The Board Meeting, which was held on February 6, 2007, at the Peralta Oaks Headquarters Building, 2950 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, CA, was called to order at 12:45 p.m. by Board President John Sutter.

ROLL CALL

Directors Present:
John Sutter, President
Ayn Wieskamp, Vice President
Ted Radke, Treasurer
Doug Siden, Secretary
Beverly Lane, Director
Carol Severin, Director
Nancy Skinner, Director

At this time the Board of Directors met in Closed Session to discuss those items outlined on the Closed Session Board Meeting agenda.

The Open Session of the Board Meeting was called to order at 2:10 p.m. by Board President Sutter.

Staff Present Included: Pat O'Brien, Dave Collins, Rosemary Cameron, Mike Anderson, Ted Radosevich, Randy Carlton, Pam Burnor, Anne Scheer, Anne Rockwell, Yolande Barial, Allen Pulido, Shelly Lewis, Anne Rockwell, Tyrone Davis, Jim Townsend, John Escobar, Bob Doyle, Tim Anderson, Linda Chavez, Carol Johnson, Dan Sykes, Raphael Breines and Brian Wiese.

A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

By motion of President Sutter, seconded by Director Wieskamp the agenda was unanimously approved as revised.

B. PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were no public comments.

C. SPECIAL PRESENTATION TO DJ KAY

Dan McCormick, EBRPD Aquatics Supervisor, introduced DJ Kay and his family and friends as well as Carl Blevins the grandfather of 2 year old Troy Blevins. Nick Shriver and Pete DeQuincy, Aquatics Supervisors, were present as well as reporters from KCBS & Channel 5. President Sutter and Director Wieskamp presented DJ with a plaque and a family membership to the EBRPD.

President Sutter thanked the District's Aquatics Unit.

D. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

• Regarding Item D-1- h, Director Siden had questions.
• Regarding Item D-1- i, Director Siden had questions.
• Regarding Item D-1-k and l, Director Lane had questions.
• Regarding Item D-1- j, President Sutter had questions.

By motion of Director Lane, seconded by Director Wieskamp, the Consent Calendar was unanimously approved.

• D-1-a.
  Approval of District Check Listing for the Period of December 28, 2006 through January 19, 2007
  Resolution No. 2007-2- 22 (Attached)
• D-1-b.
  Approval of Minutes of the Board Meeting of December 19, 2006
• D-1-c.
  Certification of Election Results and Declaring Five Candidates Elected as Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District
  Resolution No. 2007-2-23 (Attached)
• D-1-d.
  Authorization to Purchase Tires
  Resolution No. 2007-2-24 (Attached)
• D-1-e.
  Authorization to Purchase One Rubber Tired Tractor – Cull Canyon Park
  Resolution No. 2007-2- 25 (Attached)
• D-1-f.
  Authorization to Negotiate with Various Property Owners
  Resolution No. 2007-2-26 (Attached)
• D-1-g.
  Authorization to Execute an Agreement with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to Introduce the Endangered California Seablite: Eastshore State Park Resource Enhancement Program
  Resolution No. 2007-2-27 (Attached)
• D-1-h.
  Authorization to Contract for Appraisal Services with Patrick Idiart
  Resolution No. 2007-2-28 (Attached)

Director Siden asked the process by which the appraisers were recommended for not only this item but also item D-1-I. AGM Doyle said they had to qualify as licensed appraisers.

• D-1-i.
  Authorization to Contract for Appraisal Services with Paul Rowan
  Resolution No. 2007-2- 29 (Attached)
• D-1-j.
  Authorization to Accept Funds from Carriage Cemetery Services of California, Inc. for Watershed and Wetland Restoration in the Vicinity of Rheem Creek: Point Pinole Regional Shoreline
  Resolution No. 2007-2- 30 (Attached)

President Sutter asked if a "future restoration project" had been identified. AGM Doyle said that it includes the area of the Rheem Creek drainage.

• D-1-k.
  Authorization to Grant License Agreement for a Groundwater Monitoring Well to the Pleasanton Garbage Service. Inc.: Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area
  Resolution No. 2007-2- 31 (Attached)

Director Lane asked if the income from Pleasanton Garbage Service was to be accounted for as revenue for Shadow Cliffs, and if so is this not a different policy than the District's norm of receiving revenue in the General Fund. AGM Doyle noted that Director Lane was correct; however this is a specific request from the park.

