Sylvia Martinez

The agenda for this Board of Commissioners meeting included several procedural items, such as roll call, confirmation of AB2449 compliance for remote access, and commissioner recusals. Key discussion points revolved around the AB2449 requirements, including verbal disclosures for remote members regarding justification for remote access and disclosure of other individuals present at remote locations. The consent calendar covered the approval of minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting and the acceptance of several monthly reports: an overview report for the Housing Programs Department, an overview report for Property Operations, and a construction report for Linnet Corner.

The agenda for the regular meeting included compliance checks under AB2449 and director recusals. Key discussions involved accepting a report on the installation of gas meter seismic shutoff valves on multiple properties, where 243 meters lacking shutoff valves were identified across seven properties, and Nation Restoration Inc. was selected as the contractor for the installation. Another significant item was authorizing an amendment to the consultant services agreement with Novogradac & Company LLP for audit and tax services, increasing the maximum compensation by $100,000 to $412,500. The meeting also addressed the acceptance of Ex-Officio appointments for the upcoming calendar year.

The Board of Commissioners meeting agenda included compliance checks under AB2449, commissioner recusals, and acceptance of the agenda order. Consent items covered approving updates to the Investment Policy, appointing new signatories for the California Asset Management Program (CAMP), accepting a waiver of potential conflict for Goldfarb & Lipman LLP regarding Park Alameda, and authorizing amendments to consultant services agreements with AppleOne, Inc. for staffing, Adsphere, Inc. for printing/mailing, Novogradac & Company LLP for audit/tax services, and TK Elevator for maintenance services. The Board also accepted a report on gas meter seismic shutoff valves. Main agenda items included a presentation on the agency's 85th Anniversary Celebration and recognition of staff and partners, rescinding and adopting a new Local Agency Investment Fund Resolution, and personnel/administrative approvals such as electing the Chair and Vice Chair for 2025-2026. Additionally, the Board approved a revised Schedule of Authorized Positions and Pay Schedule, approved a correction to the May 21, 2025 minutes, approved an amended contract with Quadel Consulting & Training LLC for recertification services, approved an increased contract amendment with the Law Offices of Shelley S. Buchanan for eviction services, and authorized separate contracts with Sierra Roofing & Solar for roofing services at two locations.

The meeting agenda included administrative items such as the Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call, AB2449 Compliance confirmation, Director Recusals, and approval of the meeting agenda itself. The session also featured a Public Comment period for non-agenda items. The Consent Calendar covered several financial reports, including the quarterly property financials for entities owned by the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda (AHA), Alameda Affordable Housing Corporation (AAHC), and Island City Development (ICD) for the period ending September 30, 2025. Additionally, the Board planned to accept reports on the Budgets for the FPI-Managed Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Sites, and the Annual Operating Budgets for LIHTC properties Lakehurst and Mosley, L.P. (Estuary I) and Mabuhay and Lakehurst, L.P. (Linnet Corner) for Fiscal Year and Calendar Year 2026.

This Streamlined Annual PHA Plan for the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda details its operations, programs, and services, outlining its mission, goals, and objectives for serving low-, very low-, and extremely low-income families. Key strategic pillars include expanding and preserving affordable housing, enhancing the quality of life for residents and voucher participants, improving agency operations through effective and efficient resource utilization, and recruiting, retaining, and advancing qualified staff.