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Alameda County Board of Supervisors Planning Meeting – December 11, 2025

Board of Supervisors — Thursday, December 11, 2025
BodyAlameda County, California
SessionBoard of Supervisors
DateThursday, December 11, 2025
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:06

Good morning, everyone.

0:08

I would like to call to order the Board of Supervisors Planning Meeting for Thursday, December 11th.

0:13

I'll ask the clerk to please uh call the roll.

0:17

Supervisor Marquez present.

0:19

Supervisor Tam present.

0:21

Supervisor Miley.

0:23

Excused.

0:23

Supervisor for Tornado Bas excused.

0:26

President Halbert.

0:28

Present.

0:28

We have a quorum.

0:29

Would you all please rise if you can and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance?

0:51

Thank you.

0:52

I note we don't need to go into closed session.

0:55

Is that right?

0:55

Very good.

0:56

The second uh the first item actually before that even is approval of the minutes of the planning meeting for November 13th.

1:03

Is there a motion to do so?

1:04

I'll move to approve the minutes as presented in our packet.

1:08

I'll second.

1:09

Motion's been made and seconded.

1:10

Is there any public comment on this item?

1:13

Seeing none, I'll ask for roll call vote, please.

1:15

Supervisor Marquez.

1:17

Aye.

1:17

Supervisor Tam.

1:19

Aye.

1:19

Supervisor Miley, excuse.

1:21

Supervisor Fortunato Bas, excuse President Halbert.

1:24

Aye.

1:25

That item passes.

1:27

Our next item is the consent calendar.

1:30

Um an item to approve record of cost abatement and authorized assessment liens on properties in violation of abatement orders under the neighborhood preservation ordinance.

1:41

Is there a motion to approve this?

1:43

I'll move the consent calendar.

1:45

I'll second.

1:46

Motion's been made by Supervisor TAM seconded by Supervisor Marquez.

1:49

Is there any public comment on this item?

1:51

No, sir.

1:52

Seeing none, I'll call for roll call vote, please.

1:54

Supervisor Marquez.

1:56

Aye.

1:56

Supervisor Tam, aye.

1:58

Supervisor Miley, excuse, Supervisor Fortunato Bas, excuse President Halbert.

2:03

Aye.

2:04

That item passes.

2:05

Thank you very much.

2:06

The next item is item number four.

2:09

A second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending the San Lorenzo Village Center specific plan for the county of Alameda.

2:18

Is there a brief staff report?

2:20

Yes.

2:21

Briefly, your board approved the first reading on November 13, 2025.

2:26

This amendment to the specific plan would allow the Alameda County Fire Department to uh relocate a fire station within San Lorenzo.

2:33

Currently, fire stations are not a permitted use listed in the specific plan.

2:38

Also, any construction over a thousand square feet needs a site development review.

2:42

This amendment to the specific plan would permit a fire station, one fire station, and uh would allow for the construction of the fire station without the need for a site development review.

2:54

Very good.

2:55

I would note this is a second reading, so likely to sail through without much complication.

3:02

Supervisor Tam questions or comments?

3:04

No, Mr.

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Summary of Proceedings

Alameda County Board of Supervisors Planning Meeting – December 11, 2025

The meeting was called to order at approximately 10:00 AM with President Halbert presiding. Supervisors Marquez, Tam, and Halbert were present; Supervisors Miley and Fortunato Bas were excused. The board approved routine items, adopted two ordinances (one amending the San Lorenzo Village Center Specific Plan for a fire station, and one updating ADU/JADU regulations to comply with state law), and approved a funding request from the Sonol Citizens Advisory Committee. Items 7 and 8 were continued to January 8, 2026.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Minutes (November 13, 2025 Planning Meeting): Approved by a vote of 3–0 (Ayes: Marquez, Tam, Halbert; Excused: Miley, Fortunato Bas).
  • Consent Calendar Item – Record of Cost Abatement and Authorized Assessment Liens: Approved by a vote of 3–0 (same roll call).

Discussion Items

  • Second Reading – Ordinance Amending the San Lorenzo Village Center Specific Plan (Item 4): Staff reported that the amendment would permit one publicly owned fire station in subarea 5A and waive site development review for fire stations under 10,000 sq. ft. and 50 ft. height. The board waived the full second reading and adopted the ordinance, with no public comment. Vote: 3–0.
  • First Reading – Zoning Ordinance Amendments for ADUs and JADUs (Item 5): Staff presented updates to bring the county into compliance with a State HCD letter (April 2025) and 2026 state legislation. Key changes included aligning parking requirements with state law (e.g., no parking for state-protected ADUs) and deleting references to the rural secondary-unit policy (which remains in effect separately). The planning commission recommended approval on December 1, 2025. A late comment letter from the California Housing Defense Fund prompted a minor clarification regarding parking exemptions for state-protected ADUs; that amendment was incorporated. The board adopted the first reading as amended. Vote: 3–0.
  • Funding Request – Sonol Citizens Advisory Committee (Item 6): The board approved $204.62 for a pivoting monitor and mount. Vote: 3–0. (Supervisor Miley voted via remote but was listed as excused; the transcript shows all three present voted aye.)

Key Outcomes

  • All three voting items passed unanimously (3–0).
  • Items 7 and 8 were continued to January 8, 2026, due to ongoing negotiations and a pending court date among the parties.
  • The ADU ordinance amendment includes a specific clarification that state-protected ADUs (per Gov. Code §66323) are exempt from on-site parking requirements.
  • The rural secondary-unit policy remains in effect despite being removed from the ordinance text.

Meeting Transcript

Good morning, everyone. I would like to call to order the Board of Supervisors Planning Meeting for Thursday, December 11th. I'll ask the clerk to please uh call the roll. Supervisor Marquez present. Supervisor Tam present. Supervisor Miley. Excused. Supervisor for Tornado Bas excused. President Halbert. Present. We have a quorum. Would you all please rise if you can and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance? Thank you. I note we don't need to go into closed session. Is that right? Very good. The second uh the first item actually before that even is approval of the minutes of the planning meeting for November 13th. Is there a motion to do so? I'll move to approve the minutes as presented in our packet. I'll second. Motion's been made and seconded. Is there any public comment on this item? Seeing none, I'll ask for roll call vote, please. Supervisor Marquez. Aye. Supervisor Tam. Aye. Supervisor Miley, excuse. Supervisor Fortunato Bas, excuse President Halbert. Aye. That item passes. Our next item is the consent calendar. Um an item to approve record of cost abatement and authorized assessment liens on properties in violation of abatement orders under the neighborhood preservation ordinance. Is there a motion to approve this? I'll move the consent calendar. I'll second. Motion's been made by Supervisor TAM seconded by Supervisor Marquez. Is there any public comment on this item? No, sir. Seeing none, I'll call for roll call vote, please. Supervisor Marquez. Aye. Supervisor Tam, aye. Supervisor Miley, excuse, Supervisor Fortunato Bas, excuse President Halbert. Aye. That item passes. Thank you very much. The next item is item number four. A second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending the San Lorenzo Village Center specific plan for the county of Alameda. Is there a brief staff report?

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