3-A • 2026-5687
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/HIRING
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957
Title/Description of Positions to be Filled: City Manager
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Alameda • 2026-02-17 • 7:00 PM
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What Happened
- Alameda City Council met on 2026-02-17. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on resolutions and council actions, budget, fees, or fiscal policy, and contracts and agreements.
Key Decisions
- Resolution No. 16362, “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.” Adopted.
- Resolution No. 16363, “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.” Adopted.
- Public Hearing to Consider Resolution No. 16364, “Amending Master Fee Resolution No. 12191 to Add and Revise Recreation and Park Aquatic Fees for Calendar Year 2026.” Adopted.
- Regular Agenda Items Resolution No. 16365, “Adopting and Ratifying Revised Salary Schedules for City Council Appointed Positions of City Manager and City Attorney to Ensure Compliance with CalPERS Requirements.” Adopted.
- The City Attorney responded that he recommends changing the second sentence of the second paragraph in Section 1 to: “…any extension shall be documented in a signed agreement approved by the City Council.” In response to Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft, the City Attorney suggested the language be amended...
- City Manager Communications The Interim City Manager stated that he attended the Alameda County Mayor’s Working Group on Homelessness with Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft and the Housing and Human Services Manager; Alameda County awarded $5.5 million in Measure W funds to support the Alameda Point...
- 1 routine procedural action was detected, such as agenda-order or adjournment actions; these are not treated as the main public outcomes.
- 2 informational items are noted separately below.
Why It Matters
- This summary is based on approved minutes text, so action language is treated as outcome evidence rather than agenda-only planned action.
- These actions may affect city services, public spending, or future council follow-up.
- Budget actions can affect city service levels, project timing, and how limited local funds are allocated.
- Contracts and agreements shape who carries out city work and the terms under which public services or leadership roles move forward.
Topics Discussed
- Councilmember Jensen moved approval of allowing 15 minutes for the presentation.
- Councilmember Daysog moved approval of accepting the report.
What Happens Next
- Budget amendments move into implementation through city departments and future financial reporting.
- Approved agreements or appointments move into implementation under the terms recorded in the official minutes.
- The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: Public Employee Appointment/Hiring; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957; Title/Description of Positions to be Filled: City Manager Conference with Legal Counsel – Potential...
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3-B • 2026-5742
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
3-C • 2026-5752
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
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Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings Held on January 20, 2026. (City Clerk)
5-B • 2026-5757
Bills for Ratification. (Finance)
5-C • 2026-5708
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]
5-D • 2026-5712
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)
5-E • 2026-5735
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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Recommendation to Accept an Informational Presentation on Alameda Police Department Data from the Police Auditor. (City Attorney 10023044)
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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)
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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)
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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)
2026-5784
February 17, 2026 Closed Session Announcement
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