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The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) Committee 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 all Committee meetings.
     2. Remotely via Zoom: Join the meeting conference by clicking this link: https://openspace.zoom.us/j/83338784927
     3. By phone: dial (669) 900-6833 or (346) 248-7799 and enter the Meeting ID: 833 3878 4927

SUBMITTAL OF PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the public may submit written comments to be provided to the Committee, 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 Committee after the meeting.
Agenda
0 - 20240516_LFPAC_AGENDA.pdf
Agenda Packet
1 - 20240312_Minutes_LFPAC-DRAFT.pdf
2 - 20240516_ProposedAmendmentstoMROSDOrdinance_R-24-59.pdf
3 - 20240516_BearCreekRedwoodsPhaseIITrailNaming_R-24-60.pdf
Meeting Agenda

2:00 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT LEGISLATIVE, FUNDING, AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

ROLL CALL

COMMITTEE MEMBERS: CYR, GLEASON, KERSTEEN-TUCKER

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

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 Committee on items not on the agenda. Individuals are limited to one comment during this section.

1. Approve the March 12, 2024 Legislative, Funding, And Public Affairs Committee Meeting Minutes

2. Proposed Amendments to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Ordinance (R-24-59)
Staff Contact: Brad Pennington, Area Superintendent, Visitor Services Department
General Manager’s Recommendation:
     1. Forward the proposed Ordinance amendments to the full Board of Directors for a first reading.
     2. Forward the proposed additions to the Bail Schedule to the full Board of Directors for consideration and approval.

3. Selection of trail names for Phase II Trail Segments at Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve, renaming of the Alma Trail, and naming of the existing ADA-accessible path through the Alma Cultural Landscape Area (R-24-60)
Staff Contact: Mattea Ottoboni, Planner II, Planning Department and Tyler Smith, Planner II, Planning Department
General Manager’s Recommendation:
     1. Review and affirm renaming the existing Alma Trail in western Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve as Upper Pete Siemens Trail
     2. Review and affirm the following recommended trail names for Phase II Trail segments:
          a. Segment 1 – Lower Pete Siemens Trail
          b. Segment 3 – Toad Hollow Trail
          c. Segment 4 – Oak Knoll Trail
          d. Segment 5 – Myotis Trail
          e. Segment 6 – Beaver Trail
          f. Segment 7 – Salamander Springs Trail
          g. Segment 9 – Radio Hill Trail
          h. Existing ADA-accessible path – Almadale Trail
     3. Review and select a preferred trail name for the following Phase II Trail segments:
          a. Segment 2 – Webb Mill Trail or Thimbleberry Trail
          b. Segment 8 – Aqueduct Trail or Big Eared Bat Trail
     4. Forward a recommendation to consider approval of all the proposed new trail names to the full Board of Directors.

ADJOURNMENT

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.