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5:00 p.m. - Special Meeting - study session

7:00 p.m. - Regular Meeting

 

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 be conducted in a hybrid manner. Individuals can attend in-person or via Zoom. Some board members may be teleconferencing into the meeting via a virtual platform. Members of the public can listen to the meeting and participate using the following methods.

  1. In-person at the Midpen Administrative Office – 5050 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA 94022.
  2. The meeting can be viewed in real-time at: https://openspace.zoom.us/j/89056842096 or listen to the meeting by dialing (669) 900-6833 or (346) 248-7799 (Meeting ID 89056842096).

Members of the public may submit written comments to be provided to the board or register to make oral comments via Zoom by submitting a public comment form at: https://www.openspace.org/public-comment

  • Requests to provide oral comment 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 board of directors meeting.  
  • All written comments or requests to speak via Zoom must be submitted via the public comment form. Requests to provide oral comments may also be made by leaving a message at 650-772-3614.
  • Comments via text or social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) will not be accepted.  

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

Agenda
20221026_BOD_Agenda_22-25.pdf
Agenda Packet
20221026_WildlandFireResiliencyProgramPrescribedFirePlan_R-22-117.pdf
20221026_ProclamationJ.Woodworth.pdf
20221012_BOD_Minutes_DRAFT.pdf
20221026_LicenseAgreementwithCrownCastle_R-22-119.pdf
20221026_ContractAmendmentWaterwaysConsulting_R-22-120.pdf
20221026_ApprovalofJPAandMOUtoJoinPRISIM_R-22-121.pdf
20221026_GuidingPrinciplesforHWY17CrossingsDesignEnchancements_R-22-118.pdf
Meeting Agenda

5:00 

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT  

ROLL CALL

1. Wildland Fire Resiliency Program: Prescribed Fire Plan (R-22-117)

Staff Contact: Coty Sifuentes-Winter, Senior Resource Management Specialist, Natural Resources Department

General Manager’s Recommendation:

  1. Receive an overview and provide feedback on refinements of the Wildland Fire Resiliency Program’s Prescribed Fire Plan.
  2. Authorize the General Manager to amend the multi-year contract with Spatial Informatics Group, LLC of Pleasanton, California, to provide additional fire ecology services in the amount of $27,000 for a new, not-to-exceed contract amount of $367,405.

ADJOURNMENT

7:00 

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT

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.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

  • Proclamation in recognition of District Clerk/Assistant to the General Manager Jennifer Woodworth

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

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 October 12, 2022 Board meeting minutes

2. License Agreement with Crown Castle for Use of the Redwood Radio Tower (R-22-119)

Staff Contact: Deborah Bazar, Management Analyst II, Visitor Services Department

General Manager’s Recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to execute a 10-year license agreement with Crown Castle, with four additional renewal periods of five years each, totaling 30 years, for use of the Redwood Radio Tower site located at 21450 Madrone Drive in Los Gatos starting at a cost of $16,200, with an annual escalator of 3% effective each November 1, for a total 10-year and 30-year cost not-to-exceed $185,964 and $773,952 respectively.

3. Minor Contract Amendment for Construction Administration Services with Waterways Consulting, Inc., for the Alpine Road Regional Trail Improvement Project (R-22-120)

Staff Contact: Scott Reeves, Senior Capital Project Manager, Engineering and Construction Department

General Manager’s Recommendation: Authorize a contract amendment in the amount of $19,500 with Waterways Consulting, Inc., of Santa Cruz, California to provide on-going construction administration and project closeout services for the Alpine Road Regional Trail Improvement Project, bringing the contract to a not-to-exceed total amount of $321,929.

4. Approval of a Joint Powers Authority Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding to join the Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management Authority (PRISM) for Dental and Vision Insurance for Employees (R-22-121)

Staff Contact: Candice Basnight, Human Resources Manager, Human Resources Department

General Manager’s Recommendation:

1. Adopt a Resolution Approving a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding to join the Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management Authority (Prism) for dental and vision Insurance for employees and authorizing the General Manager to act on matters related to the JPA.

2. Authorize the General Manager to take all necessary actions to formally withdraw from the County of Santa Clara’s dental and vision plans.

BOARD BUSINESS

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

5. Guiding Principles for Highway 17 Crossings Design Enhancements (R-22-118)

Staff Contact: Jared Hart, AICP, Senior Planner, Planning Department

General Manager’s Recommendation: Review and approve the recommended guiding principles for design enhancements of the Highway 17 Crossings project as recommended by the Legislative, Funding, and Public Affairs Committee.

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.

  1. Committee Reports
  2. Staff Reports
  3. Director Reports

ADJOURNMENT

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:  Santa Clara County APN(s): 562-08-001 and 562-04-001
Agency Negotiator: Allen Ishibashi, Senior Real Property Agent
Negotiating Party: Scott Hoffman, SJWC
Under Negotiation: Purchase Terms

ADJOURNMENT

*Times are estimated and items may appear earlier or later than listed. Agenda is subject to change of order.

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.