• D-1-l.
  Authorization to Encumber Funds and Extend Existing Contracting for Services with Management Partners
  Resolution No. 2007-2- 32 (Attached)

Director Lane asked how the service facilities assessment became so complicated. AGM Collins noted that it is taking longer to gather the data. President Sutter asked about the $40,000 and is it carryover or existing funds. AGM Collins responded that it is within the existing budget authority and that no new funds will be appropriated. Director Wieskamp asked if it includes design for what we need in the future. AGM Collins said we are trying to first figure out what we have and then what it will take to bring it up to standard. President Sutter commented that we should also be looking at General Fund money for the corporation yards.

2. GENERAL MANAGER

• D-2-a.
  Approval of Engineer's Report for the Proposed Format of the Gateway Valley Zone of Benefit (ZB-6) of the Alameda County/Contra Costa County Regional Trails Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District (A/CC-1): Adoption of Resolution Approving Formation of the Gateway Valley Zone of Benefit (ZB-6): Adoption of Resolution Approving the 2007/2008 Maintenance Program of the Subject Properties Within ZB-6: Filing of the Letter of Consent of Orinda Gateway LLC: Adoption of Resolution Approving the Ballot Election Results for the Inclusion of OG Property Owner, LLC Properties into ZB-6: Preliminary Approval of Agreement with OG Property Owner, LLC Properties into ZB-6; Preliminary Approval of Agreement with OG Property Owner, LLC Defining Conditions of Development and Operation of Local Trails and Open Space in ZB-6: Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve
  Resolution No. 2007-2-33 (Attached)
  Moved for approval by President Sutter; seconded by Director Lane.
  Unanimously approved.

AGM Doyle gave a Powerpoint presentation. Linda Chavez of the Interagency Planning Unit summarized the report.

Director Lane asked if the District would administer the Geological Hazard Abatement District. Ms. Chavez replied that the city council oversees the accounting and spending. President Sutter asked if the assessment district was over the Montanera Development Ms. Chavez agreed. President Sutter also asked what the $19,000 would pay for. Ms. Chavez says the $19,000 is a supplement to the two other funding sources to maintain the open space. President Sutter asked if there are endowments for the Texas Parcel and the Western Hill. Ms. Chavez noted that the Texas Parcel has a separate endowment.

AGM Doyle also explained that an engineer's report with a budget must be pre paid, whenever we do a zone of benefit and stated that Thomas Brightbill, our consultant on the engineer's report, is here today.

President Sutter asked about the improvements for the Texas Parcel and the Western Hills. AGM Doyle described the trail system and fencing for the Western Hills and for the Texas parcel includes the endowment of $1million. He described the improvements that are to be completed when the developers give us the property and mentioned that the agreement also includes money for planning. Director Lane asked how big the Texas property is. AGM Doyle answered 238 acres. Michael Olson with the Wilder Project, formerly Montanera, commented that building permits will be pulled in the fall of this year until they build the 245 homes. Mr. Olson said that he has enjoyed working with our staff over the last ten years.

3. PLANNING/STEWARDSHIP & DEVELOPMENT

• D-3-a.
  Approval of Trail Use change at Briones Regional Park
  Moved to delay approval by Director Siden; seconded by Director Wieskamp
  Unanimously approved.

Brian Wiese, Chief of Planning and Stewardship, outlined the Trails Change review process, noting that the District reviews up to 3 trail proposals annually.

Raphael Breines, Senior Park Planner, began presenting information on three candidate trail projects. President Sutter requested that staff focus on the PineTree trail, which is the one under consideration. Mr. Breines gave a Powerpoint presentation on the PineTree Trail proposal.

Director Skinner commented that the Board Operations committee voted 2 to 1 on this item and requested that the vote be included in the minutes of the Board Operations Committee, and that these be made available in the board packet. Director Skinner stated that she did not support the recommendation, and asked if other Board members had any comments or concerns. Director Siden commented that he intends to offer a motion to defer action on this until the time the board can see this site. Director Lane asked if there is a proposal to put gates across the trail as a more visible symbol where bikes need to get off. Mr. Breines said no, but that signs would be installed.

Rich Guarienti, Park Advisory Committee Chair, commented that the PAC had concerns regarding the steepness of the slope and narrowness of the trail and visibility, but that this trail offers improved safety to the cyclists. He stated that the problem will be enforcement and getting people who are used to riding the trail to stop riding it on their bicycles, also that education is important. Mr. Guarienti stated that the PAC approved it on the basis of safety.

