PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON APRIL 29, 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 22, 2003

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL - All Supervisors were present.

1.

8:15 a.m.

CLOSED SESSION

     

1)

Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation

 

Navarro v. County of San Mateo

San Mateo County Superior Court No. 426455

 

Settlement in the amount of $12,000

   
 

Dominguez v. County of San Mateo

WCAB No. 200436

 

Settlement in the amount of $32,130

   

2)

Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation

 

Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Section 54956.9

   
 

One Case

   

3)

Liability Claims

 

a)

Claimant: Mary Ramold

Agency claimed against: County of San Mateo

   

Settlement in the amount of $17,000

     
 

b)

Claimant: Pacific Bell

Agency claimed against: County of San Mateo

   

Settlement in the amount of $19,635.17

     

4)

County Negotiations - DSA

County Negotiator - Keith Fleming

 

2.

9:00 a.m.

REGULAR AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

     
   

Nevin/Church

 

3.

9:00 a.m.

Presentation of "Employee of the Month" to Silvia Urena, Information Technology Analyst, Library Division of the Environmental Services Agency (County Manager)

     
   

Speakers recognized by the President:

   

John L. Maltbie, County Manager

   

Marcia Raines, Director, Environmental Services Agency

   

Teri Boucher, Administrative Services Manager

   

4.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

 

Speakers recognized by the President:

 

John Root, 1407 Montero Avenue, Burlingame, 94010

 

Art Labrie, 2839 Adeline Drive, Burlingame, 94010

 

Ken Leland, 401 Green Hills Drive, Millbrae, 94030

 

Nancy Chen, 2604 Flores, San Mateo

 

Sylvia Newmiller, 226 Armour Apt. 5, South San Francisco, 94080

 

Gail Faumuina Siliga, 224 Linden Street #5, Redwood City, 94063

 

Tom McCaffrey, 1224 Crestwood, South San Francisco, 94080

 

Niniva Vialau, 570 8th Street, Richmond, 94801

 

Lety Comat, Burlingame Health Care Center

 

Sana Balat, 1100 Trousdale Drive, Burlingame, 94010

 

Christine Giannini, 920 Glenview Drive, San Bruno, 94066

 

Robin Pon, 763 Clearfield Drive, Millbrae, 94030

 

John Lowk, 504 Chelsea Way, Redwood City, 94062

 

Maria Griffith, Local 250

 

Angela Cortez, Burlingame Health Care Center

 

Evelyn Hung, 1392 Madera Way, Millbrae, 94030

 

James Montalbano, 123 7th Street, Montara, 94037

 

Kathryn Slater-Carter, P.O. Box 370321, Montara, 94037

 

Louis Calabro, EAIF

MATTERS SET FOR SPECIFIED TIME

5.

9:15 a.m.

Presentation by the Coastal Conservancy regarding the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project (Communications from Other Agencies)

     
   

Speakers recognized by the President:

   

Clyde Morris, Manager, Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge

   

6.

9:30 a.m.

Hearing to consider a resolution (065924) authorizing an agreement to upgrade one of the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Chillers in the Hall of Justice and Records, Redwood City area (Public Works):

     

1)

Report and recommendation

2)

Close hearing - Gordon/Hill

3)

Adopt resolution - Gordon/Nevin

   
 

Speakers recognized by the President:

 

Neil Cullen, Director, Public Works

 

7.

9:45 a.m.

Presentation of the "Golden Lung Award" by the American Lung Association's BREATH Program to San Mateo County for outstanding compliance with the California Smoke-Free Workplace Law (Communications from Other Agencies)

     
   

Speakers recognized by the President:

   

Diane Kaiser

     

8.

10:00 a.m.

Presentation of a proclamation (2115) designating April 28-May 4, 2003 as Mosquito and Vector Control and West Nile Virus Awareness Week (Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson)

     
   

Speakers recognized by the President:

   

Samuel Stebbins, Deputy Director, Disease Control

   

Gordon/Nevin

     

9.

2:30 p.m.

