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San Mateo County • 2026-05-05 • 9:00 AM
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San Mateo County Board of Supervisors's 2026-05-05 meeting centered on Recommendation to: A) Adopt a resolution: 1. Approving the amendment to Paragraph 2.2 of the Peninsula Clean Energy... and Recommendation: A) Introduction of an ordinance amending Section 8.106.150 (Procedural Criteria for Issuance of a..., with additional discussion on Adopt a resolution to sponsor legislation that would increase the current maximum local transactions and use tax....

  • 26-344 Recommendation to: A) Adopt a resolution: 1. Approving the amendment to Paragraph 2.2 of the Peninsula Clean Energy...: The item focused on Recommendation to: A) Adopt a resolution: 1. Approving the amendment to Paragraph 2.2 of the Peninsula Clean Energy....
  • 26-343 Recommendation: A) Introduction of an ordinance amending Section 8.106.150 (Procedural Criteria for Issuance of a...: The item focused on Recommendation: A) Introduction of an ordinance amending Section 8.106.150 (Procedural Criteria for Issuance of a....
  • 26-345 Adopt a resolution to sponsor legislation that would increase the current maximum local transactions and use tax...: The item focused on Adopt a resolution to sponsor legislation that would increase the current maximum local transactions and use tax....
  • 26-346 Adopt a resolution: A) Declaring the Board of Supervisors’ intent to purchase the real property described as...: The item focused on Adopt a resolution: A) Declaring the Board of Supervisors’ intent to purchase the real property described as....
  • 26-347 Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing a reinstatement and amendment to the agreement with KIPP Excelencia...: The item focused on Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing a reinstatement and amendment to the agreement with KIPP Excelencia....
Key decisions
  • 26-344 Recommendation to: A) Adopt a resolution: 1. Approving the amendment to Paragraph 2.2 of the Peninsula Clean Energy..., 26-343 Recommendation: A) Introduction of an ordinance amending Section 8.106.150 (Procedural Criteria for Issuance of a..., 26-345 Adopt a resolution to sponsor legislation that would increase the current maximum local transactions and use tax..., 26-346 Adopt a resolution: A) Declaring the Board of Supervisors’ intent to purchase the real property described as..., and 26-347 Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing a reinstatement and amendment to the agreement with KIPP Excelencia... were adopted.
What matters to the public
  • 26-344 Recommendation to: A) Adopt a resolution: 1. Approving the amendment to Paragraph 2.2 of the Peninsula Clean Energy... mattered because it commits public funds and shapes how the work or service moves forward.
  • 26-343 Recommendation: A) Introduction of an ordinance amending Section 8.106.150 (Procedural Criteria for Issuance of a... mattered because it affects how the city finances or advances a major public project.
  • 26-345 Adopt a resolution to sponsor legislation that would increase the current maximum local transactions and use tax... mattered because it commits public funds and shapes how the work or service moves forward.
  • 26-346 Adopt a resolution: A) Declaring the Board of Supervisors’ intent to purchase the real property described as... mattered because it was one of the meeting's main substantive items.
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1. • 26-334
Presentation of a proclamation designating May 2026 as Asian Americans, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) Heritage Month.
Action: adopted
10. • 26-343
Recommendation: A) Introduction of an ordinance amending Section 8.106.150 (Procedural Criteria for Issuance of a Planned Agricultural Permit), Subdivision A (Master Land Division Plan) of Chapter 8.106 (Planned Agricultural District) of the County’s Zoning Regulations, and waive the reading of the ordinance in its entirety; and B) Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the County Executive or designee(s) to submit a Local Coastal Program amendment amending Section 8.106.150 (Procedural Criteria for Issuance of a Planned Agricultural Permit), Subdivision A (Master Land Division Plan) of Chapter 8.106 (Planned Agricultural District) of the County’s Zoning Regulations to the California Coastal Commission for review and certification.
Action: adopted
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11. • 26-344
Recommendation to: A) Adopt a resolution: 1. Approving the amendment to Paragraph 2.2 of the Peninsula Clean Energy Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) to reflect the Peninsula Clean Energy Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 2025-36 approving the selection of the new market-facing name of WestLight Energy, and reflecting the name change throughout the JPA as necessary; and 2. Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer of the County of San Mateo to execute any documents and take any actions necessary to effectuate the amendment of Paragraph 2.2 of the Peninsula Clean Energy JPA and reflecting the name change throughout the JPA as necessary consistent with this Resolution; and B) Presentation on Agency Activities.
