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Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting, the Special Joint City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Improvement Commission Meeting and the Regular City Council Meeting Held on June 2, 2206. (City Clerk)
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Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting
Tuesday- -June 2, 2026- -5:00 p.m.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 5:00 p.m.
Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Boller, Jensen, Pryor and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. [Note: Councilmember Jensen arrived at 5:01 p.m. and Councilmember Daysog arrived at 5:09 p.m.]
Absent: None.
The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider:
(26- ) Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: 1701 Monarch Street (Building 29) 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, Jones Lang LaSalle Executive Vice President Ada Wong, and Assistant City Attorney Len Aslanian; Negotiating Parties: City of Alameda and Longshot Space Technologies Corporation, a Delaware corporation; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Lease
(26- ) 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
(26-274) Public Employee Performance Evaluation; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957; Positions Evaluated: City Attorney - Yibin Shen and City Clerk - Lara Weisiger
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Councilmember Jensen left the meeting at 6:02 p.m. and returned at 6:06 p.m.
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Following the closed session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk announced that regarding Real Property, staff provided information and Council provided direction by unanimous voice vote - 5; and regarding Existing Litigation, the City Council authorized the City Attorney to execute a settlement agreement with Greenway where the parties would bear their own costs, work to revise the lease between the parties to clarify certain provisions, such as audit and green fees, and the pending litigation will be dismissed by unanimous voice vote - 5.
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Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft called a recess at 6:58 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:17 p.m.
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Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft announced that regarding Public Employee Performance Evaluation, Council gave direction to staff as follows: Vote 1 regarding the City Clerk was approved by unanimous voice vote - 5; Vote 2 regarding the City Attorney was approved by unanimous voice vote - 5.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 11:10 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 Joint Meeting of the City Council and Successor Agency to
the Community Improvement Commission (SACIC)
Tuesday- -June 2, 2026- -6:59 p.m.
Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 7:05 p.m. Councilmember/Commissioner Boller led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers/Commissioners Boller, Daysog, Jensen, Pryor and Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft - 5.
Absent: None.
Consent Calendar
The City Clerk announced the Public Hearing for the Proposition 4 limit [paragraph no. 26- CC].
Councilmember/Commissioner Jensen noted the City of Alameda is under the Gann Proposition 4 limit and other California cities are not.
Councilmember/Commissioner Jensen moved approval of the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember/Commissioner 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.]
(*26- CC/26- SACIC) Minutes of the Joint City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Improvement Commission Meetings Held on May 5, 2026 and May 19, 2026. Approved.
(*26- CC) Public Hearing to Establish the Proposition 4 (Appropriations) Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and
(*26- A CC) Resolution No. 16405, “Establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27.” Adopted.
Agenda Items
(26- CC) Resolution No. 16406, “Approving and Adopting Midcycle Changes to the City of Alameda Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27.” Adopted;
(26- SACIC) SACIC Resolution No.26-25, “Approving and Adopting Midcycle Changes to the City of Alameda Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27.” Adopted; and
(26- A CC) Resolution No. 16407, “Workforce Changes and Amending the Management and Confidential Employees Association (MCEA) Salary Schedule and Amending the Alameda City Employees Association (ACEA) Salary Schedule in Fiscal Year 2026-27 Effective July 1, 2026.” Adopted.
The Budget Manager gave a Power Point presentation.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft discussed an upcoming measure that would impact Charter cities by forcing a change in their ability to collect Transfer Tax; stated Charter cities could lose anywhere from $10 to $18 million in General Fund revenue; negotiations are currently taking place in Sacramento to keep the measure off the ballot; inquired how staff is addressing the potential funding loss.
The Finance Director responded staff does not deal in hypotheticals; stated if the measure were to pass, staff would have to make significant changes and return to Council.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether staff is projecting that the Transient Occupancy Tax will remain flat, even with the Australian National Soccer Team in Alameda, to which the Finance Director responded in the affirmative.
In regards to Vice Mayor Pryor’s inquiry regarding the anticipated residual fund balance and the Aquatic Center’s anticipated cost increases, the Finance Director responded $6 million in anticipated costs is listed for the biannual budget; stated the amount is not projected in the estimated ending balance as of June 30, 2027; revenue is growing at a slower pace than expenditures; as that gap widens, staff must find a way to fill it, with either the fund balance or other pots of money in the short term; staff has asked to dip into the Pension Trust Fund for this biannual budget and the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund for the upcoming midcycle budget.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the money would only be used for uses authorized under the trust funds, to which the Finance Director responded in the affirmative; stated the OPEB Trust Fund would pay for OPEB costs of the City Pension Trust Fund would go towards CalPERS payments.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the Trust Fund can be turned to if and when the City runs into trouble a year from now when making payments out of the General Fund, to which the Finance Director responded in the affirmative.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft encouraged staff to keep that in mind when discussing what hiring to approve moving forward.
Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the City is dipping into a Trust Fund that was created to pay for typical costs; stated the City should be setting aside roughly $7 million to cover the annual CalPERS bill.
The Finance Director responded the Pension Rate Stabilization Policy (PRSP) outlines what the City can pull from the Pension and OPEB trust funds; stated the PRSP allows up to 10% to be used for the required CalPERS payments; staff will be pulling roughly $3 million from the Pension Trust; staff can pull what is needed to cover OPEB costs from the OPEB Trust Fund.
Councilmember Daysog discussed a fund created by a previous Council using a formula that dealt with excess reserves; stated some of the excess reserves went into a pot of money for future CalPERS unfunded liabilities; some went to OPEB; the pots of money are separate from what Council typically pays CalPERS; if the two Trust Funds did not exist, questioned whether the City could not afford the typical $7 million CalPERS annual payment; stated the City can only pay $4 million; inquired if staff will dip into the retirement fund to make up the difference.
The Finance Director responded if the City has an excess in money at the end of the year, the PRSP requires 25% to be placed into the Trust Fund; stated staff is currently pulling $3.4 million from the money that was set aside.
Councilmember Daysog stated somehow, there is not enough money from typical revenue sources to pay the $7 million; inquired whether, to make up the difference, the City must pull from the fund, to which the Finance Director responded in the affirmative.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she understands expenses are growing faster than revenues; staff is attempting to be proactive and prudent; inquired what would happen if the City is in the same situation or worse next year and whether the City would continue to pull from the Trust Funds, to which the Finance Director responded in the affirmative; stated the idea of having a Trust Fund is to use it if needed.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated it is not as though the Trust Funds are never ending; inquired whether it is safe to assume that money is not being added to the Trust Funds if the City is having trouble meeting basic expenses, to which the Finance Director responded in the affirmative.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated at some point, the balance may be gone; inquired whether staff has thought about how to approach said situation.
The Assistant City Manager responded staff is planning on conducing a five-year budget forecast; stated staff is responsible and thoughtful in the items presented to Council; if the City were in a dire situation, staff would return to Council with recommendations of severe cuts before emptying the Trust Funds.
Discussed the increase in the number of Parking Technicians and the impact it will have in bringing in revenues; discussed parking enforcement; stated the City should hire at least nine Parking Technicians: Mitch Ball, Alameda.
Encouraged Council to approve the new Parking Technician position requested by the Public Works Department since the position is revenue positive: Denyse Trepanier, BikeWalk Alameda.
In response to Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft’s inquiry about the possible new Parking Technician, the Public Works Director stated Public Works manages a majority of the parking program; stated the Alameda Police Department (APD) also plays a roll, especially in relation to abandoned vehicles and anything that requires towing; currently, there are two full-time Parking Technicians and three part-time Technicians, as well as a Program Manager; staff is asking for a third full-time Technician, which will ensure equitable coverage across the City and allow for extended hours and coverage for parking enforcement; currently, there is no enforcement on Sundays; the current request is to hire one Parking Technician; a future request will be for a Supervisor for the parking program.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired what a Supervisor would do.
The Public Works Director responded a Supervisor would conduct oversight and coordination of schedules with the technicians and part-timers; stated the primary role for the Sarking Supervisor would be first-level reviews for parking tickets that are contested; the Department also receives many phone calls; a higher level position could help assess incoming data and determine hotspots will help the Manager focus on resource allocation and future ordinances.
Councilmember Jensen stated on Webster Street, APD has been conducting bike lane enforcement; inquired how Public Works and APD collaborate on this kind of enforcement and whether it has been effective.
The Public Works Director responded APD has every right to cite the same citations as Public Works; stated some citations can overlap and there are resources for both.
The Police Chief stated APD and Public Works collaborate; APD does has one person assigned to abandoned vehicles.
Councilmember Jensen stated what she saw on Webster Street was not so much parking enforcement as much as it was notification and advising people parked in the bike lane to move their vehicles, which seemed to be working well.
The Police Chief stated staff has heard community concerns regarding parking in bike lanes; APD has been creative in deploying resources and identifying where the issues are to address the concerns.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft discussed driving down Central Avenue seeing a UPS truck parked in a bike lane; stated that she has texted photos of the license plate to staff; inquired how it is being dealt with.
The Police Chief responded identifiers such as license plates help staff when reaching out to the business and notifying them about a concern; stated that he has written letters to businesses and residents, informing them about concerns; if the problem continues, enforcement is used.
