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City of Alameda Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, April 1, 2025 7:00 PM City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Alameda CA 94501 The agenda was revised on March 24, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. to indicate Item 5-E has been withdrawn The City allows members of the public to participate in person or remotely Public Speaking Times: Up to 4 speakers: 3 minutes 5 or more speakers: 2 minutes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_8z3HjRENT2aAcCY4TKavmA For Telephone Participants: Zoom Phone Number: 669-900-9128 Zoom Meeting ID: 875 1020 6667 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 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 City of Alameda Page 1 Printed on 4/2/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda April 1, 2025 3-A 2025-4738 Proclamation Declaring April 2025 as Arab 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 5-A 2025-4895 Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings Held on March 4, 2025. (City Clerk) 5-B 2025-4913 Bills for Ratification. (Finance) Attachments: Bills for Ratification 5-C 2025-4852 Recommendation to Accept the Work of W. Bradley Electric, LLC. for the Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway Intersection Modifications Project, No. P.W. 03-23-06. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). (Public Works 310) 5-D 2025-4858 Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Master License Agreements for the Public Electric Vehicle Charger Pilot Program. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15303 (New Construction and Conversion of Small Structures), and Section 15304 (Minor Trenching). (Planning, Building and Transportation 10062032 and Public Works 31041520) Attachments: Exhibit 1: Master License Agreement Template 5-E 2025-4890 WITHDRAWN - Recommendation to Approve the First Amendment to the Employment Agreement for the City Manager, Retroactive to the First Pay Period in January 2025. [Will not be heard on April 1, 2025] Attachments: Exhibit 1: Agreement Exhibit 2: First Amendment 5-F 2025-4891 Recommendation to Approve the Second Amendment to the Amended Employment Agreement for the City Attorney, Retroactive to the First City of Alameda Page 2 Printed on 4/2/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda April 1, 2025 Pay Period in January 2025. Attachments: Exhibit 1: Agreement Exhibit 2: First Amendment Exhibit 3: Second Amendment 5-G 2025-4857 Recommendation to Approve the Sewer Rate Study Report; and Adoption of Resolution Declaring the City's Intention to Revise the Sewer Service Charge and Establish Procedures for Accepting Protests Pursuant to Article XIIID, Section 6(a) of the California Constitution Regarding Property-Related Fees and Charges. (Public Works 501) Attachments: Exhibit 1: Sewer Rate Study Resolution 5-H 2025-4864 Adoption of Resolution Amending the Alameda Municipal Power Unrepresented Salary Schedule Effective April 6, 2025, to Reflect an Approximately 20% Increase to the Assistant General Manager - Administration, an Approximately 13% Increase to the Assistant General Manager - Customer & Energy Resources, and an Approximately 25% to the Assistant General Manager - Engineering & Operations Classifications. (Human Resources 10025060) Attachments: Exhibit 1: Unrepresented Salary Schedule Exhibit 2: Total Compensation Surveys Resolution 5-I 2025-4894 Adoption of Resolution Amending Master Fee Resolution No. 12191 to Increase the Ambulance Transportation Fees to Match Alameda County Approved Fiscal Year 2024-25 Emergency Medical Services User Fee Schedule. (Fire 34240) Attachments: Exhibit 1: Ambulance User Fee Increase Exhibit 2: Agreement and First Amendment Resolution 6 Continued Agenda Items 7 Regular Agenda Items 7-A 2025-4861 Mayor’s State of the City Address. 7-B 2025-4908 Adoption of Resolutions Appointing John Lipp as a Member of the Commission on Persons with Disabilities and Lily Boris and Hamill Serrant as Members of the Golf Commission. 7-C 2025-4820 Adoption of Resolution Adopting the 2025 Climate Action and Resiliency Plan (CARP) Mid-Cycle Update and Accept the 2024 City of Alameda Page 3 Printed on 4/2/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda April 1, 2025 Annual Report. This project is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment). (Planning, Building, and Transportation 20962710) [Not heard on March 18, 2025] Attachments: Exhibit 1: 2024 Annual Report Resolution Presentation Correspondence - Updated 3/25 7-D 2025-4854 Recommendation to Accept the Economic Development Status Update and Provide Feedback Regarding Economic Development Efforts and Activities. (Base Reuse and Economic Development 10061810) [Not heard on March 18, 2025] Attachments: Exhibit 1: Storefront Vacancy Assistance Program Exhibit 2: Example Preliminary Window Cling Design Correspondence Additional Correspondence 7-E 2025-4859 Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Section 8-8.9 (Electric Vehicle Charging) to Article 8-8 (General Parking Regulations) of Chapter VIII (Traffic, Motor Vehicles and Alternative Transportation Modes), to Limit the Use of Designated Parking Spaces at Curbside Locations and City-Owned Parking Facilities to Electric Vehicles that are Connected for Electric Charging Purposes. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this project is exempt from CEQA review under CEQA Guidelines sections 15308 (not a project), 15061(b)(3) (common law sense exemption) and 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment). (Public Works 265) Attachments: Ordinance Presentation Correspondence Additional Correspondence 7-F 2025-4904 Recommendation to Accept the 2024 Annual Reports on the Alameda 2040 General Plan/Housing Element, Transportation Choices Plan, and Vision Zero Action Plan. Acceptance of the annual reports is statutorily exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). (Planning, Building and City of Alameda Page 4 Printed on 4/2/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda April 1, 2025 Transportation 20962710) Attachments: Exhibit 1: 2024 General Plan Annual Report Revised Exhibit 2: Transportation 2024 Annual Report & 2025 Work Plan Draft Exhibit 3: Shuttle Pilot Project Update Correspondence 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; limited to in-person comments only 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 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 5 Printed on 4/2/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda April 1, 2025 • Public speaking times: 3 minutes for up to four speakers and 2 minutes for five or more speakers; speakers cannot cede time • Public comment must be submitted by noon the day of the meeting to be posted online prior to the meeting • Visuals to be shown at a meeting must be submitted by noon the day before the meeting and must be in PDF format • 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. Commissions, boards, councils and other agencies of the City of Alameda exist to conduct the citizen of Alameda’s business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people’s review. • FOR MORE INFORMATION ON YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE SUNSHINE ORDINANCE OR TO REPORT A VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE, CONTACT THE OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION: the address is 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Room 380, Alameda, CA, 94501; phone number is 510-747-4800; fax number is 510-865-4048, e-mail address is lweisiger@alamedaca.gov and contact is Lara Weisiger, City Clerk. • In order to assist the City’s efforts to accommodate persons with severe allergies, environmental illnesses, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities, attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to various chemical based products. Please help the City accommodate these individuals. City of Alameda Page 6 Printed on 4/2/2025