Action: adopted
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12. • 26-345
Adopt a resolution to sponsor legislation that would increase the current maximum local transactions and use tax rate by up to 0.5% to ensure adequate funding for critical local services and to meet essential community needs.
Action: adopted
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13. • 26-346
Adopt a resolution: A) Declaring the Board of Supervisors’ intent to purchase the real property described as 1501-1521 Bayshore Highway, 1533-1545 Bayshore Highway, and 818-826 Mahler Road, in Burlingame, identified as San Mateo County Assessor’s Parcel Number 026-321-440 (“Property”), for a total purchase price of $13,000,000; and B) Authorizing the President of the Board of Supervisors to execute a Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement and Escrow Instructions (“Agreement”), with the owner of the Property, The Lovotti Family Trust (“Seller”), for the County’s acquisition of the Property; and C) Authorizing the County Executive or their designee to execute the Certificate of Acceptance upon satisfaction of certain conditions in escrow, to be recorded with the grant deed transferring title to the Property to the County, as well as an Assignment of Leases and any and all notices, escrow instructions, and documents required to facilitate the purposes of the Agreement.
Action: adopted
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14. • 26-347
Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing a reinstatement and amendment to the agreement with KIPP Excelencia Community Prep with no change to the not-to-exceed grant amount of district-discretionary Measure K funds of $40,000; with a change to the scope of services to support upgrades of the middle school boys’ and girls’ restrooms; and a change to the grant term, and authorizing the County Executive, or designee, to execute the reinstatement and amendment.
Action: adopted
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15. • 26-348
Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing a reinstatement and amendment to the agreement with Belle Haven Action with no change to the not-to-exceed grant amount of district-discretionary Measure K funds of $15,000; with a change to the scope of services to support a Farmers’ Market Pilot Program providing direct access to food for local families; and a change to the grant term, and authorizing the County Executive, or designee, to execute the reinstatement and amendment.
Action: adopted
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16. • 26-349
Adopt an ordinance adding Chapter 4.128 to the San Mateo County Ordinance Code banning the sale and distribution of kratom and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products, previously introduced on April 21, 2026, and waive the reading of the ordinance in its entirety.
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17. • 26-350
Approve a proclamation designating May 17-23, 2026 as Public Works Week.
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18. • 26-351
Ratification of a resolution honoring and commending Pacific Coast Dream Machines honoring the 32nd Annual Pacific Coast Dream Machine.
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19. • 26-352
Recommendation for reappointments to the Commission on the Status of Women, each for a term ending December 31, 2029: A) Dayna Chung for a first full term; and B) Aileen Cassinetto, for a second term.
2. • 26-335
Presentation of a proclamation designating May 2026 as Affordable Housing Month; and A) Update by Department of Housing: Efforts to Build Affordable Housing at the City and County Level.
Action: adopted
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20. • 26-353
Report recommending the denial of claims (Non-culpable)
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21. • 26-354
Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the President of the Board of Supervisors to execute a new order schedule and addendum to the County’s subscription services agreement with Anaplan, Inc. to add the Anaplan Analyst and CoModeler features, with no change to the existing term through November 16, 2030, increasing the County’s maximum amount payable by $827,306 to an amount not to exceed $2,552,135, and providing AI terms.
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22. • 26-355
Recommendation to: A) Adopt a resolution authorizing the County Executive Officer, or designee, to accept and implement the grant award of $152,650 from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to purchase new equipment for wildfire risk reduction fuel treatment projects; and B) Approve an Appropriation Transfer Request (ATR) in the amount of $152,650 from unanticipated revenue to a corresponding appropriation in fixed assets for the purchase of new equipment to support wildfire risk reduction fuel treatment project.
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23. • 26-356
Adopt a resolution authorizing the County Executive, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the San Mateo County Exposition and Fair Association to provide County funding for a feasibility study for expansion and improvement of the Event Center, for a term through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $250,000.
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24. • 26-357
Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department to continue providing a Countywide Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Team, extending the term by two years through June 30, 2028, and increasing the amount by $2,023,592 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $4,596,992.
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25. • 26-358
Adopt a resolution authorizing the County Executive, or their designee, to execute an updated 2025 Memorandum of Understanding between the cities of Oakland and San Jose, and the counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Sonoma, as well as the City and County of San Francisco.
