PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON FEBRUARY 20, 2007

The meeting was called to order at 9:04 a.m.

Tuesday, February 6, 2007

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

Absent: None.

1.

8:15 a.m.

CLOSED SESSION

A)

Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation

Sami Amin et al. v. County of San Mateo et al.

United States District Court Case No. C 06 07483 PJH

Robert Belmont et al. v. County of San Mateo

United States District Court Case No. C 05 3192 SBA

County of San Mateo v. Sempra Energy et al.

San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. 443882

Genentech, Inc. v. County of San Mateo et al.

San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. 456781

Stephen Townsend v. County of San Mateo et al.

San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. 444809

B)

Public Employment

Title: County Counsel

C)

Public Employee Performance Evaluation

Title: County Manager

No report.

2.

9:00 a.m.

REGULAR AGENDA (SEE PAGE 4)
CONSENT AGENDA (SEE PAGE 5)

All items on the consent agenda are approved by one roll call motion unless a request is made at the beginning of the meeting that an item be withdrawn or transferred to the regular agenda. Any item on the regular agenda may be transferred to the consent agenda.

Hill/Church

3.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Speakers recognized by the President:

Marilu Serrano, 211 Gardenia Way, East Palo Alto, 94303

David Shorr, P.O. Box 295, La Honda 94020

Linda Schinkel, 40 Prague Street, San Mateo 94401

Nancy Kohn, 3103 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo 94403

4.

9:00 a.m.

Report on the Firearms Domestic Violence Education and Intervention Project in San Mateo County: (Jointly with Supervisor Mark Church and the Sheriff)

A)

Resolution (068516) authorizing the Sheriff to execute a memorandum of understanding with the California Department of Justice for San Mateo County to participate in the project for the term of February 6, 2007 through February 5, 2009, in the amount of $380,000

B)

Introduction of an ordinance amending the salary ordinance adding two Deputy Sheriff positions, and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety

This item was continued to the meeting of February 13, 2007 for adoption.

C)

Resolution (068517) authorizing a transfer in the amount of $161,860 from State Aid and Non-Departmental to various accounts (4/5ths vote required)

Speakers recognized by the President:

Supervisor Mark Church, Board of Supervisors

Sheriff Greg Munks, Sheriff’s Office

Chief Susan Manheimer, San Mateo Police Department

Elaine Tipton, Assistant District Attorney

Lauren Zorfas, 7 Madera Avenue, San Carlos 94070

Melissa Lukin, CORA

Tulin Acikalin, 2287 South El Camino Real, San Mateo 94112

Wendy Miller, 2 Ralston Ranch Road, Belmont 94002

Giovannie Pico, 429 Elm Avenue, San Bruno 94066

Jessica Dayton, CORA, P.O. Box 5090, San Mateo 94402

Tissier/Church

5.

9:15 a.m.

Hearing under the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act for issuance of $250,000,000 of Tax-Exempt Conduit Bonds to finance facility improvements and equipment purchased by Allied Waste North America, Inc. (Allied), approximately $11,700,000 of which will be spent on improvements at the Ox Mountain Facility (County Counsel)

A)

Report and recommendation

B)

Close hearing

C)

Adopt a resolution authorizing a joint exercise of powers agreement with the California Municipal Finance Authority to participate in economic development, cultural and community development financing programs

D)

Adopt a resolution approving revenue bond financing to be issued by the California Municipal Finance Authority to benefit Allied

Speakers recognized by the President:

Tom Casey, County Counsel

Supervisor Jerry Hill, Board of Supervisors

Supervisor Gordon, Board of Supervisors

Jim Gunderson, Ox Mountain

Lennie Roberts, 339 La Cuesta, Portola Valley 94028

This item was continued to the meeting of February 13, 2007 at 9:15 a.m. Gordon/Hill

6.

9:30 a.m.

Hearing to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision to deny a use permit amendment to allow the extension of an existing 59 feet – 8 inch lattice communications tower and omnidirectional antennas to reach a maximum height of 71 feet to accommodate an upgraded wireless communications facility consisting of three panel antennas located at the Menlo Park Fire Protection District Station at 3322 Alameda de las Pulgas, unincorporated West Menlo Park (Applicant/Appellant: Mike Mangiantini/Owner: Menlo Park Fire Protection District): (Planning and Building Department)

A)

Report and recommendation

B)

Close hearing – Gordon/Church

C)

Approve or deny appeal – Gordon/Hill

Speakers recognized by the President:

Lisa Grote, Director, Planning and Building Department

Mike Mangiantini, 43 Fair Oaks Lane, Atherton 94027

Josh Becker, 2098 Valparaiso Avenue, Menlo Park 94025

Peter Vajgel, 2155 Valparaiso Avenue, Menlo Park 94025

Jonna Hunter, 2098 Valparaiso Avenue, Menlo Park 94025

Margarita Cassanova, Valparaiso, Menlo Park 94025

Robert M. Halperin, 80 Reservoir Road, Atherton 94027

Supervisor Mark Church, Board of Supervisors

Supervisor Adrienne Tissier, Board of Supervisors

Supervisor Jerry Hill, Board of Supervisors

Supervisor Rich Gordon, Board of Supervisors

7.

