PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON FEBRUARY 19, 2008

The meeting was called to order at 9:03 a.m.

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

Absent: None.

1.

8:15 a.m.

CLOSED SESSION

A)

Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation

South Bayside System Authority v. County of San Mateo

San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. 469129

Vera v. San Mateo Medical Center

San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. 469279

Vidak v. San Mateo County

WCAB Claim No. SM203465

Settlement in the amount of $34,965, plus future medical expenses

B)

Conference with Legal Counsel – Threatened Litigation

Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (One case)

2.

9:00 a.m.

REGULAR AGENDA (SEE PAGE 5)
CONSENT AGENDA (SEE PAGE 5)

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agenda are approved by one roll call motion unless a request is made at the beginning of the meeting that an item be withdrawn or transferred to the regular agenda.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

Motion: Church / Second: Jacobs Gibson

3.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None

4.

9:00 a.m.

Presentation and update from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission on right of way upgrades (Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson)

This item was continued to an unspecified date.

5.

9:15 a.m.

Presentation of a resolution (2740) honoring Chinese New Year 2008, Year of the Rat (Supervisor Mark Church)

Speakers recognized by the President:

Newsy Yan, Organization of Chinese Americans

Motion: Church / Second: Jacobs Gibson

6.

9:15 a.m.

Presentation of a resolution (2741) honoring Mills High School for being recognized for its academic excellence by U.S. News and World Report (Supervisor Mark Church)

Speakers recognized by the President:

Carol Siska, Mills High School

Motion: Church / Second: Gordon

7.

9:30 a.m.

Recommendation for the appointment of the following to the newly created Fatherhood Collaborative Advisory Board: (Supervisors Adrienne Tissier and Jerry Hill)

A)

Angel Barrios, Bill Chiang, Tom Fitzpatrick, Ignacio J. Guerrero, Ruth Nagler and Mel Toomer, terms expiring December 31, 2008

B)

William J. Allen, Jeanine Asche, Gary Beasley, Bruce Collins, Montez Davis, Alonzo Emery, Sylvia Key and Patrick Ledesma, terms expiring December 31, 2009

Speakers recognized by the President:

Bruce Collins, Chair, Fatherhood Collaborative

Alonzo Emery, Vice Chair, Fatherhood Collaborative

Motion: Hill / Second: Jacobs Gibson

8.

9:45 a.m.

Resolution (069250) approving an extension and full rollout of the pilot green business program and accepting the Green Business Program Report (Supervisor Mark Church and Department of Public Works) (Continued from the meeting of January 29, 2008)

Speakers recognized by the President:

James Porter, Director, Public Works

Motion: Church / Second: Gordon

9.

9:45 a.m.

Accept the report on the Domestic Violence Conference: Improving Outreach in our Diverse Community (Supervisor Mark Church and the San Mateo County Domestic Council)

Speakers recognized by the President:

Jessica Dayton, CORA

Toulin Auchicollin, Bay Area Legal Aid

Stacey Hobbert, Legal Aid Society

Motion: Church / Second: Gordon

10.

10:00 a.m.

A)

Accept the FY 2007-08 County Budget Update

B)

Review key budget assumptions and provide direction regarding the preparation of the FY 2008-09 and FY 2009-10 Budget

C)

Accept the reports on the status of the Sheriff’s Office Relief Staffing and the Probation Department’s Risk Prevention Program

D)

Resolution (069251) authorizing a transfer in the amount of $1,993,343 from Non-Departmental General Fund Reserves to Salaries and Benefits in the Sheriff’s Office budget to cover the cost of negotiated salary increases for Deputy Sheriffs, Correctional Officers and Sergeants for the balance of the fiscal year (County Manager)

Speakers recognized by the President:

Jim Saco, Budget Director, County Manager’s Office

John L. Maltbie, County Manager

Supervisor Rich Gordon, Board of Supervisors

Supervisor Jerry Hill, Board of Supervisors

Supervisor Mark Church, Board of Supervisors

Reyna Farrales, Deputy County Manager

Loren Buddress, Chief Probation Officer

Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson, Board of Supervisors

Motion: Hill / Second: Church

11.

10:15 a.m.

