Alameda, CA

Open Government Commission

The Alameda Open Government Commission meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM at City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, with in-person and Zoom participation. The regular agenda has two items: approving minutes of the February 2, 2026 meeting, and discussing and providing direction on the 2026 Annual Report, including an option to form a subcommittee. The rest of the agenda is procedural (roll call, public comment, staff and commission communications, adjournment).

• Item 3-A (2026-6300): Minutes of the February 2, 2026 Meeting
• Item 3-B (2026-6301): Discuss and provide direction on the 2026 Annual Report, including option to form a subcommittee
• Non-agenda public comment period
• Meeting at City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, and via Zoom

City Council

The Alameda City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, starting with a 6:00 p.m. closed session to evaluate City Manager Gerry Beaudin's performance, then a regular 7:00 p.m. meeting. The consent calendar covers routine items plus agreements and resolutions, including a $44,550,361 state housing award for Stardust Gardens and $15,000,000 in gap funding. The regular agenda includes direction on immigration enforcement on city property, final reports on the Rise Up Alameda guaranteed income pilot, and a proposed lease at Alameda Point. Several items require four affirmative votes.

• Final passage of an ordinance adding Section 30-19 to establish citywide zoning rules for short-term rentals of residential property
• Final passage of an ordinance updating accessory dwelling unit rules and permitting ADU condominium conversions
• Resolution for a $44,550,361 Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities award for Stardust Gardens, plus $15,000,000 in Multifamily Housing Program gap funding
• Ratify a Silverado Construction agreement up to $747,500 for abatement and demolition at Building 78, with $1,000,000 appropriated from the Alameda Point Fund
• Agreement with Christ Episcopal Church to run the Alameda Warming Shelter in FY 2026-27, not-to-exceed $275,000

Civil Service Board

The Alameda Civil Service Board meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM to review new and revised job classifications and specifications, including a new Communications Manager role and revised Utility Information Technology Manager, Account Clerk, and Public Works Supervisor positions. The Board will also receive informational reports on examination eligible lists and departmental activity from June 1 through August 31, 2026, and may approve minutes from its July 15, 2026 meeting. No public hearings, contracts, or fee changes are listed on this agenda.

• Review of new and revised specifications: Utility Information Technology Manager (redline), Communications Manager (new), Account Clerk (redline), Public Works Supervisor (redline)
• Organizational charts attached for AMP, CMO, CAO, Finance, and Public Works Maintenance
• Informational report on examinations, eligible lists, and classifications for October 7, 2026
• Informational activity report covering June 1, 2026 through August 31, 2026
• Consent calendar: approval of minutes from the July 15, 2026 Civil Service Board meeting

Subcommittee of the City Council and School Board

The Subcommittee of the City Council and School Board meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM at City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Conference Room 360, to discuss shared City and School District topics. The agenda lists updates on City transportation projects near school sites, construction of the Alameda High School Swim Center, Alameda Police Department monitoring of school drop-off areas and bike lanes, and the CEQA process for a proposed Alameda High School athletic facility at Grand Street and Otis Drive. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, public comment on non-agenda matters, and new business. No decisions, contracts, dollar amounts, or votes are specified in the agenda text.

• Update on City transportation projects near school sites
• Update on Alameda High School Swim Center construction
• Alameda Police Department monitoring of school drop-off areas, bike lanes, and enforcement
• Update on CEQA process for proposed Alameda High School athletic facility at Grand Street and Otis Drive
• Public comment on non-agenda matters and approval of minutes

City of Alameda - AC Transit Interagency Liaison Committee (ILC)

The City of Alameda - AC Transit Interagency Liaison Committee meets on October 8, 2026 to discuss transit matters affecting Alameda. Main discussion items include an optional local Transit Priority Policy for roadways from MTC and AC Transit's Contingency Service Plan, along with city staff feedback on that plan. The committee will also receive a verbal briefing on an Alameda West End Bike Share Pilot and updates on ridership, missed runs, and the Oakland Alameda Access Project.

• Transit Priority Policy for Roadways: Optional Local Transit Priority Policy - MTC (item 2026-6097)
• Contingency Service Plan - AC Transit, with City Staff Feedback (item 2026-6098)
• Alameda West End Bike Share Pilot - City of Alameda (verbal, item 6)
• AC Transit Ridership and Complaints with Actual Missed Runs (item 2026-6099)
• Free Bus Pass Pilot Program for Seniors and People with Disabilities Update (verbal, item 9)

Recreation and Park Commission

The Alameda Recreation and Park Commission meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Council Chambers, 3rd Floor. The main item is a workshop to review and comment on the Recreation and Parks Department 2027 Annual User Fee Schedule, with a proposed fee schedule and a 2026 fee comparison attached. The Commission will also nominate and vote on its Chair and Vice Chair, and may approve minutes from its September 10, 2026 meeting. The agenda does not state any proposed fee amounts or the outcome of the votes.

