PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON OCTOBER 12, 2004

ALL AGENDA ITEMS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS HAVE BEEN APPROVED AND/OR ADOPTED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED BELOW THE ITEM.

The meeting was called to order at 9:02 a.m.

Tuesday, September 28, 2004

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

Absent: None

1.

8:15 a.m.

CLOSED SESSION

A)

Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation

Jackson v. City of Redwood City, et al.

San Mateo County Court Case No. 439757

Fereshteh Harirchi v. County of San Mateo

WCAB No.: SFO441366-367

Settlement in the amount of $95,000

Sylvia Lewis v. County of San Mateo

WCAB No.: STK 166070 and 144083

Settlement in the amount $45,000

Mirna Ravella-Jovel v. County of San Mateo

WCAB No.: STK 178228

Settlement in the amount of $50,000

Robert Marsh v. County of San Mateo

WCAB No.: SFO 456331; SFO476785

Settlement in the amount of $28,560

Donna Galleguillos v. County of San Mateo

WCAB No.: SFO 428714

Settlement in the amount of $73,000

B)

Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation

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

One Case

The Board approved filing of a cross complaint against Male Gente Audio Production and Rudolpho Salinas

2.

9:00 a.m.

REGULAR AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
Gordon/Jacobs Gibson

3.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None

4.

9:00 a.m.

Presentation by League of Women Voters regarding the upcoming Election (Supervisor Mark Church)

Speakers recognized by the President:

Linda Craig, League of Women Voters of San Mateo County

5.

9:30 a.m.

Approve the following actions related to final budget changes to the FY 2004-05 Recommended Budget: (County Manager)

A)

Resolution (0669470 approving the County of San Mateo budget as to the expenditures for FY 2004-05 and making appropriations therefore;

B)

Resolution (066948) approving the County of San Mateo budget as to the means of financing for FY 2004-05;

C)

Introduction of an ordinance amending the Master Salary Ordinance for changes related to the FY 2004-05 budget;

This item was continued to the meeting of October 5, 2004 for adoption.

D)

Resolution (066949) establishing the appropriation limit for the County of San Mateo in accordance with Article XIIIB of the California Constitution;

E)

Consider Board budget request from District 4;

F)

Accept reports related to budget items discussed during June Budget Hearings; and

G)

Accept the FY 2003-04 Year End Performance Measure Report

Gordon/Nevin

Speakers recognized by the President:

John L Maltbie, County Manager

Reyna Farrales, Deputy County Manager

Supervisor Jerry Hill, Board of Supervisors

Greg Munks, Under sheriff

Supervisor Rich Gordon, Board of Supervisors

Alison Mills, 4140 George Avenue #1, San Mateo 94403

Melissa Platte, 2686 Spring Street, Redwood City 94063

Luisa Buada, 1798 A Bay Road, East Palo Alto 94303

Charlesetta Fishman, 2247 University Avenue, East Palo Alto 94303-1717

Dennis Romano, 1720 S. Amphlett Blvd. Suite 123, San Mateo 94402

Carlos Bolanos, 521 Osprey, Redwood City 94065

Jeff Ira, 250 Edgewood Road, Redwood City 94062

Lennie Roberts, 339 La Cuesta, Portola Valley 94028

Bruce Hamilton, 364 S. Railroad Avenue, San Mateo 94401

6.

Resolution (066950) No. 621-C:

A)

Approving the Section 8 Program Administrative Plan (Plan)

B)

Authorizing the Executive Director or Manager of Housing Operations to update the Plan as necessary to conform with Housing and Urban Development Housing Law and Regulations

Nevin/Gordon

Speakers recognized by the President:

Maureen Borland, Director, Human Services Agency

Steve Cervantes, Director, Office of Housing

Frank Salmeron, Manager, Housing Authority

7.

County Manager’s report - None

8.

Board members’ committee reports

9.

Legislative Subcommittee meeting after adjournment of regular meeting

10.

Proclamation (23020 recognizing October 11-17, 2004 as Binational Health Week (Supervisor Mark Church)

11.

Ratification of a resolution (2303) honoring Sheron Lee Chic for her leadership and passionate commitment to public service (Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson)

12.

Ratification of a resolution (2304) honoring James C. Reed as the San Mateo County 2004 Teacher of the Year (Supervisor Mike Nevin)

13.

Recommendation for appointment of Robin Leiter to the Arts Commission, term expiring January 3, 2005 (Supervisor Mike Nevin)

14.

Recommendation for reappointment of the following to the Exposition and Fair Association Board of Directors, terms expiring September 30, 2007: (Supervisor Mark Church)

Larry Buckmaster

John Zirelli

Peter Chartz

15.

Recommendation for reappointment of the following to the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Advisory Committee, terms expiring December 31, 2007: (Supervisor Mark Church)

Helen Lo

Elizabeth Dolmat

16.

Resolution (066951) waiving the Request for Proposal process and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to purchase a selection of personal computers, servers and peripherals from Dell, Hewlett Packard and Gateway for the term of October 3, 2004 through October 2, 2007

17.

Approve a change to the 1999 tax rolls and corresponding tax refund to Jefferson Place Associates LP to correct a double assessment for property located at 180 Jefferson Drive, Menlo Park area

18.

