PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON DECEMBER 22 AND 29, 2009,
AND JANUARY 5, 2010


REGULAR MEETING
SAN MATEO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2009

A copy of the Board of Supervisors’ 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.

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL
1.	9:00 a.m.		ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON CONSENT OR CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS

If your subject is not on the agenda, or if you wish to speak on a consent or closed session agenda item, the President will recognize you at this time. *Speakers are customarily limited to two minutes*. A speaker’s slip is required.

2.	REGULAR AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA

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agenda are approved by one roll call motion unless a request is made at the beginning of the meeting that an item be withdrawn or transferred to the regular agenda.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

	The Board will adjourn to closed session to consider the following items at the end of the agenda, or at any time during the meeting as time permits. At the conclusion of closed session, the Board will reconvene in open session to report on any actions taken for which a report is required by law.

A)		Negotiations: BCTC
		County Negotiator: Diana Doughtie

B)		Negotiations: DSA
		County Negotiator: Keith Fleming

C)		Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation

		Abovenet Communications v. CSBE
		Sacramento County Superior Court Case No. 34-2007-00882854-CU-CO-GDS

		Sprint Spectrum L.P. v. County of San Mateo, et al.
		United States District Court Case No. C09-05022 SBA

		Veragay, Gisella v. County of San Mateo
		San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. CIV 473131

D)		Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation

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

		Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9
		Two cases

MATTERS SET FOR SPECIFIED TIME


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.	Report from the Association of Bay Area Governments on their current activities (Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson)

5.	9:00 a.m.	Accept the report from the Health System on the County’s effort to eliminate health disparities and achieve health equity in San Mateo County (Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson)
		Supporting Document

6.	9:00 a.m.	Public hearing to take testimony regarding the CaliforniaFIRST (CAFirst) Program a statewide renewable energy, energy efficiency and water conservation improvement financing district sponsored by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority and to consider a resolution: (County Manager)
A)			Report and recommendation
B)			Close public hearing
C)			Resolution making certain findings and authorizing:
			1)	The County to participate in and join the CAFirst Program
			2)	The California Statewide Communities Development Authority to accept applications from property owners
			3)	Conducting contractual assessment proceedings and levy contractual assessments within the territory of the County, and related actions
		Supporting Document Executive Summary
		Supporting Document Memo
		Supporting Document Resolution

7.	9:15 a.m.	Presentation of resolutions honoring the 2009 Women in County Government Award recipients: (Supervisor Carole Groom)
		A)	Stacey Dague for Community Service
		B)	Rocio Kiryczun for Self-Development
		C)	Dr. Rachel Borovina for Public Service, The Extra Mile
		Supporting Document Stacey Dague
		Supporting Document Rocio Kiryczun
		Supporting Document Dr. Rachel Borovina

8.	9:15 a.m.	A)	Introduction of an ordinance adding Chapter 3.57 to Title 3 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code regulating firearms dealers and ammunition sellers in the unincorporated area of the County and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety
		B)	Introduction of an ordinance adding Chapter 3.55 to Title 3 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code requiring the reporting of lost or stolen firearms and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety (Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson)
		Supporting Document Memo
		Supporting Document Ordinance
		Supporting Document Ordinance

9.	9:30 a.m.	Budget Study Session: (County Manager)

		Resolution approving balanced approach, accelerated timeline, minimum reserve levels, and community forums as part of efforts to eliminate the General Fund structural budget imbalance by FY 2013
		Supporting Document Memo
		Supporting Document Resolution
		Supporting Document Attachment
		Supporting Document Attachment
		Supporting Document Presentation

REGULAR AGENDA

COUNTY MANAGER


10.	Resolution:
	A)	Accepting a grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice through the Second Chance Act, Prisoner Reentry Initiative, Public Law 110-99 for FY 2009-10, in the amount of $677,674, no Net County Cost
	B)	Authorizing the County Manager to execute the grant documents and any amendments
		Supporting Document Memo
		Supporting Document Resolution

11.	County Manager’s report:
	A)	Monthly update on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
	B)	Resolution opposing the suspension of the U.S. Census Bureau's Partner Support Program
	C)	Resolution in support of the Midcoast Park Lands funding request
		Supporting Document Memo
		Supporting Document Resolution
		Supporting Document Resolution

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

12.	Board members’ committee reports

CONSENT AGENDA


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.

