ROLL CALL

Chairperson Jim Foran called the regular meeting of the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority (OSA) to order at 6:41 p.m. at the Open Space Authority Administrative Office, 6830 Via del Oro, Ste 200, San Jose, CA.

Members Present

Jim Foran, Alex Kennett, Virginia Holtz, Sequoia Hall, Kalvin Gill,  Mike Potter, Garnetta Annable arrived at 6:42

Members Excused Absent

None

Staff Present

Patrick Congdon, General Manager

Bill Parkin, Legal Counsel

Lauren Crook, Clerk of the Board

Public Present

Dorsey Moore

George Trevino

CONVENED TO CLOSED SESSION

6:41 P.M.

RETURN FROM CLOSED SESSION

7:05 P.M.   No reportable items.

OPEN SESSION

Chairperson Jim Foran called the regular meeting of the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority (OSA) to order at 7:08 p.m.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

None

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

K. Gill moved to adopt the agenda. V. Holtz seconded the motion. 

The motion passed 7-0

WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

None

MINUTES

Minutes of June 28, 2007

Motion:  V. Holtz moved to approve the minutes of June 28, 2007.  A. Kennett seconded the motion.  The motion passed 7-0.

NEW BUSINESS

Agenda Item #1: Appointment of Candidate George Trevino as the District 2 Representative on the Citizen’s Advisory Committee (CAC).

J. Foran introduced George Trevino as the candidate for the position of District 2 Representative on the Citizen’s Advisory Committee. 

G. Trevino greeted the Board and summarized some of his experience in the community.

Motion:  A. Kennett moved to approve Resolution 07-31 approving George Trevino as the District 2 Representative on the CAC. M. Potter seconded the motion. The motion passed 7-0. 

Agenda Item #2: Public hearing for assessment refund claims filed by the Law Offices of Tony J. Tanke on behalf of multiple property owners.

P. Congdon introduced the item stating that the specific claims related to the item are listed on Attachment A that is attached to the report and resolution.

J. Foran opened the meeting for the public hearing.

W. Parkin noted that no members of the public were present and no public comments were made.

J. Foran closed the public comment period.

Motion:  A. Kennett moved to approve Resolution 07-32 denying the claims as listed on Attachment A and filed by the Law offices of Tony J. Tanke. V. Holtz seconded the motion. The motion passed 7-0. 

CONSENT CALENDAR

No items on Consent.

INFORMATIONAL REPORTS

CAC Committee Update  &

Agricultural Project Update

Dorsey Moore thanked the General Manager for his attendance at the CAC meeting.

Acquisition Committee

P. Congdon stated that he was open to doing a field meeting with members of the Board.  K. Gill asked that the General Manager email the Board with suggested dates for the field trip.

Use & Management Committee

P. Congdon stated the meeting was scheduled for July 26.  He noted that the item slated to be on the agenda is a report regarding background information related to dog use at other parks and open space areas in the bay area and discussion regarding the Authority’s current policy.

Administration & Budget Committee

J. Foran noted that the Committee met and discussed the Authority’s Investment Policy. 

A. Kennett stated that the Committee would be bringing a draft of the policy to the Board at a future Board meeting.

Agriculture and Conservation Mitigation Workshop Committee

A. Kennett noted that the next meeting of the Agriculture and Conservation Mitigation Workshop Committee was scheduled for August 16^th.

General Manager’s Report

P. Congdon had no report.

Legal Counsel Report

William Parkin had no report.

Board Member Reports

Kalvin Gill had no report

Mike Potter stated he may have a candidate to fill the vacant District 6 Representative position on the CAC.

Virginia Holtz had no report

Alex Kennett asked for OSA display and informational material to distribute at an upcoming event in Morgan Hill.

Sequoia Hall had no report.

Garnetta Annable stated that she was very impressed with B. Pennington at the OSA’s Starry Night activity.

Jim Foran reported that the City of San Jose was beginning work on their General Plan Update.  He noted that there would be public meetings and he encouraged anyone interested to attend.

Adjournment

Meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m.