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May 5, 2026 ·7:00 PM Final

City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Alameda CA 94501

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  1. 1 MEETING TIMES: Closed Session - 5:00 p.m. Joint Meeting - 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
  2. 2 Members of the public can comment on agenda items in person or remotely and must be in person to comment on Oral Communications, Non-Agenda Public Speaking Times: Up to 4 speakers: 3 minutes 5 or more speakers: 2 minutes Speakers cannot cede time For general and public participation information, please click: https://www.alamedaca.gov/government/Public-Comment-and-City-Council-Meeting-Guide For Zoom registration, please click: https://alamedaca-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HvEXu6lGSbCtCcHzgY6jVQ For Telephone Participants: Zoom Phone Number: 669-900-9128 Zoom Meeting ID: 879 2913 5811 Any requests for reasonable accommodations should be made by completing an online form: https://us.openforms.com/Form/7e338354-7abf-4852-886d-229f8c7019b9 The Council may take action on any item listed in the agenda
  3. 3 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
  4. 1 Roll Call - City Council
  5. 2 Consent Calendar - Items are routine and will be approved by one motion unless removed by Councilmembers
  6. 2-A Recommendation to Approve Adam Politzer, Interim City Manager, Abigail Thorne-Lyman, Base Reuse and Economic Development Director, Alesia Strauch, Base Reuse Manager, Francisco Torres, Jones Lang LaSalle, and Len Aslanian, Assistant City Attorney, as Real Property Negotiators for 1190 West Tower Avenue (Poseidon Aerospace). (Base Reuse and Economic Development 29061822) 2026-5959
  7. 3 Public Comment on Closed Session Items Only
  8. 4 Adjournment to Closed Session to consider:
  9. 4-A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/HIRING Pursuant to Government Code § 54957 Title/Description of Positions to be Filled: City Manager 2026-5976
  10. 4-B CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9) CASE NAME: In Re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation COURT: United States District Court Northern District of Ohio Eastern Division CASE NUMBER: 1:17-md-2804-DAP 2026-5950
  11. 4-C CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) PROPERTY: 1190 West Tower Avenue (Building 11) Alameda Point, Alameda, CA CITY NEGOTIATORS: Interim City Manager Adam Politzer, Base Reuse and Economic Development Director Abigail Thorne-Lyman, Base Reuse Manager Alesia Strauch, Francisco Torres, Jones Lang LaSalle, and Assistant City Attorney Len Aslanian NEGOTIATING PARTIES: City of Alameda and Poseidon Aerospace UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and Terms of Lease 2026-5960
  12. 4-D CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Case Name: City of Alameda v. Greenway Golf Associates, Inc. Court: Alameda County Superior Court Case No: 22CV011964 2026-5939
  13. 5 Announcement of Action Taken in Closed Session, if any
  14. 14 May 5, 2026 Closed Session Announcement 2026-6004
  15. 6 Adjournment - City Council
  16. 16 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION (SACIC) MEETING - 6:30 P.M.
  17. 17 Pledge of Allegiance
  18. 1 Roll Call - City Council and SACIC
  19. 2 Consent Calendar - Routine items are approved by one motion unless Councilmembers / Commissioners remove items for discussion; removed items are called after Agenda Items if any; Councilmembers / Commissioners may speak for up to 3 minutes
  20. 2-A Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council and SACIC Meeting Held on March 3, 2026. [SACIC] (City Clerk) 2026-5984
  21. 3 Agenda Items
  22. 3-A Recommendation to Accept the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Audited Financial Statements and Compliance Reports. [City Council/SACIC] (Finance 10024051) 2026-5937
  23. 3-B Budget Workshop for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Mid-Cycle Budget Update to Provide Direction on Funding Changes for June 2, 2026 Midcycle Budget Adoption. [City Council/SACIC] (Finance 10024056) 2026-5941
  24. 4 Adjournment - City Council and SACIC
  25. 25 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 7:00 P.M.