13.	Approve the minutes for the meeting of December 1, 2009
	Supporting Document

AGRICULTURE/WEIGHTS AND MEASURES


14.	Resolution authorizing:
	A)	A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to allow participation of the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer, the Department of Parks and the Department of Public Works in the San Mateo County Weed Management Area for the term of December 15, 2009 through June 30, 2014
	B)	The Agricultural Commissioner to execute any documents necessary to implement the MOU, to seek grant funding for local weed control projects and enter into any amendments to the MOU that do not involve the expenditure or commitment of County funds
		Supporting Document Memo
		Supporting Document Resolution
		Supporting Document Agreement

ASSESSOR-COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER


15.	A)	Resolution amending Resolution No. 068019 approving the County’s participation in the Electronic Recording Delivery System
	B)	Resolution authorizing: (4/5ths vote required)
		1)	A Memorandum of Understanding with SECURE to provide partner counties with an electronic recording system for a term of five years, in the amount of $175,000, no Net County Cost
		2)	The Chief Elections Officer and Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder or his designee to execute subsequent amendments and minor modifications, in an amount not to exceed $25,000
	Supporting Document Memo
	Supporting Document Resolution
	Supporting Document Resolution
	Supporting Document Memorandum of Understanding

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

16.	Recommendation for the reappointments of Linda Crowe and Louis A. Liberty, Esq. to the Board of Law Library Trustees, terms expiring December 31, 2012 (Supervisor Mark Church)
	Supporting Document

17.	Ratification of a resolution honoring Bill Dickenson for his years of service on the City Council of Belmont (Supervisor Carole Groom)
	Supporting Document

18.	Ratification of a resolution honoring Larry Franzella for his years of service as Mayor of the City of San Bruno (Supervisor Mark Church)
	Supporting Document

19.	Ratification of a resolution honoring Robert G. Gottschalk for his years of service on the City Council and Mayor of the City of Millbrae (Supervisor Mark Church)
	Supporting Document

20.	Ratification of a resolution honoring Fred Hansson for his years of leadership and community service and year of service on the City Council of the City of San Mateo (Supervisor Carole Groom)
	Supporting Document

21.	Ratification of a resolution honoring Kelly Lawrence upon her retirement from the Office of the Tax Collector-Treasurer-Revenue Services (Supervisor Mark Church)
	Supporting Document

22.	Ratification of a resolution honoring Mary Vella Treseler for her outstanding service as City Treasurer of the City of Millbrae (Supervisor Mark Church)
	Supporting Document

23.	Ratification of a resolution honoring the National Chinese American Jeweler’s Association upon the occasion of its Annual Gathering and the International Gem and Jewelry Show (Supervisor Carole Groom)
	Supporting Document

24.	Ratification of a resolution honoring Notre Dame de Namur University Department of Theatre and Dance and its community volunteers upon the occasion of its 23rd Annual production of The Gift (Supervisor Carole Groom)
	Supporting Document

25.	Ratification of a proclamation designating December 14, 2009 as Nene Della Maggiora Day in celebration of his 99th birthday (Supervisor Carole Groom)
	Supporting Document

COUNTY COUNSEL

26.	Resolution authorizing the San Mateo-Foster City School District to issue and sell Series A and Series Q Bonds without further action of the County
	Supporting Document Memo
	Supporting Document Resolution

27.	Resolution setting salaries for all elected department heads for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2011
	Supporting Document Memo
	Supporting Document Resolution

28.	Resolution appointing members to the 2010 Charter Review Committee
	Supporting Document Memo
	Supporting Document Resolution

29.	Adoption of an ordinance amending Section 2.04.040 of Chapter 2.04 of 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, previously introduced on December 1, 2009 and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety
	Supporting Document Memo
	Supporting Document Ordinance

COUNTY MANAGER


30.	Resolution authorizing an agreement with California Financial Services for the provision of financial advisory services related to the 2009 Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds for the term of October 1, 2009 through January 1, 2010, in an amount not to exceed $108,000, no Net County Cost
	Supporting Document Memo
	Supporting Document Resolution
	Supporting Document Agreement

31.	Resolution authorizing:
	A)	An amendment to the agreement with Hinderliter, de Llamas & Associates for the provision of sales tax audit, recovery and consulting services, extending the term through December 31, 2010, increasing the amount by $100,000 to $400,000, no Net County Cost
	B)	The County Manager to execute subsequent amendments and minor modifications, in an amount not to exceed $25,000
		Supporting Document Memo
		Supporting Document Resolution
		Supporting Document Agreement

