Fiscal Year 2023 - 2024STRATEGICPLAN Progress Report
CITY OF ALAMEDA
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15. . . . . . . . . . . .Practice Fiscally Responsible, Equitable & Inclusive Governance
13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .House All Alamedans and End Homelessness 8 . .Invest in Transportation, Infrastructure, Economic Opportunities, and Historic Resources 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Build Resilience to Climate Change & Water Level Rise 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Enhance Community Safety & Services 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .STRATEGIC PROJECTS
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2 PROGRESS REPORT
Project Completed
Project On Track
Project Not On Track
Revised Project Years (Grey Box)
Newly Added Project
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This report provides an update on the progress of the City of Alameda's 2023-2026 Strategic Plan adopted by City Council on November 21, 2023. The plan outlines a shared vision for Alameda's future, along with key priorities and specific projects to achieve them. The projects in the Strategic Plan are reviewed and adjusted each year as part of the City's annual budget process.
The following project lists use a key to show each project's status: completed, on track, not on track, with revised timelines, and indicates any newly added projects. [NEW]
ENHANCE COMMUNITY SAFETY & SERVICES
# Projects Fiscal Years Department(s) Status23/24 24/25 25/26 26/27 CS1 Explore opportunities for a branch libraryat Alameda Point, including interimoptions for service expansion ■ ■ ■
Lead: LibrarySupport: MultipleDepartments →
CS2 Plan, Fund and construct a tool and seedlending library at Jean Sweeney OpenSpace Park ■ ■ ■
Lead: LibrarySupport: ARPD →
CS3 Reimagine and update community libraryspaces, including teen room and computerlab ■
Library →
CS4 Assess expansion of library hoursavailable to the public ■ ■ Library → CS5 Expand recreation programs and events toinclude broader and inclusive participation ■ ■ ■ ■ ARPD → CS6 Approve agreement for Lincoln andFranklin pools and expand communityaccess ■
ARPD ✓
CS7 Expand early childhood programs (ages 2- 5) ■ ■ ■ ARPD → CS8 Expand access to pickleball with newcourt construction or partnerships withexisting tennis/pickleball courts ■ ■ ■
ARPD →
CS9 Explore indoor pickleball courts at vacantretail locations ■ ■ ■ ■ ARPD → CS10 Design and construct City Aquatic Center ■ ■ ■ Lead: ARPDSupport: PW → CS11 Coordinate with Alameda Unified SchoolDistrict (AUSD) on the rebuild of theAlameda High School swim center ■ ■ ■
ARPD ✓
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ENHANCE COMMUNITY SAFETY & SERVICES
# Projects Fiscal Years Department(s) Status23/24 24/25 25/26 26/27 CS12 Complete design and construct phase 2 ofEstuary Park ■ ■ Lead: ARPDSupport: PW → CS13 Design and construct Cityview Skate Parkexpansion ■ ARPD X CS14 Jean Sweeney Park Trail ConnectorProject ■ ■ ARPD → CS15 Implement Council direction to renamethe park at Alameda Marina, includingconsidering Svenson Maritime Park ■
ARPD ✓
CS16 Review the Alameda Municipal PowerInfrastructure Master Plan ■ AMP X CS17 Evaluate installing cameras at certainintersections to reduce speeding andredlight violations as permitted by law. ■ ■ ■ ■
Lead: PoliceSupport: PBT X
CS18 Install vehicle Automated License PlateReaders ■ Police ✓ CS19 Continue implementing data driven,intelligence led policing strategies toreduce crime, including working with newcrime analyst position and incentiveprogram ■ ■ ■ ■
Police
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CS20 Implement police officer hiring program ■ ■ ■ Lead: PoliceSupport: HR → CS21 Explore potential for a new or upgradedfire training facility ■ ■ ■ ■ Lead: FireSupport: MultipleDepartments →
CS22 Upgrade and replace older Fire Hydrantsthroughout the City ■ ■ ■ Fire X CS23 Determine service needs for a new firestation at Alameda Point ■ ■ ■ ■ Lead: FireSupport: MultipleDepartments →
Strategic Plan 2023ENHANCE COMMUNITY SAFETY & SERVICES4 1 2
1 2Revised from FY 23/24 to FY 24/25. Coordination work ongoing due to limited staff resources.
