Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Committee meetings are held in person at the District’s Administrative Office, and by teleconference pursuant to Government Code Section 54953. Members of the public can attend and participate in the meeting 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/88060346647or listening to the meeting by dialing (669) 900-6833 or (346) 248-7799 (Meeting ID 825 0786 3877).
Members of the public may submit written comments to be provided to the Committee, 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:
5:00SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT – CLOSED SESSION
ROLL CALL
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency designated representatives: Ana Ruiz, General Manager, Brian Malone, Assistant General Manager, Jack Hughes, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
Employee organization: Midpeninsula Rangers Peace Officers Association
ADJOURNMENT
7:00 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
ANNOUNCE OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
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 May 10, 2023 meeting minutes
2. Claims Report
3. Award Two Contracts to Salinas Valley Barb Wire for Construction of Wildlife-Friendly Livestock Fencing for the Elkus/Lobitos Conservation Grazing Unit at Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve and the Lone Madrone Conservation Grazing Unit at La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve (R-23-76)
Staff Contact: Susan Weidemann, Property Management Specialist II, Land & Facilities Department, Property Management
General Manager’s Recommendation:
1. Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with Salinas Valley Barb Wire in the base amount of $114,756 with a 10% contingency amount of $11,476 to construct 5,000 feet of wildlife friendly livestock fencing for the Elkus/Lobitos conservation grazing unit in Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $126,232.
2. Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with Salinas Valley Barb Wire in the base amount of $223,985 with a 10% contingency amount of $22,399 to construct 8,000 feet of wildlife friendly livestock fencing for the Lone Madrone conservation grazing unit at La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $246,384.
BOARD BUSINESS Public comment on agenda items at the time each item is considered by the Board of Directors.
4. Basic Policy for the Coastside Protection Area – Review and Approval of the Policy Development Process (R-23-77)
Staff Contact: Susanna Chan, Assistant General Manager
General Manager’s Recommendation: As supported by the Legislative, Funding, and Public Affairs Committee: 1. Review and approve the process for incorporating the Coastside Protection Area into the Basic Policy in a manner consistent with the Coastal Service Plan. 2. Form an Ad Hoc Committee pursuant to Board Policy 1.04, Board Committee, to guide the process of incorporating the Coastside Protection Area into the Basic Policy.
5. Oral Presentation – Procurement Department Overview
Staff Contact: Procurement Program Manager Sarah Araya General Manager’s Recommendation: No Board action required.
6. Oral Presentation – Budget & Analysis Department Overview
Staff Contact: Budget & Analysis Manager Rafaela Oceguera General Manager’s Recommendation: No Board action required.
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.
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.
