Meeting Agenda
7:00 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
ROLL CALL
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION - JULY 8, 2026
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
• Nelia Lopez, 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 July 8, 2026 meeting minutes
2. Claims Report
3. Award of Contract to Ecological Concerns, Inc. for the treatment of invasive species to support the Natural Areas and Fuel Management Master Weed Project (R-26114)
Staff Contact: Miranda Melen, Ecologist III and IPM Coordinator, Natural Resources Department
General Manager’s Recommendations:
1. Authorize the General Manager to enter into a contract with Ecological Concerns, Inc., in the amount of $383,295 for one year of invasive species management services.
2. Authorize the General Manager to extend the contract for three additional years, if the program achieves success criteria, for an additional $1,268,754, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $1,652,049 over the four-year term.
3. Authorize a contract allowance of $193,956 (first year is $45,000), specifically for consumable items to perform the contracted work for a combined not-to-exceed contract amount of $1,846,005.
4. Update to Board Policy 5.01 – Site Naming, Gift, and Special Recognition (R-26-115)
Staff Contact: Lori Low, Public Affairs Manager, Public Affairs Department
General Manager’s Recommendation: Approve an update to Board Policy 5.01 – Site Naming, Gift, and Special Recognition regarding special recognition eligibility for constituent-requested bench dedications to honor or remember a significant supporter or volunteer.
5. Granite Data Solutions Computer Workstations Procurement (R-26-116)
Staff Contact: Owen Sterzl, IT Program Administrator, Information Systems & Technology Department
General Manager’s Recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to purchase Dell computer workstations in the amount of $80,000 from Granite Data Solutions.
6. Contract Amendment with Balance Hydrologics for the Purisima Pond Restoration Project (R-26-117)
Staff Contact: Zachary Alexander, Senior Capital Project Manager, Engineering & Construction Department
General Manager’s Recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract amendment in the amount of $57,160 with Balance Hydrologics, Inc. of Santa Cruz, California to provide additional design, material testing, permit reporting, and construction administration services for the Purisima Pond Restoration Project, bringing the contract total to a new not-to-exceed total amount of $307,701.
7. Award of Construction Contract for the Purisima Pond Restoration Project (R-26118)
Staff Contact: Zachary Alexander, Senior Capital Project Manager, Engineering & Construction Department
General Manager’s Recommendations:
1. Award a contract to Old La Honda General Engineering of La Honda, CA, for the Purisima Pond Restoration Project for a not-to-exceed base amount of $119,679.
2. Authorize an allowance in the amount of $15,972 for the potential import of engineered fill material.
3. Authorize a contingency of 15% in the amount of $17,952 to be reserved for unanticipated issues, bringing the total-not-to-exceed contract amount to $153,603.
8. Award of Contract to complete the Interim Stabilization and Re-Roofing Plan for Hawthorns Historic Complex (R-26-119)
Staff Contact: Ivana Yeung, Capital Project Manager III, Engineering & Construction Department
General Manager’s Recommendations:
1. Award a contract to SAE Consulting Engineering of San Jose, California for a not-to-exceed base amount of $720,000.
2. Authorize a contingency of 20% in the amount of $144,000 to be reserved for unanticipated structural issues, bringing the total not-to-exceed to $864,000.
9. Award of Contract for the L’Andre and Big Dipper Barn Structures Removal Project in Long Ridge and Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserves (R-26-120)
Staff Contact: Ivana Yeung, Capital Project Manager III, Engineering & Construction Department
General Manager’s Recommendations:
1. Award a contract to Randazzo Enterprises, Inc. of Castroville, California for the L’Andre and Big Dipper Barn Structures Removal Project in a not-to-exceed amount of $275,304.
2. Authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $27,531 to be reserved for unanticipated issues, bringing the total not-to-exceed contract amount to $302,835.
BOARD BUSINESS
Public comment on agenda items is received at the time each item is considered by the Board of Directors.
10. Oral Update on Stevens Creek Nature Trail Interpretive Panels
Staff Contact: Ellen Tjosvold, Interpretation & Education Program Manager, Visitor Services Department, Sophie Christel, Management Analyst II, Natural Resources Department
General Manager’s Recommendation: Receive an oral informational presentation on the updated Stevens Creek Nature Trail interpretive panels. No Board action required.
11. Upper Stevens Creek Trail Connection Project -- Status Update (R-26-121)
Staff Contact: Jared Hart, Senior Planner, Planning Department
General Manager’s Recommendation: Receive a status update on the Upper Stevens Creek Trail Connection Project. No Board action is 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.
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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.
