Public Safety

What's happening

• The Board authorized Amendment No. 4 to increase the not‑to‑exceed amount for architectural services by $136,461, bringing the total to $2,989,637.
• The contract term remains unchanged.
• The President of the Board is directed to execute the amendment.

Why it matters

Additional funding secures design work needed to complete the new Pescadero Fire Station, enhancing emergency response for the community.

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• The Board approved up to $170,000 in Measure K funds for CORA to operate a safe‑house shelter.
• The grant covers the period July 1 2026 to June 30 2027.

Why it matters

Provides safe housing for survivors of domestic violence in the county.

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• The Board will approve a resolution directing the President to sign a first amendment with Data Vision Group, LLC.
• The amendment covers the Geospatial Threat Reporting Exchange Dashboard for Jan 1 2025‑Dec 31 2027, up to $1,100,000.

Why it matters

It expands the county’s ability to monitor and share threat information, supporting public safety.

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• The Board will authorize the President to sign an agreement with Woodside Fire Protection District for fire protection services to Los Trancos Woods, Vista Verde, and Oak Forrest Court from July 1 2026 to June 30 2028.
• The agreement may cost up to $600,000 and bypasses competitive bidding requirements.
• The Board reaffirms that 33% of annual revenue will be allocated for enhanced fire protection services.

Why it matters

It secures fire protection for the three communities, guarantees funding, and allows faster procurement by waiving bidding rules, enhancing public safety.

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• The Board will approve a resolution allowing the Sheriff to renew interagency agreements through July 31, 2026.
• Each agreement may be up to $500,000, with a total not to exceed $5,857,265, funded by the FY 2024 UASI grant.

Why it matters

It keeps regional intelligence collaboration active, enhancing public safety and using federal grant funds.

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• The Board approved a resolution to fund a Restitution Specialist position with $242,862 from the California Victim Compensation Board for FY 2026‑27 through 2028‑29.

Why it matters

The specialist will help victims receive restitution, improving support for crime victims.

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• The Board will approve an agreement with Crime Scene Cleaners Inc. to provide biohazard clean‑up and sanitation services to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029.
• The contract may be extended up to two additional years, with a maximum cost of $500,000.

Why it matters

Ensuring professional biohazard cleanup protects staff safety and public health during crime scene processing.

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• The Board will approve agreements with Pacific Coast Polygraph and Investigations, Inc. and Lampo Investigations Polygraph to provide pre‑employment polygraph testing from July 1 2026 to June 30 2029.
• The combined contract amount will not exceed $300,000 ($150,000 each).

Why it matters

Polygraph testing helps verify the suitability of new Sheriff’s Office hires, supporting public safety integrity.

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• The board will approve a resolution authorizing a participation and administrative services agreement with the State of California Department of Health Care Services for the Medi‑Cal County Inmate Program.
• The agreement covers the period from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029.

Why it matters

It ensures that incarcerated individuals receive necessary health‑care services while in county custody.

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• The Board will approve an amendment extending the California Highway Patrol support agreement to June 30 2029.
• The amendment raises the maximum fiscal obligation by $136,180.20, up to $252,031.80.

Why it matters

Extending CHP support keeps county law‑enforcement assistance in place and the added funds cover additional services.

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• The Board will formally accept the Sheriff’s Office report on immigration detainers.
• The report is filed under Chapter 2.48 of Title 2 of the County Ordinance Code.

Why it matters

Accepting the report acknowledges the Sheriff’s Office handling of immigration detainer requests, which can affect community trust and law‑enforcement practices.

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• The board ratified a resolution honoring the La Honda Fire Brigade for 73 years of service.
• The resolution was approved by the board.

Why it matters

Recognizes fire brigade contributions, boosts community morale and acknowledges public safety heroes.

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• The board approved a second amendment to the CORA agreement extending it to Dec 31 2027.
• The amendment raises the program’s maximum funding by $381,149, up to $1,181,149 funded by Measure K.

Why it matters

Extending and funding the Domestic Violence Emergency Response Team helps protect survivors and improves community safety.

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• City will approve a two-year reimbursement agreement for juvenile diversion case management services costing $421,001.
• Chief of Police will be authorized to sign the agreement.

Why it matters

Provides case management for at‑risk youth, helping reduce court involvement and support families.

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• The council will authorize the mayor to contract with CDW Government LLC to buy mobile data computers for police patrol cars, costing $67,339.23.

Why it matters

Provides police with updated technology to improve public safety and response efficiency.

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• Council held a public hearing to consider the Gilead Campus Expansion master plan, including a second addendum, mitigation monitoring, a zoning map amendment to allow biotech R&D uses, and a parking agreement with Gilead Sciences.

Why it matters

The project would bring new biotechnology research facilities, jobs, and changes to land use and parking in the Chess Drive area.

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• Legal counsel will discuss three ongoing lawsuits involving the city, including federal and state cases.

Why it matters

Litigation can affect city finances and policy decisions, though details are not public.

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• The Estero Municipal Improvement District will approve a one‑year extension of its rate‑assistance program for water and wastewater customers, ending June 30, 2027.

Why it matters

Continues financial help for qualifying water customers, preventing higher bills.

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• The Board will vote to adopt the County Executive’s recommended budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The budget covers all county departments, special districts and related agencies. This is the main budget approval step before final sign‑off on June 18.

Why it matters

Adopting the budget determines how much money each department receives, affecting services like public safety, health, libraries and transportation for residents.

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