September 28, 2022

• Upcoming late-night tube closures
• Transportation projects -- share your feedback!
• City Hall West landscaping -- take a survey!
• Housing Element update
• ACI's new curbside clean-up program
• COVID-19 Update
• Current City Job Openings
• City Council Meeting: October 4
• October Meetings & Events

Upcoming late-night tube closures

Caltrans will resurface portions of Webster Street in October, which require the following late-night tube closures:

• October 4, 5, 6, & 13: Webster Tube (entering Alameda) closed 10pm-5am
• Friday, October 14: Webster Tube (entering Alameda) closed 11:59pm-7am
• Friday, October 7: Posey Tube (leaving Alameda) closed 11:59pm-7am
• October 10, 11, & 12: Posey Tube (leaving Alameda) closed 10pm-5am

Transportation projects -- share your feedback!

The draft Active Transportation Plan will be released on Monday, October 3. The plan includes priority pedestrian improvements and an all-ages and abilities bicycle network, and will inform bicycle and pedestrian planning for years to come. Mark your calendars for the following engagement events:

• Oct 5 Virtual Workshop
• Oct 16 In-Person Open House
• Oct 20 Transportation Commission Special Meeting

The City is is also seeking feedback on draft concepts for the following projects:

• Clement Avenue Extension/Tilden Way uses the abandoned railroad right-of-way to extend the Cross Alameda Trail between Broadway and the Miller-Sweeney (Fruitvale) Bridge and includes improvements to the Tilden/Blanding/Fernside intersection (meetings October 11 & 13). 
• Lincoln Avenue/Marshall Way/Pacific Avenue between Alameda Point at Main Street/Central Avenue and Broadway is a high priority for safety and mobility improvements (meetings Oct 25 & 27). 

City Hall West landscaping -- take a survey!

Now that City Hall's lawn has been replaced with drought tolerant landscape using Bay Friendly standards, it’s time for City Hall West to do the same. Please review the draft concept, plant palette, and take a survey. Construction is anticipated to begin in December and be complete in the spring of 2023. 

Photo of City Hall before and after lawn replacement with drought tolerant landscaping

Housing Element update

The Planning Board held a public hearing on September 26 and unanimously recommended that the City Council adopt the Draft Housing Element 2023-2031 and related zoning amendments. These recommendations are based on extensive public engagement over the past two years with more than 25 public meetings with various City boards and commissions and community groups. Additionally, in late August, the City received a letter from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) stating that the Draft Housing Element is in compliance with state law provided that the housing programs, including zoning amendments, are adopted and implemented. The final draft Housing Element will be presented to the City Council in November.

ACI's new curbside clean-up program

Beginning this month, ACI started phasing out the 2 cubic yard dumpster bags for annual clean ups and began their new program of accepting up to 3 cubic yards of material and 3 large bulky items placed loose curbside. Schedule your annual clean up today! 

COVID-19 Update

Alameda residents can schedule appointments at local pharmacies to receive the new, free COVID-19 updated booster vaccination. See this helpful schedule to understand when you should receive your bivalent booster – which increases immunity against the original coronavirus strain while also protecting against the newer Omicron subvariants. 

Current City Job Openings

Current openings include permit technician, clean water program specialist, Senior Librarian, part-time administrative and maintenance jobs, and more.

City Council Meeting: October 4

Alameda City Council meetings are conducted virtually with Councilmembers attending via teleconference. The City allows public participation via Zoom. Here's what's on the October 4 regular agenda:

• Continue to allow City meetings to be conducted via teleconference
• Proceed with the Grand Street resurfacing and safety improvement
  project final concept plan
• 36-month lease with Kai Concepts for Building 168 at Alameda Point
• Adopt the Equitable Building Decarbonization Plan
• Update on the Alameda Community Assessment Response and Engagement (CARE) Team

October Meetings & Events

• October 1 EV & Ebike Expo at South Shore Center
• October 2-10 Fleet Week 2022 with air show performers based at the Oakland International Airport
  • The Blue Angels arrive Sunday, October 2, at 6pm
  • The Fleet Week air show is scheduled October 7-9, starting at 10am 
  • The Blue Angels depart Monday, October 10, between 9-10am 
• October 8 Lotería! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on Saturday, October 8, from 1-3pm in the Stafford Community Room in the Main Library, 1550 Oak Street
  • Lotería is a traditional Mexican game of chance, similar to bingo, but using traditional images on a deck of cards. There will be prizes, free bilingual children books, and complementary treats (conchitas and champurrado) while supplies last. 
• October 8 Alameda Pride in the Park, 1-5pm at Chochenyo Park
  • This family-friendly event will feature live music, vendors, food, beer & wine, and children’s activities.
• October 28 Annual Teen Haunted House at South Shore Center
• Click here for a calendar of all City Council and City Board and Commission meetings
• Click here to view events at the Alameda Free Library

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