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City Council approves major housing and utility changes

AlamedaJun 17, 20263 min read

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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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What this means

Residents will see the City take two significant policy steps: one to stop landlords from using ratio utility billing systems for utility charges, and another to lower the affordable housing requirement tied to Phase III of the Alameda Marina Master Plan. The Council also advanced an effort to make utility billing rules and related fair-return paperwork easier to understand, so landlords can seek adjustments without needing as much legal help. In addition, the City approved several routine spending and service agreements, including animal shelter funding, bicycle safety education, and workers’ compensation administration.

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Adopted an ordinance to prohibit ratio utility billing systems for utility charges and establish a process for landlords to receive a one-time utility adjustment for rent.
Introduced an ordinance to amend the Alameda Marina Master Plan to reduce the required number of affordable housing units for Phase III.
Authorized staff to continue work on a more streamlined fair-return process for utility and insurance-related rent adjustments.
Approved consent items including bill ratification, a bike safety education agreement, an animal shelter funding amendment, and a workers’ compensation services contract.

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Jun 17, 2026, 2:00 AMCity Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Alameda CA 94501scheduled

Agenda

MEETING TIMES: Closed Session - 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
Roll Call - City Council
Public Comment on Closed Session Items Only
Adjournment to Closed Session to consider:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Case Name: Sean Gillion v. City of Alameda Court: Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) Case No: ADJ20098155
Announcement of Action Taken in Closed Session, if any
June 16, 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
Presentation of Domestic Violence Prevention Video by Alameda Family Services Youth Advisory Board [Not heard on June 2, 2026]
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 May 19, 2026. (City Clerk)
Bills for Ratification. (Finance)
Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Bike East Bay for Bicycle Safety Education Classes and Workshops and Bike to Wherever Day Coordination for a Total Amount Not-to-Exceed $39,000. (Planning, Building and Transportation 24462742)
Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute a Third Amendment to the Agreement with the Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter to Increase Fiscal Year 2025-26 Expenditures by $175,000, for a Total of $1,390,165 in Fiscal Year 2025-26 and a Total 10-Year Agreement Not-to-Exceed $12,203,331. (City Manager 10021030)
Recommendation to Authorize the City Attorney to Execute a Three-Year Memorandum of Understanding with Alameda County District Attorney’s Office for Access to the Alameda County District Attorney’s Case Management System, (RD3) Intake and Charging Module For $72,000 a Year and Not-to-Exceed $216,000 for Three Years. (City Attorney 10023043)
Recommendation to Authorize the City Attorney to Execute a Five-Year Agreement with LWP Claims Solutions, Inc. for Professional Services as the Third-Party Administrator of the City of Alameda’s Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Program in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $1,306,453 for Five Years, Plus Related Medical Containment Costs and Program Charges. (City Attorney 61023040)
Adoption of Resolution Amending Resolution No. 9460 to Reflect Current Positions and Entities to be Included in the City of Alameda’s Conflict of Interest Code and Rescinding Resolution No. 16176. (City Attorney 2310)
Public Hearing to Consider Collecting the Water Quality and Flood Protection Fees on the Property Tax Bills; and Adoption of Resolution Finding [No] Majority Protest and Approving the Continuation and Collection of the Existing 2019 Water Quality and Flood Protection Fee for Fiscal Year 2026-27. (Public Works 26441610)
Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution Ordering Levy of Assessments, Maintenance Assessment District 01-01 (Marina Cove). (Public Works 27741530)
Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution Dissolving Zone 7 of the Island City Landscaping and Lighting District, 84-2. (Public Works 27441530)
Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution Ordering Levy of Assessments, Island City Landscaping and Lighting District 84-2, Zones 1, 4, 5, 6, and 8. (Public Works 27041530, 27141530, 27241530, 27341530, 27541530)
Public Hearing to Consider Any Written or Oral Comments on the Summary Report Associated with the Economic Development Subsidy to be Provided to the Oakland Roots & Soul in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $150,000 in Support of a World Cup Team at an Alameda Facility during the World Cup Tournament in Summer 2026. (Base Reuse and Economic Development 10061810)
Continued Agenda Items
Regular Agenda Items
Adoption of Resolutions Reappointing John Lipp and Jane Schmitz as Members of the Commission on Persons with Disabilities, Reappointing Yatin Shastri as a Member of the Golf Commission, and Reappointing Elise Hunter as a Member of the Public Utilities Board.
Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Marina Master Plan to Modify the Affordable Housing Requirement for Phase III of Alameda Marina Master Plan to Decrease the Required Number of Affordable Housing Units. The environmental effects of the proposed project were considered and disclosed in the Alameda Marina Master Plan Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse #2016102064) and the Alameda General Plan 2040 Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse #2021030563). No further environmental review is required under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Planning, Building and Transportation)
Introduction of Ordinance Amending Alameda Municipal Code Article XV (Rent Control, Limitations on Evictions and Relocation Payments to Certain Displaced Tenants) to Prohibit the Use of Ratio Utility Billing Systems for Utility Charges and Providing a Process for Landlords to Receive a One-Time Utility Adjustment for Rent. (Rent Program 20723849)
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
Consider Providing Direction to Staff about Amending the Alameda Museum Agreement to Add Requirements related to Historical Settlements and Civilizations and Development of an Indigenous Program in Partnership with Local Organizations Representing Indigenous People. (Councilmember Jensen)
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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City Council approves major housing and utility changes

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