Peter Rauch representing the California Native Plant Society, East Bay Chapter, would like his letter to be included in the public record. Mr. Rauch discussed the steepness and the narrowness of the trail. He recommended that we let bicyclists go the extra 50 yards on the road because of the openness and visibility of car traffic. Eric Muhler, President of the Bicycle Trails Council of the East Bay, would like the Board to approve the program. Joanne Drabeck, representing the Sierra Club, opposes the change. Ed Bennett, speaking as a Sierra Club member, opposes it because he believes that over the years we will end up with fewer single track trails.

Morris Older, East Bay Area Trails Council, an equestrian, has grave concerns about this section due to the drop off and narrowness of the trail. He wants to make sure the trail is safe and asked that the District evaluate the enforcement. Mr. Older stated that he had mixed feelings, he thinks it should be uphill only, adding that District does not designate trails as uphill only.

Director Lane stated that she had been out walking the trail and would be happy to delay voting on it until the whole board has had a chance to see it. She would like to see more signs.

Director Skinner commented that she voted against it at the Board Operations Committee and explained her reasoning, that she believes that the gates will not necessarily stop cyclists and the District does not have adequate enforcement capabilities. She stated that, while she appreciates the intention of the proposal, it doesn't seem like a very wise move. Director Siden noted that the Board needs to have a field trip. Director Wieskamp agreed that a field trip with staff should be a part of the process and that she would like input on the one-way traffic idea. Director Radke added that anytime there is a committee report and there is a split vote it should be noted.

4. BOARD AND STAFF REPORTS

• D-4-a.
  Taken by Other Jurisdictions Affecting the Park District

General Manager Pat O'Brien noted that Oakley did approve the Habitat Conservation Plan on a 4 to 1 vote and Brentwood also passed it. It is scheduled for consideration by the City of Pittsburg on February 20th. The next steps will be for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife and Fish & Game to issue permits. Director Radke noted that there is a good article in Regional In Nature and wants Board Members to receive a copy of it. GM O'Brien updated the Board briefly about the CNWS. Director Lane who is on the Citizens Advisory Committee, noted that there is a meeting tonight on Concord Naval Weapons Station, a representative from the Navy will be there, as well as two other developers who may file letters of interest. Director Lane said the Citizens Advisory Committee has taken a series of field trips and she spoke about what they saw, noting that there is potential for an education center.

5. GENERAL MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

General Manager Pat O'Brien presented a Powerpoint review on the Annual Highlights of 2006. He added that this presentation can be customized if Board members would like to use it for outside meetings.

CFO Randy Carlton distributed final copies of the 2007 Adopted Budget to the Board and provided a brief overview. President Sutter and Directors Radke, Wieskamp, Siden and Sutter thanked the Finance Department and Staff for their good work. GM O'Brien added his thanks to the finance staff and the other managers who contributed to the budget.

Director Siden asked if the District sent Congressman Jerry McNerny a letter. GM O'Brien said he will check into it.

6. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CLOSED SESSION

President Sutter noted that the Board voted unanimously to deny the claim of Weinstein and Dollsted.

7. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

• LARPD/EBRPD Liaison Comm Mtg(12/7/06)(Wieskamp)

Director Wieskamp described the Committee's discussion regarding the correspondence between our agencies on the distribution of property tax revenues, and noted that the LARPD Board expressed an interest in working with EBRPD to explore options for future tax revenue measures in the Murray Township area.

8. BOARD COMMENTS

Director Severin said that she did not attend any meetings since the last board meeting. She showed the Board an ad for a new housing development in Hayward which includes parks as an amenity. Director Severin gave an update on her conversations regarding the Lake Chabot project with Jackie Beggs.

Director Skinner had lunch with the General Manager and Stewardship staff who briefed her on a number of activities.

She attended, with Larry Tong, the Richmond meeting regarding the Richmond Shoreline. She had a call from Dick Spight who is interested in donating funds to the District to acquire Red Rock. She also attended the EDAB reception honoring DeSilva.

Director Siden discussed the Alameda County Special Districts Forum that Director Severin and he attended as well as the Alameda County Mayors Association dinner. He held coffee appreciations at Crown and MLK for staff, attended the office opening for Mayor Hayashi and held the Doolittle Drive meeting where all 15 stakeholders invited were in attendance. He attended the San Leandro reception for their retirees, the Mayor and the City Council members. He had a meeting with the Coliseum Area Committee, which meets monthly, and wanted to know about the EBRPD Park Police.

