Board of SupervisorsSan Mateo County
Proclaim El Niño 2026-27 Local Emergency
The Board will consider a resolution declaring a local emergency for the 2026‑27 El Niño season.
Vote scheduled Oct 20Comment deadline Oct 19Oct 20Public Safety
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Police, fire, emergency response, disaster planning, and neighborhood safety.
The Board will consider a resolution declaring a local emergency for the 2026‑27 El Niño season.
City will approve a contract with Towne Ford, Inc. to buy up to nine police patrol SUVs for up to $533,179.44.
City will adopt a resolution to approve an alternate purchasing procedure and a $130,267.84 agreement with Qovo Solutions, Inc. to install security cameras for the Central Park Playground Improvements Project.
Commission will receive an informational report on a potential police station redevelopment and its proposed funding plan.
City representatives will meet with the San Mateo Police Officers’ Association.
The District Attorney and Public Defender will present a report on the lifecycle of a criminal case to the committee.
The committee will hear a verbal report from the Office of Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring (OCLEM) about recent and ongoing activities.
The committee will receive a semi‑annual report from the Office of the Sheriff about the academy, recruitment, and staffing levels.
Custody Health Services and the Behavioral Health Services Department will present a report on medical, mental health, and substance‑use treatment for incarcerated adults.
Council members will meet privately with legal counsel to discuss a pending lawsuit involving the SHIELD Coalition.
The committee is asked to approve a settlement payment of $126,000 to Tammy Lynn Moore.
What's happening
Why it matters
Paying the settlement closes the lawsuit, reduces legal risk, and uses city funds that affect taxpayers.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Government Audit and Oversight Committee meeting on October 15, 2026 at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 250.
Email: monique.crayton@sfgov.org
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The committee voted to recommend approval of a $126,000 settlement of Tammy Lynn Moore’s sidewalk‑injury lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco.
Decided Oct 15, 2026.
The committee is asked to approve a settlement payment of $100,000 to Barbara Kavanagh.
What's happening
Why it matters
The settlement ends the lawsuit, avoids further legal expenses, and uses city funds that impact taxpayers.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Government Audit and Oversight Committee meeting on October 15, 2026 at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 250.
Email: monique.crayton@sfgov.org
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The committee voted to recommend approval of a $100,000 settlement of Barbara Kavanagh’s sidewalk‑injury lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco.
Decided Oct 15, 2026.
The committee is asked to approve a settlement payment of $50,000 to Tami Stewart.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approving the settlement resolves the claim, prevents further litigation costs, and uses city funds that affect taxpayers.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Government Audit and Oversight Committee meeting on October 15, 2026 at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 250.
Email: monique.crayton@sfgov.org
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The committee voted to recommend approval of a $50,000 settlement of Tami Stewart’s street‑injury lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco.
Decided Oct 15, 2026.
Committee will discuss replacing the emergency backup generator at Town Hall.
Cody will give an update on discussions with Alert CA about installing cameras.
Wendy Wiegmann will present findings from the California Child Welfare Indicators Project.
Committee members will review recent updates from the Department of Children and Family Services.
A public hearing will be held on the ordinance.
Council will review proposed changes to ambulance billing and user fees.
The Council will authorize the Mayor to sign the city’s written response to the San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury report on ALPR cameras.
The City Council adopted a proclamation recognizing October 2026 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
The committee will discuss progress on the 2027 Child Abuse Symposium workshop.
Council will receive a report about the partnership between Santa Clara County First 5 and the Child Abuse Prevention Council.
The council will hear a verbal report from the Greater Bay Area Child Abuse Prevention Council Coalition.