Vice Mayor Pryor inquired what would be a good ratio of Supervisor to Parking Technicians.
The Public Works Director responded, ideally, a supervisor would oversee five people, minimum.
Vice Mayor Pryor inquired what the typical salary for the position; stated adding a Parking Technician is being offset by revenue, however, a Supervisor might add financial impact.
The Public Works Director responded while the Parking Technician position generates revenue, staff is thoughtful about the overall fund balance and ensure all parking costs are funded by the revenue, which is not the case at this point; she would not recommend a Supervisor until incoming revenue is understood, especially with new parking facilities that have come online; although enforcement is revenue generating, staff hopes people will comply with parking rules.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is hesitant about approving workforce amendments; the City will soon know whether the transfer tax measure will be on the upcoming ballot; since the General Fund could take a major hit, she would caution Council to wait a bit longer; expressed support for the Parking Technician and Information Technology’s asks; she would like to ensure the Sustainability Manager’s salary range is where it should be and wait until after the August recess to decide on other position hirings.
Councilmember Boller stated Council gave a bit of pushback at the budget workshop in regards to the number of full-time hirings; staff returned to Council with a shortened list; in regards to workforce amendments, Council did not give pushback on that topic during the workshop; he is comfortable moving forward with the recommendations, but would like to hear from staff and his colleagues.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated Council did not delve into the possibility of losing transfer tax revenue at the workshop.
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(26- CC) Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft suggested that 5 more minutes be added to Council speaking times.
Vice Mayor Pryor moved approval of adding five more minutes.
Councilmember Boller seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
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Councilmember Daysog stated that he discussed his concerns at previous workshops and has nothing new to add.
Vice Mayor Pryor stated the hiring of the part-time Safety Officer and the part-time Maintenance Worker are important and have work that must get done; it is a better long-term investment to fill the positions; while the other positions are also important, she does not have a problem with waiting to fill those.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated some positions do not require a cost and are reclassifications only; Council could approve the recommendation but include direction to wait to advertise positions after the new City Manager is on board, as he may want to have input; in regards to the Aquatic Center cost increases, she will want information on the significant cost increase.
Councilmember Jensen inquired whether the suggestion is for the hirings to be deferred.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she agrees the Recreation and Parks positions are important to accept now; the Parking Technician is time sensitive; other positions are simple changes in classifications; she would like to pause the new Planning, Building, and Transportation Department positions until the new City Manager is on board.
Councilmember Jensen suggested Council accept the recommendation to hire the Parking Technician and the $4.4 million from the OPEB Trust Fund; stated perhaps the positions could return to Council once the City Manager is here and before the end of the year; she assumes Council would like to know more about the likelihood of the transfer tax measure.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated if the transfer tax measure is added to the upcoming ballot, Council would have to wait until November to know if it passes.
Councilmember Jensen stated June 27th is the last day for initiative and legislative measures to qualify to appear on the ballot; suggested the Risk Manager position be approved as it is a money-saving position.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like to wait to fill that position.
The City Attorney stated there are no contract funds planned for the coming fiscal year; while there was a one-time allocational funds for the current fiscal year, staff did not plan for continuation of the contract; there are no offsets for the upcoming fiscal year.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Council could safely defer that position.
The Human Resources Director responded it will create a gap for the City in its safety program by going from having some sort of resource to address safety issues to having none; stated the full-time position would be ideal; at least with part-time, someone will be available to address the gap to make sure the safety program is moving forward.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether waiting two months would create hardship, to which the Human Resources Director responded in the negative; expressed concern about lack of resources and liabilities in the case of a major incident.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the City Attorney is concerned about the City’s liability; inquired whether the City Attorney’s Office provides assistance in risk management.
The City Attorney responded the Attorney’s Office does not have safety resources, which is what this ask is; stated one possibility, if Council desires, is to delay for two months; staff can extend the contract for two months under his authority, assuming there is money left over.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether this could be a compromise.
Councilmember Jensen responded in the affirmative; inquired whether it would provide sufficient resources for the program.
The Human Resources Director responded if the hiring were delayed two months and funding was available to help bridge the gap, from a liability perspective, it would be amenable.
The Assistant City Manager stated if something occurs with an employee and an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) complaint filed, Departments are not necessarily qualified to manage an OSHA complaint and concern, which is where the position comes into place; stated none of the positions would be filled until July and the new City Manager will be in place by then.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated hiring and recruiting are separate items; she assumes the new City Manager would like a say in the recruitment process as well.
The Assistant City Manager clarified recruitment will not begin until July 1st; City Manager approval is required to open and start a recruitment.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how it would be determined whether funds are available.
