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MINUTES
1. 6:00 p.m. Closed Session
(Part or all of a
meeting may be closed to the public under special conditions. The
Board may only consider matters covered in the agenda descriptions.)
A. Existing
Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) –
Conference with Legal Counsel;
1. MPRPD and Friends
of the Carmel River Trail vs. Carmel River Stables, LLC
Case No. M88551;
2. Gerard Ste. Marie
vs. Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space
District, Case No.
S159319.
B.
Conference with Legal Counsel –
anticipated litigation (two matters) pursuant to California
Government Code section 54954.5(c). Significant exposure to
litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9
C.
Real Property negotiations pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.8: A.P.N.416-511-002 (negotiators
J. Donofrio/T. Jensen and Big Sur Land Trust)
2. Report on
Return From Closed Session – Board President Dainton reported
that no formal action was taken
3. 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting/Roll Call – President Dainton called the meeting
to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Director M.
Adamson; Director B. Post and President M. Dainton
ABSENT: Director J.
Fellguth and Director J. Dalessio
4. Approval of
Agenda – Unanimously approved
5. Public Comments
– Mr. Norm Channell, a resident who lives near the Mill Creek Redwood
Preserve praised the staff and expressed his gratitude for their
service, in particular Joseph Donofrio, Tim Jensen, Robert Chapin and
Larry Born. He expressed particular concern for fire danger in Mill
Creek and is grateful for the Park District’s ongoing efforts in
addressing park fire safety issues.
6.
Presentations
1. Finance
& Administrative Services Manager Joe Splane introduced
Administrative Services Coordinator Shuran Britton to the Board. Ms.
Britton will begin her employment with the District on April 14,
2008.
2. Programs
& Planning Manager Tim Jensen and Ranger Robert Chapin were
recognized for their dedicated service to the District and presented
with Twenty Year Service Award plaques by President Dainton.
3. Environmental
Education Supervisor Jackie Nelson reported that the “Let’s Go
Outdoors” program was recently published and distributed throughout
the District by direct mail. Program registration began April 7,
community response is already starting to occur. Ms. Nelson also
announced that the District will have Earth Day/Trails Day
celebrations on April 12th and April 19th.
President Dainton
commented that she has received positive community feedback regarding
the “Let’s Go Outdoors!” program guide, is looking forward to being
an activity/event facilitator and encouraged other Board members to
also participate as facilitators or attendees.
Director Adamson also
noted that he thought the guide was excellent and hoped to see more
events for older adults in future programs.
7. Consent Items
– Unanimously approved
A.
March 3, 2008 Minutes
B.
Summary of Payments
C.
Written Communications
D.
Proposal for Preparation of Engineers
Report for the Parks, Open Space & Coastal Preservation Assessment
District
E. Resolution
#2008-02 Directing Preparation of the Engineer’s Report for the
Parks, Open Space and Coastal Preservation District
F. Resolution
#2008-03 Authorizing an Amendment to the Budget for Acquisition for
Sherar Property
G.
MPRPD Assessment District Citizens
Oversight Committee Annual Report
H.
MPRPD Investment Policy
I. Earth
Day Fence and Irrigation Contract for Locke-Paddon Park
J.
Potential Relocation of Black Legless
Lizards to Marina Dunes Preserve
8. Public Hearing
– No public comments. Board unanimously approved Negative
Declaration for Palo Corona Regional Park Trail Improvements.
9. Director
Reports - Director Adamson reported that he visited the Frog
Pond and participated in a photo opportunity hike at Point Lobos.
President Dainton
reported that she was a facilitator for the David Gubernick photo
hike at Point Lobos, which was co-sponsored by the District and the
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History . Members of the Museum have
expressed their pleasure at the partnership between the two
organizations. President Dainton also reported on her hikes at Mill
Creek and Garland Ranch, an upcoming hike with the Sierra Club and
noted that she will be attending Good Old Days.
10.
Manager Reports
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General Manager
Joseph Donofrio presented the Board with a proposed job description
that will be used for hiring a contract Environmental Education
Specialist position. It was decided that the 3-part public
speaking video series would be viewed starting at the Board
meetings in August. In addition, GM Donofrio announced that he and
other staff members attended several meetings, including one with
the Gerrin family who lives near Palo Corona Regional Park; Pacific
Grove Museum meetings and one at CSUMB. The staff has been working
on division budget drafts for the upcoming fiscal year. He also
commended Jackie Nelson and Joseph Narvaez for all their work on
the “Let’s Go Outdoors” program and also thanked Joe Splane, Kelly
McCullough and Cheresh Pruett for their support.
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Operations Manager
Alan Miyamoto reported that he had a meeting with Mid Coast Fire
District staff regarding their letter requesting permission to cut
trees on the Barnett Segal property and clearing the road for fire
access. He is also working with Carmel Valley Fire to obtain
pagers and handheld radios for the rangers. He announced that Sean
Chavers has been hired as the contract Park Maintenance Technician
and Jeff Niewenhuis has been hired as a temporary Park Maintenance
Aide. Additionally, he announced that the bridges are in at
Redwood Canyon.
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Environmental
Education Supervisor Jackie Nelson announced that the District will
have a booth at the Good Old Days celebration in Pacific Grove on
April 12 & 13 and encouraged all to attend, along with the
Earth/Trail Day celebrations. She also thanked Joseph Narvaez,
along with Debbie Wyatt and Lewis Leader for their help on the new
outdoor education program.
11. Legal Counsel
Report – No report.
12.
Adjournment – The Open
Session ended at 8:15 p.m.
Shuran Britton, Recording
Secretary
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Monterey
Peninsula Regional Park District
January 2007
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