PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO MEETING OF THE |
The meeting was called to order at 9:01 a.m. | ||
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 | ||
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL – Present: Supervisors Church, Hill, Gordon, Jacobs Gibson and Tissier Absent: None | ||
1. |
8:15 a.m. |
CLOSED SESSION |
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation | ||
Barrett, Michael v. County of San Mateo, et al. | ||
San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. 469751 | ||
Braun, Oscar, et al. v. County of San Mateo | ||
United States District Court Case No. C03 3415 MJJ | ||
Harris, Jan Johnson v. County of San Mateo, et al. | ||
San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. 463564 | ||
Meyer, James v. County of San Mateo | ||
WCAB case | ||
Settlement in the amount of $60,720.50 | ||
2. |
9:00 a.m. |
REGULAR 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agenda are approved by one roll call motion unless a request is made at the beginning of the meeting that an item be withdrawn or transferred to the regular agenda.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. | ||
Motion: Church / Second: Hill | ||
3. |
9:00 a.m. |
Presentation of the Employee of the Month for April 2008 to Tammie Sweetser, Benefits Analyst II, Human Services Agency (County Manager) |
Speakers recognized by the President: | ||
John L. Maltbie, County Manager | ||
Robert Manchia, Human Services Agency | ||
Sharif Etman, Human Services Agency | ||
Beverly Johnson, Director, Human Services Agency | ||
4. |
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – No speakers | |
5. |
9:00 a.m. |
Presentation of a proclamation (2784) designating April 20 through April 26, 2008 as Safety Seat Checkup Week (Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson) | ||||
Speakers recognized by the President: | ||||||
Captain Bridget Lott, California Highway Patrol | ||||||
Motion: Jacobs Gibson / Second: Tissier | ||||||
6. |
9:00 a.m. |
Presentation of a proclamation (2785) designating April 2008 as Child Abuse Awareness Month (Supervisor Mark Church) | ||||
Motion: Church / Second: Jacobs Gibson | ||||||
7. |
9:00 a.m. |
Presentation of a proclamation (2786) designating April 13 through April 19, 2008 as the Week of the Young Child (Supervisor Mark Church) | ||||
Motion: Church / Second: Hill | ||||||
8. |
9:15 a.m. |
Presentation by CAL FIRE on San Mateo County Fire Safe Fire Prevention and Vegetation Management (Supervisor Rich Gordon) | ||||
Speakers recognized by the President: | ||||||
Chief John Ferreira, CAL Fire | ||||||
Fire Marshal Denise Enea, CAL Fire | ||||||
9. |
9:30 a.m. |
Update on the Human Services Agency’s Strategic Plan and Accreditation (Human Services Agency) | ||||
Speakers recognized by the President: | ||||||
Beverly Johnson, Director, Human Services Agency | ||||||
10. |
9:45 a.m. |
Public hearing to consider a resolution certifying that the Final Huddart/ Wunderlich Parks Master Plan Program Environmental Impact Report and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan are adequate and prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and approving the Final Huddart/Wunderlich Parks Master Plan dated May 2006 (Parks Department) | ||||
A) |
Report and recommendation | |||||
B) |
Close public hearing – Motion: Gordon / Second: Hill | |||||
C) |
Adopt resolution | |||||
Speakers recognized by the President: | ||||||
Sam Herzber, Department of Parks | ||||||
Supervisor Rich Gordon, Board of Supervisors | ||||||
Supervisor Jerry Hill, Board of Supervisors | ||||||
Dave Holland, Director, Department of Parks | ||||||
Michael Murphy, County Counsel | ||||||
Robert Susk, 195 Greer Road, Woodside 94062 | ||||||
Mary F. Hall 675 Mountain Home Road, Woodside 94062 | ||||||
Rick DeBenedetti, 1533 Portola Road, Woodside 94062 | ||||||
Susan George, 2955 Woodside Road, Woodside 94062 | ||||||
Jon Kepecs, 220 Greer Road, Woodside 94062 | ||||||
Jill Daly, 1233 University Avenue, Palo Alto 94301 | ||||||
Suzanne Muller, 155 Sunshine Drive, Woodside 94062 | ||||||
Marilyn Voelke, 55 Roan Place, Woodside Road 94062 | ||||||
Barbara Stogner, 14 Portofino Circle, Redwood Shores 94065 | ||||||
Ron Romines, 111 Otis Avenue, Woodside 94062 | ||||||
This item was continued to the meeting of June 3, 2008. | ||||||
Motion: Gordon / Second: Church | ||||||
11. |
10:00 a.m. |