• Workshop on the Recreation and Parks Department 2027 Annual User Fee Schedule (item 2026-6351), with a proposed schedule and 2026 fee comparison attached
• Nomination and vote for Recreation and Park Commission Chair and Vice Chair (item 2026-6356)
• Consent calendar: approval of minutes from the September 10, 2026 regular meeting (item 2026-6355)
• Non-agenda public comment: anyone may speak for 3 minutes on matters not on the agenda
• Next meeting scheduled for November 12, 2026

Planning Board

The Alameda Planning Board meets Monday, October 12, 2026, to consider a resolution recommending City Council adoption of the Gibbons Drive Sidewalks and Trees Plan, following a public hearing. The Board will also vote on draft meeting minutes from June 22 and August 24, 2026, and hear staff updates on recent department actions and upcoming projects. The agenda includes time for public comment on both agenda and non-agenda matters.

• Public hearing on a resolution recommending City Council adoption of the Gibbons Drive Sidewalks and Trees Plan (Item 5-A, 2026-6363)
• CEQA determination: proposed action is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15308
• Consent calendar: approval of draft meeting minutes from June 22, 2026 (continued from July 13) and August 24, 2026
• Staff communications: recent Planning, Building and Transportation Department actions and decisions, plus oral report on future meetings and projects
• Public comment: 3 minutes per speaker on agenda and non-agenda matters

Public Utilities Board

Historical Advisory Board

The City of Alameda Historical Advisory Board was scheduled to meet Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue. The agenda states the meeting has been canceled. No business items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the supplied document, which contains only meeting logistics and standard accessibility and Sunshine Ordinance notices.

Planning Board

The September 28, 2026 Planning Board meeting has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled

Social Service Human Relations Board

The Social Service Human Relations Board will hear a final report on the Rise Up Alameda guaranteed income pilot program, review and approve its FY 2026-27 workplan, and receive updates on workgroups and Dignity Village funding. The board will also consider approving the July 16, 2026 draft minutes and hear public comments on non-agenda items.

• Presentation of Rise Up Alameda Guaranteed Income Pilot Program final report (two-year insights)
• Review and approval of FY 2026-27 workplan
• Discussion of workgroup report outs
• Presentation on Dignity Village funding status and long-term sustainability plan
• Status report on City of Alameda's Housing and Human Services

Transportation Commission

The Alameda Transportation Commission will discuss the Complete Streets Checklist for the Fernside Traffic Calming and Bikeways Project, accept a status report on transportation, and adopt resolutions recognizing two departing commissioners. The agenda also includes approval of July meeting minutes and public comment.

• Review Complete Streets Checklist for Fernside Traffic Calming and Bikeways Project (Discussion)
• Accept Status Report on Transportation (Action)
• Resolution recognizing service of Geoffrey Johnson (Action)
• Resolution recognizing service of Alysha Nachtigall (Action)
• Approve draft minutes of July 22, 2026 meeting (Action)

Public Art Commission

City Council

The Alameda City Council will hold a closed session on firefighter labor negotiations, then a regular meeting with consent items and several ordinance introductions. Key actions include introducing zoning rules for short-term rentals, updating accessory dwelling unit regulations, and authorizing a $2.79M building maintenance contract. The council will also hear a presentation on AC Transit service and consider a commercial vacancy fee study.

• Three-year $2,793,808 contract with M5 Services LLC for building engineer and maintenance services
• Introduction of ordinance to establish citywide short-term rental zoning regulations
• Introduction of ordinance to update ADU regulations and permit ADU condominium conversions
• Resolution adopting 2026 Climate Adaptation and Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Approve $1,237,000 Caltrans grant and $397,200 amendment for public EV charging program

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on two items: a proposed amendment to the South Shore Beach and Tennis Club Planned Development to convert commercial and office space at 410 Westline Drive and 936 Shorepoint Court into residential units, and a zoning text amendment to streamline entitlement processes for commercial uses in the Park Street and Webster Street corridors. The board may also approve meeting minutes and hear public comment.

