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Board Retreat #2

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9:30 AM

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.  

  1. Remotely via Zoom: Join the meeting conference by clicking this link:  https://openspace.zoom.us/j/86993916488  

  1. By phone: dial (669) 900-6833 or (346) 248-7799 and enter the Meeting ID:  869 9391 6488 

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: 

  • 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.   

  • Any comments received after the deadline will be provided to the Board after the meeting.  

Agenda
0 - 20250305_BOD_AGENDA_24-07.pdf
Agenda Packet
1 - 20250305_PreliminaryReviewFY26-28CIAP_R-25-25.pdf
2 - 20250305_ComprehensiveMAAProjectsList_R-25-26.pdf
3 - 20250305_DebriefBCSAdHocCommitteeProcessandFormation_R-25-27.pdf
Meeting Agenda

9:30 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT  

ROLL CALL

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

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

1. Preliminary Review of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 through Fiscal Year 2027-28 Capital Improvement and Action Plan (R-25-25)
Staff Contact: Ana Ruiz, General Manager
General Manager’s Recommendations:  
1. Review and affirm or amend the preliminary Fiscal Year 2025-26 through Fiscal Year 2027-28 Capital Improvement and Action Plan.  
2. If amended, direct the General Manager to reevaluate staff and resource capacity and, if needed, return to the full Board with any additional recommendations for further discussion and direction.  
3. Review and affirm or amend the proposed highest priority “Big Rocks” project list to further guide the organizational focus for the upcoming fiscal year.  

2. Comprehensive Measure AA Projects List (R-25-26)
Staff Contact: Susanna Chan, Assistant General Manager, General Manager’s Office
General Manager’s Recommendation: Receive an informational presentation on the draft Measure AA projects list.  No Board action required. 

3. Debrief of the Bear Creek Stables Ad Hoc Committee Process and Formation (R25-27)
Staff Contact: Ana Ruiz, General Manager, General Manager’s Office
General Manager’s Recommendation: Hold a debrief as requested by the Board to discuss the opportunities and challenges regarding the recent Bear Creek Stables Ad Hoc Committee Process and Formation. This is specifically a discussion about the process, not the outcomes or the subject matter of the Ad Hoc, to arrive at important takeaways that can inform next steps for future Ad Hoc Committee formations.   

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. 

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.