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File #: 2026-5667   
Type: Consent Calendar Item
Body: City Council
On agenda: 1/20/2026
Title: Minutes of the Special Joint City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Improvement Commission Meeting and the Regular City Council Meeting Held on December 16, 2025. (City Clerk)

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Minutes of the Special Joint City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Improvement Commission Meeting and the Regular City Council Meeting Held on December 16, 2025.  (City Clerk)

 

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UNAPPROVED

MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION (SACIC) MEETING

TUESDAY- -DECEMBER 16, 2025- -5:00 P.M.

 

Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 5:01 p.m.

 

Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers/Commissioners Daysog, Boller, Jensen, Pryor and Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. [Note: Councilmember Daysog left the meeting at 10:39 p.m.]

 

Absent: None.

 

Consent Calendar

 

Councilmember Boller moved approval of the Consent Calendar.

 

Vice Mayor Pryor 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-   CC) Recommendation to Approve Interim City Manager Adam Politzer, Base Reuse and Economic Development Director Abigail Thorne-Lyman, Administrative Management Analyst Annie Cox, Assistant City Attorney Len Aslanian, Cushman and Wakefield Senior Director Andrew Schmieder, as Real Property Negotiators for Building 525, Located at 2751 Todd Street, Alameda, CA.  Accepted.

 

(*25-   CC) Recommendation to Approve Adam Politzer, Interim City Manager, as a Labor Negotiator with the International Association of Firefighters, Local 689, and Alameda Fire Chiefs Association for the City of Alameda. Accepted.

 

Public Comment

 

Evan Phillippe, Pacific Pinball Museum, stated the Museum is rolling into its 23rd year as a successful nonprofit operating in Alameda; he appreciates being in contest for Building 525; the Museum is for all ages; almost $1 million has been amassed to apply to the building; he would like to expand and put the largest pinball museum on the map in Alameda.

 

Sadiya Kazi-Koya, Swings and Wings, discussed her vision to expand Building 525; stated that she opened six and a half years ago with the vision to provide an inclusive space for kids and their caregivers; the space provides a combination of therapeutic play, early education and therapy with the goal of providing activities that are developmentally appropriate, it also reduces social isolation and supports the mental health of caregivers who might not find appropriate services in the community; she hopes the vision is seen by the City as an opportunity for generations to come; she also hopes Swings and Wings can remove the stigma of neurodiversity, bring people together and provide space for everybody to enjoy.

 

Mariam Sultan, Swings and Wings, expressed strong support for the proposal to lease the space at Building 525 which reflects the community-based services families need.

 

The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider:

 

(25-   CC) Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code Section 54957.6); City Negotiators: Jennifer Ott, City Manager, Noelle White, Human Resources Director, Jack Hughes, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, and Doug McManaway, Assistant City Attorney; Employee Organizations: International Association of Firefighters, Local 689 (IAFF) and Alameda Fire Chiefs Association (AFCA); Under Negotiation: Salaries, Employee Benefits and Terms of Employment

 

(25-   CC) Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation; Potential Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, Subsection (c); Number of Cases: One (As Plaintiff - City Exposure to Legal Action); Potential Defendants: Valley Investments - Redwood LLC dba Barnhill Marina & Boatyard, Summit Bank, Receivership Specialists

 

(25-   CC) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8); Property: 2751 Todd Street (Building 525), Alameda, CA 94501; City Negotiators: Interim City Manager Adam Politzer, Base Reuse and Economic Development Director Abigail Thorne-Lyman, Administrative Management Analyst Annie Cox, Assistant City Attorney Len Aslanian, Cushman and Wakefield Senior Director Andrew Schmieder; Negotiating Parties: City of Alameda, Pacific Pinball Museum, a California Nonprofit Organization, and Swings and Wings, LLC; Under Negotiation: Price and terms of lease.

 

(25-   CC/25-   SACIC) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8); Property: 2317 Central Avenue (Alameda Theater), Alameda, CA; City/Successor Agency to the Community Improvement Commission (SACIC) Negotiators: City Manager Jennifer Ott, Base Reuse and Economic Development Director Abigail Thorne-Lyman, Economic Development Division Manager Dwayne Dalman, and Assistant City Attorney Len Aslanian; Negotiating Parties: City of Alameda/SACIC, and Alameda Theater & Cineplex; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Lease and Loans.

 

(25-   CC) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8); Property: Bay 200, a portion of Building 22, located at 2501 Monarch Street at Alameda Point, Alameda CA 94501; City Negotiators: City Manager Jennifer Ott, Base Reuse and Economic Development Director Abigail Thorne-Lyman, Economic Development Division Manager Dwayne Dalman, Administrative Management Analyst Annie Cox, Assistant City Attorney Len Aslanian; Negotiating Parties: City of Alameda and Faction Brewing Company, LLC; Under Negotiation: Price and terms of lease.

