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Board of Supervisors
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In closed session, the Board will confer with legal counsel about the existing litigation case Javier Acosta, et al. v. County of San Mateo.
Written comments can be emailed to boardfeedback@smcgov.org. Comments must be sent by 5:00 p.m. on the day before the meeting and must identify the specific agenda item.
Individuals needing a disability‑related modification must contact the Clerk of the Board by 10:00 a.m. the day before the meeting.
The agenda provides contact information for individuals who need disability accommodations to participate in the meeting, asking them to contact the Clerk by 10:00 a.m. the day before the meeting.
The Board will set the final consent and regular agenda and approve all items listed on the consent agenda with a single action.
The agenda explains that written comments may be emailed to boardfeedback@smcgov.org by 5:00 p.m. on the day prior to the meeting, and spoken comments are limited to one minute per speaker during the meeting.
The agenda includes a brief notice about the Levine Act, which limits campaign contributions to Board members by parties with pending land‑use or contract matters before the Board.
Board will meet in closed session to discuss the existing litigation case Javier Acosta et al. v. County of San Mateo (case No. 25‑CIV‑08006).
The meeting can be joined online at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/89209956883. Participants need the Webinar ID 892 0995 6883 and can also dial in by phone.
Board allows written comments to be emailed to boardfeedback@smcgov.org. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the day before the meeting and must indicate the specific agenda item.
The agenda includes a brief overview of the Levine Act, which restricts campaign contributions to board members by parties with pending land‑use or contract proceedings and may require disclosure of such contributions.
The Board adopted a resolution to call a special election to fill the anticipated vacancy in the Fifth Supervisorial District caused by Supervisor David Canepa’s resignation.
What's happening
Why it matters
It provides a process to fill the vacant supervisory seat, restoring representation for residents of the Fifth District.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The board approved a resolution calling, proclaiming, and ordering a special election to fill the anticipated vacancy on the Board of Supervisors for District 5, consolidating it with the November 3, 2026 statewide general election and requesting the County’s Chief Elections Officer to provide services.
Decided Jul 7, 2026.
The Board will hold a conference with legal counsel regarding the existing litigation case Javier Acosta et al. v. County of San Mateo.
The Board approved a framework that lets Horizon Treatment Services take control of the county-owned site at 826 Mahler Road, Burlingame.
What's happening
Why it matters
It creates a local recovery center, expanding access to treatment for people with substance‑use disorders and improving community health and safety.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In‑person at 500 County Center, Redwood City, or via Zoom (link provided).
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments indicating the agenda item before 5:00 p.m. on July 6, 2026.
Decision update
The board approved the framework to grant Horizon Treatment Services control of the County‑owned site at 826 Mahler Road, Burlingame, for use as a recovery center.
Decided Jul 7, 2026.
