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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 be conducted in a hybrid manner. Individuals can attend in-person or via Zoom. Some board members may be teleconferencing into the meeting via a virtual platform. Members of the public can listen to the meeting and participate using the following methods.

  1. In-person at the Midpen Administrative Office – 5050 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA 94022.
  2. Viewing the meeting in real-time at https://openspace.zoom.us/j/86006133546 or listening to the meeting by dialing (669) 900-6833 or (346) 248-7799 (Meeting ID 860 0613 3546).


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: o Leaving a message at 650-772-3614.
    • Submitting a request through the public comment form at: https://www.openspace.org/public-comment for those attending via Zoom.
    • Submitting a request via the paper-based public comment form at the meeting for those attending in-person.
  • Written comments may be submitted via the public comment form at: https://www.openspace.org/public-comment.
  • Comments via text or social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) will not be accepted.
  • All comments shall be subject to the same rules as would otherwise govern speaker comments at the board of directors meeting.
  • Any comments received after the deadline, will be provided to the Board after the meeting.
Agenda
20221214_BOD_AGENDA_22-30.pdf
Agenda Packet
20221214_ProclamationMarilynBauriedel.pdf
20221214_ProclamationReneeFitzsimons.pdf
20221214_ProclamationCydneyBieber.pdf
20221214_Claims.pdf
20221214_Continue Teleconf Board Meetings_R-22-148.pdf
20221214_LegislativeProgram_R-22-142.pdf
20221214_NollTamContractAmendment_R-22-143.pdf
20221214_SantaCruzKangarooRatHabitatAssessmentandBotanicalSurveys_R-22-144.pdf
20221214_BoardPolicyUpdates_R-22-147.pdf
a1_1.03_Board_Agenda_BlueSheetREVISED_20221214.pdf
20221214_FinancingAuthorityAnnualReport2022_R-22-146.pdf
20221214_WildlandFireResiliencyProgramAddendum_R-22-145.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 LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION –
Initiation of litigation (1 case) Government Code 54956.9(d)(4)

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION –
Government Code 54956.9(d)(1) (2 cases)
San Mateo County Farm Bureau v. County of San Mateo et al., San Mateo County Case No. 22-CIV-04510
Pamela Ashford v. Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, Santa Clara County Case No. 22CV407741

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

  • Galli Basson, Planner III
  • Jeff Butterworth, Environmental Education Specialist

Proclamations recognizing:

  • Docent Naturalist Marilyn Bauriedel
  • Interpretation & Education Program Manager Renée Fitzsimons
  • Public Affairs Specialist II Cydney Bieber

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. Claims Report

2. Teleconferenced Board Meetings Pursuant to the Brown Act and Assembly Bill 361 (R-22-148)

Staff Contact: 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.

3. 2023 Legislative Program (R-22-142)

Staff Contact: Joshua Hugg, Governmental Affairs Specialist
General Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the 2023 Legislative Program as recommended by the Legislative, Funding, and Public Affairs Committee, with any final changes from the Board of Directors, to set the legislative priorities and policies for Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District.

4. Contract Amendment for Construction Administration and Lease Space Design Services for the Administrative Office Project located at 5050 El Camino Road, Los Altos, CA 94022 (R-22-143)

Staff Contact: Paul Kvam, Senior Capital Project Manager
General Manager’s Recommendation:
1. Authorize the General Manager to execute an amendment to the professional services contract with Noll + Tam Architects to provide additional construction administration support as well as lease space design services for the Administrative Office Project in the amount of $64,381, for an amended total contract amount of $2,033,522.

2. Authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $6,438 to address unforeseen issues, bringing the total not-to-exceed contract amount to $2,039,960.

5. Santa Cruz Kangaroo Rat Habitat Assessment and Botanical Surveys (R-22-144)
Staff Contact: Matt Sharp-Chaney, Resource Management Specialist II, Natural Resources
General Manager’s Recommendation:
1. Authorize the General Manager to enter into a multi-year contract for the base amount of $101,680 with Nomad Ecology of Martinez, California to conduct botanical surveys and a habitat assessment that will inform future development of a Habitat and Population Monitoring Plan for the critically imperiled Santa Cruz Kangaroo Rat.

2. Authorize a 15% contingency in the amount of $15,252 for unanticipated challenges in conducting field studies, bringing the total contract to a not-to-exceed amount of $116,932.

3. Authorize an allowance of $20,958 that would be reserved solely to conduct an additional year of botanical surveys, if deemed necessary, to adequately inform future actions to develop the habitat and population

6. Revisions to the Board Policy 1.03 Board Agenda and Board Policy 2.01 Guidelines for Board/Staff Working Relationship (R-22-147)
Staff Contact: Ana Ruiz, General Manager
General Manager’s Recommendation: Approve the proposed revisions to the Board Agenda and Guidelines for Board-Staff Working Relationships policies.

Time Certain – To Be Heard No Earlier Than 7:30 P.M.

ADJOURNMENT TO THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FINANCING AUTHORITY
 

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FINANCING AUTHORITY
 

ROLL CALL

7:30     1. Report on the full repayment of all amounts due by Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Financing Authority debt issues for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2022 (R-22-146)

Staff Contact: Andrew Taylor, Finance Manager
Controller’s Recommendation: Accept the report on the Financing Authority’s debt issuance.

ADJOURNMENT

RECONVENE TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT

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

7. Approval of Addendum to the Final Program Environmental Impact Report for the Wildland Fire Resiliency Program and Related Minor Project Modifications (R-22-145)

Staff Contact: Coty Sifuentes-Winter, Senior Resource Management Specialist, Natural Resources and Jared Hart, Senior Planner, Planning
General Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the Addendum to the certified Final Program Environmental Impact Report for the Wildland Fire Resiliency Program and related minor project modifications.

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.