 

Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk announced that regarding Labor, staff provided information and Council provided direction, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5; and regarding Potential Litigation, staff provided information and Council provided direction, which carried by the unanimous voice vote - 5.

 

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Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft called a recess at 7:00 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:35 p.m.

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Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk announced that regarding the regarding Building 525, staff provided information and Council provided direction, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5; regarding  Alameda Theater, staff provided information and the Council/SACIC provided direction, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5; and regarding Building 22, staff provided information and Council provided direction, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.

 

Adjournment

 

There being no further business, Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 10:43 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Lara Weisiger, City Clerk and Secretary, SACIC

 

The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance.

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

TUESDAY- -DECEMBER 16, 2025- -7:00 P.M.

 

Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 7:11 p.m.  Vice Mayor Pryor led the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Boller, Daysog, Jensen, Pryor, and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5.

 

Absent: None.

 

AGENDA CHANGES

 

None.

 

PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

None.

 

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA

 

(25-                     ) Brian Kennedy, Alameda, discussed Immigration and Customs Enforcement and sanctuary cities and showed a visual.

 

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Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft called at recess at 7:18 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:20 p.m.

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(25-                     ) Matt Riley Mahany, Alameda, stated that he lives across the street from Tillman Park and Bay Farm Elementary; twice in six months vehicles have crashed and flipped in front of his house; the high severity of the collisions, distracted driving and high vehicle speeds puts every pedestrian at risk; it is an unsafe public street with no speed bumps, flashing school zone signs, or properly marked crosswalks; traffic enforcement is rarely seen along the traffic corridor; immediate traffic calming interventions are required; urged Council to address the driving dangers that are making his neighborhood a collision risk for all residents who use the parks and streets and to refer the public safety issue for a full assessment and placement on a future Council agenda for action and funding.

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

The City Clerk announced the Public Hearing and called for speakers.

 

Councilmember Jensen stated that she is excited to support the new Day Center project [paragraph no. 25-   ], which will serve the residents of Alameda to provide support and social services, especially for unhoused Alameda residents, but also for all residents who might need social services; the project could be considered bundled with the fourth amendment to the Village of Love agreement [paragraph no. 25-   ] and the Kitchell/CEM agreement [paragraph no. 25-   ].

 

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 Joint City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Improvement Commission Meeting and the Regular City Council Meeting Held on November 18, 2025. Approved.

 

(*25-                     ) Ratified bills in the amount of $10,207,379.82.

 

(*25-                     ) Recommendation to Accept the 2013 Local Library Bond Measure Annual Report. Accepted.

 

(*25-                     ) Recommendation to Accept and File Various Community Facilities Districts (CFD) Reports for Fiscal Year (FY) Ending June 30, 2025, including: CFD No. 03-1 (Bayport Municipal Services District); CFD No. 13-1 (Alameda Landing Public Improvements); CFD No. 13-2 (Alameda Landing Municipal Services District); CFD District No. 14-1 (Marina Cove II); CFD No. 17-1 (Alameda Point Public Services District); and CFD No. 22-1 (Alameda Marina). Accepted.

 

(*25-                     ) Recommendation to Accept the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Development Impact Fee (DIF) Report. Accepted.

 

(*25-                     ) Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Mar Con Engineering Inc., for the Alameda Day Center Project, No. HHS 25-01, in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $2,672,346.60, including Contingency. Accepted.

 

(*25-                     ) Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with Kitchell/CEM, INC. to Provide Construction Project Management Services for the Alameda Day Center Project, in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $244,262, including Contingency. Accepted.

 

(*25-                     ) Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute a Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with The Village Of Love Foundation for the Provision of Emergency Shelter Services for Alameda Households Experiencing Homelessness as Part of the Emergency Supportive Housing Program by Extending the Term of the Agreement through February 28, 2026 at No Additional Cost. Accepted.

 

(*25-                     ) Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute a Two-Year Agreement with Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for Software Services for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $178,640. Accepted.

 

(*25-                     ) Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with Cooke & Associates, Inc. for Fire Background Investigation Services in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $152,410. Accepted.

 

(*25-                     ) Recommendation to Accept the Work of Ray’s Electric for Streetlight Conduit Replacement - Fernside Boulevard Project, P.W. No. 06-23-18. Accepted.