  26. 1 Roll Call - City Council
  27. 2 Agenda Changes
  28. 3 Proclamations, Special Orders of the Day and Announcements - Limited to 15 minutes
  29. 3-A Proclamation Declaring May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month. 2026-5660
  30. 3-B Proclamation Declaring May 2026 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. 2026-5661
  31. 4 Oral Communications, Non-Agenda (Public Comment) - Speakers may address the Council in regard to any matter not on the agenda over which the Council has jurisdiction; limited to 15 minutes; remaining speakers may comment under Section 9
  32. 5 Consent Calendar - Routine items are approved by one motion unless Councilmembers remove items for discussion; removed items are called after Agenda Items; Councilmembers may speak for up to 3 minutes
  33. 5-A Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings Held on April 7, 2026. (City Clerk) 2026-5963
  34. 5-B Bills for Ratification. (Finance) 2026-5943
  35. 5-C Recommendation to Accept the Annual Automated License Plate Readers Data Report from the Alameda Police Department. (Police 10031130) 2026-5859
  36. 5-D Recommendation to Authorize Updates to the Existing Alameda Police Department Policy Manual to Conform to Best Practices and to Ratify Policies that Have Been Updated Pursuant to Legal Updates, Significant Liability Issues, and Imminent Safety. (Police 10031100) 2026-5914
  37. 5-E Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute a Twenty-Four Month Agreement with Rise Housing Solutions to Operate the Below Market Rate Purchase Program with a Total Compensation Amount Not-to-Exceed $102,000. (City Manager 20621840) 2026-5949
  38. 5-F Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute a Five-Year Service Provider Agreement in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $75,000 per Year for a Total Amount Not-to-Exceed $375,000 to Murgreen Environmental Company for On-Call Plumbing Maintenance. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). (Public Works C41000) 2026-5777
  39. 5-G Recommendation to Authorize the Purchase of One Compact Wheel Loader from Petersen CAT in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $98,257. (Public Works 60141581) 2026-5919
  40. 5-H Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Verde Design, Inc., in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $21,400, for a Total Agreement Amount Not-to-Exceed $427,145, to Provide Additional Engineering Services Related to Estuary Park Phase 2 Project. This project is categorically exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15301 (existing facilities), 15302 (replacement or reconstruction), and 15303 (new construction or conversion of small structures). (Public Works C52500) 2026-5922
  41. 5-I Recommendation to Approve the Project Plans and Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Ray’s Electric for Streetlight Conduit Replacement - Cornell Drive & Thompson Avenue, Moreland Drive from Fernside Boulevard to Buena Vista Avenue, P.W. No. 03-25-05, in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $527,707, Including Contingency. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). (Public Works 310) 2026-5924
  42. 5-J Recommendation to Authorize the Purchase of Four 2026 Rivian R1S Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) from Rivian LLC in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $426,216.06, with Aftermarket Equipment from Patrol EV for Amounts Not-to-Exceed $79,521.33; Seventeen 2026 Ford Interceptor Hybrid SUVs from Town Ford for an Amount Not-to-Exceed $1,112,125.78 with Aftermarket Equipment from Kerr Industries in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $351,682.12; and Radio Equipment Installation from Metro Mobile Communications for an Amount Not-to-Exceed $25,367.20. (Public Works) 2026-5936
  43. 5-K Adoption of Resolution Approving the Alameda County Transportation Commission Master Programs Funding Agreement for Measure BB and Vehicle Registration Fee Direct Local Distribution Funds. (Public Works 31041520) 2026-5916
  44. 5-L Adoption of Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget to Increase Authorized Expenditures in the Fleet Internal Service Fund for Fleet Maintenance ($250,000) and Fleet Replacement ($175,000). (Public Works 601) 2026-5935
  45. 5-M Adoption of Resolution of Intention to Dissolve Zone 7 of the Island City Landscaping and Lighting District, 84-2. (Public Works 27441530) 2026-5921
  46. 5-N Adoption of Resolution Approving the Engineer’s Report Declaring the City of Alameda's Intention to Order the Levy and Collection of Assessments and Providing for Notice of Public Hearing on June 16, 2026 - Maintenance Assessment District 01-01 (Marina Cove). In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). (Public Works 27741530) 2026-5933
  47. 5-O Adoption of Resolution Approving the Engineer's Report Declaring the City of Alameda's Intention to Order the Levy and Collection of Assessments and Providing for Notice of Public Hearing on June 16, 2026 - Island City Landscaping and Lighting District 84-2, Zones 1, 4, 5, 6 and 8. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). (Public Works 27041530, 27141530, 27241530, 27341530 and 27541530) 2026-5945
  48. 5-P Adoption of Resolution Approving a Partial Exemption from Public Art Ordinance for the McKay Respite Center (1245 McKay Avenue), Reducing the Public Art In-Lieu Fee From $244,117 to $100,000. (Base Reuse and Economic Development) 2026-5904
  49. 5-Q Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Continued Participation of the City of Alameda in the Alameda County HOME Consortium for HOME Funds and Authorizing the Execution of the Necessary Documents to Maintain the Eligibility of the Consortium for HOME Program Funds in Accordance with the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990; and Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager, or Designee, to Execute an Agreement with Alameda County Housing and Community Development to Accept HOME Funds for Fiscal Year 2026-27. (Housing and Human Services 201) 2026-5910