DISTRICT ATTORNEY


32.	Resolution authorizing the District Attorney to:
	A)	Submit a grant application to the California Emergency Management Agency for the Victim/Witness Assistance Program for FY 2009-10, in the amount of $380,081
	B)	Execute the grant award agreement to receive such funds
		Supporting Document Memo
		Supporting Document Resolution

33.	Resolution authorizing the District Attorney to:
	A)	Submit a grant application to the California Emergency Management Agency for the Special Emphasis Program for FY 2009-10, in the amount of $110,000
	B)	Execute the grant award agreement to receive such funds
		Supporting Document Memo
		Supporting Document Resolution

GOVERNING BOARD

34.	Acting as the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority, adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the Housing Authorities Administrative Plan to add a chapter that specifies Project-Based Voucher Program rules
	Supporting Document Memo
	Supporting Document Resolution
	Supporting Document Attachment

35.	Acting as the Governing Board of the Burlingame Hills Sewer Maintenance District, Crystal Springs County Sanitation District, Devonshire County Sanitation District, Edgewood Sewer Maintenance District, Emerald Lake Heights Sewer Maintenance District, Fair Oaks Sewer Maintenance District, Harbor Industrial Sewer Maintenance District, Kensington Square Sewer Maintenance District, Oak Knoll Sewer Maintenance District and Scenic Heights County Sanitation District, adopt a resolution requesting the San Mateo County Local Agency Formation Commission perform a municipal service review and sphere of influence study to evaluate the benefit and feasibility of consolidating all ten Sewer Maintenance/Sanitation Districts operated and maintained by the County
	Supporting Document Memo
	Supporting Document Resolution

HEALTH SYSTEM


36.	Resolution authorizing an agreement with the State Department of Mental Health for the purchase of services at State Hospitals for FY 2008-09, in the amount of $1,149,341, no Net County Cost
	Supporting Document Memo
	Supporting Document Resolution
	Supporting Document Agreement
37.	A)	Resolution authorizing an agreement with the California Department of Public Health for the provision of public health emergency preparedness services for FY 2009-10, in the amount of $1,184,499, no Net County Cost
	B)	Resolution authorizing a transfer in the amount of $1,085,790 from unanticipated revenue to various accounts to continue the H1N1 planning and response activities (4/5ths vote required)
		Supporting Document Memo
		Supporting Document Resolution
		Supporting Document Agreement
		Supporting Document Appropriations Transfer Request

38.	Resolution authorizing:
	A)	An agreement with the City and County of San Francisco for the provision of primary health care, case management and support services to individuals with HIV/AIDS for the term of March 1, 2009 through February 28, 2010, in the amount of $2,069,926, $439,996 is Net County Cost
	B)	The Chief of the Health System or her designee to execute subsequent amendments and minor modifications, in an amount not to exceed $25,000
		Supporting Document Memo
		Supporting Document Resolution
		Supporting Document Agreement

39.	Resolution authorizing:
	A)	An agreement with the City of Redwood City as fiscal agent of Redwood City 2020 for the provision of alcohol and drug prevention services for the term of November 3, 2009 through June 30, 2011, in an amount not to exceed $275,000, no Net County Cost
	B)	The Chief of the Health System or her designee to execute subsequent amendments and minor modifications, in an amount not to exceed $25,000
		Supporting Document Memo
		Supporting Document Resolution
		Supporting Document Agreement

40.	Resolution waiving the Request for Proposal process and authorizing an amendment to the agreement with the Service League of San Mateo County to incorporate a re-entry system to reduce recidivism among County jail inmates, increasing the amount by $488,700 to $5,091,734, $92,100 is Net County Cost
	Supporting Document Memo
	Supporting Document Resolution
	Supporting Document Agreement

41.	Resolution authorizing:
	A)	An amendment to the purchase order with GE Healthcare Technologies for the purchase of a 64 slice CT Scanner, extending the term through December 31, 2009, increasing the amount by $7,000 to $929,000, no Net County Cost
	B)	The Chief of the Health System or her designee to execute subsequent amendments and minor modifications, in an amount not to exceed $25,000
		Supporting Document Memo
		Supporting Document Resolution
42.	Resolution accepting the revisions to the County’s Healthcare for the Medically Indigent policy in alignment with the County’s Welfare and Institutions Code Section 170000 responsibilities (Jointly with County Counsel)
	Supporting Document Memo
	Supporting Document Resolution
	Supporting Document Agreement

HOUSING


43.	Resolution authorizing:
	A)	An agreement with the Service League of San Mateo County for the renovation of the Hope House for Women activity room for the term of December 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010, in an amount not to exceed $117,000, 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
		Supporting Document Memo
		Supporting Document Resolution
		Supporting Document Agreement