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26. • 26-359
Acting as the Governing Board of the Fair Oaks Sewer Maintenance District, adopt a resolution accepting an Offer of Dedication of a Sanitary Sewer Main Extension constructed by Russell and Deborah Margiotta to the Fair Oaks Sewer Maintenance District.
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27. • 26-360
Acting as the Governing Board of the ten County Sewer Maintenance and Sanitation Districts, adopt a resolution setting Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. at the regularly scheduled Board meeting as the time and place for a public hearing on: A) Filing of the sewer service charges report for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for the ten (10) County Sewer Maintenance and Sanitation Districts based on the sewer service rates set for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and B) Directing the necessary notices for said hearing.
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28. • 26-361
Acting as the Governing Board of County Service Area No. 8, adopt a resolution setting Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. at the regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting as the time and place for a public hearing on the filing of the Garbage and Recyclables Collection Service Charges Report for County Service Area No. 8 (CSA-8, North Fair Oaks) for fiscal year 2026-27.
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29. • 26-362
Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with Crossroads Health LLC to provide overpayment and credit balance resolution services, for the term of April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2029, in an amount not to exceed $2,630,000.
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3. • 26-336
Presentation of a proclamation designating May 3-9, 2026 as Correctional Officers and Correctional Employees Week.
Action: adopted
30. • 26-363
Adopt a resolution: A) Authorizing and directing the Director of the Department of Housing, or designee, to negotiate and execute, in consultation with the County Attorney, such documents necessary to assign the County’s HOME Investment Partnerships Program loan agreement and related documents with BRIDGE Housing Corporation and/or Bridge Senior Housing, Inc. in the amount of $175,000, dated in August 1998, to Housing Endowment and Regional Trust of Silicon Valley (HEART-SV) in connection with HEART-SV’s anticipated lease and operation of the Visitacion Gardens Senior Housing Project; and B) Authorizing and directing the Director of the Department of Housing, or designee, to negotiate and execute, in consultation with the County Attorney, an amended and restated County HOME Investment Partnerships loan agreement and associated documents with HEART-SV to restate the outstanding loan balance to $227,436, including forgiveness of accrued interest, extend the term to 55 years, and amend and reinstate affordability restrictions ensuring continued affordability for five (5) restricted units at the Project, and make such other amendments; and C) Approving and authorizing the forgiveness of a portion of the accrued interest on the County’s HOME Investment Partnerships Program loan in an amount necessary to restate the outstanding loan balance at $227,436 as of the closing of the restated loan and lease transaction; and D) Authorizing the Director of the Department of Housing, or designee, to terminate the Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Brisbane, and BRIDGE Housing Corporation or assignee, dated March 1, 2001 and to negotiate and execute, in consultation with the County Attorney, an amended and restated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City, HEART-SV and/or such other necessary parties, as deemed necessary and advisable to govern the allocation of residual receipts for repayment of the County’s HOME Investment Partnerships Program loan; and E) Authorizing and directing the Director of the Department of Housing, or designee, to negotiate and execute, in consultation with the County Attorney, all documents, agreements, certificates, extensions, and instruments necessary to complete the closing of the transaction and implement the amended and restated County HOME Investment Partnerships Program loan documents consistent with the purposes of this resolution.
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31. • 26-364
Adopt a resolution authorizing: A) An Amendment One to the agreement with Rape Trauma Services (RTS) to continue to provide support services in connection with the County’s Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) program, increasing the term by 36 months for a new term of February 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029, and increasing the amount by $821,858, for a new total amount not to exceed $927,287; and B) A waiver of the County’s requirement for a competitive procurement process.
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32. • 26-365
Adopt a resolution authorizing a fourth amendment to the agreement with Execushield, Inc. to add an additional guard at the Human Services Agency’s East Palo Alto office, increasing the amount by $125,000 for a revised total obligation of $1,125,000.
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33. • 26-366
Adopt a resolution authorizing: A) Waiver of the Request for Proposals (RFP) process; and B) The Director of the Human Services Agency or designee to prepare and execute agreements and amendments with One Workplace L. Ferrari, LLC for the purchase of furniture, fixtures, equipment, and related services for the South San Francisco North County Wellness Center managed by the Human Services Agency (HSA) in an amount not to exceed $1,692,258.