Revised from FY 23/24 to FY 24/25. Consultant selection took longer than anticipated.
ENHANCE COMMUNITY SAFETY & SERVICES
# Projects Fiscal Years Department(s) Status23/24 24/25 25/26 26/27 CS24 Expand disaster preparedness
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Lead: FireSupport: MultipleDepartments →
CS24a Provide regular training and educationfor staff and community ■ ■ ■ ■ [CS24 continued] → CS24b Develop emergency water supply plan ■ ■ [CS24 continued] → CS24c Implement and educate about theDisaster Response Plan ■ ■ [CS24 continued] → CS25 Evaluate Alameda Fire Dept. facilities forsecurity, access control and seismicresiliency ■ ■
Lead: FireSupport: PW →
CS26 Discuss results and plan implementationof the Community Risk Assessment:Standards of Cover report ■ ■
Lead: FireSupport: MultipleDepartments →
CS27 Continue to seek out grant funding for theCARE (Community Assessment Response& Engagement) Team ■ ■ ■ ■
Lead: FireSupport: CMO →
CS28 Plan inclusive holiday decorations andevents ■ Lead: CMOSupport: ARPD ✓ CS29 Provide ongoing resources to enforce theban on gas-powered leaf blowers ■ ■ ■ ■ PBT → CS30 Expand the City’s capacity to handledomestic violence, stalking, elder abuse,and child abuse cases ■ ■ ■
Lead: CAOSupport: Police →
CS31 Implement inspection and investigativeservices for City prosecution, public rights,and rent programs ■ ■ ■
Lead: CAOSupport: Police →
CS32 [NEW] Council Referral to study currentzoning regulations for liquor stores ■ ■ PBT - Strategic Plan 2023ENHANCE COMMUNITY SAFETY & SERVICES5 3 3Revised from FY 23/24 to FYs 23/24 - FY 26/27.
BUILD RESILIENCE TO CLIMATE CHANGE & WATER LEVEL RISE
# Projects Fiscal Years Department(s) Status23/24 24/25 25/26 26/27 CC1 Update 5-Year Climate Action andResiliency Plan including greenhouse gasemission inventory ■ ■
Lead: PBTSupport: MultipleDepartments →
CC2 Implement electric vehicle (EV) chargingat city-owned public parking lots andexpand EV charging availability across theCity ■ ■
Lead: PBTSupport: MultipleDepartments →
CC3 Complete and implement Urban ForestPlan for all City trees. Strengthen treeprotection ordinance and expand theurban forest. ■ ■ ■ ■
Lead: PBTSupport: MultipleDepartments →
CC4 Complete De-Pave Park design and seekconstruction funding ■ ■ ■ Lead: ARPDSupport: MultipleDepartments →
CC5 Implement Equitable BuildingDecarbonization pilot programs ■ ■ ■ ■ PBT → CC6 Develop long-term adaptation plan andshort-term adaptation projects ■ ■ ■ ■ Lead: PBTSupport: PW → CC6a Design adaptation project for theVeterans Court area and develop avision for Bay Farm Island's northernwaterfront ■ ■ ■ ■
[CC6 continued]
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CC6b Oakland-Alameda Estuary AdaptationProject (includes flood protection forthe Webster-Posey tube area) ■ ■ ■ ■
[CC6 continued] →
CC7 Integrate Green Infrastructure into theCity’s stormwater systems to slow andclean runoff before it enters the Bay ■ ■ ■
PW →
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BUILD RESILIENCE TO CLIMATE CHANGE & WATER LEVEL RISE6
BUILD RESILIENCE TO CLIMATE CHANGE & WATER LEVEL RISE
# Projects Fiscal Years Department(s) Status23/24 24/25 25/26 26/27 CC8 Design and implement upgrades forstormwater infrastructure to reduce localflooding, including the cleaning of stormdrains and increasing pump stationcapacity ■ ■ ■ ■
PW
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CC9 Update the Zero Waste ImplementationPlan and provide public technicalassistance ■ ■ ■
PW →
CC10 Educate the public on State law (SB 1383)and efforts to divert organic waste fromthe landfill ■ ■ ■
PW →
CC11 Convert lawn at City Hall West (AlamedaPoint) to drought-tolerant landscape ■ PW ✓ CC12 Implement Solar Project on Doolittle (MtTrashmore) ■ ■ Lead: AMPSupport: MultipleDepartments →
Strategic Plan 2023BUILD RESILIENCE TO CLIMATE CHANGE & WATER LEVEL RISE7
