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Meeting starts at 6:00 PM

The Bear Creek Stables Ad Hoc Committee meeting will be held in person at the District’s Administrative Office. As a courtesy to interested members of the public, the meeting may also be accessed via Zoom.

 

PUBLIC ATTENDANCE OPTIONS

1. In person at the Midpen Administrative Office: the Board Room is open to the public during all Committee meetings.

2. Remotely via Zoom: Join the meeting conference by clicking this link: https://openspace.zoom.us/j/89392329232

3. By phone: dial (669) 900-6833 or (346) 248-7799 and enter the Meeting ID: 893 9232 9232

SUBMITTAL OF PUBLIC COMMENTS

Members of the public may submit written comments to be provided to the Committee, 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:
    • In-person attendance: submit a request via the paper-based public comment form at the meeting.
    • 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 Committee after the meeting.

The Bear Creek Stables Ad Hoc Committee Purpose and Charge:

• Work with community members with experience in areas identified by the Board, including stables operation, programming, and maintenance; architecture, landscape architecture, and engineering; equine community programming; and fundraising; to explore and develop potential additional options for long-term stables operation.

• Evaluate and present options for full Board consideration consistent with the Board approved Bear Creek Stables Goals as outlined in the 2017 Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve Plan:

  • Emphasize the protection of the site’s natural resources;
  • Maximize public benefits by broadening public access and use of the facility, and;  
  • Develop a viable plan that is financially feasible for both a tenant and District.
  • Work with elected officials to support the stables.
Agenda
20241016_BCS Ad Hoc Agenda.pdf
Meeting Agenda

6:00 BEAR CREEK STABLES AD HOC COMMITTEE

ROLL CALL

COMMITTEE MEMBERS: GLEASON, HOLMAN, RIFFLE

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

This portion of the agenda is for members of the public to comment on items not on the agenda but within the Ad Hoc Committee’s specific purpose and charge, as described above. There will be no action by the Committee on items not on the agenda. Individuals are limited to one comment during this section.

REVIEW OF AGENDA

1. AD HOC COMMITTEE BUSINESS

A. Welcome and Opening Remarks

B. Update from Focused Working Group #1 – Operations and Programming

C. Update from Focused Working Group #2 – Site Design, Architecture, and Engineering

D. Update from Focused Working Group #3 – Fundraising and Partnerships

E. Finalize Ad Hoc Committee Recommendation(s) for Full Board Consideration

F. Discuss November 20, 2024 Board Meeting Agenda and Report Structure

G. Public Comments on Items 1A and 1F

H. Ad Hoc Committee Discussion

8:30 ADJOURNMENT

*Times are estimated and items may appear earlier or later than listed. Agenda is subject to 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. The agenda and any additional written materials are also available on the District’s website at http://www.openspace.org.

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.