The Board Meeting, which was held on January 8, 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 John Sutter.

ROLL CALL

Directors Present:
John Sutter, President
Ayn Wieskamp, Vice-President
Ted Radke, Treasurer
Doug Siden, Secretary
Carol Severin, Director
Beverly Lane, 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 2:00 p.m. by Board President John Sutter;

Staff Present Included:
Pat O'Brien, Tim Anderson, Dave Collins, Shelly Lewis, Dave Sumner, Ted Radosevich, Rosemary Cameron, Bob Doyle, Mike Anderson, Jim Tallerico, Isa Polte-Jones, Sharon Corkin, John Escobar, Brian Wiese, Anne Rockwell, Diane Althoff,

Outgoing Board President John Sutter addressed the Board and audience regarding his tenure as 2007 Board President, stating that it has been a challenging but enjoyable experience. Before Director Sutter turned the gavel over to incoming 2008 Board President Ayn Wieskamp, Board members praised Director Sutter on his professionalism and thanked him for his contributions as Board President.

Incoming Board President Ayn Wieskamp announced the rest of the officers for 2008:

Vice-President: Ted Radke
Treasurer: Doug Siden
Secretary: Nancy Skinner

A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

President Wieskamp announced a proposed addition to the meeting agenda - Item C-1-j: Authorization to Hire Mr. Eric Pfuehler as Legislative Administrative Manager at Step F of Management Pay Range MG-01

By motion of Director Radke, seconded by Director Severin, item C-1-j was added to the agenda by unanimous vote.

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

B. PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were no public comments at this time.

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

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

Directors present: Beverly Lane, Ted Radke, Carol Severin, Nancy Skinner, Doug Siden, John Sutter, Ayn Wieskamp.
Directors absent: None.

• C-1-a.
  Approval of District Check Listing for the Period of December 8, 2007 through December 21, 2007
  Resolution No. 2008 -1- 001 (Attached)
• C-1-b.
  Approval of the Minutes of the December 4, 2007 Board meeting

Director Radke stated that he was not in attendance at this meeting and will abstain from voting.

Director Sutter asked that the sentence on page 3 referencing his departure from the meeting be amended to add: "for the purpose of making a presentation on behalf of the District at a Board meeting of the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners regarding an issue related to the District's planned Gateway Park."

Director Lane stated that she will be sending the Clerk of the Board some minor revisions to the minutes.

• C-1-c.
  Authorization to Transfer Funds and Enter into a Contract for Groundwater Monitoring and
  Reporting in Redwood Regional Park
  Resolution No. 2008 -1- 002 (Attached)
• C-1-d.
  Authorization for the Acceptance of Bids for Brush Removal: Fuel Break
  Resolution No. 2008 -1- 003 (Attached)
• C-1-e.
  Acceptance of Bid for Tilden Park Merry-Go-Round Weatherization Project
  Resolution No. 2008 -1- 004 (Attached)
• C-1-f.
  Authorization to Renew the Contra Costa County Juvenile Community Services Program Contract
  Resolution No. 2008 -1- 005 (Attached)
• C-1-g.
  Authorization to Purchase 48 Drinking Fountains from Cal Steam Wholesale Plumbing Distributors
  Resolution No. 2008 -1- 006 (Attached)
• C-1-h.
  Approval of Reappointment of Alan Kaplan to the Park Advisory Committee
  Resolution No. 2008 -1- 007 (Attached)
• C-1-i.
  Authorization to Appropriate Funds, Transfer Funds and Augment the Construction Contingency for Installation of B South Ground Control Systems and Marshalling Area Timbering in the Hazel – Atlas Mine: Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve
  Resolution No. 2008 -1- 008 (Attached)

Director Sutter asked if staff will be able to expend Prop 12 funding prior to its expiration; Design Chief Althoff stated that staff is very aware of the tight timelines and anticipate making the deadlines for this and other projects under Prop 12.

• C-1-j.
  Authorization to Hire Mr. Eric Pfuehler as Legislative Administrative Assistant at Step F Of Management Pay Range MG-01
  Resolution No. 2008 -1- 009 (Attached)
• C-2-a.
  Authorization to Renew License Agreement (R/W X-918) with East Bay Municipal Utility District: Anthony Chabot Regional Park
  Resolution No. 2008-1-010 (Attached)
  Authorization to Renew License Agreement (R/W X-1010) with East Bay Municipal Utility District: Anthony Chabot Regional Park
  Resolution No. 2008 -1- 011 (Attached)

By motion of Director Radke, and seconded by Director Skinner, item C-2-a was unanimously approved.

AGM of Land Acquisition Bob Doyle explained that these license agreements are agreements for specific trail areas not included in the original master agreement for Lake Chabot due to the water district's liability concerns since these trails go into an operational zone around the dam.

• C-2-b.
  Authorization to Award a Contract to LFR Inc. for Design, Planning and Permitting Services to Construct the Berkeley Meadow Phase III Restoration Project: Eastshore State Park (REP)
  Resolution No. 2008-1-012 (Attached)

By motion of Director Skinner, and seconded by Director Severin, item C-2-b was unanimously approved.

AGM of Land Acquisition Bob Doyle explained that this item is a major component of the District's activities in Eastshore State Park as the lead for the State, and added that the District will be receiving over $1 million in funds from the Coastal Conservancy, with additional funds received from a development agreement for the resource enhancement project. Environmental Planning Review Manager Brad Olson continued with the presentation. In response to a question by Director Sutter regarding funding, Mr. Olson stated that while the State does not provide for maintenance, interest earned from the endowment from phases 1 and 2 may be used; AGM Doyle added that Measure CC does provide for the maintenance of the meadow, but not for other areas.

