Additional Information
7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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/88326250375 or listening to the meeting by dialing (669) 900-6833 or (346) 248-7799 (Meeting ID 883 2625 0375).
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 Submitting a request through the public comment form at: https://www.openspace.org/public-comment for those attending via Zoom.
o 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.
Meeting Agenda
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
BOARD BUSINESS
Public comment on agenda items at the time each item is considered by the Board of Directors.
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 November 8, 2022 Board meeting minutes
2. Claims Report
3. Teleconferenced Board Meetings Pursuant to the Brown Act and Assembly Bill 361 (R-23-16)
Staff Contact: Ana Ruiz, General Manager, Hilary Stevenson, General Counsel
General Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt a resolution affirming findings to continue remote teleconferenced public meetings, including as part of hybrid (remote/in-person) meetings, pursuant to AB 361.
4. Contract Amendment for Custodial Services at Five Staff Facility Offices (R-23-17)
Staff Contact: Joe Mackessy, Facilities Supervisor, Land & Facilities
General Manager’s Recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract amendment with Del Rey Building Maintenance to extend custodial services at the Administrative Office, Skyline Field Office, Coastal Area Outpost, Foothills Field Office, and South Area Office an additional six months at a cost of $48,000, bringing the total not-to-exceed contract amount to $96,000.
5. Contract Amendment for a Botanical Resource Survey - La Honda Phase II Trail Connections (R-23-18)
Staff Contact: Coty Sifuentes-Winter, Senior Resource Management Specialist, Natural
Resources Bryan Apple, Capital Projects Field Manager, Land & Facilities
General Manager’s Recommendation:
1. Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract amendment with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., of Oakland, California, to provide botanical resources support for the La Honda Phase II Trails, in the amount of $34,774, bringing the contract base amount to a not-to-exceed total of $126,761.
2. Authorize a 15% contingency of $5,216 to cover unforeseen conditions and complexities for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $131,977.
BOARD BUSINESS
Public comment on agenda items at the time each item is considered by the Board of Directors.
6. 50th Yearlong Anniversary Celebration Recap (R-23-20)
Staff Contact: Ryan McCauley, Public Affairs Specialist II, Public Affairs
General Manager’s Recommendation: Receive an informational report on activities related to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space’s 50th Anniversary public celebrations that occurred throughout 2022. No Board action required.
7. Second Reading and Adoption of Board Compensation Ordinance 23-01 (R-23-21)
Staff Contact: Hilary Stevenson, General Counsel
General Manager’s Recommendation:
1. Waive reading and adopt Ordinance 23-01 increasing Board member compensation from $105.00 to $115.50 per meeting pursuant to Public Resources Code section 5536.
2. Amend Board Policy 6.06 to reflect the increase in compensation resulting from the Board compensation ordinance.
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDA
• Update on MAA Portfolio #12 Middle Stevens Creek Trail
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.
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
