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Alameda County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - October 28, 2025

Board of Supervisors — Tuesday, October 28, 2025
BodyAlameda County, California
SessionBoard of Supervisors
DateTuesday, October 28, 2025
StatusFILED
Video Record
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:08

Recording in progress.

0:11

Good morning, everyone.

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I'm gonna call the Board of Supervisors regular meeting of October 28th, 2025 is now in session.

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Speakers joining the meeting via teleconference.

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Please unmute your microphone.

0:26

Will the Kirk the excuse me?

0:29

Will the clerk please call the roll call?

0:31

Supervisor Marquez.

0:33

Present.

0:34

Supervisor Tam, excuse Supervisor Miley.

0:37

Supervisor Fortunatabas.

0:39

Present.

0:39

President Halbert, excused.

0:41

We have a quorum.

0:42

Thank you so much.

0:44

Those that would like to please stand and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance.

1:08

Thank you.

1:08

The Board of Supervisors welcomes you to its meetings.

1:12

The board allows in-person and remote observation and participation by members of the public at its meetings.

1:19

The County of Alameda recognizes the important and invaluable role of public participation and government.

1:26

Please be reminded that disruptive conduct that renders orderly conduct of the meeting unfeasible will not be tolerated.

1:33

This includes disruptive conduct that may occur through public comment.

1:38

The chair will order the removal of individuals who are willfully disrupting the meeting so that the meeting may continue in an orderly manner.

1:46

For those attending the meeting in person, if you would like to speak on an item on the agenda during public input, please submit a speaker card to the clerk so your name can be called to speak at the appropriate place on the agenda.

2:00

The clerk will now provide brief instructions on how to verbally participate in public comment through online teleconferencing.

2:09

Detailed instructions are provided in the teleconferencing guidelines.

2:13

A link to the document is included in today's agenda.

2:16

If you are joining the meeting using a computer, use the button at the bottom of your screen to raise your right your hand to request to speak.

2:24

When called to speak, please unmute your microphone and state your name.

2:28

If you are calling in, dial star nine to raise your hand to speak.

2:31

When you are called to speak, the host will enable you to speak.

2:35

If you decide not to speak, notify the clerk when your call is unmuted, or you may simply hang up and dial back into the meetings.

2:41

As a reminder, you may always just observe the meeting without participating by clicking on the view now link on the county's webpage at ACGov.org.

2:51

When called, you will have two minutes to speak.

2:53

Please limit your remarks to the time allocated.

2:56

Public comment will generally alternate between in-person and online speakers as determined by the president of the board and subject to overall time limits.

3:05

Thank you.

3:06

Thank you, Clerk.

3:08

Um, I do have a statement from our uh vice chair of the board, vice president Tam.

3:15

Um I'd like to read it into the record.

3:18

Um the recent state audit of the Alameda County's Department of Children and Family Services, CFS, exposes some very serious issues that need to be corrected.

3:29

After receiving the report, the board of supervisors ask that Andrea Ford, Director of Social Services Agency, and Michelle Love, Assistant Agency Director, Department of Children and Family Services, report monthly at the board's work session meeting on the steps they have taken to correct the problems highlighted in the audit.

3:48

In addition, Supervisor TAM as chair of the board social services committee will be meeting monthly with Ms.

3:54

Ford, agency director.

3:57

Her quote is we are failing the most at risk children of Alameda County, stated TAM.

4:02

The children who are responsible for the children who we are responsible for have been neglected and abused by those whom they relied upon to protect them.

4:12

We cannot allow our county system to fail them again.

4:16

Again, that is a statement I'm reading into the record on behalf of Supervisor TAM, and just want to note for the public's information.

4:23

Um there was a press release yesterday by Senator Dr.

4:26

Aisha Wahab, and just want the public to know that uh the county takes the findings of the report seriously.

4:33

The report was published on September 23rd.

4:36

We were briefed on the item in a public meeting on October 7th, and that item will be coming back to us on November 28th, meeting the required 60 day deadline for the county to respond to the state with respect to our um recommendations to mitigate the findings.

4:55

So wanted to state that um for the public's record.

4:59

If they're interested in viewing that meeting, they could go back and review the meeting that took place on October 7th.

5:06

Um are there any other colleagues that would like to make a statement at this time?

5:11

Supervisor Mellon.

5:13

Um Chairman, yes, I'd like to adjourn today's meeting in memory of uh Bill Patterson, and at the time I'll make some remarks.

5:23

Okay, thank you.

5:25

Thank you.

