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Unincorporated Services Committee Meeting on October 5, 2026: Bay Fair TOD, Inclusionary Zoning, Pro Housing Designation

Board of Supervisors — Monday, October 5, 2026
BodyAlameda County, California
SessionBoard of Supervisors
DateMonday, October 5, 2026
StatusFILED
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Speaker numbers apply only to this recording.

Speaker 1

0:01

All right, so good evening, everyone.

0:03

We're gonna call the unincorporated services committee meeting for the board supervisors to order if the clerk would take the role.

Speaker 2

0:12

Supervisor Tam present.

0:14

Supervisor Miley.

Speaker 1

0:16

Present.

Speaker 2

0:16

We have a quorum.

Speaker 1

0:17

All right, thank you.

Speaker 2

0:18

So we'll have um

Speaker 1

0:20

instructions, Spanish instructions.

Speaker 2

0:23

Stephen.

Speaker 3

0:28

Yes, I'm here on the

Unassigned speaker

0:29

line.

Speaker 2

0:35

Okay, can you give the um instructions for Spanish interpretation?

Speaker 3

0:41

Yes, thank you.

0:42

Instrucciones para las personas assistiendo a la reunión presencialmente.

0:48

Y asegures de tener la applicación de Zoom installada in su telephone intelligente and internet.

0:56

Favor de usar audífonos con su dispositivos para no interrumpir la sala de reunion.

1:01

Averse, ingrese a la reunión con el numero 846, 844309.

1:11

A click in la esquina con los tres puntitos.

1:14

Seleccion interpretacion.

1:17

A click in el idioma que desea escuchar español.

1:22

Opcional para escuchar solo el idioma interpretado.

1:25

Aga click and silenciar audio audicion.

Speaker 1

1:34

Thank you.

1:35

All right.

1:35

Do we have any other instructions?

Speaker 2

1:40

For in-person participation, the meeting site is open to the public.

1:44

If you'd like to speak on an item, fill out a speaker's card on the table over here, and hand it to me the clerk for remote participation.

1:52

Follow the teleconferencing guidelines.

1:54

Post it at www.acgov.org and use the raise your hand function.

Speaker 1

2:00

Okay, thank you.

2:01

All right.

2:02

So there's been a request that we move public comment to the beginning today.

2:06

So we'll take public comment on non-agendized items.

2:10

Do we have

Unassigned speaker

2:10

any

Speaker 1

2:11

public comment speakers?

Speaker 2

2:12

Monica Carr.

Unassigned speaker

2:22

And

Speaker 4

2:23

I say thank you so much for moving the public comments to the beginning of the meeting.

2:27

I really appreciate that.

2:28

We actually have to go to work after this.

2:32

So that's great.

2:35

So I was gonna say a bunch of stuff about how we should have class three bike lanes instead of class two bike lanes installed at the Groveway through the Groveway and Purge Improvement Project by Alameda County Public Works.

2:51

But Ashley or Miss Strasberg has informed me that we're gonna be arranging a meeting between the neighborhood and public works, and that is so awesome.

3:00

Thank you guys for that work.

3:01

It's much appreciated.

3:03

So that being said, I just wanted to say a few things.

3:08

So my family has lived on Groveway in Bedford for over 35 years.

3:12

My mom over here spends eight hours plus tending the garden in the front yard.

3:19

She knows every neighbor and she can identify who walks and writes bikes at what times, and even notices when a neighbor has not been walking in a while and checks to see if they're sick.

3:30

If you wanted someone who's a valid resource on how the neighborhood operates, she would be it.

3:36

And she would be the first to tell you that bike lanes are not justified.

3:40

What public works should be focusing on is incorporating more traffic reduction methods.

3:45

That way when the new low-income housing is built, we don't see a regression of traffic flow to how it was in the 1990s before the strawberry barrier was built.

3:54

And I have been told that you, Supervisor Miley, were intrical in getting that accomplished.

3:59

So thank you very much.

4:00

It made a huge difference on our street.

4:04

So and I know therefore that you're very aware of the history of the neighborhood and why we would be concerned.

