# 2026 11-5 Historical Advisory Board

The City of Alameda Historical Advisory Board met on November 9, 2026 (identified in the meeting title as the November 5 meeting). The Board approved prior minutes 4–0 with one abstention, elected its chair and vice chair as a slate, and adopted the 2027 meeting calendar 5–0. No procurement, contract awards, or purchasing decisions were identified.

The main discussion was a study session on mature liquid amber trees and sidewalk conditions along Gibbons Drive. Staff described substantial sidewalk and curb damage, accessibility concerns, and a proposed corridor-wide management approach that would consider preservation alternatives before tree removal, with removal capped at 20% over five years. Public speakers urged stronger protection and historic designation, while Board members discussed accessibility, equitable citywide infrastructure priorities, public participation, and criteria for historic recognition. The Board took no action on the tree issue; a City Council discussion of a possible protective ordinance was tentatively scheduled for December 1, 2026.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Environment
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 09, 2026

### Sources
- [2026 11-5 Historical Advisory Board](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZ6n2qkRzFw) - City of Alameda