Public Safety

What's happening

• The Board will adopt an ordinance adding Chapter 4.128 to the County Code, prohibiting the sale and distribution of kratom and 7‑hydroxymitragynine products.

Why it matters

Aims to protect public health by restricting potentially harmful substances.

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• Supervisors will adopt a resolution authorizing the County Executive to accept a $152,650 grant from CAL FIRE and approve an appropriation transfer to fund new equipment for wildfire risk‑reduction fuel‑treatment projects.

Why it matters

Provides needed resources to improve wildfire mitigation and protect communities.

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• The Board will adopt a resolution to buy parcels at 1501‑1521 Bayshore Highway, 1533‑1545 Bayshore Highway, and 818‑826 Mahler Road in Burlingame for $13,000,000. The President will be authorized to sign the purchase agreement.

Why it matters

Acquiring the land gives the county control over future development or public use, affecting nearby residents and taxpayers.

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• The Board will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision on a permit to legalize a cargo container storage building, pond, and water tank at 350 Madera Lane, then vote to deny the appeal and adopt the original study.

Why it matters

The decision will determine whether the existing structures can remain, affecting land use, environmental impacts, and nearby property owners.

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• The Board will adopt a resolution directing the Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement and the Environmental Health Services Division to enforce final labor law judgments through the food service permitting process.

Why it matters

Strengthens enforcement of labor standards for food‑service businesses, protecting workers.

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• The Board will adopt resolutions to (1) authorize a $5,500,000 financing agreement for the airport building replacement, (2) approve a $10,340,000 construction contract with SC Builders, Inc., and (3) allow change‑order payments up to $1,034,000 and up to $11,374,000 for adjustments, plus an ATR of $5,500,000 to fund the project.

Why it matters

Replaces the aging Skyway Road building at San Carlos Airport, improving airport facilities for travelers and staff.

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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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• 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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