Alameda PostOn April 7, City Council will take up a packed agenda combining housing policy updates with investments in climate resilience. Karin K. Jensen shares what's on the agenda and how to get involved. https://alamedapost.com/news/april-7-city-council-preview/
"On March 17, City Council will consider a proposed traffic safety pilot at the Lincoln Avenue and Walnut Street intersection, which has been identified as a high-collision location," reports Karin K. Jensen. City staff recommend that left-turn vehicle movements from Walnut Street be prohibited. https://alamedapost.com/news/march-17-city-council-preview/
City Council’s March 3 meeting will focus on revisions to the City’s sidewalk repair ordinance and a proposed lease renewal for Project Burger. The updated sidewalk ordinance aims to clarify sidewalk repair responsibilities while protecting property owners. Karin K. Jensen shares details. https://alamedapost.com/news/march-3-city-council-preview/
On February 17, City Council will review public safety data, including increased police use-of-force incidents, rising traffic stops, and staffing challenges. Council will also review key homelessness service agreements. Karin K. Jensen shares how to get involved. https://alamedapost.com/news/february-17-city-council-preview/
On January 20, City Council will consider the 2025 Zero Waste Implementation Plan Update. Karin K. Jensen reports that the priority programs include multi-family bulky item outreach, enforcement against illegal dumping, a pilot education program, and a “Cash for Trash” pilot for unhoused residents. https://alamedapost.com/news/january-20-city-council-preview/
On January 6, City Council will consider accepting the Final Report on 'The Road Home: A Five-Year Plan to Prevent and Respond to Homelessness,' a framework adopted by City Council in October 2021 to guide the City’s response to homelessness through 2025. Karin K. Jensen shares how to get involved. https://alamedapost.com/news/january-6-city-council-preview/
City Council has a busy meeting on Tuesday, December 2, including Infrastructure Workshop #4, discussing the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, a Recreation and Parks fee update, and a proposed Mylar balloon ban. Karin K. Jensen previews the agenda and how to participate. https://alamedapost.com/news/december-2-city-council-preview/
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On November 18, City Council will consider quick-build traffic calming in the neighborhood around Gibbons Drive. Among other business, Council will also consider the Fernside Traffic Calming and Bikeways Project, and banning mylar balloons. Karin K. Jensen shares how to get involved. https://alamedapost.com/news/november-18-city-council-preview/
On November 4, City Council will hold a public workshop to discuss infrastructure and facilities needs for libraries, city parks, and recreation facilities. Karin K. Jensen reports that the Alameda Recreation and Park Department alone has over $200 million in unmet needs. https://alamedapost.com/news/november-4-city-council-preview/
"Overall, the City is financially stable but stretched," writes Karin K. Jensen. On October 21, City Council will hold a workshop to review the City’s current financial state and plan next steps. Council will also consider a Sidewalk Vending Permit Program to regulate non-motorized sidewalk vendors. https://alamedapost.com/news/october-21-city-council-preview/
