PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON MARCH 18, 2008

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

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

Absent: None.

1.

8:15 a.m.

CLOSED SESSION

Pursuant to §54957

Public Employee Performance Evaluation

Title: County Manager

No report.

2.

9:00 a.m.

REGULAR AGENDA (SEE PAGE 4)
CONSENT AGENDA (SEE PAGE 5)
GOVERNING BOARD (SEE PAGE 10)

All items on the consent agendas are approved by one roll call motion unless a request is made at the beginning of the meeting that an item be withdrawn or transferred to the regular agenda.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: Jacobs Gibson / Second: Hill

3.

9:00 a.m.

Presentation of the Employee of the Month for February 2008 to Jack Yaco, Assessment Appeals Clerk, County Manager/Clerk of the Board Office (County Manager)

Speakers recognized by the President:

John L. Maltbie, County Manager

Christine Hollender, County Manager Office

Harris Dubrow, Chair, Assessment Appeals Board

Terry Flinn, Assessor County Clerk Recorders Office

4.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Speakers recognized by the President:

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

(See also Governing Board Matters Set for Specified Time, Page 10)

5.

9:00 a.m.

Presentation of resolutions (2748 and 2749) honoring Mills-Peninsula Health Services, Burlingame and Mills Health Center, San Mateo as recipients of the Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence Award (Supervisors Mark Church and Jerry Hill)

Speakers recognized by the President:

Supervisor Mark Church, Board of Supervisors

Supervisor Jerry Hill, Board of Supervisors

Carole Groom, Mayor, City of San Mateo

Motion: Church / Second: Tissier

6.

9:15 a.m.

Presentation of a resolution (2750) honoring Sequoia Hospital as a recipient of the Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence Award (Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson)

Speakers recognized by the President:

Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson, Board of Supervisors

Motion: Hill / Second: Jacobs Gibson

7.

9:15 a.m.

Presentation by President Tom Mohr on the Cañada College Strategic Plan (Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson)

This item was continued to an unspecified date.

8.

9:30 a.m.

Hearing to consider a resolution: (Parks Department)

A)

Approving and adopting the Final Coyote Point Recreation Area Master Plan dated September 2006

B)

Certifying that the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan are complete, correct and adequate and prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act

C)

Adopting findings

D)

Adopting the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan

1)

Report and recommendation

2)

Close hearing – Motion: Gordon / Second: Church

3

Adopt resolution (069271) – Motion: Church / Second: Jacobs Gibson

Speakers recognized by the President:

Sam Herzberg, Senior Planner, Parks and Recreation Department

Supervisor Jerry Hill, Board of Supervisors

Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson, Board of Supervisors

9.

9:45 a.m.

In connection with the Pillar Point Harbor Village project: (Planning and Building)

A)

Accept the status report and attachments

B)

Extend the time limit within which the project must be completed to April 15, 2008 to allow time for the restaurant to be constructed and its associated conditions of approval met

Speakers recognized by the President:

Lisa Grote, Director, Planning and Building Department

The project completion date was extended to June 30, 2008.

Motion: Gordon / Second: Church

10.

10:00 a.m.

Introduction of an ordinance adding Chapter 4.106 to the San Mateo County Ordinance Code regulating the County’s use of disposable food service ware and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety (Supervisor Adrienne Tissier)

This item was introduced and forwarded to the Environmental Quality Committee for further review.

Motion: Tissier / Second: Gordon

11.

10:15 a.m.

This item has been continued to the meeting of March 11, 2008 at 9:30 a.m.

Resolution authorizing the Director of the Health Department to issue a Request for Proposals for emergency ambulance services (Continued from the meeting of February 12, 2008 (Health Department)

12.

1:00 p.m.

Accept the preliminary report on Shared Vision 2025 (County Manager)

Speakers recognized by the Board:

Mary McMillan, Deputy County Manager

John Melview, Collaborative Economics

Supervisor Rich Gordon, Board of Supervisors

Supervisor Mark Church, Board of Supervisors

Supervisor Jerry Hill, Board of Supervisors

Supervisor Rich Gordon, Board of Supervisors

John L. Maltbie, County Manager

13.

County Manager’s report:

A)

Resolution (069272) authorizing the:

1)

County Manager to execute an agreement with Michael Y. Corbett and Associates for state legislative advocacy services for the term of January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008, in the amount of $93,000

2)

Deputy County Manager of Intergovernmental and Public Affairs to execute subsequent amendments and minor modifications, in an amount not to exceed $25,000

B)

Resolution (069273) authorizing the:

1)

County Manager to execute an agreement with Cline & Duplissea for state legislative advocacy services for the term of January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008, in the amount of $60,000

2)

Deputy County Manager of Intergovernmental and Public Affairs to execute subsequent amendments and minor modifications, in an amount not to exceed $25,000

C)

Resolution (069274) approving San Mateo County’s Federal Appropriations requests for Federal FY 2009

D)

All-Mail Ballot Pilot for the Special Congressional Primary on April 8, 2008

Items A through C were transferred to the Consent Agenda and item D was removed from the agenda.

14.

A)

Resolution (069275) amending the County of San Mateo’s conflict of interest code as it pertains to members of County boards and commissions

B)

Resolution (069276) specifying standing rules for County boards, commissions, and advisory committees (Finance and Operations Committee: Supervisors Mark Church and Rich Gordon)

This item was transferred to the Consent Agenda.

15.

In connection with the Youth Services Center escape: (Supervisor Adrienne Tissier)

A)

Direct the County Manager to select an outside consultant with the appropriate experience to conduct an investigation

B)

Direct the County Manager to report back to the Board of Supervisors no later than March 11, 2008

C)

Assign the Criminal Justice Standing Committee the responsibility for overseeing the investigation

The following item was added to the Agenda:

D)

Direct the Ad Hoc Committee and consultant to meet with the neighbors

Speakers recognized by the President:

Loren Buddress, Chief Probation Officer

Supervisor Jerry Hill, Board of Supervisors

Supervisor Mark Church, Board of Supervisors

Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson, Board of Supervisors

Supervisor Rich Gordon, Board of Supervisors

Cary Wiest, 50 Hoods Point, San Mateo 94402

Paul Careras, 177 Boret Road Suite 600, San Mateo 94403

Motion: Gordon / Second: Jacobs Gibson

16.

Board members’ committee reports

17.

Resolution (069277) authorizing the Chief Elections Officer to render specified election services for the Portola Valley School District in conjunction with a special mail ballot election to be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2008

18.

Adoption of an ordinance (04411) adding Chapter 14, Sections 1401 through 1407 to Division VII of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code establishing a Green Building Program, previously introduced on February 12, 2008 and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety (Supervisor Mark Church and the Planning and Building Department)

19.

In connection with the County of San Mateo Parks for the Future Sales Tax Measure: (4/5ths vote required) (Supervisors Jerry Hill and Adrienne Tissier)

A)

Adoption of an ordinance (04412) proposing a one-eighth cent retail transactions and use tax for park and recreation purposes in San Mateo County, previously introduced on February 12, 2008 and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety

B)

Resolution (069278) calling an election for the purpose of submitting to the electors a proposition for the adoption of a retail transactions and use tax to finance park acquisition, improvements, maintenance, programs and operations (Continued from the meeting of February 12, 2008)

20.

Adoption of an ordinance (04413) revising Chapter 2.52 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code regarding the process for naming facilities in San Mateo County for the purposes of clarifying both criteria and procedure for said recognition, previously introduced on February 12, 2008 and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety (Supervisor Rich Gordon)

21.

A)

Recommendation for the appointment of Jessica Resmini to the San Mateo County Coastside Design Review representing architect, term expiring March 31, 2011

B)

Recommendation to move Mark Bartos from the San Mateo County Coastside Design Review to the San Mateo County Bayside Design Review Committee representing architect, term expiring March 31, 2011 (Supervisors Rich Gordon and Jerry Hill)

22.

Resolution (2751) honoring Webster Lloyd Clay upon his retirement from the Daly City Police Department (Supervisor Adrienne Tissier)

23.

Resolution (069279) authorizing:

A)

The issuance and competitive sale of Burlingame Elementary School District Election of 2007 General Obligation Bonds, Series A, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $18,300,000 by competitive public sale

B)

Execution of the necessary documents

24.

