PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON APRIL 15 AND 29, 2008

A COPY OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISOR'S AGENDA PACKET IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT THE LAW LIBRARY, 710 HAMILTON STREET @ MARSHALL STREET, ACROSS FROM THE HALL OF JUSTICE. THE LIBRARY IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 8 A.M. - 8 P.M., FRIDAY 8 A.M. - 5 P.M., AND SATURDAY 12 P.M. - 4 P.M. AND SUNDAY – CLOSED

MEETINGS ARE ACCESSIBLE TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE OR A DISABILITY-RELATED MODIFICATION OR ACCOMMODATION (INCLUDING AUXILIARY AIDS OR SERVICES) TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, OR WHO HAVE A DISABILITY AND WISH TO REQUEST AN ALTERNATIVE FORMAT FOR THE AGENDA, MEETING NOTICE, AGENDA PACKET OR OTHER WRITINGS THAT MAY BE DISTRIBUTED AT THE MEETING, SHOULD CONTACT ASHNITA NARAYAN, AGENDA ADMINISTRATOR AT LEAST 2 WORKING DAYS BEFORE THE MEETING AT (650) 363-4125 AND/OR axnarayan@co.sanmateo.ca.us. NOTIFICATION IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING WILL ENABLE THE COUNTY TO MAKE REASONABLE ARRANGEMENTS TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY TO THIS MEETING AND THE MATERIALS RELATED TO IT. ATTENDEES TO THIS MEETING ARE REMINDED THAT OTHER ATTENDEES MAY BE SENSITIVE TO VARIOUS CHEMICAL BASED PRODUCTS.

If you wish to speak to the Board, please fill out a speaker’s slip located on the table near the door. If you have anything that you wish distributed to the Board and included in the official record, please hand it to the Clerk of the Board who will distribute the information to the Board members and staff.

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

1.

8:15 a.m.

CLOSED SESSION

A)

Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation

Mahon, Thomas v. County of San Mateo, et al.

San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. 446698

Daniel Oates v. County of San Mateo

WCAB Case No. SFO 049626

Vera, Dina v. County of San Mateo, et al.

San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. 469279

Philip Watts v. County of San Mateo

WCAB case

Abbushi v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.

Santa Clara Case No. 105 CV 049753

B)

Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation

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

One case

2.

9:00 a.m.

REGULAR AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
GOVERNING BOARD

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agenda are approved by one roll call motion unless a request is made at the beginning of the meeting that an item be withdrawn or transferred to the regular agenda.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

If your subject is not on the agenda, the President will recognize you at this time. Speakers are customarily limited to two minutes. A speaker’s slip is required.

Times listed under this section are approximate. The Board makes every effort to adhere to the times listed, but in some cases, because of unexpected presentations, items may not be heard precisely at the time scheduled. In no case will any item be heard before the scheduled time.

4.

9:00 a.m.

Presentation of a resolution honoring the San Mateo County Youth Commission upon receiving First Place in the National Association of Counties 2008 Acts of Caring Awards (County Manager)

Supporting Document

5.

9:00 a.m.

Presentation of a proclamation designating April 6 through April 12, 2008 as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (Supervisor Mark Church)

Supporting Document

6.

9:00 a.m.

Hearing to consider: (Department of Housing)

A)

The issuance by the California Municipal Finance Authority of Multi-Family Housing Bonds for the construction of the Trestle Glen Apartments, unincorporated Colma area

B)

A resolution authorizing the approval of multi-family housing bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority to benefit the development of Trestle Glen Apartments

1)

Report and recommendation

2)

Close hearing

3)

Adopt the resolution

Supporting Document Executive Summary

Supporting Document Board Memo

Supporting Document Resolution

7.

9:15 a.m.

Presentation of a proclamation designating April 13 through April19, 2008, as Victims' Rights Week (Supervisor Adrienne Tissier)

Supporting Document

8.

9:15 a.m.

Presentation of a proclamation designating April 2008 as Climate Change Awareness Month (Supervisor Adrienne Tissier and the Health Department)

Supporting Document

9.

9:15 a.m.

Honor and recognize local businesses that are certified as a Green Business in the unincorporated areas of San Mateo County (Supervisor Mark Church)

Supporting Document

10.

9:30 a.m.

Hearing to consider a Design Review to allow construction of a 3,310 square foot single-family residence, placement of a fire hydrant and removal of nine trees on a 6,250 square foot parcel located on Birch Street, unincorporated Montara area. This project is not appealable to the California Coastal Commission. (Owner/Applicant/Appellant: Ken Menasco) (Continued from the meeting of March 11, 2008) (Planning and Building)

A)

Report and recommendation

B)

Close hearing

C)

Approve or deny appeal

Supporting Document Executive Summary

Supporting Document Board Memo

Supporting Document Attachment

11.

9:30 a.m.

Hearing to consider a Design Review to allow construction of a 3,131 square foot single-family residence, placement of a fire hydrant and removal of two trees on a 6,250 square foot parcel located on Birch Street, unincorporated Montara area. This project is not appealable to the California Coastal Commission. (Owner/Applicant/Appellant: Ken Menasco) (Continued from the meeting of March 11, 2008) (Planning and Building)

A)

Report and recommendation

B)

Close hearing

C)

Approve or deny appeal

Supporting Document Executive Summary

Supporting Document Board Memo

Supporting Document Attachment

12.

10:00 a.m.

Hearing to consider a request to establish a Class A Agricultural Preserve for two parcels totaling 81 acres located at 11200 Cabrillo Highway, unincorporated Pescadero area (Owner/Applicant: Richard A. Cordes) (Planning and Building)

A)

Report and recommendation

B)

Close hearing

C)

Find that the request is consistent with the County General Plan, the Planned Agricultural District/Coastal Development District, the California Land Conservation Act and Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 44396 relating to the implementation of the California Land Conservation Act

D)

Resolution to establish an agricultural preserve and authorize execution of a California Land Conservation Contract

E)

Find that the project is categorically exempt under the provisions of Section 15317, Class 17 (Agriculture or Open Space Contracts or Easements) of the California Environmental Quality Act

Supporting Document Executive Summary

Supporting Document Board Memo

Supporting Document Attachment

13.

10:15 a.m.

Presentation of a resolution honoring Ross Peterson and the Bay Area Educational Amateur Radio Society for their work in support of emergency preparedness in San Mateo County (Supervisor Jerry Hill)

Supporting Document

14.

10:15 a.m.

Presentation of a resolution honoring San Mateo High School upon their victory in the 2008 Bay Area Quiz Kids Championship (Supervisor Jerry Hill)

Supporting Document

15.

1:30 p.m.

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

Supporting Document