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Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Repealing Chapter XXII (Streets and Sidewalks), Article I (Streets), Section 22-3 (Repairs) in Its Entirety and Repealing and Replacing Chapter XXII (Streets and Sidewalks), Article II (Sidewalks), Sections 22-18 (Repair of Sidewalks and Other Works) and 22-20 (Specifications) to Amend the Sidewalk Repair Procedures and Make Other Technical Amendments. (Public Works C14000)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Adam W. Politzer, Interim City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On January 6, 2026, City Council held a public hearing to consider amendments to the City of Alameda Municipal Code (AMC) Sections 22-3, 22-18, and 22-20 related to sidewalk repair procedures. Following that hearing, City Council directed staff to return with a revised ordinance that retains the City of Alameda's (City) ability to: 1) administer a program allowing the City to perform required sidewalk repairs under a voluntary agreement and be reimbursed by the property owner; 2) have multiple opportunities for the City to provide financial assistance when hardship is demonstrate; and 3) offer payment plans, when needed, for the amount due to the City. The revised ordinance, per City Council direction, includes a collections process only for delinquent accounts. As also directed by City Council, staff will return in one year to report out on the sidewalk repair program metrics, lessons learned, and recommendations regarding long-term continuation.
Staff recommend introduction of an ordinance Amending Alameda Municipal Code by Repealing Chapter XXII (Streets and Sidewalks), Article I (Streets), Section 22-3 (Repairs) in Its Entirety and Repealing and Replacing Chapter XXII (Streets and Sidewalks), Article II (Sidewalks), Sections 22-18 (Repair of Sidewalks and Other Works) and 22-20 (Specifications) to Amend the Sidewalk Repair Procedures and Make Other Technical Amendments.
BACKGROUND
On January...
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