City Council in brief...

Main Agenda Items

• 7-A Adoption of Resolutions Appointing Julie Lyons as a Member of the Commission on Persons with Disabilities, David Crotty as a Member of this Historical Advisory Board, and Reappointing Dimple Kanji and Sara Stricker as Members of the Library Board, Xiomara Cisneros and Andy Wang as Members of the Planning Board, and Christina McKenna as a Member of the Public Utilities Board. (No vote taken)

• 7-B Recommendation to Approve the City Aquatic Center Project and the Recommended Funding Plan for a Total Project Cost of $35.5 Million. The City of Alameda has prepared an Addendum to a Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to Section 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines and no further environmental review is required. (Motion to revisit with bid alternate, Approved, 4-1)

Consent Calendar

• Consent Calendar (Approved 5-0)

City Manager Updates

• Starting today, July 1, new fares are in effect for ACI’s trash, recycling, and organic collection service, Alameda Municipal Power (AMP), AC Transit, and Ferry Service. Thank you for your understanding as these small fare adjustments help keep our high-quality services running.

• Friday’s 4th of July Parade has 171 entries and will follow the same route as last year. Check the City’s website for the parade program and more information. There are No Parking signs in place along the Parade Route, and you’ll need to remove vehicles by 4am on Friday, July 4th, or they will be towed. Full road closures begin at 7am and end after the last parade entry (ARPD) goes by. Please plan ahead!

• The construction taking place along Central Avenue will not impact the parade route. You’ll see orange barricades in the area by Washington Park, but parade viewing is accessible in the area where the sidewalk is open. After the parade, on Monday, July 7th, the traffic pattern on Central Avenue will switch. Right now, travel is only allowed in the eastbound direction from Main to Fifth. When it switches, traffic will only be allowed in the westbound direction from Fifth to Main, with a new detour in place for eastbound travel. This change will be in place for a few months while we finish work in this area. Street parking will continue to be limited.

• Everyone is invited to celebrate Woodstock’s 1-year birthday on Sunday, July 13th. Woodstock, the Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle, will be celebrating its first year of service with music, ice cream, and fun giveaways from 11am-12:30pm. We hope to see you there!

July 15th, 2025

Main Agenda Items

• 7-A Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Transient Occupancy Tax Sharing Agreement with the Oakland Roots & Soul in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $150,000 in Support of a World Cup Team in their Alameda Facility during the World Cup Tournament in Summer, 2026. (Approved 5-0)

Consent Calendar

• Consent Calendar (Approved 5-0)

Council Referrals 

• 10-A Consider Directing Staff to Draft an Ordinance Prohibiting the Sale and Distribution of Mylar Balloons in the City. (Councilmember Jensen): (Approved 4-1)

City Manager Updates

Events

• Downtown Alameda recently launched The Avenue, a new weekly space at Park Street and Alameda Avenue open every Thursday night with games, music, dining options, and fun for all.

• Next weekend Downtown Alameda is hosting the Art & Wine Faire on Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27. Check their website for more information including what’s new this year.

Programs

• The Alameda Free Library is asking the community for feedback that will help guide future Library services, programs, and spaces. Take our quick survey at www.alamedafree.org/survey

• It’s Plastic Free July and all Alamedans are invited to go plastic free with us! Check the City’s social media for more information.

Local Updates

• A quick reminder that the Posey Tube is closed tonight and tomorrow night from 10pm to 4:30am.

• Construction on the West Midway project at Alameda Point will be complete this fall. We recently demolished the former Commissary building and are making progress on backbone infrastructure, including underground utility work. We’ll start working on surface improvements soon, including roadway paving, curbs, gutters, and lighting.

• We’re also making excellent progress on the Central Avenue Safety Project and now in Phase 2, which means the detour changed as construction moved to the south side of the street. Westbound traffic is now using the newly paved road (which includes roundabouts that are still under construction) and eastbound traffic is detoured onto Pacific Ave (which becomes Marshall Way/Lincoln Ave). This new traffic pattern will be in effect throughout the summer.

Main Agenda Items

• 7-A Various Actions Related to Potential Sale of 13 Acres of Land in Enterprise District for Pacific Fusion Research and Demonstration Facility. (Approved 4-1)

Consent Calendar

• Consent Calendar (Approved 5-0)

City Manager Updates

Events

• This Saturday, June 21, is the Downtown Alameda Rock & Roll Beer Stroll from 1-5pm.