A)

Resolution (069252): (County Manager)

1)

Accepting the Phase 2 Final Report from Health Management Associates (HMA)

2)

Authorizing an amendment to the agreement with HMA, extending the term through August 15, 2008, increasing the amount by $210,375 to $510,074 and extending the scope of work to include intensive consultation and assistance to the County in implementing operational changes to its healthcare delivery system and in developing a more comprehensive and collaborative network with private healthcare providers

3)

Authorizing the County Manager to execute subsequent amendments and minor modifications, in an amount not to exceed $25,000 and to make minor changes in the types of services and activities provided under the agreement

B)

Resolution (069253) authorizing a transfer in the amount of $587,644 from Non-Departmental Reserves to Salaries and Benefits, and Services and Supplies

Speakers recognize by the President:

John L. Maltbie, County Manager

Barbara Keefer, 1612 Barroilhet Avenue, Burlingame 94010

Angeline Prasad, Service Employees International Union Local 521

Shelley Kessler, San Mateo County Central Labor Council

Motion: Gordon / Second: Hill

12.

10:45 a.m.

Hearing to consider a Coastal Development Permit and Coastside Design Review Permit to construct a 3,159 square foot addition to an existing 1,332 square foot residence and detached accessory building on a 11,103 square foot parcel, including the removal of one significant size Cypress tree for property located at 324 The Strand, unincorporated Moss Beach area. This project is appealable to the California Coastal Commission. (Applicant/Owner: Karen Trilevsky/Appellant: Tom Bruce) (Planning and Building)

A)

Report and recommendation

B)

Close hearing – Motion: Hill / Second: Jacobs Gibson

C)

Approve or deny appeal – Motion: Hill / Second: Church

Ayes: Supervisors Church, Hill, Gordon and Tissier

Noes: Supervisor Jacobs Gibson

Speakers recognized by the President:

Lisa Grote, Director, Planning and Building Department

Mike McCraken, 1920 Leslie Street, San Mateo 94403

Mary Larenas, 301 Nevada Avenue, Moss Beach 94038

Edmundo Larenas, 301 Nevada Avenue, Moss Beach 94038

Clare Bruce,351 Nevada Avenue, Moss Beach 94038

Tom Bruce, 351 Nevada Avenue, Moss Beach 94038

Gael Erickson, 242 Francisco Street, El Granada 94018

Peg Smith, 364 The Strand, P.O. Box 593, Moss Beach 94038

Lennie Roberts, 339 La Cuesta, Portola Valley 94028

Patrick Melley, 346 Nevada Avenue, Moss Beach 94038

Eric Lichtwardt, 157 Park Place, Point Richmond 94081

Dan Dyckman, 561-D Pilgrim Drive, Foster City 94404

John Davis, 315 Linden Street, San Francisco 94102

Speakers recognized by the President (Continued):

Supervisor Jerry Hill, Board of Supervisors

Supervisor Mark Church, Board of Supervisors

Supervisor Rich Gordon, Board of Supervisors

Michael Murphy, County Counsel

13.

11:00 a.m.

Hearing to consider: (Applicant: Vincent Liu/Owner: Shao Ling Chen) (Planning and Building)

A)

Approval of the Zoning Text and Map Amendments, Major Subdivision and exceptions to the Subdivision Regulations, and certify the Mitigated Negative Declaration by adopting the required findings and conditions of approval for property located at 301 Sixth Avenue, unincorporated North Fair Oaks area

B)

Adoption of an ordinance (04407) to change the subject parcel’s zoning designation from R-3/S3 (Multi-Family Residential) to PUD (Planned-Unit Development) 132 and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety

C)

Adoption of an ordinance (04408) to enact, applicable only to the subject parcel, the PUD 132 regulations and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety

1)

Report and recommendation

2)

Close hearing – Motion: Jacobs Gibson / Second: Gordon

3)

Adopt ordinances – Motion: Jacobs Gibson / Second: Gordon

Speakers recognize by the President:

Lisa Grote, Director, Planning and Building Department

14.

1:30 p.m.

Presentation of Service Awards (Room 101, 455 County Center, Redwood City) (County Manager)

15.

2:30 p.m.

