Although the COVID-19 pandemic has made it more difficult for elected and appointed officials to conduct business, decisions are being made at board meetings conducted remotely using technology such as Zoom and WebEx platforms. Democracy still matters and accountability is possible through these online spaces, whether by observing or making a public comment at these virtual meetings.
We’ll keep you informed and provide resources on how to participate in virtual democracy and stay connected with your elected leaders.
Alameda County Board of Supervisors will hold a virtual board meeting on Tuesday, May 18 from 9:30 AM to Noon on the Zoom platform. Community members wishing to speak during this board meeting may participate through public comment on agenda items or during the public input portion of the meeting at https://zoom.us/j/98271491041 or by iPhone one tap at +16699006833, 98271491041# or +14086380968, 98271491041# or by phone at 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free). The webinar ID is 982 7149 1041.
ADA Accessibility: If you require a reasonable modification or accommodation for a disability, please email the Clerk of the Board at CBS@acgov.org or call (510) 208-4949 or (510) 834-6754 (TDD) to request a sign language interpreter, 72 hour notice is required.
The Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) will resume meetings on Monday, May 11 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be available via this Zoom link.
Public comments can be made at this meeting, following guidelines issued by Alameda County.
The Unincorporated Services Committee, an Alameda County Board of Supervisors Committee, will hold a virtual town hall on the Zoom platform on Wednesday, May 6 at 6:00 PM to discuss local solutions for homelessness through the Home Together Plan. Join the meeting online or by phone at https://zoom.us/j/95025431482. Webinar ID: 950 2543 1482 or to join by phone dial Dial (408) 638-0968.
Castro Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) posts agendas for regularly scheduled meetings 72 hours in advance of the meeting on its website and 24 hours in advance of special meetings. The next regularly scheduled school board meeting is Thursday, May 14 at 5 PM. Board agendas and directions to participate in virtual Zoom school board meetings can be found here.
Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSan) will hold its next regular board of directors meeting on Wednesday, May 5 at 6:30 PM. The meeting agenda can be found here. Teleconference meeting participation directions are as follows:
The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) has updated regulations regarding park and trail closures and use of dog parks at https://www.ebparks.org. EBRPD will hold its next board meeting on Tuesday, May 5th at 1:00 PM. You can find the board agenda here.
Per the EBRPD website, public comments may be submitted one of two ways:
If you are interested in speaking during Public Comments, please contact the Clerk of the Board at ybarial@ebparks.org for call in information by 3:00 pm on Monday, May 4, 2020. Email must contain in the subject line Board meeting 5-5-20 call in request.
Comments received during the EBRPD meeting and up until the public comment period on the relevant agenda item is closed, will be provided in writing to the Board of Directors, included transcribed voicemails. All comments received by the close of the public comment period will be available after the meeting as supplemental materials and will become part of the official meeting record. However, to ensure that the Board Members will be able to review your comments prior to the close of the meeting, please submit your public comment by no later than 3:00 pm on Monday, May 4, 2020. Please try to limit your written comments to no more than 300 words.”
Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (H.A.R.D.) is a special use district comprised of more than 100 square miles of park and recreational areas including space in and near Castro Valley.
The board of directors will provide an update on H.A.R.D.’s response to Shelter in Place and Alameda County Public Health orders via Zoom on Monday, May 4 at 6:30 PM. To listen and/or provide public comment to the board, please join this Zoom Meeting online or by phone at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/766484324 or Dial by your location +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) ; Meeting ID: 766 484 324. Here is the agenda for this meeting.