• We’re excited to celebrate the 4th of July with you at Alameda’s homegrown parade. For those who are able, consider participating in the 5k walk/run of the parade route taking place at 8:30am and benefits the Midway Shelter for women and children who are homeless and have experienced domestic abuse.

Programs

• Tomorrow, the Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle will board its 100,000th passenger! We’ll be there with cupcakes for all passengers and crew aboard the shuttle carrying the lucky rider. Then on July 8th we’ll launch our new schedule, which expands service to six days a week and increases service on Fridays and weekends until 10:30pm.

• Kudos to the 88 Mastick Senior Center member-artists who created 156 pieces of artwork for the Multimedia Art Exhibit, showcasing watercolor and acrylic paintings, ceramics, mosaic and stained glass art, jewelry, textile pieces, and mixed media collage. Special thanks to the dedicated Mastick volunteers and staff who thoughtfully organized and installed each piece. Artwork will remain on display through August 18, so be sure to stop by!

Local Updates

• Juneteenth, observed annually on June 19th, is a local, state, and federal holiday commemorating the day in 1865 when 2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, bringing news of freedom to more than 250,000 enslaved African Americans. City facilities are closed in observance, celebrating the long-overdue freedom this day represents. As Civil Rights Activist Opal Lee reminds us, none of us are free until we’re all free.

June 3rd, 2025

Main Agenda Items

• 7-A Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of Ordinance Revising the City’s Sewer Service Charges. (Approved 5-0)

• 7-B Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Article 30-18 (Universal Residential Design) of Chapter XXX (Development Regulations) to Adjust Universal Design Requirements for Townhouse Developments. (Approved 5-0)

• 7-C Public Hearing to Consider Resolution No. 16280 Amending Master Fee Resolution No. 12191 to Add Certain Fees and Revise the Fee Schedules for the Police Department, Library, Public Works Department, Fire Department, Planning, Building and Transportation Department, and the Rent Program. (Approved 5-0)

Consent Calendar

• Consent Calendar (Approved 5-0)

City Manager Updates

Announcement of Negotiations

• “As required by the City’s Sunshine Ordinance, I am providing 30 days’ notice, that the City will be initiating bargaining with two safety groups including:

• International Association of Firefighters, Local 689 (IAFF); and

• Alameda Fire Chiefs Association (AFCA)

on salaries, benefits, and terms of employment. Current Memorandum of Understandings, expiring December 31, 2025, between the City and each listed group can be found on the City’s website on the HR webpage. Negotiations will begin in July 2025.”

Events 

• On June 21st there are 2 exciting events taking place in Alameda:

• That morning is the annual Sandcastle Contest at Crown Beach

• That afternoon is the 2nd Rising Seas event, taking place at Harbor View Park, which is located off Clement Ave on Stanford Street. This is part of a free, outdoor series of events that connect culture and climate awareness in creative and engaging ways – transforming Alameda’s waterfront parks with live music, dance, and theater.

Programs

• Serving on a City board or commission is a great opportunity to participate in local government. We currently have openings on both the Public Art Commission and the Social Service Human Relations Board. You can learn more and submit an application on the City’s website.

• We are also accepting applications until June 9th for the City’s Below Market Home Ownership Program. The lottery will take place on June 12th for 3 different income levels. Find more information and submit an application at www.RiseHousing.com/AlamedaWaitlist2025

Local Updates

• Central Avenue construction is moving along, with the current phase of work ending later this month. At that time, the detour will change to traffic traveling east between 5th and Pacific. Please use extra caution and always follow detour routes to ensure your safety and the safety of others. We expect this second phase and the roundabouts at 3rd and 4th to be complete by the end of the summer.

• Plan ahead for late night closures (10pm to 4:30am) in the Webster Tube on June 10 and in the Posey Tube on June 11 for a scheduled Fire Drill.

• Happy Pride!