INVEST IN TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES & HISTORIC RESOURCES # Projects Fiscal Years Department(s) Status23/24 24/25 25/26 26/27 TIE1 Implement Vision Zero Rapid Response -After Fatal Crashes Program ■ ■ ■ ■ Lead: PBTSupport: MultipleDepartments →
TIE2 Plan and identify funding for the design ofa Bicycle Pedestrian Bridge on the westend ■ ■ ■
Lead: PBTSupport: CMO →
TIE3 Advocate bringing fixed rail (such asBART) to Alameda ■ ■ ■ ■ Lead: PBTSupport: CMO → TIE4 Upgrade traffic signal system technologyfor reliability and safety, reducing publicsafety response times ■ ■ ■ ■
Lead: PWSupport: PBT →
TIE5 Secure funding and detailed design for theLincoln/Marshal/Pacific corridor project ■ ■ ■ ■ Lead: PBTSupport: PW → TIE6 Assess bicycle and pedestrian safetyimprovements on Mecartney Road,including consideration of a traffic signal ■ ■ ■ ■
Lead: PWSupport: PBT →
TIE7 Implement a free public Water Shuttlepilot program on the west end ■ ■ ■ PBT → TIE8 Advocate for AC Transit serviceenhancements for Alameda Point andNorthern Waterfront (currently partiallyserved by Line 96 and 19) ■ ■ ■ ■
PBT
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TIE9 Convert Slow Streets to NeighborhoodGreenways as directed in the ActiveTransportation Plan ■ ■ ■
Lead: PBTSupport: PW X
TIE10 Plan, Design and Construct a backbonelow-stress bicycle network, pedestriansafety, and traffic-calming projects ■ ■ ■ ■
Lead: PBTSupport: PW X
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8 Strategic Plan 2023INVEST IN TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES & HISTORIC RESOURCES
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4 5Revised from FY 23/24 - FY 24/25 to FY 24/25 - FY 26/27. Not on track due to hiring delays in PW and staff pivoting to Grand Street.
Not on track due to Neighborhood Greenways and the timeline may extend past FY 26/27.
INVEST IN TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES & HISTORIC RESOURCES # Projects Fiscal Years Department(s) Status23/24 24/25 25/26 26/27 TIE11 Plan, Design and Construct StargellAvenue bicycle and pedestrianimprovements ■ ■
Lead: PBTSupport: PW →
TIE12 Construct Central Avenue safetyimprovements including roundabouts andbicycle lanes ■ ■ Lead: PWSupport: PBT →
TIE13 Implement Grand St safety improvementsfrom Shoreline to Encinal ■ ■ Lead: PWSupport: PBT → TIE14 Continue progress on the Cross AlamedaTrail ■ ■ ■ ■ Lead: PWSupport: PBT → TIE14a Construct on Clement Ave (Grand toBroadway) ■ ■ ■ [TIE14 continued] → TIE14b Design and construct Clement/Tilden ■ ■ ■ Lead: PBTSupport: PW → TIE15 Design and construct a CommercialStreets Program (restriping, parklets) forPark St and Webster St ■
Lead: PWSupport: MultipleDepartments →
TIE16 Implement Safe Routes to School physicalimprovements ■ ■ ■ Lead: PWSupport: PBT → TIE17 Implement paid parking at ferry terminals ■ ■ Lead: PBTSupport: PW → TIE18 Design and construct Civic Center Garagesafety improvements ■ ■ PW → TIE19 Implement ADA (Americans withDisabilities Act) plan for City programs,facilities, parks, streets, and sidewalks ■ ■ ■
Lead: PWSupport: MultipleDepartments →
TIE20 Continue infrastructure improvements atthe Base including the design of AlamedaPoint Adaptive Reuse Area Phase 2 and 3 ■
Lead: PWSupport: BRED →
9 Strategic Plan 2023INVEST IN TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES & HISTORIC RESOURCES
INVEST IN TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES & HISTORIC RESOURCES # Projects Fiscal Years Department(s) Status23/24 24/25 25/26 26/27 TIE21 Rehabilitate 8 miles of sewer pipes ■ ■ ■ PW →
TIE22 Underground utilities at Otis/Broadway ■ ■ AMP →
TIE23 Adopt and implement new Public ArtMaster Plan ■ ■ ■ ■ BRED → TIE24 Install additional wayfinding signs atAlameda Point ■ BRED ✓ TIE25 Implement the City’s Alameda PointDisposition Strategy – renting and leasingCity properties ■ ■ ■ ■
BRED →
