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City of Alameda Meeting Agenda City Council Wednesday, November 6, 2024 7:00 PM City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Alameda CA 94501 The agenda was amended on October 29, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. to indicate Item #10-A was withdrawn MEETING TIMES: Closed Session - 5:00 p.m. Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m. The City allows members of the public to participate in person or remotely Public Speaking Times: Up to 4 speakers: 3 minutes 5 or more speakers: 2 minutes Speakers cannot cede time For information to assist with remote participation, please click: https://www.alamedaca.gov/zoom For Zoom registration, please click: https://alamedaca-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2N1E8WZJS7mH5SpklgO6bw For Telephone Participants: Zoom Phone Number: 669-900-9128 Zoom Meeting ID: 867 2989 2672 Any requests for reasonable accommodations should be made by contacting the City Clerk’s office: clerk@alamedaca.gov or 510-747-4800 The Council may take action on any item listed in the agenda SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 5:00 P.M. 1 Roll Call - City Council 2 Consent Calendar - Items are routine and will be approved by one motion unless removed by Councilmembers 2-A 2024-4483 Recommendation to Approve Jennifer Ott, City Manager, Abigail Thorne-Lyman, Base Reuse and Economic Development Director, City of Alameda Page 1 Printed on 3/5/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda November 6, 2024 Alesia Strauch, Base Reuse Manager, and Len Aslanian, Assistant City Attorney, as Real Property Negotiators for Building 360, Located at 1900 Skyhawk Street, Building 397, Located at 1690 Orion Street, Building 616, Located at 1750 Orion Street, and Pier 3, Located at 707 West Hornet Avenue, at Alameda Point in Alameda, California. (Astra Space, Inc). (Base Reuse 29061822) 2-B 2024-4497 Recommendation to Approve City Manager Jennifer Ott, Base Reuse and Economic Development Director Abigail Thorne-Lyman, Economic Development Division Manager Dwayne Dalman, Assistant City Attorney Len Aslanian, as Real Property Negotiators for a Portion of Building 22, Located at 2501 Monarch Street at Alameda Point (Faction Brewing Company, LLC). (Base Reuse and Economic Development 29061822) 3 Public Comment on Closed Session Items Only 4 Adjournment to Closed Session to consider: 4-A 2024-4484 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) PROPERTY: 1900 Skyhawk Street (Building 360); 1690 Orion Street (Building 397); 1750 Orion Street (Building 616); and 707 West Hornet Avenue (Pier 3), at Alameda Point in Alameda California CITY NEGOTIATORS: City Manager Jennifer Ott, Base Reuse and Economic Development Director Abigail Thorne-Lyman, Base Reuse Manager Alesia Strauch, Assistant City Attorney Len Aslanian NEGOTIATING PARTIES: City of Alameda and Astra Space, Inc. UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and terms Attachments: Correspondence from City Manager 4-B 2024-4506 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION Potential Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 554956.9, Subsection (d)(4) Number of Cases: One (As Plaintiff - City Initiating Legal Action) Potential Defendant: Astra Space, Inc. Attachments: Correspondence from City Manager 4-C 2024-4498 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) PROPERTY: Bay 200, a portion of Building 22, located at 2501 Monarch Street at Alameda Point, Alameda CA 94501 CITY NEGOTIATORS: City Manager Jennifer Ott, Base Reuse and Economic Development Director Abigail Thorne-Lyman, Economic Development Division Manager Dwayne Dalman, Assistant City City of Alameda Page 2 Printed on 3/5/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda November 6, 2024 Attorney Len Aslanian NEGOTIATING PARTIES: City of Alameda and Faction Brewing Company, LLC UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and terms of lease 4-D 2024-4502 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Significant exposure to pending litigation pursuant to subdivision (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9 Cases: California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) Administrative Enforcement Action Against the City of Alameda/Alameda Municipal Power (as defendant) CARB Case Numbers: SF6-2023-005, SF6-2024-004 5 Announcement of Action Taken in Closed Session, if any 2024-4580 November 6, 2024 Closed Session Announcement Attachments: Announcement Item 4-D Announcement made on 3/42025 6 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 3-A 2024-4443 Proclamation Declaring November 2024 as Native American Heritage Month. Attachments: Proclamation 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 and in-person comments only; remaining speakers may comment under Section 9 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 City of Alameda Page 3 Printed on 3/5/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda November 6, 2024 5-A 2024-4470 Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings Held on October 1, 2024. (City Clerk) 5-B 2024-4503 Bills for Ratification. (Finance) Attachments: Bills for Ratification 5-C 2024-4462 Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with Courtney Waterproofing, Roofing, and Concrete Restoration for the Alameda Point Building 24 Roof Replacement Project to Add a Ten Percent Contingency of $254,947 for a Total Amount Not-to-Exceed $2,804,416. