MEETING TIMES: Closed Session - 5:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
Roll Call - City Council
Public Comment on Closed Session Items Only
Adjournment to Closed Session to consider:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/HIRING
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957
Title/Description of Positions to be Filled: City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, subsection (d)(2)
Number of Cases: One (As Defendant - City Exposure to Legal Action)
Plaintiffs: Alameda Marina LLC
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 ORGANIZATION: Alameda Fire Chiefs Association (AFCA)
UNDER NEGOTIATION: Salaries, Employee Benefits and Terms of Employment
Announcement of Action Taken in Closed Session, if any
February 17, 2026 Closed Session Announcement
Adjournment - City Council
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; remaining speakers may comment under Section 9
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 and Regular City Council Meetings Held on January 20, 2026. (City Clerk)
Bills for Ratification. (Finance)
WITHDRAWN - Recommendation to Authorize the Purchase of Seventeen Hybrid Ford Interceptors from Towne Ford in an Amount-Not-to-Exceed $1,074,652.26, Including a 3% Contingency, with Aftermarket Equipment from Kerr Industries in an Amount-Not-to-Exceed $351,682.12, Including a 3% Contingency; and Purchase of Two Tesla Y Police Sport Utility Vehicles from Unplugged Performance, Including Aftermarket Equipment, in an Amount-Not-to-Exceed $143,628.27, Including a 3% Contingency. (Public Works 60141581) [Will not be heard on February 17, 2026]
Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute a Three Year Service Provider Agreement with 1582 Medical Corporation, in Accordance with the Provisions Set Forth in the Attached Agreement, for Annual Medical Examinations in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $327,930. (Fire 10032210-53030)
Adoption of Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the International Association of Firefighters, Local 689 (IAFF) and the City of Alameda for a Twenty-Four Month Term Commencing January 1, 2026, and Ending December 31, 2027. (Human Resources 10025060)
Adoption of Resolution Appointing Senior Transportation Coordinator Rochelle Wheeler as a Member of the West Alameda Transportation Demand Management Association Board and Transportation Planning Manager Lisa Foster as the Alternate Board Member. (Planning, Building and Transportation)
Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution Amending Master Fee Resolution No. 12191 to Add and Revise Recreation and Park Aquatic Fees for Calendar Year 2026. (Recreation and Parks 10051400)
Continued Agenda Items
Regular Agenda Items
Adoption of Resolution Adopting and Ratifying Revised Salary Schedules for City Council Appointed Positions of City Manager and City Attorney to Ensure Compliance with CalPERS Requirements. (Human Resources 10025060)
Recommendation to Accept an Informational Presentation on Alameda Police Department Data from the Police Auditor. (City Attorney 10023044)
Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Alameda Family Services in an Annual Amount Not-to-Exceed $218,000 to Provide Therapeutic Services at Dignity Village, the Emergency Supportive Housing, and the Day Center/Safe Parking Program for the term of March 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 with the Option of Four One-Year Extensions in an Annual Amount Not-to-Exceed $264,000, for a Total Five Year Amount Not-to Exceed $1,274,000.
These projects are 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 an Agreement with Ruby’s Place dba Restorative Pathways in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $700,000 to Operate the Emergency Supportive Housing Program for the Term February 15, 2026 through February 28, 2027, with the Option of Four One-Year Extensions, for a Total Five Year Amount Not-to Exceed $3,500,000.
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 an Agreement with Urban Alchemy in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $1,600,000 to Operate the Day Center and Safe Parking Program for the term February 15, 2026 through February 28, 2027, with the Option of Four One-Year Extensions, for a Total Five Year Amount Not-to Exceed $8,000,000.
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)
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
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
Council Communications - Councilmembers may speak for up to 9 minutes to address any matter not on the agenda, including reporting on conferences or meetings
Adjournment - City Council
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