5:25

Well now move on to the next item on our agenda, which is the um let's see here.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Homelessness██████████████14%
Food Security████████████12%
Community Engagement████████████12%
Immigration Policy█████████9%
Fiscal Sustainability████████8%
Veterans Services████████8%
Budget Equity Analysis████████8%
Procedural██████6%
Arts And Culture█████5%
Summary of Proceedings

Alameda County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - October 28, 2025

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors held its regular meeting on October 28, 2025, beginning at 9:30 AM. The meeting included discussion and votes on consent calendar items, a mass motion for routine items, and two major discussion items (20 and 47) concerning shelter system reforms and Measure W essential services funding. The board also adopted several ordinances, issued proclamations for Veterans Day and Filipino American History Month, and received public comments on the Ethical Investment Policy and other topics. Closed session settlements were reported. Due to only three supervisors being present, all items requiring a four-fifths vote were continued to a 2:00 PM special meeting.

Consent Calendar

  • Items 79 through 85 were approved unanimously (3-0, with two supervisors excused).
  • A mass motion covering items 2-6, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19, 27, 28, 30-32, 34, 37, 43, 44, 46, 48, 49, 51-54, 57-65, 68-76 was also approved unanimously (3-0).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Robert Payden (item 47) expressed gratitude for the Biobex program, stating it helps manage his blood pressure and health.
  • Carmen Alvarez (Saba Grocers, item 47) thanked the board for the $10 million allocation for food security, noting the need in underserved communities and urging approval.
  • Simeu Ramey (human rights) opposed giving foreign aid, called for a military hospital in Oakland, and advocated for homeless and senior citizen facilities.
  • Becky (item 81) requested that item 81 (waiver of term limits to reappoint Chuck Moore to the Agricultural Fair Association Board) be pulled for separate discussion or vote, citing Mr. Moore's opposition to county plans.
  • Reggie Young (Alameda County Community Food Bank, item 47) thanked the board for food security funding, noting the federal shutdown's impact on CalFresh and the need for continued support.
  • Mary Roberts (Veterans Day) supported the proclamation but urged the board to adopt resolutions against the current federal administration's actions that she argued undermine democracy.
  • Tim Drew, Francois Long, Cameron Joe, and Sarah Dorman (all on non-agenda items) urged the board to implement the Ethical Investment Policy without further delay, criticizing the finance committee review as redundant and disrespectful of the established process.
  • Bruce Doogie asked the board to confirm commute-hour bike lanes on Somerset, citing a request by Supervisor Miley and concerns about lack of response.

Discussion Items

  • Item 20 – Shelter System Bednight Rate and Transition

    • Anika Chadry (Interim Director, AC Health) and Andrea Ford (Director, Social Services Agency) presented a plan to augment current emergency shelter contracts to bridge cost gaps and transition administration of the 751 emergency shelter beds from SSA to AC Health's Housing and Homelessness Team by January 2027. The goal is to develop uniform shelter standards with input from people with lived experience.
    • Supervisor Marquez requested that future updates include the context of prior stopgap funding and coordination with probation.
    • The board approved the direction for staff to proceed with contract amendments and return for future approvals.

  • Item 47 – Measure W Essential Services Fund Allocations

    • Staff recap: total Measure W revenue estimated at $1.83 billion, with $1.4 billion for the Home Together Fund, $258 million for Essential County Services Fund, and a $170 million prudent reserve. For 2025-26, the board had already approved $75.3 million in investments. The item before the board added $10.95 million in one-time supplemental allocations, including:
      • $450,000 for interim coordination of immigrant and refugee services (Social Services Agency).
      • $1.7 million for Senior Services Coalition Meals.
      • $8.3 million for Alameda County Community Food Bank for food procurement and distribution.
      • $500,000 for support services for the IDD community.
    • Discussion included the federal shutdown's impact on CalFresh benefits for November 2025. Andrea Ford stated that SSA is partnering with the food bank to set up pop-up food distributions at county offices twice per week.
    • Supervisor Fortunato Bas emphasized the need for a five-year strategic plan and a memo detailing all food security investments since June 2025.
    • The board approved the allocations and directed staff to solicit proposals and return for contract approvals.

  • Ordinances (Items 7, 42, 50, 67)

    • Item 7: Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 2.68 of the Administrative Code for the Behavioral Health Advisory Board – passed unanimously.
    • Item 42: Second reading of salary ordinance amendments for 2024-2025 – passed unanimously.
    • Item 50: First reading of ordinance adopting the 2025 California Fire Code with amendments for the County Fire Code – passed unanimously.
    • Item 67: First reading of same ordinance for the Alameda County Fire Department Board of Directors – passed unanimously.