• Public hearing on Planned Development Amendment (PLN26-0472) to convert commercial/office space to residential at 410 Westline Drive and 936 Shorepoint Court
• Public hearing on Downtown Commercial Zoning Text Amendment (PLN26-0422) to clarify and streamline entitlement processes for retail, personal service, office, and other commercial uses
• Consent calendar: approval of draft meeting minutes from June 22, 2026 and August 24, 2026
• Staff communications on recent actions and future projects

Recreation and Park Commission

The Alameda Recreation and Park Commission will meet on September 10, 2026, to receive a summer recap from the Recreation Division and discuss preliminary fee adjustments for 2027. The meeting is open to public comment and will include routine approvals and procedural items.

• Approve minutes of July 9, 2026 meeting
• Review Recreation Division Summer Recap 2026 presentation
• Discuss preliminary overview of potential Recreation and Park User Fee Adjustments for 2027

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to ratify July and August 2026 bills, approve draft minutes from July 8, 2026 meetings, and receive a financial report for FY26/27 July and August expenditures. No major policy decisions are scheduled.

• Ratify bills for July & August 2026
• Approve draft minutes from July 8, 2026 special and regular meetings
• Review FY26/27 July & August expenditure reports

Golf Commission

The September 8, 2026 regular meeting of the Golf Commission is cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled with no agenda items

Historical Advisory Board

The Historical Advisory Board will hold a study session on a request for a Certificate of Approval to demolish a pre-1942 structure at 2320 Lincoln Avenue, which is on the City's Historical Building Study List. The applicant, Sum Capital Investments, seeks demolition due to the building's poor condition as part of a redevelopment project. No formal decision will be made at this session; a public hearing will occur before any final action. The board will also consider approving minutes from two prior meetings.

• Study session for demolition request (PLN25-0079) at 2320 Lincoln Ave.
• Certificate of Approval sought for demolition of pre-1942 building on Historical Building Study List
• Applicant: Sum Capital Investments
• Approve draft minutes from June 4, 2026 and February 5, 2026 meetings

Mayor's Economic Development Advisory Panel/Economic Recovery Task Force

The Mayor's Economic Development Advisory Panel and Economic Recovery Task Force will review proposals for the city's Economic Development Strategic Plan. The discussion focuses on the top responses received from the Request for Proposals (RFP) process.

• Discussion of Economic Development Strategic Plan RFP top responses
• Review of proposals from Willdan Financial Services, Good City, Harris & Associates, and BAE
• Approval of June 3rd, 2026, meeting minutes

City Council

The Alameda City Council will hold a closed session to discuss lease or sale terms for Building 24 and Piers 2 and 3 at Alameda Point, then meet jointly with the Successor Agency to the Community Improvement Commission to accept an investment report. During the regular meeting, the council will vote on consent items including police policy updates, contracts for SCADA support and roof replacement, and five grant applications totaling $5.03 million. Notable regular agenda items include a proposed 20-year operating subsidy for the Stardust Gardens supportive housing project, a response to a grand jury report on emergency preparedness, and lease amendments for DOER Marine Operations and Faction Brewing.

• Authorize $1M annual operating subsidy for Stardust Gardens supportive housing for 20 years
• Approve five grant applications totaling $5.03 million to Alameda County Transportation Commission
• Final passage of ordinance prohibiting parking in bicycle lanes
• Execute $268,908 contract with Bhogal Brothers Construction for Mastick Senior Center roof drain replacement
• Execute $171,880 five-year agreement with Thunderbird Communications for SCADA support

Planning Board

The Planning Board is holding a public workshop to discuss a proposal by Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club to host professional soccer matches for up to five years at their Harbor Bay Business Park facility. No approval will be made at this meeting; environmental review will occur later. The agenda also includes consent items and staff reports.

• Public workshop on proposed sports facility at 1150 & 1220 Harbor Bay Parkway
• Proposal to host up to 24 soccer matches per year with up to 8,000 attendees
• Installation of modular stands and temporary facilities
• Draft CEQA checklist and traffic study attached for review
• Approve draft meeting minutes from July 13, 2026

Zoning Administrator Hearing

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing on an Administrative Use Permit for commercial recreation (billiards and other games) at a Webster Street location. The applicant, Mueen Albaneh, seeks to use an existing storefront lobby and stairs to an upstairs former mezzanine area of about 1,500 square feet. The project is categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA Guidelines.

• Administrative Use Permit PLN26-0385 for billiards and games at Webster Street
• Applicant: Mueen Albaneh
• Approximately 1,500 square feet of floor area in existing storefront and mezzanine
• CEQA exemption under Section 15301 (Class 1) and Section 15183
• Public comment allowed for non-agenda items (3 minutes per speaker)

Commission on Persons with Disabilities

The Commission on Persons with Disabilities will discuss and provide input on the Mastick Senior Center ADA Upgrade Project. They will also select options for citywide engagement and consider approving the consent calendar item for the May 13, 2026 minutes.

