2026 09 01 City Council Meeting

The City of Alameda held a City Council meeting on September 1, 2026, which included a closed session focused on real property negotiations involving several Delaware corporations and lease terms for properties at Alameda Point. The council provided direction but took no votes in closed session. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the Stardust Gardens affordable housing project at Alameda Point. Staff recommended providing a commitment letter to Midpen Housing for operating subsidies to support the project, which is critical for replacing dilapidated supportive housing and enabling related infrastructure and redevelopment projects. Public comments and council discussions highlighted the complexity of funding, regulatory compliance, and the need for collaboration between the city and the Alameda Housing Authority. The council unanimously approved a motion to authorize the city manager to finalize a commitment letter with flexibility for other funding sources and to report regularly on progress. Additionally, the council approved lease amendments for existing tenants at Alameda Point, including a six-month extension with renewal options for a marine operations tenant and a third lease amendment for Faction Brewing Company, which included a repayment plan for deferred rent. The meeting also addressed emergency preparedness improvements in response to a civil grand jury report, with the council approving the city manager's response and plans for enhanced community training and communication. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on housing development, lease management, and emergency preparedness initiatives with several motions passed to support these efforts.