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City Council Meeting
Wednesday, Jun 3, 2026
Alameda City Council Approves Mid-Cycle Budget Adjustments, Workforce Changes Amid Financial Concerns
The City Council reviewed and adopted mid-cycle changes to the city budget for fiscal years 2026-2027, including operating budget amendments for the rent program and workforce changes. The general fund budget is set at $159 million for expenditures and $158 million for revenue. The budget accounts for an increased cost of $5 million for the aquatic center construction bid, projecting an ending residual fund balance of $9.7 million with this increase included. The city's financial position is stable but tight, with expenditures beginning to outpace revenues. The council also approved dipping into trust funds (OPEB and pension) to cover shortfalls, a move that drew some concern from council members about long-term financial stability. Workforce changes included converting some full-time positions to part-time equivalents and adding a parking technician position. The council also discussed potential impacts of a statewide ballot measure that could affect charter cities' ability to collect transfer tax, potentially leading to a $10-$18 million loss to the general fund.
Alameda Approves Reduced Parking for Aquatic Center, Prioritizes Shared Use and Alternative Transportation
The City Council approved a parking action plan for the new Aquatic Center, opting for a smaller 50-space on-site parking lot instead of the originally proposed 67 spaces. This decision prioritizes shared parking agreements with the College of Alameda (126 evening/weekend spaces and 10 daytime employee spaces) and potential agreements with Blue Rise Ventures for an additional 25-35 unrestricted overflow spaces. The plan includes time-limited parking (90 minutes to 2 hours) during weekdays and incentives for alternative transportation, such as a 5% discount for public transit users and enhanced bike parking (110 spaces, including cargo bike lockers). Paid parking and residential parking permits were discussed but deferred for future consideration after data is collected on the center's usage. The council also decided against paving additional areas for parking, favoring vegetated spaces and preserving open areas like Gene Sweeney Park. Councilmember Desa voted no, expressing concern about reliance on short-term license agreements for off-site parking and preferring the 67-space configuration.
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