Historical Advisory Board Meeting

The City of Alameda Historical Advisory Board convened on June 5, 2026, to discuss the redevelopment and adaptive reuse of the former naval base area known as Alama Point. The meeting focused heavily on procurement-related planning, including feasibility studies conducted with consultants on zoning, density scenarios, and infrastructure needs. Key procurement topics included the challenges of financing historic building renovations, particularly Building 17, and the constraints imposed by the Navy conveyance agreement requiring developers to pay fees per market-rate housing unit, currently around $34,000 per unit. The board discussed strategies to provide flexibility in upcoming Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) to attract developers, balancing historic preservation with economic feasibility. They also addressed utility infrastructure concerns, especially water capacity managed by East Bay MUD, and the pursuit of federal grants for seawall design and soil stabilization. The board emphasized the importance of clear development priorities and community engagement to facilitate successful procurement and development outcomes. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but the discussions set the stage for future procurement activities related to redevelopment and infrastructure projects at Alama Point.