Additional Information
5:30PM - Closed Session
6:00PM - Study Session
7:00PM - 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
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/87280315772
3. By phone: dial (669) 900-6833 or (346) 248-7799 and enter the Meeting ID: 872 8031 5772
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.
Meeting Agenda
5:30 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 APN: 083-351-010
Agency Negotiator: Aaron Peth, Real Property Planner III
Negotiating Party: David Cline, Coldwell Banker
Under Negotiation: Purchase Terms
ADJOURNMENT
6:00 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT – STUDY SESSION
ROLL CALL
1. Study Session to Receive Early Feedback on Parking Area Design Guidelines (R-24-30)
Staff Contact: Susanna Chan, Assistant General Manager, Office of the General Manager
General Manager’s Recommendation: Review and provide feedback on draft elements of the Parking Area Design Guidelines, including overarching values and typologies.
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
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Introduction of Staff
• Hannah Wallis, Resource Management Specialist III
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 28, 2024 meeting minutes
2. Claims Report
3. Award of Contract to All Earth Geotechnical Engineering Inc., for Geotechnical Investigations and Engineering Design Services for the Pescadero Watershed Sediment Reduction Implementation Project, focused on Alpine Pond, within the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve (R-24-31)
Staff Contact: Meredith Manning, Watershed Specialist, Natural Resources Department
General Manager’s Recommendations:
1. Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with All Earth Geotechnical Engineering Inc., for the Pescadero Watershed Sediment Reduction Implementation Project for a base contract amount not-to-exceed $372,814 to complete geotechnical investigations, three dam concept plans, one road-stream crossing concept plan, and two final design plans suitable for bidding (dam and road-stream crossing).
2. Authorize a 10% contingency of $37,281 to be reserved for unanticipated issues, bringing the total not-to-exceed contract amount to $410,095.
4. Mitigation Cooperative Agreement at Miramontes Ridge Open Space Preserve with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) (R-24-32)
Staff Contact: Meredith Manning, Resource Management Specialist III, Natural Resources
General Manager’s Recommendations: Approve the proposed third-party compensatory mitigation project at Miramontes Ridge Open Space Preserve to restore 1.66 acres (953 linear feet) of riparian habitat along Madonna Creek and authorize the General Manager to negotiate a mitigation agreement with Caltrans who will supply the necessary funding to complete this work (estimated at $300,000 to $400,000 over 10 years).
5. Exchange of Real Property Interests between Hicks Land LLC (“Hicks Land”) and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (District) Related to Access Easements - District to receive an Access Easement through Hicks Land property (portion of Santa Clara County APNs 575-11-009 and 575-11-024) in Exchange for Granting an Access Easement to Hicks Land through Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve (portion of Santa Clara County APN 575-11-008) (R-24-33)
Staff Contact: Jasmine Leong, Real Property Specialist I, Real Property Department
General Manager’s Recommendations:
1. Determine that the recommended actions are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as set out in the report.
2. Adopt a resolution authorizing the exchange of interests in real property between the District and Hicks Land, at no cost to either party.
3. Amend the Use and Management Plan to include the exchanged interest in real property.
4. Withhold dedication of the exchanged property as public open space at this time.
BOARD BUSINESS
Public comment on agenda items is received at the time each item is considered by the Board of Directors.
6. Human-Mountain Lion Interaction Study and Management Plan Annual Update (Year 3) (R-24-34)
Staff Contact: Matt Sharp Chaney, Resource Management Specialist II, Natural Resources Department
General Manager’s Recommendation: Receive a presentation and provide feedback on the third annual update of the five-year Human-Mountain Lion Interaction Study. No Board action required.
7. Legislative Position Recommendations (R-24-35)
Staff Contacts: Joshua Hugg, Governmental Affairs Program Manager, Public Affairs Department
General Manager’s Recommendation: Approve the recommended list of legislative positions for the 2024 state legislative session.
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.
