Alameda meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

No decisions at recent Alameda meetings; soccer stadium workshop ahead

This week's Alameda city meetings were informational, with no formal decisions taken. The City Council and Planning Board attended an open house for the Oakland Roots & Soul facility improvements, and the Commission on Persons with Disabilities discussed accessibility upgrades at the Mastick Senior Center. Upcoming meetings include a zoning hearing on a billiards hall and a Planning Board workshop on a proposed soccer stadium.

Recent meetings

City Council and Planning Board (Aug. 8)

Both the City Council and the Planning Board held special meetings on Aug. 8 to attend the Oakland Roots & Soul Facility Improvement Open House. According to the agendas, no official action was taken and no minutes were recorded. The meetings were noticed under the city's Sunshine Ordinance. The open house offered the public an opportunity to comment.

Commission on Persons with Disabilities (Aug. 12)

The commission met on Aug. 12. Its agenda included discussion and input on the Mastick Senior Center ADA Upgrade Project, selection of options for citywide engagement and the Alameda Calendar of Events, and approval of the consent calendar item for the commission's May 13, 2026 minutes. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published.

Upcoming meetings

Zoning Administrator Hearing (Aug. 17)

Today, the Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing on an Administrative Use Permit (PLN26-0385) for commercial recreation—billiards and other games—at a Webster Street storefront. 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 (Section 15301, Class 1, and Section 15183). Public comment is allowed for non-agenda items, with a three-minute limit per speaker.

Planning Board Workshop (Aug. 24)

The Planning Board will hold 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, located at 1150 and 1220 Harbor Bay Parkway. The proposal includes hosting up to 24 matches per year with up to 8,000 attendees, and installation of modular stands and temporary facilities. No approval will be made at this meeting; environmental review will occur later. A draft CEQA checklist and traffic study are attached for review. The agenda also includes approval of draft meeting minutes from July 13, 2026.

Coming up

• **Zoning Administrator Hearing** – Aug. 17, public hearing on billiards hall permit at Webster Street.
• **Planning Board Workshop** – Aug. 24, discussion of proposed soccer stadium at Harbor Bay Business Park.

No decisions in past two weeks; disability commission to discuss ADA upgrades

In the past two weeks, Alameda's City Council, Planning Board, and Pension Board held no official votes or decisions. A Planning Board meeting was canceled, and several special meetings were held for public comment only. The Pension Board met but its minutes have not been published.

Recent meetings

Planning Board (July 27) — The meeting was canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Pension Board (July 27) — The board was scheduled to review the pension payroll and financial report for the quarter ending June 30, 2026, and to consider approving the minutes from its April 27 meeting. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so no outcomes are available.

City Council special meetings — Two special meetings were held, both noticed under the Sunshine Ordinance because a majority of the council might attend a community event. No official action was taken and no minutes were kept.

• July 28: Community meeting on the Gibbons Sidewalks and Trees Plan. The public could attend and comment.
• August 8: Open house on the Oakland Roots & Soul Facility Improvement. No action was taken.

Planning Board special meeting (August 8) — The board attended the Oakland Roots & Soul Sports Club Facility Improvements Open House. No action was taken and no minutes were kept. The meeting was noticed to allow public comment.

Coming up

Commission on Persons with Disabilities (August 12) — The commission will discuss and provide input on the Mastick Senior Center ADA Upgrade Project. It will also select options for citywide engagement and the Alameda Calendar of Events, and consider approving the consent calendar item for its May 13, 2026 minutes.

All meeting agendas and minutes are available through the city's official channels.

Alameda Council Set to Weigh Charter Amendment, Infrastructure Contracts; Several Meetings Canceled

City Council — July 21

The City Council's July 21 agenda includes a proposed charter amendment to eliminate the elected offices of City Auditor and City Treasurer, which would be placed on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot if approved. The agenda also lists three infrastructure contracts and the Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle Phase 2 Pilot Project.