Receipt of bids for the construction of a pedestrian bridge on Mirada Road over the Arroyo de en Medio, Half Moon Bay area (Public Works)

REGULAR AGENDA

COUNTY MANAGER

10.

County Manager's report

   
 

1)

Resolution (065925) in support of ACA 7 (Dutra), Transportation funding from sales and use tax (continued from April 8, 2003)

     
 

2)

Resolution (065926) in support of AB 1546 (Simitian), San Mateo County vehicle fee for congestion and storm water management programs

     
   

This item was moved to the Consent Agenda.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

11.

Board members' committee reports

   

12.

Legislative Subcommittee meeting after adjournment of regular meeting

CONSENT AGENDA

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

13.

Introduction of an ordinance amending sections 4.96.030, 4.96.040 and repealing sections 4.96.050 through 4.96.100, 4.96.120 and 4.96.130 of Chapter 4.96, Title 4 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code relating to the regulation of smoking, and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety (Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson and Supervisor Jerry Hill)

   
 

This item was continued to the meeting of May 6, 2003 for adoption.

   

14.

Ratification of a resolution (2116) honoring Millbrae Square Company as the 2003 Millbrae Business of the Year (Supervisor Mark Church)

   

15.

Ratification of a resolution (2117) honoring Michael E. Dirickson upon his retirement from San Mateo County District Attorney's Office (Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson)

   

16.

Ratification of a resolution (2118) honoring Carl Goff for his three years of outstanding service on the San Mateo County Planning Commission (Supervisor Mark Church)

   

17.

Ratification of a resolution (2119) honoring the 3rd Anniversary of the East Palo Alto Digital Village (Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson)

   

18.

Proclamation (2120) designating April 2003 as Fair Housing Month (Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson)

   

19.

Proclamation (2121) designating August 3, 2003 as 2003 Tour de Peninsula Day in San Mateo County (Supervisor Richard Gordon)

   

20.

Recommendation for appointment of Margie O'Clare to the Commission on the Status of Women, term expiring December 31, 2006 (Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson)

COUNTY COUNSEL

21.

Adoption of an ordinance (04170) changing the names of the following, previously introduced, 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

     

22.

Resolution (065927) waiving the Request for Approval Process and approving contracts with D'Andre, Peterson, Bobus & Bruscino, LLP; Hanna Brophy, MacLean McAleer & Jensen, LLP; Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi, LLP and The Law Offices of Ronald R. Neach to provide legal services for workers compensation matters for the term of May 1, 2003 through April 30, 2004, in the total amount of $435,000

   

23.

Deny the claim for refund of property taxes filed by La Mar-Grenn for taxes paid for 2000-01 tax year, in the amount of $253.97 and for cancellation of the second half of the bill for escaped taxes

     

24.

Deny the claim for refund of property taxes filed by WVP Income Plus 3 for taxes paid for 1998-99 tax year, in the amount of $19,908.73

     

25.

Deny the claim for refund of property taxes filed by Stanford Research Institute for taxes paid for 1998-99 tax year, in the amount of $1,437,867

COUNTY MANAGER

26.

Accept the following:

   
 

1)

Shared Vision 2010 County Progress Report for 2002

     
 

2)

FY 2002-03 Mid-Year Performance Report for County Departments

     

27.

Accept the response to the 2002-03 Grand Jury report and recommendations concerning San Francisco Jails in San Mateo County, LAFCo Municipal Service Reviews and the Arts Commission of San Mateo County

   

28.

Resolution (065928) authorizing a grant agreement with the San Mateo County Superintendent of Schools for the continuation of After-School Homework Centers in San Mateo County for FY 2002-03, in the amount of $535,290

   

29.

Resolution (065923) authorizing a Subordination Agreement to subordinate the County's interest to new construction financing to enable Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center to construct a new office building at 1300 El Camino Real, Belmont

DISTRICT ATTORNEY

30.

Resolution (065929)authorizing an agreement with the Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board for the Restitution Program for FY 2003-04, in the amount of $76,108.75

EMPLOYEE AND PUBLIC SERVICES

31.

