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Special Meeting at 5 p.m., Regular Meeting at 7 p.m.

THIS MEETING WILL BE VIA TELECONFERENCE ONLY

1. The meeting can be viewed in real-time at: https://openspace.zoom.us/j/83199809879 or listen to the meeting by dialing (669) 900-6833 or (346) 248-7799 (Webinar ID 83199809879).

2. Members of the public may provide written or oral comments by submitting a public comment form at: https://www.openspace.org/public-comment

  • Comments on matters not on the agenda must be submitted prior to the time the board president calls for public comments.
  • Comments on agenda items must be submitted prior to the time public comment on the agenda item is closed.
  • All comments shall be subject to the same rules as would otherwise govern speaker comments at the board of directors meeting.
  • All written comments or requests to speak must be submitted via the public comment form. Comments via text or social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) will not be accepted.
  • Any comments received after the deadline, will be provided to the Board after the meeting.
Agenda
20210908_BOD_agenda_21-27.pdf
Agenda Packet
20210825_BOD_minutes_DRAFT.pdf
20210908_Claims.pdf
20210908_MAAProjectPrioritizationCriteria_R-21-119.pdf
20210908_MooreFoundationGrant_R-21-116.pdf
Meeting Agenda

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

ROLL CALL

1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION. Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)

Title of Employee:   

Controller

General Counsel

General Manager

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS. Government Code Section 54957.6

Agency designated representatives: Board Appointee Evaluation Committee (Directors Holman, Riffle, and Kersteen-Tucker )  

Unrepresented Employees:   

Controller

General Counsel

General Manager

ADJOURNMENT

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

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

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 August 25, 2021 Board meeting minutes

2. Claims Report

3. Application for Grant Funding from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation (R-21-116)

Staff Contact: Deborah Hirst, Grants Program Manager, Administrative Services

General Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt a  resolution authorizing the General Manager to submit a grant application to the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and to enter into a grant funding agreement for up to $1,000,000 to support the planning and design of the Highway 17 Wildlife and Regional Trail Crossings and Trail Connections Project.

BOARD BUSINESS

Public comment on agenda items at the time each item is considered by the Board of Directors. Written public comments will be provided to the Board prior to the meeting and posted on the District’s website at www.openspace.org. The names of all commenters will be read into the record.

4. Prioritization Criteria for Measure AA Projects(R-21-119)

Staff Contact: Ana Ruiz, General Manager

General Manager’s Recommendation: Review, update if needed, and affirm Measure AA project prioritization criteria, including the weighting and project screening methodology.

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. Agenda is subject to change of order.

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.