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Special meeting starts at 5:00 PM; Regular meeting starts at 7:00 PM* 

Consistent with Government Code section 54953(e) and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Resolution 21-33, and in light of the declared state of emergency, the meeting will not be physically open to the public and all members will be teleconferencing into the meeting via a virtual platform. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can listen to the meeting and participate using the following methods. 

THIS MEETING WILL BE VIA TELECONFERENCE ONLY 

1. The meeting can be viewed in real-time at: https://openspace.zoom.us/j/82270365821 or listen to the meeting by dialing (669) 900-6833 or (346) 248-7799 (Meeting ID 822 7036 5821). 

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. Requests to provide oral comments may be made by leaving a message at 650-772-3614. 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
20220810_BOD_Agenda_22-19.pdf
Agenda Packet
20220713_BOD_minutes_DRAFT.pdf
20220810_Claims.pdf
20220810_AB361TeleconferenceMeetings_R-22-88.pdf
20220810_FederalLegislativePositions_R-22-92.pdf
20220810_ExtendGrazingLeases_R-22-93.pdf
20220810_SWCAContractAmdt-P2S_R-22-94.pdf
20220810_SocialMedia_R-22-95.pdf
20220810_MRPOATerms_R-22-96.pdf
20220810_FYI_StevensCreekTrail.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 

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.

 

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

·         Introduction of staff

o   Alvaro Andaluz, Open Space Technician

o   Marie Lanka, Administrative Assistant

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 July 13, 2022 Board meeting minutes

2.

Claims Report

3.

Teleconferenced Board Meetings Pursuant to the Brown Act and Assembly Bill 361 (R-22-88)

 

Staff Contact: Ana Ruiz, General Manager and Hilary Stevenson, General Counsel

General Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt a resolution affirming findings on the continued need for remote teleconferenced public meetings pursuant to AB 361.

4.

Federal Legislative Positions for Consideration by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (R-22-92)

 

Staff Contact: Joshua Hugg, Governmental Affairs Specialist

General Manager’s Recommendation: Approve the recommended list of federal legislative positions for the 2021-22 federal legislative session as unanimously supported by the Legislative, Funding, and Public Affairs Committee.

5.

Two-year extensions and/or two-year leases of four conservation grazing units in properties located in Purisima Creek Redwoods and La Honda Creek Open Space Preserves (R-22-93)

Staff Contact: Susan Weidemann, Property Management Specialist II, Property Management, Land & Facilities Services Department

General Manager’s Recommendation:

1.      Adopt a Resolution authorizing the General Manager to extend the current conservation grazing lease for two years, with an option for a one-year extension, with the current tenant, Tom Pacheco, for the Bluebrush Ranch in Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve.

2.      Adopt a Resolution authorizing the General Manager to extend the current conservation grazing lease for two years, with an option for a one-year extension, with the current tenants, Doniga and Erik Markegard, for the Lone Madrone Ranch in La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve.

3.      Adopt a Resolution authorizing the General Manager to enter into a new two-year conservation grazing lease with an option for a one-year extension with current tenant, Vince Fontana, for the Lobitos Ridge Elkus Uplands and South Cowell conservation grazing areas located in Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve and combine these two properties into a single lease.

4.      Adopt a Resolution authorizing the General Manager to extend the current conservation grazing lease for two years, with an option for a one-year extension, with the current tenant, AGCO Hay, LLC, for the Driscoll Ranch in La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve.

6.

Contract Amendment for Purisima-to-the-Sea Trail and Parking Area Feasibility Study at Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve (R-22-94)

Staff Contact: Gretchen Laustsen, Senior Planner, Planning Department

General Manager’s Recommendation:

1.      Authorize the General Manager to amend a contract with SWCA Environmental Consultants of Half Moon Bay, California in the amount of $41,537 to conduct additional technical studies and support additional public engagement, bringing the total contract to a not-to-exceed amount of $328,537.

2.      Authorize a 15% contingency of $6,231 to cover unforeseen tasks beyond the current scope for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $334,768.

BOARD BUSINESS

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

7.

Approval of Terms of Employment, including Salary and Health Benefit Enhancements, for the Midpeninsula Rangers Peace Officers Association (R-22-96)

Staff Contact: Candice Basnight, Human Resources Manager

General Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the Terms of Employment, including Salary and Health Benefit Enhancements, for the Midpeninsula Rangers Peace Officers Association for a term ending June 30, 2023

8.

Informational Presentation on Social Media Program (R-22-95)

Staff Contact: Eleanor Raab, Public Affairs Specialist I, Public Affairs

General Manager’s Recommendation: Receive a staff report on the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District’s social media program. No Board action required.

INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDA

·         Stevens Creek Trail Overview

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.

 

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.