The paving contract with Rapid Grading Services is listed at a not-to-exceed amount of $1,861,295. A sign and striping maintenance contract with Chrisp Company is listed at not-to-exceed $1,450,265. A design contract for the Cyclic Sewer Rehabilitation Project Phase 23 with Nute Engineering is listed at not-to-exceed $1,222,988. The Water Shuttle Phase 2 Pilot Project agenda item includes $1,565,000 in private partner funding.

Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes and vote tallies are not yet available.

City Council — July 28 (Special Meeting)

The Council held a special meeting noticed under the Sunshine Ordinance because a majority of council members may attend a community meeting on the Gibbons Sidewalks and Trees Plan. No action was scheduled and no minutes were to be kept. The public could attend and comment.

Transportation Commission — July 22

The Transportation Commission agenda included a vote to endorse the design concept for the Pacific Avenue/Wilma Chan Way Neighborhood Greenway Crossing Improvements. Discussion items included the 2026 State of AC Transit and the AC Transit Contingency Service Plan, and proposed restriping of Clement Avenue between Balsa Street and Paru Street. A non-agenda public comment period on speeding on Buena Vista was also scheduled. The consent calendar included approval of draft minutes from the February 25 and May 20, 2026 meetings.

Minutes have not yet been published.

Pension Board — July 27

The Pension Board was scheduled to review the pension payroll and financial report for the quarter ending June 30, 2026 (Funds 101 & 102) and to consider approval of the April 27, 2026 meeting minutes. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published.

Commission on Persons with Disabilities — July 24 (Special Meeting)

The Commission held a special meeting to attend a screening of the documentary "Crip Camp" at the Main Alameda Free Library. No official action was scheduled and no minutes were to be recorded.

Canceled Meetings

The Public Art Commission meeting scheduled for July 20, 2026, was cancelled. The Planning Board meeting scheduled for July 27, 2026, was also canceled. No items were decided or discussed at either.

Coming Up

• **Aug. 8 — City Council (Special Meeting):** Council members will attend an open house regarding the Oakland Roots & Soul Facility Improvement. No official action will be taken and no minutes will be recorded.
• **Aug. 8 — Planning Board (Special Meeting):** The Planning Board will attend the same Oakland Roots & Soul Sports Club Facility Improvements Open House, noticed under the Sunshine Ordinance. No action will be taken and no minutes will be kept. The public may offer comment.

City Council eyed $32.3M aquatic center contract; several boards met on rentals, parks, and zoning

The Alameda City Council's July 7 agenda included a $32.3 million construction contract for the City Aquatic Center at 800 Atlantic Avenue and a general obligation bond measure placed on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Minutes for that meeting and all other recent meetings covered here have not yet been published, so outcomes listed below reflect what was scheduled for action or discussion, not confirmed results.

City Council — July 7

The Council was set to vote on a contract with Wickman Construction for up to $32,364,200 to build the City Aquatic Center at 800 Atlantic Avenue. The same agenda included placing a general obligation bond measure for municipal improvement projects on the November 3, 2026 ballot, final passage of an ordinance amending the Alameda Marina Master Plan affordable housing requirement for Phase III, and salary schedule updates increasing City Manager and City Attorney pay by 7% and City Clerk pay by 14.85%. The Council also had an agreement with Rebuilding Together East Bay Network for up to $400,000 in low- and moderate-income housing rehabilitation on the agenda. A closed session was scheduled for real property negotiations at the Alameda Point Enterprise Park.

City Council — July 14 (Community Meeting)

The Council attended a community meeting on the Clement Avenue Truck Route and Parking Impacts at the Alameda Fire Emergency Operations Center, 1809 Grand Street. No action was taken and no minutes were recorded. The meeting was required under the Sunshine Ordinance because a majority of the Council may have been present.