TIE26 Expand Citywide business economicdevelopment activities, including anAlameda Point attraction and retentionprogram ■ ■ ■ ■
BRED
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TIE27 Reinvigorate and manage the businessfaçade grant program ■ ■ ■ ■ BRED → TIE28 Complete the revision for Special EventPermits ■ Lead: BREDSupport: PBT ✓ 10 Strategic Plan 2023INVEST IN TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES & HISTORIC RESOURCES
INVEST IN TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES & HISTORIC RESOURCES # Projects Fiscal Years Department(s) Status23/24 24/25 25/26 26/27 TIE29 Continue supporting AUSD and College ofAlameda job and career fairs and careerpathway opportunities ■ ■ ■
BRED →
TIE30 Implement and manage Rise Up Alameda- the City’s Guaranteed Income Program ■ ■ ■ BRED → TIE31 Plan for redundant and resilient Citycommunication networks and phonesystem to help ensure access in anemergency and implement free publicWiFi ■ ■ ■
Lead: ITSupport: MultipleDepartments →
TIE32 Refresh the 5-year Strategic TechnologyPlan including research on a Citywidebroadband network ■ ■ ■ ■
Lead: ITSupport: MultipleDepartments →
TIE33 Implement increased cybersecuritymeasures ■ IT →
TIE34 Migrate all City computers to MicrosoftOffice 365 ■ ■ Lead: ITSupport: MultipleDepartments →
TIE35 Protect historic resources ■ ■ ■ ■ MultipleDepartments → TIE35a Reuse and renovate buildings in NASAlameda Historic District consistentwith Secretary of Interior standards,with consultation and approval byHistoric Advisory Board, as feasible ■ ■ ■ ■
Lead: BREDSupport: PBT →
11 Strategic Plan 2023INVEST IN TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES & HISTORIC RESOURCES
INVEST IN TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES & HISTORIC RESOURCES # Projects Fiscal Years Department(s) Status23/24 24/25 25/26 26/27 TIE35b Assess and address infrastructure ofVeteran's Building ■ ■ ■ ■ Lead: PWSupport: ARPD →
TIE35c Identify reuse opportunities for theCarnegie Building ■ ■ Lead: BREDSupport: PW →
TIE35d Rehabilitate and maintain Big Whitesat Alameda Point, consistent withexisting capital improvement program ■ ■ ■ ■
Lead: BREDSupport: PBT →
TIE35e Work with Alameda Museum toidentify available resources andexpand inclusivity of historicalrepresentation ■
Library
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TIE35f Alameda Municipal GarageRehabilitation Project, includingrepairing/replacing windows, roof, andpaint ■
PW
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TIE35g City Hall Complex Garageimprovements ■ PW →
TIE35h Prepare a landscaping plan to addressdiseased trees and overgrowth in thehistoric district ■
BRED ✓
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HOUSE ALL ALAMEDANS & END HOMELESSNESS
# Projects Fiscal Years Department(s) Status23/24 24/25 25/26 26/27 HH1 Assess housing and human servicesfunctions and develop recommendations ■ CMO → HH2 Implement Homelessness Strategic Plan ■ ■ ■ ■ CMO → HH2a Supportive Services: Dine andConnect, Street Outreach, FlexSpending ■ ■ ■ ■
[HH2 continued] →
HH2b Sheltering: Safe Parking, EmergencySupportive Housing, Warming Shelter,Day Center ■ ■ ■ ■
[HH2 continued] →
HH2c Relocate and expand Day Center andovernight shelter ■ ■ [HH2 continued] X HH3 Further the preservation, rehabilitation, orconstruction of affordable housing inAlameda ■ ■ ■ ■
CMO →
HH4 Research downpayment assistanceprogram for first-time homebuyers ■ CMO → HH5 Coordinate with Alameda Food Bank ontheir relocation and solicit purchase offersfor Building 92 ■ ■ ■
BRED →
HH6 Support implementation of West Midway(mixed use) and RESHAP (supportivehousing) developments at Alameda Point ■ ■ ■ ■
BRED →
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6 6Revised from FY 23/24 - FY 24/25 to FY 24/25 - FY 25/26. Utility complications with identified site that impacted budget. Considering site options and coordinating with a project manager to move project forward.
