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Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on May 6, 2025, and the Special City Council Meeting Held on May 13, 2025. (City Clerk)
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UNAPPROVED
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- -MAY 6, 2025- -7:00 P.M.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 7:11 p.m.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Boller, Daysog, Jensen, Pryor, and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5.
Absent: None.
AGENDA CHANGES
(25- ) The City Clerk noted the closed session had been cancelled and was not held.
PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
(25- ) Proclamation Declaring May 2025 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft read the proclamation.
Councilmember Daysog announced an upcoming festival.
(25- ) Proclamation Declaring May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft read the proclamation.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
(25- ) Brian Kennedy, Alameda, discussed Know Your Rights information on the City’s website and discussed immigration; showed and discussed an image.
(25- ) Gabriel Duncan, Alameda Native History Project, submitted information; discussed the acorn harvest.
CONSENT CALENDAR
In response to Councilmember Jensen’s inquiry about the future of funding for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) [paragraph no. 25- ], the Housing and Human Services Manager responded notice was received about possible cuts to funding, however, cuts must pass through Congress for approval; stated the Assistant City Manager is working with the legislative team to advocate for the funds; staff is looking at contingency plans for public service grants.
Councilmember Jensen inquired whether the City has rental assistance housing choice vouchers, which will also be targeted by the federal government.
The Housing and Human Services Manager responded the vouchers are part of the Housing Authority’s portfolio.
In response to Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft’s inquiry about the Memorandum of Understanding with Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) [paragraph no. 25- ], the Base Reuse Manager responded AUSD owns property at Alameda Point, including Building 17, which sits vacant and is often a target for trespassing; stated the agreement allows the City to continue to provide exterior property management services to AUSD.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated Council is being asked to renew the agreement for another 10 years; expressed concern about the City paying for costly maintenance, as opposed to AUSD; stated the City has spent about $600,000 over the last ten years; inquired whether it would be possible for staff to have AUSD pay associated costs.
The City Manager responded staff could offer technical assistance and encourage AUSD to find a way to dispose of or sell the property; stated ultimately, the School Board will decide.
Councilmember Jensen stated during her time on the School Board, she recalls there being a requirement for AUSD to allow any charter school interested to use property not being used.
The Base Reuse Manager stated during discussions with AUSD, staff found AUSD was able to put forth a recommendation to declare Building 17 as a surplus property in 2020; in 2021, AUSD released a Request for Proposal to sell Building 17, however, there was no market interest in the property at the time.
Vice Mayor Pryor inquired whether the building is safe and whether demolishing it would be efficient.
The City Manager responded the building is a contributor to the Historic District; stated although it can be demolished, the process would be arduous.
Vice Mayor Pryor inquired whether it has been vacant for at least 10 years, to which the City Manager responded in the affirmative; stated the building has been vacant for longer and has never been used.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated at some point, AUSD must take responsibility for its property.
Councilmember Jensen inquired whether AUSD assumes liability for the property, to which the Base Reuse Manager responded in the affirmative; stated the agreement states AUSD must assume all liability for the property and must also provide updated proof of liability insurance to the City.
The City Clerk announced the three public hearings [paragraph nos. 25- , 25- and 25- ] and called for public comments.
Expressed appreciation for the funding for meals for seniors; discussed needs: Caryl Mahar, Spectrum Community Services.
Discussed the impacts of cuts making the organization vulnerable; expressed appreciation for funding: Liz Varela, Building Futures.
Expressed appreciation for recommending funding for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and discussed needs: Laura MacInnis, Family Violence Law Center.
Expressed support for funding youth mental health services and discussed needs: Kyle Sinkoff, Alameda Family Services.
Expressed appreciation and outlined 2-1-1 services and needs of callers: Bridget Schultz, Eden I&R.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she recently attended a symposium in Washington D.C. that emphasized reaching out to federal representatives; urged folks to reach out to Senators Padilla and Schiff, as well as Congresswoman Simon.
Councilmember Daysog noted that he would be recusing himself from Landscaping & Lighting District 84-2 various zones Engineer’s Report [paragraph no. 25- ] and the Webster Street Business Improvement Area hearing [paragraph no. 25- ] due to the location of his house.
Councilmember Jensen stated CDBG funds are critical in many ways; funds come from the federal government to support vulnerable populations; expressed support for the agencies that are receiving the funds and serving the City’s vulnerable population.
Councilmember Jensen moved approval of the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Boller seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.]
