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Alameda City Council
March 3, 2026
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday- -March 3, 2026- -7:00 p.m.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 7:05 p.m. Vice Mayor Pryor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Bo ller, Daysog, Jensen, Pryor, and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft – 5.
Absent: None.
Agenda Changes
None.
Proclamations, Special Orders of the Day and Announcements
(26-112) Proclamation Declaring March 2026 as Women’s History Month.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft read the proclamation.
Discussed women in history: Brian Kennedy, Alameda.
Oral Communications, Non-Agenda
(26-113) Brian Kennedy, Alameda, inquired where residents can find information on federal funds the City receives; discussed sanc tuary cities not being eligible for federal funds.
(26-114) Roan Byrne-Sarno, Alameda, urged Council to convert the City’s sanctuary city resolution into an ordinance, ensure the Alameda Police Department (APD) has a written policy not to cooperate with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), or Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), designate all City-owned property as ICE-free zones, and cancel the City’s contract with Flock Safety; urged Council to pass a Charter amendment that expands voting rights to 16 and 17-year olds in School Board elections.
(26-115) Mitch Ball, Alameda, noted that he submitted his comments via email; discussed a previous Planning Board meeting; stated the Board previewed an early look at the Housing Element report; discussed ha rmful xenophobic and racist policies from decades ago that still have lasting impacts t oday; stated drastic actions to reverse the injustices of the past must be taken.
(26-116) Gabriel Duncan, Al ameda Native History Project, submitted a handout and discussed a community research project; announced upcoming events and acorn harvest trainings.
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(26-117) Paula Rainey, Alameda Family and Friends for Collective Liberation, discussed residents’ concerns about bombings and war and the Peoples’ Arms Embargo; urged residents to call Superviso r Tam and urge her to support the Alameda County Ethical Investment Plan.
(26-118) Ralph Walker, Alameda, discussed hi s previous support for the new track at Encinal High School; stated that he was told he cannot use the new track; urged Council to speak to staff so he may continue his track and field club.
(26-119) Zac Thayer, Alameda, made comments.
Consent Calendar
Councilmember Daysog recused himself from the Resolution for Landscaping and Lighting District 84-2 [paragraph no. 26-123].
Councilmember Daysog moved approval of the Consent Calendar.
Vice Mayor Pryor seconded the motion, whic h carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicat ed by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.]
(*26-120) Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings Held on February 3, 2026, and the Special Meeting Held on February 7, 2026. Approved.
(*26-121) Ratified bills in the amount of $6,173,192.61.
(*26-122) Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute the Second Amendment to the Sub-Management Agreement with Cerda Zein Real Estate, for an Additional Four-Month Term, for Residential Property Management Services at Alameda Point. Accepted.
(26-123) Resolution No. 16366, “Appointing an Engineer-of-Work and an Attorney-of- Record for Island City Landscaping and Lighting District 84-2 (Various Locations Throughout the City).” Adopted.
Since Councilmember Daysog recused himself, the matter carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Boller, Jensen, Pryor and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft – 4. [Absent:
Councilmember Daysog – 1.]
(*26-124)
Resolution No. 16367, “ Appointing an Engineer-of- Record and an Attorney-of- Record for Marina Cove Maintenance Assessment District 01-1 (Marina Cove).” Adopted.
Continued Agenda Items
None.
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Regular Agenda Items
(26-125) Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Repealing Chapter XXII (Streets and Sidewalks), Article I (Streets), Section 22-3 (Repairs) in Its Entirety and Repealing and Replacing Chapter XXII (Streets and Sidewalks), Article II (Sidewalks), Sections 22-18 (Repair of Sidewalks and Other Works) and 22-20 (Specifications) to Amend the Sidewalk Repair Procedures and Make Other Technical Amendments. Introduced.
The Public Works Director gave a Power Point presentation.
In response to Councilmember Daysog’s inquiry regarding a meet-and-confer process, the Public Works Director responded the or dinance presented on January 6 was not adopted, therefore, there was never a meet -and-confer process; stated the ordinance brought to Council tonight pertains to collections; the collections policy adopted by Council on January 6 authorized staff to work wi th a debtor to resolve the matter before any further enforcement and/or collections actions are taken.
Councilmember Daysog stated that he appreciates the removal of the lean process, which can become a problem for those trying to sell a house; expressed support for the collections policy adopted on January 6.
The Public Works Director responded staff is always available to engage and discuss with any property owner that receives a notice or invoice.
Councilmember Daysog moved introduction of the ordinance.
Councilmember Boller seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
(26-126) Introduction of Ordinance Authorizi ng the Interim City Manager to Execute a Lease for a Restaurant Suite Portion of the Historic Alameda Theatre Complex, with Play House, LLC, Doing Business as Director's Cut (Project Burger), Located at 2319 Central Avenue, Alameda, California, for a Term of Thirty-Six (36) Months with One (1) Extension Option for Thirty-Six (36) Months. Introduced.
The Administrative Management Analyst gave a Power Point presentation.
Made brief comments: Zac Thayer, Alameda.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated it is not easy to run a small business; staff worked with the business owner to help them run a more successful business; expressed support for the ordinance.
Vice Mayor Pryor expressed support for the ordinance.
Vice Mayor Pryor moved introduction of the ordinance.
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Councilmember Jensen seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote -
5. City Manager Communications
None.
Oral Communications, Non-Agenda
None.
Council Referrals
None.
Council Communications
(26-127) Mayor’s Nomination for Appointment to the Historical Advisory Board. Not heard.
(26-128) Vice Mayor Pryor announced that she attended the screening for the documentary “The Apology.”
(26-129) Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft announced that she also attended the screening; further announced that she attended a League of California Cities Board meeting and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission monthly meeting; noted a policy was moved forward for transit oriented communities, inc luding rental protections; stated that she also attended the League of California Cit ies East Bay Division Annual Legislators dinner.
(26-130) Councilmember Dayso g announced that he attended the welcome event for the Australian soccer team, the City Council/Alameda Unified School District subcommittee meeting, and a zoom meeting fa cilitated by the Public Works Director regarding tree planting along Fernside Boulevard.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
C i t y C l e r k
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