Additional Information
6:00 PM - Special Meeting
7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
REVISED AGENDA
TELECONFERENCE NOTICE
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, Subdivision (b), Director Kersteen-Tucker will participate from 776 Buena Vista St. Moss Beach, CA 94038. This Notice and Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location. Accessibility to and public comment from this address will be provided as required by Government Code Section 54953(b)(3).
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
- In person at the Midpen Administrative Office: the Board Room is open to the public during meetings of the Board of Directors.
- Remotely via Zoom: Join the meeting conference by clicking this link:
https://openspace.zoom.us/j/87832569930 - By phone: dial (669) 900-6833 or (346) 248-7799 and enter the Meeting ID: 878 3256 9930
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:
- In-person attendance: submit a request via the paper-based public comment form at the meeting.
- 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.
Meeting Agenda
6:00 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT – CLOSED SESSION
ROLL CALL
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: San Mateo County APNs: 066-093-100 and -170
Agency Negotiator: Kelly Hyland, Sr. Real Property Agent
Negotiating Party: Michael Hayes, Rabo Bank
Under Negotiation: Purchase Terms
ADJOURNMENT
7:00 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
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
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Introduction of Staff
• Cece Gerstenbacher, Planner II
• Alyssa Cano, Planner I
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 January 22, 2025 meeting minutes
2. Claims Report
3. Contract Amendment for Questa Engineering Corporation for Additional Services for a Vehicle Bridge Crossing and Slide Repair Project in La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve (R-25-19)
Staff Contact: Leigh Guggemos, Capital Project Manager III, Engineering and Construction Department
General Manager’s Recommendations:
1. Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract amendment with Questa Engineering Corporation for additional design and surveying to support the selection and delivery of a prefabricated steel bridge in the amount of $25,575, bringing the contract base amount to a not-to-exceed total of $175,575.
2. Authorize an additional contingency of $2,558 to be reserved for unanticipated issues, bringing the total contingency to $17,558 and the total not-to-exceed contract amount to $193,133.
4. Award of Contract for Firewall (R-25-20)
Staff Contact: Owen Sterzl, IT Program Administrator, Information Systems and Technology
General Manager’s Recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to award a threeyear contract with Palo Alto Networks, via license service provider Savant Solutions procured through the State of California Software Licensing Program (SLP) Contract cooperative purchasing agreement, in an amount not-to-exceed $249,310 for new firewalls and implementation services.
5. Addendum to the Ravenswood Bay Trail Memorandum of Understanding with the City of East Palo Alto to distribute installation and operational obligations related to a new San Francisco Bay Trail public access entrance via Rutgers Street (R-2521)
Staff Contact: Brian Malone, Assistant General Manager, General Manager’s Office
General Manager’s Recommendation: Authorize an addendum to the Ravenswood Bay Trail Memorandum of Understanding with the City of East Palo Alto addressing the installation, maintenance and operation of a new Rutgers Street entrance point to the San Francisco Bay Trail to enhance access for adjacent East Palo Alto residents.
BOARD BUSINESS
Public comment on agenda items is received at the time each item is considered by the Board of Directors.
6. Oral Presentation - Exploring Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District’s Public Mapping Resources
Staff Contact: Casey Hiatt, Information Systems & Technology Manager
General Manager’s Recommendations: No Board action required.
7. Annual Ombudsperson Summary Report for Activities from January through December 2024 and Summary of Ombudsperson Program Improvements (R-2522)
Staff Contact: Lori Low, Public Affairs Manager, Public Affairs Department
General Manager’s Recommendations:
1. Review and accept a report from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Ombudspersons regarding Ombudsperson inquiries received in 2024.
2. Receive an overview of the Ombudsperson Program Improvements, including administrative procedural changes, which reflect the feedback received from the Ombudspersons.
3. Adopt amendments to the Ombudsperson Application, to update current communication channels, and the Ombudsperson Program description to clarify the engagement procedures and reporting requirements.
4. Accept the resignation of District Ombudsperson Bob Rosenberg.
5. Extend the terms of Ombudspersons Lisa Zadek and Kristen Yawitz through December 2025.
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.