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) and 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense). (Base Reuse and Economic Development C75400) Attachments: Exhibit 1: First Amendment Exhibit 2: Original Agreement 5-D 2024-4455 Recommendation to Authorize Updates to the Existing Alameda Police Department Policy Manual to Conform to Best Practices and to Ratify Policies that Have Been Updated Pursuant to Legal Updates, Significant Liability Issues, and Imminent Safety. (Police 10031100) Attachments: Exhibit 1: Policy Updates 5-E 2024-4454 Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Grant Agreement Between the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways and the City of Alameda by and through the Alameda Police Department; and Adoption of Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Police Grants Fund (Fund 221) Increasing Appropriations by $100,000 for the Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange Grant. This action is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideines sections 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption) and 15321 (law enforcement activities). (Police 22131101) Attachments: Exhibit 1: Grant Agreement Resolution: Grant Resolution: Budget 5-F 2024-4460 Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Grant Agreement Between the United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services and the City City of Alameda Page 4 Printed on 3/5/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda November 6, 2024 of Alameda by and through the Alameda Police Department to Accept $224,497 in Grant Funds to Achieve Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) Accreditation; and Adoption of Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Police Grants Fund (Fund 221) Estimated Revenue and Expenditures Budget in the Amount of $224,497 for the Supporting Law Enforcement Agencies in Seeking Accreditation Grant. (Police 10031100) Attachments: Exhibit 1: Notification of Award Resolution: Grant Resolution: Budget 5-G 2024-4463 Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Public Housing Cooperation Agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda, for a Term of 36 Months and up to 24 Months of Extensions for a Total Potential Term of 60 Months, for Independence Plaza Operations at No Cost to the City of Alameda, and to Administratively Extend the Term of the Agreement as Needed; and to Allow the Housing Authority to Secure Replacement Funding for Operations. (Housing and Human Services 10021833) Attachments: Exhibit 1: Cooperation Agreement Exhibit 2: Resolution No. 9967 Exhibit 3: Cooperation Agreement (1983) Resolution Supplemental Memo 6 Continued Agenda Items 7 Regular Agenda Items 7-A 2024-4499 Recommendation to Accept an Update on the Port of Oakland's Final Environmental Impact Report for the Terminal Modification and Development Project at the Oakland Airport. (City Manager 10021833) Attachments: Exhibit 1: City of Alameda - Comment Letter Exhibit 2: Citizens League for Airport Safety and Serenity - Comment Letter Presentation 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 City of Alameda Page 5 Printed on 3/5/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda November 6, 2024 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 10-A 2024-4487 WITHDRAWN - Consider Directing Staff to Establish a City Council Committee with the Port of Oakland Commissioners. (Councilmember Jensen) [Will not be heard on November 6, 2024] 10-B 2024-4488 Consider Directing Staff to Implement Automated Cameras at Intersections Where a Right Turn On Red Light is Prohibited, as Authorized by California Vehicle Code 21453. (Councilmember Jensen) Attachments: Correspondence from City Manager - Updated 10/29 Correspondence 10-C 2024-4500 Consider Adoption of Resolution to Admonish City Councilmember Trish Herrera Spencer for Behavior which Violates City Council Code of Conduct Section 3(b). (Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft and Councilmember Vella) Attachments: Resolution Correspondence from Councilmember Herrera Spencer Correspondence - Updated 11/6 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 City of Alameda Page 6 Printed on 3/5/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda November 6, 2024 • Public speaking times: 3 minutes for up to four speakers and 2 minutes for five or more speakers; speakers cannot cede time • Meeting Rules of Order are available at: https://www.alamedaca.gov/Departments/City-Clerk/Key-Documents#section-4 • Public Comment and Council Meeting Guide available at: https://www.alamedaca.gov/GOVERNMENT/Public-Comment-and-City-Council-Meeting-Guide • Accessible seating for persons with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs, is available • Equipment for the hearing impaired is available for public use • Translators and sign language interpreters available if requested prior to the meeting • To request a translator, interpreter or any reasonable accommodation that may be necessary to participate in and enjoy the benefits of the meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 510-747-4800 or clerk@alamedaca.gov at least 48 hours prior to the meeting • View documents related to this agenda or sign up to receive agendas on the City’s website: https://alameda.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx • Documents related to this agenda are also available for public inspection and copying at the Office of the City Clerk (City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Room 380) during normal business hours • KNOW YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE SUNSHINE ORDINANCE: Government’s duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the public. 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