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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION (SACIC) MEETING - CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
Roll Call - City Council/SACIC
Consent Calendar - Items are routine and will be approved by one motion unless removed by Councilmembers
Recommendation to Approve Interim City Manager Adam Politzer, Base Reuse and Economic Development Director Abigail Thorne-Lyman, Administrative Management Analyst Annie Cox, Assistant City Attorney Len Aslanian, Cushman and Wakefield Senior Director Andrew Schmieder, as Real Property Negotiators for Building 525, Located at 2751 Todd Street, Alameda, CA. [City Council] (Base Reuse and Economic Development 29061822)
Recommendation to Approve Adam Politzer, Interim City Manager, as a Labor Negotiator with the International Association of Firefighters, Local 689, and Alameda Fire Chiefs Association for the City of Alameda. [City Council] (Human Resources 10025060)
Public Comment on Closed Session Items Only
Adjournment to Closed Session to consider:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6)
CITY NEGOTIATORS: Adam Politzer, Interim City Manager, Noelle White, Human Resources Director, Jack Hughes, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, and Doug McManaway, Assistant City Attorney
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS: International Association of Firefighters, Local 689 (IAFF) and Alameda Fire Chiefs Association (AFCA)
UNDER NEGOTIATION: Salaries, Employee Benefits and Terms of Employment [City Council]
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, Subsection (c)
Number of cases: One (As Plaintiff - City Exposure to Legal Action)
Potential Defendants: Valley Investments - Redwood LLC dba Barnhill Marina & Boatyard, Summit Bank, Receivership Specialists [City Council]
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
PROPERTY: 2751 Todd Street (Building 525), Alameda, CA 94501
CITY NEGOTIATORS: Interim City Manager Adam Politzer, Base Reuse and Economic Development Director Abigail Thorne-Lyman, Administrative Management Analyst Annie Cox, Assistant City Attorney Len Aslanian, Cushman and Wakefield Senior Director Andrew Schmieder
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: City of Alameda, Pacific Pinball Museum, a California Nonprofit Organization, and Swings and Wings, LLC
UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and terms of lease [City Council]
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
PROPERTY: 2317 Central Avenue (Alameda Theater), Alameda, CA CITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION (SACIC) NEGOTIATORS: Base Reuse and Economic Development Director Abigail Thorne-Lyman, Economic Development Division Manager Dwayne Dalman, and Assistant City Attorney Len Aslanian
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: City of Alameda/SACIC, and Alameda Theater & Cineplex
UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and Terms of Lease and Loans [City Council and SACIC] [Not heard on December 2, 2205]
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) PROPERTY: Bay 200, a portion of Building 22, located at 2501 Monarch Street at Alameda Point, Alameda CA 94501
CITY NEGOTIATORS: Base Reuse and Economic Development Director Abigail Thorne-Lyman, Economic Development Division Manager Dwayne Dalman, Administrative Management Analyst Annie Cox, Assistant City Attorney Len Aslanian
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: City of Alameda and Faction Brewing Company, LLC
UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and terms of lease [City Council] [Not heard on November 18 or December 2, 2025]
Announcement of Action Taken in Closed Session, if any
December 16, 2025 Closed Session Announcement
Adjournment - City Council/SACIC
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 7:00 P.M.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call - City Council
Agenda Changes
Proclamations, Special Orders of the Day and Announcements - Limited to 15 minutes
Oral Communications, Non-Agenda (Public Comment) - Speakers may address the Council in regard to any matter not on the agenda over which the Council has jurisdiction; limited to 15 minutes and in-person comments only; remaining speakers may comment under Section 9
December 16, 2025 Oral Communications Visual
Consent Calendar - Routine items are approved by one motion unless Councilmembers remove items for discussion; removed items are called after Agenda Items; Councilmembers may speak for up to 3 minutes
Minutes of the Special Council, Joint Council/Successor Agency to the Community Improvement Commission, and Regular City Council Meetings Held on November 18, 2025. (City Clerk)
Bills for Ratification. (Finance)
Recommendation to Accept the 2013 Local Library Bond Measure Annual Report. (Finance 10024051)
Recommendation to Accept and File Various Community Facilities Districts (CFD) Reports for Fiscal Year (FY) Ending June 30, 2025, including: CFD No. 03-1 (Bayport Municipal Services District); CFD No. 13-1 (Alameda Landing Public Improvements); CFD No. 13-2 (Alameda Landing Municipal Services District); CFD District No. 14-1 (Marina Cove II); CFD No. 17-1 (Alameda Point Public Services District); and CFD No. 22-1 (Alameda Marina). (Finance 10024051)
