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Date
Additional Information

Closed session begins at 6:00pm; Regular session begins at 7:00 pm

Meeting Agenda

SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 

Administrative Office
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022

Wednesday, January 13, 2016
5:00 PM
                                            
A G E N D A 

5:00     SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT – STUDY SESSION 

ROLL CALL

1.    Discussion and Approval of a Selection Process for the Measure AA Bond Oversight Committee (R-16-02) 

Staff Contact:  Jennifer Woodworth, District Clerk
General Manager’s Recommendation:  
1.    Discuss possible options for interviewing and selecting the members of the Measure AA Bond Oversight Committee
2.    Approve a procedure outlining the interview and appointment process for the Measure AA Bond Oversight Committee.

ADJOURNMENT
    
7:00    REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 

    ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The Board President will invite public comment on items not the agenda.  Each speaker will ordinarily be limited to three minutes; however, the Brown Act (Open Meeting Law) does not allow action by the Board of Directors on items not on the agenda. If you wish to address the Board, please complete a speaker card and give it to the District Clerk. Individuals are limited to one appearance during this section.

    ADOPTION OF AGENDA

    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 Board Meeting Minutes:
November 18, 2015
December 9, 2015
December 16, 2015

2.    Approve Claims Report 

3.    Joint Resolution Expressing Appreciation and Gratitude for “The Ladies of Grandview” (R-16-07)

Staff Contact:  Kirk Lenington, Natural Resources Manager
General Manager’s Recommendation:  Adopt the joint resolution between Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District and the San Mateo County Resource Conservation District in commending “The Ladies of Grandview.” 

4.    Amend the District’s Classification and Compensation Plan to add the Legislative and External Affairs Specialist Classification  (R-16-03)

Staff Contact:  Shelly Lewis, Public Affairs Manager
General Manager’s Recommendation:  Adopt a resolution adding the new classification of Legislative and External Affairs Specialist to the District’s Classification and Compensation Plan.


    BOARD BUSINESS
The President will invite public comment on agenda items at the time each item is considered by the Board of Directors. Each speaker will ordinarily be limited to three minutes. Alternately, you may comment to the Board by a written communication, which the Board appreciates.

5.    Election of the Calendar Year 2016 Officers for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board of Directors (R-16-01)

Staff Contact:  Jennifer Woodworth, District Clerk
General Manager’s Recommendation:  Elect Officers of the Board of Directors for Calendar Year 2016.

    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 factual information; request staff to report back 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

    SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT – CLOSED SESSION 
    
ROLL CALL

1.    CLOSED SESSION: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION. Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
    Title of Employees:     General Counsel 
                                           General Manager

    ADJOURNMENT 


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.