CITY OF ALAMEDA, STRATEGIC ROADMAP 2023
City Council Retreat #2
Summary
Overview
On April 24, the City of Alameda City Council and the Executive Management Team convened in person from 5:30pm - 8:30pm to discuss the projects to be included in the Strategic Roadmap for fiscal years 2023/24, 2024/25 and 2025/26. In preparing for this retreat, the strategic planning consultant CivicMakers worked with City staff to compile projects across departments and administered a survey to collect initial input on the projects.
Agenda
1 Public Comment / Working Dinner (15 mins) 5:00 - 5:15 p.m. 2 Welcome and Review Agenda (5 mins) 5:15 - 5:20 p.m. 3 Review and Confirm Draft Final Vision & Priorities (25) 5:20 - 5:45 p.m. 4 Projects Discussion: Priority Areas 1 - 2 (60 mins) 5:45 - 6:45 p.m.
Break 15 minutes
5 Projects Discussion: Priority Areas 3 - 5 (80 mins) 7:00 - 8:20 p.m. 6 Wrap Up & Next Steps (10 mins) 8:20 - 8:30 p.m.
Purpose
● Review revised drafts of the vision statement and priority areas ● Discuss staff-proposed project lists for each priority area Intended Outcomes
● Finalize vision and priorities
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City of Alameda Strategic Retreat #2 Summary | May 2023 ● Discuss and prioritize project listsSummary of Dot Votes Summary of Input Collected
Projects Presented for Dot Voting
The chart below shows a summary of the number of projects presented to City Council for dot voting during the retreat.
Priority NEW for
Consideration
# dots
(red) Current Projects # dots
(yellow)
Enhance Community
Safety & Services
30 projects
(10 adds; 7 defer/remove) 10 dots 15 projects
(2 adds; 1 defer/remove) 5 dots
Invest in
Transportation &
Infrastructure
17 projects
(5 adds; 2 defer/remove) 6 dots 13 projects
( 0 adds; 1 defer/remove) 5 dots
Build Resilience to
Climate Change &
Water Level Rise
11 projects
(2 adds; 1 defer/remove) 4 dots 6 projects
(0 adds; 0 defer/remove) 2 dots
House All
Alamedans
10 projects
(3 adds; 1 defer/remove) 4 dots 5 projects
(0 adds; 0 defer/remove) 2 dots
Practice Fiscally
Responsive and
Inclusive Governance
13 projects
(2 adds; 1 defer/remove) 5 dots 16 projects
(0 adds; 0 defer/remove) 6 dots
Dot Voting Results
A detailed tally of dot votes is available here and included below.
Priority # Status Projects (Annotated)
Council Recs
to
Add/Remove
(Survey)
Dot
Vot
es
P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
1 NEW for
Consideration
Develop an Emergency Water Supply
Plan
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City of Alameda Strategic Retreat #2 Summary | May 2023 P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
2 NEW for
Consideration
Determine service needs for West
Alameda and plan for Fire Station 5,
as appropriate
2 P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
3 NEW for
Consideration
Plan and construct a branch library at
Alameda Point
1 P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
4 NEW for
Consideration
Fund and construct a tool and seed
lending library at Jean Sweeney
Open Space Park
2 P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
5 NEW for
Consideration
Reimagine and update community
library spaces, including teen room
and computer lab
3 P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
6 NEW for
Consideration
Expand programming space at West
End Branch Library
0 P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
7 NEW for
Consideration
Increase technology accessibility
through library lending programs
1 P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
8 NEW for
Consideration
Complete installation of fixed
Automated License Plate Readers
2 P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
9 NEW for
Consideration
Expand recreation programs to
include broader and inclusive
participation
2 P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
1 0
NEW for
Consideration
Implement the new Public Art Master
Plan
2 P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
1 1
NEW for
Consideration
Implement and educate about the
Tsunami Evacuation Plan
0 P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
1 2
NEW for
Consideration
Implement ADA Transition Plan 1
P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
1 3
NEW for
Consideration
Plan inclusive holiday decorations
and events
1 P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
1 4
NEW for
Consideration
Provide resources for a code
enforcement officer to enforce the
ban on gas-powered leaf blowers
(+) 1
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City of Alameda Strategic Retreat #2 Summary | May 2023 P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
1 5
NEW for
Consideration
Funding/plan for shared use at
Lincoln and Franklin pools
(+) 2
P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
1 6
NEW for
Consideration
Install vehicle Automated License
Plate Readers
(+) 2
P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
1 7
NEW for
Consideration
Expand ARPD tiny tot programs (+) 3
P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
1 8
NEW for
Consideration
Expand mental health supports (+) 2
P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
1 9
NEW for
Consideration
Expand access to pickleball with new
court construction or partnerships
with existing tennis/pickleball courts
(+) 2
P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
2 0
NEW for
Consideration
Install red light cameras at certain
intersections
(+) 4
P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
2 1
NEW for
Consideration
Develop a plan for addressing crime,
including shoplifting, car theft,
catalytic converter theft, and armed
robbery
(+) 2
P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
2 2
NEW for
Consideration
Narcan availability (+) 2
P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
2 3
NEW for
Consideration
Ensure equitable policies in the
business districts
(+) 2
P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
2 4
NEW for
Consideration
Plan for a new fire training facility with
expanded recruitment opportunities
(potentially in partnership with CoA)
(-) x2 1
P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
2 5
NEW for
Consideration
Expand capacity to handle domestic
violence, stalking, elder abuse, and
child abuse cases
(-) x2 2
P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
2 6
NEW for
Consideration
Upgrade and replace Fire Hydrants
throughout the City
(-) 2
P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
2 7
NEW for
Consideration
Expand disaster preparedness and
provide regular training
for staff and community
(-) 0
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City of Alameda Strategic Retreat #2 Summary | May 2023 P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
2 8
NEW for
Consideration
Assess needs and consider Bay Farm
Island Library expansion
(-) 0
P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
2 9
NEW for
Consideration
Secure Accreditation with
Commission on Accreditation for
Law Enforcement Agencies
(-) 0
P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
3 0
NEW for
Consideration
Implement inspection and
investigative services for prosecution,
public rights, and rent programs
(-) 3
P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
3 1
Current Projects Evaluate AFD facilities for security, access control, and seismic resiliency
3 P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
3 2
Current Projects Implement a strategic fleet
replacement plan
0 P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
3 3
Current Projects Report annually on CARE team
services and community impact
0 P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
3 4
Current Projects Implement police officer hiring
incentive program and provide an
annual report to City Council
3 P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
3 5
Current Projects Continue implementing Police Chief's
Advisory Group
0 P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
3 6
Current Projects Design and construct the City Aquatic Center
3 P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
3 7
Current Projects Complete design and construct
Estuary Park Phase 2
1 P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
3 8
Current Projects Design and build Cityview Skate Park
expansion
3 P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
3 9
Current Projects Coordinate with AUSD on the rebuild
of Alameda High School Swim Center
1 P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
4 0
Current Projects Administer Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) to support
low-income residents
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City of Alameda Strategic Retreat #2 Summary | May 2023 P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
4 1
Current Projects Create and implement the Vision Zero
Rapid Response Plan
3 P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
4 2
Current Projects Implement Safe Routes to School
physical improvements
3 P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
4 3
Current Projects Funding CARE Team services (+) 2
P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
4 4
Current Projects Conduct historical research to move
forward with renaming Svenson
Maritime Park
(+) 1
P1. Enhance
Community Safety &
Services
4 5
Current Projects Contribute funding for mental health
services for AUSD students
(-) 0
P2. Build Resilience
