ROLL CALL/ CONVENED TO CLOSED SESSION

Chairperson Jim Foran called the regular meeting of the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority (OSA) to order at 6:36 p.m. at the Open Space Authority Administrative Office, 6830 Via del Oro, Ste 200, San Jose, CA.  He directed the Clerk to take Roll Call.

Members Present

A. Kennett, J. Foran, S. Hall, G. Annable, V. Holtz, K. Gill.

M. Potter arrived at 7:26.

Members Excused Absent

None

Staff Present

Patrick Congdon, General Manager

Bill Parkin, Legal Counsel

Lauren Crook, Clerk of the Board

Jayne Brownlee, Accountant

Public Present

Paul Kaymark, Charles Z. Fedak and Assoc.

RETURN FROM CLOSED SESSION

7:11 P.M.   No reportable actions.

OPEN SESSION

Chairperson Jim Foran called the open session of the regular meeting of the OSA to order at 7:13 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

J. Foran led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

There were no public presentations

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

 A. Kennett moved to adopt the agenda.  V. Holtz seconded the motion. 

The motion passed 6-0. (M. Potter was not in attendance and did not vote)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes of December 13, 2007

V. Holtz moved to approve the minutes of December 13, 2007.  G. Annable seconded the motion.  The motion passed 6-0 (M. Potter was not in attendance and did not vote).

WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

L. Crook stated there were no written communications.

NEW BUSINESS

Agenda Item #1: Election of Board Officers for 2008

J. Foran called for nominations for Chairperson.

S. Hall moved to nominate J. Foran for Chairperson. 

A. Kennett moved to close the nomination period. 

The motion passed 6-0 (M. Potter was not in attendance and did not vote).

J. Foran called for nominations for Vice Chairperson.

A. Kennett nominated S. Hall for Vice-chairperson.

A. Kennett moved to close the nomination period. 

The motion passed 6-0 (M. Potter was not in attendance and did not vote).

Agenda Item #2: Presentation & Acceptance of the 2006/07 Audit Report as prepared by Charles Z. Fedak and Associates.

Paul Kaymark, the auditor of record for Charles Z. Fedak and Associates, addressed the board and stated that he was delivering the 2006/2007 independent audit as completed by his company.

Motion:  A. Kennett made a motion to approve the Resolution 08-01 and accept the 2006/2007 Audit as prepared by Charles Z. Fedak and Associates.   S. Hall seconded the motion.  The motion passed 6-0 (M. Potter was not in attendance and did not vote).

Agenda Item #3: Presentation of Financial Report for Q1 Ending 9/30/2007.

J. Brownlee greeted the Board and reviewed the first Quarter financial report ending 9/30/2007.

Agenda Item #4: Authorization to Negotiate With Property Owners: Dowmar Family Partnership -- APN 742-01-021 –Western Watershed Study Area; Robert Sanchez – APN 696-02-001 – Santa Teresa Ridge Study Area; and Richmond/Naess – APN 627-11-005, 660-01-002, 660-01-014, 678-01-001,678-26-015 – Evergreen Study Area.

P. Congdon introduced the item stating he was requesting approval from the board to enter into negotiations with three different property owners:

·         Dowmar Family Partnership -- APN 742-01-021 –Western Watershed Study Area

·         Robert Sanchez – APN 696-02-001 – Santa Teresa Ridge Study Area

·         Richmond/Naess – APN 627-11-005, 660-01-002, 660-01-014, 678-01-001,678-26-015 – Evergreen Study Area.

Motion:   G. Annable made a motion to approve Resolution 08-02. M. Potter seconded the motion.  The motion passed 7-0.

CONSENT CALENDAR

No items on Consent

INFORMATIONAL REPORTS

CAC Committee Update (from liaisons) &

Agricultural Project Update

No report.

Acquisition Committee

No report.

Use & Management Committee

No report.

Administration & Budget Committee

J. Foran stated that the Committee met prior to the current meeting and discussed the prospect of Administration Office relocation.  He noted that they also discussed the Investment Plan which would be brought to the full board at the next board meeting.

Agriculture and Conservation Mitigation Workshop Committee

J. Foran noted that the Committee met on December 19^th and noted that the process to discuss the topic would continue.

General Manager’s Report

P. Congdon reported that the City of Gilroy is in the process of putting together a task for the East Gilroy Specific Plan. He stated that he contacted the City to see if the Open Space Authority could apply to be on the task force.  He stated that the opportunity was available with two at-large Environmental Open Space positions .  He passed along the information to each Director.

P. Congdon stated that he would bring the item back to the board at the next meeting for the board to decide if they would like to participate in the task force.

He noted that he would be attending the Coastal Conservancy board meeting next week; he also reported that the Authority sustained no major damage from the storm that came through the area the previous week.  He noted that the new pedestrian bridge spanning Llagas Creek fared well.  He also reported that the residents along Casa Loma Road were very grateful for staff’s help during the storm.

He noted that he visited Palassou with US Fish and Wildlife and California Fish and Game and received preliminary approval for a bridge crossing from both agencies.  He also stated that the retaining wall off of Gilroy Hot Springs Road fared well from the storm.

He stated that Alum Rock Falls Road was closed for four days due to damage from the storm. 

Legal Counsel Report

William Parkin stated that he had no report.

Board Member Reports

Alex Kennett asked to borrow the booth for an upcoming Earth Day Event.

P. Congdon stated he would get the items together for Director Kennett’s use.

A. Kennett stated that he would be unable to attend the next meeting for the Silicon Valley Land Trust because they have moved their meetings to Tuesday mornings.  He asked if any other board members could participate as the Open Space Authority liaison.  He asked board members to contact him if they were interested.

Sequoia Hall stated that he, Director Holtz and the general manager had a meeting to discuss the HCP and comments would be submitted regarding the financing.

Garnetta Annable stated she would not be attending the next board meeting. 

Kalvin Gill stated he had no report.

Mike Potter stated that he had no report

Virginia Holtz stated she attended a meeting regarding Martial Cottle Park and goals and objectives were the topic under discussion; she said the Karna Carlson DuQuite, the District 5 representative on the CAC, has resigned her position on the Committee.

Jim Foran reported that as a result of a shopping center going in at the edge of Fremont and Santa Clara County,  a new section of the Bay Trail will be going in on the property.  The new section will connect two existing sections which will result in 17 continuous miles of the Bay Trail.  He noted he will be attending the Independent Monitoring Committee for the Clean Safe Creeks Bond Act.

Adjournment

Meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m.