Report and recommendation by the Sheriff to:

A)

Provide direction on the temporary reopening of the Medium Security Facility in La Honda as a Sentenced Inmate Re-entry Program facility for men until the Maple Street Facilities Replacement Project is completed

B)

Provide direction on the reopening of the North County Correctional Facility to serve as a Sentenced Inmate Gender Responsive Re-entry Program facility for women until the Maple Street Facilities Replacement Project is completed

C)

Receive the County of San Mateo Detention Facilities Needs Assessment and Master Plan prepared by DMJM H&N Inc.

D)

Provide direction on the application for AB 900 jail facilities construction funding

E)

Provide direction regarding community outreach and communication plan

Speakers recognized by the President:

Sheriff Greg Munks, San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office

Andy Couples, DMJM H&N Inc.

Supervisor Jerry Hill, Board of Supervisors

Supervisor Mark Church, Board of Supervisors

Supervisor Rich Gordon, Board of Supervisors

John L. Maltbie, County Manager

Michael Murphy, County Counsel

Judge Robert Foiles, San Mateo County Courts

Karyl Matsumoto, Mayor Pro Tem, 1 Appian Way #712-6, South San Francisco 94088

Margie O’Clair, Commission on the Status of Women, 1812 Bayview, Belmont 94002

Richard Romanski, Attorney, Deputy Sheriff’s Association, 1405 Crestwood Court, San Mateo 94403

Paul Peuker, 135 S. Palomar Drive, Redwood City 94062

Sheriff Munks was asked to work with the County Manager’s Office on cost projections and to provide a five year funding plan for operating the facility.

16.

A)

Resolution (069254): (Continued from the meeting of January 29, 2008)

1)

Waiving the Request for Proposal process and authorizing a Joint Powers Agreement with California Construction Authority for the design and construction of the satellite wagering facility at the San Mateo County Exposition and Fair Association

2)

Approving a five year loan in the amount of $900,000 current County interest rates to the San Mateo County Exposition and Fair Association and authorizing the County Manager or his designee to execute the loan documents

B)

Resolution (069255) authorizing a transfer in the amount of $900,000 from Non-Departmental Reserves to Loans to Other Agencies (4/5ths vote required)

Speakers recognized by the President:

Jack Olsen, San Mateo County Event Center Board Member

Supervisor Rich Gordon, Board of Supervisors

John L. Maltbie, County Manager

Supervisor Jerry Hill, Board of Supervisors

Motion: Gordon / Second: Hill

17.

Accept a status report on County Internal and External Communications

This item was transferred to the Consent Agenda.

18.

County Manager’s report:

Resolution (069256) authorizing mid-session amendments to the San Mateo County 2007-08 State Legislative Session Program

Speakers recognized by the President:

John L. Maltbie, County Manager

Supervisor Rich Gordon, Board of Supervisors

Mary McMillan, Deputy County Manager

Motion: Hill / Second: Jacobs Gibson

19.

Board members’ committee reports

20.

Ratification of a resolution (2742) honoring the City of Millbrae Senior Center and Senior Advisory Committee for promoting physical fitness, nutrition and longevity to the senior citizens of Millbrae by hosting the Second Annual Millbrae Health and Wellness Faire (Supervisor Mark Church)

21.

Ratification of a proclamation (2743) designating January 21 through January 25, 2008 as National Eligibility Worker Recognition Week (Supervisor Adrienne Tissier)

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 February 12, 2008 for adoption.

23.

Resolution (069249) authorizing an application to the United States Fish and Wildlife Services amending Section 10(a) Permit PRT 2-9818 to include the callippe silverspot butterfly and Bay checkerspot butterfly as listed species

24.

Resolution (069257) authorizing the Director of Public Works to submit an application for Federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement funding to finance the installation of permanent traffic calming advisory signs on Bunker Hill Drive and Polhemus Road, San Mateo Highlands area, committing the necessary non-federal match, and stating the assurance to complete the project

25.

Adoption of an ordinance (04409) adding section 7.110.050 to Chapter 7.110 of Title 7 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code adding a termination date to the Roadway Solicitation Ordinance, previously introduced on January 29, 2008 and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety

The meeting adjourned at 4:52 p.m. in memory of Mertin Arthur Munks and Bob Borden to reconvene on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 8:15 a.m. in Closed Session - Litigation and Personnel Matters, and thereafter for the regularly scheduled Board meeting.