Recommendation to Accept the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Development Impact Fee (DIF) Report. (Finance 10024051)
Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Mar Con Engineering Inc., for the Alameda Day Center Project, No. HHS 25-01, in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $2,672,346.60, including Contingency.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction). (Housing and Human Services 10021833)
Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with Kitchell/CEM, INC. to Provide Construction Project Management Services for the Alameda Day Center Project, in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $244,262, including Contingency.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction). (Housing and Human Services 10021833)
Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute a Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with The Village Of Love Foundation for the Provision of Emergency Shelter Services for Alameda Households Experiencing Homelessness as Part of the Emergency Supportive Housing Program by Extending the Term of the Agreement through February 28, 2026 at No Additional Cost.
This project is statutorily exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.10 (services for people experiencing homelessness), and categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense). (City Manager 10021833)
Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute a Two-Year Agreement with Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for Software Services for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $178,640. (Police 10031108)
Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with Cooke & Associates, Inc. for Fire Background Investigation Services in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $152,410. (Fire 10032210)
Recommendation to Accept the Work of Ray’s Electric for Streetlight Conduit Replacement - Fernside Boulevard Project, P.W. No. 06-23-18.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). (Public Works 310)
Recommendation to Approve the Immediate Removal of 65 Trees of Various Species between 1-38” in Diameter and Planting of 101 New Trees in 24” Boxes for Construction of Clement Avenue / Tilden Way Improvements Project.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land). (Public Works C65300)
Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute the Second Amendment to the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement between the City of Alameda and Radium Presents to Extend the Term of the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement to April 30, 2026, unless Terminated or Extended as Provided in the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement.
The streamlining provision of Public Resources Section 21083.3 and Section 15183 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines apply and no further environmental review is required. (Base Reuse and Economic Development 29061822)
Public Hearing to Consider Amendments to the Community Development Block Grant Action Plans for Fiscal Years 2019-20 through 2024-25 and Authorize the Interim City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Related Documents, Agreements and Modifications. (City Manager’s Office 20321843 and 20321845)
Continued Agenda Items
None.
Regular Agenda Items
None.
City Manager Communications - Communications from City Manager
Oral Communications, Non-Agenda (Public Comment) - Speakers may address the Council in regard to any matter not on the agenda over which the Council has jurisdiction; limited to in-person comments only
December 16, 2025 Oral Communications Visual
Council Referrals - Matters placed on the agenda by Councilmembers may be scheduled as future agenda items or dispositive action may be taken on sufficiently noticed time sensitive legislative matters; presentations are limited to 5 minutes; Councilmembers may speak for up to 3 minutes
Consider Adoption of Resolution Supporting Caltrans Interstate 580 Truck Access Study and State Legislation to Enable Fair Use of East Bay Freeways, including Directing Staff to Work with Study Partners to Expand the Project Study Area to Include Impacted Parts of Alameda. (Councilmember Jensen) [Not heard on December 2, 2025]
Consider Directing Staff to Analyze and Make Recommendations regarding Establishing a 15 Miles Per Hour Speed Limit for Bicyclists and E-Bikes on City Owned Paths and Parks. (Councilmember Daysog)
Council Communications - Councilmembers may speak for up to 9 minutes to address any matter not on the agenda, including reporting on conferences or meetings
Mayor’s Nominations for Appointment to the Golf Commission, Historical Advisory Board, Public Art Commission, and Mayor’s Economic Development Advisory Panel.
Adjournment - City Council
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