Main Agenda Items 

• 7-A Recommendation to Receive an Informational Report on the Status of City of Alameda Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts as Mandated by Assembly Bill 2561. (Approved 5-0)  

Consent Calendar 

• Consent Calendar (Approved 5-0) 

City Manager Updates 

Events 

• On May 28, the Alameda Sister City Association is holding a community meeting at Mastick Senior Center to answer questions and receive feedback about their Sister City proposal with the village of Wadi Foquin 

•  On May 31, Pacific Fusion is hosting a fun morning for residents of all ages at the REAP Climate Center, where they will share information about their proposed fusion energy research at Alameda Point 

 Programs 

• Alameda’s award-winning Water Shuttle is celebrating it’s first birthday in July with the great news that starting this summer we’ll be extending our hours and adding a 6th day of service (operating Tuesday-Sunday), AND the shuttle has been awarded funding to continue for the next 2 years.    

•  The Alameda Free Library is kicking off its Summer Reading program on June 1 for ages 0 to 100 plus! Check their website for more details and sign up to track your reading online and earn prizes! 

 Local Updates 

• Last week, the City started construction on the first phase of Grand Street, from Shoreline to Otis. Please use caution when driving in the area. When complete in August, there will be an 2-lane bikeway, ADA curb ramps and parking, and a mid-block crosswalk near Wood school with a pedestrian island. 

•  The City will be launching mobile parking payments this summer! In the meantime, we’ve installed payment stations at the Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal and replaced the broken stations on Park Street. These will be turned off until mobile payment is in place, but remember, parking time limits on Park Street still apply! 

May 6, 2025 

Main Agenda Items 

• 7-A Recommendation to Accept the Social Service Human Relations Board Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26. (Approved 5-0) 

• 7-B Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a New Service Provider Agreement with Alameda Family Services to Provide Clinician and Case Management Services for the Community Assessment, Response, and Engagement (CARE) Team Covering July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028, for a Total Not-To-Exceed Amount of $1,681,886; and Receive an Update on CARE Team 2024 Operations. (Approved 5-0) 

• 7-C Introduction of Ordinance Re-Adopting Alameda Municipal Code Section 6-62 (ThirdParty Food Delivery Services) of Article XVIII (Fair Housing and Tenant Protections) of Chapter VI (Businesses, Occupations and Industries) to Continue Placing Limits on Charges Imposed by Third-Party Delivery Services; Define Core Product Offering to Mean a Service; and Other Amendments. (Amended to include having staff investigate price gouging between app services, Approved 5-0) 

Consent Calendar 

• Consent Calendar (Approved 5-0) 

Council Referrals  

• 10-A Consider Directing Staff to Take Steps Necessary to Declare the City of Alameda a Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer (LGBTQ) Sanctuary City. (Approved 5-0) 

City Manager Updates 

• Last night, the City of Alameda held the first of two budget workshops with the City Council. While Alameda’s finances are currently stable due to consistent property tax revenues, healthy reserve funds, and a modest residual fund balance, the proposed budget for the next two years is stretched due to rising costs and an uncertain economy. 

• At a second budget workshop on May 13, the City Council will continue to discuss a variety of policy options along with reviewing the Capital Budget. 

•  Construction on the Central Avenue Safety Project is currently taking place from Lincoln Avenue to 9th Street. As we continue to make progress, lane closures and parking may change rather quickly. Signage with detour routes is posted. Please check the City’s website for the latest information. 

•  Next Wednesday, May 14, at 5pm, the Alameda County Transportation Commission is hosting a virtual presentation on the Oakland Alameda Access Project. If you haven’t had the chance to attend an in-person open house, this virtual option will provide information about the project benefits and construction schedule. A recording of the presentation will be shared on the project website. 

•  Next Thursday, May 15, is the annual Bike to Wherever Day. Check the City’s website to learn about the festivities planned throughout the day and be alert to additional students and commuters on the road. 

