PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON MARCH 21, 2006.

ALL AGENDA ITEMS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS HAVE BEEN APPROVED AND/OR ADOPTED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED BELOW THE ITEM

This meeting was called to order at 9:09 a.m.

Tuesday, February 28, 2006

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL – Present: Supervisors Church, Hill, Gordon, Jacobs Gibson and Tissier

Absent: None.

1.

8:15 a.m.

CLOSED SESSION

A)

CNA, PDA and Extra-Help Negotiations
County Negotiator – Diana Doughtie

B)

Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation

Robert & Sheryl Amaral v. Northern Claims Management et al.
San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. 448085

Joseph W. Carcione Jr. et al. v. County of San Mateo

Shannon Gallagher v. County of San Mateo et al.
United States District Court Case No. C04-0448 SBA

The Board approved the filing of an Amices Query Brief.

San Gregorio Creek Water Adjudication

South Bayside System Authority v. County of San Mateo
San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. 448371

2.

9:00 a.m.

REGULAR AGENDA (SEE PAGE 3)
CONSENT AGENDA (SEE PAGE 4)

Items 19, 28, 39 and 40 were continued for one week. Mr. Maltbie asked departments to prepare a better explanation of why there are no indication as to the requirements the employees be given the right pf reimbursement for jury duty. Church/Jacobs Gibson

3.

9:00 a.m.

Presentation of Employee of the Month for February 2006 to Eduardo Jaramillo, Lead Deputy County Clerk, Superior Court (County Manager)

Speakers recognized by the President:

John L. Maltbie, County Manager

John Fitton, Court Executive Officer

4.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

5.

9:15 a.m.

Resolution (067819) accepting two grants from the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health Differential Response, in the amount of $80,000 (Human Services Agency) Gordon/Jacobs Gibson

Speakers recognized by the President:

Glen Brooks, Director, Human Services Agency

Mark Lane, Human Services Agency

6.

9:30 a.m.

Resolution (067820) accepting the Safety Net Needs Assessment Report and approving additional funding for the Core Service Agencies for FY 2005-06, increasing the amount by $50,000 (Human Services Agency) Church/Tissier

Speakers recognized by the President:

Glen Brooks, Director, Human Services Agency

Stephen Kaplan

Supervisor Mark Church, Board of Supervisors

Supervisor Rich Gordon, Board of Supervisors

Supervisor Adrienne Tissier, Board of Supervisors

Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson, Board of Supervisors

Karla Molina, 600 Linden Avenue, South San Francisco 94080

7.

9:45 a.m.

Earned Income Tax Credit Program launch in San Mateo County (Supervisor Jerry Hill) Jacobs Gibson/Gordon

Speakers recognized by the President:

Glen Brooks, Director, Human Services Agency

Judy O’Leary

Cheri Parr, 99 Avenue Alhambra, El Granada 94037

Susan Lang, 250 Hardwick Road, Woodside 94012

Jill Daly, 250 Hardwick Road, Woodside 94012

8.

10:00 a.m.

Status Report on Pillar Point Harbor Village (Environmental Services Agency) Jacobs Gibson/Church

Speakers recognized by the President:

Lisa Grote, Environmental Services Agency

9.

1:30 p.m.

Presentation of Service Awards (Room 101, 455 County Center, Redwood City) (County Manager)

10.

Resolution authorizing (067821):

A)

An agreement with Compucom Systems, Inc. for the provision of contingency staffing services for the term of February 28, 2006 through February 27, 2009, in an amount not to exceed $2,142,000

B)

The Chief Information Officer to execute subsequent amendments and minor modifications, in an amount not to exceed $25,000
Church/Jacobs Gibson

Speakers recognzined by the President:

Chris Flatemoe, Chief Information Officer

Supervisor Mark Church, Board of Supervisors

John L. Maltbie, County Manager

Mr. Maltbie recommended approving the contract with the stipulated requirement that the five days has to be met.

11.

A)

Resolution (067822) authorizing a transfer request from IFT-ISD Services to Capital Assets to fund the Automated Time Keeping Systems Project (4/5^ths vote required)

B)

Resolution (067823) authorizing:

1.

An agreement with WorkBrain, Inc. for the provision of software licensing and maintenance and to purchase additional licensed software, enumerated within the contract for the term of March 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007, in an amount not to exceed $699,000

2.