Adoption of an ordinance (04171) amending the salary ordinance and accepting the report on the total number of positions in the County, previously introduced, and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety

   

32.

Resolution (065930) implementing the Memorandum of Understanding with the San Mateo County Council of Engineers for the term of April 13, 2003 to April 7, 2007, in the amount of $1,526,500

   

33.

Resolution (065931) implementing the Memorandum of Understanding with the Law Enforcement Unit for the term of June 22, 2003 to June 16, 2007, in the amount of $1,785,000

   

34.

Resolution (065932) enacting Section 31641.04 of the Government Code enabling otherwise eligible employees in the classification of Information Technology Manager in the Sheriff's Office to select an early retirement option to reduce staff as an alternative to the layoff of employees

   
   

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AGENCY

35.

Resolution (065933) authorizing:

   
 

1)

An agreement with Tenera Environmental to conduct a Marine Resource Assessment at the James T. Fitzgerald Marine Reserve for the term of March 1, 2003 through December 30, 2004, in the amount of $139,837

     
 

2)

The Director of Environmental Services Agency or her designee to execute minor amendments up to an aggregate of $25,000 for the term of the agreement

HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY

36.

Resolution (065934) authorizing an amendment to the agreement with AT&T Media Services to air commercials for the AIDS Program Social Marketing Campaign for the term of September 2, 2002 through August 31, 2005, increasing the amount by $25,000 to $223,000

   

37.

Resolution (065935) authorizing an agreement with the State Department of Health Services for HIV-1 viral load testing for FYs 2002-05, in the amount of $165,000

   

38.

Resolution (065936) authorizing an agreement with the State Department of Health Services to provide immunization assistance for FY 2002-03, in the amount of $141,112, $26,325 Net County Cost

   
   

39.

Resolution (065937) authorizing an agreement with Second Harvest Food Bank 2002-03 for the operation of the Brown Bag Program for the term of February 1, 2003 through June 30, 2003, in the amount of $23,424

   

40.

1)

Resolution (065938) authorizing an agreement with the State Department of Health Services for chlamydia screening for the term of October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003, in the amount of $40,000, no Net County Cost

   
 

2)

Resolution (065939) authorizing transfer in the amount of $30,000 from State Aid and Other Intrafund Transfers to various other accounts to support laboratory costs, medication, nursing staff time and communicable disease investigators (4/5th votes required)

HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

41.

Resolution (065940) authorizing an amendment to the agreement with YMCA, Pacifica Youth Service Bureau to provide assessment, counseling and court-ordered therapy for at-risk and abused children for the term of December 1, 2001 through June 30, 2005, increasing the amount by $30,000 to $175,676

   

42.

Resolution (065941) authorizing:

   
 

1)

Agreements with Cabrillo Unified School District, Coastside Collaborative for Children, Youth & Families, El Centro de Libertad, South Coast Children's Services, Asian American Recovery Services and Youth Leadership Institute to provide drug and alcohol prevention programs to youth for the term of January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2005, in the total amount of $906,909

     
 

2)

The Director of Human Services Agency to execute amendments and minor modifications during the term of the agreements; however, as to each agreement, 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

       
   

c)

Make changes in the types of services provided by the Contractors, as long as the changes have no impact on the County's maximum fiscal obligation

       

43.

Resolution (065942) authorizing:

   
 

1)

An agreement with Horizon Services, Inc. to perform alcohol and drug treatment services for the term of January 1, 2003 through June 30, 2003, in the amount of $37,500

     
 

2)

Amendments to the fee-for-service agreements with Daytop Village, Inc., Family and Community Enrichment Services, Inc. and Youth and Family Assistance for the term of FY 2002-03; Asian American Recovery Services, Avalon Counseling Services, El Centro de Libertad, Free At Last, The Latino Commission, Project Ninety, Inc., Pyramid Alternatives, Service League of San Mateo County, Sitike Counseling Center, Walden House, Inc. and Women's Recovery Association for the term of January 1, 2003 through June 30, 2003 to provide alcohol and drug treatment services, increasing the amount by $1,100,000 to $2,401,414

PROBATION

44.