Planning Board — July 13

The Planning Board held a public hearing on a proposed citywide zoning amendment to regulate short-term rentals. A workshop covered draft zoning changes for downtown commercial corridors along Park and Webster streets to streamline business permits. The agenda noted that no final decisions would be made on the downtown zoning changes at this meeting. Draft amendments for the Community Commercial and North Park Street Gateway districts were also reviewed, along with staff updates from the Planning, Building and Transportation Department.

Recreation and Park Commission — July 9

The Commission considered ADA access improvements at Longfellow Park and new public office hours for the Alameda Recreation and Parks Department. It also discussed relocating the 'Majors' division from Littlejohn Park to Lower Washington Park in Fall 2026 and to Tillman Park in Spring 2027.

Library Board — July 8

The Board held a closed session to consider hiring a new Library Director. The regular meeting included an election of board officers, financial reports for FY25/26 May and June expenditures, and ratification of May and June 2026 bills.

Other Boards and Commissions

The Golf Commission met July 14 to approve February 11, 2026 special meeting minutes and receive reports on the Greenway Golf Facility, Jim's on the Course Restaurant, and the Recreation and Parks Director. The Civil Service Board met July 15 to approve April 1, 2026 minutes, review new job specifications for Parking Enforcement Technicians, Fleet Services Coordinator roles, Utility Network Administrator roles, and Permit Technician roles, and elect officers. The Social Service Human Relations Board met July 16 to approve June 25 draft minutes, vote on board leadership, discuss workgroup planning with SMART goals, and receive a staff status report on Alameda's housing and human services.

Coming Up

• **July 21 — City Council:** Scheduled to consider a charter amendment to eliminate the elected offices of City Auditor and City Treasurer for the November 3, 2026 election. Also on the agenda: 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; and the Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle Phase 2 Pilot Project including $1,565,000 in private partner funding.
• **July 22 — Transportation Commission:** Scheduled to vote on endorsing the design concept for the Pacific Avenue/Wilma Chan Way Neighborhood Greenway Crossing Improvements. Discussion items include the 2026 State of AC Transit and its Contingency Service Plan, and restriping of Clement Avenue between Balsa Street and Paru Street.
• **July 24 — Commission on Persons with Disabilities:** Special meeting for a screening of the documentary "Crip Camp" at the Main Alameda Free Library. No official action will be taken.
• **July 20 — Public Art Commission:** Meeting cancelled.
• **July 27 — Planning Board:** Meeting cancelled.

Alameda Council Weighs $32.3M Aquatic Center Contract; Minutes Pending Across Recent Meetings

The Alameda City Council's July 7 meeting featured the largest single contract item of the past two weeks — a proposed $32,364,200 construction agreement with Wickman Construction for the City Aquatic Center at 800 Atlantic Avenue. However, minutes have not yet been published for that meeting or any other recent session, so final outcomes and vote tallies are not yet confirmed.

City Council — July 7

The Council agenda included several significant items:

• A construction contract with Wickman Construction for up to $32,364,200 to build the City Aquatic Center at 800 Atlantic Avenue.
• A general obligation bond measure for municipal improvement projects, placed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
• Final passage of an ordinance amending the Alameda Marina Master Plan affordable housing requirement for Phase III.
• Salary schedule updates increasing City Manager and City Attorney pay by 7% and City Clerk pay by 14.85%.
• An agreement with Rebuilding Together East Bay Network for up to $400,000 in low- and moderate-income housing rehabilitation.

A closed session was also scheduled to address real property negotiations at the Alameda Point Enterprise Park. Because minutes are not yet available, the article cannot confirm which items passed, failed, or were continued.

Library Board — July 8

The Library Board was scheduled to hold a closed session to consider hiring a new Library Director. The regular meeting agenda included election of board officers, financial reports covering May and June 2026 expenditures, and ratification of May and June 2026 bills. No outcomes are confirmed pending minutes.

Recreation and Park Commission — July 9

The Commission agenda listed consideration of ADA access improvements at Longfellow Park and new public office hours for the Alameda Recreation and Parks Department. The Commission was also set to discuss relocating the youth sports "Majors" division from Littlejohn Park to Lower Washington Park in Fall 2026, and to Tillman Park in Spring 2027. Minutes are not yet published.

