Alameda County, CA

Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council - Land Use

The Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council's Land Use committee will hold a public hearing on three land use items: a variance for a home addition, a site development review to convert a veterinarian hospital into a nail store, and a preliminary discussion of a day care center conversion. The council will also approve minutes from previous meetings and hear public comments.

• Variance PLN2026-00011 for TD Home Builders to allow a 10'6" side yard setback where 20' is required at 5912 Jensen Road
• Site Development Review PLN2026-00070 to convert a veterinarian hospital to a nail store at 2515 Castro Valley Blvd
• Preliminary discussion of PLN2026-00097 to convert a commercial building into a day care center for up to 98 children at 4274 Seven Hills Road
• Approval of minutes from June 8, 2026 and July 13, 2026 meetings

Parks, Recreation, Historical Commission

The Alameda County Parks, Recreation & Historical Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for rehabilitating Whitecotton Cottage at Fairmont Hospital, and vote on forming a subcommittee to advise on the Castro Valley Historical Survey. The agenda also includes informational updates on historic preservation, the Tesla state park proposal, and various historical sites.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for Whitecotton Cottage rehabilitation at 15400 Foothill Boulevard, Castro Valley (APN 80A-238-10)
• Formation of Castro Valley Historical Survey Ad Hoc Subcommittee
• Discussion on potential amendments to Historic Preservation Ordinance
• Discussion on preservation of Center Street Bridge
• Discussion of draft letter on ICE activity at parks and historical sites

Special Meeting - BOS Retreat

This is a special meeting of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, held as a retreat. The board will hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations, potential litigation, existing litigation, and real property negotiations for the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. In open session, the board will hold a work session on team building, priority setting, and operating procedures.

• Closed session: labor negotiations with all labor organizations and unrepresented management
• Closed session: potential litigation (one case initiation, one significant exposure)
• Closed session: existing litigation Esther Goolsby, et al. v. County of Alameda, Case No. 21cv002126
• Closed session: real property negotiations for Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum and Arena Complex (7000 Coliseum Way) with Oakland Acquisition Company, Coliseum Way Partners, and City of Oakland
• Open session work session: team building, priority setting, and operating procedures

Personnel Administration Legislation (PAL) Committee

The Personnel Administration Legislation (PAL) Committee will consider several legislative position requests, including opposing a federal rule on housing eligibility verification, submitting recommendations on a state homeless housing accountability measure, supporting a state budget request for public health disease intervention specialists, and supporting a proposed five percent emergency tax on California billionaires. The committee will also receive updates on federal and state legislation.

• Oppose NPRM FR-6524-P-01 (Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status)
• Submit letter with recommendations on Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Accountability Measure
• Support 4265 – California Department of Public Health Budget Item: Public Health Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) Workforce Investment State Budget Request
• Support a Five Percent Emergency Tax on California Billionaires

West County Board of Zoning Adjustments

The West County Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold public hearings on four property maintenance violations, including overgrown lots and a continued appeal, and will consider a conditional use permit for a new Taco Bell drive-in restaurant. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and take public comments.

• Vacant lot on Ewing Rd, Castro Valley (APN 084D-1250-015-04) — overgrown weeds violation
• Vacant lot on Almond Rd, Castro Valley (APN 084D-1250-014-2) — overgrown weeds violation
• 19584 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley (APN 084B-0555-034-00) — multiple violations including debris, inoperable vehicles, deteriorated fences
• 991 Saint James Court, Cherryland (APN 414-0061-057-02) — continued appeal on lack of heating
• New Taco Bell drive-in at 20200 Hesperian Blvd. (APN 432-0020-030-04) — conditional use permit

Special Meeting - BOS Retreat

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting and retreat focused on team building, priority setting, and operating procedures. The agenda also includes closed session items on labor negotiations, potential and existing litigation, and real property negotiations for the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum and Arena Complex. No public decisions are scheduled in open session beyond the work session.

• Closed session: labor negotiations with all labor organizations and unrepresented management
• Closed session: potential litigation (one case each for initiation and significant exposure)
• Closed session: existing litigation in Esther Goolsby, et al. v. County of Alameda, Case No. 21cv002126
• Closed session: real property negotiations for Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum and Arena Complex (7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland) with three parties
• Open session: Board work session on team building, priority setting, and operating procedures

East County Board of Zoning Adjustments

The East County Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a regular meeting on August 13, 2026, at 1:30 PM in Dublin, CA. The agenda includes open forum, a neighborhood preservation and zoning ordinance abatement item, an alcoholic beverage sale regulation administrative hearing, and approval of minutes from the July 23, 2026 meeting. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the agenda text.

• Neighborhood Preservation and Zoning Ordinance Abatement
• Alcoholic Beverage Sale Regulation Administrative Hearing
• Approval of Minutes from July 23, 2026 meeting

Regular Meeting

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors will consider approving a $200 million appropriation increase in the Measure W special revenue fund, adopt the FY 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan, and approve multiple social services contracts, including amendments for foster youth mentoring, children's services, and older adult meal programs. The agenda also includes closed session items on labor negotiations, potential litigation, and real property negotiations for the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

• $200.0 million increase in Measure W special revenue fund (item 2)
• Adopt FY 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan (item 3)
• $10,007,709 Area Plan funding for aging-in-place services (item 4)
• $1,194,000 foster youth mentor services contract with Alameda County Office of Education (item 5)
• $23,254,298 WestCoast Children's Clinic contract for CSEC services (item 7)

Planning Commission

The Alameda County Planning Commission will discuss eliminating the Site Development Review permit requirement for horse boarding facilities and riding academies, take public testimony, and provide direction to staff on revising the Zoning Ordinance. The commission will also receive an update on the CAL FIRE-funded Unincorporated Urban Forest Plan project and elect a new Chair and Vice Chair. The meeting includes routine items like approval of minutes and public comment periods.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair (action item)
• Discussion on eliminating Site Development Review permit for equestrian uses (boarding stables and riding academies, Zoning Ordinance sections 17.06.030(J) and 17.06.090)
• Update on Unincorporated Urban Forest Plan (UUFP) project, funded by CAL FIRE, including tree inventory and green workforce development
• Approval of minutes from June 15, 2026
• Adjournment in memory of Chair Marc Crawford

Transportation & Planning Committee

The Transportation and Planning Committee will hear two informational items: an update on regional housing policies, including Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) and One Bay Area Grant (OBAG), continued from a previous meeting; and a presentation on the Tri-Valley Multiuse Event Center land transfer. No action is scheduled; these are informational only.

• Regional Housing Policy Update: Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) and One Bay Area Grant (OBAG)
• Tri-Valley Multiuse Event Center Land Transfer presentation by JLL

Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council - General Purpose

The August 17, 2026 general purpose meeting of the Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council has been canceled. The next scheduled meeting is set for September 21, 2026, at the Castro Valley Library.

• August 17, 2026 meeting canceled
• Next meeting: September 21, 2026, 6:00 p.m. at Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Ave

Unincorporated Services Committee

The Unincorporated Services Committee is holding a meeting with two informational items: a briefing on junk fees and an update on the Unincorporated Urban Forest Planning project. No formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of informational presentations and public comment.

• Informational briefing on junk fees by Housing & Community Development Department
• Urban Forest Planning project update by Planning Department
• Public comment period

Eden Area Municipal Advisory Council

The Eden Area Municipal Advisory Council will hear an informational update on the Affordable Housing Production Policies, including a draft financial feasibility report on inclusionary zoning, and will vote on a site development review for two new two-story homes at 19635 Meekland Avenue in Cherryland. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of July 14 minutes, and reports.

• Affordable Housing Production Policies update and draft financial feasibility report (informational)
• Site development review for two 2-story single-family dwellings with garages at 19635 Meekland Avenue, Cherryland (action item)
• Project categorically exempt from CEQA (Class 3, Section 15303)
• Approval of July 14, 2026 meeting minutes

Social Services Committee

The Alameda County Social Services Committee will receive three informational updates: a status report on the Department of Children and Family Services' response to a state auditor's findings, an update on the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program for the 2025-2026 tax season, and a program update from the Workforce Development Board. No action is scheduled; all items are for discussion only.

• Status update #10 on State Auditor's findings for Department of Children and Family Services
• VITA program update for 2025-2026 tax season
• Workforce Development Board program update

Special Meeting - 10 A.M.

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting that is largely procedural, with the main substantive items occurring in closed session. The Board will discuss labor negotiations with all labor organizations, potential and existing litigation, and real property negotiations for the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum and Arena Complex. In open session, they will receive reports on closed session actions and hear updates on the budget, capital improvement plan, Russell City Redress Fund, potential ballot measures, and a social services audit.

• Closed session: labor negotiations with all labor organizations, SEIU Local 1021, and unrepresented management
• Closed session: existing litigation including Esther Goolsby v. County of Alameda and Johnson v. County of Alameda
• Closed session: real property negotiations for Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum and Arena Complex (7000 Coliseum Way) with Oakland Acquisition Company, Coliseum Way Partners, and City of Oakland
• Open session: 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (FY 2027-2031)
• Open session: potential ballot initiatives including Lead CSA Fee Adjustment and Measure D

Special Meeting - 1 P.M.

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors is meeting in special session, with the main business conducted in closed session. The board will discuss labor negotiations with all employee organizations, potential and existing litigation, and the price and terms for the sale of the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum and Arena Complex. In open session, the county counsel will report on closed-session actions, and the board will receive an update on potential ballot initiatives, including initial polling results for a Lead CSA fee adjustment and Measure D.

