of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's application for a Historical Project Funding grant to restore the Homestead House at the historic Pichetti Ranch, on the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve. As you know, I am a longtime supporter of the Historical Preservation Fund and the use of park charter funding to protect and preserve our history in Santa Clara Count for us and future generations to enjoy. I understand the District's Y 9 long- term 9 term plans for the complete restoration of Pichetti Ranch have already received past support from the Commission as well as the State Office of Historic Preservation. I also understand that this application is among those determined by parks staff to be eligible -- without conditions -- for this funding. Although I have not reviewed each of the applications that you and the rest of the Commission will carefully consider in upcoming weeks, I hope Midpeninsula's request can receive every possible consideration. I very much appreciate having this opportunity to share my comments. Sincerely, JLoefgre er o Congress ZL:jp PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER U i i I'ii i I I