Historical Advisory Board — July 2

The July 2 Historical Advisory Board meeting was cancelled, according to the agenda. No items were discussed.

Coming Up

Several meetings are scheduled in the next two weeks:

• **Planning Board — July 13:** Public hearing on a citywide short-term rental zoning amendment, plus a workshop on downtown commercial zoning changes for Park and Webster streets. No final decisions are expected on the downtown zoning changes.
• **City Council — July 14:** Community meeting on the Clement Avenue Truck Route and Parking Impacts, at the Alameda Fire Emergency Operations Center, 1809 Grand Street. No action or minutes will be taken.
• **Golf Commission — July 14:** Approval of February 11, 2026 special meeting minutes, plus reports on the Greenway Golf Facility, Jim's on the Course Restaurant, and the Recreation and Parks Director.
• **Civil Service Board — July 15:** Approval of April 1, 2026 minutes and review of updated job specifications for Parking Enforcement Technicians, Fleet Services Coordinator roles, Utility Network Administrator roles, and Permit Technician roles.
• **Social Service Human Relations Board — July 16:** Vote on board leadership, workgroup planning with SMART goals, and a staff status report on Alameda's housing and human services.
• **Public Art Commission — July 20:** Cancelled.
• **City Council — July 21:** Consideration of a charter amendment to eliminate the elected offices of City Auditor and City Treasurer for the November 3, 2026 election. Also on the agenda: 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; and the Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle Phase 2 Pilot Project, including $1,565,000 in private partner funding.

Alameda meeting roundup: City Council set to vote on $32.3M Aquatic Center contract; recent board minutes still pending

The most consequential item on the horizon for Alameda residents is the City Council's scheduled July 7 vote on a $32,364,200 construction contract with Wickman Construction to build the City Aquatic Center at 800 Atlantic Avenue. That meeting has not yet occurred, so no decision has been made. Meanwhile, minutes from three recent board meetings — Planning Board, Social Service Human Relations Board, and a cancelled Historical Advisory Board session — have not been published, meaning outcomes from those sessions cannot be confirmed.

Recent meetings: agendas available, outcomes unconfirmed

Planning Board (June 22): The agenda called for discussion of a citywide zoning amendment updating accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations, including references to state law and provisions allowing ADU-to-condo conversions. A public workshop was also scheduled on a proposed sports facility at 1150 and 1220 Harbor Bay Parkway for the Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club. The agenda noted no final decisions would be made on the sports facility that evening. Minutes have not been published.

Social Service Human Relations Board (June 25): The agenda included a vote on the board's FY 2026-27 scope of work, a staff status report on city housing and human services programs, review of workgroup reports, and approval of May 28 meeting minutes. The agenda was described as largely procedural with no public hearings or major policy changes. Because minutes are not yet available, the outcome of the scope-of-work vote cannot be confirmed.

Historical Advisory Board (July 2): This meeting was cancelled, according to the agenda. No items were listed.

Coming up: City Council, Library Board, Recreation and Park Commission, Planning Board

City Council (July 7): The council is scheduled to vote on the $32,364,200 Wickman Construction contract for the City Aquatic Center at 800 Atlantic Avenue. Other agenda items include placing a general obligation bond measure for municipal improvement projects on the November 3, 2026 ballot; final passage of an ordinance amending the Alameda Marina Master Plan affordable housing requirement for Phase III; salary schedule updates increasing City Manager and City Attorney pay by 7% and City Clerk pay by 14.85%; and an agreement with Rebuilding Together East Bay Network for up to $400,000 in low- and moderate-income housing rehabilitation. A closed session will address real property negotiations at the Alameda Point Enterprise Park.

Library Board (July 8): The board will hold a closed session to consider hiring a new Library Director. The regular meeting includes election of board officers, a financial report covering May and June 2026 expenditures, and ratification of May and June bills.

