The Alameda County Board of Supervisors held a planning meeting on July 10, 2026, at 17:45 UTC. The board approved the consent calendar, adopted a general plan amendment to comply with Senate Bill 1425, and heard an appeal regarding code enforcement violations on a property in Castro Valley. The board voted to uphold the West County Board of Zoning Adjustments' decision and deny the appeal, with one abstention.
Item 4: General Plan Amendment for SB 1425 Compliance – Planning staff presented a resolution to amend the Open Space Element to incorporate existing policies addressing equitable access to open space, climate resilience, and rewilding, as required by SB 1425. Staff noted that the county is already compliant and the amendment is an administrative update. The item had been reviewed by multiple advisory committees and the Planning Commission. The board passed the motion unanimously (4-0, with Supervisor Fortunato Bas excused).
Item 5: Continued to September 17, 2026 – At the request of Supervisor Miley, this item was continued for two months.
Item 6: Appeal of Michael Chase and Gia Son Ageda – Code Enforcement Violations at 8950 Crow Canyon Road, Castro Valley – The property owner appealed the West County Board of Zoning Adjustments' (BZA) decision declaring the property in violation of multiple zoning and neighborhood preservation ordinances. The 44.3-acre A-zoned parcel had no permitted residential use; alleged violations included unpermitted storage, commercial vehicle parking, RVs used as dwellings, cargo containers, accumulated debris, unpermitted solar panels, and a bridge over a creek. Staff presented evidence from inspections, including a warrant-authorized inspection in October 2025. The owner's attorney argued the enforcement was complaint-driven by a neighbor with a personal dispute, that the county's procedures were flawed, and that the property was used for grazing. The board heard from the State Water Resources Control Board, which confirmed ongoing investigations for unauthorized creek fill. The board voted 4-0-1 (President Haubert abstained) to uphold the BZA decision, deny the appeal, and impose fines and fees totaling $1,483 (a $250 zoning fine, $193 reinspection fee, $268 administrative fee, and $772 warrant cost). Staff was directed to work with the owner on a compliance plan.
Good morning, everyone. I'd like to call the meeting to order. Today is Thursday, July 9th. This is the planning meeting of the board, Alameda County Board of Supervisors. I would like to start the meeting with roll call, please. Supervisor Marquez. Present. Supervisor Tam present. Supervisor Miley. Supervisor Fotonato Bass 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 very much. I would also like to welcome members of the public, either in person or online who wish to attend our meeting. We welcome and value your input. If you're in person and wish to speak on a comment, make a public comment on any of the items, please approach the clerk, fill out a speaker slip. If you're online, the clerk will now provide instructions on how to participate remotely, including making public comment and making awareness of our interpretative services today. Detailed instructions are provided in a teleconferencing guidelines. A link to the document is included in today's agenda to view an automated translated transcript or listen to an automated translate audio of the meeting from English into multiple other languages. Please utilize the worldly link in today's agenda or the QR codes posted throughout the room and select your preferred language from the drop-down menu. We have made arrangements for an in-person Spanish interpreter in chambers. If you are joining the meeting using a computer, use the button at the bottom of your screen to raise your hand to request to speak. When called to speak, please unmute your microphone and state your name. If you're calling in dial star nine to raise your hand to speak, when you are called to speak, the host will enable you. If you decide not to speak, notify the clerk when your call is unmuted, or you may simply hang up and dial back. 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 very much. Our next item is approval of minutes from our planning meeting of May 14th. Is there a motion to approve? Mr. President, I will move approval of the minutes for May 14, 2026. I'll second. A motion's been made by Supervisor TAM, seconded by Supervisor Marquez. Do we have any public comment on this item? There are no public comments. Seeing none, I'll ask for roll call vote. Supervisor Marquez. Aye. Supervisor Tam. Aye. Supervisor Miley. Supervisor Fortunato Bas excuse President Howard. I vote yes. Motion passes. Thank you.