City Council
City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Alameda CA 94501
Agenda — 48 items
- 1 MEETING TIMES: Joint Meeting - 6:59 p.m. Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
- 2 The City allows members of the public to participate in person or remotely Public Speaking Times: Up to 4 speakers: 3 minutes 5 or more speakers: 2 minutes Speakers cannot cede time For information to assist with remote participation, please click: https://www.alamedaca.gov/zoom For Zoom registration, please click: https://alamedaca-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vhuM5YD5QdqaiD-hmmW3Hw For Telephone Participants: Zoom Phone Number: 669-900-9128 Zoom Meeting ID: 875 0040 3262 Any requests for reasonable accommodations should be made by contacting the City Clerk’s office: clerk@alamedaca.gov or 510-747-4800 The Council may take action on any item listed in the agenda
- 3 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION (SACIC) MEETING - 6:59 P.M.
- 4 Pledge of Allegiance
- 1 Roll Call - City Council and SACIC Note: Councilmember Vella will be present via teleconference from 5733 Noni Street, Kapaa, HI 96746
- 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
- 2-A Minutes of the Special Joint City Council and SACIC Meeting Held on May 21, 2024. [City Council and SACIC] (City Clerk)
- 2-B Public Hearing to Consider Establishing the Proposition 4 (Appropriations) Limit for Fiscal Year 2024-25; and Adoption of Resolution Establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2024-25. [City Council] (Finance)
- 2-C Adoption of Resolution Approving and Adopting Midcycle Changes to the City of Alameda Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 25; [City Council] Adoption of Resolution Approving and Adopting Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget [SACIC]; and Adoption of Resolution Approving Workforce Changes and Amending the Management and Confidential Employees Association Salary Schedule in Fiscal Year 2024 25 Effective July 1, 2024. [City Council] (Finance 10024054)
- 3 Adjournment - City Council and SACIC
- 11 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 7:00 P.M.
- 1 Roll Call - City Council Note: Councilmember Vella will be present via teleconference from 5733 Noni Street, Kapaa, HI 96746
- 2 Agenda Changes
- 3 Proclamations, Special Orders of the Day and Announcements - Limited to 15 minutes
- 3-A Season for Nonviolence High School Speech Contest Winner: Karishma Lopez-Renteria, Alameda Science and Technology Institute 9th Grade Student
- 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 and in-person comments only; remaining speakers may comment under Section 9
- 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
- 5-A Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meeting Held on May 21, 2024. (City Clerk)
- 5-B Bills for Ratification. (Finance)
- 5-C Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Accela, Inc. for a Term of Three Years in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $516,833 for Continued Use of the Accela Permit System and Addition of Mobile Access for a Total Compensation Not-to-Exceed $886,887. (Information Technology 60626070)
- 5-D Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the Alameda Journal for the Publication of Legal Notices for Fiscal Year 2024-25. (City Clerk 10022020)
- 5-E Recommendation to Authorize the Purchase of One Groundsmaster 4000D Lawn Mower for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $102,987.66 from Turf Star/Toro, Consistent with the Revised Vehicle Replacement Policy. (Public Works 60141581)
- 5-F Recommendation to Authorize the Purchase of One Ford F-550 for the Fire Department for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $78,163.12 from National Auto Fleet Group, Consistent with Revised Vehicle Replacement Policy. (Public Works 60141581)
- 5-G Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a First Amendment to the Animal Shelter Operator Agreement with the Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter, increasing Compensation for Services by $186,000 for a Total Agreement Amount Not-to-Exceed $11,760,639 over the 10-Year Term, due to a Significant Increase in Animal Intakes Causing Costs for Staff and Medical Care to Increase. (City Manager 10021030)
- 5-H Adoption of Resolution Amending Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Alameda and the Management and Confidential Employees Association Effective June 18, 2024 to Add Four Classifications to Assigned Standby and Provide Compensation to Information Technology Personnel Required to Participate in the Department’s Standby Program to Maintain Service and Security of the City’s Information Technology Network. (Human Resources 10025060)
- 5-I Adoption of Resolution (a) Amending Resolution No. 9460 to Reflect Current Positions and Entities to Be Included in the City of Alameda’s Conflict of Interest Code and (b) Rescinding Resolution No. 15910. (City Attorney 10023040)
- 5-J Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution Ordering the Levy of Assessments, Maintenance Assessment District 01-1 (Marina Cove). (Public Works 27741530)
