View from Russian Ridge Preserve to Mindego Hill by Karl Gohl
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REVISED AGENDA

5:30PM - Special Meeting

7:00PM - Regular Meeting

TELECONFERENCE NOTICE  

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, Subdivision (b), Director Kersteen-Tucker will participate from 776 Buena Vista St. Moss Beach, CA 94038. This Notice and Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location. Accessibility to and public comment from this address will be provided as required by Government Code Section 54953(b)(3). 

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) Board 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 meetings of the Board of Directors.
2. Remotely via Zoom: Join the meeting conference by clicking this link: https://openspace.zoom.us/j/87549238287
3. By phone: dial (669) 900-6833 or (346) 248-7799 and enter the Meeting ID: 875 4923 8287

SUBMITTAL OF PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the public may submit written comments to be provided to the Board, 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:
          o In-person attendance: submit a request via the paper-based public comment form at the meeting.
          o 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 Board after the meeting.

Agenda
0 - 20240508_BOD_Agenda_24-12_REVISED.pdf
Agenda Packet
0.1 - 20240508_ParkingAreaDesignGuidelines_R-24-55.pdf
1 - 20240424_BOD_Minutes_DRAFT.pdf
2 - 20240508_Claims.pdf
3 - 20240508_2024MAABondsPreliminaryOfficialStatement_R-24-58.pdf
4 - 20240508_Award of Conservation Grazing RFP Grazing Units_R-24-57.pdf
Meeting Agenda

5:30 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT

ROLL CALL
1. Parking Area Design Guidelines (R-24-55)
Staff Contact: Susanna Chan, Assistant General Manager, Office of the General Manager

General Manager’s Recommendation: Review and approve the proposed Parking Area Design Guidelines with any final changes as requested by the Board of Directors. However, if significant revisions are required, authorize the General Manager to execute a $15,000 contract amendment with CSW/ST2, a multidisciplinary design and landscape architecture firm who is assisting with developing the Parking Area Design Guidelines, in order to be able to prepare additional iterations for Board consideration.

ADJOURNMENT

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

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 Board of Directors on items not on the agenda. Individuals are limited to one comment 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 the April 24, 2024 meeting minutes

2. Claims Report

BOARD BUSINESS
Public comment on agenda items is received at the time each item is considered by the Board of Directors.

3. Resolution approving the Preliminary Official Statement for the Issuance of the Measure AA Series 2024 General Obligation Bonds (Green Bonds). (R-24-56)
Staff Contacts: Stefan Jaskulak, Chief Financial Officer, Office of the General Manager

General Manager and Controller’s Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the Preliminary Official Statement for the Issuance of the Measure AA Series 2024 General Obligation Bonds (Green Bonds)

4. CONTINUED TO THE MAY 22, 2024 Board Meeting

Award of Grazing Leases for three Conservation Grazing Units: Blue Brush Canyon (Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve); Lone Madrone (La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve); and Big Dipper/Mindego (Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve/Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve) (R-24-57)

Staff Contacts: Matthew Shapero, Conservation Grazing Program Manager, Resource Management Specialist III, Land & Facilities Department

General Manager’s Recommendations:

Based on the final evaluation results of a Request for Proposals Process that is consistent with the 2023 Board-adopted Agricultural Policy, adopt a Resolution authorizing the General Manager to:

  1. Execute an initial five-year conservation grazing lease with Pacheco Cattle for the Blue Brush Canyon Grazing Unit in Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve.
  2. Execute an initial five-year conservation grazing lease with Willow Creek Land and Cattle, LLC., for the Lone Madrone Grazing Unit in La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve.
  3. Execute an initial five-year conservation grazing lease with Baird Livestock and Land Management, LLC., for the Big Dipper/Mindego Grazing Unit in Skyline Ridge/Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve.
  4. Extend each of the foregoing leases, at the General Manager’s discretion, for up to two (2) additional five-year terms, for total lease terms of 15 years each, based on tenant performance. 


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 information; request staff to report 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

*Times are estimated and items may appear earlier or later than listed. The Agenda is subject to a change of order.

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.