City Council
City of Alameda
Meeting Agenda
City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Council
Chambers, 3rd Floor, Alameda CA 94501
7:00 PMTuesday, February 17, 2026
The agenda was revised on February 9, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. to withdraw Item 5-C on the Regular Agenda and add Item 3-C on the Closed Session and on February 11, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. to fix a clerical error for Item 3-B on the Closed Session MEETING TIMES: Closed Session - 5:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
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https://us.openforms.com/Form/7e338354-7abf-4852-886d-229f8c7019b9 The Council may take action on any item listed in the agenda SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.M. 1 Roll Call - City Council
2 Public Comment on Closed Session Items Only
3 Adjournment to Closed Session to consider:
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3-A 2026-5687 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/HIRING
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957
Title/Description of Positions to be Filled: City Manager 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
4 Announcement of Action Taken in Closed Session, if any 2026-5784 February 17, 2026 Closed Session Announcement Attachments: Presentation - REVISED
5 Adjournment - City Council
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 7:00 P.M.
Pledge of Allegiance
1 Roll Call - City Council
2 Agenda Changes
3 Proclamations, Special Orders of the Day and Announcements - Limited to 15 minutes
4 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
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5 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 5-A 2026-5741 Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings Held on January 20, 2026. (City Clerk)
5-B 2026-5757 Bills for Ratification. (Finance)
Attachments: Bills for Ratification
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] Attachments: Exhibit 1: Quote National Auto Fleet Group Ford Interceptor
Exhibit 2: Quote Towne Ford Interceptor
Exhibit 3: Quote Kerr upfit Ford Interceptors
Exhibit 4: Quote Unplugged Performance Tesla Y
Correspondence
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)
Attachments: Exhibit 1: Agreement
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)
Attachments: Exhibit 1: MOU 1/1/26 through 12/31/27 - Redline Exhibit 2: MOU 1/1/26 through 12/31/27 - Clean
Exhibit 3: Salary Schedule, Effective 2/22/26
Resolution
5-F 2026-5743 Adoption of Resolution Appointing Senior Transportation Coordinator Rochelle Wheeler as a Member of the West Alameda Transportation
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Demand Management Association Board and Transportation Planning Manager Lisa Foster as the Alternate Board Member. (Planning, Building and Transportation)
5-G 2026-5709 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)
Attachments: Exhibit 1: Revised 2026 Aquatic Program Fees Exhibit 2: Regional Fee Comparison
Resolution
6 Continued Agenda Items
7 Regular Agenda Items
7-A 2026-5737 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)
Attachments: Exhibit 1: CalPERS Salary Schedules
Resolution
7-B 2026-5726 Recommendation to Accept an Informational Presentation on Alameda Police Department Data from the Police Auditor. (City Attorney 10023044)
Attachments: Presentation
Presentation - REVISED
7-C 2026-5736 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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Attachments: Exhibit 1: Agreement
Presentation for 7-C, D and E
7-D 2026-5753 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)
Attachments: Exhibit 1: Agreement
Presentation for 7-C, D and E
7-E 2026-5755 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)
Attachments: Exhibit 1: Agreement
Presentation for 7-C, D and E
8 City Manager Communications - Communications from City Manager 9 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
10 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
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11 Council Communications - Councilmembers may speak for up to 9 minutes to address any matter not on the agenda, including reporting on conferences or meetings
12 Adjournment - City Council
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