Introduction of an ordinance amending sections 2.24.030 and 2.24.040 of Chapter 2.24 of Title 2 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code changing the membership composition of the First 5 San Mateo County Commission by naming the Director of the County Health Department as a required member and modifying the term descriptions to add flexibility for the Board with regard to Board appointed members and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety

This item was continued to the meeting of March 11, 2008 for adoption.

25.

Resolution (069280) authorizing: (Continued from meeting of February 12, 2008)

A)

An amendment to the agreement with Borel Estate Company for lease of office space at property located at 1700 South El Camino Real, San Mateo, extending the term through October 31, 2012 with two options to extend for one year each, increasing the leased area to 2,997 square feet, at an initial monthly rent of $7,492.50

B)

The County Manager or his designee to execute notices, options and documents associated with the amendment and the lease including, but not limited to extension or termination of the agreement under the terms set forth therein

26.

Resolution (069281) authorizing:

A)

An amendment to the lease concession agreement with John M. Bragg for use of certain real property in Wunderlich Park, Woodside for the term of February 26, 2008 through January 31, 2011, in the amount of $1,100 per month, with two options to extend for an additional one year each

B)

The County Manager or his designee to execute notices and documents associated with the amendment and lease concession agreement including, but not limited to extension or termination of the agreement under the terms set forth therein

27.

Resolution (069282) authorizing an agreement with Family Service Agency of San Mateo County for the provision of Senior Peer Counseling Program services for the term of February 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, in an amount not to exceed $401,115, no Net County Cost

28.

Resolution (069283) authorizing an agreement with the Harm Reduction Therapy Center for the provision of risk reduction counseling to HIV positive, high-risk clients of the Aging and Adult Services AIDS Case Management Program and the Public Health AIDS Program for the term of March 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010, in an amount not to exceed $297,875, no Net County Cost

29.

Resolution (069284) authorizing an agreement with Pyramid Alternatives for the provision of mental health services for the term of February 15, 2008 through June 30, 2010, in an amount not to exceed $150,000, no Net County Cost

30.

Resolution (069285) authorizing an amendment to the agreement with the State of California Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board:

A)

Increasing the coverage rate amount by $.03 to $75.67 per-member per-month for a child 1 through 18 years of age effective June 29, 2007

B)

Establishing new administrative policies in Exhibits B and D of the agreement

C)

Extending the term through June 30, 2008

D)

Increasing the amount by $481,260 to $1,378,639

31.

A)

Resolution (069286) authorizing an amendment to the agreement with the California Department of Aging for the addition of one-time-only funding for FY 2007-08, increasing the amount by $247,327 to $3,288,080

B)

Resolution (069287) authorizing a transfer in the amount of $247,327 from Unanticipated Revenue to Provider Services Programs – Aging and Adult Services (4/5ths vote required)

32.

Resolution (069288) authorizing an amendment to the agreement with The Center to Promote HealthCare Access for the provision of system enhancements and maintenance of the One-e-App application system, increasing the amount by $153,412 to $781,576, $48,400 Net County Cost

33.

Report recommending denial of the following claims:

Claims (Non-Culpable)

Lois Boyd, Marylon Boyd, Anna Gleaves, Neashell Hongo, Malcolm Boyd, Family and Estate of Isabell Boyd

Waithira Njenga

Paul Breen

Marlon Estacio Pagtakhan, et al.

Dan DeMeo

Armando Sanchez

Coralee Martinez

Blanca Sanchez

34.

Resolution (069289) waiving the Request for Proposal process and authorizing an amendment to the agreement with San Mateo County Community College District for the provision of educational services, extending the term through August 30, 2008, increasing the amount by $130,999 to $229,945, no Net County Cost

35.

Resolution (069290) authorizing:

A)

The purchase of replacement computer server equipment for the CalWORKs Information Network (CalWIN), pursuant to the September 12, 2000 Agreement with Electronic Data Systems, as amended, increasing the amount by $225,864 to $14,181,182, $10,164 Net County Cost

B)

The Director of the Human Services Agency or her designee to execute the documents necessary to complete the purchase

36.

