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Topics getting the most attention in Alameda public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
16 issues with high priority
The board evaluated whether to allow major rehabilitation, reconstruction, or partial demolition of two late-19th-century buildings in downtown Alameda. Residents and board members debated balancing historical preservation with the practical reality of severe structural decay and the need to revitalize an eyesore.
The City is applying for over $5 million in grants from the Alameda County Transportation Commission to fund paving, neighborhood greenways, street safety improvements, and bridge feasibility studies.
The Council is reviewing property disposition strategies and approving leases for industrial and commercial spaces at Alameda Point.
The city is moving forward with agreements to implement Phase 2 of the Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle pilot project, aiming to enhance cross-bay transit options for residents.
The city awarded a $32.3 million construction contract to Wickman Construction to build the long-awaited City Aquatic Center at 800 Atlantic Avenue, providing much-needed year-round pool access for community members.
The board reviewed planning concepts for developing the Main Street Neighborhood North area at Alameda Point. The discussion helps shape future growth and neighborhood design in the former naval base area.
The city is handling an ongoing legal dispute involving Greenwood Golf Associates Inc., with the city council giving closed-door instructions to the city attorney.
The board considered modifying affordable housing requirements for the final phase of the Alameda Marina project to align with new city rules and keep construction on track for July.
The commission reviewed how accessible parking spaces are monitored and enforced across the city to ensure they remain available for residents with disabilities.
Alameda's zoning is stuck in the past, mostly allowing only single-family homes. This old-school approach is making it harder and more expensive for people to find a place to live in the city.
Neighbors and business advocates debated the noise impacts and community vibrancy of outdoor amplified music at Park Station Brewery on Park Street, prompting the council to require compliance with city noise standards.
The council is voting on purchasing new electric and hybrid police SUVs alongside policy updates and annual license plate reader data reports. This balances modern law enforcement tools with community oversight.
The city is evaluating new rules for shared utility billing in rental housing, considering options from stronger disclosure requirements to banning RUBS entirely in rent-controlled units to prevent unfair charges.
The city is updating its rules requiring developers to include affordable housing in new residential projects, which will shape future housing options and costs in Alameda.
Bayview Landing LP is proposing a temporary outdoor vehicle storage use at 1521 Buena Vista for a two-year interim period before the Encinal Terminals Master Plan gets underway, which includes demolishing two buildings and adding new entry infrastructure.
The city is planning physical changes and turning restrictions at Lincoln Avenue and Walnut Street to cut down on dangerous cut-through traffic and improve safety for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists.