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Alameda • 2026-04-21 • 7:00 PM
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Tuesday, April 21
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What Happened
  • Alameda City Council met on 2026-04-21. 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, ordinances and municipal code changes, and budget, fees, or fiscal policy.
Key Decisions
  • Accepted Resolution No. 16384, “Intention to Levy an Annual Assessment on the Webster Street Business Improvement Area of the City of Alameda for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and to Set a Public Hearing for May 5, 2026.” Adopted.
  • Since Councilmember Daysog recused himself, the resolution was adopted by unanimous voice vote – 4.
  • Accepted Resolution No. 16385, “Intention to Levy an Annual Assessment on the Park Street Business Improvement Area of the City of Alameda for Fiscal Year 2026-27, and to Set a Public Hearing for May 5, 2026.” Adopted.
  • Since Councilmember Boller recused himself, the ordinance was adopted by unanimous voice vote – 4.
  • [Absent: Councilmember Boller – 1.] Public Hearing to Consider an Economic Development Subsidy to be Provided to the Oakland Roots & Soul; and Resolution No. 16386, “Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute a Transient Occupancy Tax Sharing Agreement with the Oakland Roots & Soul in an...
  • and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Related Documents; Public Hearing to Consider Resolution No. 16388, “Declaring Approximately 3.56 Acres of City-Owned Property at Alameda Point Located at 650 West Ranger Avenue to Be Exempt Surplus Land under the...
  • 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.
Topics Discussed
  • The Recreation and Parks Director responded staff has not published a schedule for team times; stated Little League typically occupies all of the time; there is not often a time where fields are not being used for practice or games; staff has struggled to...
  • The Communications and Legislative Affairs Director responded in the affirmative; stated there is also a trend for adult use; the ban has been passed by other California cities; the Center for Disease Control and other agencies report significant increases...
What Happens Next
  • Budget amendments move into implementation through city departments and future financial reporting.
  • The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a); Case Name: City of Alameda v.
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3-A • 2026-5938
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Case Name: City of Alameda v. Greenway Golf Associates, Inc. Court: Alameda County Superior Court Case No: 22CV011964
5-A • 2026-5925
Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings Held on March 17, 2026, and the Special City Council Meeting Held on March 24, 2026. (City Clerk)
5-B • 2026-5942
Bills for Ratification. (Finance)
5-C • 2026-5940
Recommendation to Approve Agreement Appointing Girard “Gerry” Beaudin as City Manager Effective June 30, 2026; and Adoption of Resolution Modifying the Council Appointee Salary Schedule Increasing the Salary Range of the City Manager Position by 1%. (City Attorney/Human Resources) [Continued from April 21, 2026]
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5-D • 2026-5917
Recommendation to Approve a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City and Alameda Little League Baseball for Exclusive Use Permit of Littlejohn Baseball Field from March to June 2026 and August to November 2026. (Recreation and Parks)
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5-E • 2026-5833
Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute a Three-Year Agreement with SHI International Corp. for Microsoft 365 Government Community Cloud Subscription Licensing Services for an Annual Cost of $343,911 and a Total Three-Year in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $1,031,734. (Information Technology 60626070-51040)
5-F • 2026-5852
Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute a One-Year Agreement with SHI International Corp. for CrowdStrike Services in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $83,803. (Information Technology 60626070-51040)
5-G • 2026-5857
Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with SpenCon Construction for Repairs of Sidewalks, Curbs, and Gutters to Increase the Not-to-Exceed Amount by $1,200,000 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $5,755,650. 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 C14000)
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5-H • 2026-5860
Recommendation to Accept the Annual Military Equipment Report for the Alameda Police Department and Continue to Allow the Department to Use and Maintain the Equipment Previously Adopted. (Police 10031100)
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5-I • 2026-5763
Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute a Five-Year Gas Service Operations and Maintenance Agreement for Alameda Point with Pacific Gas and Electric Company in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $550,000, with up to Three One-Year Options to Renew, for a Total Not-to-Exceed $880,000 over Eight Years, Substantially in the Form of the Attached Agreement. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(b) (Existing Facilities) and 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption). (Base Reuse and Economic Development 29061822, 29161822)
5-J • 2026-5872
Recommendation to Approve the Webster Street Business Improvement Area Annual Assessment Report; Adoption of Resolution of Intention to Levy an Annual Assessment on the Webster Street Business Improvement Area of the City of Alameda for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and to Set a Public Hearing for May 5, 2026. (Base Reuse and Economic Development 10061810)
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5-K • 2026-5873
Recommendation to Approve the Park Street Business Improvement Area Annual Assessment Report; Adoption of Resolution of Intention to Levy an Annual Assessment on the Park Street Business Improvement Area of the City of Alameda for Fiscal Year 2026-27, and to Set a Public Hearing for May 5, 2026. (Base Reuse and Economic Development 10061810)
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5-L • 2026-5926
Final Passage of Ordinance Amending Alameda Municipal Code Article XV (Rent Control, Limitations on Evictions and Relocation Payments to Certain Displaced Tenants) to Incorporate Policy Changes and Clarifying Updates. (City Attorney 20723849)
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5-M • 2026-5902
Public Hearing to Consider an Economic Development Subsidy to be Provided to the Oakland Roots & Soul; and Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute a Transient Occupancy Tax Sharing Agreement with the Oakland Roots & Soul in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $150,000 in Support of a World Cup Team at its Alameda Facility during the World Cup Tournament in Summer, 2026. (Base Reuse and Economic Development 10061810)
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7-A • 2026-5909
Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Ruby’s Place, Inc. dba Restorative Pathways in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $1,511,000 to Operate the Day Center and Safe Parking Program for the term May 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with the Option of a One-Year Extension, for a Total Two-Year Amount Not-to Exceed $3,022,000. 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)
7-B • 2026-5898
Summary Title: Approval of Project Agreements with Radium Presents for the Radium Performing Arts Center Consisting of the Development of an Approximately 53,000 Square Foot Performing Arts Center and Approximately 1-Acre Plaza on 1.87-Acres of City-Owned Land Referred to as Site A Blocks 12 and 13 at Alameda Point, Including Adoption of a Site-Specific Surplus Land Exemption Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution Declaring 1.87 Acres of City-Owned Land Between Building 77 and the Seaplane Lagoon Promenade to be Exempt Surplus Land under the Surplus Land Act; and Introduction of Ordinance Approving a Lease Option for Three Years with Three One-Year Extensions in Furtherance of a Sixty-Six Year Ground Lease with Purchase Option with Radium Presents for Approximately 1.87 Acres of Land Located at Alameda Point, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement Consistent with the Purchase Option. [Requires four affirmative votes] The Project is subject to the streamlining provision of Public Resources Code Sections 21166 and 21083.3 and Sections 15162 and 15183 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. Accordingly, a CEQA Checklist has been prepared, and no further environmental review is required. (Base Reuse and Economic Development 29061822)
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7-C • 2026-5900
Recommendation to Approve Sale of City-Owned Property Located at 650 West Ranger Avenue (Building 92) at Alameda Point to Ernst Development Partners, Inc. and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Related Documents; Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution Declaring Approximately 3.56 Acres of City-Owned Property at Alameda Point Located at 650 West Ranger Avenue to Be Exempt Surplus Land under the Surplus Land Act; and Introduction of Ordinance Approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Sale of City-Owned Property Located at 650 West Ranger Avenue (Building 92) to Ernst Development Partners, Inc., and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Related Documents. [Requires four affirmative votes] (Base Reuse and Economic Development 29061822)
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7-D • 2026-5892
Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Article XVIII (Tobacco Retailers) of Chapter VI (Businesses, Occupations, and Industries) Prohibiting the Sale and Distribution of Nitrous Oxide by Tobacco Retailers, Convenience Stores, and Other Retail Establishments. (City Manager)
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7-E • 2026-5876
Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Article 3.61 (Transient Occupancy Tax) of Chapter 3 (Finance and Taxation) to Implement Senate Bill 346 Authorizing Cities to Require Short Term Rental Platforms to Provide Additional Information to Cities. This action does not constitute a “project” as defined in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378. (Finance 10024051)
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2026-5978
April 21, 2026 Closed Session Announcement
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