Alamedans gathered to celebrate messages of resilience and solidarity during the second Annual Filipino Island Fest on Saturday, October 4. Vicky Nguyen reports that an estimated 20,000 people attended the festival, doubling its attendance numbers from its inaugural event last year. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/tens-of-thousands-of-attendees-party-at-filipino-island-fest/

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On December 17, City Council officially recognized Trish Herrera Spencer’s and Malia Vella’s years of service at their final meeting as Councilmembers. Karin K. Jensen highlights their accomplishments during their time serving Alameda. https://alamedapost.com/news/city-council-recognizes-herrera-spencers-vellas-years-service/

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On December 3, City Council approved the Social Service Human Relations Board’s housing and community development needs statement for the coming fiscal year’s Community Development Block Grant Action Plan. Karin K. Jensen explains how Block Grant funding serves community needs.

https://alamedapost.com/news/council-approves-community-development-needs-statement/

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At the meeting on November 6, Ken Der reports City Council expressed concerns that the proposed expansion to the Oakland Airport will lead to additional flights over the city, while the admonishment of Trish Herrera Spencer was dropped without a vote.

https://alamedapost.com/news/council-hears-oak-airport-expansion-herrera-spencer-admonishment/

#alameda #CityCouncil #MaliaVella #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #OaklandAirport #PortOfOakland #TonyDaysog #TracyJensen #TrishHerreraSpencer

Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft and Councilmember Malia Vella have requested a referral on the November 6 City Council agenda to consider an adoption of a resolution to admonish City Councilmember Trish Herrera Spencer. Kelsey Goeres shares the possible next steps and a copy of the full resolution.

https://alamedapost.com/news/city-council-consider-adoption-resolution-admonish-trish-herrera-spencer/

#alameda #CityCouncil #MaliaVella #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #TrishHerreraSpencer

Karin K. Jensen reports on updates and revisions heard at Alameda City Council to the CARP (Climate Action and Resiliency) and ZWIP (Zero Waste Implementation) plans this week including expanded EV charging capabilities.

https://alamedapost.com/news/city-council-holds-study-session-for-carp-and-zwip-updates/

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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/

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After robust public comment on the designs for the new Aquatic Center, City Council voted for a 30-meter pool and an activity pool, rather than a single 50-meter pool. Karin K. Jensen also reports that Council voted to keep most Slow Street barricades until later Neighborhood Greenway development.

https://alamedapost.com/news/council-approves-30-meter-activity-pools-aquatic-center/

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Five people are competing for two four-year terms on Alameda’s City Council in this November's election. After reaching out to the candidates for more information about their campaigns, Adam Gillitt summarizes their answers.

https://alamedapost.com/news/five-vie-two-council-seats-november/

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City Council held a study session to explore the challenging economic realities of new housing construction. "Inflation, increased labor and insurance costs, high interest rates, and limited capital have almost entirely halted new multifamily housing construction," explains Karin K. Jensen.

https://alamedapost.com/news/council-explores-challenging-economics-new-housing/

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City Council reviewed the past year’s economic accomplishments and discussed plans for the future, largely focused on Alameda Point's development. Karin K. Jensen reports the City also terminated Five Keys' contract to manage Dignity Village due to their alleged financial misconduct.

https://alamedapost.com/news/council-considers-economic-strategy-replaces-dignity-village-management/

#alameda #AlamedaPoint #AlamedaPolice #apd #CityCouncil #DignityVillage #DignityMoves #FiveKeys #GuaranteedBasicIncome #MaliaVella #MarilynEzzyAshcraft

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

At a bustling meeting, Karin K. Jensen reports that City Council plans for a new library at Alameda Point, approves Estuary Park Phase 2, approves a citywide accessibility transition plan, and repeals natural gas ban for new construction.

https://alamedapost.com/news/council-meeting-new-library-park-plans/

#alameda #AlamedaPoint #CityCouncil #CityOfAlameda #EstuaryPark #MaliaVella #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #reshap #TonyDaysog #TracyJensen #TrishHerreraSpencer

Alameda City Council votes to cancel University of Washington cloud brightening experiment on the USS Hornet due to lease violation and community concerns. Ken Der has the whole story.

https://alamedapost.com/news/council-votes-unanimously-end-climate-experiment/

#alameda #CityCouncil #CityOfAlameda #ClimateChange #MaliaVella #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #science #TrishHerreraSpencer #UssHornet

City Council authorized the purchase of drones and a policy governing their use, accepted the annual military equipment report for the APD, and approved a permit to allow Natel Energy to perform outdoor research and development at Alameda Point, Karin K. Jensen reports.

https://alamedapost.com/news/council-approves-controversial-apd-drones-natel-research-facility/

#alameda #AlamedaPolice #apd #CityCouncil #MaliaVella #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #NatelEnergy #NishantJoshi #TonyDaysog #TracyJensen #TrishHerreraSpencer

On May 21, City Council decided the park at Alameda Marina will be named Svendsen Maritime Park in honor of longtime and beloved Alameda business owner and community member Svend Svendsen. Karin K. Jensen reports on the meeting.

https://alamedapost.com/news/new-park-honor-beloved-alameda-business-owner-svend-svendsen/

#alameda #AlamedaMarina #AlamedaParks #CityCouncil #estuary #MaliaVella #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #SanFranciscoBayTrail #TonyDaysog #TrishHerreraSpencer #YibinShen

Reyla Graber writes to express her disappointment with City Council's recent decision concerning animal testing on City-owned property.

https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/letter-city-council-decision-on-animal-testing-ordinance-a-disappointment/

#alameda #AnimalTesting #CityOfAlameda #LetterToTheEditor #MaliaVella #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #TonyDaysog #TracyJensen #TrishHerreraSpencer

City Council narrowly approved a ban on animal testing or experimentation on property owned or controlled by the City of Alameda, with some notable exceptions. Karin K. Jensen details the steps that led to this decision and reports that critics say the ban mostly maintains the status quo.

https://alamedapost.com/news/council-approves-narrow-animal-testing-ban/

#alameda #AlamedaPoint #AnimalTesting #CityCouncil #MaliaVella #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #TonyDaysog #TracyJensen #TrishHerreraSpencer