 Main Agenda Items 

• 7-A Recommendation to Endorse Design Concept for the Willie Stargell Avenue Complete Street Corridor; and Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Application for Funding Assigned to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and Committing Any Necessary Matching Funds and Stating Assurance to Complete the Project (Approved 5-0) 

• 7-B Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Lincoln Property Company (LPC West LP, a Delaware Limited Partnership) for Contracted Property Management Services for Two Years, with Two, Two-Year Options to Extend for a Total Pre-Commission Cost of $14,435,991.83 over Six Years. (Approved 5-0) 

• 7-C Introduction of Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Fourth Lease Amendment with Auctions by the Bay, Inc., for Building 20, Located at 2701 Monarch Street at Alameda Point for an Eleven-Month Extension to the Rent Relief Program Deferred Rent Repayment Schedule. Introduced. (Approved 5-0)  

Consent Calendar 

• Consent Calendar (Approved 5-0)  

 City Manager Updates 

• Alameda Police Department’s Bike Patrol is back in service, now on e-bikes! They’ll be patrolling areas based on recent crime data and will be giving out citations (and stickers for the littles!). 
• This Saturday, April 19, is the Spring Shindig at the Alameda Point Gym and field. We’ll be celebrating Earth Day with crafts, vendors, a petting zoo, bounce houses, and more! Join us from 12-3pm. 
•  Also taking place this Saturday, April 19, are Neighborhood Greenway popups at San Jose and Chestnut and on Versailles at Lincoln – both taking place from 10am-1pm. Stop by to learn more about Neighborhood Greenways, see draft concept plans, and share concerns and ideas about walking and biking.
•  Caltrans will be starting construction on the Oakland Alameda Access Project this fall. When the project is complete, it will bring significant benefits to Alameda and neighboring communities in Oakland. However, during construction, travelers can expect delays through the Webster and Posey Tubes. The Alameda County Transportation Commission is hosting 4 in-person open house events on April 23, 24, 29, and 30, and one online event in May, to share more information about this project and the construction and road closure schedule. You can find more information on the City’s website.
• Next Saturday, April 26, from 11:30am-2:30pm is the annual Alameda Bike Festival – this year at Paden Elementary School. This all-ages event includes free bike repairs, bike helmet fittings and giveaways, bike rodeos, a cargo and e-bike expo, safety classes, food trucks, music, and MORE!
• Pacific Fusion is exploring the development of a new nuclear fusion demonstration facility at Alameda Point and are hosting a project town hall on May 1 from 5:30-7:30pm at the College of Alameda. More information and a link to RSVP is on the City’s website. 

 April 1, 2025 

Main Agenda Items 

• 7-A Mayor’s State of the City Address. 

• 7-B Adoption of Resolutions Appointing John Lipp as a Member of the Commission on Persons with Disabilities and Lily Boris and Hamill Serrant as Members of the Golf Commission. (Approved 5-0) 

• 7-C Adoption of Resolution Adopting the 2025 Climate Action and Resiliency Plan (CARP) Mid-Cycle Update and Accept the 2024 Annual Report. (Motion to make changes to the Report language, Approved 5-0) 

• 7-D Recommendation to Accept the Economic Development Status Update and Provide Feedback Regarding Economic Development Efforts and Activities. (Approved 5-0) 

• 7-E Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Section 8-8.9 (Electric Vehicle Charging) to Article 8-8 (General Parking Regulations) of Chapter VIII (Traffic, Motor Vehicles and Alternative Transportation Modes), to Limit the Use of Designated Parking Spaces at Curbside Locations and City-Owned Parking Facilities to Electric Vehicles that are Connected for Electric Charging Purposes. (Approved 5-0) 

• 7-F Recommendation to Accept the 2024 Annual Reports on the Alameda 2040 General Plan/Housing Element, Transportation Choices Plan, and Vision Zero Action Plan. (Approved 5-0) 

Consent Calendar 

• Consent Calendar (Approved 5-0)  

City Manager Updates 

• We want to alert the community about a planned community-organized protest taking place this Saturday, April 5, from 12-1pm in front of City Hall. 

• On April 9, the Alameda Police Department will be holding a community meeting to discuss AB 481 and the equipment they use. More information is on the City’s website.  

• The City is starting to design Neighborhood Greenways for San Jose Ave/Morton Street between Calhoun Street and Fernside Boulevard that will be constructed next year. Please join us at one of 2 pop-up events on Saturday, April 19, from 10am-1pm, at the intersections of San Jose Ave at Chestnut and at Versailles at Lincoln. 

•  Today we launched an 8-week emergency preparedness campaign, where you receive a weekly email with small steps to prepare for a big disaster. Sign up on the City’s website and get Alameda Ready!