The Assistant City Manager responded staff can find out, but does not have the number on hand.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like to use the City Attorney’s authority to extend the contract in place.
The Assistant City Manager stated several positions, such as those in the Planning, Building, and Transportation Department, are not paid from the General Fund, but rather Fund 209, which is funded by planning fees and revenues.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she has had conversations with staff about needing to revisit some of the fees that are being charged; she has heard fees are burdensome and may need to be revisited.
Councilmember Boller stated the workforce changes show a significant investment on the General Fund, however, many are upgrades; many funds are listed in the staff report; he continues be comfortable with staff’s recommendation to approve the items; if Council had concerns, they should have been addressed at the workshop.
Vice Mayor Pryor inquired whether the $75,000 previously mentioned was what the Safety Officer would be paid yearly or whether that number is what was budgeted to pay contractors.
The City Attorney responded the existing contract is with EnviroTech Safety and is for a one-year period, with a maximum not-to-exceed of $75,000.
Vice Mayor Pryor whether the City has that contractor at this moment, to which the City Attorney responded in the affirmative.
Vice Mayor Pryor stated it makes sense to keep them until the position is filled; a full-time Safety Officer is important and would cover all departments, however, the compromise reached at the workshop was to hire a part-time Officer; expressed support for the hiring of the Safety Officer.
The Finance Director stated there is plenty of money in the current contract to continue.
Councilmember Jensen inquired whether expenditures not part of the General Fund would be approved if the workforce changes are adopted.
The Budget Manager responded two things are being discussed tonight: position upgrades or reclassifications, and the hiring of part-time positions; stated the Safety Officer would be included in the part-time positions.
Councilmember Jensen moved approval of adopting the recommendations by staff for the resolutions approving the mid-cycle changes, including the workforce amendments.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if the motion included using the City Attorney’s authority for safety for the time being.
Councilmember Jensen inquired what positions are being deferred and when they would return to Council.
Councilmember Jensen withdrew her motion.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification about how the funding would work.
The City Attorney responded the funding can be worked out later; stated the important thing is that there is still money in the contract; he could continue to exercise his authority to extend the contract while the City undergoes recruitment in the fall.
Councilmember Boller stated that he has had discussions with the Interim City Manager about a bigger emphasis on safety; the original recommendation was for full-time positions, which has since changed to part-time; inquired whether making the change affects the City’s risk profile.
The Human Resources Director responded it depends; stated if staff is able to extend the contract by two months with the remaining funds, the gap can be mitigated; expressed concern about going beyond the gap.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the annual cost of the contract was $75,000; $30,000 is left; inquired whether the leftover budget for the next two months increases staffs’ confidence level, to which the Human Resources responded in the affirmative; stated her concern lies beyond the two months and what the next steps would be once the funds are exhausted.
In response to a prior question, the City Clerk stated there is a June 25th deadline that the Secretary of State will certify the transfer tax initiative as qualified to the November ballot, unless withdrawn by the proponent prior to certification.
Councilmember Jensen stated because they would have more information regarding the measure by the time recruiting and hiring begins, she is comfortable moving forward; if needed, a budget amendment may return to Council.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated it is prudent to wait until the end of June.
Vice Mayor Pryor stated if anything had to be delayed, she would choose to delay the Aquatic Center; although she does not want to, if need be, she would rather proceed with the hirings; a lot of compromise went into reducing some of the positions from full-time to part-time.
Councilmember Boller stated if the new City Manager has concerns, he assumes everyone would be amenable to them.
Councilmember/Commissioner Boller moved approval of the budget as proposed [including adoption of the resolutions].
Councilmember/Commissioner Jensen seconded the motion.
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(26- CC) Vice Mayor Pryor moved approval of adding five more minutes.
Councilmember Jensen seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
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Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated there will be more information on the proposed measure before the end of the month.
Councilmember Boller stated if the measure moves forward, the City will have a bigger problem than the position upgrades and the City Manager may want to have discussions with Council; he is still comfortable moving forward with the staff recommendations.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested a friendly amendment to the motion to add the caveat that everything being approved will be subject to the new City Manager’s final approval and discretion.
In response to Councilmember Boller’s inquiry about City Manager approval, the City Attorney stated the City Manager has discretion to delay at any time.
The Assistant City Manager concurred with the comments made by the City Attorney; stated it is built into the system; the City Manager approves all recruitments.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification that no position would open before the arrival of the new City Manager, to which the Assistant City Manager responded in the affirmative; stated recruitments would not open until July 1st.
Councilmember Daysog stated that he will vote no on the item because it intentionally limits the number of sworn Officer positions; the recommendation would freeze staffing at no more than 76 Officers, impeding the Police Chief from hiring beyond that number; he does not support the hiring freeze; he believes there should be 88 sworn Officers.