9:45 a.m.

Introduction of an ordinance amending Title 4, Chapter 4.96, Section 4.96.040 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code to prohibit smoking at all county owned, operated or maintained parks, beaches and trails, and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety (Supervisors Rich Gordon and Jerry Hill)

This item was continued to the meeting of February 13, 2007 for adoption.

Gordon/Church

8.

10:00 a.m.

Presentation of a proclamation (2583) designating February 2, 2007 as Wear Red Day for Women in honor of the Go Red for Women Campaign in San Mateo County (Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson)

Hill/Church

9.

10:00 a.m.

A)

Accept the FY 2006-07 County Budget Update

B)

Review key budget assumptions and provide direction regarding the preparation of the FY 2007-08 and 2008-09 Budget

C)

Accept the reports on the status of the Sheriff’s Office Relief Staffing Recommendation and the Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategic Plan Implementation (County Manager)

Speakers recognized by the President:

John L. Maltbie, County Manager

Supervisor Rich Gordon, Board of Supervisors

Supervisor Jerry Hill, Board of Supervisors

Supervisor Mark Church, Board of Supervisors

Gordon/Church

10.

Resolution (068518) disbanding the Drug and Alcohol Advisory Board effective January 23, 2007

This item was transferred to the Consent Agenda.

11.

County Manager’s report:

A)

Resolution (068519) amending the 2007-08 State Legislative Session Program to include a legislative proposal for a Next-of-Kin “Right to Know” law

Speakers recognized by the President:

Selina Picone, 1326 South Gate Avenue, Daly City 94015

Debra Maher, 2003 Parrott Drive #3, San Mateo 94402

Supervisor Jerry Hill, Board of Supervisors

Supervisor Mark Church, Board of Supervisors

B)

Resolution (068520) to support in concept AB 83 (Lieber), Property tax administration: PARE program

C)

Resolution (068521) adopting the 2007-08 Legislative Program Procedures and Processes

This item was transferred to the Consent Agenda.

12.

Board members’ committee reports

13.

Recommendation for the reappointment of Sherrill Swan to the Arts Commission representing the Third District, term expiring December 31, 2010 (Supervisor Rich Gordon)

14.

Recommendation for the appointments of Kamina Wilson and Hope Windsor-Wells to the In-Home Support Services Public Authority Advisory Committee, terms expiring December 31, 2009 (Supervisors Rose Jacobs Gibson and Mark Church)

15.

Recommendation for the appointment of Rito A. Andujo to the Workforce Investment Board representing Local Business, term expiring June 30, 2010 (Supervisor Mark Church)

16.

Recommendation for the appointment of Beverly Beasley Johnson to the Workforce Investment Board representing One-Stop Partner, term expiring January 31, 2009 (Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson)

17.

Ratification of a resolution (2584) honoring the City of Millbrae Senior Center and Senior Advisory Committee on their first annual Millbrae Health and Wellness Faire (Supervisor Mark Church)

18.

Ratification of a resolution (2585) honoring Michael J. McLaughlin upon his retirement from the Teamsters’ Union Local #856 (Supervisor Jerry Hill)

19.

Ratification of a resolution (2586) honoring Lieutenant Ted Silvas upon his retirement from the Millbrae Police Department (Supervisor Mark Church)

20.

Resolution (068522) authorizing: (Jointly with the Health Department)

A)

An amendment to the agreement with Deloitte Consulting LLP for consulting services, extending the term through March 11, 2007, increasing the amount by $85,374 to $705,574

B)

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

21.

Resolution (068523) authorizing an agreement with San Bruno Mountain Watch, SunChase G.A. California I, Inc. and Sterling Pacific Management Services, Inc. for the transfer in fee title of three parcels on San Bruno Mountain for inclusion in San Bruno Mountain County Park, pursuant to the San Bruno Mountain Habitat Conservation Plan and for the payment of $234,038 to the County for habitat reclamation, property staking and geotechnical review related to such parcels and to further authorize acceptance of such transfer and other documents as may be necessary to effectuate the agreement

22.

