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.
1. In-person at the District Administrative Office – 5050 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA 94022.
2. Viewing the meeting in real-time at https://openspace.zoom.us/j/81972646573 or listening to the meeting by dialing (669) 900-6833 or (346) 248-7799 (Meeting ID 819 7264 6573).
Members of the public may submit written comments to be provided to the board or register to make oral comments as follows:
• Requests to provide oral comment must be submitted prior to the time public comment on the agenda item is closed.
• Requests to provide oral comments may be made by:
9:00 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT – BOARD RETREAT
ROLL CALL
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
BOARD BUSINESS
Public comment on agenda items at the time each item is considered by the Board of Directors.
1. Informational Presentation - Peninsula Open Space Trust Strategic Plan Overview
Staff Contact: Ana Ruiz, General Manager
General Manager’s Recommendation: Informational presentation to the Board from President Walter Moore; no board action required.
2. 2022 Environmental Scan and Fiscal Year 2023-24 Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives (R-22-137)
Staff Contact: Ana Ruiz, General Manager
General Manager’s Recommendation: Consider the results of the 2022 Environmental Scan and review, update if needed, and adopt the Fiscal Year 2023-24 (FY24) Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives to guide the development of the FY24 Budget and Capital Improvement and Action Plan (CIAP).
3. Board Policy for Closing Measure AA Portfolios and Amending the Expenditure Plan (R-22-138)
Staff Contact: Ana Ruiz, General Manager
General Manager’s Recommendation: Approve a new Board Policy for Closing Measure AA Portfolios and Amending the Expenditure Plan.
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDA
• Progress Update on Measure AA Commitments
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.
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.
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.
