March 16 COVID-19 Update

Published on March 16, 2020

Updated Agenda for March 17 City Council Meeting

While City Hall is closed to the public during the day, the City Council meeting will take place and City Hall will be open during public meetings. Residents can view meetings at www.alamedaca.gov/agendas and can provide comment during the meeting via email (clerk@alamedaca.gov) or via text or voicemail (510-747-4802). The revised Agenda includes the following items:

1. Declare a local emergency in response to COVID-19 and direct staff to respond appropriately
2. Temporary moratorium on evictions and landlords shutting off utilities in rental units
3. Mayor's address on City's response to COVID-19
4. Direction on potential measures amending the City Charter
5. Council referral directing staff to provide health insurance to part-time employees working over 20 hours a week for Fiscal Year 2020-21

View the updated Agenda here (which also includes details on the previously scheduled items that will not be heard): https://legistar1.Branicus.com/alameda/meetings/2020/3/5124_A_City_Council_20-03-17_Meeting_Agenda.pdf

We will be posting a lot of updates in the coming days to www.alamedaca.gov/alerts. Starting today, the City is closing several City buildings until at least April 5, with essential staff accessible by phone and email. Closed buildings include City Hall, City Hall West, ARPD offices, the Main Library and the two branch libraries, and Mastick Senior Center (except for meals). We know these closures will be very disruptive for our community, but they are intended to protect our most vulnerable residents and our health systems. We appreciate your support and cooperation and will continue to post updates as new information is available.