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Additional Information

Consistent with Government Code section 54953(e) and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Resolution 21-33, and in light of the declared state of emergency, the meeting will not be physically open to the public and all members will be teleconferencing into the meeting via a virtual platform. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can listen to the meeting and participate using the following methods.

THIS MEETING WILL BE VIA TELECONFERENCE ONLY

1. The meeting can be viewed in real-time at: https://openspace.zoom.us/j/85840333126 or listen to the meeting by dialing (669) 900-6833 or (346) 248-7799 (Webinar ID) 858 4033 3126.

2. Members of the public may provide written comments by submitting a public comment form at: https://www.openspace.org/public-comment

  • Comments on matters not on the agenda must be submitted prior to the time the committee chair calls for public comments.
  • Comments on agenda items must be submitted prior to the time public comment on the agenda item is closed.
  • All comments shall be subject to the same rules as would otherwise govern speaker comments at the committee meeting.
  • All written comments or requests to speak must be submitted via the public comment form. Requests to provide oral comments may be made by leaving a message at 650-772-3614 at least one hour prior to the start of the meeting. Comments via text or social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) will not be accepted.
  • Any comments received after the deadline, will be provided to the Committee after the meeting.

The Measure AA Bond Oversight Committee has the following three responsibilities for each of the years the Measure AA general obligation tax is collected or revenues expended:

1. Review Plan expenditures on an annual basis to verify conformity with the Expenditure Plan.

2. Review the District’s Annual Audit and Annual Accountability report and present the Committee’s findings to the Board at a public meeting.

3. Review any proposed amendments to the Expenditure Plan

Meeting Agenda

5:30 REGULAR MEETING OF THE MEASURE AA BOND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

ROLL CALL

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Public comment on items not on the agenda. Each speaker will ordinarily be limited to three minutes; however, the Brown Act (Open Meeting Law) does not allow action by the Bond Oversight Committee on items not on the agenda. Individuals are limited to one comment during this section.

1. Approve January 11, 2022 Measure AA Bond Oversight Committee Minutes

2. Presentation from auditor Chavan and Associates regarding audit of Measure AA Expenses

3. Documentation Review of Selected Transactions for Verification of Measure AA Expenditures

Staff Contact: Stefan Jaskulak, Chief Financial Officer/Director of Administrative Services

General Manager’s Recommendation: Review the transaction materials for the 20 transactions selected by Bond Oversight Committee (BOC). No formal Committee action required.

4. Appointment of Bond Oversight Committee Ad Hoc Committee

Staff Contact: Stefan Jaskulak, Chief Financial Officer/Director of Administrative Services

General Manager’s Recommendation: Appoint a three-member ad hoc subcommittee to prepare the draft Measure AA Bond Oversight Committee Report.

ADJOURNMENT

*Times are estimated and items may appear earlier or later than listed. Agenda is subject to 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 Committee members less than 72 hours prior to the meeting, will be available for public inspection on the District’s website at http://www.openspace.org.


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.