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Minutes of the Joint City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Improvement Commission Meeting Held on May 5, 2026 and May 19, 2026. [City Council and SACIC] (City Clerk)
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Minutes of the Joint Meeting of the City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Improvement Commission (SACIC)
Tuesday- -May 5, 2026- -6:30 p.m.
Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 6:40 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
Commissioner Boller moved approval of the Consent Calendar.
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- SACIC) Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council and SACIC Meeting Held on March 3, 2026. Accepted.
Agenda Items
(26- CC/26- SACIC) Recommendation to Accept the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Audited Financial Statements and Compliance Reports.
The City Auditor gave a brief presentation.
Councilmember/Commissioner Jensen stated the clean findings in the audit should be celebrated; Alameda is in good financial shape and is stable.
Councilmember/Commissioner Daysog expressed appreciation that the City Auditor ensures Alameda’s finances are going in the right direction.
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Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft left the meeting at 6:47 p.m. and returned at 6:49 p.m.
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Councilmember/Commissioner Jensen moved approval of accepting the audit.
Vice Mayor/Commissioner Pryor seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
(26- CC/26- SACIC) Budget Workshop for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Mid Cycle Budget Update to Provide Direction on Funding Changes for June 2, 2026 Midcycle Budget Adoption.
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(26- CC) Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft stated that 45 minutes are needed for the presentation.
Councilmember/Commissioner Jensen moved approval of allowing 45 minutes.
Councilmember/Commissioner Boller seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
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Councilmember/Commissioner Boller stated that he needs to recuse himself from the City Attorney’s budget due to his interest in rental property; requested the presentation and discussion be bifurcated.
Vice Mayor/Commissioner Pryor moved approval of bifurcating the presentation and discussion.
Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Daysog, Jensen, Pryor, and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 4. Abstention: Councilmember Boller - 1.
The Budget Manager, Finance Director, Base Reuse and Economic Development Director/Acting Planning, Building and Transportation Director, City Clerk, Housing and Human Services Manager started a Power Point presentation.
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Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft called a brief break at 7:09 p.m. to allow members of the public to leave the Council Chambers.
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The Fire Chief, Finance Director, Human Resources Director, Information Technology Director, Interim Library Director, Base Reuse and Economic Development Director/Acting Planning, Building and Transportation Director, Police Chief, Public Works Director, Recreation and Parks Director, Budget Manager and Finance Director completed the Power Point presentation.
The Finance Director, Assistant City Manager, Human Resources Director, City Attorney, Base Ruse and Economic Development Director/Acting Planning, Building and Transportation Director, and Police Chief responded to Council questions.
Expressed support for the Library Social Worker: Katherine Schwartz, Alameda Family Services.
The Council/Commissioners discussed the budget and asked additional questions, with a majority expressing support for the alternatives presented.
Councilmember/Commissioner Jensen moved approval of accepting the alternatives as proposed, except for a 0.5 Safety Officer, changing four Police Offers to two, one library social worker, one Public Works Division Manager, the Accela permit system, and the IT threat ID and protection system, which adds up to $550,000 and would be less than half of the savings of two Police Officers.
The motion failed due to a lack of a second.
In response to Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft’s inquiry, Councilmember/Commission Jensen stated there will be opportunities to add additional Police Officers in the upcoming budget.
Vice Mayor/Commissioner Pryor moved approval of incorporating all alternatives into the budget, including what Council discussed tonight, with changing the safety officer from contractual to part-time, including the library social worker, all the programs, and other budgetary considerations in the presentation.
Councilmember/Commissioner Boller seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmember/Commissioner Boller, Pryor, and Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft - 3. Noes: Councilmember/Commissioner Daysog and Jensen - 2.
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Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft called a recess at 8:51 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:06 p.m. with Councilmember Boller absent since he recused himself from the City Attorney budget discussion due to his interest rental property.
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The Chief Assistant City Prosecutor and Rent Program Director gave a Power Point presentation.
Vice Mayor/Commissioner Pryor moved approval of the budget proposal for the City Attorney’s office.
Councilmember/Commissioner Jensen seconded the motion.
Under discussion, Councilmember/Commissioner Daysog discussed the uniqueness of the City Attorney’s office with the Rent Program.
On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Councilmember Boller - 1.]
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 9:16 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 Joint Meeting of the City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Improvement Commission (SACIC)
Tuesday- -May 19, 2026- -6:59 p.m.
Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 7:10 p.m. Vice Mayor/Commissioner Pryor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers/Commissioners Boller, Daysog, Jensen, Pryor and Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft - 5.
Absent: None.
Consent Calendar
Councilmember/Commissioner Boller moved approval of the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember/Commissioner Jensen 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) Recommendation to Accept the Investment Transactions Report for the Quarter Ending March 31, 2026. Accepted.
Agenda Items
None.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 7:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger, City Clerk and Secretary, SACIC
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance.