PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON APRIL 15, 2003

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 9:00 a.m.

Tuesday, April 8, 2003

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL - All Supervisors were present.

1.

8:15 a.m.

CLOSED SESSION

1)

Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Eversole v. County of San Mateo
San Mateo County Superior Court No. 418242

Thompson v. County of San Mateo
San Mateo County Superior Court No. 430224

2)

Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Section 54956.9

One Case

3)

County Negotiations - SMCCE, CNA, LEU, DSA, UAPD

County Negotiator - Keith Fleming

No Report

2.

9:00 a.m.

REGULAR AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA
GOVERNING BOARD

3.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Speakers recognized by the President:

Louis Calabro, EAIF

Tim Cassidy, 823 W. Park Avenue, New Jersey, 07712

Tim Martin, 444 9^th Avenue, Menlo Park, 94025

Patricia McCaffrey, 1201 Broadway, Apt 2106, Millbrae, 94030

Tom McCaffrey, 1224 Creekwood Drive, South San Francisco, 94080

John Lowe, 504 Chelsea Way, Redwood City, 94061

Keith Bautista, 3010 Sterling Way, Redwood City, 94061

Art :Labrie, 2839 Adeline Drive, Burlingame, 94010

4.

9:00 a.m.

Presentation of Women in County Government Strategic Plan (Communications from Other Agencies)

Speakers recognized by the President:

Eliana Schultz, President, Women in County Government

5.

9:15 a.m.

1)

Presentation on building a new Sequoia Hospital (Communications from Other Agencies)

2)

Resolution (065900) approving plans to build a new Sequoia Hospital (Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson)

Speakers recognized by the President:

Glena Vasquez

Supervisor Hill, Board of Supervisors

Michael E Pitts, 2809 San Simeon Way, San Carlos, 94070

Keith Bautista, 3010 Sterling Way, Redwood City, 94061

Leslie Holley-Brosnan, 399 Cedar Street, San Carlos, 94070

Kathleen Kane, 524 Shorebird, Redwood Shores, 94065

Linda Gregory, 144 Brentwood, South San Francisco, 94080

Nevin/Gordon

6.

9:30 a.m.

Hearing to consider:

1)

Resolution (065901) approving annual increases in Planning and Building fees and in County Fire plan review fees

2)

Approving an additional 36 percent increase in Planning and Building fees in the first year to eliminate the general fund contribution to providing development review services

3)

Approving an additional 15 percent increase in Planning and Building fees in the first year to recover from permit applicants the cost of providing long range planning services (Environmental Services Agency)

a)

Report and recommendation

b)

Close hearing - Gordon/Nevin

c)

Adopt resolution - Nevin/Church

Speakers recognized by the President:

Marcia Raines, Director, Environmental Services Agency

Terry Burnes, Planning Administrator

Supervisor Gordon, Board of Supervisors

Supervisor Hill, Board of Supervisors

Stan Smith, 17 W. 41^st Avenue, San Mateo, 94003

Supervisor Gordon - Study changes costs for time and material.

7.

9:45 a.m.

Presentation of a proclamation (2104) designating April 6-12, 2003 as Public Health Week (Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson)

Speakers recognized by the President:

Samuel Stebbins, Deputy Director, Disease Control

8.

10:00 a.m.

Presentation of a proclamation (2105) designating April 6-12, 2003 as Victims Rights Week (Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson)

Speakers recognized by the President:

Jim Fox, District Attorney

Grace Nelson, Director, Victim Center

Nevin/Gordon

9.

10:15 a.m.

Resolution (065902) authorizing commendations for implementation and outreach efforts for the creation of the Children's Health Initiative (Health Services Agency)

Speakers recognized by the President:

Margaret Taylor, Director, Health Services Agency

Maureen Borland, Director, Human Services Agency

Michael Murray,

Reyna Lamond

Toby Douglas

10.

10:30 a.m.

