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

 

Tuesday, October 5, 2004

The meeting was called to order at 9:01 a.m.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

Absent: None

1.

8:15 a.m.

CLOSED SESSION

A)

Negotiations - Organization of Sheriffs Sergeants (OSS)

 

County Negotiator - Lee Finney

 

No Report

 

2.

9:00 a.m.

REGULAR AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA

Nevin/Jacobs Gibson

 

3.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

 

Speakers recognized by the President:

 

Michael Stogner, 1655 San Carlos Avenue #8, San Carlos 94070

MATTERS SET FOR SPECIFIED TIME

4.

9:00 a.m.

Welcome of the Russian Dignitaries (Supervisors Mark Church)

   

Speakers recognized by the President:

   

Loren Buddress, Chief Probation Officer

     

5.

9:00 a.m.

Presentation on Second Harvest Food Bank Program (Supervisor Jerry Hill)

     

6.

9:00 a.m.

Proclamation (2305) designating October 2004 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and presentation by the Domestic Violence Council of San Mateo County (Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson) Jacobs Gibson/Nevin

   

Speakers recognized by the President:

   

Elaine Tipton, District Attorney’s Office

   

Chief Lee Violet, City of San Bruno

     

7.

9:15 a.m.

Presentation of a proclamation (2306) on Disabilities Awareness Month (Supervisor Jerry Hill)

     

8.

9:15 a.m.

Resolution (066960) in support of the Redwood City Plan and Proposal for the restoration of Bair Island (Supervisor Mark Church and Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson)

   

This item was moved to the Consent Agenda.

     

9.

9:30 a.m.

Presentation by the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation on Policy Recommendations For Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment In California (Supervisor Rich Gordon)

   

Speakers recognized by the President:

   

Ed Charles, Program Manager

   

Fred Lowler, Drug and Alcohol Advisory Board

     

10.

9:30 a.m.

Resolution (066961) accepting the Mental Health Board Report for FY 2003-04 (Health Services Agency) Gordon/Nevin

   

Speakers recognized by the President:

   

Alison Mills, Chair

   

Supervisor Rich Gordon, Board of Supervisors

     

11.

9:45 a.m.

Resolution (066962) approving the AB636 Child Welfare System Improvement Plan for the term of October 2004 through September 2005 (Human Services Agency) Nevin/Jacobs Gibson

   

Speakers recognized by the President:

   

Maureen Borland, Director of Human Services Agency

   

Mark Lane, Human Services Agency

   

Supervisor Mike Nevin, Board of Supervisors

     

12.

9:45 a.m.

Hearing to consider a request for a Design Review permit to allow construction of a new 3,154 square foot single-family dwelling located on Harte Street, unincorporated Montara area (Owner/Applicant/Appellant: Arthur Galahan). This project is not appealable to the California Coastal Commission: (Environmental Services Agency) (continued from the meeting of September 14, 2004)

A)

Report and recommendation

B)

Close hearing Nevin/Gordon

C)

Approve or deny appeal

 

Speakers recognized by the President:

 

Marcia Raines, Director of Environmental Services Agency

 

Jim Eggemeyer, Development Review Services Manager

 

Dave Beaumont

 

Nina Pellegrini, 1430 Audulon Avenue, Montara 94037

 

Art Galahan, P.O. Box 371503, Montara 94037

 

Chuck Kozak, 1465 Buena Vista, Montara 94037

 

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

 

Karen Wilson, P.O. Box 371273, Montara 94037

 

This item was referred to the Planning Director for review.

   

13.

10:00 a.m.

Hearing to consider a: (Environmental Services Agency) (continued from the meeting of July 27, 2004)

   

A)

Resolution waiving the Request for Proposal process and authorizing an agreement with EIP Associates for preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the Highlands Estates Project for the term of October 5, 2004 through December 31, 2006, in the amount of $276,616

   

B)

Resolution authorizing a transfer in the amount of $107,064 from Unanticipated Revenue to Other Professional Contract Service for preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the Highland Estates Project (4/5ths vote required)

     

1)

Report and recommendation

     

2)

Close hearing

     

3)

Adopt resolution

     

4)

Adopt Appropriation Transfer Request

     

Speakers recognized by the President:

     

Marcia Raines, Director of Environmental Services Agency

     

Jim Eggemeyer, Development Review Services Manager

     

Supervisor Rich Gordon, Board of Supervisors

     

Supervisors Jerry Hill, Board of Supervisors

     

Marina Mortiz, 1983 Timerlane Way, San Mateo 94402

     

Sylvia Merkadeau, 2051 New Brunswick, San Mateo 94402

     

Deborah Cogswell, 1676 Lexington Avenue, San Mateo 94402

     

David Byers, 1528 S. El Camino Real #306, San Mateo 94402

     

William Nack, 1153 Chess Drive, Foster City 94404

     

Alison Eisenberg, 2313 Ticonderoga Drive, San Mateo 94402

     

Kevin Marks, 2351 Ticonderoga Drive, San Mate 94402

     

Mary Anne Dattoli, 20 Wood Creek Court, San Mateo 94402

     

Scott Steeper, 2357 Ticonderoga Drive, San Mateo 94402

     

Scott Braxton, 1786 Yorktown Road, San Mateo 94402

     

Staff was asked to prepare a matrix for comparison purposes.