• Closed session: labor negotiations with all labor organizations, unrepresented management, and SEIU Local 1021
• Closed session: potential litigation (one case each for initiation and significant exposure)
• Closed session: existing litigation including Goolsby v. County, Johnson v. County, Chew v. County, and Estate of Magana v. County
• Closed session: real property negotiation for Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum (7000 Coliseum Way) with Oakland Acquisition Company, Coliseum Way Partners, and City of Oakland
• Open session: update on potential ballot initiatives including Lead CSA fee adjustment and Measure D

Joint Health & Public Protection Committee

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors' Joint Health & Public Protection Committee is meeting to receive informational updates on three behavioral health topics: the Behavioral Health Advisory Board's 2026 report, the Care Court implementation, and the status of Senate Bill 43 (SB 43) implementation. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are informational.

• Behavioral Health Advisory Board 2026 Update
• Care Court Update
• Senate Bill 43 (SB 43) Implementation Update

Agriculture Advisory Committee

The Alameda County Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several informational items, including the status of a proposed proclamation for the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralism, a report on a presentation to the Board Transportation & Planning Committee about trail priorities on Alameda-Tesla property, and updates on exploring limited subdivision of large agricultural parcels. Staff will also provide an update on the process for developing General Plan and Zoning Ordinance amendments related to commercial solar and battery energy storage systems. The committee will also welcome a new ex officio member and note vacancies.

• Update on AAC recommendation for BOS proclamation recognizing International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralism (scheduled for 8/4/26 BOS hearing)
• Report on Chair's June 1, 2026 presentation to Board Transportation & Planning Committee regarding Alameda-Tesla property trails priorities
• Update from ad hoc subcommittee on limited subdivision of large agricultural parcels
• Update on process/timeline for General Plan and Zoning Ordinance amendments for Commercial Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Welcome new ex officio member Paula Checchi, Ph.D, Dean of STEM, Las Positas College; vacancies noted in several committee seats

Personnel, Administration, Legislation (PAL) Committee

The Alameda County Personnel/Administration/Legislation (PAL) Committee will receive legislative updates and take action on three state budget position requests. The committee will consider opposing reductions to services for older adults and adult victims of abuse, and supporting investments in child welfare services and a pilot project to protect health coverage access.

• Oppose Governor's Budget May Revision reductions to critical services for older adults and adult victims of abuse/neglect
• Support Child Welfare Services investments in Governor's Budget May Revision
• Support 2-year pilot project to protect health coverage gains (PATH)
• Legislative updates from CJ Lake and Full Moon Strategies

Health Committee

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors' Health Committee will hear an update on the county's Healthy Schools and Communities initiative and consider two draft ordinances: one prohibiting the sale of nitrous oxide and related devices, and another prohibiting the sale of kratom and 7-hydroxymitagynine (7-OH) products. These are action items, meaning the committee may vote to recommend them to the full Board of Supervisors. The meeting is open for public comment on each item.

• Draft ordinance prohibiting sale of nitrous oxide and nitrous oxide devices
• Draft ordinance prohibiting sale of kratom and 7-hydroxymitagynine (7-OH) products
• Informational update on Alameda County Health's Healthy Schools and Communities initiative

Integrated Pest Management Committee (CANCELLED)

This meeting of the Integrated Pest Management Committee was cancelled. The agenda would have included departmental updates on pest management programs, a discussion of the Monsanto glyphosate settlement, and updates from the Alameda-Contra Costa Weed Management Area and state pesticide regulators. No decisions were made.

• Meeting cancelled
• Departmental IPM program updates (roundtable)
• Monsanto Glyphosate/RoundUp settlement update
• Alameda-Contra Costa Weed Management Area activities update
• California Department of Pesticide Regulatory Affairs updates

East County Board of Zoning Adjustments

The East County Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a regular meeting with one action item: a vote on a conditional use permit renewal for an existing telecommunications facility at Ames St. and Raymond Rd in the unincorporated Livermore area. The board will also elect a chair and vice-chair, approve minutes from a previous meeting, and take public comments. The meeting is open for in-person and remote participation.

• Conditional Use Permit renewal (PLN2026-00053) for Network Connex/Verizon with T-Mobile co-location at Ames St. and Raymond Rd, Livermore, APN 099B-5300-007-00
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of minutes from May 14, 2026 meeting
• Public comment and open forum periods

Personnel Administration Legislation (PAL) Committee

The Personnel/Administration/Legislation (PAL) Committee of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors will meet to receive legislative updates from consultants and take action on a federal rule. The committee will consider a recommendation to oppose CMS-2454-IFC, an interim final rule that would impose a community engagement requirement for certain Medicaid recipients, as requested by county agencies.