 

(*25-                     ) Recommendation to Approve the Immediate Removal of 65 Trees of Various Species between 1-38” in Diameter and Planting of 101 New Trees in 24” Boxes for Construction of Clement Avenue / Tilden Way Improvements Project. Accepted.

 

(*25-                     ) Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute the Second Amendment to the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement between the City of Alameda and Radium Presents to Extend the Term of the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement to April 30, 2026, unless Terminated or Extended as Provided in the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement. Accepted.

 

(*25-                     ) Public Hearing to Consider Amendments to the Community Development Block Grant Action Plans for Fiscal Years 2019-20 through 2024-25 and Authorize the Interim City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Related Documents, Agreements and Modifications.

 

CONTINUED AGENDA ITEMS

 

None.

 

REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS

 

None.

 

CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS

 

(25-                     ) The Interim City Manager stated that he has felt very welcome by the Council, staff, and community; a lot is happening in Alameda, which is quite impressive; the experienced staff give great advice, expertise and recommendations to the Council, who work really well together.

 

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA

 

None.

 

COUNCIL REFERRALS

 

(25-                     ) Consider Adoption of Resolution Supporting Caltrans Interstate 580 Truck Access Study and State Legislation to Enable Fair Use of East Bay Freeways, including Directing Staff to Work with Study Partners to Expand the Project Study Area to Include Impacted Parts of Alameda.  (Councilmember Jensen)

 

Councilmember Jensen showed a slide and gave a brief presentation.

 

Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated as Vice Chair of Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC), she had the opportunity to speak to the Executive Director; Caltrans is already conducting an Interstate 580 truck access study; she understands Councilmember Jensen’s desire to expand the study to include certain areas of Alameda; suggested including the topic in the City’s priority-setting workshop next year,; a change in State legislation would be required; right now, there is not even a bill; she does not want to see transportation staff taken off of projects they are working on, including some traffic calming.

 

Councilmember Daysog stated the issue of truck traffic on 580 is controversial in some parts of Oakland; Alameda needs to be cautious with inserting itself in Oakland affairs and vice versa.

 

Vice Mayor Pryor stated the findings of the report are worth looking at; she agrees with Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft that the matter could be discussed at the priority session workshop; she does not have strong opinions either way; it sounds important, but not urgent.

 

Councilmember Jensen thanked Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft for talking to Caltrans; inquired whether the ACTC Executive Director advised how much staff time would be required to provide input regarding changing the boundaries.

 

Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft responded that they did not discuss staff time.

 

Councilmember Jensen suggested current staff on the Technical Advisory Committee work with Caltrans; expressed concern about the study saying the objective is to improve public health equity for nearby communities, but Alameda is not included in the study in spite of being the nearest community to 880; ignoring any public health consequences of the current truck usage on 880 and impacts in Alameda is just not effective; Bay Farm Island is included in the study area; additional staff time would not be required or burdensome; she is just asking that staff be directed to work with Caltrans to ensure that Alameda's public health and adjacent neighborhoods impacted by traffic on Highway 880 are addressed.

 

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(25-   ) Mayor Ezzy Aschraft suggested Councilmembers be given 3 more minutes.

 

Councilmember Boller moved approval of allowing the additional time.

 

Vice Mayor Pryor seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.

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Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she represents the 14 cities of Alameda County on the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and is concerned about all residents; the change needs to be made; the study is of the 580 corridor; it is already understood and assumed that communities along 880 are bearing too much of the burden, including the traffic, air quality, idling and fumes; no one is ignoring the impacts of the residents along 880; what the study needs to show is making the change on 580 would not be a big deal; the opposition from residents in that area has kept the changes from happening.

 

Councilmember Jensen stated that she is not taking any position or asking the Council or staff to take a position; she is just requesting that staff work with the study leaders to expand the boundaries to include Alameda, since staff is already part of the technical advisory committee for the study; she would also like to get an explanation why other further-away cities are part of the study, but yet Alameda, which is closest to both 880 and 580, is overlooked.

 

Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would be happy to have a discussion with Caltrans to get the question answered and to get a fuller understanding of the study before directing staff one way or the other.

 

Councilmember Jensen stated that she would accept that proposal and would like to be part of the discussion as well.

 

Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft and Councilmember Jensen agreed that a motion is not needed and that they would talk offline about the matter.

 

(25-                     ) Consider Directing Staff to Analyze and Make Recommendations regarding Establishing a 15 Miles Per Hour Speed Limit for Bicyclists and E-Bikes on City Owned Paths and Parks. (Councilmember Daysog)

 

Councilmember Daysog gave a slide presentation.