Resolution (068524) authorizing an agreement with the State Department of Mental Health for Mental Health Services Act funds for the term of March 1, 2006 through June 30, 2008, in the amount of $15,216,123

23.

Resolution (068525) 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. from March 1, 2007 through June 30, 2007

24.

Resolution (068526) authorizing a transfer in the amount of $2,200,000 from Departmental Reserves to All Other Service Charges to cover expenses associated with the Information Technology Strategic Plan (4/5ths vote required) (Jointly with the Chief Information Officer)

25.

Adoption of an ordinance (04363) amending the salary ordinance adding two unclassified Biologist/Standards Specialist positions, previously introduced and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety

26.

Resolution (068527) authorizing:

A)

An agreement with Northpoint Housing, Inc. to provide Section 108 loan funds for the development of Trestle Glen at El Camino Transit Village for the term of 55 years, in an amount not to exceed $10,745,000

B)

The Director of the Department of Housing or his designee to execute subsequent amendments and minor modifications, in an amount not to exceed $25,000

This item was transferred to the Regular Agenda.

Church/Gordon

27.

Report recommending denial of the following claims:

Claims (Non-Culpable)

Richard Bayona

Peter Gertz

Michael Galati

David Michael Mangum

28.

Introduction of an ordinance amending the salary ordinance and accepting the report on the total number of positions in the County, and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety

This item was continued to the meeting of February 13, 2007 for adoption.

29.

A)

Introduction of an ordinance amending the salary ordinance adding one unclassified Case Management/Assessment Specialist position, and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety

This item was continued to the meeting of February 13, 2007 for adoption.

B)

Resolution (068528) authorizing a transfer in the amount of $264,845 from Other State Aid and Agency Reserves to various accounts for the Substance Abuse Offender Treatment Program (4/5ths vote required)

30.

Resolution (068529) authorizing an agreement with the Local Agency Formation Commission for the provision of staffing, quarters, supplies and legal services for FY 2006-07, in an amount not to exceed $236,211

31.

Resolutions designating:

A)

(068530) No parking zones on portions of Alpine Road, Cornell Avenue and Middlefield Road

B)

(068531) No parking during specified hours zone on a portion of 2^nd Avenue

C)

(068532) One-hour time limited parking zone on a portion of Hurlingame Avenue

This item was transferred to the Regular Agenda.

Speakers recognized by the President:

Brian Lee, Acting Director, Public Works

Supervisor Rich Gordon, Board of Supervisors

Louise Pencavel, 20 Sneckner Court, Menlo Park 94025

Margaret Williams, 12 Sneckner Court, Menlo Park 94025

Lennie Roberts, 339 La Cuesta, Portola Valley 94028

Items B and C were approved. Item A regarding Alpine Road was continued to the meeting of February 27, 2007. Gordon/Church

32.

Resolution (068533) authorizing:

A)

An agreement with Sequoia Union High School District for the provision of one on-site School Resource Officer and management of a School Resource Officer Program for the term of August 29, 2005 through June 8, 2007, in an amount not to exceed $49,875

B)

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

33.

Resolution (068534) authorizing:

A)

An amendment to the agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. for the completion of various small security additions and enhancements for the San Mateo Medical Center’s Health Services Campus, Burlingame Long Term Care Facility and other health facilities, extending the term through December 31, 2008, increasing the amount by $50,000 to $142,164

B)

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

34.

Resolution (068535) authorizing:

A)

An agreement with RJ Lee Solutions, LLC for the development and deployment of the Laboratory Information Management System software used by the Forensic Laboratory, extending the term through June 30, 2007

B)

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

35.

Resolution (068536) approving the Sheriff’s record retention schedule which will protect useful and vital records, identify historically valuable records and assure the prompt and systematic disposal of obsolete records (4/5ths vote required)

36.

Resolutions authorizing discharge from accountability for the collection of:

A)

(068537) Costs, fines, fees and assessments in the amount of $28,343,898.47

B)

(068538) Overpayments for Welfare Assistance in the amount of $499,196.25

37.

Resolution (068539) authorizing a transfer in the amount of $36,000 from Revenue Services Departmental Reserves to Services and Supplies as well as ISD budgets to replace end-of-life computer equipment and allow for the transfer of Revenue Services’ user accounts from the Human Resources’ Department server to the new Treasurer-Tax Collector-Revenue Services server (4/5ths vote required)

The meeting adjourned at 11:35 a.m. in memory of Lincoln Moses, Robert Anderson and Leo McCarthy to reconvene on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 8:15 a.m. in Closed Session - Litigation and Personnel Matters, and thereafter for the regularly scheduled Board meeting.