PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON AUGUST 19 AND 26, 2008

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

The meeting was called to order at 9:04 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

Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation

Avina-Galvez, Marisela v. County of San Mateo, et al.

San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. 468072

Braun, Oscar et al. v. County of San Mateo

United States District Court Case Nos. C03 3415 MJJ, C05 1459MJJ

San Mateo County Public Guardian v. Res-Care, et al.

San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. PRO114740

Veragay, Gisella v. County of San Mateo, et al.

San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. 473131

No report.

2.

9:00 a.m.

REGULAR AGENDA (SEE PAGE 2)
CONSENT AGENDA (SEE PAGE 4)
GOVERNING BOARD (SEE PAGE 8)

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agendas are approved by one roll call motion unless a request is made at the beginning of the meeting that an item be withdrawn or transferred to the regular agenda.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

3.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Speakers recognized by the President:

Nancie Broman, 440 Walnut Street #7, San Carlos 94070

Sara Bassler 802 Brewster Avenue, Redwood City 94063

Rosalind Route, 696 Kendall, Palo Alto 94306

Debbie Ballon, 802 Brewster Avenue, Redwood City 94063

Maryanne Dercsinski, 802 Brewster Avenue, Redwood City 94063

4.

9:00 a.m.

Presentation of a proclamation (2833) designating August 2008 as Child Support Awareness Month (Supervisor Adrienne Tissier)

Speakers recognized by the President:

Iliana Rodriguez, Director, Child Support Services

Motion: Jacobs Gibson / Second: Gordon

5.

9:30 a.m.

Approve the strategic plan to improve culturally competent domestic violence outreach efforts in San Mateo County (Supervisor Mark Church and the San Mateo County Domestic Violence Council)

Speakers recognized by the President:

April Dunham, Human Services Agency

Supervisor Jerry Hill, Board of Supervisors

6.

1:30 p.m.

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

7.

Introduction of an ordinance adding Chapter 2.04 to Title 2 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code relating to the creation of an Independent Citizens Review Panel to review allegations of serious official misconduct on the part of an elected County official and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety

Speakers recognized by the President:

Michael Murphy, County Counsel

Supervisor Rich Gordon, Board of Supervisors

Supervisor Mark Church, Board of Supervisors

Nathaniel Flynn, 2805 Adeline Drive, Burlingame 94010

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

Motion: Hill / Second: Church

This item was continued to meeting of August 12, 2008 for adoption.

8.

Accept the Countywide Information Technology Strategic Plan (Jointly with the Information Services Department)

Speakers recognized by the President:

Chris Flatmoe, Chief Information Officer, Information Services Department

Michelle Ladcani, Information Technology Analyst, Human Services Agency

Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson, Board of Supervisors

Motion: Gordon / Second: Church

9.

Accept the report on Shared Vision 2025

Speakers recognized by the President:

Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson, Board of Supervisors

David Boesch, Assistant County Manager

Supervisor Mark Church, Board of Supervisors

John L. Maltbie, County Manager

Supervisor Adrienne J. Tissier, Board of Supervisors

Motion: Jacobs Gibson / Second: Hill

10.

With regard to a proposal (069609) to impose a business license tax on operators of commercial parking facilities at the rate of eight percent (8%) of gross receipts of parking facility operators in the unincorporated county: (Continued from the meeting of July 22, 2008) (Finance and Operations Committee: Supervisors Mark Church and Rich Gordon)

A)

Consideration of whether to introduce, and introduction of an ordinance imposing a business license tax on operators of commercial parking facilities at the rate of eight percent (8%) of gross receipts of parking facility operators in the unincorporated county and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety

B)

If ordinance introduced, adopt a resolution calling an election for the purpose of submitting to the electors a proposition for the adoption of an ordinance to impose a business license tax at the rate of eight percent (8%) of gross receipts of parking facility operators in the unincorporated county

Motion: Gordon / Second: Jacobs Gibson

This item was continued to the meeting of August 12, 2008 for adoption.

