View from Russian Ridge Preserve to Mindego Hill by Karl Gohl

Board Meeting

6:00 PM Special Meeting

7:00 PM Regular Meeting 

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/84939796927 
  3. By phone:  dial (669) 900-6833 or (346) 248-7799 and enter the Meeting ID:  849 3979 6927 

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: 
    • In-person attendance: submit a request via the paper-based public comment form at the meeting.   
    • 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.  
Agenda
0 - 20250910_BOD_Agenda_25-25.pdf
Agenda Packet
0.0 - 20250910_ProclamationforCraigBeckman.pdf
1 - 20250820_BOD_Minutes_DRAFT.pdf
1 - 20250826_BOD_Minutes_DRAFT.pdf
1 - 20250827_BOD_Minutes_DRAFT.pdf
2 - 20250910_Claims.pdf
3 - 20250910_PurchaseofCunningham-WalshProperty_R-25-116.pdf
4 - 20250910_AwardofContractforBayTrailPedestrianGateatRavenswoodOSP_R-25-117.pdf
5 - 20250910_CalJPIA_R-25-118.pdf
Meeting Agenda

6:00  SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT – CLOSED SESSION  

ROLL CALL 

1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Government Code Section 54957(b)(1))
Title of Employees:   General Manager, Controller, General Counsel    

ADJOURNMENT 

7:00 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT  

ROLL CALL

REPORT 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
Proclamation 
• Recognizing the Retirement of Craig Beckman, Skyline Area Manager

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 August 20, 2025, August 26, 2025, and August 27, 2025 meeting minutes

2. Claims Report  

3. Purchase of the Cunningham-Walsh Property located in unincorporated Santa Clara County as an addition to Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve (Assessor’s Parcel Number 562-06-022) (R-25-116) 
Staff Contact: Lupe Hernandez, Real Property Agent II, Real Property Department
General Manager’s Recommendations:  
1. Determine that the recommended actions are categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as set out in this report.
2. Adopt a resolution authorizing execution of the Agreement and amending the FY2025-26 Budget to increase the Measure AA Fund Capital budget in the amount of $1,560,000 and transfer $40,000 from the General Fund Capital to the Measure AA Fund Capital budget.
3. Adopt a Preliminary Use and Management Plan for the Property, as set out in this report.
4. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the General Manager to file a notice of Williamson Act nonrenewal with Santa Clara County for Assessor’s Parcel Number 562-06-022 (if it is determined that the Cunningham-Walsh Property is still encumbered with a Williamson Act Contract).
5. Withhold dedication of the Cunningham-Walsh Property as public open space at this time. 

4. Award of Contract to Roebbelen Contracting, Inc. to construct the Ravenswood Bay Trail Pedestrian Gate Project at Ravenswood Open Space Preserve (R-25-117)
Staff Contact: Zachary Alexander, Senior Capital Project Manager, Engineering & Construction Department  
General Manager’s Recommendations:  
1. Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with Roebbelen Contracting, Inc., for the Bay Trail Pedestrian Gate Project at Ravenswood Open Space Preserve for a not-to-exceed base contract amount of $95,360.  
2. Authorize a 15% contingency in the amount of $14,304 to cover unforeseen tasks or construction support beyond the current scope, bringing the total not-to-exceed contract amount to $109,664.

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

5. Informational Presentation from California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (R25-118)
Staff Contact: Hilary Stevenson, General Counsel  
General Manager’s Recommendation: Receive a presentation from a representative of the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District’s public entity risk pool.  No Board action required. 

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.

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.

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