Director Sutter suggested that this funding need should be added to the list of discussion items with the state.

3. BOARD AND STAFF REPORT

a. Actions Taken by Other Jurisdictions Affecting the Park District

Chief of Parks Jack Kenny gave a report on damage caused by the storms from the weekend of January 4, 2008, stating that it has not been as extensive compared to 2006 and was limited to fallen trees and power lines, and minor erosion and flooding.

GM O'Brien discussed the other items listed on the staff report.

4. GENERAL MANAGER'S COMMENTS

Chief of Design and Construction Diane Althoff gave a presentation summarizing 2007 Capital Projects, and stated that from the period of October 2006 to October 2007, projects amounted to about $10 million, or double the previous years' level.

GM O'Brien updated the Board on various issues pertaining to Legislative Affairs, Planning/Stewardship Department, the Land, Legal and Operations Divisions.

5. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CLOSED SESSION

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

6. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

1. Legislative Committee (12/20/07) (Siden)

7. BOARD COMMENTS

Director Wieskamp spoke about a report on the District's greening initiative to be presented at the next Operations Committee meeting, and stated that she has been meeting with various staff to re-establish the "Park Green Committee" which will be charged with initiating projects for this coming year.  Director Wieskamp reiterated her interest in getting the District involved in more environmentally- friendly activities. 

Director Skinner reported on meetings attended.  Director Skinner

• Supports Director Wieskamp's "Greening" initiative;
• Attended the December 19 Ecology Committee meeting, where a number of people spoke about their various IPM experiences within their agencies.  She stated that she looked forward to changes with the District's IPM policy;
• Attended the Legislative Committee meeting on December 20;
• Visited Eastshore State Park where she observed burrowing and barn owls.  Citing a December 30th issue of the SF Chronicle where a listing of endangered species within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area was published, Director Skinner suggested the District list endangered species within its parklands, publish this on our website, and possibly have some activity to involve the public, with the overall goal of increasing awareness.

Director Severin reported on meetings attended.  Director Severin

• Attended the Ecology Committee meeting;
• Attended the retirement celebration for Ro Aguilar;
• Complimented staff on the 2008 District calendar;

Director Siden reported on meetings attended.  Director Siden

• Held his "Appreciation Coffee Meeting" with MLKing, Jr./Oyster Bay park staff, and announced that Park Supervisor Joan Suzio will be retiring in a few months;
• Met with a possible Park Advisory Committee nominee from San Leandro;
• Attended the Legislative Committee meeting;
• Attended Ro Aguilar's retirement reception;
• Spoke about the "Environmental Justice" article;
• Addressed the Rotary Club of Piedmont and Montclair;
• Will attend the upcoming meetings/events: Alameda County Mayors Conference, EDAB Reception, Oakland Leadership class, Environmental Summit of the Planning Conservation League in Sacramento, and the Alameda County CSDA.
• Commended staff on the 2008 District calendar.

Director Sutter reported on meetings attended.  Director Sutter

• Attended meetings of the Chabot Space and Science JPA, and reported that they have received a grant of over $1 million from the Moore Foundation to be used for operations and staff solely for fundraising and long-term planning activities;
• Will attend the upcoming Alameda County Mayors Conference.

Director Lane reported on meetings attended.  Director Lane 

• Hiked the Iron Horse Trail, and mentioned that the improvements from Danville to Alamo was featured in the Danville Weekly's "Successes of the Year";
• Visited Las Trampas/Rocky Ridge;
• Attended the retirement celebration for Ro Aguilar;
• Made some calls regarding Treat Bridge; spoke to Jim Kennedy who gave her an update on their current status in terms of funding, and another individual familiar with John Muir Hospital;
• Attended the Contra Costa County Mayors Conference where she and Director Radke gave a presentation on the 20th anniversary and proposed extension of Measure AA, where feedback was very positive.

Director Radke reported on meetings attended.  Director Radke

• Attended Ro Aguilar's retirement celebration;
• Presented at the Contra Costa County Mayors Conference with Director Lane, and noted that there was also considerable interest regarding maintenance issues;
• Will attend the Delta Science Center and Carquinez Preservation Trust meetings on January 9 and January 10, respectively, and noted that the Bay Trail and Ridge Trail Councils were jointly working on building public support for the "Carquinez Loop";
• Distributed a news article on the important role that mature trees play in the environment, and suggested that this perspective be used in the AA extension measure.

Director Wieskamp reported on meetings attended.  Director Wieskamp

• Attended Ro Aguilar's retirement party;
• Attended the Legislative Committee meeting;
• Will attend the Alameda Mayors Conference and LAFCO meetings;
• Will be working with AGM Escobar to schedule park tours, and will inform the Board members if a tour is scheduled in their respective wards;
• Asked for an update from staff on the Board room reconfiguration;
• Asked staff to present an update on the Dyer Road Conservation Easement;
• Stated that Bob Coomber has been nominated by Supervisor Scott Haggerty to the Park Advisory Committee.

D. PUBLIC COMMENTS

E. ADJOURNMENT

The Board Meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m. by President Wieskamp.

Allen Pulido, Clerk of the Board

Attachments:
Visitors Log
Resolution Nos. 2008-1-001 through 2008-1-012
Board Committee Reports

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