to Climate Change &
Water Level Rise
1 NEW for
Consideration
Conduct GHG inventory and update
5-Year Climate Action and Resiliency
Plan (CARP)
3 P2. Build Resilience
to Climate Change &
Water Level Rise
2 NEW for
Consideration
Implement electric vehicle (EV)
charging at city-owned public parking
lots and expand EV charging
availability across the City
5 P2. Build Resilience
to Climate Change &
Water Level Rise
3 NEW for
Consideration
Implement Equitable Building
Decarbonization pilot programs
2 P2. Build Resilience
to Climate Change &
Water Level Rise
4 NEW for
Consideration
Complete and implement Urban
Forest Plan
2 P2. Build Resilience
to Climate Change &
Water Level Rise
5 NEW for
Consideration
Promote and build green stormwater
infrastructure systems to improve
runoff water quality and stormwater
retention
3 P2. Build Resilience
to Climate Change &
Water Level Rise
6 NEW for
Consideration
Design and implement upgrades for
stormwater infrastructure to reduce
local flooding, including addressing
storm drains and streets shown to be
a high flood risk
2 P2. Build Resilience
to Climate Change &
Water Level Rise
7 NEW for
Consideration
Update the Zero Waste
Implementation Plan and provide
public technical assistance
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City of Alameda Strategic Retreat #2 Summary | May 2023 P2. Build Resilience
to Climate Change &
Water Level Rise
8 NEW for
Consideration
Educate the public on SB1383
compliance with SB1383 to divert
organic waste from the landfill
0 P2. Build Resilience
to Climate Change &
Water Level Rise
9 NEW for
Consideration
Lagoon storm capacity analysis (+) 2
P2. Build Resilience
to Climate Change &
Water Level Rise
1 0
NEW for
Consideration
Consider developer assessments to
help fund climate mitigation projects
(+) 0
P2. Build Resilience
to Climate Change &
Water Level Rise
1 1
NEW for
Consideration
Implement Doolittle Solar Project (-) 0
P2. Build Resilience
to Climate Change &
Water Level Rise
1 2
Current Projects Complete De-Pave Park design and
seek construction funding
2 P2. Build Resilience
to Climate Change &
Water Level Rise
1 3
Current Projects Regional coordination for San
Leandro Bay adaptation strategies
and projects
3 P2. Build Resilience
to Climate Change &
Water Level Rise
1 4
Current Projects Implement Soft-Story Retrofit Grant
Program
2 P2. Build Resilience
to Climate Change &
Water Level Rise
1 5
Current Projects Design adaptation project for the
Veterans Court area and develop a
vision for Bay Farm Island's northern
waterfront
0 P2. Build Resilience
to Climate Change &
Water Level Rise
1 6
Current Projects Develop adaptation and funding
strategy with other lead agencies for
flood protection for the
Webster-Posey tube area
3 P2. Build Resilience
to Climate Change &
Water Level Rise
1 7
Current Projects Convert lawn at City Hall West to
drought-tolerant landscapes
0 P3. Invest in
Transportation and
Infrastructure
1 NEW for
Consideration
Improve marina, piers, and channels
in Tidelands areas
1 P3. Invest in
Transportation and
Infrastructure
2 NEW for
Consideration
Assess and address infrastructure of
City-owned facilities at Alameda Point
0 P3. Invest in
Transportation and
Infrastructure
3 NEW for
Consideration
Establish a cell tower leasing policy 2
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City of Alameda Strategic Retreat #2 Summary | May 2023 P3. Invest in
Transportation and
Infrastructure
4 NEW for
Consideration
Update Business District Parking
Program
0 P3. Invest in
Transportation and
Infrastructure
5 NEW for
Consideration
Plan and identify funding for Bicycle
Pedestrian Bridge design
3 P3. Invest in
Transportation and
Infrastructure
6 NEW for
Consideration
Advocate bringing BART to Alameda 2
P3. Invest in
Transportation and
Infrastructure
7 NEW for
Consideration
Secure funding and detailed design
for the Lincoln/Marshal/Pacific
corridor project
4 P3. Invest in
Transportation and
Infrastructure
8 NEW for
Consideration
Assess bicycle and pedestrian safety
improvements on Mecartney Road (+
traffic signal)
4 P3. Invest in
Transportation and
Infrastructure
9 NEW for
Consideration
Plan for redundant and resilient City
communication networks and
replace the phone system for
redundancy and resiliency
4 P3. Invest in
Transportation and
Infrastructure
1 0
NEW for
Consideration
Complete Design of Alameda Point
Adaptive Reuse Area Phase 2 and 3
1 P3. Invest in
Transportation and
Infrastructure
1 1
NEW for
Consideration
Assess and address infrastructure of
all City-owned facilities including the
Veterans building and Carnegie
(+) 2
P3. Invest in
Transportation and
Infrastructure
1 2
NEW for
Consideration
Install additional wayfinding signs at
Alameda Point
