PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON NOVEMBER 25, 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 9:02 a.m.

November 18, 2003

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL - All Supervisors were present.

1.

8:15 a.m.

CLOSED SESSION

1)

Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation

 

Trailer Rancho Associates v. County of San Mateo

 

San Mateo County Superior Court No. 430869

   
 

In the matter of the Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity authorizing the Construction of the Jefferson Martin 23kV Transmission Project

   

2)

Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation

 

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

 

Two Cases

 

The Board authorized filing of one code enforcement litigation involving property located at 150 Backroad, unincorporated San Mateo County

 

2.

9:00 a.m.

REGULAR AGENDA (SEE PAGE 3)
CONSENT AGENDA
(SEE PAGE 3)

Nevin/Hill

 

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agenda are approved by one roll call motion unless a request is made at the beginning of the meeting that an item be withdrawn or transferred to the regular agenda.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

 

Speakers recognized by the President:

 

Carla Dewar, 511 Entrada Way, Menlo Park 94025

 

Gloria Linder, 363 Alexander Avenue, Redwood City 94061

 

Pat Sheppard, 518 Nimitz Avenue, Redwood City 94061

 

Nancy Arbuckle, 524 Nimitz Avenue, Redwood City 94061

 

John Wells, 1228 W. Selby Lane, Redwood City 94061

 

Don Russell, 214 Sequoia Avenue, Redwood City 94061

 

Dorothy Mertz, 143 Beresford Avenue, Redwood City 94061

 

Maggie Heilman, 2011 Sterling Avenue, Menlo Park 94025

   

4.

9:00 a.m.

Presentation of "Employee of the Month" to Mary Strojny, Paralegal, County Counsel's Office (County Manager)

   

Speakers recognized by the President:

   

John L. Maltbie, County Manager

   

Tom Casey, County Counsel

   

Paul Scannell, Assistant County Manager

   

Brenda Carlson, Deputy County Counsel

MATTERS SET FOR SPECIFIED TIME

5.

9:15 a.m.

Resolution (2193) honoring Brian Frederick for his heroic rescue of Jose Garcia and his uncle Martin Gonzalez at Maverick's Beach (Sheriff)

   

Speakers recognized by the President:

   

Don Horsely, Sheriff

 

6.

9:30 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 Services Area No. 1

   

2)

Resolution (066343)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 (066344) adopting a special tax to be imposed upon voter approval by a 2/3rds vote in County Service Area No. 1 (County Manager) (Continued from November 4, 2003) - Church/Hill

     

Speakers recognized by the President:

     

Paul Scannell, Assistant County Manager

       

7.

9:45 a.m.

Resolution (066371) authorizing a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspects involved in the August 27, 2003 murder of Jesus Callga, Jr., North Fair Oaks (Sheriff) - Nevin/Gordon

   

Speakers recognized by the President:

   

John L. Maltbie, County Manager

     

REGULAR AGENDA

COUNTY MANAGER

8.

County Manager's report

 

1)

State Legislative update

 

2)

Federal Legislative update:

   

a)

Resolution (066345) in support of S.1194 and H.R. 2387, Mentally III Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act of 2003 - Gordon/Hill

   

b)

Resolution (066346) in support of H.R. 2535, Reauthorize Economic Development Administration Act of 2003 - Hill/Nevin

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

9.

Board members' committee reports

   

10.

Legislative Subcommittee meeting after adjournment of regular meeting

CONSENT AGENDA

11.

Minutes of the meeting of July 15, 24, August 5, 12, September 9 and 23, 2003

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

12.

Recommendation for appointment of Rodd Bench to the North Fair Oaks Council, term expiring December 31, 2005 (Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson)

   

13.

Recommendation for appointment of Emily Tashman to the Employees' Retirement Association, as the 4th member, term expiring June 30, 2006 (Supervisor Jerry Hill and Supervisor Rich Gordon)

   

14.

Recommendation for appointment of Geraldine O'Connor to the Civil Service Commission representing the 1st District, term expiring December 31, 2004 (Supervisor Mark Church)

   

15.

Recommendation for appointments of the following to the Mental Health Advisory Board (Supervisor Rich Gordon and Supervisor Mike Nevin):

a)

Andrew Calman, Julie Hoffman and Amy Mah, terms expiring September 30, 2004

b)

Valerie Gibbs and Katherine Kerns, terms expiring September 30, 2005

c)

Renee Aubuchan, Josephine Thompson and James Fields, terms expiring September 30, 2006

   

16.

