The Board Meeting, which was held on September 4, 2007 at the Peralta Oaks Headquarters Building, 2950 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, CA, was called to order at 12:50 p.m. by Board Vice President Ayn Wieskamp.

ROLL CALL

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

Directors Absent:
John Sutter, President
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 2:00 p.m. by Board Vice President Ayn Wieskamp. Director Skinner joined the meeting at this time.

Staff Present Included: Pat O'Brien, Ted Radosevich, Bob Doyle, Nancy Wenninger, Dave Collins, Carol Victor, Rosemary Cameron, Carol Johnson, Shelly Lewis, John Escobar, Anne Scheer, Tim Anderson, Jeff Rasmussen, Jessica Lau, Linda Wu, Isa Polt-Jones, Sharon Corkin, Deborah Williams, Hillary Van Austen, Emma Ng.

Vice-President Wieskamp made the following announcements:

• The Board will conduct a Closed Session meeting to discuss "Public Employment – Chief Finance Officer" at the adjournment of the Open Session;
• At the request of local citizens and District staff, she is directing that there will be no action on Consent Calendar item C-1-d and will be subject to discussion only at this meeting; it will be continued to a future Board meeting.

A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

By motion of Director Lane, seconded by Director Siden, the Agenda was unanimously approved, with the exception of item C-1-d.

B. PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were no public comments at this time.

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

By motion of Director Radke, seconded by Director Lane , the Consent Calendar was unanimously approved, with the exception of item C-1-l.

• C-1-a
  Approval of District Check Listing for the Period of August 8, 2007 through August 24, 2007
  Resolution No. 2007-9-212 (Attached)
• C-1-b
  Approval of Minutes of the Board Meetings of June 20, 2007 and August 21, 2007

Regarding the August 21, 2007 meeting minutes:

Director Lane asked that her comment regarding item C-4-a be amended to also reflect her willingness to adopt other alternatives of addressing single-track trail use at District parks be added to the August 21 meeting minutes.

Director Skinner asked that the first motion pertaining to item C-4-a be modified to read "By motion of Director Siden, seconded by Director Wieskamp, an amendment of the proposed resolution was passed to allow for an initial one year trial period, after which a decision will be made regarding its further use, with a vote of 4 to 3."

Director Skinner also clarified her statement under "Board Comments" pertaining to PIDO and the District spraying at Pt. Isabel: she suggested a 5-day notice, with an absolute 3-day minimum, to enable park users who do not want to be exposed avoid coming to the park.

Director Wieskamp clarified that the 100 Club also includes police officers.

• C-1-c
  Authorization to Approve an Operating Agreement with Alameda County Water District
  Resolution No. 2007-9-213 (Attached)
  Authorization to Accept an Emergency Vehicle and Maintenance Access Easement from the City of Fremont: Quarry Lakes Regional Park
  Resolution No. 2007-9-214 (Attached)
• C-1-e
  Authorization to Amend License Agreement with UNAVCO for the Installation and Maintenance of Additional Plate Boundary Observatory Global Positioning Systems Instruments and Borehole Strainmeters: Various Properties
  Resolution No. 2007-9-215 (Attached)

At the request of Director Siden, AGM of Land Acquisition Bob Doyle gave a brief description of the Strainmeters proposed for installation.

• C-1-f
  Authorization to File an Application for Grant Funds for the California River Parkways Grant Program under the Water Security, Clean Drinking Water, Coastal and Beach Protection Act of 2002 (Proposition 50) to Acquire Property: Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park
  Resolution No. 2007-9-216 (Attached)
• C-1-g Authorization to Purchase One CXT Restroom
  Resolution No. 2007-9-217 (Attached)

Director Skinner asked that for future purchases brought forward to the Board, staff specify if that particular item has been bought and used by the District in the past to avoid the perception that it is being proposed for purchased for the very first time.

• C-1-h
  Approval of Resolution Endorsing Coastal Cleanup Day 2007
  Resolution No. 2007-9-218 (Attached)
• C-1-i
  Authorization to Enter Into a Sole Source Agreement with Hallsten Corporation for the Purchase of Three Aluminum Floating Dock Systems at Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area
  Resolution No. 2007-9-219 (Attached)
• C-1-j
  Authorization to Amend the 2007 Budget to Convert a Vacant Equipment Operator Position to a Park Craft Specialist Position - Roads and Trails, Maintenance Department
  Resolution No. 2007-9-220 (Attached)
• C-1-k
  Authorization to Amend the 2007 Budget and Establish, Transfer or Reduce Budgeted Capital Project Funds to Balance Proposition 12 and Proposition 40 Grants
  Resolution No. 2007-9-221 (Attached)

The following action was taken regarding Consent Calendar Item C-1-l:

• C-1-l
  Approval and Authorization to Adopt an Updated Vehicle Policy for District Vehicle Usage
  Resolution No. 2007-8-222 (Attached)
  By motion of Director Radke, seconded by Director Siden, item C-1-l was approved with a vote of 5 for and 1 abstention.
  For: Directors Lane, Radke, Siden, Skinner, Wieskamp.
  Oppose: None.
  Abstain: Director Severin.
  Director Severin announced that she did not receive her Board packet in time to review the subject item.

