The Board Meeting, which was held on May 20, 2008 at the Richard C. Trudeau Training Center, 11500 Skyline Blvd, 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
Doug Siden, Treasurer
Nancy Skinner, Secretary
Beverly Lane
Carol Severin

Directors Absent:
John Sutter

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 2:13 p.m. by Board President Ayn Wieskamp;

Staff Present Included:
Pat O'Brien, Ted Radosevich, Carol Victor, Dave Collins, Bob Doyle, Ken Blonski, Erich Pfuehler, Mimi Waluch, Mike Anderson, Diane Althoff, Shelly Lewis, John Escobar, Nancy Baglietto, Rosemary Cameron.

A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

By motion of Director Siden, seconded by Director Radke, the Agenda was unanimously approved.

FOR: Directors Lane, Radke, Severin, Skinner, Siden, Wieskamp.
AGAINST: None.
ABSENT: Director Sutter.

B. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Ms. Gypsy Taub addressed the Board to express her opposition to the District's program of conducting swim breaks at its facilities, wherein individuals age 15 and below are asked to vacate the swim area for 15 minutes. She stated that it is not necessary and has not proven to diminish drowning incidents. Ms. Taub also mentioned that as the parent, she should be able to determine when her children should be taken out of the water; she asked that this policy be eliminated.

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

Moved by Director Lane, seconded by Director Radke, the Consent Calendar, except item C-1-m, was unanimously approved.

FOR: Directors Lane, Radke, Severin, Skinner, Siden, Wieskamp.
AGAINST: None.
ABSENT: Director Sutter.

• C-1-a.
  Approval of District Check Listing for the Period of April 26, 2008 to May 9, 2008
  Resolution No. 2008-5-121 (attached)
• C-1-b.
  Approval of the Minutes for the April 1, 2008 Board Meeting
• C-1-c.
  Authorization to Renew the License Agreement with the City of Concord: California State Riding and Hiking Trail
  Resolution No. 2008-5-122 (attached)
• C-1-d.
  Acceptance of Bid for Asphalt Paving and Pavement Repairs: Public Safety Headquarters
  Resolution No. 2008-5-123 (attached)
• C-1-e.
  Authorization to Enter Into a Communications License Agreement with Metro PCS: South County Corporation Yard
  Resolution No. 2008-5-124 (attached)
• C-1-f.
  Authorization to Extend the Concession Agreement for Food and Vending Operation: Contra Loma Regional Park
  Resolution No. 2008-5-125 (attached)
• C-1-g.
  Authorization to Extend the License Agreement with Shadow Cliffs Water Park Associates: Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area
  Resolution No. 2008-5-126 (attached)
• C-1-h.
  Authorization to Enter Into a One Year Agreement for Marina and Food Concession Operation: Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area
  Resolution No. 2008-5-127 (attached)
• C-1-i.
  Authorization to Amend the 2008 Budget and Transfer Operational Funds: Diablo Foothills Regional Park/Castle Rock Recreation Area
  Resolution No. 2008-5-128 (attached)
• C-1-j
  Authorization to Transfer Funds and Accept the Bid for Construction of a Bay Trail Segment and Staging Area at Eden Landing Ecological Reserve: Hayward Regional Shoreline
  Resolution No. 2008-5-129 (attached)
• C-1-k.
  Authorization to Enter Into an Agreement with Civicorps School: District-Wide Fire Fuels Management
  Resolution No. 2008-5-130 (attached)

Director Siden introduced Joanna Lennon, Executive Director and Founder of the East Bay Conservation Corps, now called Civicorps Schools, and expressed his appreciation for the continuing relationship between her organization and the District.

• C-1-l.
  Authorization to Apply for Grant Funds from the National Parks Service for Interpretive Panel Installation
  Resolution No. 2008-5-131 (attached)
• C-1-n.
  Resolution to Support With Amendment Pending State Legislation AB 2954 (Lieber, Hancock) - San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority
  Resolution No. 2008-5-132 (attached)

The following action was taken regarding item C-1-m:

• C-1-m.
  Resolution to Oppose Pending State Legislation AB 628 (Price) - Mandatory Time Off For Lifeguards
  Resolution No. 2008-5-133 (attached)

Moved by Director Lane, seconded by Director Radke, item C-1-m was approved.

FOR: Directors Lane, Radke, Severin, Siden, Wieskamp.
AGAINST: Director Skinner
ABSENT: Director Sutter

2. BOARD AND STAFF REPORTS

1. 2008 Regional Parks Bond Extension
   Public Input Process: Summary of Comments Received
   Dave Collins, Asst. Gen. Manager for Finance and Management Services, provided an update to the Board, stating that the Legislative Committee and the Park Advisory Committee recently reviewed the staff's proposed adjustments to the measure's projects, descriptions and amounts. AGM Collins stated that staff plans to bring forward at the June 3, 2008 meeting several items for the Board: the project list for review and approval, a review of the draft ordinance which is being proposed for adoption in July, and a resolution of intention. He added that the Alameda County's Political, Administrative and Legislative (PAL) Committee will be recommending to the Alameda Board of Supervisors endorsement of the District's bond extension measure.
   There was a short discussion on the definition of "extension" as used in the proposed measure.
2. Actions Taken by Other Jurisdictions Affecting the Park District
   GM O'Brien discussed the items listed on the staff report.

3. GENERAL MANAGER'S COMMENTS

Fire Chief Ken Blonski gave a brief report about the vandalism and fire that destroyed the two structures at the Gillespie Youth Camp in Tilden Park on Monday, May 19, 2008.