11.

With regard to a proposal to (069610) impose a business license tax on operators of vehicle rental businesses at the rate of five percent (5%) of gross receipts of vehicle rental businesses in the unincorporated county: (Continued from the meeting of July 22, 2008) (Finance and Operations Committee: Supervisors Mark Church and Rich Gordon)

A)

Consideration of whether to introduce, and introduction of an ordinance imposing a business license tax on operators of vehicle rental businesses at the rate of five percent (5%) of gross receipts of vehicle rental businesses in the unincorporated county and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety

B)

If ordinance introduced, adopt a resolution calling an election for the purpose of submitting to the electors a proposition for the adoption of an ordinance to impose a business license tax at the rate of five percent (5%) of gross receipts of vehicle rental businesses in the unincorporated county

Speakers recognized by the President:

Dan Harvey, 177 South Airport Boulevard, South San Francisco 94080

Leonard Almalech, 20875 Saratoga Hills Road, Saratoga 95070

Peter VanValkenburg, 1 Knot Lane, Redwood City 94065

Robert Hunsinger, 693Conmore Court, Brentwood 94513

Mark Gleason, 295 89^th Street #306, Daly City 94015

Motion: Church / Second: Gordon

This item was continued to August 12, 2008 for adoption with the change of 2.5%.

12.

Board members’ committee reports

13.

Resolution (2834) honoring Montara Water and Sanitary District upon its 50^th anniversary (Supervisor Rich Gordon)

14.

Ratification of a resolution (2835) honoring Diane McGrath upon her retirement as City Manager of the Town of Colma (Supervisor Adrienne Tissier)

15.

Ratification of a proclamation (2836) designating July 26, 2008 as the 10^th Annual Collard Greens Cultural Festival Day (Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson)

COUNTY COUNSEL

The following was added to the agenda:

Addendum:

Resolution (069627) authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Colma and Trestle Glen Associates relating to the Trestle Glen project

16.

Resolution (069611) authorizing and accepting contributions in the amounts of $4,980 from Oracle Giving, $5,000 from the San Mateo County Transit District, and $5,000 from the California Association of Realtors

17.

Resolution (069612) authorizing an amendment to the agreements with Asian American Recovery Services, Inc., El Centro de Libertad, Free at Last, Horizon Services, Inc., Our Common Ground, Inc., Project Ninety, Inc., Pyramid Alternatives, Inc., Service League of San Mateo County, Sitike Counseling Services, The Latino Commission, Women’s Recovery Association, and Youth and Family Enrichment Services for the provision of alcohol and other drug services, increasing the total combined obligation by $1,022,909 to $11,868,097, $1,556,072 is Net County Cost

18.

Resolution (069613) authorizing:

A)

An agreement with Coastside Children’s Program for the rehabilitation of Child Care Buildings for FY 2008-09, in an amount not to exceed $155,000, 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

19.

Resolution (069614) authorizing:

A)

An agreement with The Lesley Foundation for the Bonnie Brae Terrace Hillside Stabilization Project for FY 2008-09, in an amount not to exceed $150,000, 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

20.

Resolution (069615) authorizing:

A)

An agreement with MP San Mateo Transit Associates, LP to assist with the development of affordable rental housing in the City of San Mateo, increasing the amount by $1,577,444 to $2,929,023, 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

21.

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 August 12, 2008 for adoption.

22.

Resolution (069616) authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Pacifica Resource Center – A Project of the Tides Center for the provision of core services, increasing the amount by $238,924 to $347,625, $223,924 is Net County Cost

23.

Resolution (069617): (Jointly with the San Mateo Medical Center)

A)

Waiving the Request for Proposal process and authorizing an amendment to the agreement with ShellSoft, Inc. for the provision of a Materials Management Information System maintenance and support at the San Mateo Medical Center, extending the term through June 30, 2009, increasing the amount by $97,536 to $482,536

B)

Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to purchase ongoing maintenance and support for this system

C)

Authorizing the Chief Information Officer of the Information Services Department or his designee to execute subsequent amendments and minor modifications, in an amount not to exceed $25,000

24.

