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Meeting Summary
The Board of Supervisors meeting on March 10, 2026 focused primarily on a contentious proposed e-conveyance safety ordinance sponsored by Supervisors Speer and Mueller, which was ultimately continued for further stakeholder outreach and amendments. The board also accepted the Measure K Oversight Committee's annual report showing $115 million in revenue and 65.5% of performance measures meeting targets, and approved a $4.5 million increase to Our Common Ground's substance use treatment contract due to increased utilization.
Key Decisions (6)
Third Amendment to Our Common Ground Substance Use Services Agreement
Board approved a $4.5 million increase to the agreement with Our Common Ground for substance use services including detox, contingency management, outpatient, and residential treatment. Total contract value increased due to shift from CalAIM payment reform to fee-for-service and significant increase in client utilization. In FY24-25, 57 clients enrolled in contingency management with 99% negative urine tests, 78 individuals went to detox with 6% readmission rate, and 166 were admitted to residential program with 9% readmission rate.
E-Conveyance Safety Ordinance
Proposed ordinance to regulate electric bicycles, scooters, skateboards and similar devices in unincorporated areas. Would prohibit unsafe operation, sidewalk riding, and establish fines of $100-$500 with diversion options for minors. Sponsored by Supervisors Speer and Mueller following two fatal e-bike related accidents in the county. Item was continued after concerns raised about lack of stakeholder outreach to bicycle coalitions, unclear distinction between legal e-bikes and illegal e-motos, absence of diversion program, and need for public health department involvement.
Measure K Oversight Committee Annual Report FY24-25
Board accepted the annual report showing Measure K generated approximately $115 million in revenue (1% decrease from prior year) with $110 million in expenditures. Total budget was $272.7 million with difference reflecting funds obligated for affordable housing and capital projects in progress. 65.5% of performance measures met targets across all service initiatives. Report highlighted 36 capital projects at various stages including North County Wellness Center ($10 million), Hiku Crossing (225 affordable apartments), and Middlefield Junction reconstruction.
Creation of Legislative Program Subcommittee
Board created a subcommittee consisting of President Corso and Vice President Mueller to work on modernizing the county's legislative advocacy process, including how the board engages with state and federal legislation and evaluates lobbyist effectiveness.
Proclamation Honoring Nancy McGee
Board approved proclamation declaring March 10 as Nancy McGee Day in San Mateo County, honoring the retiring San Mateo County Superintendent of Schools for over 30 years of service including leadership on the Big Lift early education program, Coalition for Safe Schools and Communities, and COVID-19 response.
Initiation of Two Litigation Matters
Board approved initiation of two different items of litigation in San Mateo County Superior Court. Details to be made public when actions are initiated.
Development Activity (6)
North County Wellness Center
Multi-service health facility with primary and pediatric care, dental and vision clinics, behavioral health and treatment services. $10 million of Measure K funds utilized. Close proximity to BART and SamTrans.
Hiku Crossing
225 affordable apartments for individuals and families earning 30-80% of area median income. Residents include formerly homeless, those with intellectual/developmental disabilities, low-income families, and public sector workers. One of largest affordable housing projects in county to date.
Middlefield Junction
179 affordable units with community amenities including courtyards, resident lounge, and childcare. Reconstruction following June 2024 fire. Some work remaining pending rail and lights completion.
Flood Park Renovation
21-acre site renovation including basketball, tennis, pickleball, and sand volleyball courts, multi-use sports field, bike pump track, updated picnic areas, and rebuilt restrooms and facilities.
Pescadero Fire Station
Fire station in planning phase, currently at bid stage. Has not broken ground.
Stone Pine Project
Capital project with remaining work being finalized.
Market Signals (6)
Housing Demand
County has approximately $85 million obligated for eight affordable housing projects that have not yet fully secured funding, indicating strong pipeline of affordable housing development.
Housing Demand
Pescadero Municipal Advisory Council formed housing element task force to support county work on special needs items advancing affordable farm labor and workforce housing on South Coast.
Commercial Demand
North Fair Oaks residents opposing Sports House expansion and Synapse School second campus proposal citing traffic congestion, with North Fair Oaks Council rejecting the proposal.
Infrastructure
Coast side lacks any hospital facility or medical clinic, identified as significant gap during supervisor visit to the area.
Sentiment
Multiple residents expressed concerns about county's ability to maintain services given potential federal funding cuts of $2.4 billion in current budget year rising to $12 billion by 2030.
Housing Demand
Navigation center resident testified about need for more very low income housing units, noting people cycling between shelters cannot afford even low-income housing options.