Additional Information
10:30 AM
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/87441082369
- By phone: dial (669) 900-6833 or (346) 248-7799 and enter the Meeting ID: 874 4108 2369
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
10:30 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 revised May 20, 2025 and July 15, 2025 Legislative, Funding, And Public Affairs Committee Meeting Minutes
2. Draft 2026 Legislative Program (R-25-136)
Staff Contact: Joshua Hugg, Governmental Affairs Program Manager, Public Affairs Department
General Manager’s Recommendations:
1. Review and provide input on the Draft 2026 Legislative Program, which outlines the proposed legislative priorities and policies for Calendar Year 2026.
2. Forward a recommendation to the Board of Directors for approval of the 2026 Legislative Program, with any changes as requested by the committee.
3. Midpen Signature Event (R-25-137)
Staff Contact: Eleanor Raab, Public Affairs Specialist I, Natalie Jolly, Public Affairs Specialist III, Public Affairs Department
General Manager’s Recommendation: Review and provide feedback on the concept and initial planning of a Public Signature Event to increase in-person outreach and deepen community connections.
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.