  • Set Matters

    • Item 77: Proclamation declaring November 11, 2025 as Veterans Day. Supervisor Miley read the proclamation; Anthony Simpson (County Veterans Service Officer) accepted and highlighted services for 42,000 veterans in the county.
    • Item 78: Proclamation declaring October 2025 as Filipino American History Month. Supervisor Marquez and Supervisor Fortunato Bas read the proclamation, honoring Filipino Advocates for Justice and the Filipino American National Historical Society East Bay chapter. Representatives from both organizations spoke.

Key Outcomes

  • Closed session settlements reported:
    • Martinez v. County of Alameda settled for $1,205,000 (unanimous vote on July 8, 2025).
    • Coffee v. Alameda County settled for $75,000 (vote on July 22, 2025, with Supervisor Tam excused).
  • Consent calendar (items 79-85) and mass motion approved (3-0).
  • Item 20 (shelter system operations) and Item 47 (Measure W essential services supplemental allocations) approved (3-0).
  • All four ordinances (items 7, 42, 50, 67) passed with unanimous votes (3-0 or 3-0 with excused).
  • Proclamations for Veterans Day and Filipino American History Month adopted with unanimous support.
  • Items requiring a four-fifths vote (including items 8, 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 21-26, 29, 33, 35, 36, 38-41, 55, 56, and 66) were continued to the 2:00 PM special meeting due to the absence of a fourth supervisor.
  • Public comment on non-agenda items focused on the Ethical Investment Policy and bike lanes; no formal action taken.
  • Meeting adjourned in memory of Bill Patterson, former East Bay MUD board member and longtime public servant.

Meeting Transcript

Recording in progress. Good morning, everyone. I'm gonna call the Board of Supervisors regular meeting of October 28th, 2025 is now in session. Speakers joining the meeting via teleconference. Please unmute your microphone. Will the Kirk the excuse me? Will the clerk please call the roll call? Supervisor Marquez. Present. Supervisor Tam, excuse Supervisor Miley. Supervisor Fortunatabas. Present. President Halbert, excused. We have a quorum. Thank you so much. Those that would like to please stand and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance. Thank you. The Board of Supervisors welcomes you to its meetings. The board allows in-person and remote observation and participation by members of the public at its meetings. The County of Alameda recognizes the important and invaluable role of public participation and government. Please be reminded that disruptive conduct that renders orderly conduct of the meeting unfeasible will not be tolerated. This includes disruptive conduct that may occur through public comment. The chair will order the removal of individuals who are willfully disrupting the meeting so that the meeting may continue in an orderly manner. For those attending the meeting in person, if you would like to speak on an item on the agenda during public input, please submit a speaker card to the clerk so your name can be called to speak at the appropriate place on the agenda. The clerk will now provide brief instructions on how to verbally participate in public comment through online teleconferencing. Detailed instructions are provided in the teleconferencing guidelines. A link to the document is included in today's agenda. If you are joining the meeting using a computer, use the button at the bottom of your screen to raise your right your hand to request to speak. When called to speak, please unmute your microphone and state your name. If you are calling in, dial star nine to raise your hand to speak. When you are called to speak, the host will enable you to speak. If you decide not to speak, notify the clerk when your call is unmuted, or you may simply hang up and dial back into the meetings. As a reminder, you may always just observe the meeting without participating by clicking on the view now link on the county's webpage at ACGov.org. When called, you will have two minutes to speak. Please limit your remarks to the time allocated. Public comment will generally alternate between in-person and online speakers as determined by the president of the board and subject to overall time limits. Thank you. Thank you, Clerk. Um, I do have a statement from our uh vice chair of the board, vice president Tam. Um I'd like to read it into the record. Um the recent state audit of the Alameda County's Department of Children and Family Services, CFS, exposes some very serious issues that need to be corrected. After receiving the report, the board of supervisors ask that Andrea Ford, Director of Social Services Agency, and Michelle Love, Assistant Agency Director, Department of Children and Family Services, report monthly at the board's work session meeting on the steps they have taken to correct the problems highlighted in the audit. In addition, Supervisor TAM as chair of the board social services committee will be meeting monthly with Ms. Ford, agency director. Her quote is we are failing the most at risk children of Alameda County, stated TAM. The children who are responsible for the children who we are responsible for have been neglected and abused by those whom they relied upon to protect them. We cannot allow our county system to fail them again. Again, that is a statement I'm reading into the record on behalf of Supervisor TAM, and just want to note for the public's information. Um there was a press release yesterday by Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab, and just want the public to know that uh the county takes the findings of the report seriously.

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