The Board Meeting, which was held on March 18, 2008 at the Peralta Oaks Headquarters Building, 2950 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, CA, was called to order at 12:45 p.m. by Board President Ayn Wieskamp.

ROLL CALL

Directors Present:
Ayn Wieskamp, President
Ted Radke, Vice-President
John Sutter
Beverly Lane
Carol Severin

Directors Absent:
Director Siden, Treasurer
Director Skinner, Secretary

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 2:05 p.m. by Board President Ayn Wieskamp; Directors Siden and Skinner joined the meeting at this time.

Staff Present Included:
Pat O'Brien, Ted Radosevich, John Escobar, Dave Collins, Carol Victor, Jim Townsend, Diane Althoff, Anne Scheer, Joe Didonato, Liz Musbach, Larry Tong, Tim Anderson, Susan Gonzales, Dan McCormick, Shelly Lewis, Nancy Baglietto, Brad Olson, Linda Wu.

A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

President Wieskamp announced the following:

1. Correction to staff report regarding item C-1-b: base bid for Maxistone dba Maxicrete should be $323,500 instead of $325,500;
2. Amendment to agenda by the addition of new item E – Discussion of Washington DC trip by Conference attendees.

By motion of Director Lane, seconded by Director Sutter, the Agenda was unanimously approved.

B. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Mr. Brian Smalley addressed the Board to relate his experiences regarding problems caused by mountain bikers on various trails at Redwood Regional Park, and his request for the installation of more signage and more enforcement of park rules by District police officers. Chief Tim Anderson, Asst. General Manager for Public Safety, advised that staff is aware of the problem and will continue to put more officers to patrol the area.

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

Moved by Director Radke, seconded by Director Siden, the Consent Calendar was unanimously approved.

• C-1-a. Approval of District Check Listing for the Period of February 23, 2008 through March 7, 2008
  Resolution No. 2008-3-055 (attached)
• C-1-b. Authorization to Accept the Bid for Installation of a Bridge and Trail Approaches: Big Break Regional Shoreline
  Resolution No. 2008-3-056 (attached)
• C-1-c. Authorization to Purchase One Cab-Chassis Truck
  Resolution No. 2008-3-057 (attached)
• C-1-d. Authorization to Purchase One Wide-Area Mower
  Resolution No. 2008-3-058 (attached)
• C-1-e. Authorization to Purchase One Pickup Truck
  Resolution No. 2008-3-059 (attached)

Director Siden asked that a total financial plan for the Mobile Fish Exhibit project be presented in the future as an update to the Board.

• C-1-f. Authorization to Purchase One Tractor
  Resolution No. 2008-3-060 (attached)
• C-1-g. Authorization to Transfer Funds and Purchase One Police Patrol Boat
  Resolution No. 2008-3-061 (attached)

Chief Anderson, in a response to questions from Directors Lane and Sutter, stated that this boat will be a replacement for the current patrol boat in use at Del Valle, but may also be used for Bay/Delta patrols should the need arise. The existing boat will be kept as a spare.

• C-1-h. Authorization to Negotiate with Various Property Owners
  Resolution No. 2008-3-062 (attached)
• C-1-i. Authorization to Object to Public Sale, Enter Into an Agreement to Purchase and Transfer Funds for Purchase of Fee Interest in Tax-Delinquent Real Property (Heirs of the Estate of Jesslyn M. Grant) from the Alameda County Tax Collector's Office: Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve
  Resolution No. 2008-3-063 (attached)
• C-1-j. Authorization to Amend the 2007 Budget and Transfer Funds to Correct and Reconcile the Special Health Care Fund
  Resolution No. 2008-3-064 (attached)

Director Siden asked that this item be put on the agenda for a future Finance Committee meeting for further explanation.

• C-1-k. Acceptance of 4th Quarter Report of Investment Activity for the East Bay Regional Park District for the Period Ending December 31, 2008
  Resolution No. 2008-3-065 (attached)
• C-1-l. Authorization to Accept and Appropriate Grant Funds From Fletcher Conservation Properties for Kangaroo Rat Research in the Ohlone Wilderness
  Resolution No. 2008-3-066 (attached)
• C-1-m. Authorization to Accept and Appropriate Grant Funds From the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council
  For Survey Work Along Feeder Trail #1: Bay Area Ridge Trail
  Resolution No. 2008-3-067 (attached)

2. LAND DIVISION

• C-2-a. Authorization to Exchange Real Property with Garin Vista, LLC, Accept a Conservation Easement and Amend the 2008 Budget:Garin Regional Park
  Resolution No. 2008-3-068 (attached)
  Moved by Director Severin, seconded by Director Sutter, item C-2-a was passed unanimously.
  Directors present: Beverly Lane, Ted Radke, Carol Severin, Nancy Skinner, Doug Siden, John Sutter, Ayn Wieskamp.
  Directors absent: None.

• C-2-b. Authorization to Execute a 25-year Management Agreement with Bureau of Reclamation and Contra Costa Water District: Delta DeAnza Regional Trail/Contra Costa Canal Trail
  Resolution No. 2008-3-069 (attached)
  Moved by Director Radke, seconded by Director Lane, item C-2-b was passed unanimously.
  Directors present: Beverly Lane, Ted Radke, Carol Severin, Nancy Skinner, Doug Siden, John Sutter, Ayn Wieskamp.
  Directors absent: None.
  The Board expressed their appreciation to both the Bureau of Reclamation and the Contra Costa Water District.