Resolution (069291) authorizing: (Jointly with the Health Department)

A)

An agreement with Netsmart Technologies, Inc. for the purchase and implementation of a Management Information System and support services on behalf of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services for the term of February 26, 2008 through February 25, 2015, in an amount not to exceed $3,759,409

B)

The Chief Information Officer or his designee to execute subsequent amendments and minor modifications, in an amount not to exceed $25,000

37.

Resolution (069292):

A)

Approving the acceptance of a State of California Coastal Conservancy grant award for the San Bruno Mountain Volunteer Trail Project, in the amount of $38,122

B)

Authorizing the Director of the Department of Parks or his designee to execute all necessary applications, contracts, agreements, amendments and payment requests and any other documents which may be necessary to carry out the purposes specified in the grant application to complete the project

38.

Resolution (069293) authorizing the Director of the Planning and Building Department to submit a grant application from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Station Area Planning Program to fund an update of the North Fair Oaks Community Plan, in the amount of $750,000

39.

Resolution (069294) approving a revised list of road projects to be constructed by the Department of Public Works utilizing FY 2007-08 Proposition 1B bond monies and Road Funds

40.

Resolution (069295) adopting plans and specifications, determining prevailing wage scales and calling for sealed proposals for the MidCoast Drainage Improvement Project: Cypress Avenue from Highway 1 to Etheldore Street, Etheldore Street from Sunshine Valley Road to Vermont Avenue and Sunshine Valley Road from Stetson Street to Etheldore Street, Moss Beach area

(Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 2:30 p.m.)

41.

Resolution (069296) authorizing a transfer in the amount of $141,000 from Other Local Government Revenue and Contingencies to Fixed Assets – Equipment to purchase a rubber tire roller for use in the maintenance of County’s roads (4/5ths vote required)

42.

Resolution (069297) setting the employer and employee retirement contribution rates for FY 2008-09 for the San Mateo County Employee’s Retirement Association in accordance with Government Code Sections 31453 and 31454

43.

Resolution (069298) adopting amendments to the Regulations of the Board of Retirement regarding Election of Trustees: Article III, Regulation 3.4 “Qualifications of Candidates,” Regulation 3.5 “Nominating Petitions/Declaration of Candidacy,” Regulation 3.11 “Ballots”, Regulation 3.13 “Qualification of Voters” and Regulation 3.21 “Special Elections”

44.

Resolution (069299) authorizing an agreement with the San Mateo Health Commission, dba Health Plan of San Mateo for the provision of Medi-Cal services for the term of January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2009

45.

Resolution (069300) authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Per Diem Staffing Systems, Inc. for the provision of temporary respiratory staffing, extending the term through June 30, 2008, increasing the amount by $40,000 to $340,000

46.

A)

Resolution (069301) accepting a donation from the San Mateo Credit Union for the Community Alliance to Revitalize Our Neighborhood (CARON) Program to purchase gift certificates to California State Parks, in the amount of $4,000

B)

Resolution (069302) authorizing a transfer in the amount of $4,000 from Local Agency Grant Funds to Other Expenses (4/5ths vote required)

47.

Recommendation for the appointment of Miguel A. Andrade to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission

48.

9:00 a.m.

Acting as the Governing Board of the Oak Knoll Sewer Maintenance District, conduct a public hearing to consider a resolution:

A)

Ordering the annexation of the Lands of Withrington, Redwood City area to the Oak Knoll Sewer Maintenance District

B)

Directing the Director of Public Works to transmit a copy of the resolution ordering annexation to the City of Redwood City and file maps of said annexation with the appropriate agencies

1)

Report and recommendation

2)

Close hearing – Motion: Hill / Second: Church

3)

Adopt resolution (069303) – Motion: Church / Hill

Speakers recognized by the President:

James Porter, Director, Public Works Department

49.

Acting as the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority, adopt a resolution (069304) authorizing a transfer in the amount of $986,590 from Realignment Sales Tax and State Funds to Individual Provider Pay to cover the cost of additional clients (4/5ths vote required)

The meeting adjourned at 2:28 p.m. in memory of Evelyn Marks to reconvene on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 8:15 a.m. in Closed Session - Litigation and Personnel Matters, and thereafter for the regularly scheduled Board meeting.