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File #: 26-142    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Multi-Item Status: Passed
File created: 1/8/2026 Departments: HUMAN RESOURCES
On agenda: 2/24/2026 Final action: 2/24/2026
Title: Recommendation to: A) Adopt a resolution approving STARS Awards recipients; and B) Approve an Appropriation Transfer Request (ATR) in the amount of $45,000 for STARS Award recipients in the General Fund; and C) Approve an Appropriation Transfer Request (ATR) in the amount of $5,000 for unanticipated revenue to the Department of Public Works to facilitate the transfer of STARS Award proceeds from Non-Departmental Services to the Department of Public Works Motor Pool Internal Services Fund.
Sponsors: COUNTY EXECUTIVE, HUMAN RESOURCES
Attachments: 1. 20260224_r_San Mateo County FY 2025 STARS Awards.pdf, 2. 20260224_att_San Mateo County FY 2025 STARS Awards, 3. 20260224_atr_Stars Award General Fund.pdf, 4. 20260224_atr_Stars Award Non-General Fund.pdf
Special Notice / Hearing: None
Vote Required: 4/5ths

To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michael P. Callagy, County Executive
Adam Ely, Assistant County Executive
Michelle Kuka, Interim Human Resources Director
Subject: San Mateo County FY 2024-25 STARS Awards


RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation to:

A) Adopt a resolution approving STARS Awards recipients; and

B) Approve an Appropriation Transfer Request (ATR) in the amount of $45,000 for STARS Award recipients in the General Fund; and

C) Approve an Appropriation Transfer Request (ATR) in the amount of $5,000 for unanticipated revenue to the Department of Public Works to facilitate the transfer of STARS Award proceeds from Non-Departmental Services to the Department of Public Works Motor Pool Internal Services Fund.

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BACKGROUND:
The San Mateo County STARS Awards was established in 2006 to recognize programs for their outstanding contributions to the organization and our community. The program initially began with the Program Performance and Customer Service award categories. In 2008, the Green and Employee Suggestion award categories were added to recognize sustainability efforts and employees that offer innovative ideas that improve County services. In 2016, the Inclusion and Belonging award was added to recognize programs that promote those values in the County workforce.

DISCUSSION:
This year's STARS Awards program was open during the fall of 2025 to recognize successful programs from the prior fiscal year. Thirteen (13) program entries were submitted, and all entries were evaluated by review teams based on established criteria. The programs with the highest score in each category are recommended to receive awards.

The winning programs are listed below, and a full description is attached.


Category
FY 2024-25 Program Award Recipients
Program Performance
In-Home Supportive Services
County Health - Aging and Disability Services ($30,000)
Customer Service
Elysian Short Ter...

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