Planning and Stewardship Manager Joe Didonato updated the Board regarding the hazardous material spill at Bruener Marsh and the collaborative efforts between the District and other agencies involved in the clean-up.

Asst. General Manager of Public Affairs Rosemary Cameron gave a presentation on the District's Public Information and Outreach Plan on the proposed bond extension measure.

4. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CLOSED SESSION

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

5. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

1. Executive Committee (4-22-08) (Wieskamp)
2. Finance Committee (4-23-08) (Siden)
3. Legislative Committee (4-25-08) (Radke)

   Director Skinner commented that she was pleased to see some of the adjustments recommended by the committee regarding the various project allocations related to the proposed bond extension, which seems to reflect some of the communications received from the public. She stated that she would still funding for Pt. Pinole increased to $ 8 million to more closely reflect the various project descriptions listed.

4. Operations Committee (3-20-08) (Severin)

6. BOARD COMMENTS

Director Radke reported on meetings attended. Director Radke

• Made presentations to the Martinez City Council, the Ambrose Park and Recreation Commission and the Contra Costa Liaison Committee and Hercules City Council;
• Spoke at the Mt. View Sanitary District Open House (85th Anniversary/American Wetlands Month). He stated that they also dedicated their new pier and observation deck on the side of the McNabney Marsh opposite the District's staging area;
• Participated in Sen. Torlakson's Walk and Talk at Carquinez Regional Shoreline.

Director Skinner reported on meetings attended. Director Skinner

• Spoke about a show on KQED recently about children not going out into nature anymore - issues involved discussions on children's health and how their lifespan might be affected. Director Skinner also mentioned that by getting a good facility built at Pt. Pinole, the opportunities for children in West Contra Costa County and the West Contra Costa Unified School District will be expanded;
• Attended a number of community meetings where she spoke about the proposed bond extension.

Director Severin reported on meetings attended. Director Severin

• Attended the Alameda County CSDA, Pleasanton Liaison Committee, Operations Committee meetings;
• Attended the Alameda County Mayors Conference meeting, wherein the group voted to support the spraying for the Light Brown Apple Moth;
• Visit Garin Park's Apple Orchard;
• Attended the Niles Canyon Train ride with the Tri-Valley Elected Women's Group;
• Will be attending the Volunteer Picnic at Cull Canyon and the LARPD Liaison Committee meeting;
• Asked that Hayward street parties be included in future bond extension public meetings.

Director Siden reported on meetings attended. Director Siden

• Attended the Annual CSDA Legislative Days Conference in Sacramento;
• Attended the Alameda County Mayors Conference meeting in San Leandro; he mentioned that the San Leandro City Manager planned to contact GM O'Brien regarding the bridge coming over from Oyster Bay by the Port of Oakland;
• Attended the East Bay Economic Development Alliance conference;
• Attended the Legislative Committee meeting;
• Attended a one on one meeting with GM O'Brien;
• Attended the MLK Freedom Center Board of Director's interviews for an Administrator;
• Will be attending the Bay Area Open Space Conference and Volunteer Picnic;
• Will make a presentation on the bond extension measure at the Bay Trail Board Meeting on May 22; Announced the dedication ceremony on May 28 for the 66th Avenue Gateway Art Project;
• Spoke about the newspaper article regarding the cancellation of the environmental review for the casino proposal near MLK, Jr. Park.

Director Lane reported on meetings attended. Director Lane

• Announced that the Contra Costa Council gave its support for the Districts' bond extension measure;
• Spoke before San Ramon Park Commission and the Clayton Rotary;
• Mentioned that the one page handout with information on the proposed bond extension was very important;
• Attended a CAC special meeting and will attend another one the evening of May 20; mentioned that the EIR on CNWS is now available;
• Attended meetings of the Contra Costa County Liaison, Pleasanton Liaison, Operations and the Tri-Valley Women's/train ride along Niles Canyon;
• Will attend the Bay Area Open Space Council Conference in San Francisco and the CA Trails Conference in San Diego.;
• Visited/hiked some parks: Las Trampas, Iron Horse Trail, Sycamore Valley.

Director Wieskamp reported on meetings attended. Director Wieskamp

• Toured Briones Regional Park, Middle Harbor, Crab Cove, Alameda Point; asked if staff is working with the Port of Oakland regarding long-term maintenance issues at Middle Harbor, such as unreliable elevator operation, non-ADA compliant walking pathways, deteriorating shade structures, etc;
• Met with Supervisor Scott Haggerty;
• Attended meetings of the Pleasanton Liaison Committee, Operations Committee, LAFCO, Regional Parks Foundation Board, Fremont Leadership lunch and the Tri-Valley Elected Women's Luncheon;
• Will attend the Volunteer Recognition Dinner and a tour of the Trails Unit with Anne Rockwell.

D. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Mr. Glen Kierstead addressed the Board. He extended his apologies for not being able to raise enough funds to complete the waterslide project at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park - the original project cost of $7 million grew to $11 million for a variety of reasons. Referring to Consent Item C-1-g on this meeting's agenda, he requested that the extension to the Shadow Cliffs agreement be reconsidered and modified to reflect a two year extension instead of the one year extension recommended on the staff report.

GM O'Brien reminded the Board has already acted on the one year extension earlier during today's meeting and recommended that additional discussions be conducted between Mr. Kierstead and Asst. General Manager of Operations John Escobar, and that any changes to the agreement be brought forward to the Operations Committee at a future meeting.

E. ADJOURNMENT

President Wieskamp adjourned the meeting in honor of District retiree Nancy Mackay who passed away recently.

Allen Pulido, Clerk of the Board

Attachments:
Visitors Log
Resolution Nos. 2008-5-121 through 2008-5-133
Board Committee Report

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