(*25- ) Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings Held on April 1, 2025. Approved.
(*25- ) Ratified bills in the amount of $7,865,896.21.
(*25- ) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Friends of the Alameda Free Library for Five Years. Accepted.
(*25- ) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Second Amendment to the Service Provider Agreement with Klinton Kehoe dba Patrol Solutions, LLC, for an Additional 77-Day Term, Not-to-Exceed $70,932 and a Total Four-Year Expenditure Not-to-Exceed $1,019,965, for Security Services at Alameda Point. Accepted.
(*25- ) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Alameda Unified School District and the City of Alameda for Exterior Property Management Related to Certain Properties Located at Alameda Point for a 10-Year Term Commencing May 1, 2025 and Ending May 31, 2035. Accepted.
(*25- ) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Necessary Documents with the Alameda County Transportation Commission to Replace the Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway Bus Lanes Project with Transit-Focused Multimodal Projects on Lincoln Avenue/Marshall Way/Pacific Avenue, Stargell Avenue and Westline Drive, as the Named Measure BB Bus Project in the 2014 Transportation Expenditure Plan. Accepted.
(*25- ) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Rojas Flores Landscaping, Inc. to Include Additional Services for Landscaped Areas for an Additional Amount Not-To-Exceed $959,665 for a Total Five-Year Compensation Not-to-Exceed Amount of $2,237,391. Accepted.
(*25- ) Recommendation to Accept the Work of Power Engineering Construction for the Alameda South Shore Lagoon 5 Dredging Project and Lagoon System Outfall Maintenance Project, P.W. No. 07-24-21. Accepted.
(*25- ) Recommendation to Authorize the Purchase of One Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. Enforcer 1500 GPM Pumper/Engine from Golden State Fire Apparatus in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $1,328,578. Accepted; and
(*25- A) Resolution No. 16266, “Amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget by Transferring $732,577 of Public Safety Development Impact Fee (Fund 308) Fund Balance to the Vehicle Replacement Fund (Fund 601) and Increasing the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Vehicle Replacement Fund Expenditure Budget by $1,328,578.” Adopted.
(25- ) Resolution No. 16267, “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 17, 2025 - Island City Landscaping and Lighting District 84-2, Zones 1, 4, 5, 6 and 8.” Adopted.
Since Councilmember Daysog recused himself, the resolution was adopted by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Councilmember Daysog - 1.]
(*25- ) Resolution No. 16268, “Approving the Engineer’s Report and Declaring the City of Alameda's Intention Not to Order the Levy and Collection of Assessments for Zone 7 of the Island City Landscape and Lighting District 84-2 and Providing for Notice of Public Hearing on June 17, 2025 - Island City Landscaping and Lighting District 84-2.” Adopted.
(*25- ) Resolution No. 16269, “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 17, 2025 - Maintenance Assessment District 01-01 (Marina Cove).” Adopted.
(*25- ) Resolution No. 16270, “Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Necessary Documents with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to Accept $1,237,000 in Grant Funding and Provide the Necessary Local Match for the Alameda Public Electric Vehicle Charging Program.” Adopted.
(*25- ) Ordinance No. 3383, “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.” Finally passed.
(*25- ) Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)/HOME Partnership Investment Program (HOME) Five-Year Strategic Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-29 and the FY 2025-26 CDBG/HOME Action Plan; and Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Related Documents, Agreements, and Modifications at Funding Levels Approved by Congress. Accepted.
(*25- ) Pubic Hearing to Consider Resolution No. 16271, “Confirming the Park Street Business Improvement Area Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Levying an Assessment on the Park Street Business Improvement Area of the City of Alameda with a Consumer Price Index Adjustment of 2.4 Percent for Fiscal Year 2025-26.” Adopted.
(25- ) Pubic Hearing to Consider Resolution No. 16272, “Confirming the Webster Street Business Improvement Area Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Levying an Assessment on the Webster Street Business Improvement Area of the City of Alameda with a Consumer Price Index Adjustment of 2.4 Percent for Fiscal Year 2025-26.” Adopted.
Since Councilmember Daysog recused himself, the resolution was adopted by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Councilmember Daysog - 1.]
CONTINUED AGENDA ITEMS
None.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
(25- ) Recommendation to Accept the Social Service Human Relations Board (SSHRB) Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Samatha Green and Scott Means, SSHRB, gave a Power Point presentation.
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(25- ) Councilmember Jensen moved approval of allowing 2 more minutes for the presentation.
