Additional Information
2:00 PM
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) Committee meetings are held in person at the District’s Administrative Office, and by teleconference pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.
PUBLIC ATTENDANCE OPTIONS
- In person at the Midpen Administrative Office: the Board Room is open to the public during all Committee meetings.
- Remotely via Zoom: Join the meeting conference by clicking this link: https://openspace.zoom.us/j/82408274158
- By phone: dial (669) 900-6833 or (346) 248-7799 and enter the Meeting ID: 824 0827 4158
SUBMITTAL OF PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the public may submit written comments to be provided to the Committee, 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 Committee after the meeting.
Meeting Agenda
2:00 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT LEGISLATIVE, FUNDING, AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
ROLL CALL
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: GLEASON, HOLMAN, MACNIVEN
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
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 Committee on items not on the agenda. Individuals are limited to one comment during this section.
1. Approve the May 20, 2025 Legislative, Funding, And Public Affairs Committee Meeting Minutes
2. Grantmaking Program Strategic Review and Recommendations (R-25-98)
Staff Contact: Carol Schimke, Grants Program Manager, Grants Program and Caitlin Amarillas, Senior Grants Technician, Grants Program
General Manager’s Recommendations:
1. Forward to the full Board of Directors for consideration and approval three recommended updates to Board Policy 3.10, District Grantmaking Program:
a. Increase the Grantmaking Program award budget from $250,000 to $300,000, with an increased grant award size in each tier: Tier 1 from $25,000 to $30,000 and Tier 2 to $50,000 to $60,000.
b. Limit the grantee reimbursement period to a maximum of two years to align with the biennial (every two years) Grantmaking Program cycle and the corresponding release of a new Request for Proposals.
c. Adopt the recommended Funding Priority descriptive updates.
2. Select one of the three options to establish a Grantmaking Program impact statement for inclusion in Board Policy 3.10, District Grantmaking Program, and forward to the full Board of Directors for consideration and approval:
a. Option 1: Maximize Reach by Distributing Grants Across a Broad Grantee Base
b. Option 2: Support Early-Stage and Grassroots Initiatives --- RECOMMENDED
c. Option 3: Amplify Initiatives with Supplemental and Gap Funding
ADJOURNMENT
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.
