BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, August 11, 2026
Approves Resolution directing development of ordinance regulating ICE detention facilities in unincorporated San Mateo County, unanimous
How this board votes
The Board of Supervisors approved 93% of 117 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: Jackie Speier (5 of 163 recorded votes).
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The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution (item 8) directing the County Executive to develop an ordinance regulating or prohibiting ICE detention facilities in unincorporated San Mateo County, with direction to bring back an urgency ordinance at the next meet…
- Jurisdiction
- San Mateo County, CA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- August 11, 2026
- Decisions
- 11 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Free sample: decision 1 of 11
Set the agenda and approve consent agenda
Board voted to move items 8 and 10 before item 1, move items 2 and 9 to consent, and made an administrative correction to item 25 reflecting an initial partial term end date of December 31, 2028. Motion also approved the consent agenda.
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Meeting Summary
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution (item 8) directing the County Executive to develop an ordinance regulating or prohibiting ICE detention facilities in unincorporated San Mateo County, with direction to bring back an urgency ordinance at the next meet…
Key Decisions (11)
Set the agenda and approve consent agenda
Resolution directing development of ordinance regulating ICE detention facilities in unincorporated San Mateo County
Update to agenda builder / study session scheduling
International Youth Day Proclamation
Acceptance of August 2026 informational report on state and federal legislative sessions
Appeal of Planning Commission approval of design review and grading permit for new home on Jefferson Avenue
Introduction of ordinance amending Chapter 7.8 related to electric micromobility devices (Aiden's Ordinance)
Resolution affirming commitment to economic mobility and shared prosperity
Measure K grant to San Mateo County Health Foundation for Caring Hands in Health program
Measure K grant for Center for Age-Friendly Excellence action plan for City of San Bruno
Resolution directing work on permitting of humanoid robots (item 9)
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
Public commenters requested designating Cypress Point affordable housing in Moss…
Infrastructure
County faces a projected FY25-26 vehicle license fee (VLF) shortfall…
Commercial Demand
County advancing regulation of humanoid robots ahead of potential manufacturing…
Who Spoke (20)
On the record: a board member, 3 staff members, the clerk, an attorney, the applicant, 2 witnesses, and a member of the public.
Agenda scorecard
Our pre-meeting forecast, graded against the recorded voteZoneWire called 0 of 1 land-use forecast on this agenda.
This season: 1 of 2 (50%) forecasts called in this county.
Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing: A) The President of the Board to execute an… request
Adopt a resolution authorizing the County Executive Officer, or designee, to execute the… entitlement
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