Recreation and Park Commission (July 9): The commission will consider approving ADA access improvements at Longfellow Park and establishing new public office hours for the Recreation and Parks Department. The commission will also discuss relocating the youth baseball 'Majors' division from Littlejohn Park to Lower Washington Park in Fall 2026 and to Tillman Park in Spring 2027.

Planning Board (July 13): The board will hold a public hearing on a proposed citywide zoning amendment to regulate short-term rentals. A workshop on draft zoning changes for downtown commercial corridors along Park and Webster streets — aimed at streamlining business permits — is also scheduled, with no final decisions expected that evening. The board will review draft amendments for the Community Commercial and North Park Street Gateway districts.

Public Art Commission (July 20): This meeting has been cancelled. No items are listed.

Coming up

• **City Council — July 7:** Aquatic Center contract vote, bond measure, rent control ordinance final passage, and salary increases for top officials.
• **Library Board — July 8:** Library Director hiring discussion and officer elections.
• **Recreation and Park Commission — July 9:** Longfellow Park ADA improvements and youth sports relocation plans.
• **Planning Board — July 13:** Public hearing on short-term rental rules and downtown zoning workshop.

Alameda's Planning Board Weighs ADU Rules, While $32M Aquatic Center Contract Heads to Council

Recent city meetings focused on zoning updates and board procedural matters, but no final decisions were reported as official minutes remain unpublished. The Planning Board discussed a citywide accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinance update and held a workshop for a proposed sports complex, while other boards tackled routine items. The upcoming week features a consequential City Council vote on a $32.3 million construction contract and a bond measure for municipal projects.

Planning Board opens door to ADU-to-condo conversions

The Planning Board met June 22 to review a zoning amendment that would update local ADU regulations to reflect state law, explicitly allow ADU-to-condominium conversions, and clarify development standards. No vote was taken, and the minutes are not yet available. The board also conducted a public workshop on a proposed sports facility at 1150 and 1220 Harbor Bay Parkway for the Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club. The workshop was informational only, with no decisions expected.

Social services board maps out annual work plan

The Social Service Human Relations Board convened June 25 to vote on its fiscal year 2026–27 scope of work and review staffing updates on city housing and human services programs. Details of the vote will be confirmed once minutes are published. The agenda included standard workgroup reports and minutes approval.

Historical board cancellation

The July 2 Historical Advisory Board meeting was canceled.

Council to vote on $32.3 million Aquatic Center contract

The City Council on July 7 will consider awarding Wickman Construction a contract not to exceed $32,364,200 to build the City Aquatic Center at 800 Atlantic Avenue. The same meeting includes a resolution to place a general obligation bond measure on the November 3, 2026, ballot to fund municipal improvement projects.

Also on the agenda: final passage of an ordinance amending affordable housing requirements for Phase III of the Alameda Marina Master Plan; salary increases of 7% for the city manager and city attorney, and 14.85% for the city clerk; and an agreement with Rebuilding Together East Bay Network for up to $400,000 in low- and moderate-income housing rehabilitation.

Library Board to elect officers and discuss director hire

On July 8, the Library Board will hold a closed session to consider appointing a new library director. During the regular meeting, the board will elect officers and review May and June 2026 financial reports.

Recreation and Park Commission tackles field relocation

The Recreation and Park Commission on July 9 will consider ADA access improvements at Longfellow Park and discuss relocating the "Majors" youth sports division from Littlejohn Park to Lower Washington Park (fall) and Tillman Park (spring 2027). New public office hours for the department are also up for approval.

Coming up

• **July 7, City Council**: $32.3M Aquatic Center contract vote, bond measure, rent ordinance, salary adjustments.
• **July 8, Library Board**: Director appointment, officer elections.
• **July 9, Recreation and Park Commission**: ADA upgrades, sports relocation.
• **July 13, Planning Board**: Public hearing on citywide short-term rental zoning, workshop on downtown commercial zoning changes for Park and Webster streets.