Main Agenda Items

• 7-A  Recommendation to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Settlement Agreement between the Port of Oakland, the City of Alameda and Citizens League for Airport Safety and Serenity (CLASS) Regarding the Port of Oakland’s Final Environmental Impact Report for the Oakland Airport Terminal Modification and Development Project. (Approved 5-0)

• 7-B Recommendation to Endorse Design Concepts for the Fernside Traffic Calming and Bikeways Project. (Motion for further traffic analysis, Approved 5-0)

• 7-C Adoption of Resolution Adopting the 2025 Climate Action and Resiliency Plan (CARP) Mid-Cycle Update and Accept the 2024 Annual Report. (Not heard)

• 7-D Recommendation to Accept the Economic Development Status Update and Provide Feedback Regarding Economic Development Efforts and Activities. (Not heard)

Consent Calendar

• 5-J Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Regarding the Formulation and Implementation of Sister City Relations Between the Village of Wadi Foquin, Palestinian Territories and the City of Alameda.

• Balance of the Consent Calendar (Approved 5-0)

City Manager Updates

• Alameda Restaurant Week is taking place now through March 23! We had a wonderful kick-off event on Thursday and have seen great support so far for our local restaurants, bars, and cafes. Be sure to check alamedarestaurantweek.com for specials and enter to win up to $1000 in raffle prizes!

• There are several upcoming Police Beat meetings later this month and in April. If you have not attended your local beat meeting, find your beat on the City’s website and join us for updates specific to your neighborhood.

• On March 26th is the City’s 9th annual youth career and job fair at Encinal High. Last year we have more than 600 young people join. Find more information on the City’s website.

• Big thanks to our Public Works team who replaced more than 30 heaters at the Veterans Memorial Facility with new energy efficient heaters. Other recent improvements include an ADA accessible restroom with hot water, new carpet and paint in several offices, refinished wood floors, and in the coming months we’ll complete updates to 5 more restrooms.

March 4th, 2025

Main Agenda Items

• 7-A  Recommendation to Implement an Automated Red Light Enforcement Pilot Program at the Two Intersections of Park Street and Otis Drive and Webster Street and Atlantic Avenue. (Approved 5-0)

Consent Calendar

• Consent Calendar (Approved 4-0) 

City Manager Updates

• This morning, the Alameda Police Department honored the memory of Officer Robert J. Davey, Jr., who was killed in the line of duty on March 3, 1983. Officer Davey had already completed his shift that day, but chose to stay on duty to help serve a search warrant at a residence that posed a risk to the community. He was 33 years old and had proudly served the Alameda Police Department for 10 years. Officer Davey will forever be in our hearts, and his legacy continues through his wife, their four children, and grandchildren.

• In the next few weeks, the Police Department is hosting the first community beat meetings of the year. Join us to meet your designated beat officers, recap 2024, and learn what to expect in 2025. Find your neighborhood beat and the meeting schedule at www.alamedaca.gov/beatmeetings.

• There are 2 exciting events taking place next week — first, we're kicking off Alameda Restaurant Week with a party at Faction Brewing on Thursday, March 13. The fun includes a great selection of drinks and bites, games and a photo booth, skyline views, music, and more!

• Then next Friday night, March 14, the Alameda Community Band is performing a free concert at Mastick Senior Center. Details for both events are on the City's website!

Main Agenda Items

7-A  Adoption of Resolution Appointing Nicholas deVries as a Member of the Public Utilities Board. (Approved 5-0)

• 7-B Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution Approving a 24-Month Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Pacific Fusion, with Options to Extend for a Total of 33 Months, for Potential Development of a 12- to 18-Acre Property along Orion Street between West Pacific Avenue and West Ticonderoga Avenue at Alameda Point, for a Research and Development Facility. (Approved 4-1)

• 7-C Recommendation to Approve the 2025-2026 Legislative Agenda for the City of Alameda. (Approved 5-0)

• 7-D Recommendation to Receive an Informational Presentation on Alameda Police Department Data from the Police Auditor and Provide Feedback regarding the Police Auditor’s Ongoing Work. (Approved 5-0)

Consent Calendar

• Consent Calendar (Approved 5-0)

City Manager Updates

• Sign-ups are now open on the City’s website for the City’s annual 4th of July Parade. This is the community’s event, and we hope to see our favorite entries as well as some new groups!