Vice Mayor Pryor seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vice vote - 5.
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Mr. Means completed the presentation.
Councilmember Jensen inquired if and how the community needs assessment relates to the federal CDBG.
The Program Manager responded the community needs assessment gives staff an idea of gaps and social services needs in the community and informs CDBG recommendations.
Councilmember Jensen stated at the Council budget meeting last night, Council and staff expressed concern about addressing issues through whatever available funds the City has; there are many critical programs for Alameda residents; thanked staff for their work; expressed support for the work plan.
In response to Vice Mayor Pryor’s inquiry about the underlying cause of domestic violence and how staff is gathering data, the Program Manager responded staff wants to be thoughtful about the metrics; stated the first step is to gather metrics based off of the community’s assessment from last year; then, there are discussions with partner providers and departments about what metrics staff should consider; staff is looking into collecting data towards the second half of the fiscal year.
Vice Mayor Pryor inquired the number of years it takes to renew the plan, to which Mr. Means responded the renewal has historically been every five years.
Councilmember Boller stated conducting the community needs assessment is exciting; regarding domestic violence, the focus on prevention and education is important and is exactly what the community needs to make substantial progress.
Councilmember Daysog stated that he hopes to see SSHRB take leadership on educating the community about the challenges transgender individuals face; he hopes the Board might consider reaching out to other boards and have joint meetings to brainstorm ideas.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the work the SSHRB does is important, especially during this time; expressed support for the work plan.
Councilmember Boller moved approval of accepting the SSHRB work plan.
Vice Mayor Pryor seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
(25- ) 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.
The Deputy Fire Chief gave a Power Point presentation.
Councilmember Boller inquired about the average response time for Alameda Family Services (AFS) workers when there is a need to go on scene.
Karen Zeltzer, AFS, responded the majority of AFS consultations are done by phone, which has worked very well; stated doing so has allowed seamless uninterrupted on-call consultations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; there have been approximately 3 in-person requests; it has taken no more than 20 minutes to get on site.
Councilmember Boller inquired about the phone contact process.
Ms. Zeltzer responded when the Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians have enough information to start anticipating planning, assessment, safety or alternate transports, they will sometimes contact AFS while on route and share information; stated Paramedics will arrive on the scene and contact AFS once an assessment has been done; AFS staff then provides recommendations for further questioning, safety planning strategies, and/or alternative transport locations.
Councilmember Boller inquired whether Ms. Zeltzer feels there are any enhancements that can be made or has any suggestions for improvement.
Ms. Zeltzer responded for those willing to engage in follow-up services, case management is excellent; stated staff found the process to connect people to therapy services to be extremely long; Medi-Cal and County resources create a bridge therapy program; interns in the division provide immediate rapid connection to therapy within the same week and help with stabilization, emotional regulation, conflict resolution, grief and trauma work, etc.
In response to Councilmember Boller’s inquiry about tracking hours and investment time, Ms. Zeltzer responded there is no case load cap; stated whatever after hours calls come in, AFS assigns cases either the next morning or over the weekend; significant outreach must be done immediately; staff ensures the person in need is fully connected to services before the case is closed; there is no wasted down time.
Councilmember Jensen inquired about the initial response time for the CARE Team Paramedics; inquired whether there are sufficient resources; inquired if there have been times when there is a need for a response and the Team is unavailable.
The Deputy Fire Chief responded response times are hard to quantify; stated on average, the on-scene time for these calls is roughly 43.7 minutes.
Councilmember Jensen inquired whether there is a need for additional Paramedic teams; inquired whether extended response times are an issue.
The Deputy Fire Chief responded that he would have to look at the data and numbers closely to be able to provide a good response; stated there are a handful of times where the call must be held until there is availability; in an ideal world, there would be a second unit.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft discussed a Library request being addressed at the budget workshop last night; expressed concern about the Library staff’s fear regarding safety for themselves and library patrons; stated that she would like to ensure the CARE Team is available for its intended use as often as possible; inquired how the issue could be addressed.
The Fire Chief responded that he had a discussion with the Library Director in order to get a better understanding of the challenges at the Library and how staff can work together to address the issues; stated that he toured the Llibrary and was able to identify where there may be possible challenges; Fire staff can track a data point to see when the CARE Team is committed to a fire related call; many occurrences at the Library are not deemed as crises, however, there are still individuals that need support; a conversation must be had regarding what would be the best strategies to address the Library staff’s concerns.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the CARE Team was responding to other mental health calls or Fire Department calls during the times the Library called and were told staff were unavailable.