• C-2-c. Authorization to Execute a Cost Sharing Agreement with the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy and Accept and Appropriate $120,000 for Land Acquisition Related Costs
  Resolution No. 2008-3-070 (attached)
  Moved by Director Radke, seconded by Director Siden, item C-2-c was passed unanimously.
  Directors present: Beverly Lane, Ted Radke, Carol Severin, Nancy Skinner, Doug Siden, John Sutter, Ayn Wieskamp.
  Directors absent: None.

3. BOARD AND STAFF REPORTS

1. 2008 Regional Parks Bond Extension
   General Manager Pat O'Brien stated that this survey, first presented to the Legislative Committee, shows the very important public support for the proposed extension. GM O'Brien introduced Dr. George Manross of Strategy Research Institute, who gave a presentation of the survey results, including the methodology used.
2. Actions Taken by Other Jurisdictions Affecting the Park District
   GM O'Brien discussed the other items listed on the staff report.

4. GENERAL MANAGER'S COMMENTS

GM O'Brien introduced Aquatics Manager Dan McCormick, who gave a presentation on the Fire Departments' Aquatics Program.

5. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CLOSED SESSION

President Wieskamp stated that there were no announcements from the Closed Session.

6. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

1. Executive Committee (1-22-2008) (Sutter)
2. Finance Committee (2-27-2008) (Siden)
3. Pinole/Hercules/EBRPD (No. CCCty JPA) (3-18-2008) (Radke)

7. BOARD COMMENTS

Director Skinner reported on meetings attended. Director Skinner

• stated that during the Ecology Committee meeting, Local 2428 brought forward a request for the District to express its concern regarding the aerial spraying for the Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM). Since it was an informational item only, no recommendation was adopted. Instead, this will be brought forward to the Legislative Committee for discussion and recommendation.

  Director Radke recommended that this item be brought direct to the full Board instead of the Legislative Committee; GM O'Brien will consult with the District's Legislative Advocate and bring this issue forward to the full Board, as suggested, as soon as possible.

• was not able to speak before the Richmond Rotary as previously scheduled as speakers were double-booked; this was postponed to a future date;
• spoke before the Berkeley Rotary regarding the proposed bond measure extension, which was well received;
• will report on other meetings attended at a future meeting.

Director Severin reported on meetings attended. Director Severin

• attended a park tour of Pleasanton Ridge and Las Trampas with Director Wieskamp;
• attended the Supervisors Academy graduation;
• attended the NRPA Legislative Forum in Washington, DC;
• spoke about future appointments/commitments.

Director Siden reported on meetings attended. Director Siden

• attended the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce membership meeting;
• attended the Legislative Committee meeting and the Supervisors Academy graduation;
• attended the NRPA Legislative Forum in Washington, DC.;
• mentioned that the District was a co-sponsor of the Alameda Spring Egg Scramble;
• spoke about future appointments/commitments.

Director Lane reported on meetings attended. Director Lane

• attended the NRPA Legislative Forum in Washington, DC;
• attended the Contra Costa County Mayors conference in Concord;
• will attend the March 18 evening meeting of the Citizens' Advisory Committee for CNWS;
• saw a video that is being produced for third graders within her District, wherein the final segment will follow the Iron Horse Trail and will talk about transportation in the Valley and how third graders learn about their community;
• asked for a copy of the April 3rd invitation for the Black Diamond Mines tour.

Director Sutter reported on meetings attended. Director Sutter

• attended a meeting of the Oakland Rotary Club with GM O'Brien;
• mentioned that a meeting with Oakland Mayor Dellums was postponed;
• attended the NRPA Conference in Washington, DC, and mentioned it was well organized;

Director Radke reported on meetings attended. Director Radke

• attended, with Director Skinner, a meeting with the Richmond Liaison Committee;
• announced a town hall meeting tonight at the Ambrose Recreation and Park District wherein Supervisor Federal Glover will be announcing whether or not he will be supportive of taking most of the mitigation money given to the county a while back as mitigation for the closure of the road to the Concord Naval Weapons Station;
• mentioned that the District has been invited to the dedication of the new undercrossing that goes under the railroad tracks in Oakley off Highway 4, improving access to the Iron House Sanitary District headquarters and the District's corporation yard and the Big Break/Marsh Creek Trail;
• had a meeting with the Contra Costa Redevelopment Agency.

Director Wieskamp reported on meetings attended. Director Wieskamp

• conducted a park tour of Pt. Pinole, Wildcat Creek underpass, Pinole Shores, Lone Tree;
• attended a meeting of the Livermore Rotary, wherein she asked that people visit Black Diamond Mines for its re-opening the first weekend in April;
• visited Las Trampas, Pleasanton Ridge;
• attended the Supervisors Academy graduation;
• attended a LAFCo meeting;
• spoke about possible connections at the Niles Canyon Rail; asked that a map of Niles Canyon be made showing the route and the right-of-way for the Pacific Locomotive group – secret sidewalk/abandoned roadways;
• asked about the ownership of the Master Plan site – Cedar Mountain area;
• attended a Habitat Means Home poster contest at Coyote Hills;
• spoke about future meetings.

D. PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were no public comments at this time.

E. DISCUSSION OF NRPA LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE

There was a discussion about the recently concluded NRPA Legislative Conference in Washington DC among members of the Board and staff who attended.

F. ADJOURNMENT

The Board Meeting was adjourned at 5:35 p.m.

Allen Pulido, Clerk of the Board

Attachments:
Visitors Log
Resolution Nos. 2008-3-055 through 2008-3-070
Board Committee Report

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