 

Stated that he is opposed to the proposal; his family is a single-car bicycle family; he feels safe with his kids biking the Cross Alameda Trail; going slower would hurt commutes and the ability to get around the Island; safety concerns are real; efforts would be better spent on ensuring speed limits in general are being enforced: Thushan Amarasiriwardena, Alameda.

 

Stated the referral is decent but could use some revision; the problem is not legal e-bikes; mopeds or motorcycles are being ridden without proper licensing and registration; e-bikes have been modified with aftermarket motors or easily hacked to disable software-controlled speed limits; speed limits are something Alameda can control; he owns a regular pedal bike; he could potentially break the law without realizing it; his speed on residential streets is between 12 to 15 miles per hour (mph); it is a reasonable maximum speed for shared multi-use paths and parks; he takes no issue with a 15 mph speed limit on shared pedestrian paths, but does take issue with a 15 mph limit on bike-designated paths; multi-use paths are both for bikes and pedestrians; bike paths and bike lanes are designed for bikes, which the law should reflect: Mitch Ball, Alameda.

 

Stated that a 15 mph speed limit is appropriate for shared-use paths where people walking and biking; BikeWalk Alameda opposes applying the same limit to bi-directional, dedicated bike paths like the Cross Alameda Trail; traveling faster than 15 mph is common, and generally safe; criminalizing this everyday behavior risks undermining the City's goal of encouraging biking as daily transportation; encouraged the City to support State legislation that clearly distinguishes legal e-bikes from electric mopeds and motorcycles; urged the City to keep limited transportation, planning, and enforcement resources focused on motorist failure to yield, unsafe vehicle speeds, and dangerous turning; Alameda saw 11 severe or fatal traffic injuries last year; while bicyclists were overrepresented in the injuries, speeding by people biking was not a factor in the incidents; encouraged the City to remain guided by the data and priorities in Vision Zero and Active Transportation Plan: Cyndy Jonnsen, BikeWalk Alameda.

 

Stated the image of a bicyclist drifting behind a truck in the presentation is unrealistic; according to the chart presented, 15 mph was the average speed of bicyclists; if a limit is going to be imposed, it should be the max speed, not the average; it would also be very hard to enforce the speed limit; it is difficult enough to get tickets issued for parking and bike lane violations: Michael Sullivan, Alameda.

 

Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft suggested the issue be punted to the priority-setting workshop; stated the League of California Cities will be holding a roundtable on e-bike regulations in January, which she shared with Code Enforcement and the Police Department; someone from the traffic division is scheduled to attend; potential legislation is coming to Sacramento; communities all over the State are grappling with the issue and are experiencing rapid growth of e-bikes, e-motorcycles, and other micro-mobility devices; she would like everyone to attend the webinar, learn more about it, and see what other communities are doing before giving direction to staff to do something now.

 

Vice Mayor Pryor concurred with Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft; stated the bigger safety issue is the people using the pseudo bikes, such as mopeds and motorcycles; Council and staff should have more data; the matter can be looked into in the future; based on the current information, she would hesitate to put a 15 mph speed limit on bike paths.

 

Councilmember Jensen stated Alameda is a bicycle-friendly city with flat terrain, bicycle charging, expanded bicycle parking, and ferries that welcome bikes; attention to the matter is necessary; the City should not establish or adopt a provision that would enforce a certain speed limit right now; notices could be started by the Recreation and Parks Department issuing citations for riding an e-bike through a park; the City should ensure scooters and bikers are always helmeted, especially children under 18; City resources could be used to give warnings; there is work to do; further discussion is needed to slow bikes and make it safer for all bicyclists in bike paths and lanes.

 

Councilmember Boller stated that he appreciates Councilmember Daysog’s concerns about safety; he would prefer to focus on something more narrowly tailored to the safety issue, rather than a broad 15 mph speed limit; expressed support for Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft’s idea to have the matter be included in the priority setting discussion.

 

Councilmember Daysog stated that it is a matter of grave urgency; Class 2 bikes will be the only e-bikes that have throttles to allow going as fast as 20 mph; 15 mph should be set since it is the rate at which commuters are traveling; 15 mph is much aligned with the 20 mph limit on Class 2 bikes; the problem is kids are able to modify Class 2 bikes so they can go faster than 20 mph; when an e-bike strikes someone, health effects are pretty grave because it is two times heavier than a traditional bicycle; he believes a speed limit must be implemented; East Bay Regional Park, New York City, and the American River Park Foundation all have a speed limit of 15 mph; waiting around and studying is not what is in order.

 

Councilmember Daysog moved approval of directing staff to come back to Council with a recommendation.