The Police Chief responded APD would like to have as many Officers as possible; stated the Department is currently on track to have 76 Officers by the end of the year; candidates are in the background process; he plans on making timely notifications to Council in the event APD needs more than 76 Officers; it is difficult to predict and project how many Officers will join the force.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated in a previous budget workshop, it was stated that there must be enough Field Training Officers (FTO) to hire new sworn Officers, as they must spend six months with an FTO.
The Police Chief stated new Officers must spend 19 weeks with an FTO; the Police Officer Association (POA) President suggested placing Officers into other ancillary assignments before going into field training if there are insufficient FTOs; currently, the 6 FTOs can accommodate 6 trainees at a time.
On the call for the questions, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Boller, Jensen, Pryor and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 4. Noes: Councilmember Daysog - 1.
(26- CC) Resolution No. 16408, “Approving and Adopting Midcycle Operating Budget Amendment for the Rent Program to the City of Alameda Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27.” Adopted.
Councilmember Boller stated that he needs to recuse himself due to having an interest in residential rental property and left the meeting.
Vice Mayor Pryor moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Abstentions: Councilmember Boller - 1]
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 8:35 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- -June 2, 2026- -7:00 p.m.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Boller, Daysog, Jensen, Pryor, and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5.
Absent: None.
Agenda Changes
(26- ) The City Clerk noted the HOME funding item [paragraph no 26- ] was withdrawn by staff.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft noted the presentation by the Alameda Family Services Youth Advisory Board [paragraph no 26- ] would be heard on June 16, 2026.
Proclamations, Special Orders of the Day and Announcements
(26- ) Presentation of Domestic Violence Prevention Video by Alameda Family Services Youth Advisory Board. Not heard.
(26- ) Proclamation Declaring June 2026 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft read the proclamation.
Oral Communications, Non-Agenda
(26- ) James Golden, Alameda, stated a stop sign should be installed at Clement Avenue and Walnut Street.
(26- ) Karin Kirschbaum discussed the death of a community member; inquired about an outreach program; discussed her experiences when dealing with City staff.
Consent Calendar
The City Clerk announced the Master Fee Schedule Hearings [paragraph nos. 26- and 26- ].
Councilmember Boller stated that he would recuse himself from the Traffic Signal Improvements Cooperative Agreement [paragraph no 26- ] due to financial interest in commercial property in the Park Street business district and the Master Fee Resolution Fees for City Attorney and Rent [paragraph no 26- ] due to investments in Alameda rental properties.
Vice Mayor Pryor moved approval of the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.]
(*26- ) Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings Held on May 5, 2026. Approved.
(*26- ) Ratified bills in the amount of $2,896,934.44.
(*26- ) Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute an Agreement with OpenGov, Inc. for Continued Use of the Budget and Planning Module, for an Amount Not-to-Exceed $143,546.91 for Year One, $150,724.25 for Year Two, $158,260.48 for Year Three, and $166,173.49 for Year Four, for a Total Compensation Not to Exceed $618,705.13. Accepted.
(*26- ) Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute a Five-Year Service Provider Agreement with Cerda-Zein Real Estate, Inc. for Residential Property Management Services. Accepted.
(*26- ) 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. Accepted.
(26- ) Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Enter into a Cooperative Agreement for Traffic Signal Improvements on Park Street Associated with the Park Street Transit Signal Priority and Signal Optimization Project. Accepted.
Since Councilmember Boller recused himself, the motion carried by the unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Councilmember Boller - 1.]
(*26- ) Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the Fleet Services Vehicle Lift Installation Agreement with Liftnow Automotive Equipment Corp, for a No-Cost Additional Twelve-Month Agreement Term and Insurance Requirement Adjustments. Accepted.
(*26- ) Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the Alameda Journal for the Publication of Legal Notices for Fiscal Year 2026-27. Accepted.
(26- ) Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Reallocate Fiscal Year 2022-23 HOME Investment Partnerships Program Funds and Execute a Grant and Regulatory Agreement with the Alameda Affordable Housing Corporation (AAHC), Known as the Alameda Housing Authority, for Rehabilitation at China Clipper in the Amount Not-to-Exceed $300,000. Not heard.
(*26- ) Ordinance No. 3404, “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.” Finally passed.
(*26- ) Ordinance No. 3405, “Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Section 30-16 Inclusionary Housing Requirements for Residential Projects. Finally passed.
(*26- ) Public Hearing to Consider Resolution No. 16409, “Amending Master Fee Resolution No. 12191 to Add and Revise Fees (Excluding City Attorney and Rent Program Fees).” Adopted.
(26- ) Public Hearing to Consider Resolution No. 16410, “Amending Master Fee Resolution No. 12191 to Revise City Attorney Office and Rent Program Fees.” Adopted.
Since Councilmember Boller recused himself, the motion carried by the unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Councilmember Boller - 1.]
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Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft called a recess at 8:55 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:06 p.m.
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Continued Agenda Items
None.
Regular Agenda Items
(26- ) Recommendation to Approve the City Aquatics Center Parking Action Plan with a 50-Space Onsite Parking Lot, No Paid Parking and Prioritizing Shared Parking Agreements, Off-Site Employee Parking, Time-Limited Parking and Incentives for Alternative Transportation (Recommendations 1-B, 1-C, 1-D,1-E, 3-A, 3-B).
The Recreation and Parks Director gave a Power Point presentation.
Vice Mayor Pryor inquired what accommodations are being made for the community garden.
The Recreation and Parks Director responded equipment will be supplied to the community garden, including landscape wagons to carry heavy materials.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how many bicycle parking spaces can be accommodated at the Aquatic Center.
The Recreation and Parks Director responded there is parking for 110 bicycles, as well as two cargo bike lockers, and 6 bike lockers.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how many bicycles fir in the cargo bike lockers.
The Recreation and Parks Director responded because of the size, each cargo bike locker can only hold one.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether it will be enough.
The Recreation and Parks Director responded there will also be four cargo bike racks.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether there will be six spaces total for cargo bikes to park, to which the Recreation and Parks Director responded in the affirmative.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the City hopes to encourage driving to the Aquatic Center less and using other modes of transportation; expressed concern about the number of cargo bike lockers not being enough; inquired whether more could be added if there is demand.
The Recreation and Parks Director responded the plaza in front of the Aquatic Center is relatively large, therefore, more spaces could be added on the north side of the plaza, if needed.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed concern about the timed parking maximum being between 90 minutes and two hours; inquired how staff set this time range.
The Recreation and Parks Director responded staff looked at average time of programs being offered to pick the time frame; stated lounging and family swim times are typically scattered throughout the early afternoons, as well as on weekends when folks will have access to overflow parking; families will be able to stay for longer.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether folks who exceed the allotted time will receive a ticket.
The Recreation and Parks Director responded parking enforcement will periodically visit the parking lots.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether there would be a different enforcement on weekends.
The Recreation and Parks Director responded there is enough parking without time limits; stated a parking time limit cannot be imposed on private property.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether there will be signage that makes the parking limits clear, as well as the consequences for exceeding the time.
The Assistant City Manager responded in the beginning, staff will assess the paid parking to see what works best; if changes are needed and complaints are received, necessary changes can be made.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft discussed the upcoming Alameda County Mayor’s Conference at the Aquatic Center in Piedmont; inquired how staff would know which car belongs to a member of the swim team versus a park-goer.
The Recreation and Parks Director responded it will be difficult to determine, which is why the entire parking lot will have a two-hour limit.
Councilmember Jensen inquired about the use of the parking at the College of Alameda and the location of the main access for folks visiting the Aquatic Center.
The Recreation and Parks Director responded the existing access on the Cross Alameda Trail will remain; stated there is parking on either side, however, that is not the primary entrance to the Aquatic Center; the primary entrance will be along Atlantic Avenue.
In response to Councilmember Jensen’s inquiry regarding the location of the community garden, the Recreation and Parks Director stated the garden is located on the southern side of the Cross Alameda Trail.
Councilmember Jensen inquired whether staff anticipates a lease agreement or a memorandum of understanding with the College of Alameda.
The Recreation and Parks Director responded staff is looking at entering a license agreement for the use of the parking spaces, as well as with Blue Rise Ventures.
Councilmember Jensen inquired whether there will be a cost.
The Recreation and Parks Director responded staff is still working out details.
In response to Councilmember Boller’s inquiry regarding the recommended number of parking spaces and the delta between the number of spaces, the Recreation and Parks Director responded the delta has narrowed to only 7 spaces; stated overflow parking will be accommodated at the Blue Rise Ventures property, which will be the equivalent of what was proposed.
Councilmember Boller inquired who will be using the ten spaces set aside.
The Recreation and Parks Director responded those spaces will be used for employees.
Councilmember Boller stated staff seems confident that they will be able to use 25 to 35 additional parking spaces at the Marina Village Office Park; inquired about the timeline for those additional spaces.
The Recreation and Parks Director responded the details between about the three spaces will be worked out within the next 60 days; stated staff worked to identify the spaces which were reasonable and considered how far some folks may have to walk.