An agreement with WorkBrain, Inc. to provide implementation services, in an amount not to exceed $872,980

3.

The Chief Information Officer to execute subsequent amendments and minor modifications, in an amount not to exceed $25,000

Supervisor Gordon asked for regular updates on the project.

Church/Jacobs Gibson

Speakers recognized by the President:

Chris Flatmoe, Chief Information Officer

Supervisor Rich Gordon, Board of Supervisors

12.

Resolution (067824) authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Friends of Huddart and Wunderlich Parks for the restoration and operation of the Folger Estate Stable

Gordon/Jacobs Gibson

13.

County Manager’s report:

A)

Resolution (067825) supporting a reauthorization of the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) Act (RWCA) that meets the concepts established in California’s nine Local Planning Councils Title I EMA Consolidated Statement on the Reauthorization of the Ryan White CARE Act

This item was moved to the Consent Agenda.

14.

A)

Introduction of an ordinance adding Section 2.28.045 to Chapter 2.28, Title 2 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code establishing a process for setting the compensation of elected department heads, and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety

B)

Resolution (067826) amending Resolution 65720 setting the salaries of certain elected officials (Supervisor Jerry Hill and Supervisor Rich Gordon)

This item was moved to the Consent Agenda and the ordinance was continued to the meeting of March 7, 2006 for adoption.

15.

Introduction of an ordinance adding Chapter 4.112 to Title 4 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code establishing a repository and distribution program for unused surplus medications pursuant to Health and Safety Code Division 116, and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety (Supervisor Adrienne Tissier)

This item was continued to the meeting of March 7, 2006 for adoption.

16.

Board members’ committee reports:
Supervisor Hill appointed a sub-committee of himself and Supervisor Gordon to review the materials for the Stanford Trail.

17.

Minutes of the meeting of August 16, 2005

18.

Resolution (067827):

A)

Waiving the Request for Proposal process and authorizing an agreement with Easy Access, Inc. for the provision of analytical and technical services to upgrade the existing secured and unsecured assessment systems for the term of February 28, 2006 through December 31, 2006, in an amount not to exceed $161,200, no Net County Cost

B)

Authorizing the Department Head to execute subsequent amendments and minor modifications, in an amount not to exceed $25,000

19.

Resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Bartig, Basler and Ray, PC for the provision of professional consulting services, extending the term through June 30, 2006 or until completion, in an amount not to exceed $135,000, no Net County Cost

This item was continued to the meeting of March 7, 2006.

20.

Resolution (067828) authorizing the Chief Elections Officer to render specified election services for the Town of Colma in conjunction with a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2006

21.

Recommendation for the appointments of Michelle A. O’Brien and Patricia Dixon to the Commission on Disabilities, terms expiring June 30, 2007 (Supervisor Jerry Hill and Supervisor Adrienne Tissier)

22.

Resolution (2465) congratulating Hillside Homeowners Improvement Association upon its 50^th Anniversary (Supervisor Adrienne Tissier)

23.

Ratification of a resolution (2466) honoring Richard “Dick” Claire upon his retirement from Cañada College and the San Mateo County Community College District (Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson)

24.

Ratification of a resolution (2467) honoring Dianne Widmeyer Eyer upon her retirement from Cañada College and the San Mateo County Community College District (Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson)

25.

Ratification of a resolution (2468) commending the California Task Force 3 Urban Search and Rescue for its action in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina (Supervisor Adrienne Tissier)

26.

Ratification of a resolution (2469) congratulating KDF Communities upon reaching a key milestone in the construction of the new senior housing community, Village at the Crossing (Supervisor Mark Church)

27.

Ratification of a proclamation (2470) designating January 12, 2006 as Officer Richard Allen May Day (Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson)

28.

Resolution authorizing:

A)

An agreement with SBC for the provision of long distance services for the term of February 28, 2006 through February 27, 2009 with the option to extend the Agreement by two additional one-year terms, in an amount not to exceed $650,000

B)

The Chief Information Officer to execute subsequent amendments and minor modifications, in an amount not to exceed $25,000 and extend the Agreement for the optional two one-year terms

This item was continued to the meeting of March 7, 2006.

29.

Resolution (067829) authorizing a transfer request from Departmental Reserves to Fixed Assets to fund the purchase of Nortel Networks Voice Mail System, Call Pilot, in the amount of $244,950 (4/5^ths vote required)

30.