• On March 1, the Alameda Police Department has a team participating in the Polar Plunge, which is now taking place here in Alameda. We hope you will consider taking the plunge and supporting the Special Olympics. 

• This Saturday the City is holding a community input meeting about the public dock at Bohol Circle Immigrant Park, please join us!

February 4th, 2025

Main Agenda Items

• 7-A  Adoption of Resolutions Appointing Joshua Bevan and Arthur Brito as Members of the Historical Advisory Board. (Approved 5-0)

• 7-B Recommendation to Accept an Informational Report on Updates of the Alameda Police Department. (Received update, no vote taken)

• 7-C Work Session on the Urban Forest Plan and Implementation. (provided feedback, no vote taken)

• 7-D Introduction of Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Lease Amendment for Building 360 at 1900 Skyhawk Street for a Nine-Month Rent and Fee Deferral and Subsequent Twelve-Month Deferred Repayment Schedule, with Astra Space Operations LLC. (Approved 5-0)

Consent Calendar

• Consent Calendar (Approved 5-0)

City Manager Updates

• The City has grant opportunities available for the performing arts, literary arts, film & video, screenings and installations, arts education, art lectures and presentations, special events, and artist-in-residence programs. We also have grants available for small business façade improvements like exterior painting, new awnings and signs, and refurbishment of architectural features that enhance the City’s retail districts. Artists and local business owners can read more and apply on the City’s website.

• Rhythmix Cultural Works is hosting a celebration of artist Bonnie Randall Boller and her work through March 21, including encaustic painting, pottery, printmaking, and mixed media. An Alameda native, Bonnie was a prolific artist and arts educator. She taught ceramics at Mastick Senior Center, held leadership positions in local arts organizations, advocated to display local artists’ work at City Hall, and will be deeply missed.

• Tickets are still available online for ARPD’s Family Snowball Dance Party this Friday night, February 7. This event is for kids 5-12 years old and their families, with dancing, arts & crafts, hors d’oeuvres, and a Mardi Gras theme!

• The Bay Area Polar Plunge supports the Special Olympics and is moving to Alameda this year! On March 1, you can participate by joining the 5k run, taking a dip into the chilly waters at Crown Beach, or donating and supporting Team Alameda!

   

January 21st, 2025  

Main Agenda Items 

• 7-A Recommendation to Endorse the Concept Designs for the Estuary Adaptation Project and the Bay Farm Island Adaptation Project and to Accept a Status Update on the Subregional Adaptation Plan. (Approved 5-0) 

Consent Calendar 

• Consent Calendar (Approved 5-0) 

City Manager Updates 

• After more than a decade of planning and community engagement, construction on the Central Avenue Safety Improvement Project will begin this Monday, January 27. This project is designed to enhance safety for all users and reduce vehicle delays. The full length of the project spans 1.7 miles, but the biggest impact to the public will occur during the construction of three roundabouts, which will be completed in phases to minimize disruption. 

• The East Bay Small Business Development Center (SBDC) started its City-sponsored business advising services in Alameda this month. Small business owners can make an appointment for these free services located at the Alameda Chamber and Economic Alliance office on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 12pm – 4pm. The response from the small business community has been very positive, with all of the available timeslots reserved so far.  

• At the Transportation Commission meeting tomorrow night, members of the public can hear about and weigh in on the design updates and safety improvements proposed for Aughinbaugh Way, Mecartney Road, and Maitland Drive as part of the City’s 2025 Pavement Program. This year the program will maintain and rehabilitate approximately 10.5 miles of roadway on the East End and Bay Farm as well as 1.5 miles of shared use trail along Island Drive and Mecartney Road. 

