Additional Information
Special Meeting - 6:00 PM
Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM
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
- In person at the Midpen Administrative Office: the Board Room is open to the public during meetings of the Board of Directors.
- Remotely via Zoom: Join the meeting conference by clicking this link: https://openspace.zoom.us/j/82647339351
- By phone: dial (669) 900-6833 or (346) 248-7799 and enter the Meeting ID: 826 4733 9351
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.
Meeting Agenda
6:00 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: 066300020
Agency Negotiator: Allen Ishibashi, Real Property Manager
Negotiating Party: Mateo Tabachnik and Alessandra Centrone Tabachnik
Under Negotiation: Purchase Terms
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
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 September 24, 2025 meeting minutes
2. Claims Report
3. Award of Contract for a Cybersecurity-Related Managed Detection and Response (MDR) System (R-25-122)
Staff Contact: Owen Sterzl, IT Program Administrator, Information Systems & Technology Department
General Manager’s Recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to award a three year service contract with Arctic Wolf Networks Inc., via license service provider Savant Solutions, Inc., for an amount not-to-exceed $162,573.
4. Authorization to apply for and administer California Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Funding for the Bear Creek Redwoods Parking Lot Culvert Mitigation Project (R-25-123)
Staff Contact: Carol Schimke, Grants Program Manager, Administrative Services Department
General Manager’s Recommendations:
1. Authorize the General Manager to sign a revised Hazard Mitigation Grant Program local match commitment letter in the amount of $455,449 to secure $1,366,347 in funding for the Bear Creek Redwoods Parking Lot Culvert Mitigation Project from the Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency, to be administered by the California Office of Emergency Services.
2. Adopt a resolution authorizing the General Manager to enter into the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program grant agreement for the Bear Creek Redwoods Parking Lot Culvert Mitigation Project.
BOARD BUSINESS
Public comment on agenda items is received at the time each item is considered by the Board of Directors.
5. Presentation by Heidelberg Materials/Lehigh Southwest Cement Company on Actions of Mutual Interest regarding the Permanente Quarry (R-25-124)
Staff Contact: David Liefert, Senior Resource Management Specialist, Natural Resources Department
General Manager’s Recommendation: Receive a Presentation by Heidelberg Materials/Lehigh Southwest Cement Company on the status of the proposed 2023 Reclamation Plan Amendment and other topics of mutual interest. No formal Board action required.
6. Visitor Services Youth Partnership Program (R-25-125)
Staff Contact: Ellen Tjosvold, Interpretation & Education Program Manager, Visitor Services Department
General Manager’s Recommendation: Receive an informational report on youth engagement between 2023 - 2025 as part of the Visitor Services Youth Partnership Program. 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.
