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5:00PM - Closed Session

7:00PM - Regular Meeting

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) Board meetings are held in person at the District’s Administrative Office, and by teleconference pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.

PUBLIC ATTENDANCE OPTIONS
1. In person at the Midpen Administrative Office: the Board Room is open to the public during meetings of the Board of Directors.
2. Remotely via Zoom: Join the meeting conference by clicking this link: https://openspace.zoom.us/j/89618520293
3. By phone: dial (669) 900-6833 or (346) 248-7799 and enter the Meeting ID: 896 1852 0293

SUBMITTAL OF PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the public may submit written comments to be provided to the Board, or register to make oral comments, as follows:

  • Written comments may be submitted via the public comment form at: https://www.openspace.org/public-comment.
  • Requests to provide oral comment must be submitted prior to the time when public comment on the agenda item is closed as follows:
    o In-person attendance: submit a request via the paper-based public comment form at the meeting.
    o Remote attendance: submit a request through the public comment form at: https://www.openspace.org/public-comment.
  • Any comments received after the deadline will be provided to the Board after the meeting.
Agenda
0 - 20240925_BOD_Agenda_24-26.pdf
Agenda Packet
1 - 20240911_BOD_Minutes_DRAFT.pdf
2 - 20240925_Claims.pdf
3 - 20240925_FY24YearEndReport_R-24-116.pdf
4 - 20240925_PartnershipArgmtLittleButanoCreekFishPassage&HabitatProject_R-24-117.pdf
5 - 20240925_AOCHawthornsAlpineRoadResidenceDrivewayRepairs_R-24-118.pdf
7 - 20240925_AppointmentsforBOCCommitteeMembers_R-24-119.pdf
8 - 20240925_CompensationPhilosophyInfoPresentation_R-24-120.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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS. (Government Code Section 54957.6)
     Agency designated representatives: Board Appointee Evaluation Committee (Directors MacNiven, Cyr, and Riffle)
     Unrepresented Employees: Controller, General Counsel, General Manager

ADJOURNMENT

7:00 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT

ROLL CALL

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 September 11, 2024 meeting minutes

2. Claims Report

3. Annual Year-End Report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024 (R-24-116)
Staff Contact: Ana María Ruiz, General Manager, General Manager’s Office
General Manager’s Recommendation:
Informational item only. No Board action required.

4. Partnership Agreement for Little Butano Creek Fish Passage and Habitat Enhancement Project (R-24-117)
Staff Contact: David Liefert, Water Resources Specialist III, Natural Resources
General Manager’s Recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to enter a Partnership Agreement with the San Mateo Resource Conservation District for the completion of a fisheries restoration project on Cloverdale Ranch Open Space Preserve.

5. Award of Contract for Driveway Repairs at the Hawthorns Alpine Road Residence (R-24-118)
Staff Contact: Jean Chung, Property Management Specialist II, Land and Facilities
General Manager’s Recommendations:
     1. Award a contract to Always Paving Inc., of Hayward, California for Driveway Repairs at the Hawthorns Alpine Road Residence for a total base bid of $54,621 and additional alternative for base rock in the amount of $4,500.00, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $59,121.
     2. Authorize a 10% continency in the amount of $5,912 to be reserved for unanticipated issues, bringing the total not-to-exceed contract amount to $65,033.

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

6. Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Accomplishments Video
Staff Contact: Ana Ruiz, General Manager, General Manager’s Office
General Manager’s Recommendation: Oral presentation. No Board action required.

7. Appointment of Four Measure AA Bond Oversight Committee Members (R-24-119)
Staff Contact: Maria Soria, District Clerk/Assistant to the General Manager, General Manager’s Office
General Manager’s Recommendation: Select and appoint members to serve on the Measure AA Bond Oversight Committee for the four vacant positions from the candidates listed in the staff report.

8. Compensation Philosophy Informational Presentation (R-24-120)
Staff Contact: Rebecca Wolfe, Human Resources Supervisor
General Manager’s Recommendation: Receive a presentation from staff and discuss information relevant to and about Board Policy 2.03 Employee Compensation Guiding Principles, also referred to as the “compensation philosophy.” No formal Board action is 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. The Agenda is subject to a 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.

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.