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34. • 26-367
Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing seven (7) agreements for the purpose of operating The Big Lift summer programs to reduce learning loss during the summer months with the following seven (7) school districts, each for the term of April 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026, for a combined aggregate amount of $927,631: A) Bayshore Elementary School District in an amount not to exceed $81,984; and B) Cabrillo Unified School District in an amount not to exceed $109,107; and C) La Honda-Pescadero Unified School in an amount not to exceed District, $90,000; and D) Millbrae Elementary School District in an amount not to exceed $118,000; and E) Pacifica School District in an amount not to exceed $102,866; and F) San Bruno Park School District in an amount not to exceed $130,674; and G) South San Francisco Unified School District in an amount not to exceed $295,000.
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35. • 26-368
Measure K: Adopt a resolution: A) Authorizing the President of the Board of Supervisors to execute an agreement with the San Mateo County Historical Association, for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $275,000 to: 1. Operate the San Mateo County History Museum at the Old County Courthouse Building in Redwood City; and 2. Operate the Lathrop House located in the County Courthouse block in Redwood City; and 3. Operate the school programs at the Folger Stable at Wunderlich County Park in Woodside; and 4. Operate and provide docent-led programs at the Woodside Store in Woodside and the Sanchez Adobe in Pacifica; and B) Granting a waiver of the County’s competitive bidding requirement for this agreement.
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36. • 26-369
Adopt a resolution authorizing Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with Capstone Green Energy LLC, for the service, repair, and rebuild of the microturbines at the Youth Services Center (YSC), increasing the amount by $750,000, for a new not-to-exceed amount of $1,550,000 with no change to the term.
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37. • 26-370
Adopt a resolution authorizing the County Executive Officer to accept a $380,496 grant from the City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) of San Mateo County's Transportation Fund for Clean Air program to subsidize the purchase of zero-emission vehicles.
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38. • 26-371
Adopt a resolution authorizing the establishment of a “No Oversized Vehicle Parking” zone on both sides of Capistrano Road in the unincorporated Half Moon Bay area commencing at a point 120 feet southerly of the centerline of Highway 1 and extending southerly a distance of 1,630 feet, more or less.
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39. • 26-372
Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with the Cadre Research Labs Illinois LLC to provide advanced three-dimensional imaging and analysis solutions for forensic firearm and toolmark examination and three years of maintenance and support beginning with installation, which is estimated to be on August 11, 2026, for an agreement term of May 5, 2026 through August 10, 2029, in an amount not to exceed $302,105.31.
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4. • 26-337
Accept the Annual Report by San Mateo County Arts Commission.
Action: adopted
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40. • 26-373
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Gov. Code Section 54956.9): 1. Carlos Tapia, et al., v. County of San Mateo, et al., San Mateo County Superior Case No. 25-CIV-04482 2. Valerie Barnes v. County of San Mateo, et al., San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. 26-CIV-02330 3. Okano-Mohan v. County of San Mateo et al., San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. 24-CIV-05593 4. Wozniak v. County of San Mateo, et al., United States District Court, Northern District, Case No. 24-cv-04023-MMC 5. John HL Doe v. County of San Mateo, et al., San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. 23-CIV-01973 6. John VM Doe v. County of San Mateo et al., San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. 22-CIV-05496 7. John AM Doe v. County of San Mateo et al., San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. 22-CIV-05404 8. John Doe SA v. County of San Mateo et al., San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. 23- CIV-00034
5. • 26-338
Recommendation to: A) Receive the report of the 2026 San Mateo County Charter Review Committee; and B) Consider the Charter Review Committee’s recommendations regarding potential amendments to the San Mateo County Charter, as well as any additional amendments that the Board of Supervisors may deem appropriate, and whether to direct the County Attorney to prepare an ordinance calling an election on November 3, 2026 on a measure or measures to amend the San Mateo County Charter.
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6. • 26-339
Study Session: Discussion of a Draft Ordinance Related to “Electric Micromobility Devices”.
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7. • 26-340
Adopt a resolution authorizing an Assignment and Assumption agreement with 7th Avenue Center, LLC for locked psychiatric care services, for the term of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $5,632,787.
Action: adopted
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8. • 26-341
Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with Galen Inpatient Physicians, PC dba Vituity to provide hospitalist and medical director services, for the term of June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2029, in an amount not to exceed $13,379,636.
Action: adopted
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9. • 26-342
Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with CEP America - California, a California General Partnership dba Vituity to provide emergency and correctional health services, for the term of May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2029, in an amount not to exceed $8,712,408.
Action: adopted
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