Alameda · week of October 3, 2026
Council approves Campaign Donation Disclosure Amendment, 4–1
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What changed in Alameda
Nomination and Election of Commission Chair and Vice Chair
5 yes, 0 no
Wesley Radez (yes), Ronda Sorensen (yes), Drew Swartz (yes), Kareem Burney (yes), Erick Bell (yes)
Watch this moment →Consent Calendar - Approval of September 10, 2026 Minutes
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Ronda Sorensen (yes), Wesley Radez (yes), Drew Swartz (yes), Erick Bell (yes), Kareem Burney (yes)
Watch this moment →ADJOURNMENT
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Campaign Donation Disclosure Amendment
4 yes, 1 no
Tracy Jensen (no), Greg Boller (yes), Tony Daysog (yes), Michele Pryor (yes), Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft (yes)
Watch this moment →Lease Agreement with Longshot Space Technologies Corporation
5 yes, 0 no
Tony Daysog (yes), Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft (yes), Michele Pryor (yes), Tracy Jensen (yes), Greg Boller (yes)
Watch this moment →Civil Immigration Enforcement Policy Direction
5 yes, 0 no
Tony Daysog (yes), Michele Pryor (yes), Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft (yes), Greg Boller (yes), Tracy Jensen (yes)
Watch this moment →Consent Calendar Approval
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Proclamation Declaring October 2026 as Filipino American History Month.
0 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Proclamation Declaring October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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Watch this moment →Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting, the Joint City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Improvement Commission Meeting, the Regular City Council Meeting Held on September 1, 2026.
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Bills for Ratification.
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Watch this moment →Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Five-Year Agreement with Engineering Mapping Solutions Inc. for On-Call CentralSquare Enterprise Asset Management and Geographic Information Systems Support Services, for a Total…
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Recommendation to Accept the Annual Report on the City of Alameda’s Settlements for the Period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Adoption of Resolution Approving Letter of Understanding Between the International Association of Firefighters, Local 689, and the City of Alameda.
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Standard Agreement for Stardust Gardens to Secure $15,000,000 in Multifamily Housing Program (MHP) Gap Funding.
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Watch this moment →Recommendation to Ratify an Agreement with Silverado Construction, Inc. for Abatement and Demolition at Building 78 ($747,500) and Appropriate $1,000,000 from Alameda Point Fund.
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →WITHDRAWN - Final Passage of Ordinance Amending Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Section 30-19 (Short Term Rentals).
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Watch this moment →Final Passage of Ordinance Amending Alameda Municipal Code Section 30-5.18 (Accessory Dwelling Units) and Adding Section 30-5.19 (ADU Condominium Regulations).
4 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Final Passage of Ordinance Amending Alameda Municipal Code Article XV Concerning Permanent Relocation Payments.
4 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Consider Requesting Staff to Present a Status Update on the Clement Avenue Truck Route Prior to Making Physical Improvements.
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Consider Directing Staff to Return with a Policy Governing the Sale, Lease, or Disposition of City Assets and Municipal Resources.
0 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Consider Directing Staff to Develop a Policy for Public Notice and Council Review of Agreements for Rent or Lease of City-Owned Property Greater than One Week.
0 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Mayor’s Nominations for Appointments to Boards and Commissions.
0 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Approval of February 2, 2026 Meeting Minutes
3 yes, 0 no
Zac Bowling (yes), Lee Harris (yes), Ruben Tilos (yes)
Watch this moment →Direction on 2026 Annual Report
3 yes, 0 no
Ruben Tilos (yes), Lee Harris (yes), Zac Bowling (yes)
Watch this moment →2026-6300 Minutes of the February 2, 2026 Meeting.
3 yes, 0 no
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Development activity
Longshot Space Technologies Lease
1701 Monarch Street, Building 29, Suite 200, Alameda Point
Approval of a 37-month lease for an aerospace startup developing non-rocket space launch technology in Building 29 at Alameda Point.
approved (5-0) · still approved
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Also discussed
Public Records Requests and AI Impact
Staff noted a recent surge in public records act requests, potentially driven by AI tools and automated searches for contracts and bids. The annual report will track these statistics to help the city understand workload trends.
What it means: Researchers, commercial entities, and the public utilizing transparency laws to access government documents.
Follow this issue →Civil Immigration Enforcement Restrictions on City Property
The city is moving to prohibit federal immigration enforcement activities on municipal properties and expand legal and resource support for immigrant residents.
What it means: Immigrant families and vulnerable residents in Alameda.
Follow this issue →Campaign Donation Disclosure Requirements
The council added a rule requiring elected officials to publicly disclose campaign donations over $100 from parties with business before the council to increase transparency.
What it means: The general public seeking greater transparency in local decision-making.
Follow this issue →Clement Avenue Truck Route Restriping and Neighborhood Impacts
Residents and council members raised safety concerns about designating Clement Avenue as a heavy truck route given recent residential development and bike trail installations, prompting a review of alternative options.
What it means: Nearby residents, families, and cyclists using the Cross Alameda Trail and local parks.
Follow this issue →Rise Up Alameda Guaranteed Income Final Evaluation
The final 24-month report on Alameda's guaranteed income pilot showed that $1,000 monthly payments helped participants build savings, reduce debt, and improve mental well-being without reducing work hours.
What it means: Evaluated the outcomes of a $4.6 million ARPA-funded pilot program.
Follow this issue →Calendar Year 2027 User Fee Adjustments
The commission reviewed proposed modest fee increases and cost recovery models for 2027. Discussions also touched upon upcoming credit card transaction fee changes and broader budgetary pressures affecting park maintenance.
What it means: Modest fee increases generate minor revenue, while software changes transfer credit card processing costs to consumers, saving the department approximately $250,000 annually.
Follow this issue →FY 2026-27 Park Prioritization Plan & Capital Projects
Residents expressed strong concern over a growing shortage of athletic fields for youth and adult sports in Alameda. They urged the city to proactively plan for future field access and consider acquiring Thompson Field through the Surplus Land Act when vacated.
What it means: Local youth sports leagues and community sports participants will benefit from increased field access.
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