View from Russian Ridge Preserve to Mindego Hill by Karl Gohl
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1:00 PM 

MEETING WILL BE HELD IN PERSON ONLY 
Please park at Miller Point parking lot at: 
10000 Alma Bridge Road, Los Gatos, CA 95033 
The meeting will be held on-site at the former Beatty Property (directional signage will be onsite) 

SUBMITTAL OF PUBLIC COMMENTS 
Members of the public may submit written comments to be provided to the Committee 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.   
  • Any comments received after the deadline will be provided to the Committee after the meeting.
Agenda
0 - 20250429_PNR_AGENDA.pdf
Agenda Packet
1 - 20250415_PNR_Minutes_DRAFT.pdf
2 - 20250429_BeattyParkingAreaandTrailConnectionsProject_R-25-56(Compressed).pdf
Meeting Agenda

1:00 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE  

ROLL CALL

COMMITTEE MEMBERS: KERSTEEN-TUCKER, KISHIMOTO, RIFFLE

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 April 15, 2025, Planning And Natural Resources Committee Meeting Minutes  

2. Beatty Parking Area and Trail Connections Project at Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve (R-25-56)
Staff Contact: Mark Brandi, Senior Capital Project Manager, Engineering & Construction Department
General Manager’s Recommendations:  Based on new information and progress made to date in moving forward the Alma Bridge Road Newt Passage Project and the realities of its projected implementation schedule, review and consider forwarding to the Board of Directors for their consideration one of the following options as the preferred option for the Beatty Parking Area and Trail Connections Project:
• Option 1: Implement the Beatty parking area and trail improvements in phases, beginning with a small, seasonal, permit-only parking area until the adjacent Alma Bridge Road Newt Passage Project improvements are implemented. This approach includes site specific design features for the parking area and trail that protect newts during their seasonal migration.
• Option 2: Implement the Beatty parking area and trail improvements in phases per Option 1 above and contribute funding to complete the final design and construction of a specific portion (Zone 2a) of the Alma Bridge Road New Passage Project, which fronts the Beatty property.
• Option 3: Continue to defer the Beatty Parking Area and Trail Improvements Project until the entire Alma Bridge Road New Passage Project is implemented, postponing the completion of a conservation easement condition and a Measure AA commitment. 

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. 

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.