The Fire Chief responded the Library Director previously called the non-emergency number and upon explaining the situation to dispatch, it was decided to situation did not meet the criteria of a mental health crisis.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated Library staff tends to call Alameda Police Department (APD) more often, as they show up faster than the CARE Team.
The Fire Chief responded data from 2024 shows the CARE Team had 9 responses to the Main Library and 1 response to the West End Branch.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated everyone in the Library should feel safe; she would like to ensure resources are being used as effectively as possible and for their intended purpose.
Councilmember Boller inquired about the CARE Team’s ongoing de-escalation training; inquired whether there could be an opportunity to collaborate and do some of the training with APD.
The Fire Chief responded APD has de-escalation training as part of its training regimen at the Academy; stated that he is unsure about ongoing training.
The Assistant City Manager stated de-escalation training has been done with the Library and Recreation and Parks staff as regularly as possible and can continue.
Ms. Zeltzer stated it was previously identified that there were several individuals at the Library often who were causing concerns and intimidation; Library staff had a variety of different styles when interacting with the individuals; the former Social Services Manager served as a liaison for the CARE Team and met with Library staff to discuss the individuals and the best forms of interaction, possible triggers, and when to call the CARE Team, APD or both.
Vice Mayor Pryor stated the CARE Team partnership is an essential part of how public safety is dealt with in Alameda; as a special needs educator, her biggest concern for her students and families is restraints, arrest, or worse when they are having difficulty; she uses de-escalation training and it works.
Councilmember Jensen thanked Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft and Councilmember Daysog for getting the CARE program passed and adopted several years ago; expressed appreciation to AFS for having a strong relationship with AUSD; stated supporting the contract makes a difference for the young people in Alameda; inquired whether the CARE Team has bilingual services, to which Ms. Zeltzer responded in the affirmative; stated AFS has a contract with GLOBO Translation Services, which is often used throughout the County.
Vice Mayor Pryor moved approval of the staff recommendation.
Councilmember Boller seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
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Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft called a recess at 9:07 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:24 p.m.
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(25- ) Introduction of Ordinance Re-Adopting Alameda Municipal Code Section 6-62 (Third-Party 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. Introduced.
The Development Manager gave a brief presentation.
Vice Mayor Pryor inquired whether staff has considered lowering the cap, to which the Development Manager responded in the negative; stated staff has yet to conduct research on the topic, but intends to work with West Alameda Business Association (WABA) and the Downtown Alameda Business Association (DABA), the Chamber of Commerce, the local Restaurant and Bar Coalition, as well as other restaurants that ho have expressed interest in weighing in on the issue.
Stated the ordinance assists with obstacles to getting food, including lack of transportation: Gabriel Duncan, Alameda Native History Project.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated small businesses struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic and not all survived; without regulation, the food delivery services were charging exorbitant fees; expressed support for staff’s recommendation.
Councilmember Daysog expressed support for re-adopting the ordinance; inquired whether anyone has yet to pay the fines included in the ordinance, to which the City Attorney responded in the negative.
Vice Mayor Pryor expressed support for re-adopting the ordinance.
Councilmember Jensen expressed support for re-adopting the ordinance; stated that she would like there to be no sunset limit and would like for it to become permanent; she would like for staff to return to Council once data has been collected.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like for staff to return to Council with data to look at lowering the cap; inquired whether it may be done without data.
The City Attorney responded Council has wide range and discretion; stated one option would be to adopt the staff recommendation with the direction to staff to return with data; another option would be to remove the sunset and give staff direction to come back within a specific time in order to further modify the ordinance.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired what a reasonable amount of time would be for staff to return.
The Development Manager responded staff would like one year in order to develop a comprehensive plan; staff plans on convening a group of local restauranteurs; staff also plans to reach out to neighboring cities.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed concern about reaching out to neighboring cities.
Councilmember Jensen concurred with the previous comment; stated Council should give staff the tools to complete the evaluation.
Councilmember Jensen moved introduction of the ordinance removing the sunset with direction for staff to return in a year.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft discussed a recent food pick-up experience; stated the restaurant’s food prices on the menu versus the app service prices differed significantly; she then used a different app and the prices matched the ones listed on the menu; inquired whether there is a way to be able to investigate the matter, which may be a violation, to which the Development Manager responded in the affirmative.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft proposed a friendly amendment to the motion to include having staff investigate price gouging between app services.
