PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON NOVEMBER 11, 2003

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Tuesday, November 4, 2003

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

1.

8:15 a.m.

CLOSED SESSION

1)

Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation

Teamsters Local 856 v. Board of Retirement

In the matter of Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (U 39 E) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity authorizing the construction of the Jefferson-Martin 230 kV Transmission Project

2)

Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation

Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Govt. Code Section 54956.9

One Case

Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Govt. Code Section 54956.9

One Case

2.

9:00 a.m.

REGULAR AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA

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agenda are approved by one roll call motion unless a request is made at the beginning of the meeting that an item be withdrawn or transferred to the regular agenda.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

3.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

If your subject is not on the agenda, the President will recognize you at this time. Speakers are customarily limited to two minutes. A speaker's slip is required.

Times listed under this section are approximate. The Board makes every effort to adhere to the times listed, but in some cases, because of unexpected presentations, items may not be heard precisely at the time scheduled. In no case will any item be heard before the time it is scheduled.

4.

9:00 a.m.

Resolution adopting the 2004-05 budget for San Mateo County Exposition and Fair Association (Communications from Other Agencies)

5.

9:15 a.m.

Hearing to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to approve a minor subdivision to subdivide an existing 19,707 sq. ft. parcel into two parcels consisting of 10,834 sq. ft. and 8,873 sq. ft. located at 2279 Alameda De Las Pulgas, unincorporated Redwood City area. (Applicant/Owner: Firooz Ghaffari, Appellants: Lawrence Searcy and Kelsey Taussig) (Environmental Services Agency)

1)

Report and recommendation

2)

Close hearing

3)

Approve or deny appeal

Supporting Document Executive Summary

Supporting Document Board Memo

Supporting Document Attachment

6.

9:30 a.m.

Hearing to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to deny Design Review approval for an addition to an existing single-family home located at 360 7^th Street, unincorporated Montara area. (Appellant/Applicant/ Owner: Shih Kuo) This project is not appealable to the California Coastal Commission. (Environmental Services Agency)

1)

Report and recommendation

2)

Close hearing

3)

Approve or deny appeal

Supporting Document Executive Summary

Supporting Document Board Memo

Supporting Document Attachment

7.

9:45 a.m.

Hearing to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to approve a Resource Management Permit for a new 4,303 sq. ft. single-story residence and conversion of an existing 1,206 sq. ft. unit with 2 car carport to a second dwelling unit, located at 114 and 130 Hilderbrand Road, unincorporated La Honda area. (Owner/Applicant: Mike McCracken, Appellant: Doris Ash) (Environmental Services Agency)

1)

Report and recommendation

2)

Close hearing

3)

Approve or deny appeal

Supporting Document Executive Summary

Supporting Document Board Memo

Supporting Document Attachment

8.

10:00 a.m.

1)

Conduct a public hearing to consider adopting a special tax rate to provide structural fire protection and police services in the unincorporated area defined by County Service Area No. 1

2)

Resolution calling an election for the purpose of submitting a proposition for the adoption of a special tax for structural fire protection and police services in County Service Area No. 1 for consolidation with the March 2, 2004 election

3)

Resolution adopting a special tax to be imposed upon voter approval by a 2/3rds vote in County Service Area No. 1 (County Manager)

Supporting Document Board Memo

Supporting Document Resolutions

Supporting Document Attachment

9.

County Manager's report

10.

Resolution authorizing an agreement between the County of San Mateo and the Housing Endowment and Trust Joint Powers Agency for purposes of funding Proposition 46 application

11.

Board members' committee reports

12.

Legislative Subcommittee meeting after adjournment of regular meeting

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.

13.

Minutes of the meeting of May 13, June 10, 17, 24 and 23-27, 2003

Supporting Document May 13, 2003

Supporting Document June 24, 2003

Supporting Document June 10, 2003

Supporting Document June 23-27, 2003

Supporting Document June 17, 2003

14.

Resolution honoring Thomas L. Constantino for his service as a member of the Board of Trustees of the San Mateo County Community College District (Supervisor Jerry Hill)

Supporting Document

15.

Resolution honoring Dudley Livingston Green upon his retirement from the San Mateo County Probation Department (Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson)

Supporting Document

16.

Resolution honoring Captain Michael Scott upon his retirement from the Daly City Police Department (Supervisor Mike Nevin)

Supporting Document

17.

Resolution honoring Officer Duane Bolton upon his retirement from the Daly City Police Department (Supervisor Mike Nevin)

Supporting Document

18.

Ratification of a resolution honoring Officer Leslie Keate upon his retirement from the Daly City Police Department (Supervisor Mike Nevin)

Supporting Document

19.

Approve a change to the 1992, 1993 and 1996 tax rolls and corresponding tax refunds to Visa Resources, to reflect corrections resulting from a mandatory audit conducted by the Assessor's office

Supporting Document Board Memo

Supporting Document Attachment

20.

Report recommending denial of the following claims:

Claims (Non-Culpable)

Michael Braden

Raymond Modena

Dianna Contreras

Carlos Schaneyfelt

Ryan Mathew Fidler and
Lisa D. and Rito Ramirez

Jerome Sephers

Melinda Maldonado

Melvin James Williams

Supporting Document

21.

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

Supporting Document Board Memo

Supporting Document Ordinance

Supporting Document Report

22.

Resolution authorizing an agreement with San Mateo Local Agency Formation Commission for the County to provide management and administrative support services for FY 2003-04, in the amount of $40,698

Supporting Document Board Memo

Supporting Document Resolution

Supporting Document Agreement

23.

Resolution ratifying the temporary suspension of Coyote Point Marina berth rental fees from berthers who cannot utilize their berths due to inadequate water depth

Supporting Document Board Memo

Supporting Document Resolution

24.

1)

Resolution authorizing transfer in the amount of $279,968 recognizing revenue from the California Integrated Waste Management Board to various accounts (4/5ths vote required)

2)

Introduction of an ordinance amending Salary Ordinance 04184 adding one Hazardous Materials Specialist position, and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirely

Supporting Document Board Memo

Supporting Document Appropriation Transfer Request

Supporting Document Ordinance

Supporting Document Grant Agreement

25.

Resolution authorizing an agreement with Allen/Loeb Associates to develop and submit grant proposals to public and private funding sources, for the term of October 1, 2003 through September 29, 2007, in the amount of $246,600

Supporting Document Board Memo

Supporting Document Resolution

Supporting Document Agreement

26.

Resolution:

1)

Rescinding changes in the County compensation rates at the Ox Mountain Sanitary Landfill that were previously approved on June 10, 2003

2)

Revising the compensation rate by:

a)

Increasing the rate from $5.02 to $7.02 per ton and $1.25 to $1.75 per yard for certain wastes, effective January 1, 2004

b)

Excluding competitively bid commodities such as contaminated soil, auto shredder fluff and inert materials from the increase in the compensation rates

Supporting Document Board Memo

Supporting Document Resolution

Supporting Document Attachment

27.

Resolution authorizing an agreement with the City of East Palo Alto to provide County supplemental law enforcement and public safety communications services for FYs 2003-05, in the amount of $2,246,894

28.

Resolution waiving the Request for Proposals process and authorizing an agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. for installation of electronic security systems at Burlingame Health Center, in the amount of $154,951