Public hearing to consider a request to amend a previously approved and recorded California Open Space Easement and adopt a County Resource Management District Conservation Open Space Easement as required by the subdivision of a 20.4 acre parcel located at 130 Hildebrand Road, unincorporated La Honda area (Applicant/Owner: Michael McCracken) (Planning and Building Department) | ||||
A) |
Report and recommendation | |||||
B) |
Close public hearing – Motion: Jacobs Gibson / Second: Gordon | |||||
C) |
Adopt a resolution (069357) amending the previously recorded California Open Space Easement, consistent with the California Land Conservation Act of 1965 and California Open Space Easement Act of 1974 | |||||
D) |
Adopt a resolution (069358) authorizing the acceptance and recordation of a County Conservation Open Space Easement consistent with the County’s Resource Management District Zoning Regulations for the subject property | |||||
Motion: Church / Second: Jacobs Gibson | ||||||
Ayes: Church, Gordon, Jacobs Gibson and Tissier | ||||||
Nays: None | ||||||
Abstain: Hill | ||||||
Speakers recognized by the President: | ||||||
Lisa Grote, Director, Planning and Building | ||||||
12. |
10:00 a.m. |
A) |
Public hearing to determine whether a majority protest exists to the formation of the La Honda Landslide Assessment District and levying of assessments and to consider adoption of a resolution forming the District: (Department of Public Works) | |||
1) |
Report and recommendation | |||||
2) |
Vote on County-owned properties | |||||
3) |
Close public hearing – Motion: Gordon / Second: Jacobs Gibson | |||||
4) |
If no majority protest exists, adopt a resolution (069359): | |||||
a) |
Confirming and approving the Final Engineer’s Report | |||||
b) |
Forming the La Honda Landslide Assessment District | |||||
c) |
Levying the assessment to finance the cost of constructing soil stability improvements and reconstructing lower Scenic Drive | |||||
d) |
Ordering the proposed improvements | |||||
e) |
Authorizing the Director of the Department of Public Works to take the actions necessary for the formation of the District and imposition and levying of the assessments | |||||
Motion: Gordon / Second: Church | ||||||
Speakers recognized by the President: | ||||||
James Porter, Director, Public Works | ||||||
Supervisor Jerry Hill, Board of Supervisors | ||||||
Kevin Miles, P.O. Box 234, La Honda 94020 | ||||||
Ray Wells, 40 Escondido Drive, La Honda 94020 | ||||||
B) |
Resolution (069360) declaring an emergency and authorizing an agreement with Soil Engineering Construction for the construction of the improvements within the La Honda Landslide Assessment District (4/5ths vote required) (NOTE: This action to be taken only if the resolution forming assessment district is adopted) | |||||
1) |
Report and recommendation | |||||
2) |
Public comment | |||||
3) |
Adopt resolution – Motion: Gordon / Second: Jacobs Gibson | |||||
Public Works was asked to continue communication with the community. |
PARKS
13. |
Resolution (069361) amending the County Parks Fee Schedule to become effective May 5, 2008 |
Speakers recognized by the President: | |
Dave Holland, Director, Department of Parks | |
Casey Inman, 123 Wilshire Court, San Carlos 94070 | |
Supervisor Jerry Hill, Board of Supervisors | |
Supervisor Rich Gordon, Board of Supervisors | |
Supervisor Mark Church, Board of Supervisors | |
Sara Medina, Department of Parks | |
The board asked for a report back at the end of the season |
COUNTY MANAGER
14. |
County Manager’s report: |
County Manager John Maltbie announced that he will be retiring on December 30, 2008. |
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
15. |
Resolution (069362) convening a Green Works Summit meeting to explore the development of a job training and job placement program in businesses whose products and services directly improve environmental quality (Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson) |
Speakers recognized by the President: | |
Beverly Johnson, Director, Human Services Agency | |
Motion: Jacobs Gibson / Second: Gordon | |
16. |
Introduction of an ordinance adding Chapter 4.106 to the San Mateo County Ordinance Code regulating the County’s use of disposable food service ware and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety (Supervisor Adrienne Tissier) |
This item was continued to the meeting of May 6, 2008 for adoption. | |
17. |
Board members’ committee reports: |
Supervisor Hill asked County Counsel to review the County Charter regarding authority over elected department heads. Supervisor Tissier asked County Counsel to report back regarding the possible creation of an External Ethics Commission by a judge. |
ASSESSOR-COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER
18. |