4:10

My neighbors in our again asking for your help, and we're asking you to listen and take us seriously.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Affordable Housing█████████████████████████████████████████████55%
Public Engagement████████████████19%
Housing████5%
Transportation Safety███4%
Public Assistance███4%
Procedural██3%
Public Transportation██3%
Economic Development██3%
Food Security█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Unincorporated Services Committee Meeting - October 5, 2026

The Unincorporated Services Committee met to discuss three major items: an update on pre-development work for transit-oriented development at the Bay Fair BART station, a draft feasibility analysis for inclusionary zoning and ministerial approval, and a resolution to apply for the California Prohousing Designation. The meeting began with public comments on non-agenda items and concluded with a unanimous vote to advance the Prohousing application to the full Board of Supervisors.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Monica Carr (Groveway resident) expressed appreciation for arranging a meeting with Public Works regarding the Groveway and Purge Improvement Project. She stated her family has lived on Groveway for over 35 years and argued that bike lanes are not justified; instead, she called for traffic reduction methods to prevent congestion from new low-income housing. She thanked Supervisor Miley for his role in the Strawberry barrier project.
  • Randy Wongy announced upcoming community events: a gathering at the duck pond on September 24, the Lorenzo Theater marquee lighting on October 15, and the Halloween parade on October 31.
  • Diane Castleberry (External Affairs, AC Transit) described AC Transit's historic financial crisis, including a four-year $200 million deficit starting summer 2026, potential service cuts of up to 16%, and possible layoffs affecting 300 employees. She noted that 65% of riders depend on the bus and over half earn under $50,000/year. She urged support for a transit revenue measure on the November ballot and informed the committee about an October 14 public hearing on the draft contingency service plan.
  • Standard Frost (Empowering Families in Ashland) thanked Supervisor Miley for arranging a meeting with Chief McDonald, but reported that their organization is being asked to leave their site by December. They have an opportunity for Measure W place-based food funding but lack a site. She requested a 15-20 minute conversation with Supervisor Miley to find a solution.
  • Supervisor Miley made announcements about an Emergency Preparedness Day on October 17 and Coffee with the Supervisor on October 28. Supervisor Tam announced the 23rd annual Healthy Living Festival at the Oakland Zoo on September 24.

Informational Item: Bay Fair Priority Sites Technical Assistance Update

  • Director Robert Rayburn (BART) opened by noting BART has delivered 8,200 homes across its system, with 3,000 (38%) affordable, surpassing their 35% goal. He highlighted the Union Pacific Railroad tracks as a major constraint, limiting accessible travel to the station. He called for a new park and improvements to Estudio Creek.
  • Angelica Gonzalez (Assistant Planning Director) presented the county's pre-development work on the 7-acre BART-owned lot in unincorporated Ashland. Studies included existing conditions analysis, opportunities and constraints, and community engagement. Key constraints: ADA non-compliant pedestrian underpass, Union Pacific crossing, overhead PG&E lines. Opportunities: proximity to BART, strong walk score, large site suitable for phasing.
  • Carly Payne (BART TOD Manager) outlined BART's development process: BART remains landowner, enters ground lease with competitively selected developer. Community outreach via meetings and survey (135 responses) showed desire for affordable housing, improved bike/pedestrian access, and neighborhood-serving commercial. Site-specific objectives include at least 20% affordable units.
  • Supervisor Miley expressed frustration with the 10-15+ year timeline for such projects and asked about coordination with San Leandro and developer incentives. Carly Payne noted that recent projects achieved entitlements in 10 months due to streamlining, but funding for affordable housing remains a challenge. She also noted that BART is seeking funding to design ADA improvements before bringing a developer on board.
  • No public speakers on this item.

