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San Mateo County • 2026-05-19 • 9:00 AM
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San Mateo County Board of Supervisors's 2026-05-19 meeting centered on Adopt a resolution supporting California legislation for a climate superfund and Introduction of an ordinance calling for and proclaiming a special election to be held on November 3, 2026..., with additional discussion on Adopt a resolution: A) Authorizing an allocation of grant funds to the American Cancer Society, Inc. in an amount....

  • 26-383 Adopt a resolution supporting California legislation for a climate superfund: The item focused on Adopt a resolution supporting California legislation for a climate superfund.
  • 26-384 Introduction of an ordinance calling for and proclaiming a special election to be held on November 3, 2026...: The item focused on Introduction of an ordinance calling for and proclaiming a special election to be held on November 3, 2026....
  • 26-385 Adopt a resolution: A) Authorizing an allocation of grant funds to the American Cancer Society, Inc. in an amount...: The item focused on Adopt a resolution: A) Authorizing an allocation of grant funds to the American Cancer Society, Inc. in an amount....
  • 26-386 Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing a one-time grant of district-discretionary Measure K funds not to exceed...: The item focused on Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing a one-time grant of district-discretionary Measure K funds not to exceed....
  • 26-387 Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing a one-time grant of district-discretionary Measure K funds, not to exceed...: The item focused on Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing a one-time grant of district-discretionary Measure K funds, not to exceed....
Key decisions
  • 26-383 Adopt a resolution supporting California legislation for a climate superfund, 26-384 Introduction of an ordinance calling for and proclaiming a special election to be held on November 3, 2026..., 26-385 Adopt a resolution: A) Authorizing an allocation of grant funds to the American Cancer Society, Inc. in an amount..., 26-386 Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing a one-time grant of district-discretionary Measure K funds not to exceed..., and 26-387 Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing a one-time grant of district-discretionary Measure K funds, not to exceed... were adopted.
What matters to the public
  • 26-383 Adopt a resolution supporting California legislation for a climate superfund mattered because it was one of the meeting's main substantive items.
  • 26-384 Introduction of an ordinance calling for and proclaiming a special election to be held on November 3, 2026... mattered because it was one of the meeting's main substantive items.
  • 26-385 Adopt a resolution: A) Authorizing an allocation of grant funds to the American Cancer Society, Inc. in an amount... mattered because it was one of the meeting's main substantive items.
  • 26-386 Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing a one-time grant of district-discretionary Measure K funds not to exceed... mattered because it sets direction for future policy, implementation, or budget decisions.
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1. • 26-374
Presentation of a proclamation designating May 17-23, 2026 as Emergency Medical Services Week, in recognition of the essential role EMS professionals serve in safeguarding the health and safety of all who live in and visit San Mateo County.
Action: adopted
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11. • 26-384
Introduction of an ordinance calling for and proclaiming a special election to be held on November 3, 2026 throughout the County of San Mateo for the purpose of voting upon amendments to the San Mateo County Charter, and waive the reading of the ordinance in its entirety, regarding: A) Adding to the Charter Preamble a policy statement on resilience to extreme weather events; and B) Adding to the Charter Preamble a policy statement affirming the County’s commitment to the dignity, civil rights, and equal protection of all County residents; and C) Amending Section 415 of the County Charter to extend the period in which the County Board of Supervisors is required to either call a special election or make an appointment in the event of a vacancy in an elected office other than the Board of Supervisors from 30 days to 60 days, and to require the Board to conduct at least one public meeting to receive public comment prior to any appointment; and D) Amending Section 202 of the County Charter and adding a new Section 202.1 to the County Charter to require that supervisorial districts be reapportioned following each federal decennial census by an independent redistricting commission pursuant to applicable provisions of the California Elections Code, and requesting that the election be consolidated with any and all other elections to be held on November 3, 2026.