Resolution (069363) authorizing a transfer in the amount of $1,006,120 from Non-Departmental Reserves to Elections Office to fund a special federal election for the 12th Congressional District on April 8, 2008 (4/5ths vote required) |
COUNTY COUNSEL
19. |
Introduction of an ordinance amending Section 2.23.020 of Chapter 2.23 of Title 2 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code increasing the membership of the San Mateo Commission on Publicly Assisted Medical Care from 9 members to 11 members and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety |
This item was continued to the meeting of May 6, 2008 for adoption. |
COUNTY MANAGER
20. |
Resolution (069364) authorizing: (4/5ths vote required) | |
A) |
A lease agreement with Bahram Abolmoluki dba Sky Kitchen for 1,050 square feet of space in the Airport Terminal Building located at 620 Airport Drive, San Carlos for the term of May 1, 2008 through April 30, 2013, at the initial rate of $2,887.50 per month, with one option to extend for an additional five years | |
B) |
The County Manager or his designee to execute notices, options and documents associated with the lease including, but not limited to, extension or termination of the agreement under the terms set forth | |
21. |
Resolution (069365) authorizing: (4/5ths vote required) | |
A) |
A lease agreement with Kiewit Pacific Co. for 18,000 square feet of unimproved land at the Half Moon Bay Airport for the term of May 1, 2008 through December 15, 2008, at the initial rate of $4,500 per month, with one option to extend for an additional four months on a month-to-month basis | |
B) |
The County Manager or his designee to execute notices, options and documents associated with the lease including, but not limited to, extension or termination of the agreement under the terms set forth |
HEALTH
22. |
Resolution (069366) authorizing an amendment to the agreement with the California Department of Public Health to provide funding for the San Mateo County Department Public Health/AIDS Program, increasing the amount by $798,081 to $5,119,734 | |
23. |
Resolution (069367) authorizing a transfer in the amount of $728,000 from Health Administration Intrafund Transfers to Health Administration various expenditure accounts and $601,048 from Environmental Health Departmental Reserves and Other Charges to various expenditure accounts within Environmental Health to fund costs associated with the move to the leased facility on Alameda de las Pulgas (4/5ths vote required) | |
24. |
Resolution (069368) establishing Public Health fees effective April 15, 2008, allowing a fee increase for copies of birth and death certificates | |
25. |
Resolution (069369) authorizing: | |
A) |
Submission of the 2008-09 Update of the 2005-09 Strategic Plan for Services for Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities | |
B) |
Execution of a transmittal letter as required by the California Department of Aging |
HOUSING
26. |
Resolution (069370) authorizing the: | |
A) |
Acceleration of forgiveness of a loan to Caminar, in the amount of $125,000 | |
B) |
Director of the Department of Housing to execute documents necessary to clear the lien from the title on the property |
HUMAN RESOURCES
27. |
A) |
Report recommending denial of the following claims: | ||||
Claims (Non-Culpable) | ||||||
Richard Adams |
Stephen M. Norris | |||||
Charlene Dominguez |
Michael Vogel | |||||
Gertrude G. Garcia |
Annie Williams | |||||
B) |
Application for leave to present a late claim: (No statutory basis for excuse) | |||||
Shirley Santos | ||||||
28. |
Adoption of an ordinance (04418) amending the salary ordinance and accepting the report on the total number of positions in the County, previously introduced on April 8, 2008 and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety |
HUMAN SERVICES
29. |
Resolution (069371) authorizing an amendment to the agreement with the California State Association of Counties for the purpose of San Mateo County paying a one-time share of cost towards the funding of nine CalWIN Project staff, increasing the amount by $55,037 to $119,538, $2,752 Net County Cost | |
30. |
Resolution (069372) authorizing: | |
A) |
An amendment to the agreement with Edgewood Center for Children and Families for the provision of enhanced Kinship Support Services Program and Kinship Guardian Assistance Payment Program, increasing the amount by $43,375 to $1,186,827, no Net County Cost | |
B) |
The Director of the Human Services Agency to execute subsequent amendments and minor modifications, in an amount not to exceed $25,000 |
PARKS
31. |
A) |