Recommendation for re-appointment of Supervisor Jerry Hill to the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) Board, term expiring December 31, 2007

CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

17.

Resolution (066347) waiving the competitive bid process and authorizing an agreement with NetVersant to provide a communications wiring infrastructure at the Burlingame Health Center, in the amount of $143,556.69

COUNTY COUNSEL

18.

Resolution (066348) calling for an election on a Regional Measure to authorize a bridge toll increase of $1 as part of a Regional Relief Traffic Plan pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 30921

COUNTY MANAGER

19.

Resolution (066349) authorizing an agreement with Signet Testing Labs, Inc. to provide inspection and materials testing for the new San Mateo County Youth Services Center for the term of November 1, 2003 through November 1, 2006, in the amount of $306,629

   

20.

Resolution (066350) authorizing an agreement with Sean and Chatellie Kent to reinstate development rights for real property, identified as Assessor's Parcel 057-221-140, unincorporated Emerald Lake Hills area

   

21.

Resolution (066351) waiving the Request for Proposal process and authorizing an agreement with Kleinfelder, Inc. for geotechnical observation and testing for the new San Mateo Youth Services Center for the term of November 1, 2003 through November 1, 2006, in the amount of $242,200

   

22.

Resolution (066352) awarding a contract to Janus Corporation for hazardous materials abatement at Crystal Springs Rehabilitation Center for the term of thirty days, in the amount of $197,642

   

23.

Resolution authorizing:

1)

A Lease Agreement with Harbor Belmont Associates for a portion of the building located at 310 Harbor Boulevard, Belmont area, for a term ending October 31, 2008, increasing the amount by $17,280 per month

2)

An amendment to the Lease Agreement with Harbor Belmont Associates for the building located at 264 Harbor Boulevard, Belmont area, for a term ending October 31, 2008, reducing the amount by $14,373 per month beginning April 2004

3)

The County Manager to execute options, notices and amendments associated with the lease

 

This item was continued to the meeting of December 2, 2003

EMPLOYEE AND PUBLIC SERVICES

24.

Report recommending denial of the following claims:

 

Claims (Non-Culpable)

 

Bernard M. Barrun

Michael Ursini

 

Rodrigo Franco

Kelly Watermann

 

Joseph Gaeta

Christian Williams

 

Peter Neofotistos

 
   

25.

1)

Resolution (066353) authorizing the abandonment of collection effort and relief of accountability for certain San Mateo County accounts receivable for FY 2002-03, in the amount of $4,499,833.12

     

2)

Resolution (066354) authorizing the abandonment of collection effort and relief of accountability for accounts receivable handled by the Human Services Agency for FY 2002-03, in the amount of $265,680.69

 

26.

Adoption of an ordinance (04196) amending the salary ordinance and accepting the total number of positions in the County, previously introduced and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

27.

1)

Resolution (066355) authorizing:

 

a)

Acceptance of a donation from the San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation for improvements to a portion of the office located at Flood County Park, Menlo Park area, in the amount of $35,110

 

b)

The Director of Environmental Services to execute and submit any agreements or other documents related to the donation and subject project

2)

Resolution (066356) authorizing transfer in the amount of $35,110 from the Flood Park Office, Gifts and Donations to Fixed Assets for the improvements to Flood County Park Office Project (4/5ths votes required)

HEALTH SERVICES

28.

Resolution (066357) authorizing an agreement with Peninsula Network of Mental Health Clients to provide socialization services, community programs and peer support to mentally ill adult consumers for FY 2003-04, in the amount of $199,832

   

29.

Resolution (066358) authorizing an agreement with Pollution Control Industries for household hazardous waste transportation and disposal for the term of December 2, 2003 to November 30, 2006, in an amount not to exceed $1,320,000

   

30.

Resolution (066341) authorizing a Grant Agreement with the California Integrated Waste Management Board and designating the lead agency in San Mateo County to implement a regional used oil collection program for FY 2003-04, in the amount of $202,450

   

31.

Resolution (066342) authorizing the Director of Health Services or her designee to apply for and accept grant funds from the California Integrated Waste Management Board for the 7th Cycle Used Oil Opportunity Grant for FY 2003-04

   

32.

Resolution (066359) authorizing:

1)

Submission of the Year-End Report for 2002-03 for the Strategic Plan for Services for Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities to the California Department of Aging

2)

Execution of the transmittal letter as required by the California Department of Aging

   

33.

