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Alameda City Council meeting summary

Published Jul 29, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 17, 2026

City Council approves major housing and utility changes

Council approved an ordinance to ban ratio utility billing systems for utility charges and move ahead with changes to the Alameda Marina Master Plan that would reduce the required number of affordable housing units in Phase III. It also adopted a series of consent items, including $6,327,355.19 in bill payments, a $39,000 bike safety education agreement, and a workers’ compensation claims contract worth up to $1,306,453 over five years.

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Briefing

Jun 3, 2026

City Council approves budget changes

Council adopted midcycle budget changes for fiscal year 2026-27, including a workforce update and a separate rent program budget amendment, and it established the city’s appropriations limit for the year.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 28, 2026

City Council closed session on litigation

City Council gave the City Attorney direction in closed session on existing litigation involving City of Alameda v. Greenway Golf Associates, Inc.; one vote passed 4-1 with one abstention, and a second vote passed unanimously.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 20, 2026

City Council meeting summary

The Council adopted a new policy for handling technology disruptions in meetings, approved an ordinance change to Alameda’s inclusionary housing rules, and received an update on City vacancies and recruitment. It also ratified $5,408,803.80 in bills and accepted a quarterly investment report.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 30, 2026

Council gave direction on city manager search

Council provided direction in closed session on the city manager appointment/hiring item. The direction was approved by voice vote, with 3 ayes, 1 abstention, and 1 member absent.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 22, 2026

Alameda City Council meeting summary

Council approved several consent items, including ratifying $5,846,945.27 in bills, and unanimously continued the city manager appointment item to May 5, 2026. The Council also approved an agreement with Radium Presents for a proposed performing arts center and public plaza at Alameda Point, and directed the Little League field-use matter back through the Recreation and Parks Commission before it returns to Council.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

City Council selects city manager direction

The City Council met in closed session on a city manager appointment/hiring item and, after reconvening, unanimously gave direction on that matter.

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Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

City Council meeting summary

Council adopted labor agreements with the Alameda Police Officers’ Association and the International Association of Fire Fighters, and accepted annual reports covering housing, transportation, climate, and safety planning. It also ratified $7.1 million in bills and approved several routine contracts and project actions.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Council approves sidewalk, theater lease items

Council introduced an ordinance to update sidewalk repair procedures and authorized a 36-month restaurant lease at the historic Alameda Theatre Complex, while also approving routine consent items including $6,173,192.61 in bills.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Housing and police items approved

Council approved three housing-service contracts with required language that any extension must come back for approval in an open meeting, adopted revised salary schedules for the City Manager and City Attorney, and heard a police data update showing a 25% sworn vacancy rate.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Council approves leases and contracts

The City Council approved a $783,636 five-year lease for Alameda Fire Department administration space, a four-year predator management contract capped at $120,000, and new leasing and brokerage actions tied to City property. Council also ratified $3,988,408.34 in bills and declared 14 Alameda Point properties exempt surplus land.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Alameda Council approved key leases and plans

Council approved a 2025 Zero Waste Implementation Plan update, ratified $5,267,737.66 in bills, and introduced or approved several property and lease actions, including a fire department office lease and a Marina Village space lease.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

City Council meeting summary

Council approved labor negotiators for talks with the Alameda City Employees Association, accepted the final homelessness plan report, adopted new appointments to the Public Art Commission and the Mayor’s Economic Development Advisory Panel, and advanced changes to collections and sidewalk-repair procedures.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Dec 17, 2025

Alameda Council advances day center and bike speed review

Council approved a consent calendar that included support for a new Day Center project and then directed staff to bring a proposal on a 15 mph speed limit for bicyclists and e-bikes on city-owned paths and parks back to an early 2026 priority-setting workshop. Council also heard resident concerns about unsafe traffic near Tillman Park and Bay Farm Elementary and discussed street-safety and enforcement issues.

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Briefing

Nov 19, 2025

Council approves traffic calming and budget change

The Council adopted a plan for quick-build traffic calming around Gibbons Drive and long-term data collection for the Fernside Boulevard traffic calming and bikeways project, and it also approved a $200,000 budget increase from the General Fund for that work.

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Briefing

Nov 5, 2025

Alameda Council approves consent items

The City Council approved its consent calendar, ratified $7,827,175.81 in bills, authorized a $110,969.29 lawn mower purchase, and adopted a resolution allowing easements for the San Leandro Channel Crossing.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Oct 22, 2025

Alameda Council meeting summary

Council approved several routine items, ratified $3.93 million in bills, and adopted a new street-vending ordinance that sets a $50 annual fee and new operating rules, including limits on vending on Thompson Avenue during Christmas Tree Lane.

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Briefing

Oct 8, 2025

Council approves major housing and facilities actions

The City Council unanimously approved steps to create two special tax districts, adopted local building and fire code updates, and advanced facility planning for major civic and fire sites.

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Briefing

Oct 2, 2025

Street vendor ordinance discussion

The special meeting was called so City Council members could attend a Thompson Lane neighbor meeting about a proposed citywide street vendor ordinance. No council action was taken at this meeting.

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Briefing

Sep 17, 2025

Alameda Council approves key property negotiations

The City Council approved real property negotiators for 650 West Ranger Avenue and moved into closed session to discuss sale terms for the site, along with legal matters.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Sep 3, 2025

City Council meeting summary

The Council approved several routine actions, ratified $59,658,311.56 in bills, authorized new security and cybersecurity contracts, and approved a zoning appeal with updated gas station hours and a condition that non-gas sales stay inside the building.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jul 16, 2025

Alameda City Council meeting summary

The Council approved an ordinance-style policy effort to draft options to ban the sale and distribution of Mylar balloons in Alameda, with a 4-1 vote. It also approved negotiators for talks involving the Alameda Theater & Cineplex and Grand Marina, and accepted a free bus pass extension for seniors and people with disabilities.

2 min readMunicipal coverage