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5:00PM - Closed Session

7:00PM - Regular Meeting

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) Board meetings are held in person at the District’s Administrative Office, and by teleconference pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.

PUBLIC ATTENDANCE OPTIONS
1. In person at the Midpen Administrative Office: the Board Room is open to the public during meetings of the Board of Directors. 
2. Remotely via Zoom: Join the meeting conference by clicking this link: https://openspace.zoom.us/j/86823205241
3. By phone: dial (669) 900-6833 or (346) 248-7799 and enter the Meeting ID:  868 2320 5241

SUBMITTAL OF PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the public may submit written comments to be provided to the Board, or register to make oral comments, as follows:

  • Written comments may be submitted via the public comment form at: https://www.openspace.org/public-comment.
  • Requests to provide oral comment must be submitted prior to the time when public comment on the agenda item is closed as follows:
    o In-person attendance: submit a request via the paper-based public comment form at the meeting.
    o Remote attendance: submit a request through the public comment form at: https://www.openspace.org/public-comment.
  • Any comments received after the deadline will be provided to the Board after the meeting.
Agenda
0 - 20241009_BOD_Agenda_24-27.pdf
Agenda Packet
1 - 20240925_BOD_Minutes_DRAFT.pdf
2 - 20241009_Claims.pdf
3 - 20241009_SFOSiteSelection_R-24-121.pdf
4 - 20241009_HawthornsHistoricComplexLowerBarnPartnership_R-24-122.pdf
Meeting Agenda

5:00 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT – CLOSED SESSION

ROLL CALL

1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: San Mateo County APNs: 066-093-080, 066-093-090, 066-093-100, 066-093160, 066-093-170, 066-093-250, 066-093-260
Agency Negotiator: Allen Ishibashi, Real Property Manager
Negotiating Party: Mike Hayes, Rabo Bank Agri-Finance
Under Negotiation: Purchase Terms 

2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: San Mateo County APNs: 080-360-010
Agency Negotiator: Kelly Hyland, Sr. Real Property Agent and Jasmine Leong, Real Property Agent I
Negotiating Party: Gary Loebner, Trustee
Under Negotiation: Purchase Terms 

ADJOURNMENT

7:00 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT

ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCE OUT OF CLOSED SESSION

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the agenda is for members of the public to comment on items not on the agenda; however, the Brown Act (Open Meeting Law) does not allow action by the Board of Directors on items not on the agenda. Individuals are limited to one comment during this section.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

Swearing in of Measure AA Bond Oversight Committee Members

Introduction of Staff
     • Robert Morrison, IT Technician I

CONSENT CALENDAR
All items on the Consent Calendar may be approved without discussion by one motion. Board members, the General Manager, and members of the public may request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar during consideration of the Consent Calendar. 

1. Approve the September 25, 2024 meeting minutes

2. Claims Report  

BOARD BUSINESS
Public comment on agenda items is received at the time each item is considered by the Board of Directors. 

3. Skyline Field Office Project – Site Selection Criteria (R-24-121) 

Staff Contact: Galli Basson, Planner III, Planning Department
General Manager’s Recommendations: Review and confirm or amend the proposed site selection criteria that will be used for evaluating, scoring, and ranking facility sites to either build a new and/or renovate the existing Skyline Field Office.

4. Informational Presentation on the Hawthorns Historic Complex Lower Barn Partnership Feasibility Work (R-24-122)  

Staff Contact: Galli Basson, Planner III, Planning Department
General Manager’s Recommendations: Receive an informational presentation on the feasibility work for the partnership to re-use the Hawthorns Historic Complex Lower Barn. No formal Board action is required. 

INFORMATIONAL REPORTS – Reports on compensable meetings attended. Brief reports or announcements concerning activities of District Directors and staff; opportunity to refer public or Board questions to staff for information; request staff to report to the Board on a matter at a future meeting; or direct staff to place a matter on a future agenda. Items in this category are for discussion and direction to staff only. No final policy action will be taken by the Board.

A. Committee Reports
B. Staff Reports
C. Director Reports 

ADJOURNMENT 

*Times are estimated and items may appear earlier or later than listed. The Agenda is subject to a change of order.

 In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the District Clerk at (650) 691-1200. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

Written materials relating to an item on this Agenda that are considered to be a public record and are distributed to Board members less than 72 hours prior to the meeting, will be available for public inspection at the District’s Administrative Office located at 5050 El Camino Real, Los Altos, California 94022. 

Recording

Regular Meeting agendas are posted 72 hours prior to the meeting. Special Meeting agendas are posted at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings take place at the District Administrative Office - 5050 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA 94022

Meeting minutes are generally available two to four weeks after a Board meeting. Please note that formal meeting minutes are not taken at Committee meetings or some Special Meetings of the Board (that is, study sessions or public workshops). See Midpen meeting minutes.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the District Clerk at clerk@openspace.org or 650-691-1200. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.