Resolution (069373) authorizing the: | |
1) |
Acceptance of a National Marine Sanctuary Foundation grant award for a Fitzgerald Marine Reserve Interpretive Exhibits and Signage Project, in the amount of $400,000 | ||
2) |
Director of the Department of Parks or his designee to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to agreements, payment requests and so on which may be necessary for the completion of the project | ||
B) |
Resolution (069374) authorizing a transfer in the amount of $400,000 from Parks Acquisition and Development Fund Unanticipated Federal Revenue to Parks Acquisition and Development Fund Other Professional Contracts for contract services for the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve Interpretive Exhibits and Signage Project (4/5ths vote required) | ||
32. |
Resolution (069375) authorizing the: | ||
A) |
Acceptance of a San Mateo Countywide Water Pollution Prevention Program grant award for a Fitzgerald Marine Reserve Parking Lot Demonstration Project, in the amount of $250,000 | ||
B) |
Director of the Department of Parks as agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to agreements, payments requests and so on which may be necessary for the completion of the project | ||
33. |
Resolution (069376): | ||
A) |
Approving the submittal and acceptance of a claim to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, TDA Article 3 for the Mirada Surf Coastal Trail Project, in the amount of $100,000 | ||
B) |
Authorizing the Director of the Department of Parks or his designee to execute all necessary applications, agreements, amendments and payment requests for implementing the purposes specified in the claim | ||
C) |
Making certain findings required by the funding agency |
PUBLIC WORKS
34. |
Resolution (069377) authorizing an agreement with the Broadmoor Police Protection District for the provision of reimbursement to the District for certain costs associated with the school crossing guard program for FY 2007-08, in an amount not to exceed $40,000 | |
35. |
Resolution (069378) revising the bid opening date of the sealed proposals for construction of a new Meadow View playground at the Junipero Serra County Park located at 1801 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno | |
(Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 2:30 p.m.) | ||
36. |
Resolution (069379) adopting plans and specifications, determining prevailing wage scales and calling for sealed proposals for the Road Oil Application in conjunction with the County’s 2008 Coastside Chip Seal Road Improvement Project | |
(Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 2:30 p.m.) | ||
37. |
Resolution (069380) adopting plans and specifications, determining prevailing wage scales and calling for sealed proposals for the resurfacing of a portion of Bay Road, North Fair Oaks area | |
(Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 2:30 p.m.) | ||
38. |
Resolution (069381) adopting plans and specifications, conformance with prevailing wage scale requirements and calling for sealed proposals for lighting retrofit at the Maguire Correctional Facility located at 300 Bradford Street, Redwood City | |
(Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 2:30 p.m.) | ||
39. |
Resolution (069382): | |
A) |
Rejecting the bids for the Midcoast Drainage Improvement Project | |
B) |
Authorizing the Director of the Department of Public Works to re-engineer the project and re-advertise for bid (Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 2:30 p.m.) | |
SAN MATEO MEDICAL CENTER
40. |
Resolution (069383) authorizing an amendment to the agreement with HFS Consultants for the provision of an Interim Laboratory Manager, extending the term through November 15, 2008, increasing the amount by $150,000 to $450,000 |
41. |
Adoption of an ordinance (04419) amending the salary ordinance adding four and deleting five positions to assist in implementing the recent Health Management Associates consultant recommendations regarding the management structure, previously introduced on April 8, 2008 and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety |
42. |
Adoption of an ordinance (04420) amending the salary ordinance deleting two Food Services Supervisor positions, previously introduced on April 8, 2008 and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety |
The meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m. to reconvene on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 8:15 a.m. in Closed Session - Litigation and Personnel Matters, and thereafter for the regularly scheduled Board meeting. |