Meeting Agenda
6:00 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
ROLL CALL
1. 20-Year Sudden Oak Death Update and Strategic Goals (R-26-61)
Staff Contact: Arianna Camponuri, Resource Management Specialist II, Natural Resources Department
General Manager’s Recommendation: Receive the 20-year Sudden Oak Death status report and presentation and provide feedback on the 10-year Sudden Oak Death Strategic Goals.
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
• Megan Calpin, Planner III
• Mathew Silva, 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 April 22, 2026 meeting minutes
2. Claims Report
3. Quarter 3 Proposed Budget Amendments for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2026 (R-26-62)
Staff Contact: Rafaela Oceguera, Budget & Finance Manager, Budget & Finance Department
General Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the proposed Quarter 3 budget amendments for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
4. Legislative Position Recommendations (R-26-63)
Staff Contact: Joshua Hugg, Governmental Affairs Program Manager, Public Affairs Department
General Manager’s Recommendation: Approve the recommended list of legislative positions for the 2026 state legislative session.
5. Award of Contract for Trail Design and Engineering for a Planned Trail Project in Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, former Beatty Property (R-26-64)
Staff Contact: Bryan Apple, Capital Projects Field Manager, Land Stewardship & Trails Department
General Manager’s Recommendations:
1. Award a contract to Timothy C. Best, Certified Engineering Geologist, for $62,000.
2. Authorize a 15% contingency in the amount of $9,300 to cover unforeseen circumstances.
3. Authorize a contract allowance of $6,000 for additional technical studies beyond those covered in the base contract, if deemed necessary, bringing the total not-to-exceed contract amount to $77,300.
6. Award of Contract for Trail Design and Engineering for the El Sereno Loop Trail Project, Highway 17 Connector (R-26-65)
Staff Contact: Bryan Apple, Capital Projects Field Manager, Land Stewardship & Trails Department
General Manager’s Recommendations:
1. Award a contract to Timothy C. Best, Certified Engineering Geologist for $61,000.
2. Authorize a contingency of 15% in the amount of $9,150 to cover unforeseen circumstances.
3. Authorize a contract allowance of $6,000 for additional technical studies beyond those covered in the base contract, if determined necessary, bringing the total not-to-exceed contract amount to $76,150.
7. Authorize the General Manager to enter into a new Lease Agreement with SHC Half Moon Bay LLC (Ritz Carlton Hotel) and delegate authority to the General Manager to take future property management actions related to the Lease at the Coastal Field Office Property located at 2251 S. Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay (portions of Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 066-093-280 and 066-093-270) (R-26-66)
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 the staff report.
2. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the General Manager to enter into an 18-month Lease agreement with the Ritz Carlton Hotel and delegating future property management actions to the General Manager related to the Lease at the Coastal Area Office Property located at 2251 S. Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay.
8. Contract amendment with Irish Excavation for the Prospect Road Culvert Replacement Project at Fremont Older Open Space Preserve (R-26-67)
Staff Contact: Alex Harker, Capital Project Manager III, Engineering & Construction Department
General Manager’s Recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to execute a change order in the amount of $43,668 with Irish Excavation of Morgan Hill, California for emergency repairs on the Prospect Road Culvert Replacement Project (Project), bringing the total contract price to a not-to-exceed amount of $319,423.
9. Reject All Bids for the Paulin Bridge and Slide Repair Project in La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve (R-26-68)
Staff Contact: Leigh Guggemos, Capital Project Manager III, Engineering and Construction Department
General Manager’s Recommendations:
1. Reject all bids received for the Paulin Bridge and Slide Repair Project in La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve.
2. Authorize the General Manager to re-solicit bids.
BOARD BUSINESS
Public comment on agenda items is received at the time each item is considered by the Board of Directors.
10. Initial Review of the Revised Design Alternatives for the La Honda Creek Parking and Trailhead Access Project based on New Traffic Findings (R-26-69)
Staff Contact: Melissa Borgesi, Planner III, Planning Department
General Manager’s Recommendations:
1. Receive a presentation, including input from the Planning and Natural Resources Committee, on the revised design alternatives for Sites E3 (Red Barn Area) and D (Preserve Gate LH07) of the La Honda Creek Parking and Trailhead Access Project.
2. Direct the General Manager to return to the full Board of Directors with the revised design alternatives for Sites E3 and D, with any Board-directed changes, for selection of a preferred design options to be incorporated as part of the CEQA project description and analysis.
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.
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