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

The meeting was called to order at 9:04 a.m.

Tuesday, November 4, 2003

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL - All Supervisors were present.

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 (SEE PAGE 3)
CONSENT AGENDA (SEE PAGE 4)
Church/Hill

3.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None

4.

9:00 a.m.

Resolution (066333) adopting the 2004-05 budget for San Mateo County Exposition and Fair Association (Communications from Other Agencies)

Speakers recognized by the President:

Jack Olsen

Chris Carpenter, General Manager, Expo Center

Hill/Nevin

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 - Gordon/Nevin

3)

Approve or deny appeal - Gordon/Nevin

Motion by Supervisor Gordon:

1. 10 feet side yard set back

2. Existing grade will be used as the standard for future building heights

Speakers recognized by the President:

Terry Burnes, Planning Administrator

Robert Lanzone, 939 Laurel Street, San Carlos 94070

Jeffrey Lea, 2495 Industrial Parkway West, Hayward 94545

Kelsey Taussig, 2295 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City 94061

Firooz Ghaffari, 2279 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City 94061

Neil Cullen, Director, Public Works

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 - Gordon/Nevin

3)

Approve or deny appeal - Nevin/Hill

Speakers recognized by the President:

Terry Burnes, Planning Administrator

Shih Kuo, 360 Seventh Street, Montara 94037

Greg Ward, 1515 Redwood Avenue, Redwood City 94061

Christopher Church, 330 7^th Street, Montara 94037

Vic Abadie, 340 7^th Street, Montara 94037

John Bali, 363 7^th Street, Montara 94037

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

Scott Boyd, 380 7^th Street, Montara 94037

F. Philip Farrar, 350 7^th Street, Montara 94037

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 - Nevin/Church

3)

Approve or deny appeal - Nevin/Church

Speakers recognized by the President:

Terry Burnes, Planning Administrator

Michael McCraken, 114 Hilderbrand Road, Lan Honda

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)

This item was continued to the meeting of November 18, 2003.

9.

County Manager's report

10.

Resolution (066332) 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

Speakers recognized by the President:

Supervisor Rich Gordon, Board of Supervisors

Gordon/Nevin

11.

Board members' committee reports - No reports

12.

Legislative Subcommittee meeting after adjournment of regular meeting

13.

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

14.

Resolution (2188) 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)

15.

Resolution (2189) honoring Dudley Livingston Green upon his retirement from the San Mateo County Probation Department (Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson)

16.

Resolution (2190) honoring Captain Michael Scott upon his retirement from the Daly City Police Department (Supervisor Mike Nevin)

17.

Resolution (2191) honoring Officer Duane Bolton upon his retirement from the Daly City Police Department (Supervisor Mike Nevin)

18.

Ratification of a resolution (2192) honoring Officer Leslie Keate upon his retirement from the Daly City Police Department (Supervisor Mike Nevin)

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

20.

Report recommending denial of the following claims:

Claims (Non-Culpable)

Michael Braden

Raymond Modena

Dianna Contreras

Carlos Schaneyfelt

Rayn Mathew Fidler and
Lisa D. and Rito Ramirez

Jerome Sephers

Melinda Maldonado

Melvin James Williams

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

This item was continued to the meeting of November 18, 2003 for adoption.

22.

Resolution (066334) 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

23.

Resolution (066335) ratifying the temporary suspension of Coyote Point Marina berth rental fees from berthers who cannot utilize their berths due to inadequate water depth

24.

1)

Resolution (066336) 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

This item was continued to the meeting of November 18, 2003 for adoption.

25.

Resolution (066337) 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

26.

Resolution (066338):

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

27.

Resolution (066339) 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 (066340) 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

The meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m. to reconvene on Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at 8:15 a.m. in Closed Session - Litigation and Personnel Matters, and thereafter for the regularly scheduled Board meeting.