Meeting Agenda
7:00 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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
• Andre Brisk, Engineering and Construction Intern
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 June 25, 2025 meeting minutes
2. Claims Report
3. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Claims List (R-25-88)
Staff Contact: Rafaela Oceguera, Budget & Finance Manager, Budget & Finance Department
General Manager’s Recommendation: Approve the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Claims List.
4. Award of Contract for biological support services for the Madonna Creek Dam Repair Project within Miramontes Ridge Open Space Preserve (R-25-89)
Staff Contact: Sean Yao, Capital Project Manager I, Engineering and Construction Department
General Manager’s Recommendations:
1. Award a contract to BioMaAS, Inc. to provide biological surveying, monitoring, and reporting for the Madonna Creek Dam Repair Project for a base amount not-toexceed $52,444.
2. Authorize a 15% contingency in the amount of $7,867 reserved for unanticipated issues, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $60,311.
5. Award of Contract to Rocha Construction and Earthworks, Inc. for Construction Services for the Madonna Creek Dam Repair Project within Miramontes Ridge Opens Space Preserve (R-25-90)
Staff Contact: Sean Yao, Capital Project Manager I, Engineering and Construction Department
General Manager’s Recommendations:
1. Award a contract to Rocha Construction and Earthworks, Inc. to complete land slide repairs and bank stabilization for the Madonna Creek Dam Repair project (Project) for a base amount not-to-exceed $184,000.
2. Authorize a 15% contingency in the amount of $27,600 reserved for unanticipated issues, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $211,600.
6. Capital Equipment Purchase for Fiscal Year 2025-26 (R-25-91)
Staff Contact: Brandon Stewart, Facilities and Fleet Department Manager, Facilities and Fleet Department
General Manager’s Recommendations:
1. Authorize the General Manager to execute a purchase contract with the California Department of General Services and associated contract dealers for four (4) vehicles (three patrol vehicles, one maintenance, resulting in three replacements and one new vehicle) for a not-to-exceed amount of $306,000.
2. Authorize the General Manager to execute a purchase contract with the California Department of General Services and associated contract dealers for two (2) pieces of equipment (one replacement piece and one new) for a not-to-exceed amount of $173,000.
3. Authorize the General Manager to make changes to the make, model, and type of vehicle or equipment to meet the purpose expressed in this report within the grand total not-to-exceed expenditure approval for vehicles and equipment of $479,000.
7. Award of a Construction Contract for the Prospect Road Culvert Replacement Project in Fremont Older Open Space Preserve (R-25-92)
Staff Contact: Alex Harker, Capital Project Manager III, Engineering & Construction Department
General Manager’s Recommendations:
1. Authorize the General Manager to enter into a contract with Irish Excavation for a not-to-exceed base amount of $222,222.
2. Authorize a contingency of 15% in the amount of $33,333 to be reserved for unanticipated issues, bringing the total-not-to-exceed contract amount to $255,555.
8. Award of Contract for Lone Madrone Corrals Project at the La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve (R-25-93)
Staff Contact: Matthew Shapero, Conservation Grazing Program Manager, Facilities and Fleet Department
General Manager’s Recommendations:
1. Award a contract to SFT Construction Corp of San Francisco, California to construct a livestock corral and associated fencing at the Lone Madrone Grazing Unit for a not-to-exceed base contract amount of $295,000.
2. Authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $29,500 to be reserved for unanticipated issues, bringing the total not-to-exceed contract amount to $324,500.
9. Approval of Agreement between the City of Mountain View and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District for the Operation of Deer Hollow Farm (R-25-94)
Staff Contact: Michael Gorman, Land Stewardship and Trails Manager, Land Stewardship and Trails Department
General Manager’s Recommendations:
1. Authorize the General Manager to execute the attached Agreement with the City of Mountain View for the continued operation of Deer Hollow Farm.
2. Determine that the recommended actions are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, as set out in the report.
10. Amendments to the Conflict-of-Interest Code (R-25-95)
Staff Contact: Egan Hill, Assistant General Counsel and Maria Soria, District Clerk/Assistant to the General Manager
General Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending the Conflict-of-Interest Code to make minor updates to the list of positions required to file Form 700 (Statement of Economic Interests).
BOARD BUSINESS
Public comment on agenda items is received at the time each item is considered by the Board of Directors.
11. Proposed Third-party Hicks Creek Restoration Compensatory Mitigation Project at Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve (R-25-96)
Staff Contact: David Liefert, Senior Resources Management Specialist, Natural Resources Department
General Manager’s Recommendations:
1. Accept staff’s evaluation of the proposed third-party compensatory mitigation project at Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, which would restore approximately 0.75 acres of degraded instream and riparian habitat.
2. Authorize the General Manager to negotiate a mitigation agreement with Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board and return to the Board for approval of the finalized agreement.
12. Award of Contract for the Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area Restoration Project to Anchor QEA for Technical Studies and Basis-of-Design Services (R-2597)
Staff Contact: Mattea Ottoboni, Planner II, Planning Department
General Manager’s Recommendations:
1. Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with Anchor QEA, Inc., to provide consulting services in support of the Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area Restoration Project for a base amount not to exceed $566,834.
2. Authorize a 15% contingency of $85,025 to cover unforeseen conditions beyond the current scope of work
3. Authorize a separate 10% contract allowance of $56,683 for the potential need of additional technical studies, bringing the total not-to-exceed contract amount to $708,542.
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.
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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.