Presentation of a proclamation (2106) designating April 2003 as Alcohol Awareness Month (Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson)

Speakers recognized by the President:

Yvonne Fraiser, Administrator, Alcohol and Other Drug Services

Dr. Anand Chabra, Health Services

Church/Nevin

11.

1:30 p.m.

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

12.

County Manager's report

1)

Resolution (065903) amending the San Mateo County 2003-2004 Legislative Program to include a legislative proposal to develop a home care assessment pilot project

2)

Resolution (065904) in support of AB 17 (Kehoe), Domestic partner benefits requirement for state contracts

3)

Resolution (065905) in support of AB 504 (Yee), Park and open-space district penalties

4)

Resolution in support of ACA 7 (Dutra), Transportation funding from sales and use tax

This item was continued to April 22.

5)

Resolution (065906) in support of S. 409 (DeWine), Loan forgiveness to child protective agency social workers

Nevin/Gordon

13.

Board members' committee reports

14.

Legislative Subcommittee meeting after adjournment of regular meeting

15.

Resolution (065907) approving the Conflict of Interest Code of City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County

16.

Ratification of a resolution (2107) honoring Mildred K. Swann for her outstanding accomplishments and contributions to San Mateo County (Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson)

17.

Ratification of resolutions honoring the following employees upon their retirement from the Daly City Police Department (Supervisor Mike Nevin):

Detective William Thompson (2108)

Officer Robert Hyink (2110)

Lieutenant George Quinn (2108)

Sergeant Steven Aurilio (2111)

18.

Ratification of a resolution (2112) honoring Louie Figone for his dedication to the community (Supervisor Richard Gordon)

19.

Ratification of resolutions honoring the following employees upon their retirement from the Redwood City Police Department (Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson):

Michael Kennedy (2113)

Joseph Rodrigues (2114)

20.

1)

Recommendation for appointment of Bruce Tognetti, Chief of Police, to the Mental Health Advisory Board, term expiring September 30, 2003 (Supervisor Richard Gordon)

2)

Recommendation for re-appointment of Mike Lydon to the Mental Health Advisory Board, term expiring September 30, 2005 (Supervisor Richard Gordon)

21.

Adoption of an ordinance (04167) amending Part 10 of Salary Ordinance 4125, and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety

22.

Approve a change to the 2002-2003 tax roll, and a corresponding tax refund to Amberwood Housing Investors, to reflect granting of a welfare exemption for the property located at 205 Cerro Drive, Daly City

23.

Introduction of an ordinance changing the names of the following, and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety:

1)

Department of Hospitals and Clinics to San Mateo Medical Center

2)

Hospitals and Clinics to San Mateo Medical Center

3)

Director of Hospitals and Clinics to Chief Executive Officer, San Mateo Medical Center

This item was continued to the meeting of April 22, 2003 for adoption.

24.

Resolution declaring certain County-owned real property in the City of South San Francisco as surplus to the needs of the County, in order to facilitate use of that property for an affordable housing project (continued from March 25, 2003)

This item was pulled from the agenda.

25.

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 April 22, 2003 for adoption.

26.

Report recommending denial of the following claims:

Claims (Non-Culpable)

Susan Elise Banashek

Millbrae Serra Convalescent Hospital

Fredric Ferguson III

Russell Dwayne Rodgers

Don Goodwill

Carl Anthony Royster

27.

Resolution (065908):

1)

Ratifying the Point Montara Fire Protection District Ordinance #9 for filing

2)

Delegating the enforcement of the ordinance to the Chief of the Point Montara Fire Protection District or his or her authorized representative

28.

Resolution (065909):

1)

Ratifying the Half Moon Bay Fire Protection District Ordinance #2002-01 for filing

2)

Delegating the enforcement of the ordinance to the Chief of the Half Moon Bay Fire Protection District or his or her authorized representative

29.

Resolution (065910) authorizing an amendment to the agreement with the Regents of the University of California, on behalf of the University of California, San Francisco for medical direction of the emergency medical services system and medical consultation to the Emergency Medical Services Program, extending the term to December 31, 2004, increasing the amount by $176,106 to $554,106 (continued from March 25, 2003)

30.