HUMAN RESOURCES


44.	Report recommending denial of the following claims (Non-Culpable):
	California State Automobile Association/Tony Nguy		Justine Lauderback
	Eddieowens Gill		Sindy Vilchez
	Supporting Document

45.	Resolution:
	A)	Waiving the Request for Proposal process and authorizing the Director of the Human Resources Department to renew coverage with Kaiser, Aetna, Blue Shield and Secure Horizons for the provision of health benefits to County employees, retirees and their dependents for the term of January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010, in an amount not to exceed $82,690,167
	B)	Authorizing the Director of the Human Resources Department to execute subsequent amendments and minor modifications, in an amount not to exceed $25,000
		Supporting Document
		Supporting Document

46.	Adoption of an ordinance amending the salary ordinance and accepting the report on the total number of positions in the County, previously introduced on December 1, 2009 and waiver of reading the ordinance in its entirety
	Supporting Document Memo
	Supporting Document Ordinance
	Supporting Document Report

HUMAN SERVICES


47.	Resolution authorizing:
	A)	An amendment to the agreement with the San Mateo County Superintendent of Schools for the provision of after-school academic program grants to local school districts in the County, extending the term through December 31, 2010, increasing the amount by $300,000 to $900,000, $300,000 is Net County Cost
	B)	The Director of the Human Services Agency or her designee to execute subsequent amendments and minor modifications, in an amount not to exceed $25,000
		Supporting Document Memo
		Supporting Document Resolution
		Supporting Document Agreement

INFORMATION SERVICES

48.	Resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with SysApproach, Inc. for the provision of consulting services, extending the term through December 31, 2010, increasing the amount by $176,000 to $414,400
	Supporting Document Memo
	Supporting Document Resolution
	Supporting Document Agreement

PARKS

49.	Resolution amending the Department of Parks fee schedule
	Supporting Document Memo
	Supporting Document Resolution

PROBATION


50.	Resolution:
	A)	Waiving the Request for Proposal process and authorizing an agreement with Youth and Family Enrichment Services for the provision of mental health services to girls at the Margaret J. Kemp Camp and in the GIRLS aftercare program for FY 2009-10, in an amount not to exceed $250,000
	B)	Authorizing the Chief of the Probation Department or his designee to execute subsequent amendments and minor modifications, in an amount not to exceed $25,000
		Supporting Document Memo
		Supporting Document Resolution
		Supporting Document Agreement

PUBLIC WORKS


51.	Resolution:
	A)	Awarding a contract to Soil Engineering Construction, Inc. for the Seal Cove Trail Improvement Project, Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, Moss Beach area, in the amount of $239,625
	B)	Authorizing the Director of the Department of Public Works to issue contract change orders, in an amount not to exceed $47,925
		Supporting Document Memo
		Supporting Document Resolution

52.	Resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc. for the provision of county-wide space utilization, master planning services and additional planning services for the San Mateo County Master Plan, increasing the amount by $80,500 to $519,500
	Supporting Document Memo
	Supporting Document Resolution
	Supporting Document Agreement
	Supporting Document Attachment

53.	Resolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Public Works to submit an application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the State Transportation Improvement Program Transportation Enhancement Program funding to finance a revised project scope to include the installation of colored bike lanes on Alameda de las Pulgas, West Menlo Park and Sequoia Tract areas
	Supporting Document Memo
	Supporting Document Resolution
	Supporting Document Attachment
	Supporting Document Attachment
	Supporting Document Attachment

54.	Resolution approving a revised work plan for utilizing the 2007-08, 2007-08 Supplemental and 2008-09 Appropriations of Proposition 1B Transportation Bond funds (4/5ths vote required)
	Supporting Document Memo
	Supporting Document Resolution
	Supporting Document Attachment
	Supporting Document Attachment
	Supporting Document Attachment

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


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Public records that relate to any item on the open session agenda for a regular board meeting are available for public inspection. Those records that are distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting are available for public inspection at the same time they are distributed to all members, or a majority of the members of the Board. The Board has designated the office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, located at 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063, for the purpose of making those public records available for inspection. The documents are also available on the County's Internet Web site, at the link for Board of Supervisors agendas for upcoming meetings. The website is located at: http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/smc/department/bos/home/0,2151,1864_26218,00.html. The San Mateo County Ordinance Code can be accessed on the World Wide Web at: http://municipalcodes.lexisnexis.com/codes/sanmateo/index.htm