Adoption of an ordinance (04197) amending Salary Ordinance 04184 adding one Hazardous Materials Specialist position, previously introduced and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety

HUMAN SERVICES

34.

Resolution (066360) authorizing:

1)

An agreement with the California Department of Rehabilitation to provide benefit planning services for mental health social security recipients for the term of October 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, in the amount of $233,677

2)

The Director of Human Services Agency to execute future amendments for the purpose of making minor modifications to program services and to accept increases in funding, in an amount not to exceed $25,000

   

35.

Resolution (066361) waiving the Request for Proposal process and authorizing an agreement with Edgewood Center for Children and Families for the Kinship Support Services for FY 2003-04, in the amount of $415,000

   

36.

Resolution (066362) authorizing:

1)

An amendment to the agreement with Sor Juana Ines Center for Domestic Violence for prevention and intervention services, extending the term to June 30, 2005

2)

The Director of Human Services Agency to execute future amendments to allow minor modification of services and terms as applicable and adjust funds, in an amount not to exceed $25,000

PUBLIC WORKS

37.

Resolution (066363) authorizing:

1)

An agreement with Mel and Marguerite Nelisse Casey to allow the installation of a retaining wall and drainage facilities within the right-of-way at 388 Greendale Way, Emerald Lake Hills area

2)

The Clerk of the Board to record the agreement after execution

   

38.

Resolution (066364) authorizing:

1)

An agreement with Mel and Marguerite Nelisse Casey to allow the installation of landscaping within the right-of-way fronting 747 Sylvan Way, Emerald Lake Hills area until that portion of the right-of-way is needed for public purposes

2)

The Clerk of the Board to record the agreement after execution

 

39.

Resolution (066365) authorizing:

1)

An agreement with Lorraine P. Anderson to allow an existing retaining wall to remain within the public right-of-way at the intersection of Devonshire Boulevard and Chesham Avenue, San Carlos area until that portion of the right-of-way is needed for public purposes

2)

The Clerk of the Board to record the agreement after execution

   

40.

Resolution (066366) authorizing the Director of Public Works to:

1)

Determine if property owners on four roads located in Montara, Moss Beach and Miramar areas wish to have the roads improved to the minimum standards as adopted in the MidCoast Community Plan

2)

Finance the construction with a combination of Road Funds and Roadway Mitigation Fees provided that the reconstruction of encroachments in the public rights-of-ways such as driveway and walkway conforms, will not be constructed as part of the project but will be the property owner's responsibility to finance and construct

 

41.

Introduction of an ordinance prohibiting left turn movements from northbound Edgeworth Avenue onto Eighty-Seventh Street, Broadmoor Village area, and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety

 

This item was continued to the meeting of December 2, 2003 for adoption.

   

42.

Introduction of an ordinance establishing a one-hour parking zone and a twenty minute parking zone on Charter Street near Bay Road, Redwood City area, and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety

 

This item was continued to the meeting of December 2, 2003 for adoption.

   

SAN MATEO MEDICAL CENTER

43.

Resolution (066367) authorizing amendments to the agreements with Cross County TravCorps, First Call Nursing Services, Health Staffing Solutions, Inc., dba Starmed, HRN Services, Inc., Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc., Medical Resource Network, Medstaff, Nursefinders, Nurse Providers, Relief Nursing, and Registry Network to provide access to temporary nursing services for FYs 2001-04, increasing the amount by $1,292,000 to $2,898,900

   

44.

Resolution (066368) authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Blood Centers of the Pacific to provide blood, blood components and derivatives for the term of January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2003, increasing the amount by $288,861 to $1,373,229

SHERIFF

45.

Resolution (066369) authorizing agreements with the Towns of Woodside and Portola Valley for County provided law enforcement and public safety communications services for FYs 2003-06, in the amount of $2,861,354

TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR

46.

Resolution (066370) authorizing declaration of unclaimed monies, in the County Treasury, property of the County of San Mateo and transferring said unclaimed monies to the Treasurer and Public Administrator

   
   

The meeting adjourned at 9:56 a.m. in memory of Bernard Manhiemer and Marylou Orange to reconvene on Tuesday, December 2, 2003 at 8:15 a.m. in Closed Session - Litigation and Personnel Matters, and thereafter for the regularly scheduled Board meeting.