View from Russian Ridge Preserve to Mindego Hill by Karl Gohl

Planning and Natural Resources Committee Meeting

1:00 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 

  1. In person at the Midpen Administrative Office: the Board Room is open to the public during all Committee meetings.  
  2. Remotely via Zoom: Join the meeting conference by clicking this link: https://openspace.zoom.us/j/83896736144 
  3.  By phone: dial (669) 900-6833 or (346) 248-7799 and enter the Meeting ID: 838 9673 6144 

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
Agenda
0 - 20251104_PNR_AGENDA.pdf
Agenda Packet
1 - 20251021_PNR_Minutes_DRAFT.pdf
2 - 20251104_DraftGoalsStrategicPlanClimateChange_R-25-138.pdf
3 - 20251104_ProspectRoadParkingImprovementOptionsFremontOlderOSP_R-25-139_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 October 21, 2025, Planning And Natural Resources Committee Meeting Minutes  

2. Draft Goals and Outcomes for the Strategic Plan for Adaptation and Resilience to Climate Change (R-25-138)
Staff Contact: Sophie Christel, Management Analyst II, Natural Resources Department
General Manager’s Recommendation: Receive a presentation on the process for developing the Strategic Plan for Adaptation and Resilience to Climate Change (SPARCC) and provide feedback on the draft Goals and Outcomes. 

3. Prospect Road Parking Area Improvement Options for Fremont Older Open Space Preserve (R-25-139)
Staff Contact: Mark Brandi, Senior Capital Project Manager, Engineering & Construction Department  
General Manager’s Recommendations:  
Select one of the following proposed options to enhance the visitor experience at the existing parking area off Prospect Road at Fremont Older Open Space Preserve to subsequently forward on to the Board of Directors for their consideration:
• Option 1: enhance ADA parking and trailhead amenities.  This option maintains the existing open parking layout, enhances accessibility, and provides new public amenities.
• Option 2: formalize the parking configuration through asphalt and permeable pavement and striping, establish defined circulation routes, and enhance ADA parking and trailhead amenities. This option defines the parking layout and number of parking spaces, enhances accessibility, and provides new public amenities.  

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. 

Recording

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.

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