Meeting Agenda
5:30 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
ROLL CALL
1. Conservation Grazing Vegetation Management and Brush Reduction Program (R26-20)
Staff Contact: Matthew Shapero, Conservation Grazing Program Manager, Facilities and Fleet Department
General Manager’s Recommendation: Receive an informational report on vegetation management and brush reduction in grazing units conducted between 2024 and 2026 (and planned in 2027) in support of the Conservation Grazing Program. 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
• Steve Roberson, Equipment Mechanic Operator
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 February 11, 2026 meeting minutes
2. Claims Report
3. Formation of an Ad Hoc Committee to update Board Governance Policies (R-26-21)
Staff Contact: Maria Soria, District Clerk/Assistant to the General Manager, General Manager’s Office
General Manager’s Recommendation: Approve the formation of an Ad Hoc Committee of three Board members to be appointed by the Board President to update Board Policy 6.07, Code of Conduct and potentially also Board Policy 1.06, Board Officers pursuant to Board Policy 1.04, Board Committees. Consistent with other recent Ad Hoc Committees of the Board, these meetings would be compensable.
4. Award of Contract to LSA Associates, Inc., for Environmental Review and Permitting Services for the Beatty Parking and Trail Connections Project at Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve (R-26-22)
Staff Contact: Mattea Ottoboni, AICP, Planner II, Planning Department
General Manager’s Recommendations:
1. Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with LSA Associates Inc., to provide environmental review and permitting services for the Beatty Parking Area and Trail Connections Project for a base contract amount not to exceed $242,737.
2. Authorize a 15% contingency in the amount of $36,410 to cover unforeseen circumstances.
3. Authorize a $13,120 contract allowance for a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment if it is determined to be necessary, bringing the total not-to-exceed contract amount to $292,267.
5. Award of Contract to Vishal Subramanyan to provide Wildlife Photography and Videography at Various Preserves (R-26-23)
Staff Contact: Natalie Jolly, Public Affairs Specialist III and Gabi Navarrete, Public Affairs Administrative Assistant, Public Affairs Department
General Manager’s Recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to enter into a two-year contract with wildlife photographer Vishal Subramanyan in the amount of $70,000, funded at $35,000 per year, to support ongoing wildlife documentation and related communication needs.
6. Approval of Agreement with Santa Clara County for Radio Communications Services (R-26-24)
Staff Contact: Deborah Bazar, Management Analyst II, Visitor Services Department
General Manager’s Recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to enter into a new five-year agreement with Santa Clara County for an amount not to exceed $187,320 to: (1) perform annual radio maintenance and repair, and (2) support implementation of a new digital simulcast radio communications system.
BOARD BUSINESS
Public comment on agenda items is received at the time each item is considered by the Board of Directors.
7. Bear Creek Stables Long-Term Agreement with the Friends of Bear Creek Stables (R-26-25) Revisions and Supplemental Attachment D have been added to Attachment 2.
Staff Contact: Brian Malone, Assistant General Manager, General Manager’s Office
General Manager’s Recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to enter into an initial two-year agreement with the Friends of Bear Creek Stables to operate Bear Creek Stables for the purpose of providing public equestrian interaction, nature programming, and horse boarding services, with two optional five-year extensions to be executed at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
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 at 5050 El Camino Real, Los Altos, California 94022.
