Additional Information
REVISED AGENDA
5:00 PM Special Meeting - Study Session
7:00 PM 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
- 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/88903534331
- By phone: dial (669) 900-6833 or (346) 248-7799 and enter the Meeting ID: 889 0353 4331
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
5:00 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT – STUDY SESSION
ROLL CALL
1. Overview of the Hawthorns Area Plan Public Access Working Group Recommendations and Public Feedback with an Additional Consideration Regarding Trail Segments #16 and 17 (R-25-23)
Staff Contact: Tina Hugg, Senior Planner, Planning Department and Ashley Mac, Planner III, Planning Department
General Manager’s Recommendations:
1. Receive a presentation on the Hawthorns Area Public Access Working Group’s (PAWG) recommendations and a summary of public feedback received to date. The purpose of this meeting is to present extensive information to the Board of Directors (Board) to help the Board absorb the information prior to making any decisions. An action by the Board to consider accepting the PAWG recommendations, with any Board-directed modifications, and directing the General Manager to incorporate them into the public access component of the Hawthorns Area Plan is scheduled to occur at a subsequent public meeting.
2. Consider and provide feedback on an alternative trail alignment to Trail Segments #16 and 17.
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
• Alex Rodriguez, Open Space Technician
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDA
• Smith Family Trust Property Addition to Redwood Park, Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve
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 February 12, 2025 meeting minutes
2. Claims Report
BOARD BUSINESS
Public comment on agenda items is received at the time each item is considered by the Board of Directors.
3. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Program Update (R-25-24)
Staff Contact: Susanna Chan, District ADA Coordinator and Assistant General Manager, General Manager’s Office
General Manager’s Recommendation: Receive a progress report on implementation of the ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Update. 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
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT – CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
A. Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): (one potential case)
B. Significant exposure to litigation, Section 54956.9(d)(2): (one potential case)
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.
