PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO MEETING OF THE |
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 | |||
The meeting was called to order at 9:15 a.m. | |||
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 | ||
County of San Mateo v. Jeffrey Kremer, Cuesta La Honda Guild, et al. | |||
San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. CIV476532 | |||
Amaral, Robert & Sheryl v. Northern Claims Management, et al. | |||
San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. 448085 | |||
Settlement in the amount of $300,000 and waiver of future medical costs. | |||
In re Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. | |||
United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York, Case No. 08-13555 (JMP) | |||
Minor, Duane v. County of San Mateo | |||
WCAB Claim No. SM203210 | |||
Settlement in the amount of $27,195.00 plus future medical costs. | |||
Rodas, Fanny v. County of San Mateo | |||
WCAB No. SFO456388 | |||
Settlement in the amount of $74,000.00 and resignation of employee. | |||
B) |
Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation | ||
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9 | |||
One case | |||
C) |
Public Employee Appointment | ||
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 | |||
Title: County Manager | |||
D) |
Liability Claims | ||
Claimant: Burris, Denver | |||
Agency Claimed Against: County of San Mateo | |||
Claimant: Costa, Julie | |||
Agency Claimed Against: County of San Mateo | |||
Claimant: Gudino, Alfredo | |||
Agency Claimed Against: County of San Mateo | |||
Claimant: McDevitt, Kyle | |||
Agency Claimed Against: County of San Mateo | |||
Claimant: Nelson, Thor | |||
Agency Claimed Against: County of San Mateo | |||
Claimant: O'Donnell, Sean | |||
Agency Claimed Against: County of San Mateo | |||
Claimant: Powers, Matt | |||
Agency Claimed Against: County of San Mateo | |||
Claimant: Torres, Anthony | |||
Agency Claimed Against: County of San Mateo | |||
2. |
9:00 a.m. |
REGULAR AGENDA (SEE PAGE 4) | |
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agenda are approved by one roll call motion unless a request is made at the beginning of the meeting that an item be withdrawn or transferred to the regular agenda.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: Gordon | |||
3. |
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS | ||
Speakers recognized by the President: | |||
Dennis McBride, President, San Mateo County School Board Association, 514 Oak Park Way, Redwood City 94062 | |||
Claire D’Amico, 136 San Felipe Avenue, South San Francisco 94080-3032 | |||
Paul Perkovic, P.O. Box 371149, Montara 94037 | |||
4. |
9:00 a.m. |
Who We Are and What We Do: Private Defender Program (Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson) | |
Speakers recognized by the President: | |||
John Digiacinto, Chief, Private Defender | |||
Gerry Hilliard, Managing Attorney | |||
Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson, Board of Supervisors | |||
5. |
9:15 a.m. |
Presentation by Superintendent Robert Gaskill, Cabrillo Unified School District (Supervisor Rich Gordon) | |
Speakers recognized by the President: | |||
Robert Gaskill, Superintendent, Cabrillo Unified School District | |||
Supervisor Rich Gordon, Board of Supervisors | |||
Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson, Board of Supervisors | |||
Supervisor Adrienne Tissier, Board President | |||
6. |
9:30 a.m. |
Presentation of a proclamation (2853) designating October 20 through 24, 2008 as National Health Education Week (Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson) | |
Speakers recognized by the President: | |||
Supervisor Jerry Hill, Board of Supervisors | |||
Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson, Board of Supervisors | |||
Arthur Morris, Deputy Director of Health Department | |||
Motion: Church / Second: Gordon | |||
7. |
9:30 a.m. |
Presentation by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission: An update overview on water system improvement program, San Mateo County projects (Supervisor Adrienne Tissier) | |
Speakers recognized by the President: | |||
Julie LaBonte, San Francisco Public Utility Commission Director of Water System Improvement Program | |||
Paul Perkovic, P.O. Box 371149, Montara 94037 | |||
Supervisor Mark Church, Board of Supervisors | |||
Supervisor Jerry Hill, Board of Supervisors | |||
Supervisor Adrienne Tissier, Board President | |||
8. |
10:00 a.m. |
Public hearing to consider an appeal of a Coastside Design Review Permit, pursuant to Sections 6565.4 and 6328.5 of the County Zoning Regulations, to construct a new 2,982 sq. ft. single-family residence including a detached 400 square foot garage on a 5,000 square foot parcel located on Second Street, unincorporated Montara area (Applicant/Appellant: Thomas Mahon) This project is not appealable to the California Coastal Commission: (Planning and Building Department) | |
1) |
Report and recommendation | ||
2) |
Close public hearing | ||
3) |
Approve or deny appeal | ||
This item was continued to an unspecified date. | |||
9. |
10:00 a.m. |
Public hearing to consider an appeal of a Coastside Design Review Permit, pursuant to Section 6565.4 of the County Zoning Regulations, to construct a new 2,548 square foot single-family residence on a 5,000 square foot parcel located at 286 - 2nd Street, unincorporated Montara (Applicant/Appellant: Thomas Mahon) This project is not appealable to the California Coastal Commission: (Planning and Building Department) | |
1) |
Report and recommendation | ||
2) |
Close public hearing | ||
3) |
Approve or deny appeal | ||
This item was continued to an unspecified date. | |||
10. |
1:30 p.m. |
Presentation of Service Awards (Room 101, 455 County Center, Redwood City) (County Manager) | |
11. |
A) |
Resolution (069740) authorizing: | |
1) |
The acceptance of the conveyance of the El Granada Quarry Park property from the Joint Powers Agency for the acquisition, development and operation of the El Granada Quarry Park | ||
2) |
The County Manager to take such action as are necessary to terminate the lease with Midcoast Parklands | ||
Speakers recognized by the President: | |||
Dave Holland, Director, Department of Parks | |||
Jim Blanchard, President, Midcoast Park Lands Board of Directors | |||
Len Erickson, Secretary, Midcoast Park Lands Board of Directors | |||
Fran Pollard, Member, Midcoast Park Lands Board of Director | |||
Motion: Church / Second: Gordon | |||
B) |
Resolution (069741) authorizing the County Manager to give written notice terminating the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the acquisition, development and operation of a park on property commonly known as the El Granada Quarry Park Property | ||
12. |
County Manager’s report – No report. |
13. |
Resolution (069742) authorizing: (Supervisor Mark Church) | |
A) |
A grant agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company for a Fluorescent Lamp Recycling Program, in the amount of $50,000 | |
B) |
The Chief of the Health System or her designee to execute minor amendments to the agreement | |
Speakers recognized by the President: | ||
Supervisor Mark Church, Board of Supervisors | ||
Roxanne Cruz, PG&E Governmental Relations | ||
John Bohman, PG&E Program Manager | ||
Motion: Church / Second: Jacobs Gibson | ||
14. |
Board members’ committee reports | |
Supervisor Jerry Hill stated he has investment pool questions and would like to invite the County Tax Collector-Treasurer to the Board meeting of November 4, 2008 to speak on this issue. | ||
Supervisor Gordon gave an update on this year’s Heartwalk, it’s success and how County employees raised over $92,000.00 this year, additionally, 43 County employees each raised $500.00 | ||
Supervisor Church welcomed his new Legislative Aide, Chris Hunter to his staff. | ||
Supervisor Jacobs Gibson stated that the Association of Bay Area Government’s Fall General Assembly will take place on October 24, 2008 in Oakland at the Marriott Hotel. | ||
Supervisor Tissier states that there will be a Jail Planning meeting in South San Francisco at El Camino High School on Thursday, October 23rd beginning at 7:00 p.m. | ||
15. |
Ratification of a resolution (2854) honoring Doug Callahan upon receiving the 2008 Millbrae Man of the Year Award (Supervisor Mark Church) |
16. |
Ratification of a resolution (2855) honoring Catherine Quigg upon receiving the 2008 Millbrae Woman of the Year Award (Supervisor Mark Church) |
17. |
Ratification of a resolution (2856) honoring Ralph Jaeck upon his retirement as City Manager for the City of Millbrae (Supervisor Mark Church) |
18. |
Introduction of an ordinance repealing Chapter 4.58 of Title 4 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code requiring chain foodservice establishments to post nutrition information and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety |
This item was continued to the meeting of October 28, 2008 for adoption. |
19. |
Resolution (069743) authorizing a transfer in the amount of $70,000 from General Fund to Non-Departmental Reserves to maintain the current level of service for the Samaritan House contract operations at Safe Harbor, for the term of July 2008 through January 2009 (4/5ths vote required) |
20. |
A) |
Resolution (069744) authorizing: | |
1) |
An interagency agreement with the San Mateo County In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority for the independent provider component of the In-Home Supportive Service Program for FYs 2008-11 | ||
2) |
The County Manager to execute a business associate agreement with the County of San Mateo In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority for FYs 2008-11 | ||
B) |
Acting as the Governing Board of the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority, adopt a resolution (069745) authorizing an interagency agreement with the County of San Mateo for FYs 2008-11 | ||
21. |
Acting as the Governing Board of the Joint Powers Agency for the Acquisition, Development and Operation of the El Granada Quarry Park, adopt a resolution (069746) approving the conveyance of the El Granada Quarry Park property to the County of San Mateo and authorizing the execution and to convey a grant deed to the property, and to execute such other documents as are required to complete the transfer of El Granada Quarry Park property to the County of San Mateo | ||
22. |
Resolution (069747) authorizing: | |
A) |
An agreement with CMC Training and Consulting for the provision of software application training services for the term of October 21, 2008 through June 30, 2010, in an amount not to exceed $288,000, no Net County Cost | |
B) |
The Director of the Health Department or her designee to execute subsequent amendments and minor modifications, in an amount not to exceed $25,000 | |
23. |
Resolution (069748) authorizing an amendment to the agreement with the California Department of Public Health for the provision of public health emergency preparedness, increasing the amount by $931,906 to $1,114,173, no Net County Cost | |
24. |
Resolution (069749) authorizing an amendment to the agreement with PSC Environmental Services to process and dispose of hazardous waste, extending the term through May 31, 2009, increasing the amount by $225,000 to $2,381,000, no Net County Cost | |
25. |
Resolution (069750): | |
A) |
Approving the submission of the FY 2007-08 Year-End Report for the Strategic Plan for Services for Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities | |
B) |
Authorizing execution of the transmittal letter as required by the California Department of Aging | |
26. |
Resolution (069751) authorizing: | |
A) |
An agreement with the South County Community Health Center, Inc. dba Ravenswood Family Health Center to assist in the acquisition of a modular facility for the term of October 21, 2008 through October 20, 2012, in an amount not to exceed $125,000, no Net County Cost | |
B) |
The Director of the Department of Housing or his designee to execute subsequent amendments and minor modifications, in an amount not to exceed $25,000 | |
27. |
Report recommending denial of the following claims: | ||
Claims (Non-Culpable) | |||
Denver Burris |
Thor Nelson | ||
Julie Costa |
Sean O’Donnell | ||
Alfredo Gudino |
Matt Powers | ||
Andrew Kluchnikov |
Markos Rivera | ||
Kyle McDevitt |
Anthony Torres | ||
Earl Richard Miller |
Jacqueline Watts | ||
28. |
Resolution (069752) waiving the Request for Proposal process and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order to CA, Inc. for the provision of mainframe software maintenance and support for the term of October 21, 2008 through October 20, 2009, in an amount not to exceed $250,493.54 |
29. |
Resolution (069753) waiving the Request for Proposal process and authorizing an agreement with the San Mateo County Historical Association for operation and maintenance of the County History Museum and two County historical sites for FY 2008-09, in the amount of $150,000 | |
30. |
Resolution (069754) authorizing: | |
A) |
An amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Friends of Huddart and Wunderlich Parks for the renovation and operation of the Folger Stable building | |
B) |
The County Manager to execute the possession and use agreement | |
31. |
Resolution (069755) authorizing an agreement with Dasse Design, Inc. for the provision of on-call structural engineering consulting services for the term of October 21, 2008 through October 20, 2011, in an amount not to exceed $300,000 | |
32. |
Resolution (069756): | |
A) |
Adopting plans and specifications, including conformance with prevailing wage scale requirements for the County Office Building Elevator Modernization located at 455 County Center, Redwood City | |
B) |
Awarding a contract to Ascent Elevator Services, Inc., in the amount of $248,000 | |
C) |
Authorizing the Director of the Department of Public Works to execute contract revision orders related to the project, in an amount not to exceed $40,000 | |
33. |
Resolution (069757): | |
A) |
Adopting plans and specifications, including conformance with prevailing wage scale requirements, and calling for sealed proposals for the accessibility improvement project for the 2nd, 4th and 5th floor toilet rooms in the County Office Building located at 455 County Center, Redwood City | |
B) |
Authorizing the publication of a notice to contractors twice in a local newspaper | |
C) |
Authorizing the Director of the Department of Public Works to call for bids and to set the bid opening date, time and place | |
34. |
Make a finding to continue the local emergency declaration for constructing slope stabilization within the landslide, La Honda area (4/5ths vote required) | |
35. |
Resolution(069758): | |
A) |
Waiving the Request for Proposal process and authorizing an agreement with the City of Daly City for the provision of custodial and maintenance services for the Daly City Clinic in the Mike Nevin Health Center for the term of June 1, 2008 through May 31, 2010, in an amount not to exceed $585,000 | |
B) |
Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer of the San Mateo Medical Center or his designee to execute subsequent amendments and minor modifications, in an amount not to exceed $25,000 | |
36. |
Resolution (069759) authorizing: | |
A) |
An agreement with Richard Hom, O.D. for the provision of primary care optometry services for the term of September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2010, in an amount not to exceed $237,573.50 | |
B) |
The Chief Executive Officer of the San Mateo Medical Center or his designee to execute subsequent amendments and minor modifications, in an amount not to exceed $25,000 | |
37. |
Resolution (069760): | |
A) |
Waiving the Request for Proposal process and authorizing an agreement with Infolmage, Inc. for the provision of laser printing, billing and mailing of invoices, and programming services to Environmental Health, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services and the San Mateo Medical Center for FY 2008-09, in an amount not to exceed $144,033 | |
B) |
Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer of the San Mateo Medical Center or his designee to execute subsequent amendments and minor modifications, in an amount not to exceed $25,000 | |
38. |
Resolution (069761) authorizing: | |
A) |
An amendment to the agreement with Richard Anderson for the provision of consulting assistance for Medicare, Medi-Cal and Federally Qualified Health Center programs, expanding the scope of services to provide financial consulting services related to Health Care Redesign efforts, extending the term through December 31, 2009, increasing the hourly rate by $40 to $165, increasing the funding amount by $175,000 to $275,000 | |
B) |
The Chief Executive Officer of the San Mateo Medical Center or his designee to execute subsequent amendments and minor modifications, in an amount not to exceed $25,000 | |
39. |
Resolution (069762) authorizing: | |
A) |
An agreement with the City and County of San Francisco for the distribution of funds to San Mateo County as part of the FY 2007 Super Urban Area Security Initiative Federal grant, in an amount not to exceed $1,288,053, no Net County Cost | |
B) |
The Sheriff in his capacity as the Office of Emergency Services Area Coordinator to execute contract amendments which modify the contract term and/or services so long as the modified term or services is/are within the current or revised fiscal provisions and to sign the grant assurances | |
40. |
Direct the Sheriff to reject the State offer of funding for a County jail, subject to the siting of a State owned and operated reentry facility, in response to the Corrections Standards Authority’s Intent to Award Conditional Funding AB 900 Phase I County Jail Construction letter dated September 25, 2008 | |
The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 a.m. in memory of George Keller, Nancy Maule, Allan Spear, Edward Softky, Gene Capello and Bob Murray to reconvene on Tuesday October 28, 2008 at 8:15 a.m. in Closed Session – Litigation and Personnel Matters, and thereafter for the regularly scheduled Board meeting | ||