  50. 5-R Final Passage of Ordinance Approving a Lease Option for Three Years with Three One-Year Extensions in Furtherance of a Sixty-Six Year Ground Lease with Purchase Option with Radium Presents for Approximately 1.87 Acres of Land Located at Alameda Point, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement Consistent with the Purchase Option. [Requires four affirmative votes] The Project is subject to the streamlining provision of Public Resources Code Sections 21166 and 21083.3 and Sections 15162 and 15183 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. Accordingly, a CEQA Checklist has been prepared, and no further environmental review is required. (Base Reuse and Economic Development 29061822) 2026-5971
  51. 5-S Final Passage of Ordinance Approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Sale of City-Owned Property Located at 650 West Ranger Avenue (Building 92) to Ernst Development Partners, Inc., and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Related Documents. [Requires four affirmative votes] (Base Reuse and Economic Development 29061822) 2026-5972
  52. 5-T Final Passage of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code Amending Article XVIII (Tobacco Retailers) of Chapter VI (Businesses, Occupations, and Industries) Prohibiting the Sale and Distribution of Nitrous Oxide by Tobacco Retailers, Convenience Stores, and other Retail Establishments. (City Manager) 2026-5973
  53. 5-U Final Passage of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Article 3-61 (Transient Occupancy Tax) of Chapter 3 (Finance and Taxation) to Implement Senate Bill 346 Authorizing Cities to Require Short Term Rental Platforms to Provide Additional Information to Cities. (Finance 10024051) 2026-5974
  54. 5-V Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) /HOME Partnership Investment Program (HOME) Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Action Plan; and Authorize the Interim City Manager, or Designee, to Negotiate and Execute Related Documents, Agreements, and Modifications at Funding Levels Approved by Congress. (Housing and Human Services 203, 204) 2026-5915
  55. 5-W Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution Confirming the Park Street Business Improvement Area Assessment Report for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and Levying an Assessment on the Park Street Business Improvement Area with a Consumer Price Index Adjustment of Three Percent (3%) for Fiscal Year 2026-27. (Base Reuse and Economic Development 10061810) 2026-5927
  56. 5-X Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution Confirming the Webster Street Business Improvement Area Assessment Report for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and Levying an Annual Assessment on the Webster Street Business Improvement Area with a Consumer Price Index Adjustment of Three Percent (3%) for Fiscal Year 2026-27. (Base Reuse and Economic Development 10061810) 2026-5928
  57. 6 Continued Agenda Items
  58. 6-A Recommendation to Approve Agreement Appointing Girard “Gerry” Beaudin as City Manager Effective June 30, 2026; and Adoption of Resolution Modifying the Council Appointee Salary Schedule Increasing the Salary Range of the City Manager Position by 1%. (City Attorney/Human Resources) [Continued from April 21, 2026] 2026-5940
  59. 7 Regular Agenda Items
  60. 7-A Public Hearing to Consider an Appeal of the Planning Board’s Decision to Approve Use Permit Amendment No. PLN25-0649 to Allow the Continued Use of an Outdoor Patio for Amplified Musical Entertainment at 1200 Park Street; and Adoption of Resolution Upholding the Appeal of Use Permit Amendment PLN25-0649 and Modifying the Use Permit to Extend Pilot to Allow Outdoor Music Events Consistent with the Noise Ordinance on a 0.29-Acre Site at 1200 Park Street. CEQA Determination: The City Council is considering this matter on appeal and depending on the action taken by City Council at the public hearing, it may adopt, modify, or overturn the initial CEQA determination or require some further action. The appealed Use Permit was originally determined to be categorically exempt from additional environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15183 (project consistent with General Plan and Zoning). (Planning, Building & Transportation 20962710) 2026-5951
  61. 7-B Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Section 12-2.3 (Location) of Article I (Parking Lots) of Chapter XII (Designated Parking) and by Repealing and Replacing current Section 12-4.12 (Reserved) of Article I (Parking Lots) in its Entirety to Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Establish and Modify Hours of Operation for the Civic Center Parking Structure. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). (Public Works 26541641) [Continued from May 5, 2026] 2026-5923
  62. 7-C Recommendation to Endorse the Program Concept for a Three-Year Bike Share Pilot in West Alameda and Authorize the Interim City Manager, or Designee, to Execute All Necessary Agreements to Accept Funding from Alameda County Transportation Commission and Execute a Three-Year Agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and Lyft to Begin Participation in the Regional Bay Wheels Program. This project is exempt under Public Resources Code Section 21080.25. (Planning, Building, and Transportation 24462742) 2026-5920
  63. 7-D Introduction of Ordinance Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute a Third Amendment to the Lease with Bayview Landing LP for Approximately 6.4 Acres of City-Owned Public Trust Tidelands Located at 1527 Buena Vista (Encinal Terminals). [Requires four affirmative votes] The lease amendment authorizing the proposed temporary use of the site is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Class 1 and Class 4, Existing Facilities and Minor Alterations to Land, where the site is not proposed to be physically modified and will be used in a manner consistent with prior use. (Base Reuse and Economic Development 29061822) 2026-5901
  64. 8 City Manager Communications - Communications from City Manager
  65. 9 Oral Communications, Non-Agenda (Public Comment) - Speakers may address the Council in regard to any matter not on the agenda over which the Council has jurisdiction
  66. 10 Council Referrals - Matters placed on the agenda by Councilmembers may be scheduled as future agenda items or dispositive action may be taken on sufficiently noticed time sensitive legislative matters; presentations are limited to 5 minutes; Councilmembers may speak for up to 3 minutes
  67. 11 Council Communications - Councilmembers may speak for up to 9 minutes to address any matter not on the agenda, including reporting on conferences or meetings
  68. 12 Adjournment - City Council
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