Special Notice / Hearing: Publication (3 weeks)
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michael P. Callagy, County Executive
Subject: Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Acquisition of 1501-1521 Bayshore Highway, 1533-1545 Bayshore Highway, and 818-826 Mahler Road, in Burlingame
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution:
A) Declaring the Board of Supervisors' intent to purchase the real property described as 1501-1521 Bayshore Highway, 1533-1545 Bayshore Highway, and 818-826 Mahler Road, in Burlingame, identified as San Mateo County Assessor's Parcel Number 026-321-440 ("Property"), for a total purchase price of $13,000,000; and
B) Authorizing the President of the Board of Supervisors to execute a Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement and Escrow Instructions ("Agreement"), with the owner of the Property, The Lovotti Family Trust ("Seller"), for the County's acquisition of the Property; and
C) Authorizing the County Executive or their designee to execute the Certificate of Acceptance upon satisfaction of certain conditions in escrow, to be recorded with the grant deed transferring title to the Property to the County, as well as an Assignment of Leases and any and all notices, escrow instructions, and documents required to facilitate the purposes of the Agreement.
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BACKGROUND:
The San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Division ("BHRS") lost a key component of its substance use continuum of care when its 14-bed Sobering Center closed in May 2025, creating significant strain on law enforcement, hospitals, and community member seeking safe stabilization. This sobering station, previously operated by Star Vista, was in operation for many years at 818-826 Mahler, until StarVista went out of business. This location is convenient and centrally located for police agencies. It is believed the sobering station could be reopened within months of purchase.
Additionally there is a need in the community for...
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