(+) 1
P3. Invest in
Transportation and
Infrastructure
1 3
NEW for
Consideration
Alameda Point infrastructure
undergrounding
(+) 1
P3. Invest in
Transportation and
Infrastructure
1 4
Current Projects
NEW for
Consideration
Storm drain and lagoon
improvements
(+) 0
P3. Invest in
Transportation and
Infrastructure
1 5
NEW for
Consideration
Traffic signal on MeCartney between
Island and Aughinbaugh
(+) 0
P3. Invest in
Transportation and
Infrastructure
1 6
NEW for
Consideration
Design and construct Civic Center
Garage
safety improvements
(-) 3
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City of Alameda Strategic Retreat #2 Summary | May 2023 P3. Invest in
Transportation and
Infrastructure
1 7
NEW for
Consideration
Design and construct a long-term
Commercial Streets
Program for Park Street and Webster
Street
(-) 0
P3. Invest in
Transportation and
Infrastructure
1 8
Current Projects Implement paid parking at ferry
terminals
0 P3. Invest in
Transportation and
Infrastructure
1 9
Current Projects Implement a free public Water Shuttle pilot program
2 P3. Invest in
Transportation and
Infrastructure
2 0
Current Projects Advocate for AC transit Service
enhancements for Line 96 and 19 and
at Alameda Point
0 P3. Invest in
Transportation and
Infrastructure
2 1
Current Projects Design Broadway/Tilden Cross
Alameda Trail project
1 P3. Invest in
Transportation and
Infrastructure
2 2
Current Projects Convert Slow Streets to
Neighborhood Greenways
1 P3. Invest in
Transportation and
Infrastructure
2 3
Current Projects Construct Central Avenue safety
improvements including roundabouts
and bicycle lanes
4 P3. Invest in
Transportation and
Infrastructure
2 4
Current Projects Implement Grand Street safety
improvements
0 P3. Invest in
Transportation and
Infrastructure
2 5
Current Projects Construct Cross Alameda Trail at
Grand to Broadway and Clement Ave
/ Tilden Way
1 P3. Invest in
Transportation and
Infrastructure
2 6
Current Projects Upgrade traffic signal system
technology for reliability and safety,
reducing public safety response times
4 P3. Invest in
Transportation and
Infrastructure
2 7
Current Projects Rehabilitate 8 miles of sewer pipes 4 P3. Invest in
Transportation and
Infrastructure
2 8
Current Projects Construct a low-stress bicycle
network, pedestrian safety, and
traffic-calming projects
4 P3. Invest in
Transportation and
Infrastructure
2 9
Current Projects Underground utilities at
Otis/Broadway
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City of Alameda Strategic Retreat #2 Summary | May 2023 P3. Invest in
Transportation and
Infrastructure
3 0
Current Projects Design Stargell Avenue bicycle and
pedestrian improvements
(-) 1
P4. House All
Alamedans
1 NEW for
Consideration
Prepare RFP for residential
development north of Midway at
Alameda Point
2 P4. House All
Alamedans
2 NEW for
Consideration
Coordinate with Alameda Food Bank
for relocation
3 P4. House All
Alamedans
3 NEW for
Consideration
Negotiate and develop West Midway
project
3 P4. House All
Alamedans
4 NEW for
Consideration
Update Inclusionary Housing
Ordinance
2 P4. House All
Alamedans
5 NEW for
Consideration
Update Subdivision Ordinance 0
P4. House All
Alamedans
6 NEW for
Consideration
Revise Universal Design Ordinance
to address townhome projects
3 P4. House All
Alamedans
7 NEW for
Consideration
RFP for housing at Alameda Point
along Central Avenue
where storage facilities are
(+) 2
P4. House All
Alamedans
8 NEW for
Consideration
Review ADA ordinance, utilization,
and fee review
(+) 3
P4. House All
Alamedans
9 Current Projects
NEW for
Consideration
Refine landlord capital pass-through
requirements to ensure upgrades and
protect tenants
(+) 0
P4. House All
Alamedans
1 0
NEW for
Consideration
Propose new Short Term Rental
Ordinance
(-) x2 2
P4. House All
Alamedans
- Added during
Retreat #2
SAIL first-time homebuyer program 2
P4. House All
Alamedans
- Added during
Retreat #2
Explore a vacancy tax for properties
(residents and/or business) vacant for
6 months or more
1 P4. House All
Alamedans
1 1
Current Projects Implement and manage Rise Up
Alameda - Guaranteed Basic Income
Program
2 P4. House All
Alamedans
1 2
Current Projects Implement and coordinate Dignity
Village supportive services and
management
3 P4. House All
Alamedans
1 3
Current Projects Provide shelter and supportive
services for people who are homeless
- Day Center, Warming Shelter, Safe
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City of Alameda Strategic Retreat #2 Summary | May 2023 Parking, Overnight Shelter,
Emergency Supportive Housing
P4. House All
Alamedans
1 4
Current Projects Provide and connect services for
people who are unsheltered or
housing insecure - Dine and Connect,
