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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Alameda public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
South Shore Commercial-to-Residential Conversion
The planning board approved converting unused commercial space at the South Shore Beach and Tennis Club into 16 new residential units. While city staff supported the housing addition, several residents raised serious concerns about ongoing property management issues, broken elevators, rodent problems, and bright sports court lighting.
Housing and Human Services Status and Work Plan
The division is drafting its next five-year strategic plan covering 2027 through 2032. The board discussed shelter bed configurations, supportive housing transitions, and homelessness prevention strategies.
Emergency Preparedness
The city has partially activated its Emergency Operations Center to prepare for winter storms and high king tides around Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Fernside Boulevard Traffic Calming and Bikeways Project
Residents and commissioners debated the proposed Fernside Boulevard redesign and its connection to neighborhood traffic calming and intersection changes at Gibbons Drive and High Street.
Historic Preservation and Redevelopment of 2320-2322 Lincoln Avenue
The board evaluated whether to allow major rehabilitation, reconstruction, or partial demolition of two late-19th-century buildings in downtown Alameda. Residents and board members debated balancing historical preservation with the practical reality of severe structural decay and the need to revitalize an eyesore.
Alameda Marina Master Plan Amendment
The developer of Alameda Marina asked to adjust its affordable housing requirements to align with the city's newly revised inclusionary housing ordinance. This allows Phase III (the Foundry) to move forward with 21 very low-income units while keeping construction on track for a July start.