Resolution (065911) authorizing a grant agreement with Peninsula Community Foundation for the Prenatal to Three Initiative program for the term of February 1, 2003 through January 31, 2004, in the amount of $150,000

31.

1)

Resolution (065912) authorizing an amendment to the agreement with San Francisco Redevelopment Agency for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Grant to provide local communities with the resources to meet the housing and supportive service needs of persons with HIV/AIDS, for FY 2002-03, increasing the amount by $297,000 to $1,052,000

2)

Resolution (065913) authorizing transfer in the amount of $297,000 from Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Grant to Program Service Providers Housing and Community Services to set up additional appropriation and recognize additional revenues (4/5^th votes required)

32.

Resolution (065914) authorizing a grant agreement with First 5 San Mateo County for the Prenatal to Three Initiative program for the term of January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003, in the amount of $520,483

33.

Adoption of an ordinance (04168) amending the master salary ordinance, adding five positions: an Administrative Assistant II, a Patient Services Assistant II, a Pharmacy Technician and two Pharmacists, and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety

34.

Resolution (065915) authorizing an amendment to the agreement with South County Community Health Center to participate in and provide leadership for the San Mateo Medical Center HIV Early Intervention Services Planning Project for the term of November 15, 2001 through June 30, 2003, increasing the amount by $15,000 to $102,000

35.

Resolution (065916) authorizing the Controller to pay non-contract medical service providers for services to medically indigent adult patients, extending the term to June 30, 2003, increasing the amount by $650,000 to $900,000

36.

Resolution (065917) authorizing:

1)

Agreements with The American Lung Association of San Francisco and San Mateo Counties, Ron Carino, O'Rorke Inc., Walden House Inc. and Youth Leadership Institute to provide tobacco prevention, smoking cessation and social marketing services for the term January 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, in the total amount of $445,000

2)

The Director of Human Services Agency to execute amendments and minor modifications during the term of the agreements, however such authority is limited to:

a)

Reduce the County's maximum fiscal obligation in the event there is a commensurate reduction in the funding received by the County

b)

Increase the County's maximum fiscal obligation in the event there is a commensurate increase in funding received by the County; however, said increase shall be limited to a total of $25,000 per agreement and/or

c)

Make changes in the types of services provided by Contractors, as long as the changes have no impact on the County's maximum fiscal obligation (continued from March 25, 2003)

37.

Adoption of an ordinance (04169) amending the Sewer Lateral Repair/Maintenance Ordinance, and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety

38.

Resolution (065918) authorizing an agreement with the Coastside Adult Day Health Center to conduct an Automobile Show and Aircraft Display at the Half Moon Bay Airport on Sunday, April 27, 2003 (4/5ths vote required)

39.

Resolution (065919) setting a time and date for a public hearing to consider an agreement to upgrade one of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning chillers in the Hall of Justice and Records

(Tuesday, April 22, 2003 at 9:30 a.m.)

40.

Resolution (065920) awarding a contract to Kin Wo Construction, Inc. for the re-roofing and structural upgrades to the Sanchez Adobe historic building, in an amount not to exceed $238,000

41.

Resolution (065921) adopting plans and specifications, determining prevailing wage scales, and calling for sealed proposals to replace major sections of the roofs on the Hall of Justice, North Courts, and 455 County Center

(Tuesday, May 6, 2003 at 2:30 p.m.)

42.

Acting as the Governing Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority, adopt resolution (613-C) (065922) approving the Agency Plan for FY 2003-04 and authorizing the Director and/or the Manager of the Office of Housing/Housing Operations to execute any documents required by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to certify the plan

The meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m. in memory of those who lost their lives in Iraq, Russell Cunningham, Helen Robbie, Capt. Jack Walsh, Edward C. Stain, Jamila Scott, Mary Baines and Ronald Williams, to reconvene on Tuesday, April 22, 2003 at 8:15 a.m. in Closed Session - Litigation and Personnel Matters, and thereafter for the regularly scheduled Board meeting.