Councilmember Jensen accepted the amendment to the motion.
Vice Mayor Pryor seconded the amended motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
(25- ) The City Manager stated on May 5, the City hosted the first of two Council budget workshops; the second workshop will take place on May 13; Council will continue to discuss policy options, along with reviewing the capital budget; construction on the Central Avenue safety project is currently taking place from Lincoln Avenue to Ninth Street; the Alameda County Transportation Commission is hosting a virtual presentation on the Oakland/Alameda Access Project on May 14; May 15 is the annual Bike to Wherever Day; encouraged people to check the City’s website to learn about festivities and additional information.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
(25- ) During the Council Referral discussion, Robert Pon, Alameda, read from a proclamation about the fall of Saigon and submitted information.
COUNCIL REFERRAL
(25- ) Consider Directing Staff to Take Steps Necessary to Declare the City of Alameda a Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer (LGBTQ) Sanctuary City. (Councilmember Daysog)
Councilmember Daysog gave a brief presentation.
Discussed his experience being two-spirit and queer; stated creating space for transgender people is important; those who are non-binary or non-gender conforming should have a space where they feel a sense of belonging and safety: Gabriel Duncan, Alameda Native History Project.
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In response to a request from a member of the public, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft re-opened Oral Communications and allowed Robert Pon to comment.
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Councilmember Jensen stated the City must do everything possible to make residents feel safe; thanked the previous speaker for sharing information on two-spirit individuals in the Native American community; stated 15 years ago, after hearing concerns about bullying of non-binary students, queer families, and closeted teachers, she and colleagues, backed by strong community support, passed Lesson 9, the nation’s first elementary school LGBTQ+ curriculum; the City faced a lot of opposition, but were able to pull through because Alameda is a welcoming community; everyone should be able to express themselves in a way they feel most comfortable and safe.
Vice Mayor Pryor expressed gratitude to Councilmember Daysog for bringing the item to Council; stated it is important for the Council, as the leaders of the community, to protect those who are most vulnerable.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for direction raised during the presentation; expressed concern about amending the resolution as it may bring unintentional consequences from the current administration and jeopardize funding for programs.
Councilmember Boller stated the intended consequences are strong, in terms of keeping Alameda a community that is welcoming to everyone and is within the priorities of the Strategic Plan; the matter would return to Council as a future agenda item; inquired whether Council is making a decision at this moment, to which Councilmember Daysog responded in the negative; stated a possible action taken could be to refer the item to the City Manager and City Attorney to work with respective Department Heads and Commissions and return to Council with guidance.
Councilmember Daysog stated the current Sanctuary City policy acknowledges the LGBTQ+ community, although not as specifically as he would like; suggested the June Pride Month proclamation could call out that fact; stated taking action steps is the most important thing, which is where the guidance from staff and Commissions come in; suggested one action step could include a big statement piece at a place where people of all ages congregate, such as a park, in order to promote diversity and showcase the City’s values.
Councilmember Boller recognized the citizen that wrote the email; stated the email acknowledges the thoughtfulness, compassion, and responsiveness of the Police Chief; the email asks Council to continue to be a leader and states Alameda has a good recent history of being a strong and welcoming place; expressed open-mindedness towards the referral.
Councilmember Jensen stated AFS supports departments and helps teach staff how to approach people, learn from them, and be welcoming; Pride Month will be a great time to reiterate support.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she always welcomes help when writing proclamations; expressed support in giving direction to the City Manager and City Attorney to work together and return to Council to suggest affirmative steps.
The City Manager inquired whether Council would direct staff to take action steps before returning to Council in order to take advantage of Pride Month coming up in June.
Councilmember Daysog inquired whether this could be expedited, to which the City Manager responded in the affirmative; stated there may be opportunities in June to take affirmative steps, however, staff may not be able to return and receive approval by Council before then; staff will still return to Council with other ideas.
Councilmember Daysog moved approval of directing the City Manager and City Attorney to work with respective Department Heads and Commissions and return to Council with affirmative steps and allow staff to take steps in June before coming back to Council.
Councilmember Boller seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(25- ) Councilmember Boller stated that he attended the Airport Community Noise Forum on April 16; the Chamber of Commerce Mixer with the Oakland Roots on April 17; the Bay Area Blue and Ocean Tech event at Alameda Point on April 22; the film screening by the Alameda Sister Cities Association of the film “No Other Land” on April 23; a Town Hall meeting with Congresswoman Lateefah Simon on April 25; a Town Hall for Pacific Fusion on May 1; and the 75th Anniversary Gala for the Boys and Girls Club on May 3.