Informational Item: Affordable Housing Production Policies Update (Inclusionary Zoning and Ministerial Approval)

  • Olivia Ortiz (Planner III) and Kirsten Dissinger (Street Level Advisors) presented a draft financial feasibility analysis. Key finding: rental market in unincorporated is affordable to households at 80% of Area Median Income (AMI), but deeper affordability (50-60% AMI) is needed. Ownership market is unaffordable even at 120% AMI.
  • Proposed inclusionary zoning: require projects with 11+ units to provide affordable units or pay in-lieu fees. Preliminary analysis suggests a requirement around 6-15% depending on rental vs. ownership, with phasing to match market conditions. Ministerial approval would be offered to developers who provide deeper affordability, offsetting costs by reducing review time.
  • Outreach to MACs and Planning Commission yielded mixed feedback: some support, some concern about feasibility, some opposition to any new requirements, and differing views on rental vs. ownership affordability.
  • Supervisor Tam questioned the data showing 80% AMI rents above market, asking why deeper affordability is needed. Dissinger explained the gap between 80% and 60% AMI is significant in terms of rent burden. Supervisor Miley expressed support for inclusionary zoning in principle but sought more feedback from developers and the community before settling on a specific methodology. He cautioned against creating a solution in search of a problem.
  • No action taken; staff will return with a draft ordinance in early 2027.
  • No public speakers on this item.

Action Item: Application for California Prohousing Designation

  • Aaron Tiedemann (Housing & Community Development) and Olivia Ortiz presented the application. The designation requires 30 points across four categories: favorable zoning, acceleration of production, cost reduction, and financial subsidies. The county already has many qualifying policies, with an estimated score of 59 points.
  • Benefits include eligibility for the Prohousing Incentive Program (up to $2 million) and preference for other state grants. Additionally, receipt of HHAP (Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention) funding now requires the designation; the county expects to apply for HHAP round seven within 6-12 months.
  • A 30-day public comment period is open until October 14; no comments have been received to date.
  • Public comment: Alina Farouk (Resources for Community Development) strongly supported the application, noting the county's prior affordable housing investments like Measure A1 which helped finance RCD's Madrone Terrace development with 79 affordable homes.
  • Key Outcome: Supervisor Miley moved to advance the Prohousing Designation application to the full Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Tam seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Key Outcomes

  • Item III (Prohousing Designation): Motion to send resolution to full Board of Supervisors passed 2-0 (Miley, Tam).
  • Items I and II: Informational only; no votes taken. Staff will continue work and return with updates.
  • Public Comments: Noted; no action required.

Meeting Transcript

All right, so good evening, everyone. We're gonna call the unincorporated services committee meeting for the board supervisors to order if the clerk would take the role. Supervisor Tam present. Supervisor Miley. Present. We have a quorum. All right, thank you. So we'll have um instructions, Spanish instructions. Stephen. Yes, I'm here on the line. Okay, can you give the um instructions for Spanish interpretation? Yes, thank you. Instrucciones para las personas assistiendo a la reunión presencialmente. Y asegures de tener la applicación de Zoom installada in su telephone intelligente and internet. Favor de usar audífonos con su dispositivos para no interrumpir la sala de reunion. Averse, ingrese a la reunión con el numero 846, 844309. A click in la esquina con los tres puntitos. Seleccion interpretacion. A click in el idioma que desea escuchar español. Opcional para escuchar solo el idioma interpretado. Aga click and silenciar audio audicion. Thank you. All right. Do we have any other instructions? For in-person participation, the meeting site is open to the public. If you'd like to speak on an item, fill out a speaker's card on the table over here, and hand it to me the clerk for remote participation. Follow the teleconferencing guidelines. Post it at www.acgov.org and use the raise your hand function. Okay, thank you. All right. So there's been a request that we move public comment to the beginning today. So we'll take public comment on non-agendized items. Do we have any public comment speakers? Monica Carr. And I say thank you so much for moving the public comments to the beginning of the meeting. I really appreciate that. We actually have to go to work after this. So that's great. So I was gonna say a bunch of stuff about how we should have class three bike lanes instead of class two bike lanes installed at the Groveway through the Groveway and Purge Improvement Project by Alameda County Public Works. But Ashley or Miss Strasberg has informed me that we're gonna be arranging a meeting between the neighborhood and public works, and that is so awesome. Thank you guys for that work. It's much appreciated. So that being said, I just wanted to say a few things. So my family has lived on Groveway in Bedford for over 35 years. My mom over here spends eight hours plus tending the garden in the front yard.

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