Councilmember Boller inquired about the walking distance to the additional parking.
The Recreation and Parks Director responded during peak times, if the additional parking spaces must be activated, employees will be required to park farthest away first in order to minimize the impact to the general public.
In response to Councilmember Boller’s inquiry regarding the additional unrestricted spaces, the Recreation and Parks Director stated the consultant’s main recommendation was to secure offsite parking as much as possible through license agreements.
Councilmember Boller inquired if there is a good chance at success in acquiring the additional 25 spaces, to which the Recreation and Parks Director responded in the affirmative; stated the base bid that has already been paid for includes 67 spaces.
Councilmember Boller inquired whether this would be able to return to Council for reexamination if staff is unable to acquire the 25 to 35 additional spaces.
The Recreation and Parks Director responded staff can be flexible with the 67 spaces approved by Council.
Councilmember Boller inquired whether paid parking could be considered in the future and what are the pros and cons of doing so.
The Recreation and Parks Director responded if paid parking were implemented, staff believes the facility would cover its own costs or generate a slight amount of income; stated the cons include potentially pushing cars onto private property; staff wants to evaluate operations before deciding to implement paid parking.
Councilmember Boller stated the staff report references other technology that could potentially be used to create an adaptive parking program where certain spaces are shifting based on time and need to accommodate a wide range of users; inquired whether this could also be examined in the future if more flexibility is needed, to which the Recreation and Parks Director responded in the affirmative; stated there is technology that can monitor how many people are in the spaces at a time; once data is collected, more could be charged during peak times, for example.
Councilmember Boller inquired how staff envisions the user’s experience.
The Recreation and Parks Director responded as part of the user experience, staff is will be looking at the reservation software and include a short survey at the time of entrance in order to collect information about how folks arrived at the Aquatic Center; stated staff will also periodically evaluate how full the parking lot is during peak times.
In response to Councilmember Boller’s inquiry about flexibility, the Recreation and Parks Director stated the consultants did not account for additional spaces.
Councilmember Daysog inquired whether staff is negotiating with the Marina Village property owners or the College of Alameda for 126 shared parking spaces, to which the Recreation and Parks Director responded staff is negotiating with the College.
Councilmember Daysog inquired if the College of Alameda will be charging rent and how that would work.
The Recreation and Parks Director responded the College is not looking at charging the City any rent; stated students and faculty of the Peralta College District will be offered discounts to utilize the facility.
In response to Councilmember Daysog’s inquiry about the term of the lease, the Recreation and Parks Director stated staff’s initial proposal is five years, with options to extend.
Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the College of Alameda could change its mind at the end of five years, to which the Recreation and Parks Director responded in the affirmative; stated staff will try to ensure that does not happen.
Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the 10 unrestricted offsite spaces are separated from the 126 parking spaces mentioned earlier.
The Recreation and Parks Director responded the 10 spaces are currently within the 126 spaces.
Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the 25 to 35 unrestricted offsite parking spots are separate from the 126 spaces, to which the Recreation and Parks Director responded in the affirmative.
Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the City will pay rent on those spaces.
The Recreation and Parks Director responded a license agreement is being negotiated with Blue Rise Ventures; stated staff is currently working out the details on how to evenly distribute Aquatic Center passed to their many tenants.
In response to Councilmember Daysog’s inquiry about the length of the agreement, the Recreation and Parks Director stated staff is aiming for a five-year agreement with Blue Rise Ventures so the timeframe is the same as the College of Alameda.
Councilmember Daysog inquired if Council decides to move the 67 spaces, would arrangements still have to be made for the multiple offsite parking areas.
The Recreation and Parks Director responded the consultant determined a 67-space parking lot without overflow parking will not meet demand at certain times, which is why staff will move forward with the shared parking agreements.
Stated although he is happy the number of parking spaces has been reduced to 50, he is disappointed that paid parking and residential parking permits are not being considered at this time; the profit from paid parking is being drastically underestimated: Mitch Ball, Alameda.
Stated BikeWalk Alameda is grateful staff took the time to work with the neighboring business park and College of Alameda to secure dedicated parking; people who do not arrive by car should not have to pay for those who drive, which is what will happen if parking continues to be free; encouraged Council to approve staff’s recommendation: Denyse Trepanier, BikeWalk Alameda.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she has advocated for shared parking for years; more paved parking spaces should not be added; time will tell whether or not people should pay for parking; the parking program should be simple; she appreciates the outreach conducted by staff; encouraged staff to make good use of Boards and Commissions.
Vice Mayor Pryor stated that she is glad the number of parking spaces was reduced to 50 and that there is parking for the community garden.
