Meeting Agenda
6:00 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
ROLL CALL
1. Annual Bond Disclosure Training for the Board of Directors, Members of the Disclosure Working Group, and Contributors (R-26-01)
Staff Contact: Rafaela Oceguera, Budget and Finance Manager, Budget and Finance Department
General Manager’s Recommendation: Receive the annual training on Bond Disclosure obligations, responsibilities, and potential liabilities. No Board action required.
ADJOURNMENT
7:00 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
ROLL CALL
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
• Nalini Pillay, Executive Assistant/Deputy District Clerk
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 December 3 and December 10, 2025 meeting minutes
2. Claims Report
3. Annual Dedication Report of Certain Lands of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (R-26-02)
Staff Contact: Aaron Peth, Real Property Planner, Real Property Department
General Manager’s Recommendations:
1. Accept the annual report on the status of dedicated interests in lands of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District held for public open space purposes.
2. Adopt a Resolution dedicating interests in certain District lands for public open space purposes.
4. 2026 Legislative Program (R-26-03)
Staff Contact: Joshua Hugg, Governmental Affairs Program Manager, Public Affairs Department
General Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the 2026 Legislative Program as recommended by the Legislative, Funding, and Public Affairs Committee, with any final changes from the Board of Directors, to set the Calendar Year 2026 legislative priorities and policies for Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District.
5. Authorize the General Manager to Amend a Contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (AECOM) for image cataloging services on the Wildlife Picture Index project (R-26-04)
Staff Contact: Karine Tokatlian, Senior Resource Management Specialist, Natural Resources Department
General Manager’s Recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to amend a contract with AECOM to provide additional wildlife cataloging services and increase the contract amount by $35,500, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $60,500.
6. Annual Findings for up to Six Compensated Board Meetings Per Month (R-25-05)
Staff Contact: Hilary Stevenson, General Counsel, General Counsel Department
General Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution making annual findings that more than five Board meetings per month are necessary for the effective operation of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District.
BOARD BUSINESS
Public comment on agenda items is received at the time each item is considered by the Board of Directors.
7. Election of the Calendar Year 2026 Officers for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board of Directors (R-26-06)
Staff Contact: Maria Soria, District Clerk/Assistant to the General Manager, General Manager’s Department
General Manager’s Recommendation: Elect Officers of the Board of Directors for Calendar Year 2026.
8. Fremont Older Parking Area Improvement Project for Fremont Older Open Space Preserve (R-26-07)
Staff Contact: Mark Brandi, Senior Capital Project Manager, Engineering & Construction Department
General Manager’s Recommendations:
1. Review and accept the conceptual design recommended by the Planning & Natural Resources Committee (PNR) for the Fremont Older Parking Area Improvements Project, which includes paving and formalizing the parking spaces, establishing defined circulation routes, and enhancing ADA parking and trailhead amenities.
2. Direct staff to evaluate the following additional amenities and transportation demand management strategies for the site during the design development process: enhanced cellular and internet connectivity, real-time parking count technology, and increased parking capacity.
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.