Resolution (067830) authorizing an agreement with the Law Firm of Meredith, Weinstein and Numbers for the provision of legal services related to excess insurance coverage, in the amount of $40,000

31.

Approve corrections to the 2004 Supplemental and 2005 regular property tax rolls and the refund of taxes paid, to correct for the application of the welfare exemption related to the property located at 800 Foster City Boulevard, Foster City

32.

Resolution (067831) authorizing an agreement with MARC Associates, Inc. for the provision of federal government liaison services for the term of January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2007, in the amount of $147,000

33.

Make a finding to continue the local emergency caused by the 2004-05 winter storms that brought large amounts of wind and rain resulting in landslides in La Honda affecting homes and public property

34.

Report recommending denial of the following claims:

Claims (Non-Culpable)

Sherry Burton

Nathan T. Gibson

Paul Kaemper

Kelly McCrystle

Judith Pospishil

Bradley Quinn et al.

35.

Adoption of an ordinance (04295) amending the Salary Ordinance and accepting the total number of position in the County, previously introduced and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety

36.

Resolution (067832) authorizing a transfer request from Contingencies to Departmental Salaries and Benefits to fund six new positions in the Planning and Building Division, in the amount of $201,304 (4/5^ths vote required)

37.

A)

Introduction of an ordinance amending the Salary Ordinance adding forty-two positions to support implementation of the Mental Health Services Act Plan, and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety

This item was continued to the meeting of March 7, 2006 for adoption.

B)

Resolution (067833) authorizing a transfer request to recognize State Mental Health Services Act and related revenues and associated expenses, in the amount of $4,566,290 (4/5^ths vote required)

38.

Resolution (067834) authorizing the Controller to continue payments on San Mateo County AIDS Program service agreements with the AIDS Community Research Consortium and Community Dental Care, Inc. a California nonprofit corporation for the term of March 1, 2006 through June 30, 2006, in the amount of $150,000, no Net County Cost

39.

Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Jefferson Union High School District (JUHSD) for the provision of educational and employment services to in-school youth through JUHSD’s Pathway for Success program for the term of April 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, in the amount $212,500, no Net County Cost

This item was continued to the meeting of March 7, 2006.

40.

Resolution waiving the Request for Proposal Process and authorizing an agreement with Opportunities Industrialization Center West for the administration of the Jobs Now Program for FYs 2005-08, in the amount of $250,000, no Net County Cost

This meeting was continued to the meeting of March 7, 2006.

41.

Resolution (067835) authorizing a Revenue Agreement with the Redwood City School District (RCSD) for reimbursement to the County for partial payment of the salary and benefits for one Psychiatric Social Worker outposted at RCSD’s Hoover Preschool Family Resource Center for FYs 2005-08, in the amount of $100,821 for FY 2005-06

42.

Resolution (067836) authorizing an amendment to realign the Schedule of Values in the Architectural Agreement with Thistlethwaite Architectural Group for the Design of the Keller Women & Children Services Unit at the San Mateo Medical Center

43.

Resolution (067837):

A)

Rejecting the one bid received for retrofitting lighting fixtures at 555 County Center, Redwood City

B)

Authorizing the Director of Public Works to re-advertise the project for bid

44.

Introduction of an ordinance amending Chapter 7.04 of Title 7, Vehicles and Traffic, of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code to define Prima Facie Speed Limits, and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety

This item was continued to the meeting of March 7, 2006 for adoption.

45.

Resolution (067838):

A)

Authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Quest Diagnostics, Nichols Institute to process laboratory specimens for the term of March 1, 2003 through February 28, 2006, increasing the amount by $75,000 to $1,665,688

B)

Waiving the Request for Proposal process and authorizing an agreement with Quest Diagnostics, Nichols Institute to process laboratory specimens for the term of March 1, 2006 through February 28, 2009, in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000

C)

Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to execute subsequent amendments and minor modifications, in an amount not to exceed $25,000

46.

Accept the report on Inmate Welfare Trust Fund for FY 2004-05

The meeting adjourned at 10:25 a.m., in memory of DeeDee Zidich, Joseph Keating, Helen Vacura, Ted Sorensen and Carol Kittermaster to reconvene on Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at 8:15 a.m. in Closed Session - Litigation and Personnel Matters, and thereafter for the regularly scheduled Board meeting.