- 5-K Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution Ordering that No Assessment be Levied for Fiscal Year 2024-25 in Connection with Zone 7 of the Island City Landscaping and Lighting District 84-2. (Public Works 27441530)
- 5-L Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution Approving Ordering the Levy of Assessments, Island City Landscaping and Lighting District 84-2, Zones 1, 4, 5, 6, and 8. (Public Works 27041530, 27141530, 27241530, 27341530, 27541530)
- 5-M Final Passage of Ordinance Adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy for Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) (Drones) for the Alameda Police Department. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15321 (law enforcement activities by peace officers) and Section 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption), since it can be seen with certainty that the proposed action has no potential to have a significant adverse effect on the environment. (Police 10031100)
- 5-N Final Passage of Ordinance Amending Alameda Municipal Code Chapter XXX (Development Regulations) to Reinstate and Update Subsection a. Exceptions for Nonconforming Lots of Section 30-5.6 Building Site, Areas and Easements, as Recommended by the Planning Board. Environmental Review: This action is statutorily exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). (Planning, Building and Transportation 20976710)
- 6 Continued Agenda Items
- 6-A Recommendation to Receive an Informational Report on Other Post-Employment Benefits. (Finance 10024051) [Continued from June 4, 2024]
- 6-B Recommendation to Receive an Update and Provide Direction on a Branch Library at Alameda Point. (Library 21052300) [Continued from June 4, 2024]
- 6-C Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of Ordinance Repealing Alameda Municipal Code Section 13-10.3, which Bans the Use of Natural Gas in New Construction and Major Remodels and Additions, In Order to Comply with California Restaurant Association v. City of Berkeley. Environmental Review: Adoption of an Ordinance Repealing a Ban on the Use of Natural Gas in Buildings Is Exempt from Environmental Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). No Further Environmental Review is Required. (Planning, Building and Transportation 20976710) [Continued from June 4, 2024]
- 6-D Adoption of Resolution Reauthorizing Resolution No. 16104, which Amended the Rules of Order Governing City Council Meetings Concerning the Consent Calendar, Speaking Times for the Public and Reviewing, Changing or Rescinding Prior Council Actions. (City Clerk 10012010) [Continued from May 21 and June 4, 2024]
- 7 Regular Agenda Items
- 7-A Recommendation to Approve the City of Alameda Americans with Disabilities Act Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies). (Public Works 31041001)
- 7-B Recommendation to Approve Administration of a New Voluntary Sidewalk Repair and Enforcement Program and Direct Staff to Return to the City Council with Related Revision of the Alameda Municipal Code. (Public Works 310)
- 7-C Recommendation to Approve the Conceptual Design Plan for Estuary Park Phase 2 as Modified by the Alameda Recreation and Parks Department. (Recreation 10051400)
- 8 City Manager Communications - Communications from City Manager
- 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; limited to 15 minutes and in-person comments only
- 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
- 10-A Consider Directing Staff to Prepare a Charter Amendment Measure for the November 5, 2024 Ballot to Amend Section 3-10 Pertaining to Sale of Property and Leases. (Councilmember Jensen) [Not heard on June 4, 2024]
- 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
- 11-A Mayor's Nominations to Various Boards and Commissions.
- 12 Adjournment - City Council
- 48 • Public speaking times: 3 minutes for up to four speakers and 2 minutes for five or more speakers; speakers cannot cede time • Meeting Rules of Order are available at: https://www.alamedaca.gov/Departments/City-Clerk/Key-Documents#section-4 • Public Comment and Council Meeting Guide available at: https://www.alamedaca.gov/GOVERNMENT/Public-Comment-and-City-Council-Meeting-Guide • Accessible seating for persons with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs, is available • Equipment for the hearing impaired is available for public use • Translators and sign language interpreters available if requested prior to the meeting • To request a translator, interpreter or any reasonable accommodation that may be necessary to participate in and enjoy the benefits of the meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 510-747-4800 or clerk@alamedaca.gov at least 48 hours prior to the meeting • View documents related to this agenda or sign up to receive agendas on the City’s website: https://alameda.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx • Documents related to this agenda are also available for public inspection and copying at the Office of the City Clerk (City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Room 380) during normal business hours