Approve a change to the 2003 tax roll and corresponding tax refund to Terence and Katrina Garnett to reflect the stipulation to a Proposition 8 reduction in assessed value for property located at 3085 Ralston Avenue, Hillsborough area

19.

Approve a change to the 2003 tax rolls and corresponding tax refund to Harry B. Lewis, et al., to reflect that a change in ownership was partially exempt from reassessment for property located at 299 Imperial Drive, Pacifica area

20.

Approve a change to the 2004 tax roll and corresponding property tax refund to Shinnyo-En USA to reflect the granting of a welfare exemption for property located at 3908 Bret Harte Drive, Redwood City area

21.

Accept the report on the status of responses to the 1999 and 2003-04 Grand Jury recommendations

22.

Report recommending denial of the following claims:

Claims (Non-Culpable)

Wael Abbushi

Martin and Bette Rosenthal

Monique An

Harry and Ellen Rubinchik

Ned Brasher

Gayane and Vrej Sarkisian

Garabet and Manya Demirjian

Ron Sarte

Andrew and Jenny Eliopoulos

James Shawndi

Rudolph Fisher (3)

William and Pi-Jong Su

Sam George

Jamshid Sulaimonov

Sean Hsieh

Edward and Jing Fei Sung

Dae Sik Ji

Seoung Y. Sung

Donald and Agnes Lee

Richard and Suzanne Swan

Albert Lei Au and Chia Hannah Luk

Richard and Samule Tam

Julius and Bonnie Ma

Bradley Tanzman

Alan and Carlito Tuason Maravilla

Scott and Alisha Testa

Herbert Kee Ho and Alice Ah Lai Ng

Harold M. Thompson

Tsao Amma and Lucy Tsao Niensung

Aloysius Van Dalen

Florenceann O’Rourke

Virginia Wales

Demetrios and Eugenia Papakonstantino

Tony and Colleen Wan

Chu-Shun and Keh-Anne Peng

James A. Williams III

Charles and Lois Ann Indorf Rinaldi

Estrella Zayas

Fanya Rokster

Application for leave to present late claim (no statutory basis)

Alexis Castillo

23.

Adoption of an ordinance (04236) amending the salary ordinance and accepting the report on the total number on positions in the County, previously introduced and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety

24.

Resolution (066952) authorizing:

A)

An agreement with Shelterbelt Builders, Inc. to provide services to eradicate 31 acres of gorse and restore habitat on San Bruno Mountain State Park Lands for the term of September 28, 2004 through November 30, 2008, in an amount not to exceed $294,000

B)

The Director of Environmental Services or her designee to execute amendments and minor modifications for the term of the agreement

25.

Resolution (066953) authorizing an agreement with the Mental Health Association of Alameda County to provide advocacy services on behalf of the Mental Health Services Division of the Health Services Agency for FY 2004-05, in the amount of $149,248

26.

Resolution (066954) authorizing:

A)

An agreement with Mt. Diablo Medical Pavilion to provide acute inpatient psychiatric services for child and adolescent Medi-Cal and uninsured clients for FYs 2004-06, in the amount of $1,764,822, net County Cost $62,872

B)

The Director of Health Services to execute amendments and modifications, in an amount not to exceed $25,000 in aggregate

27.

Resolution (066955) authorizing:

A)

An agreement with Youth and Family Enrichment Services to provide mental health services, community worker services for the Pre-to-Three Program and support of the Youth Development Initiative for FY 2004-05, in the amount of $493,114, net County Cost $100,000

B)

The Director of Health Services to execute amendments and modifications, in an amount not to exceed $25,000 in aggregate

28.

Resolution (066956) authorizing the Controller to continue payments on Health Services Contracts pending execution of new agreements for the term of July 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004

29.

Resolution (066957) authorizing:

A)

An agreement with Family Housing and Adult Resources (FHAR) for the operation and management of a Group Home for the Developmentally Disabled located at 2101 Oakley Avenue, Menlo Park area for the term of September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2014

B)

The Director of the Human Services Agency to execute subsequent amendments and minor modifications in the types of services and activities provided by FHAR under the agreement

30.

Resolution (066958): (continued from the meeting of September 14, 2004)

A)

Finding that a majority protest, as defined by Section 53570 et. seq. of the Government Code, objecting to the assessment of costs to maintain street trees along the Alameda de las Pulgas generally between Ashton Avenue and Harkins Avenue, does not exist;

B)

Directing the Director of Public Works to cause said assessments, as described in the ballots that were previously sent to each property owner within the area proposed to be included in the Alameda Street Tree Maintenance District (District), to be levied;

C)

Creating the District with the boundaries as described in the Resolution of Intention previously adopted by the Board; and

D)

Authorizing the Director of Public Works to use one-half cent Transportation Funds to finance the planting of street trees on the Alameda de las Pulgas within the District

31.

Resolution (066959) waiving the Request for Proposal process and authorizing an agreement with the San Mateo County Superintendent of Schools to provide prevocational and remedial education programs within the County’s detention facilities for FY 2004-05, in the amount of $134,344

The meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m. in memory of Leonard L. Port, Barbara Rolovich, Vern Brook, Alba Ravazzini, Timothy Griffith and Millie Bishop to reconvene on Tuesday, October 5, 2004 at 8:15 a.m. in Closed Session - Litigation and Personnel Matters, and thereafter for the regularly scheduled Board meeting.