Public Safety

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• Staff will present an update on the city’s emergency preparedness efforts.

Why it matters

Keeping the community informed helps residents understand safety measures and preparedness plans.

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• Board will adopt a resolution modifying the General Assistance Program rules to set a six‑month aid limit within a twelve‑month period for recipients determined employable.

Why it matters

Creates clearer eligibility rules for assistance recipients.

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• Board will vote to accept the FY 2025‑26 County Mid‑Year Budget Update and approve an appropriation transfer of $831,829 to fund eight positions in the Sheriff’s and District Attorney’s offices for a Human Trafficking Taskforce, Family Justice Center, and increased crime‑lab demand.

Why it matters

Provides resources to combat human trafficking and improve public safety.

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• Board will adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to prepare plans and specifications for maintenance projects that have short design lead times, are not controversial, and do not require new grant approvals, and to advertise for bids.

Why it matters

Ensures timely upkeep of county infrastructure.

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• The Board entered closed session to discuss ongoing litigation, including AIXTEK v. County, Eaton v. County, Jane Doe v. County, and a U.S. District Court case (3:25‑cv‑11087).

Why it matters

Provides oversight of legal matters that could affect County liabilities and policies.

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• The Board adopted a resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the California Department of Justice to receive FY 2025 Tobacco Grant funds for the Sheriff’s Office, up to $96,276.

Why it matters

Provides funding for tobacco‑related public‑health enforcement activities.

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• Supervisor Lisa Gauthier presented a proclamation naming January 2026 as Blood Donation Month. The Board adopted the proclamation.

Why it matters

Encourages residents to donate blood, helping hospitals maintain adequate supplies.

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• Supervisors Jackie Speier and Ray Mueller presented a proclamation naming January 2026 as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The Board adopted the proclamation.

Why it matters

Raises community awareness and encourages coordinated efforts to prevent human trafficking.

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• The Board will adopt a resolution authorizing amendments to agreements with Epic Systems Corporation and Epic Hosting LLC to expand the county’s electronic health record system to additional divisions, increasing fiscal obligations by $21,620,589 and $2,983,000 respectively.

Why it matters

The expansion will improve health data sharing and patient care across more county health services.

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• The Board will adopt a resolution to award a one‑time Measure K grant of up to $50,000 to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) San Mateo County to expand free mental‑health education and support programs.

Why it matters

Funding will increase access to evidence‑based mental‑health resources for residents across the county.

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• The commission will recommend to City Council the creation of a no‑stopping zone on the south side of Pierce Road between Carlton Avenue and Del Norte Avenue. Staff report notes the street serves schools and community centers and that removing parking on the south side would free space for bike facilities.

Why it matters

A no‑stop zone would improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists, support a future bike lane, and reduce conflicts on a high‑collision corridor identified in the Vision Zero Action Plan.

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• The commission will recommend replacing the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program with a new Slow Streets Program. The program removes the petition requirement, uses data‑driven criteria, and aims to streamline traffic‑calming projects.

Why it matters

The new program will make it easier for residents to request safety improvements, ensure equitable access, and speed up implementation of traffic‑calming measures.

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• The Board approved a one‑time grant of up to $100,000 to the Ariana Mae Hatami Foundation. The money will establish scholarship endowments for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.

Why it matters

Scholarships help survivors pursue education and rebuild their lives, promoting safety and economic stability.

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• The Board adopted a resolution expressing strong opposition to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s proposed 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program and directed the President to submit a comment letter.

Why it matters

Opposing offshore drilling helps protect coastal environments and local economies that depend on tourism and fishing.

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• The Board approved a one‑time grant of up to $10,000 to Empowerment Through Action. The money will support the Empower San Mateo initiative to build community resource centers.

Why it matters

Resource centers provide services such as job training, health information, and social support, benefiting local residents.

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• The Board reappointed Kenneth Tai, M.D. and Amira Elbeshbeshy to the San Mateo Health Commission for four‑year terms ending December 31, 2029.

Why it matters

The Health Commission guides county health policies, impacting public health services and programs.

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