HOUSE ALL ALAMEDANS & END HOMELESSNESS
# Projects Fiscal Years Department(s) Status23/24 24/25 25/26 26/27 HH7 Implement Housing Element ■ ■ ■ ■ Lead: BREDSupport: PBT → HH7a Next steps for a new residentialdevelopment north of Midway atAlameda Point ■ ■ ■ ■
BRED →
HH7b Consider seeking housing at AlamedaPoint along Central Ave ■ ■ ■ ■ BRED → HH8 Streamline Housing Production ■ ■ ■ ■ PBT →
HH8a Update Inclusionary HousingOrdinance ■ ■ Lead: PBTSupport: CMO → HH8b Update Subdivision Ordinance ■ Lead: PBTSupport: PW ✓ HH8c Revise Universal Design Ordinance toaddress building new townhomeprojects ■
PBT →
HH8d Improve and streamline design reviewand building permit processes forhousing per State law ■
PBT →
HH9 Propose new Short Term Rental (AirBnB)Ordinance ■ ■ Lead: PBTSupport: MultipleDepartments →
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PRACTICE FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE, EQUITABLE & INCLUSIVE GOVERNANCE # Projects Fiscal Years Department(s) Status23/24 24/25 25/26 26/27 GOV1 Develop and implement a Municipal FiscalResilience Plan to help weather financialchallenges and remain fiscally stable overthe long term ■
Finance
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GOV2 Develop a 5-Year fiscal forecast documentfor the biennial budget process ■ Finance → GOV3 Create an equity lens for the City budgetto ensure public resources are distributedfairly and efficiently ■
Finance →
GOV4 Explore options for the City’s bankingservices and consider a possible transitionto a new bank ■
Finance →
GOV5 Create a comprehensive employeeprofessional development program thatincludes succession planning ■ ■ ■ ■
HR →
GOV6 Expand employee safety and wellnessprogram ■ ■ HR → GOV7 Review and update employeeclassification specifications ■ ■ ■ ■ HR → GOV8 Revitalize the employee performanceevaluation and management program ■ ■ ■ HR → GOV9 Expand employee engagement andrecognition program ■ ■ ■ HR → GOV10Review and consider election reform ■ ■ Clerk →
GOV11Create Citywide communications plan ■ ■ ■ ■ CMO →
GOV11a Create annual communications report ■ ■ [GOV11 continued] → Strategic Plan 2023
PROJECT LIST
PRACTICE FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE, EQUITABLE & INCLUSIVE GOVERNANCE15 7 7Revised from FY 23/24 to FY 24/25. Significant workload and staffing changes.
PRACTICE FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE, EQUITABLE & INCLUSIVE GOVERNANCE # Projects Fiscal Years Department(s) Status23/24 24/25 25/26 26/27 GOV11b Invest and expand mediaprogramming and access to Alamedaupdates ■ ■
[GOV11 continued] →
GOV12Launch bi-annual residential satisfactionsurvey and employee engagement survey ■ ■ ■ CMO → GOV13Adopt Citywide Strategic Roadmap andupdate annually ■ ■ ■ ■ CMO → GOV14Complete and plan implementation of theDiversity, Equity, Inclusion, and BelongingPlan ■ ■ ■ ■
CMO →
GOV15Explore potential revenue measures thatincrease fiscal resilience and implementthe City Council’s strategic priorities ■ ■ ■ ■
CMO →
GOV15a Explore a vacancy tax for properties(residents and/or businesses) vacantfor 6 months or more ■ ■ ■ ■
[GOV15 continued] →
GOV15b Explore an infrastructure bond to funddeferred maintenance and newinfrastructure needs ■ ■ ■ ■
[GOV15 continued] →
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