AGM of Management Services Dave Collins stated that the incorrect version was inadvertently included in the Board packet, and handed out the Vehicle Policy proposed for adoption. He also explained that this updated policy has been discussed with and approved by the Bargaining Unit.

The following was taken regarding Consent Calendar item C-1-d:

• C-1-d
  Authorization to Enter into Exchange Agreement with the City of Oakland: Oakland Regional Trails
  By motion of Director Lane, seconded by Director Skinner, item C-1-d was continued to a future Board Meeting by a unanimous vote.

AGM of Land Acquisition Bob Doyle gave a presentation outlining the history behind this agenda item, stating that the District originally began negotiations with the City of Oakland in 1975. He also explained the proposed action by staff, recognizing that this item will be continued to a future Board meeting.

Several members of the Shepherd Canyon Homeowner's Association addressed the Board, expressing unanimous opposition to the proposed action as recommended by staff. It was also announced by an association member that a lawsuit against the Park District was delivered to the Clerk of the Board at the start of the Open Session.

The Board requested that staff provide them the following:

• The City of Oakland's plans for the property;
• A written background report, to include responses to the various concerns presented by the Shepherd Canyon Homeowners' Association members at this meeting.

Vice-President Wieskamp also asked staff to ensure that President Sutter is informed of the day's testimonies as this particular item concerns his ward. AGM Doyle also confirmed that it is staff's intention to notify the homeowners association when this topic will be presented to the Board again, and that staff from the City of Oakland will also be invited so that they may present their position on the matter.

2. GENERAL MANAGER

• C-2-a
  Resolution of Support for Director Ayn Wieskamp's Candidacy as Special District Alternate Representative on the Alameda Local Agency Formation Commission
  By motion of Director Severin, seconded by Director Siden, item C-2-a was unanimously approved.
  Resolution No. 2007-9-223 (Attached)

3. BOARD AND STAFF REPORTS

a. Actions Taken by Other Jurisdictions Affecting the Park District

GM Pat O'Brien provided an update of the Canyon Oaks Development, stating that the City Council of Richmond recently approved the next phase of development and certified the EIR and the General Plan Amendment. He explained that the agreement provides for 360 individual home-sites on 320 acres south of San Pablo Dam Road, with 20 acres set aside for development, while the remaining 300 reserved as open space. GM O'Brien added that the District would be provided emergency vehicle access to Wildcat Canyon Regional Park through this property.

4. GENERAL MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

GM O'Brien called on Community Relations Manager Carol Johnson, who introduced members of the Public Affairs staff. Public Information Supervisor Shelly Lewis gave a presentation on upcoming projects by the division, emphasizing the division's new initiative called "Media, Technology and New Partnerships" initiative.

Director Lane asked that in the future, copies of various District publications be distributed to all Board members.
GM O'Brien announced the election of District Sanitation Supervisor Dennis Waespi as Board President of the Castro Valley Sanitary District, and also noted that construction has started on the Tidewater Phase 1 project.

Director Skinner, in a comment related to the lack of sign-ups of a Tilden Nature Adventure Camp session, asked if it was a regular occurrence and relayed a public perception that there is a lack of summer camp programs offered in the area.

GM Pat O'Brien relayed comments from teacher-attendees of the Educators Academy courses stating that it was one of the best programs they have attended. Director Siden agreed, adding that he had received similar feedback from teachers. He also commended the District for offering disabled-accessible recreation programs and for seniors/relatives caring for kin-children.

Director Lane noted the report of feral sheep at Coyote Hills, and acknowledged District-retiree Maryanne Canaparo for her continued support of the Cajun Zydeco Festival. She also noted that she was planning on attending the Tilden Cow Barn dedication.

5. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CLOSED SESSION

Vice-President Wieskamp noted the announcements she made pertaining to the Closed Session at the start of this meeting.

6. BOARD COMMENTS

Director Lane reported on meetings attended and made the following announcements:

• She shared the following publications: a flyer on the Gateway to Mt. Diablo project dedication, a page from Diablo Magazine featuring Save Mt. Diablo/Moonlight on the Mountain Event, and a copy of the Monthly Sentinel publication showing a picture of Shadow Cliffs (she stated that the editor is very supportive of the District) and a column she wrote regarding the Concord Naval Weapons Station;
• She will not attend the Concord City Council meeting this evening, where applicants to the vacant council position will be interviewed, but added that she is currently working with staff on the public benefit conveyance letter pertaining to CNWS which is due later in September;
• She thanked District staff for the new Measure AA Extension brochure;
• She stated that during the last Board field trip, she asked staff to give her a report on the status of the burn repair at MLK, and a date as to when it is expected to be completed.