     

This item was continued to the meeting of October 26, 2004.

REGULAR AGENDA

COUNTY COUNSEL

14.

Establish a process for the appointment of a Director to the Sequoia Healthcare District in accordance with Elections Code Section 10515(b)

 

Speakers recognized by the President:

 

Tom Casey, County Counsel

 

Kathleen Kane, 524 Shorebird Circle, Redwood Shores 94065

 

Warren Gibson, 3114 E. Laurel Creek Road, Belmont 94002

 

Merrilee Gibson, 3114 E. Laurel Creek Road, Belmont 94002

 

Supervisor Church created a sub-committee with Supervisors Gordon and Nevin.

COUNTY MANAGER

15.

County Manager’s report:

 

A)

Resolution (066963) in opposition to Proposition 64, Limits on private enforcement of unfair business competition laws Nevin/Gordon

 

B)

Resolution (066964) in opposition to Proposition 66, Limitations on the "Three Strikes" law, sex crimes Gordon/Hill

Ayes: Supervisors Church, Hill, Gordon and Nevin

Noes: Supervisors Jacobs Gibson

 

C)

Resolution (066965) in support of Proposition 67, Emergency Medical Services, funding, telephone surcharge Nevin/Gordon

 

D)

Resolution (066966) in support of Proposition 69, DNA samples, collection, database, funding Nevin/Gordon

Ayes: Supervisors Church, Hill, Gordon and Nevin

Noes: Supervisors Jacobs Gibson

 

E)

Resolution (066967) in support of Proposition 72, Health care coverage requirements Nevin/Gordon

 

F)

Resolution (066968) in support of S. 2706 (Clinton), Kinship Care Giver Support Act Nevin/Gordon

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

16.

Board members’ committee reports

   

17.

Legislative Subcommittee meeting after adjournment of regular meeting

CONSENT AGENDA

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

18.

Proclamation (2307) designating October 4-9, 2004 as Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week (Supervisor Mark Church)

   

19.

Ratification of a resolution (2308) designating October 3-10, 2004 as National 4-H Week in San Mateo County (Supervisor Rich Gordon)

COUNTY MANAGER

20.

Resolution (066969) authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Voorhis Associates, Inc. for additional services for Program Statement and Staffing Plan development for the San Mateo County Youth Services Center project, increasing the amount by $31,127.08 to $100,796.08

   

21.

Adoption of an ordinance (04237) amending the Master Salary Ordinance for changes related to the FY 2004-05 budget, previously introduced and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety

EMPLOYEE AND PUBLIC SERVICES

22.

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 October 19, 2004 for adoption.

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AGENCY

23.

Resolution (066970) authorizing an agreement with the Kings Mountain Fire Brigade to purchase a fire engine, in the amount of $100,000

HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY

24.

Resolution (066977) authorizing:

 

A)

A Grant Agreement with the California Department of Health Services for Bioterrorism Preparedness for the term of July 1, 2004 through August 30, 2005, in the amount of $1,162,094

 

B)

The President of the Board of Supervisors to sign any and all subsequent agreements, allocations and other documents related to this grant

   

25.

Resolution (066971) authorizing an agreement with the Child Care Coordinating Council to provide community worker and child care services for FY 2004-05, in the amount of $139,468

HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

26.

Resolution (066972) authorizing:

 

A)

An amendment to the agreement with Bay Road Housing Limited Partnership to assist with the development of seventy-seven affordable rental housing units and to clarify the terms and conditions of the funding in East Palo Alto area for the term of November 1, 2003 through December 31, 2034, increasing the amount by $1,000,000 to $2,000,000

 

B)

The Director of the Human Services Agency to execute subsequent amendments and minor modifications in the types of services provided, in an amount not to exceed $25,000

   

27.

Resolution (066973) waiving the Request for Proposal process and authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Opportunities Industrialization Center-West to provide Work First structured job search workshops and network activities and One-Stop Career Center services to Workforce Investment Act eligible participants, extending the term through June 30, 2005, increasing the amount by $590,155 to $3,824,098

   

28.

Resolution (066974) waiving the Request for Proposal process and authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Martin L. Forst to provide evaluation services, extending the term through June 30, 2007, increasing the amount by $46,500 to $155,500

PUBLIC WORKS

29.

Resolution (066975) rescinding Resolution No. 066833 and authorizing the Director of Public Works to submit an application to finance the resurfacing of various streets in the West Menlo Park area in order to substitute Santa Cruz Avenue for Harkins Avenue as work on Harkins Avenue does not qualify for funding pursuant to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Guidelines for Local Streets and Roads Shortfall Second Cycle Federal Funding

SAN MATEO MEDICAL CENTER

30.

Resolution (066976) authorizing a decrease in the co-payment for outpatient prescriptions for patients covered by the WELL Program, decreasing the amount by three dollars to seven dollars per 90-day supply

   
 

The meeting adjourned at 11:35 a.m., in memory of Jenny O’Conner, to reconvene on Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at 8:15 a.m. in Closed Session - Litigation and Personnel Matters, and thereafter for the regularly scheduled Board meeting.