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Meeting Summary
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors meeting on January 27, 2026 focused heavily on federal HR1 impacts to safety net programs, with HSA projecting $2.6M in FY26-27 costs rising to $4-12M annually, and County Health estimating $24.9M in FY26-27 losses. The board approved a $62M job order contract for facilities maintenance across eight trade categories, authorized Epic electronic health record Phase 2 implementation with 35 permanent positions, and adopted a $3.3M agreement with Peregrine Technologies for law enforcement data sharing across all 20 county police agencies.
Key Decisions (6)
Job Order Contracts for Facilities Maintenance
Authorized $62M in job order contracts across eight trade categories (general construction, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, flooring, hazardous materials, roofing, air systems) with multiple contractors. Only one bid received for hazardous materials, flooring, and plumbing categories.
Epic Electronic Health Record Phase 2 Implementation
Authorized amendment to Epic agreement for Phase 2 implementation covering behavioral health, aging and disability services, family health services, health coverage unit, and public health lab. Includes 35 permanent positions (17 converting from limited term, 18 new) and $29M not-to-exceed for temporary staffing through CTG.
Peregrine Technologies Law Enforcement Data Platform
Authorized $3.3M agreement with Peregrine Technologies for data management platform connecting all 20 San Mateo County police agencies. County pays for first 18 months; municipalities responsible for optional one-year extensions. Platform integrates existing data sources including police reports, CAD data, license plate readers, and drone data.
CalPERS Survivor Benefits Procedural Amendment
Adopted resolution completing CalPERS procedural requirements under Section 218 of Social Security Act for IHSS Public Authority employees. Transfers survivor benefits management from CalPERS to Social Security Administration following 2021 employee election to participate in Social Security.
Measure K Grant - Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition
Approved $28,000 Measure K discretionary grant to Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition for San Mateo Transportation Justice Academy program in partnership with El Concilio of San Mateo County. Program targets historically underrepresented communities in North Central San Mateo.
Measure K Grant - NAMI San Mateo County
Approved $50,000 Measure K district discretionary grant to NAMI San Mateo County for operating support including education programs, peer support groups, and public awareness efforts. Organization reaches over 7,000 residents annually with programs in English and Spanish.
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Federal HR1 changes expected to increase homelessness among older adults, identified as fastest growing demographic in county homelessness system, due to Medi-Cal coverage losses leading to medical bankruptcy.
Commercial Demand
Tourism bureau reports hotels 3-4x ahead of booking pace compared to previous year due to Super Bowl, with 6 hotels receiving direct NFL room blocks.
Infrastructure
County investing $62M in facilities maintenance through job order contracts, with $103M in capital improvement projects currently on approved list.
Sentiment
Tourism bureau CEO reports 750,000 visitors to Filoli in 2024, making it county's top tourist attraction, with plans for expanded parking and trail access requiring county support for unincorporated area regulations.