Alameda County Board of Supervisors Meeting - June 17, 2026

On June 17, 2026, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors convened for a regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting included recognitions for Juneteenth, presentations on staffing vacancies under Assembly Bill 2561 from Human Resource Services and the Fire Department, approval of budget adjustments for Measure C pediatric funds, adoption of the Behavioral Health Services Act three-year integrated plan, and several routine consent items. The board also recessed into closed session twice, with no reportable actions.

Consent Calendar

• Items 69–78 were approved unanimously with a correction to Item 71: the contract amount adjusted to $178,800.
• The minutes from June 2 and June 4, 2026, were adopted with an amendment to note Supervisor Miley’s request to adjourn the June 4 meeting in memory of Pat Gagoskos.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No public comments were made on closed session items, agenda items, or items not on the agenda. One individual who appeared for Item 2 left before speaking.

Discussion Items

• Juneteenth Proclamation and Commendations: The board honored Phil Long (owner of Longevity Wines), Marlo Spooner (advocate for making Juneteenth a paid holiday), and the Berkeley Juneteenth Festival. Supervisors Marquez, Miley, and Fortunato Bas spoke about the significance of Juneteenth and upcoming events, including the Reparations Commission report on June 30.
• CASA Day Proclamation: Supervisor Miley proclaimed May 19, 2026, as Alameda County CASA Day. Jenny Ring, Executive Director of CASA, accepted the proclamation and noted the organization’s upcoming 40th anniversary in 2027.
• Item 67 - AB 2561 Vacancy Report (Human Resource Services): Director Margarita Zamora presented workforce demographics, vacancy data (19% overall, down from 20% the prior year), and recruitment improvements. Discussion centered on setting vacancy rate targets, employee morale, remote work, child care benefits, and the need for metrics. Peter Serrano, president of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association, spoke about mandatory overtime and suggested tuition reimbursement and medical trust options. The board requested monthly vacancy data for the Sheriff and Probation departments.
• Item 68 - AB 2561 Vacancy Report (Alameda County Fire Department): Chief Willie McDonald reported a 13% vacancy rate (down from 17% last fiscal year), noting that many vacancies are unfunded. He highlighted recruitment efforts, partnerships with community colleges, and the use of relief personnel. The board praised the reduction in vacancies.
• Item 12 - Measure C Pediatric Care Safety Net Funds: The board approved a budget adjustment to roll over $11,522,500 in unspent pediatric funds from FY 2025-26 to FY 2026-27. Director Anika Chowder explained the delay was due to pending RFPs and hiring. Supervisors requested a work session in the fall to review how children’s hospital funds are being spent.
• Item 16 - Behavioral Health Services Act Three-Year Integrated Plan: Vanessa Baker and Tracy Hazleton presented the new BHSA plan, which covers $164.47 million for FY 2026-27. The plan reflects a shift from the Mental Health Services Act, includes a housing component (30% of funds), and a focus on early intervention. Public comments highlighted priorities such as school-based mental health and crisis services. The board discussed the prohibition on prevention funding and the need for district-level housing data. The plan was approved.
• Ordinances: The board waived the full reading and adopted second readings of salary ordinance amendments (Items 31 and 32) and introduced a first reading for a legal assistant/attorney assistant classification amendment (Item 33). All passed unanimously.

Key Outcomes

• Approved consent calendar with correction to Item 71.
• Approved mass motion on Items 2–64, with Items 12 and 16 pulled for separate discussion and then approved.
• Approved Items 12 and 16 as discussed.
• Adopted ordinances (Items 31, 32, 33).
• Directed HRS to provide monthly vacancy data for the Sheriff and Probation departments.
• Scheduled a fall work session to review Measure C pediatric fund usage by children’s hospital.
• Adjourned the meeting in memory of Darlene Smith, a former General Services Agency director.