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The Board will adopt a resolution authorizing a second amendment to the agreement with the City of San Mateo for personnel support to the County Gun Relinquishment Task Force.
The Board will adopt a resolution authorizing a one‑time Measure K grant of up to $125,000 to the Town of Woodside.
The County Executive proposes corrections to identified tax rolls.
The board is asked to consider transferring $452,000 from Measure K reserves to the Department of Emergency Management.
The Board will vote to adopt a resolution amending Master Salary Resolution 081981.
A report recommends denying non‑culpable claims.
A public hearing will be held to discuss a resolution amending the fee schedule for farm labor housing water system permits.
The Treasurer‑Tax Collector will provide a public comment update.
The board is considering amending the agreement with Nine Lives Foundation for the county’s Spay/Neuter Voucher Program.
The board will vote to approve corrections to the county’s identified tax rolls.
The board is asked to adopt a resolution authorizing the County Health chief to accept $492,945.23 in California Department of Health Care Services funds administered by Sierra Health Foundation for Proposition 36.
A staff memo recommends denying non‑culpable claims.
Measure K proposes transferring $452,000 from the Measure K Reserves to the Department of Emergency Management.
Adds one position, deletes one position, and reclassifies seven positions.
A public hearing will be held to discuss a resolution amending the fee schedule for water system permits for farm labor housing.
Board will hear a presentation from Treasurer‑Tax Collector Sandie Arnott.
The Board will consider a resolution to award up to $125,000 from Measure K funds to the Town of Woodside for enhanced traffic enforcement west of I‑280 on Highways 84, 35, and 9.
The board is considering a resolution to amend the district‑discretionary Measure K grant agreement with Los Altos Mountain View Community Foundation.
The board will adopt resolutions revising the FY 2026‑27 budget expenditures.
The Board adopted a resolution to authorize a contract with Baker Places, Inc. to provide adult crisis residential services from August 25 2026 through June 30 2029.
What's happening
Why it matters
The agreement will provide critical housing and support for adults experiencing crisis, improving community safety and health outcomes.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In‑person at 500 County Center or via Zoom (link provided).
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments indicating the agenda item before 5:00 p.m. on August 24, 2026.
Decision update
The Board continued the resolution authorizing an agreement with Baker Places, Inc. for adult crisis residential services from Aug 25 2026 through Jun 30 2029, up to $8,316,934.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution approving an amendment that lets the San Mateo County In‑Home Supportive Services Public Authority participate in CalPERS.
What's happening
Why it matters
Participation in CalPERS affects retirement benefits and financial obligations for IHSS employees and county taxpayers.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In‑person at 500 County Center or via Zoom (link provided).
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments indicating the agenda item before 5:00 p.m. on August 24, 2026.
Decision update
The Board adopted a resolution approving an amendment to the IHSS Public Authority agreement to permit participation in CalPERS.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution confirming and approving a $2.5 million local match from the county’s opioid settlement funds for Horizon Services’ 69‑bed Palm Recovery Center in Burlingame.
What's happening
Why it matters
The funding enables construction of a new behavioral‑health facility that will treat opioid addiction and address unmet community needs.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In‑person at 500 County Center or via Zoom (link provided).
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments indicating the agenda item before 5:00 p.m. on August 24, 2026.
Decision update
The Board adopted a resolution confirming a $2.5 million local match from opioid settlement funds for the Palm Recovery Center project and authorizing the County Health Chief to negotiate and execute the necessary funding agreements.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing an amendment to Master Salary Resolution 081981.
What's happening
Why it matters
Changing the salary structure affects county staffing and payroll costs, influencing how taxpayer dollars are allocated for county services.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In‑person at 500 County Center, 1st Floor, Redwood City, or via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/85158697628
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments with the agenda item number to boardfeedback@smcgov.org by 5:00 p.m. on August 10 2026.
Decision update
The item “Amendment to Master Salary Resolution for position changes” was approved.
Decided Aug 11, 2026.
The board will approve multiple Appropriation Transfer Requests moving a total of $6,253,331 from various county accounts to other accounts as specified in the submitted memoranda.