January 7th, 2025 

Main Agenda Items 

• 7-A Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Encinal Terminals Master Plan and Development Agreement (Entered into by the City Council on February 1, 2022) to Modify Interim Milestones and Related / Conforming Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 7, 2025 3 Amendments Pursuant to Alameda Municipal Code (AMC) Section 30-4 and Sections 30-91 Through 30-95. General Plan: Mixed Use. Zoning: M-X, Mixed Use. (Timeline Extension Approved 5-0) 

• 7-B Introduction of Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Lease for a Portion of Building 169 with the Pacific Pinball Museum, a 501(C)(3) California Nonprofit Organization, Located at 1680 Viking Street, Suite 101 at Alameda Point, Alameda, California, for a Term of Thirty-Six Months. (Approved 5-0) 

• 7-C Recommendation to Accept an Update on the City’s Code Enforcement Program. (Approved 5-0) 

Consent Calendar 

• Consent Calendar (Approved 5-0) 

City Manager Updates 

• Caltrans is closing the Posey Tube tonight from 10pm to 4:30am for maintenance, so please use a detour route if you need to leave Alameda during that time. 

• On Monday, January 20, Reverand Betty Williams is organizing the 48th annual MLK Day event here at City Hall – check the City’s website in the coming days for more information. 

• Signal updates are now complete at Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway and include new protected bike phases at intersections along the Cross Alameda Trail. For drivers that are turning, they will see a red arrow traffic light during the protected bike phase. A red arrow light means no turn on red. Drivers must bring their vehicle to a complete stop and not turn until the light changes. 

• Construction on the Oakland Alameda Access Project is expected to begin this summer, which will provide a direct route from Alameda to 880, reduce freeway-bound traffic within heavily populated pedestrian neighborhoods like Chinatown, and construct safe and accessible bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The City has been working with the Alameda County Transportation Commission and Caltrans to identify ways to reduce construction impacts, including proposed single-lane closures of the Tube. The Alameda County Transportation Commission will be hosting community meetings in February, and the City will share this information as soon as the meetings are scheduled.

   

December 3rd, 2024

Main Agenda Items

• 7-A Public Hearing to Consider Approving the Housing and Community Development Needs Statement for the Community Development Block Grant Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26. (Approved 4-0)

• 7-B Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution Amending Master Fee Resolution No. 12191 to Add and Revise Recreation and Park Fees for Calendar Year 2025. (Approved 4-0)

Consent Calendar

• 5-A Adoption of Resolution Approving Letter of Understanding between the City of Alameda and the Alameda Fire Chiefs Association to Clarify Retention/Longevity and Management Incentive Pay Memorandum Of Understanding Language for CalPERS Compensation Compliance. (Approved 4-0)

• Balance of the Consent Calendar (Approved 4-0)

   

November 19, 2024

Main Agenda Items

• 7-A Recommendation to Accept the 2024 Progress Report on The Road Home. (Discussed, no vote taken)

• 7-B Recommendation to Review, Comment on, and Authorize Mayor to Sign the City’s Draft Response Letter to the Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners on the Oakland Airport Final Environmental Impact Report. (Approved 5-0)

Consent Calendar

• 5-F Recommendation to Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Letter of Support for Caltrans to Seek Funds to Study Safety Improvements and a Road Diet on Otis Drive as Part of Caltrans’ Route 61 Capital Preventative Maintenance Project. (Approved 4-0)

• Balance of the Consent Calendar (Approved 4-0)

November 6th, 2024

Main Agenda Items

• 7-A Recommendation to Accept an Update on the Port of Oakland's Final Environmental Impact Report for the Terminal Modification and Development Project at the Oakland Airport. (Received update, provided feedback, no vote taken)

Consent Calendar

• 5-G Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Public Housing Cooperation Agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda, for a Term of 36 Months and up to 24 Months of Extensions for a Total Potential Term of 60 Months, for Independence Plaza Operations at No Cost to the City of Alameda, and to Administratively Extend the Term of the Agreement as Needed; and to Allow the Housing Authority to Secure Replacement Funding for Operations. (Approved 3-1)

• Balance of the Consent Calendar (Approved 4-0)

Council Referrals

• Consider Directing Staff to Establish a City Council Committee with the Port of Oakland Commissioners. (Councilmember Jensen): (Not heard)

• Consider Directing Staff to Implement Automated Cameras at Intersections Where a Right Turn On Red Light is Prohibited, as Authorized by California Vehicle Code 21453. (Councilmember Jensen): (Motion to revisit item in January, Approved 4-0)

• Consider Adoption of Resolution to Admonish City Councilmember Trish Herrera Spencer for Behavior which Violates City Council Code of Conduct Section 3(b). (Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft and Councilmember Vella): (Not adopted. No vote taken)