Street Outreach, and Flex Spending
0 P4. House All
Alamedans
1 5
Current Projects Further the preservation,
rehabilitation, or construction of
affordable housing in Alameda
1 P5. Practice Fiscally
Responsive and
Inclusive Governance
1 NEW for
Consideration
Reinvigorate and manage the façade
grant program
2 P5. Practice Fiscally
Responsive and
Inclusive Governance
2 NEW for
Consideration
Develop and implement a Municipal
Fiscal Resilience Plan
3 P5. Practice Fiscally
Responsive and
Inclusive Governance
3 NEW for
Consideration
Develop a 5-Year fiscal forecast
document for the biennial budget
process
2 P5. Practice Fiscally
Responsive and
Inclusive Governance
4 NEW for
Consideration
Create an equity lens for the City
budget
2 P5. Practice Fiscally
Responsive and
Inclusive Governance
5 NEW for
Consideration
Create a comprehensive employee
professional development program
that includes succession planning
2 P5. Practice Fiscally
Responsive and
Inclusive Governance
6 NEW for
Consideration
Expand employee safety and
wellness program
2 P5. Practice Fiscally
Responsive and
Inclusive Governance
7 NEW for
Consideration
Implement the 5-year GIS Master
Plan
2 P5. Practice Fiscally
Responsive and
Inclusive Governance
8 NEW for
Consideration
Develop a dedicated City network that
is administered and managed by IT
2 P5. Practice Fiscally
Responsive and
Inclusive Governance
9 NEW for
Consideration
Plan for redundant and resilient city
communications networks
P5. Practice Fiscally
Responsive and
Inclusive Governance
1 0
NEW for
Consideration
Replace the phone system for
redundancy and resiliency
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City of Alameda Strategic Retreat #2 Summary | May 2023 P5. Practice Fiscally
Responsive and
Inclusive Governance
1 1
NEW for
Consideration
Invest in the PIO and expand media
programming and
access to Alameda
meetings/activities/news/safety
updates
(+)
P5. Practice Fiscally
Responsive and
Inclusive Governance
1 2
NEW for
Consideration
DEI manager/administrator (+) 1
P5. Practice Fiscally
Responsive and
Inclusive Governance
1 3
NEW for
Consideration
Review and consider election reform (-) 0
P5. Practice Fiscally
Responsive and
Inclusive Governance
- Added during
Retreat #2
Review public participation at Council
Meetings
1 P5. Practice Fiscally
Responsive and
Inclusive Governance
1 4
Current Projects Expand business economic
development activities, including
Alameda Point
2 P5. Practice Fiscally
Responsive and
Inclusive Governance
1 5
Current Projects Special Event Permit Revision 0
P5. Practice Fiscally
Responsive and
Inclusive Governance
1 6
Current Projects Expand workforce development and
career pathway opportunities
1 P5. Practice Fiscally
Responsive and
Inclusive Governance
1 7
Current Projects Implement Alameda Point Disposition
Strategy
0 P5. Practice Fiscally
Responsive and
Inclusive Governance
1 8
Current Projects Implement citywide Strategic Plan
and update annually
2 P5. Practice Fiscally
Responsive and
Inclusive Governance
1 9
Current Projects Create citywide Communications Plan
and invest in the PIO and expand
media programming and
access to Alameda
meetings/activities/news/safety
updates
2 P5. Practice Fiscally
Responsive and
Inclusive Governance
2 0
Current Projects Create and implement a citywide
Grant Writing Plan
2 P5. Practice Fiscally
Responsive and
Inclusive Governance
2 1
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City of Alameda Strategic Retreat #2 Summary | May 2023 P5. Practice Fiscally
Responsive and
Inclusive Governance
2 2
Current Projects Complete and implement Diversity,
Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Plan
1 P5. Practice Fiscally
Responsive and
Inclusive Governance
2 3
Current Projects Issue an RFP for banking services
and transition to a new bank, if
determined necessary
2 P5. Practice Fiscally
Responsive and
Inclusive Governance
2 4
Current Projects Review and update classification
specifications
0 P5. Practice Fiscally
Responsive and
Inclusive Governance
2 5
Current Projects Revitalize the employee performance
evaluation and management program
2 P5. Practice Fiscally
Responsive and
Inclusive Governance
2 6
Current Projects Expand employee engagement and
recognition program
2 P5. Practice Fiscally
Responsive and
Inclusive Governance
2 7
Current Projects Migrate all city computers to Microsoft Office 365
2 P5. Practice Fiscally
Responsive and
Inclusive Governance
2 8
Current Projects Implement increased cybersecurity
measures
4 P5. Practice Fiscally
Responsive and
Inclusive Governance
2 9
Current Projects Improve and streamline design review
and building permit processes for
housing per State law
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