View from Russian Ridge Preserve to Mindego Hill by Karl Gohl

Board Meeting

REVISED AGENDA
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 

  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/87502175140 
  3. By phone: dial (669) 900-6833 or (346) 248-7799 and enter the Meeting ID:  875 0217 5140 

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 - 20260408_BOD_Agenda_26-10_Revised.pdf
Agenda Packet
1 - 20260325_BOD_Minutes_DRAFT.pdf
2 - 20260408_Claims.pdf
3 - 20260408_BOCAnnualReport_R-26-42.pdf
4 - 20260408_AddendumtoBearCreekRedwoodsPreservePlanEIR_R-26-43_REVISED.pdf
5 - 20260408_AwardofContractforFremontOlderHouseRe-Roofing_R-26-44.pdf
6 - 20260408_SantaCruzKangarooRatGeneticAnalysisPresentation_R-26-45.pdf
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 LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
A. Significant exposure to litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): (one potential case)

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 March 25, 2026 meeting minutes

2. Claims Report 

3. Report from the Bond Oversight Committee to the Board of Directors for the review period from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 (R-26-42)
Contact: Kit Gordon, Measure AA Bond Oversight Committee Chair and Rafaela Oceguera, Budget and Finance Manager, Budget and Finance Department
Bond Oversight Committee's Recommendation: The Bond Oversight Committee recommends that the Board of Directors accept this report. 

4. Addendum to the Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve Plan Environmental Impact Report for the Bear Creek Redwoods North Parking Lot Project (R-26-43)
Staff Contact: Mattea Ottoboni, AICP, Planner II, Planning Department
General Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving an Addendum to the Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve Plan Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 1702) in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act to address minor changes in the layout and footprint of the North Parking Area and the addition of an Easy-Access Trail.  

5. Award of Contract for the Fremont Older House Re-Roofing Project in Fremont Older Open Space Preserve (R-26-44)
Staff Contact: Leigh Guggemos, Capital Project Manager III, Engineering and Construction Department  
General Manager’s Recommendations:  
1. Award a contract to SAE Consulting Engineering of San Jose, CA for a base amount of $170,000 plus a bid alternate amount of $18,000, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $188,000.  
2. Authorize a 15% contingency in the amount of $28,200 to be reserved for unanticipated issues, bringing the total not-to-exceed contract amount to $216,200.

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

6. Santa Cruz Kangaroo Rat Genetic Analysis Presentation (R-26-45)
Staff Contact: Matt Sharp Chaney, Wildlife Ecologist III, Natural Resources Department
General Manager’s Recommendation: Receive a presentation on the outcomes of the Santa Cruz kangaroo rat genetics analysis funded by the Wildlife Conservation Board. No Board action required. 

7. Wildland Fire Resiliency Program Oral Update from Land Stewardship & Trails  
Staff Contact: Michael Gorman, Land Stewardship and Trails Manager, Land Stewardship & Trails Department
General Manager’s Recommendation: Receive an oral informational presentation on the Wildland Fire Resiliency 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. 

Recording

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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