(25- ) Councilmember Daysog stated on April 17, he attended the Enlisted Person of the Quarter and the Civilian Employee of the Quarter on Coast Guard Island; on April 19, he attended the Kan Fuk Family Association dinner and issued a Certificate of Appreciation for providing assistance to generations of immigrants of Chinese-American descent; noted April 19 was the birthday of the City of Alameda; stated that he attended the 75th Anniversary Gala for the Boys and Girls Club on May 3 and the Asian Pacific Islander Arts and Cultural Festival on April 26; reminded folks about the Asian Pacific Islander Culture Festival taking place on May 18 at Alameda Point and about National Kids-to-Parks Day on May 17 at Washington Park.
(25- ) Vice Mayor Pryor announced that she attended an Open House at the Chamber of Commerce for the Oakland/Alameda Access Project; the Alameda Commuters Annual Golf Tournament; the film screening by the Alameda Sister Cities Association of the film “No Other Land;” the Season for Non-Violence Speech Contest; a Town Hall meeting with Congresswoman Lateefah Simon; and the AC Transit Interagency Liaison Committee.
(25- ) Councilmember Jensen stated that she joined the Alameda Chamber of Commerce Leadership Group on a tour of several businesses on April 18; she attended the Recreation and Park’s Spring Shindig and the 75th Anniversary Gala for the Boys and Girls Club; thanked Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft for appointing her to the Healthy Homes Committee, which has yet to meet.
(25- ) Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft thanked Councilmember Daysog and Vice Mayor Pryor for attending events on her behalf; attended that she attended the Fair Housing Workshop hosted by the City Attorney’s Office on April 17; the Volunteer Lunch at Mastick Senior Center on April 17; the East Bay Division of the League of California Cities at Diablo Valley College on April 17; Franklin Elementary’s Opening Assembly during Arab-American Heritage Month on April 21; the Bay Area Blue and Ocean Tech Happy Hour hosted by Natel on April 22; the film screening by the Alameda Sister Cities Association of the film “No Other Land;” the Oakland/Alameda Access Project Open House; the League of California City Board Meetings in Sacramento; Books Inc.’s 21st Anniversary on Park Street; the Alameda County Transportation Commission and Caltrans ribbon cutting for the Gilman Overcrossing on April 28; stated that she was chosen to participate in the Mayor’s Institute on Pedestrian Safety in Washington D.C. on April 30; on May 3rd, she attended the Home Electrification Fair hosted by Alameda Municipal Power and other City departments at Faction Brewing; she also attended the 75th Anniversary Gala for the Boys and Girls Club on May 3 and the Oakland Roots soccer game on May 4.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 10:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger, City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance.
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- -MAY 13, 2025- -6:00 P.M.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 6:06 p.m. Councilmember Daysog led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Boller, Daysog, Jensen, Pryor, and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. [Note: Vice Mayor Pryor arrived at 6:07 p.m.]
Absent: None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
WORKSHOP
(25- ) Budget Workshop for Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to Provide Direction that Will Be Incorporated into Budget Adoption Hearing Materials for City Council Consideration in June 2025.
The Assistant City Manager started the Power Point presentation.
The City Council asked questions.
Expressed support for adding the two positions: Gabriel Duncan, Alameda Native History Project.
Discussed the Library being an information hub; stated it has become the place for people in crisis; expressed support for a full time social worker: Li Volin, Alameda.
The City Council discussed the social service budget requests and provided direction with the Assistant City Manager, City Manager, City Attorney, and Housing and Human Services Manager responding to questions.
The Finance Director completed the Power Point presentation.
The City Council asked questions, which were answered by the Finance Director, Police Chief and City Manager, and discussed Police Department staffing.
(25- ) Budget Workshop for Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to Provide Direction on the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget.
The Public Works Director gave a Power Point presentation.
The City Manager, City Engineer, Public Works Director, Planning, Building and Transportation Director, Senior Transportation Coordinator, and the Library Director responded to Council questions.
Discussed pickleball; urged courts be repaired: Teri Rose, Alameda.
Urged greater investment in pickleball: Charles Liuson, Alameda Pickleball.
The City Council asked additional questions, which were answered by the Public Works Director, Assistant City Manager, Recreation and Parks Director, and Library Director.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 8:56 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance.