City Council approved traffic calming improvements in the area around Gibbons Drive, including speed humps and roundabouts. Karin K. Jensen reports that Council delayed a decision about a pilot left-turn restriction from Gibbons Drive onto High Street following "intense neighborhood opposition." https://alamedapost.com/news/gibbons-neighborhood-traffic-calming-approved-decision-delayed-turn-restriction/

#alameda #CityCouncil #GibbonsDrive #GregBoller #JenniferOtt #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #TonyDaysog #TracyJensen

A series of laws passed by the California state legislature to fast-track affordable housing may underpin some huge changes on Bay Farm Island. David Boitano attends an overflowing community meeting where Alameda officials talked with concerned homeowners about the future of Harbor Bay Landing. https://alamedapost.com/news/concerned-homeowners-press-more-information-harbor-bay-landing-proposal/

#alameda #AllenTai #BayFarmIsland #GregBoller #HarborBayLanding #JenniferOtt

Alameda City Manager Jennifer Ott announced she is leaving her position with the City in December to return to Hayward to serve as their City Manager. She previously worked for the City of Hayward from 2018-2022. Photo by Maurice Ramirez. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-city-manager-jennifer-ott-departs-for-hayward/

#alameda #CityManager #CityOfHayward #JenniferOtt #MarilynEzzyAshcraft

On May 20, City Council received a report highlighting Alameda’s generally healthy staffing and efficient hiring practices. The report also focused on staffing needs for police. "Specialized police units are understaffed, with traffic enforcement having zero officers," reports Karin K. Jensen. https://alamedapost.com/news/council-receives-positive-staffing-report-with-one-exception/

#alameda #AlamedaPolice #AlamedaPoliceOfficersAssociation #apd #GregBoller #JenniferOtt #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #MichelePryor #TonyDaysog #TracyJensen

Pacific Fusion, a clean energy startup, has identified Alameda Point as a potential site to build a new 12-acre headquarters facility to advance nuclear fusion research and development. Ken Der attends a town hall meeting on May 1 to see what City representatives and community members think. https://alamedapost.com/news/nuclear-fusion-facility-proposal-sparks-community-reaction/

#alameda #AlamedaPoint #CityOfAlameda #GregBoller #JenniferOtt #PacificFusion #TracyJensen

Vicky Nguyen reports from the State of the City event held March 20, 2025, where Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft warned of upcoming fiscal challenges. State Sen. Jesse Arreguín and City department heads also spoke. Photo by Maurice Ramirez. https://alamedapost.com/news/mayor-predicts-deficits-during-state-of-the-city-address/

#AbbyThorneLyman #alameda #AllenTai #JenniferOtt #JesseArreguín #MadlenSaddik #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #NickLuby #NishantJoshi #penumbra #StateOfTheCity

A comprehensive Settlement Agreement with the City that includes an improved noise management plan, along with addressing other community concerns surrounding Oakland Airport’s Terminal Modernization and Development Project, has been unanimously approved. https://alamedapost.com/news/noise-settlement-agreement-reached-oakland-airport/

#alameda #CityCouncil #JenniferOtt #OaklandAirport #PortOfOakland #TerminalModernizationAndDevelopmentProject

On October 1, City Council held a study session on development strategies for the Enterprise District, an Alameda Point zone envisioned for job generation. "The City plans an aggressive marketing campaign, including direct outreach to businesses," reports Karin K. Jensen.

https://alamedapost.com/news/council-studies-development-strategies-alameda-point-enterprise-district/

#alameda #AlamedaPoint #CityCouncil #CityOfAlameda #JenniferOtt #MaliaVella #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #PoseyTube #SeaplaneLagoon #TonyDaysog #TracyJensen #TrishHerreraSpencer

At the July 2 meeting, Alameda City Council voted against placing a $150 million infrastructure bond measure on the ballot, despite public support. Vicky Nguyen reports they also passed amendments to City policy restricting investment in "fossil fuels and weapons of any kind."

https://alamedapost.com/news/mayor-ashcraft-decries-the-tyranny-of-the-minority/

#alameda #CityCouncil #JenniferOtt #MaliaVella #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #PublicSafety #SeaLevelRise #TonyDaysog #TracyJensen #TrishHerreraSpencer

On May 7, City Council received an update on the City’s approach to preventing and enforcing unpermitted sideshow events at Alameda Point. Karin K. Jensen relays the multi-faceted strategies and reports that the Council would like to further explore the purchase of drones to be used by APD.

https://alamedapost.com/news/how-the-city-is-preventing-sideshows-and-plans-to-step-up-enforcement/

#afd #alameda #AlamedaFireDepartment #AlamedaPoint #AlamedaPolice #apd #CityCouncil #JenniferOtt #SeaplaneLagoon #UssHornet

The City of Alameda welcomes Abigail Thorne-Lyman as the new Director of the Base Reuse and Economic Development Department. With more than two decades of experience in real estate and economic development, she brings a wealth of expertise to assist in the cultivation of Alameda Point.

https://alamedapost.com/news/abigail-thorne-lyman-named-new-base-reuse-director/

#AbigailThorneLyman #alameda #AlamedaPoint #BaseReuseAndEconomicDevelopmentDepartment #CityOfAlameda #CommunityDevelopmentDepartment #JenniferOtt

Alameda welcomes Justin Long as ARPD's new Director! As a highly skilled parks and recreation professional and a landscape architect, Long brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role.

https://alamedapost.com/news/justin-long-selected-as-new-arpd-director/

#arpd #parks #alameda #JustinLong #JenniferOtt #AlamedaParks

Photos by Maurice Ramirez from the State of the City 2023 event held Thursday, March 30, 2023 aboard the USS Hornet, hosted by the Alameda Chamber and Economic Alliance.

https://alamedapost.com/news/state-of-the-city-2023-in-photos/

#Alameda #MiaBonta #USSHornet #JenniferOtt #MadlenSaddik #CityOfAlameda #StateOfTheCity #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #AlamedaChamberAndEconomicAlliance

Alameda's long-time director of Recreation and Parks, Amy Wooldridge, was appointed Assistant City Manager by new Alameda City Manager Jennifer Ott today.

https://alamedapost.com/news/wooldridge-appointed-assistant-city-manager/

#ARPD #Alameda #CityManager #JenniferOtt #AmyWooldridge #AssistantCityManager