Councilmember Boller expressed support for the staff recommendation; inquired whether a requirement could be added to direct staff to obtain the 25 to 35 unrestricted offsite spaces.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft responded that she would like a simple motion to approve of the staff recommendation.
Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the pavement surface area is wide enough to accommodate 67 spaces; inquired whether staff is instead recommending only 50 spaces be painted.
The Recreation and Parks Director responded the spaces highlighted in red in the presentation will not be paved; stated the space will be vegetative land instead.
Councilmember Daysog expressed concern about the offsite parking agreements and the five year time limitations; stated at any point, the College of Alameda and Blue Rise Ventures may decide to sell their lots; whether there are 50 or 67 parking spaces, the supplemental spaces are still needed; discussed the consultant’s analysis; expressed support for the Aquatic Center; stated too much faith is being put on the licensing agreements for the shared parking spaces; expressed support for 67 parking spaces; stated the Aquatic Center will be a great asset for the West End of Alameda.
In response to Councilmember Daysog’s concern about the license agreements, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated there are several businesses in the area; many would be happy to have a shared parking agreement.
Vice Mayor Pryor moved approval of the staff recommendation to approve the City Aquatics Center parking action plan with a 50-space onsite parking lot, no paid parking and prioritizing shared parking agreements, off-site employee parking, time-limited parking and incentives for alternative transportation.
Councilmember Boller stated the staff report does not state paid parking will never be an option; inquired whether it is a necessary part of the motion.
Vice Mayor Pryor amended the motion to state that there will be no paid parking at this time, however, staff would revisit the matter at a later time.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification about staff’s recommendation.
The Recreation and Parks Director stated staff is recommending there be no paid parking at this time, however, staff will revisit the idea in the future, as data is collected.
Councilmember Boller inquired whether the motion states offsite parking will be mandatory.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the staff recommendation prioritizes shared parking agreements, off-site employee parking, time-limited parking and incentives for alternative transportation.
The Assistant City Manager suggested the motion include that the parking plan will continue to be evaluated, including paid parking.
Councilmember Boller made a friendly amendment to the motion to include that the parking plan will continue to be evaluated, including paid parking.
Vice Mayor Pryor accepted the amendment to the motion.
The Assistant City Manager suggested that, instead of specifically addressing paid parking, the motion could include that staff will continue to assess the parking plan and update Council as needed.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Council would be moving forward with no paid parking at this time, to which the Assistant City Manager responded in the affirmative.
Councilmember Daysog inquired why staff are seeking leases versus licenses for the shared parking.
The Recreation and Parks Director responded both property owners prefer to enter into license agreements; stated staff can propose a lease, however, he is attempting to keep costs low.
Councilmember Daysog inquired whether there is any substantive difference between a license versus a lease.
The City Attorney responded there could be many; stated in this case, because the City is attempting to obtain parking spaces as opposed to construct buildings or permanent structures, the Recreation and Parks Director’s recommendation for licenses are appropriate.
Councilmember Boller seconded the amended motion, which carried by the following vote votes: Ayes: Councilmembers Boller, Jensen, Pryor and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 4. Noes: Councilmember Daysog - 1.
City Manager Communications
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Oral Communications, Non-Agenda
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Council Referrals
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Council Communications
(26- ) Councilmember Daysog stated that he attended the Memorial Day event at Harbor Bay Park and the Alameda Point Collaborative Luncheon; encouraged Alameda residents to view the Pride flag draped over the steps of City Hall.
(26- ) Councilmember Boller stated that he attended the Alameda Point Collaborative farm-to-table Benefit Luncheon.
(26- ) Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she attended the Walked4Hearing event, a benefit walk for the Hearing Loss Association of America, the Memorial Day event at Harbor Bay Park, and the Alameda Point Collaborative Luncheon.
(26- ) Vice Mayor Pryor stated that she attended the Memorial Day event and the Alameda Point Collaborative Luncheon.
(26- ) Councilmember Jensen thanked Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft for advocating for folks with hearing loss and for the LGBTQ+ Proclamation heard earlier this evening; discussed her experience in leading one of the nation’s first inclusive K-8 curriculum, teaching students about LGBTQ+ families and aimed at reducing anti-gay bullying.
(26- ) Mayor’s Nominations for Appointments to the Civil Service Board, Commission on Persons with Disabilities, Golf Commission, Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, Public Utilities Board, and Recreation and Parks Commission.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft nominated John Lipp and Jane Schmitz for reappointment to the Commission on Persons with Disabilities, Yatin Shastri for reappointment to the Golf Commission and Elise Hunter for reappointment to the Public Utilities Board.
Adjournment
(26- ) There being no further business, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 10:17 p.m. in memory of Christopher Buckley.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger, City Clerk
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