Resolution (069618) authorizing an agreement with The Gordian Group to develop, implement and support on an ongoing basis a Job Order Contracting System for the term of August 12, 2008 through August 11, 2011, in an amount not to exceed $500,000

25.

Resolution (069619) terminating the current contract with C.F. Archibald Paving, Inc. and authorizing the Director of the Department of Public Works to revise the Project plans and specifications and re-advertise the bids for the resurfacing of Bay Road between Willow Street and 2^nd Avenue, North Fair Oaks area

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

26.

Resolution (069620) adopting plans and specifications, including conformance with prevailing wage scale requirements, and calling for sealed bids for the San Mateo Health Center Parking Lot Improvement Project

(Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 2:30 p.m.)

27.

Resolution (069621):

A)

Authorizing a loan for the Solid Waste Fund to the Tower Road Construction Fund, in the amount of $850,000

B)

Approving a plan for the repayment of the borrowed funds

28.

Make a finding to continue the local emergency declaration for constructing slope stabilization within the landslide, La Honda area (4/5ths vote required)

29.

Introduction of an ordinance amending the salary ordinance reclassifying seven positions and adjusting the salary of seven positions and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety

This item was continued to the meeting of August 12, 2008 for adoption.

30.

Resolution (069622) authorizing:

A)

An amendment to the agreement with Retina-Vitreous Associates, Inc. for the provision of professional ophthalmologic surgical services, increasing the amount by $65,000 to $130,000

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

31.

Introduction of an ordinance amending the salary ordinance and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety:

A)

Decreasing Staff Physician – Unclassified by 2 positions

B)

Increasing Physician Series and Patient Care Series by 1 position each

This item was continued to the meeting of August 12, 2008 for adoption.

32.

Resolution (069623) authorizing

A)

The Office of Emergency Services Area Coordinator or his designee to submit a grant application to the California Office of Homeland Security through the United States Department of Homeland Security for the administration of grant awards to enhance the capabilities of local first responders, in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000, no Net County Cost

B)

The Sheriff to execute the grant and subsequent amendments and minor modifications, in an amount not to exceed $25,000

33.

Resolution (069624) authorizing:

A)

The Office of Emergency Services Area Coordinator or his designee to submit a grant application to the California Office of Homeland Security through the United States Department of Homeland Security for the administration of grant awards to enhance the security for designated sites, in an amount not to exceed $193,030, no Net County Cost

B)

The Sheriff to execute the grant and subsequent amendments and minor modifications, in an amount not to exceed $25,000

34.

9:15 a.m.

Acting as the Governing Board of San Mateo County Service Area No. 8, conduct a public hearing to consider a resolution:

A)

Adopting the 2008-09 Garbage and Recyclables Collection Report for County Service Area No. 8, North Fair Oaks area

B)

Directing the filing of the report with the Clerk of the Board

C)

Authorizing the Director of the Department of Public Works as appropriate to approve refunds during the fiscal year

1)

Report and recommendation

2)

Close public hearing – Motion: Gordon / Second: Jacobs Gibson

3)

Adopt resolution

This item was continued to the meeting of August 12, 2008 at 9:15 a.m.

35.

Acting as the Board of Commissioners (069625)of the Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo, adopt Resolution No. 2008-08 implementing the Memorandum of Understanding with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 829 for the term of October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2010

36.

Acting as the Governing Board (069626) of the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority of San Mateo County, adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with the San Mateo Community Health Authority, dba Health Plan of San Mateo for the provision of health benefits to independent providers of the In-Home Supportive Services Program for FYs 2008-11, in an amount not to exceed $6,785,070

The meeting adjourned at 10:37 a.m. in memory of Jolene Hickey and Denise Palansky to reconvene on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 8:15 a.m. in Closed Session - Litigation and Personnel Matters, and thereafter for the regularly scheduled Board meeting.