• Action item: Oppose CMS-2454-IFC (Medicaid community engagement requirement)
• Federal legislative update from The Picard Group
• State legislative update from Full Moon Strategies

Sunol Citizens Advisory Council - Special Meeting

The Sunol Citizens Advisory Council is holding a special meeting to hear reports from law enforcement and fire agencies, receive progress updates from workgroups, and take action on several items. Key actions include a second reading for $29,382.51 to fund four permanent wayfinding signs, a first reading for $1,000 to support a business guild event, and approval of a letter to Caltrans about protecting the Sunol Water Temple Gates. The council will also receive updates on garbage service expansion, emergency communications, and the Arroyo de la Laguna bridge reconstruction.

• Request for $29,382.51 from Community Improvement Fund for four permanent wayfinding signs (second reading)
• Request for $1,000 from Community Improvement Fund for Sunol Business Guild event 'A Stroll in Sunol' (first reading)
• Review and approve letter to Caltrans to protect Sunol Water Temple Gates
• Update on Pleasanton Garbage Service expansion in Sunol due to SB 1383
• Update on Arroyo de la Laguna bridge reconstruction, including weekend closure in August

Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council - General Purpose

The Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council is holding its regular meeting with public comment, minutes approval, and informational items. The main substantive item is a presentation from AC Transit on agency deficit projections and potential service and workforce reductions. Other items include councilmember introductions and a community update on the Castro Valley Car Show.

• AC Transit budget & service update: deficit projections and potential service/workforce reductions
• Community update on the Castro Valley Car Show by Craig Semmelmeyer, President, Castro Valley Rotary
• Approval of minutes from May 18, 2026
• Councilmember introductions

West County Board of Zoning Adjustments

The West County Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold hearings on four properties cited for violations of Alameda County's Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance, including trash, debris, inoperable vehicles, and overgrown vegetation. Staff recommends declaring each property a public nuisance and requiring abatement. The board will also take public comment and consider minutes from the previous meeting.

• 18245 Standish Ave, Cherryland: appeal of violations for trash/debris and inoperable vehicles; staff recommends denial and abatement
• 855 Via Bregani, San Lorenzo: overgrown weeds and vegetation obstructing sidewalk; staff recommends abatement
• 17028 Rolando Ave, Castro Valley: overgrown vegetation, inoperable vehicles, vehicles on unapproved surfaces; staff recommends abatement and continued fines
• 16961 President Drive, San Leandro: overgrown weeds, trash, broken window, unsafe stairs at fire-damaged house; staff recommends abatement and/or fines

Procurement & Contracting Policy Committee

The Procurement and Contracting Policy Committee will receive informational updates on county procurement and contracting, including a report covering January 1 to March 31, 2026, and a 12-month outlook. It will also discuss local business contracting under Measure A1. No formal decisions are scheduled; items are informational.

• Procurement and Contracting Report, Jan 1 – Mar 31, 2026
• 12-Month Outlook presented by Procurement Administrator
• Measure A1 – Local Business Contracting discussion

Elections Commission Meeting - July 16, 2026

The Alameda County Elections Commission will consider approving draft revisions to its operating rules and procedures, and a draft June post-election assessment for submission to the Board of Supervisors. The commission will also hear about the Registrar of Voters' protocols for responding to email inquiries and the Public Record Act request portal, and may provide recommendations. Committee reports cover voting participation in Oakland Districts 6 & 7, youth participation, and election budgeting fee schedules.

• Approve draft revisions to commission rules and procedures (Attachment pp. 9-25)
• Approve draft June post-election assessment for Board of Supervisors (Attachment pp. 26-28)
• Discuss ROV protocols for responding to email inquiries and possible recommendations
• Discuss ROV Public Record Act request portal and possible recommendations
• Special report on temporary election workers at vote centers (Attachment pp. 29-40)

Altamont Landfill Open Space Advisory Committee

The Altamont Landfill Open Space Advisory Committee will consider removing a link to its Land Conservation Prioritization mapping tool from its public website to comply with ADA/WCAG 2.0 accessibility requirements, limiting the tool to internal use. The committee will also receive updates on a field trip to review priority areas, an east-west trail concept, the Tesla Park state planning process, and available funding balances.

• Consider removing Land Conservation Prioritization mapping tool link from public website for ADA/WCAG 2.0 compliance
• Update on field trip to review 2016 ALOSC Eastern and Western priority areas
• Presentation on east-west trail concept 'Closing Gaps in the Murray Township Untrailed Zone'
• Update on state planning process for Tesla Park
• Fund balance as of June 30, 2026: $21,505,152.80 (Eastern), $3,838,031.80 (Western)

Together for All Ad Hoc Committee