Tim Anderson arranged for Lt. Wayne Morimoto to be present who assisted in the presentation of how the Oakland Police and the Public Safety police related. He attended the Leadership Breakfast held by Congresswoman Barbara Lee and attended the YMCA MLK banquet along with Mr. Sutter and Mr. O'Brien. He attended The Alameda Rotary meeting and the program was about the EBRPD where staff and George Phillips, of the PAC gave a presentation about the Amabassador Training Program. He attended with AGM Cameron and Ayn Wieskamp the Alameda County Liaison Meeting. He went to Clydenia Austin's retirement with Ayn Wieskamp. He attended the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce's presentation of the new fire chief and the new police chief. He will meet tomorrow with Mayor Beverly Johnson of Alameda to discuss Measure AA, East Bay Economic Development Thursday in Walnut Creek and he is going to the NRPA in Washington, DC. He noted that the ACSDA confirmed speaker for end of March is Phil Mateere.

Director Lane had a question that Jim Townsend answered regarding the newly paved section of trail near Muir Hospital. She met with Dave Zuckerman and Traci Parent in preparing for an exhibit on Martinez in Pt. Pinole in May. She went to the funeral of George Cardinet. She likes the Public Affairs flyer, the budget and DJ's recognition. She gave a presentation with Jim Townsend in January on Clayton trails. She commented that she is excited about the fact that Diablo Foothills Castle Rock will soon be open to the public. She said that she received a letter from some equestrians on using a particular trail and asked if staff could look into the concerns. She added that Jim Townsend is aware of this trail. She is attending the NRPA in Washington, DC.

Director Wieskamp went to various parks. She went on a drive of Sunol with President Sutter. She discussed an article about bunker fuel . She attended Clydenia Austin's retirement and added that she will miss her. She is planning a tour with Steve Quick at Pleasanton Ridge this Friday. She commended Public Affairs staff on the improved appearance of the RIN publication. She asked District Counsel a question regarding mentioning future meetings at board meeting. Ted Radosevich responded that the Board has to mention any meetings that they attend. She attended the Finance and the County meetings.

Director Radke said that he doesn't agree with the statute that requires the Board to mention all of the meetings that they attend because the Board signs a monthly statement, minutes are noticed and the Board members file sworn statements of the meetings they attend. He noted that Senator Torlakson called to say that he wanted the Districts support for his efforts to get Contra Costa County to spend some money in the mitigation account for closure of Port Chicago Highway and that he wants the board of supervisors to spend that money on Shoreline Trails. He commented that Chief Krull is now the President of the CA Police Chiefs Association. He stated that the City of Martinez appointed Don Blubaugh as their city manager. He attended a zoning commission meeting and there was a consultant hired by the commission to submit plans for a parking lot for the cannery property. He added that he would like an update on the Carquinez slide after the meeting. He attended the CCSP meeting where Mary Piepho was the featured speaker. He noted that the City of Martinez is hosting a 2 day community ride bicycling event. He attended the Environmental Labor Coalition meeting and the invited guest was the city manager of Concord who spoke about the CNWS and the Pittsburg proposal to build above this hills.

President Sutter noted that the Presidia Clarkia has been in the news. He attended a meeting regarding the Serpentine Prairie. He noted that Wendy Tokuda, Channel 4 News, asked him to come out to Redwood Park with the California Native Plant Society which he believes merits publicity. He attended the EDAB reception to honor Ed DeSilva. He attended the Regional Park Foundation meeting. He hiked, with the Montclarion Hiking Association in Tilden Park. He attended the Waterfront Action meeting. He attended 2 meetings on Friends of Estuary Park. He went on a Sunol tour with Director Wieskamp. He attended dinner with members of the national board of Trust for Public Lands. He met with Jerry Fiddler, CEO, of Chabot Space and Science along with Pat O'Brien. He also had lunch with Dick Spees. He noted that there is an article with a map that BCDC staff prepared on the effects of global warming and asked what can the District do and perhaps staff around this topic.

D. PUBLIC COMMENTS

President Sutter announced that the meeting would be closed in honor of George Cardinet and read a statement about Mr. Cardinet that highlighted some of his many accomplishments.

Hulet Hornbeck provided information to the Board about George Cardinet. He gave a presentation in his memory of his accomplishments and personal experiences with him. Jim Townsend and Randy Carlton's daughters were members of the funeral procession for Mr. Cardinet.

The meeting is adjourned in memory of Ralph Meilandt, the former Chief Financial Officer for EBRPD and George Cardinet.

The board meeting was then adjourned at 5:05 p.m. by President John Sutter.

Yolande Barial, Acting for SHARON MARSHALL, Clerk of the Board

Attachments:
Visitors Log
Board Committee Reports
Resolution Nos. 2007-2- through 2007-2-

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