Action: adopted
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12. • 26-385
Adopt a resolution: A) Authorizing an allocation of grant funds to the American Cancer Society, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $7,000,000 ($3,500,000 in FY 2026-27 and $3,500,000 in FY 2027-28) to support construction of the Bay Area Hope Lodge in San Mateo County; and B) Authorizing and directing the County Executive, or designee(s), in consultation with the County Attorney, to negotiate and execute a grant agreement with the American Cancer Society, Inc. to support construction of the Bay Area Hope Lodge in San Mateo County in an amount not to exceed $7,000,000.
Action: adopted
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13. • 26-386
Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing a one-time grant of district-discretionary Measure K funds not to exceed $20,000 to JobTrain to support the meal program at their Child Development Center (CDC) in Menlo Park, and authorizing the County Executive, or designee, to execute the grant agreement.
Action: adopted
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13. • 26-386
Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing a one-time grant of district-discretionary Measure K funds not to exceed $20,000 to JobTrain to support the meal program at their Child Development Center (CDC) in Menlo Park, and authorizing the County Executive, or designee, to execute the grant agreement.
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14. • 26-387
Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing a one-time grant of district-discretionary Measure K funds, not to exceed $30,000, to Live in Peace, Inc., to support its Bike Shop and Safe Routes to School programming serving youth and families in District 4, and authorizing the County Executive, or designee, to execute the grant agreement.
Action: adopted
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2. • 26-375
Presentations of: A) A proclamation designating May 17- May 23, 2026 as National Search and Rescue Week; and B) A resolution honoring and commending San Mateo County Search and Rescue Teams in Recognition of National Search and Rescue Week.
Action: adopted
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22. • 26-395
Recommendation for the appointment of Arlene Adriano to the Public Authority Advisory Committee, representing as a member in the two-member category based on experience and background, for an initial partial term ending December 31, 2027.
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26. • 26-399
Measure K: Approve an Appropriation Transfer Request (ATR) appropriating a total amount of $985,902 from Measure K Reserves to County Non-Departmental Services funds for contracts obligated in connection with the FY 2024-25 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) process.
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27. • 26-400
Adopt a resolution authorizing Amendment No. 3 to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) and San Mateo County Health Foundation (SMCHF), increasing the amount of the agreement by $100,000 to an amount not to exceed $350,000 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
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28. • 26-401
Adopt a resolution authorizing a Second Amendment to the Agreement with International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) to enhance the Experience Cloud Portal of the Assessment Appeals Board System Project (“Project”) for the Assessment Appeals Board, improving usability and simplifying navigation, and increasing the maximum fiscal obligation under the Agreement by $72,289.63, for a new not-to-exceed amount of $1,856,738.63.
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29. • 26-402
Receive and accept the Procurement Quarterly Report for the period of January 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026.
Action: adopted
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3. • 26-376
Presentation of a proclamation designating May 2026 as Older Americans Month; and A) Accept an annual report by the San Mateo County Commission on Aging.
Action: adopted
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30. • 26-403
Adopt a resolution authorizing Amendment No. 8 to the agreement with NextGen Healthcare Inc. to extend the Mirth Connect Interface Engine & Mirth Appliances, by extending the agreement one year and increasing the amount of the agreement by $49,400 to an amount not to exceed $5,233,510.
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31. • 26-404
Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with Environmental Innovations, Inc. to provide social and digital marketing, media buying, communications, and outreach services for Environmental Health Services Division of San Mateo County Health for its Pollution Prevention Program for the term of August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2029, in an amount not to exceed $999,999.
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32. • 26-405
Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with the San Mateo Health Commission dba the Health Plan of San Mateo to provide funding for Community Support Services provided by the County of San Mateo, for a term of one year from the effective date of May 20, 2026, and thereafter automatically renewing for subsequent terms of one year each to a maximum of ten (10) years, in an amount not to exceed $12,000,000.
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33. • 26-406
Adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of an award from the California Department of Public Health for Case Management Services, Environmental Investigations, Outreach and Education of the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $1,022,135.
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34. • 26-407
Adopt a resolution updating the Public Health, Policy and Planning (PHPP) Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2026.
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35. • 26-408
Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing a seventh amendment to the memorandum of agreement between the County of San Mateo and the San Mateo County Health Commission to extend the term through June 30, 2027, to replace Exhibit A.3 with Exhibit A.4 (Rev. 2/12/2026) to include Orthodontia Access Pilot and Vision to Learn, and to increase the fiscal obligation by $4,000,000 in Measure K funds, in an amount not to exceed $40,333,453.
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36. • 26-409
Recommendation to: A) Adopt a resolution: 1. Accepting the award of a grant from Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF), on behalf of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), in the amount of $100,000 to support planning and analysis activities associated with the development of housing on County-owned land; and 2. Authorizing the County Executive, or designee, to execute the grant agreement and, in consultation with the County Attorney, any related documents, agreements, certificates, or other instruments necessary to administer the grant and fulfill the purposes of the grant; and B) Approve an Appropriation Transfer Request (ATR) recognizing Unanticipated Revenue in the amount of $100,000 to the Department of Housing to support planning and implementation for housing on County-owned land.
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37. • 26-410
Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing Amendment No. 3 with the San Mateo County Fair and Exposition Association that provides inclement weather homeless shelter services during significant weather conditions to increase the amount by $30,000 for a new total amount of $1,709,109.
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38. • 26-411
Adopt a resolution authorizing a second amendment to the agreement with Bitfocus, Inc., to provide Clarity Human Services Homeless Management Information System Services by adding $748,851 for a revised total obligation amount not to exceed $1,569,376 and to extend the term of the agreement through June 30, 2028.
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39. • 26-412
Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the San Mateo County Libraries in support and furtherance of “The Big Lift” Initiative, for the term of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $1,508,815.
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4. • 26-377
Accept the presentation of the May 2026 quarterly informational report on the 2026 state and federal legislative sessions.
Action: approved
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40. • 26-413
Adopt a resolution authorizing Amendment No. 4 to the agreement with LifeMoves to add Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) amounts of $49,330 to increase the total obligation to an amount not to exceed $23,600,647.
Action: adopted
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41. • 26-414
Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing Amendment No. 4 to the agreement with Samaritan House for Diversion and Coordinated Entry System services to add funding for a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) in the amount of $96,560, for a revised total amount not to exceed $4,301,893.
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42. • 26-415
Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Human Services Agency or designee, to execute purchase orders and, in consultation with the County Attorney, an agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation for licensing for the Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) records management system, for a term of May 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $304,567.
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43. • 26-416
Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director/Chief Information Officer or designee to execute necessary contract documents for the procurement and renewal of software, hardware, and maintenance, for the terms specified in Attachment A for an amount not to exceed $1,200,000.
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44. • 26-417
Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Genasys to continue providing a Countywide evacuation planning and operations platform, extending the term by 13 months through June 30, 2027, and increasing the amount by $106,506 for a new total not to exceed amount of $744,106.
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45. • 26-418
Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to Agreement No. 43000-26-D009 with Data Vision Group, LLC to expand the scope of work to include the development and implementation of a Situational Awareness Information Exchange Community-Based Organization (CBO) Communication Platform, extending the term by four (4) months through May 19, 2029, and increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $151,000 for a revised total not to exceed amount of $336,000.
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46. • 26-419
Adopt a resolution authorizing an amended agreement with Creation Networks, Inc. to purchase and install a new Integrated Command-Center Display and associated audio-visual system upgrades for the San Mateo County Regional Operations Center (ROC)/Emergency Operations Center (EOC), in increased amount of $579,445.71 for a total not to exceed $775,770.33.
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47. • 26-420
Adopt 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, previously introduced on May 5, 2026, and waive the reading of the ordinance in its entirety.
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48. • 26-421
Adopt a resolution: A) Waiving the Request for Proposals (RFP) process; and B) Authorizing an on-call service agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. to provide service and repair of the access control system, for the term of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $300,000; and C) Authorizing an option to extend the agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc., for one additional year, for a term of July 1, 2027, to June 30, 2028, in an amount not to exceed an additional $200,000, at the discretion of the Director of Public Works.
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49. • 26-422
Adopt a resolution authorizing Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with The Ratcliff Architects, for on-call architectural services during the construction and completion of several San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) Projects, increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $175,000 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $800,000 with no change in term.
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50. • 26-423
Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with Arup US, Inc., for the San Mateo County Transportation Infrastructure Adaptation and Resilience Improvement Plan from May 19, 2026 through May 18, 2029, in an amount not to exceed $514,958.
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51. • 26-424
Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with the City of Daly City to receive warrant services provided by the Sheriff's Office for a term commencing July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with reimbursement to the County in the amount of $214,222.97.
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52. • 26-425
Adopt a resolution authorizing Amendment No. 3 to the agreement with the City and County of San Francisco for the distribution of FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative grant funds for the County of San Mateo, increasing the amount by $330,160 from $976,990 to $1,307,150.
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53. • 26-426
Adopt a resolution: A) Authorizing the Sheriff or Sheriff’s designee(s) to submit grant applications to the State of California Office of Emergency Services for administration of the FY 2026, FY 2027, and FY 2028 Homeland Security Grant Program grants to enhance the capabilities of local first responders and to fund the Northern California Regional Intelligence Center in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 per grant year application; and B) Authorizing the Sheriff or Sheriff’s designee(s), Homeland Security Director, or the Northern California Regional Intelligence Center Director to execute on behalf of the County of San Mateo all materials required under the application package, including but not limited to, applications, financial management workbooks, contracts, agreements, amendments, reimbursement requests, budget modifications, and grant assurances, for the purpose of securing and expending funds that may be awarded pursuant to the grant applications, and implementing and carrying out the purposes specified in the grant applications.
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54. • 26-427
A) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Gov. Code Section 54956.9): 1. J.H. v. County of San Mateo, United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 20-CV-00961-VC 2. County of San Mateo v. Chevron Corp. et al., San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. 17-CIV-03222 (Fuel Industry Climate Cases, JCCP Case No. CJC-24-005310) 3. Christina Corpus v. Board of Supervisors, et al., San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. 25-CIV-04319 (California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, Case No. A176194) B) Conference with Labor Negotiator: Negotiations: American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, California Nurses Association, Deputy District Attorneys, and Organization of Sheriff’s Sergeants Agency designated representative attending Closed Session: Allyson Hauck
6. • 26-379
Presentation of Service Awards, Regional Operations Center (ROC) Training Room, 501 Winslow St., Redwood City, CA, 94063 Livestream (viewing only): https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/83306249604 Zoom Webinar ID: 833 0624 9604
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7. • 26-380
Adopt a resolution authorizing the Chief of San Mateo County Health, or designee(s), to execute agreements and negotiate amendments with Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Contracted Providers for the increase in CalAIM fee-for-service units, for each contract listed in Attachment A, for the term of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $8,316,849.
Action: adopted
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8. • 26-381
Conduct a public hearing in compliance with Government Code § 3502.3 regarding County of San Mateo vacancies and recruitment and retention strategies: A) Open public hearing B) Close public hearing C) Accept an update on County of San Mateo vacancies and recruitment and retention strategies, in compliance with Government Code § 3502.3.
Action: adopted
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9. • 26-382
Recommendation to: A) Adopt a resolution certifying and adopting the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, dated December 2025, together with the Responses to Comments, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) as the Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and MMRP for the Entrada Way Slip-Out Repair Project; and B) Conduct a public hearing on a Resolution of Necessity to acquire easements by eminent domain for the Entrada Way Slip-Out Repair Project in the La Honda area: 1. Open public hearing 2. Close public hearing 3. Adopt a Resolution of Necessity declaring that the acquisition of three (3) permanent easements, three (3) 10-year temporary monitoring easements, and six (6) temporary construction easements burdening a portion of the properties located at 8800 La Honda Road and other lands adjacent to the La Honda Creek with no street addresses, in unincorporated La Honda, California, Assessor Parcel Numbers 083-012-060, 083-051-060, 083-051-110, 083-051-120, 083-051-140, and 083-093-130 by eminent domain, is necessary to construct the Entrada Way Slip-Out Repair Project.
Action: continued
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