• Discussion and input on the Mastick Senior Center ADA Upgrade Project
• Selection of options for citywide engagement and Alameda Calendar of Events
• Approval of consent calendar item for CPWD minutes from May 13, 2026

Planning Board

The Planning Board is holding a special meeting to attend the Oakland Roots & Soul Sports Club Facility Improvements Open House. No action will be taken and no minutes will be kept. The meeting is being noticed due to the City's Sunshine Ordinance. The open house is an opportunity for the public to offer comment.

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to attend an open house regarding the Oakland Roots & Soul Facility Improvement. No official action will be taken and no minutes will be recorded.

• Attendance at Oakland Roots & Soul Facility Improvement Open House

Zoning Administrator Hearing

City Council

City Council

City Council

This is a special meeting noticed under the Sunshine Ordinance because a majority of the City Council may attend a community meeting about the Gibbons Sidewalks and Trees Plan. The Council will not take any action or keep minutes; the public may attend and comment.

• Community meeting on the Gibbons Sidewalks and Trees Plan

Pension Board

The Pension Board will meet to review the pension payroll and financial report for the quarter ending June 30, 2026. The board will also consider the minutes from the April 27, 2026 meeting.

• Pension Payroll and Financial Report for the quarter ending June 30, 2026 (Funds 101 & 102)
• Approval of April 27, 2026 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for July 27, 2026, has been canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Commission on Persons with Disabilities

The Commission is holding a special meeting to attend a screening of the documentary "Crip Camp." No official action will be taken and no minutes will be recorded.

• Screening of documentary "Crip Camp" at the Main Alameda Free Library

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission will consider several items, including a discussion of the 2026 State of AC Transit and its Contingency Service Plan, a review of proposed restriping on Clement Avenue, and a public comment period on speeding on Buena Vista. The commission will vote to endorse the design concept for the Pacific Avenue/Wilma Chan Way Neighborhood Greenway Crossing Improvements. Consent calendar items include approval of draft minutes from previous meetings and a status report on transportation.

• Endorse Design Concept for Pacific Avenue/Wilma Chan Way Neighborhood Greenway Crossing Improvements (action)
• Review and discuss the 2026 State of AC Transit and the AC Transit Contingency Service Plan (discussion)
• Review and discuss restriping of Clement Avenue between Balsa Street and Paru Street (discussion)
• Approve draft minutes of the February 25 and May 20, 2026 Transportation Commission meetings (consent calendar)
• Non‑agenda public comment on speeding on Buena Vista (public comment)

City Council

The City Council will consider a charter amendment to eliminate the elected offices of City Auditor and City Treasurer. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts and the implementation of the Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle Phase 2 Pilot Project.

• Proposed charter amendment to eliminate elected City Auditor and City Treasurer offices for Nov 3, 2026 election
• Paving Project Phase 44 contract with Rapid Grading Services not-to-exceed $1,861,295
• Sign and Striping Maintenance Project contract with Chrisp Company not-to-exceed $1,450,265
• Cyclic Sewer Rehabilitation Project Phase 23 design contract with Nute Engineering not-to-exceed $1,222,988
• Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle Phase 2 Pilot Project including $1,565,000 in private partner funding

Public Art Commission

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and accessibility notices. The scheduled Public Art Commission meeting for July 20, 2026, has been cancelled. No substantive items or public discussions will take place.

Social Service Human Relations Board

The Social Service Human Relations Board will review and approve the June 25, 2026 draft minutes, vote on new board leadership, and discuss workgroup planning with SMART goals. A staff status report on Alameda’s housing and human services will also be presented. The meeting includes a period for non‑agenda public comments.

• Review and approve June 25, 2026 draft minutes (Agenda item 3‑A)
• Vote on Social Services Human Relations Board leadership (Agenda item 4‑A)
• Workgroup planning with SMART goals, including exhibits and draft activities (Agenda item 4‑B)
• Staff status report on the City of Alameda’s housing and human services (Agenda item 5‑A)
• Non‑agenda public comments (Agenda item 2)

Civil Service Board

The Alameda Civil Service Board will approve the April 1, 2026 meeting minutes and review updated job specifications for various city positions. The meeting also includes the election of officers and a report on examination eligible lists.

• Approval of April 1, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of new specifications for Parking Enforcement Technicians
• Review of new specifications for Fleet Services Coordinator roles
• Review of new specifications for Utility Network Administrator roles
• Review of new specifications for Permit Technician roles