 

Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that there does not seem to be support; inquired whether there is support to direct staff to add the item to Council’s priority-setting workshop in early 2026.

 

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(25-   ) Mayor Ezzy Aschraft suggested Councilmembers be given 3 more minutes.

 

Councilmember Jensen moved approval of allowing additional time.

 

Vice Mayor Pryor seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.

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In response to Councilmember Jensen’s inquiry about enforcement, Councilmember Daysog stated the second part of his referral explains creation of speed zones of approximately 88 feet; if a member of the public observes a bicyclist traveling in the speed zone and it takes that person 4 seconds, it means the person is traveling 15 mph; speed zones allow residents who witness someone speeding and is involved in a collision, to affirm that they saw the person speeding, because they saw that they went through the 88 feet speed zone in fewer than 4 seconds.

 

Councilmember Jensen stated the speed zones are an interesting idea; if the item came back, she would definitely ask the traffic engineer and City staff how that would be implemented; inquired whether Councilmember Daysog has considered the impacts on bike sales at the six bike shops in Alameda.

 

Councilmember Daysog responded that he does not suspect there would be any impacts on bike sales; if people want to travel faster than 15 mph, they can take the road.

 

Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Councilmember Daysog’s suggestions for enforcement is based on other jurisdictions that have implemented a bike speed limit, to which Councilmember Daysog responded in the negative; stated that he just made it up.

 

Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the evidence of someone who believes they observed a speed violation would hold up in court.

 

Councilmember Daysog responded that he sees an incident as a civil matter between the person who was injured and caused the injury, and the person who observed it providing sworn testimony.

 

Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft encouraged other Councilmembers to sign up for the webinar to learn more and learn about what other places are doing; she shares the concerns voiced by some of the speakers; she is very supportive of having the matter come back to Council at the priority-setting workshop, which would allow time to gather information about what other jurisdictions are doing; the League would be very helpful.

 

Councilmember Daysog moved approval of bringing back his referral to the priority setting workshop in early 2026.

 

Vice Mayor Pryor seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.

 

COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS

 

(25-                     ) Councilmember Daysog announced that he attended the menorah lighting ceremony at Bohol Circle on December 14.

 

(25-                     ) Councilmember Boller announced that he also attended the menorah lighting ceremony; stated that he is proud Alameda is a City that really values inclusivity and cares about equity and making sure everyone feels welcome; it is a really difficult holiday season for people in various different respects right now, given world events; it is great to see community spirit.

 

(25-                     ) Vice Mayor Pryor announced that she attended the walking tour at the Base along with the other Councilmembers, staff, and the Interim City Manager; residents also attended; she appreciated that a van was available; the Christmas Tree lighting was last week with the tap-dancing trees; she also attended the Hanukkah lighting at Bohol Circle on December 14; there will be another Hanukkah lighting event on December 17.

 

(25-                     ) Councilmember Jensen announced that she attended the tree lighting in front of City Hall and the Chamber of Commerce member appreciation event; it was helpful to talk to businesses about interests, priorities, and needs; she met Supervisor Lena Tam on December 15 when the Make Polluters Pay Act resolution went to the Board of Supervisors; she appreciates Councilmember Daysog bringing his bicycle speed limit referral forward; the number of collisions forecasted to happen is unacceptable; Council needs to do better to make it safer for people to walk and bike in Alameda.

 

(25-                     ) Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft announced that she attended a League of California Cities priority setting meeting in Rancho Mirage December 3 through 5, the walking tour of housing sites at Alameda Point, and an Alameda Family Services fund raising event on December 8 to tour the Island holiday lights on motorized cable cars; she also attended the menorah lighting at Bohol Circle on December 14, a press conference regarding the Veterans Affairs recent announcement not to move forward with a clinic and Columbarium at Alameda Point on December 15; she, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, and representatives from Congresswoman Latifah Simon's office, State Senator Jesse Adagian's office, Assemblymember Mia Bonta's office, spoke at the press conference, which received great press coverage; joined by the Interim City Manager, Police chief and Fire Chief, she had a lunch meeting at Coast Guard Island with the new Commanding Officer to talk about security concerns.

 

(25-                     ) Mayor’s Nominations for Appointment to the Golf Commission, Historical Advisory Board, Public Art Commission, and Mayor’s Economic Development Advisory Panel.

 

Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft nominated Adrienne Sancho for appointment to the Public Art Commission and Kevin Scoles for appointment to the Mayor’s Economic Development Advisory Panel.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

(25-   ) There being no further business, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. in memory of the victims of mass shootings in Providence, Rhode Island and Sydney, Australia. 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Lara Weisiger, City Clerk

 

The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance.