Board of Supervisors
Summary cards
The Board provides details on how residents can submit written or spoken comments. Written comments must be emailed to boardfeedback@smcgov.org by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting and must reference the specific agenda item.
The Board will adopt the final consent agenda and any items listed on it with a single action. All consent items are approved unless a member requests withdrawal.
The Board will adopt a resolution approving the STARS Awards recipients and transfer $45,000 from the General Fund to fund the awards.
What's happening
Why it matters
The awards recognize outstanding county employees and the funding ensures the program can continue.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Zoom link: https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/96187769738
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email comments to boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Decision update
The Board adopted a multi‑item resolution approving STARS Awards recipients, transferring $45,000 from the General Fund to the award recipients, and transferring $5,000 of unanticipated revenue to the Department of Public Works Motor Pool Internal Services Fund.
Decided Feb 24, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing a one‑time Measure K grant of up to $25,000 to the Half Moon Bay Coastside Chamber of Commerce for a downtown signage and way‑finding project.
What's happening
Why it matters
Improves way‑finding for visitors and supports local businesses in downtown Half Moon Bay.
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 adopted a resolution authorizing a one‑time Measure K grant of up to $25,000 to the Half Moon Bay Coastside Chamber of Commerce for a downtown signage and way‑finding project, and directed the County Executive to execute the grant agreement.
Decided Feb 24, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing an agreement with National Medical Services, Inc. (NMS Labs) to provide toxicology services from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029, with a not‑to‑exceed amount of $600,000.
What's happening
Why it matters
Ensures the coroner’s office has laboratory support for toxicology testing, which is essential for investigations.
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 authorizing an agreement with National Medical Services, Inc. (NMS Labs) to provide toxicology services from March 1 2026 through February 28 2029, with a not‑to‑exceed amount of $600,000.
Decided Feb 24, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the Department of Housing to negotiate and execute agreements with MidPen Housing Corporation for the development of an affordable housing project at 1580‑1590 Maple Street in Redwood City for extremely low‑income, very‑low‑income, and special‑needs households, including those experiencing homelessness.
What's happening
Why it matters
Creates new affordable housing units for households with the greatest need, addressing the housing shortage.
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 directing the Director of the Department of Housing to negotiate a development agreement and long‑term site‑control agreement with MidPen Housing for the property at 1580‑1590 Maple Street in Redwood City, and to submit required entitlement applications to the city.
Decided Feb 24, 2026.
The County Executive presented a study session regarding Vehicle License Fees (VLF).
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing an agreement with One New Heartbeat, Inc. to provide peer support services for peer workers, for a term of March 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028, with a not‑to‑exceed amount of $450,000.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides mental‑health support for peer workers, improving workforce well‑being.
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 authorizing an agreement with One New Heartbeat, Inc. to provide peer‑support services from March 1 2026 through December 31 2028, up to $450,000.
Decided Feb 24, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing a one‑time Measure K grant of up to $50,000 to the San Mateo County Union Community Alliance for the Trades Introduction Program.
What's happening
Why it matters
Supports a program that introduces residents to skilled‑trade careers, helping address workforce needs.
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 adopted a resolution authorizing a one‑time Measure K grant of up to $50,000 to the San Mateo County Union Community Alliance for the Trades Introduction Program, and directed the County Executive to execute the grant agreement.
Decided Feb 24, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the Department of Housing to execute a third amendment to the agreement with Capital Program Management, Inc. for the 721 Airport Permanent Supportive Housing Project, increasing the fiscal obligation by $189,000 and extending the agreement term through December 31, 2026, for a new total not‑to‑exceed amount of $779,700.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides additional funding to continue construction of supportive housing for vulnerable residents near the airport.
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 authorizing the Director of Housing to execute a third amendment to the agreement with Capital Program Management, Inc., extending the term to December 31 2026 and increasing the County’s maximum fiscal obligation by $189,000 to a total of $779,700.
Decided Feb 24, 2026.
The Board recommended the appointment of Arnout Ter Schure to the San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Commission for an initial partial term ending December 31, 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
Adds a new member to help guide park and recreation policies and programs.
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 the appointment of Arnout Ter Schure to the San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Commission for District 2, to serve an initial partial term ending December 31 2026.
Decided Feb 24, 2026.
Residents can submit written comments by email before the meeting and speak during the meeting in person or via Zoom. Written comments must be emailed to boardfeedback@smcgov.org by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting and must indicate the agenda item being addressed.
The Board adopted a resolution accepting a surplus property with an estimated value exceeding $10,000 and authorizing its disposal.
The Board adopted a resolution ratifying the ordinance codes of the Coastside, Menlo Park, Woodside fire protection districts and the Redwood City Fire Department for enforcement in unincorporated county areas.
What's happening
Why it matters
Ensures consistent fire safety regulations across the county and clarifies enforcement authority.
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 adopted a resolution ratifying the ordinance codes of four fire protection districts and delegating enforcement authority to each district’s fire chief for unincorporated areas within their jurisdictions.
Decided Feb 24, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing a one‑time Measure K grant of up to $22,698 to the San Carlos School District for a crossing guard to serve students and enhance pedestrian safety.
What's happening
Why it matters
Improves safety for schoolchildren walking to and from school.
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 adopted a resolution authorizing a one‑time Measure K grant of up to $22,698 to the San Carlos School District for a crossing guard to improve pedestrian safety, and directed the County Executive to execute the grant agreement.
Decided Feb 24, 2026.
The Board recommended the appointments of Teresa Jimenez (term ending June 30, 2028) and Guillermo Ramirez Sanchez (term ending June 30, 2027) to the Farmworker Advisory Commission.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides representation for farmworker communities in county advisory processes.
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 the appointments of Teresa Jimenez and Guillermo Ramirez Sanchez to the Farmworker Advisory Commission for initial partial terms ending June 30 2028 and June 30 2027, respectively.
Decided Feb 24, 2026.
The Board approved corrections to the identified tax rolls.
What's happening
Why it matters
Ensures property tax assessments are accurate, affecting the amount owners pay.
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 adopted a resolution approving corrections to the identified tax rolls.
Decided Feb 24, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing a sixth amendment with Capital Program Management, increasing the maximum fiscal obligation by $55,000 for a new total not‑to‑exceed amount of $1,277,000 and extending the agreement term through June 30, 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides additional funding and extended time for project management services, supporting county infrastructure projects.
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 authorizing the President of the Board of Supervisors to execute a sixth amendment with Capital Program Management, extending the agreement term to June 30 2026 and increasing the maximum fiscal obligation by $55,000 to $1,277,000.
Decided Feb 24, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the acceptance of an award from the California Department of Public Health to support sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention activities, for a term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031, with a not‑to‑exceed amount of $1,915,320.
What's happening
Why it matters
Funds public health initiatives to reduce STI rates and improve community health.
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 authorizing the acceptance of a California Department of Public Health award to support STI prevention activities with community‑based organizations from July 1 2026 through June 30 2031, up to $1,915,320.
Decided Feb 24, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing an agreement with the City of San Bruno to provide law enforcement support services to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office Gang Intelligence Unit, for a term beginning November 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028, with an amount not to exceed $240,000.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides additional resources to the Sheriff’s Office for gang‑related investigations, improving public safety.
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 authorizing an agreement with the City of San Bruno to provide law‑enforcement support services to the County Sheriff’s Office Gang Intelligence Unit from November 1 2025 through June 30 2028, up to $240,000.
Decided Feb 24, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Abode Services to continue the Bringing Families Home program, increasing funding by $586,814 for a new total obligation of $1,373,078 and extending the term to June 30, 2027.
What's happening
Why it matters
Supports a program that helps families reunite and transition to stable housing, reducing homelessness.
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 amending the agreement with Abode Services to extend the term to June 30 2027 and increase funding by $586,814, for a new total obligation of $1,373,078 to continue the Bringing Families Home program.
Decided Feb 24, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing an agreement with the City of Half Moon Bay for public safety communications services, commencing July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030, for an amount not to exceed $4,312,564.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides critical communication infrastructure for emergency responders, enhancing public safety.
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 authorizing the President of the Board of Supervisors to execute an agreement with the City of Half Moon Bay for public‑safety communications services from July 1 2025 through June 30 2030, up to $4,312,564.
Decided Feb 24, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing an agreement with Radius Earthwork Inc. for the reconstruction of Eighteenth Avenue and installation of Valley Gutters on Fair Oaks Avenue, for an amount of $2,083,043.85, and permitting change orders up to $208,304.39 and payments up to $2,291,348.24.
What's happening
Why it matters
Upgrades a major roadway, improving traffic flow and safety for drivers and cyclists.
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 authorizing the President to execute an agreement with Radius Earthwork Inc. for the reconstruction of Eighteenth Avenue and installation of valley gutters, with a base amount of $2,083,043.85 and additional change‑order authority up to $208,304.39, and authorized payment up to $2,291,348.24 without further change orders.
Decided Feb 24, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing an agreement with the City of San Mateo to provide law enforcement support services to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office Gang Intelligence Unit, for a term beginning November 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028, with an amount not to exceed $320,000.
What's happening
Why it matters
Strengthens the Sheriff’s ability to combat gang activity, enhancing community safety.
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 authorizing an agreement with the City of San Mateo to provide law‑enforcement support services to the County Sheriff’s Office Gang Intelligence Unit from November 1 2025 through June 30 2028, up to $320,000.
Decided Feb 24, 2026.
The Board considered a recommendation to adopt a new Title 10 building regulations, repealing the old code and adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code and the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code with local amendments.
What's happening
Why it matters
Updated building standards affect construction safety and compliance for developers and homeowners.
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 adopted a new Title 10 building code, repealing the existing ordinance and adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code (Title 24, Parts 1‑12) and the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code with local amendments.
Decided Feb 24, 2026.
The Board will adjourn to closed session to hold a conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation (two cases) and existing litigation (Dimitre Skorinis v. County of San Mateo).
What's happening
Why it matters
Discusses legal matters that could affect county liabilities and policies, which may have future impacts on residents.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Closed session is not open to the public.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Board unanimously approved moving a closed‑session item to after item #15, and then authorized the County Attorney to sign an amicus curiae brief in a case challenging the elimination of birth‑right citizenship, as well as to initiate new litigation that will be publicly disclosed when filed.
Decided Feb 24, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing an agreement with the City and County of San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development for funding to provide comprehensive case management and community‑based services for very low‑income persons with HIV/AIDS, for a term of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, with a not‑to‑exceed amount of $885,781.
What's happening
Why it matters
Supports housing and health services for a vulnerable population, helping reduce homelessness and improve health outcomes.
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 authorizing a contract with the San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to fund comprehensive case management and community‑based services for very low‑income persons with HIV/AIDS, up to $885,781 for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year.
Decided Feb 24, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing a one‑time Measure K grant of up to $50,000 to Middleton Community Road Corporation for engineering and fabrication of Peter’s Creek Bridge.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides funding to improve a local bridge, enhancing transportation safety for drivers and cyclists.
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 adopted a resolution authorizing a one‑time Measure K grant of up to $50,000 to the Middleton Community Road Corporation for partial funding of the engineering and fabrication of Peter’s Creek Bridge, and directed the County Executive to execute the grant agreement.
Decided Feb 24, 2026.