Director Radke reported on meetings attended and made the following announcements:

• He asked whether the October 2, 2007 Board meeting and October 3, 2007 Finance Committee meeting will be cancelled due to Board members' attendance to various conferences (October 2 is scheduled, October 3 is cancelled);
• He attended the Save Mt. Diablo's Moonlight on the Mountain event;
• He attended the opening of the new George Miller bridge, stating that the celebrations began at the District's Martinez Regional Shoreline;
• He showed a copy of the East Contra Costa Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) agreement showing himself and GM O'Brien as part of the signatories. Director Radke also commended Roger Epperson on his help in making the event a success, and gave recognition to AGM Doyle and Environmental Planning Manager Brad Olson for their extensive work in the HCP;
• He attended a meeting with Senator Torlakson, together with Director Lane, GM O'Brien, and AGM Doyle;
• He will address the Martinez Rotary on September 5;
• He will attend the Bay Point Community Walk on September 8;
• He is planning to attend a September 13 workshop in Concord, to be hosted by staff from Gov. Schwarzenegger's Task Force on the Delta.

Director Skinner reported on meetings attended and announced the following:

• She attended the Labor Day picnic at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Shoreline sponsored by the Central Alameda County Labor Council. She added that attendance was good, exposing more people to our parks.
• She stated that District staff should be ready to respond to members of PIDO, who will be attending the next Ecology Committee meeting, regarding their request that the District give adequate public notice on its plans to spray at Pt. Isabel. AGM of Planning and Stewardship Mike Anderson stated that the District, pursuant to their request, will provide a 5-day notification before spraying is conducted, with a 3-day window for the actual spraying, due to the unpredictability of the weather. He added that the first window starts on September 13, and that if spraying is not conducted, staff will again start the notification process with a 5-day notice and 3-day window;
• She expressed her appreciation of being provided water at Board meetings, but requested that instead of plastic bottles, pitchers be used.

Director Severin reported on meetings attended and made the following announcements:

• She attended the Executive Committee meeting on August 25, and the Moonlight on the Mountain event;
• She will be interviewing her appointee-candidate for the Park Advisory Committee on September 5;
• She reported that Save the Bay is promoting the possibility of forming a Special District;
• She reported taking a San Lorenzo activist to Middle Harbor Park, who pointed out that the elevators were not working. She also stated that the cement walkways were hard to navigate, and asked how it may be addressed. District Counsel Ted Radosevich confirmed that park staff is aware of the situation, although it is the Port of Oakland's responsibility to address these problems; Director Severin asked that these concerns be brought forward at the next meeting with the Port, especially since these are accessibility issues.
• Regarding the Cajun Zydeco Festival, she suggested that the Board be provided event and parking tickets, especially since it is a District event.

Director Siden reported on meetings attended and announced the following:

• He attended the Alameda Point trail opening and commended park staff and Public Affairs for the press coverage; He attended Moonlight on the Mountain event, the Day in the Park at Camp Arroyo, and the Central Alameda County Labor Council Labor Day picnic at Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Shoreline;
• He will be attending the EDAB meeting in Walnut Creek with GM O'Brien and a workshop in the afternoon regarding the Delta on September 13;
• During the last Commonwealth Club meeting, he watched a presentation on "Time to Save the Bay Again". He added that with Assemblywoman Loni Hancock's upcoming program on September 19, staff should get an analysis of what is being proposed for Save the Bay as it relates to the District. GM O'Brien indicated that there was talk of forming a large assessment district covering all of the Bay Area counties in the past, but as new information is gained, staff would share it with the Board.

Director Wieskamp reported on meetings attended and made the following announcements:

• She attended the Day in the Park event, and enjoyed seeing the kids who actually use the facility;
• She attended the LAFCO annual conference in Sacramento and added that the CEQA and transportation planning sessions were interesting;
• She attended a local meeting in Livermore regarding regional rail transportation;
• She asked that staff respond to a letter received from Ms. Celeste Garamendi regarding the Tesla property;
• Regarding Dale Turner's retirement event on Thursday, she requested that staff prepare a proclamation;
• She plans to attend the Special District meeting on September 12;
• The Diamond in the Rough event is coming up on October 8, with several local artists donating their artwork;
• She referenced an inspirational article in the Chronicle regarding 4-wheel Bob, a wheelchair rider;
• She stated that she is not leaving town until October 28th, contrary to previous communications.

D. PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were no public comments at this time.

E. ADJOURNMENT

The Board Meeting was adjourned at 4:00 pm by Vice President Wieskamp.

Allen Pulido, Acting Clerk of the Board

Attachments:
Visitors Log
Resolution Nos. 2007-9-212 through 2007-9-223
Board Committee Reports

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