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Council unanimously directs staff to research a vacancy fee targeting large vacant anchor stores like grocery stores and pharmacies at shopping centers.
Why it matters: The prolonged vacancy at Harbor Bay Landing has galvanized hundreds of residents; a vacancy fee would give the city a new enforcement tool against commercial blight.
Council codifies the rent program's existing policy requiring landlords to pay relocation when tenants are displaced by invalid eviction notices.
Why it matters: About 10-20 invalid eviction notices occur annually; this closes a legal loophole that left displaced tenants without guaranteed relocation assistance.
Council introduces an ordinance implementing AB 1033 to allow accessory dwelling units to be sold as condominiums, expanding homeownership options.
Why it matters: With median home prices out of reach for many, ADU condos offer a new affordable entry point; Alameda already issues about 50 ADU permits per year.
Council introduces an ordinance restricting short-term rentals to primary residences while grandfathering existing operators with at least one year of operation.
Why it matters: Alameda had no STR regulations despite statewide housing pressures; the ordinance aims to preserve rental housing stock while avoiding disruption to existing operators.
AC Transit presents its projected $200 million deficit and contingency plan that would eliminate Line 19 and reduce service on several Alameda routes without new funding.
Why it matters: Alameda's transit-dependent riders and transit-oriented development plans at Alameda Point face serious disruption if SB 63 fails and service cuts take effect June 2027.
Council approves a one-year $186,000 agreement for community-based social marketing to increase multi-family use of bulky pickup services and reduce illegal dumping.
Why it matters: Multi-family residents underuse free bulky pickup services, contributing to illegal dumping; the program also builds staff capacity for future SB 1383 compliance outreach.
City agrees its emergency operations plan update was overdue but pushes back on recommendations to eliminate the disaster registry and notes after-action reports already required.
Why it matters: Alameda's island geography makes emergency preparedness critical; the city will launch community disaster training workshops starting October 17 in partnership with Supervisor Tam.
Council unanimously approved a $1M/year bridge subsidy for the 80-unit Stardust Gardens supportive housing project after the Housing Authority declined to commit federal vouchers.
Why it matters: Without this backup funding, 810 planned housing units, $60M in secured grants, and a $7M ferry electrification award are at risk — and Alameda falls further behind its state-mandated housing goals.
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