Alameda, California — week of 2026-07-06 · all Alameda meetings

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.

Earlier weeks

week of 2026-06-29 — Alameda's Planning Board Weighs ADU Rules, While $32M Aquatic Center Contract Heads to Council

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