Resolution (065943) authorizing the submission of an application for approval for San Mateo County's Comprehensive Multi-agency Juvenile Justice Plan Modification, and adopting related assurances pertaining to Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act Funds

PUBLIC WORKS

45.

Resolution (065944) authorizing an increase in the not-to-exceed amount agreement with Pacific Electric Company to cover extra work due to unanticipated underground facilities encountered during the work and adjustments for the construction of a mid-block pedestrian signal on the Alameda de las Pulgas, increasing the amount by $3,000 to $109,000

   

46.

Resolution (065945) authorizing an increase in the not-to-exceed amount agreement with McGuire & Hester for the additional work that is required to match existing improvements to the grade of the widened roads as well as additional utility, drainage and tree removal work for the reconstruction of portions of Paloma, San Carlos, Escalona, Navarra, Ferdinand and San Juan Avenues, increasing the amount by $102,500 to $1,372,500

   

47.

Resolution (065946) authorizing the installation of stop signs on Adeline Drive and Los Robles Drive at the "T" intersection and at the intersection of Los Robles Drive and Hillside Drive, Burlingame Hills area

   

48.

Resolution (065947) awarding a contract to D'Arcy & Harty Construction for the Polhemus Road Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project, in the amount of $577,000

   

49.

1)

Resolution (065948) authorizing an agreement with Harlan D. Bryan for construction improvements on and adjacent to 3027 Canyon Road, Burlingame, in the amount of $110,000

   
 

2)

Resolution (065949):

     
   

a)

Accepting the offer of dedication of public utility easements and approving the parcel map

       
   

b)

Directing the Clerk of the Board to execute the appropriate certificate on the parcel map and file map for record

       

50.

Resolution (065950) adopting plans and specifications, determining prevailing wage scales, and calling for sealed proposals for the reconstruction of Dorado Way and Constitution Way, South San Francisco area

(Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 2:30 p.m.)

   

51.

Resolution (065951) adopting plans and specifications, determining prevailing wage scales and calling for sealed proposals for accessibility upgrades and renovations at San Carlos Airport, San Carlos; Daytop Village Treatment Center, East Palo Alto; Maguire Correctional Facility, Redwood City and the Women's Correctional Facility, Redwood City

   
 

(Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at 2:30 p.m.)

SAN MATEO MEDICAL CENTER

52.

Resolution (065952) authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Stanford University for research services, extending the term to December 31, 2003, increasing the amount by $60,662 to $393,355

   

53.

Resolution authorizing (065953) an agreement with The Regents of the University of California to provide general, vascular and throat surgery for FYs 2002-05, in the amount of $3,200,400

SHERIFF

54.

Approve the report on the Inmate Welfare Trust Fund for FY 2001-02

   

55.

Resolution (065954) authorizing the Office of Emergency Services Area Coordinator or his designee to:

   
 

1)

Submit a grant application to California Office of Homeland Security through U. S. Department of Homeland Security for administration of grant awards to supplement, modify, amend, or add emergency programs and annexes, in an amount not to exceed $736,206

     
 

2)

Execute the grant agreement and any other documents required by and for the program described in the grant

     

56.

Resolution (065955) authorizing the Office of Emergency Services Area Coordinator or his designee to:

   
 

1)

Submit a grant application to the Governor's Office of Emergency Services through U. S. Department of Homeland Security for administration of grant awards to supplement, modify, amend, or add emergency programs and annexes, in an amount not to exceed $384,688

     
 

2)

Execute the grant agreement and any other documents required by and for the program described in the grant

     
     
     
     
 

The meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m. in memory of Fran Pesta, Susan Simpson, Laci Peterson and her unborn child, Leo Thomas Walsh, Dr. James B. Klint and Bill Shumard, to reconvene on Tuesday, May 6, 2003 at 8:15 a.m. in Closed Session - Litigation and Personnel Matters, and thereafter for the regularly scheduled Board meeting.