2020 Pavement Management Program – Street Repairs and Resurfacing

August 21, 2020 PROJECT NOTIFICATION 2020 Pavement Management Program – Street Repairs and Resurfacing (Hot Mix Asphalt Overlays and Base Repairs) The first phase of the City’s annual street repair and resurfacing project will begin soon in your neighborhood. The repair will take place in several phases, and not all on the same day. Construction will take place in the following order: Areas of poor pavement will be patched, Edges of the street will be ground down, Street will be

When in doubt, call Security (510) 865-0417

August 10, 2020 When in doubt, call Security (510) 865-0417 As talks continue nationwide about defunding various police departments, crime rises in its place.  In the Community of Harbor Bay Isle Owners’ Association, this last weekend was no exception.  That said, if you think you hear something (voices that are out of place, buzzing, anything) call Security.  It is the mission of CHBIOA Security to provide safer neighborhoods and prevent crime.  Security is not the police, so if you see

2020 Lagoon Lowering Dates

August 4, 2020 2020 Lagoon Lowering Dates The Community of Harbor Bay Isle has coordinated with the City of Alameda to lower both lagoon systems on the following dates: August 3 – 7, 2020 (with alternate/rain dates of August 10 – 14) September 14 – 18, 2020 (no alternate rain dates) This is an opportunity for all lagoon homeowners to inspect their docks and curb walls for any needed repair and maintenance; it will also allow any necessary clean up along

Segment of Park Street being reduced from 4-lanes to 2-lanes to increase space for physical distancing and outdoor dining and retail

July 8, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sarah Henry, Public Information Officer 510-747-4714 Segment of Park Street being reduced from 4-lanes to 2-lanes to increase space for physical distancing and outdoor dining and retail COVID-19 is changing most aspects of our lives. The City has been working throughout the pandemic to help keep our community safe and enhance the wellbeing of our island. Last month, the City Council approved the launch of the Commercial Streets program to create more space

AC Transit Proposed Service Reductions

July 7, 2020 AC Transit Proposed Service Reductions Due to Covid-19, AC Transit is considering a bus network redesign to reduce service levels by 15% to 30% to match expected reduced revenues, which will be discussed initially on Wednesday, July 8, at 5 p.m., as stated in the AC Transit Board Agenda item #6D here. Zoom meeting link https://actransit.zoom.us/j/95195950039 Phone (669) 900-6833 Webinar ID: 951 9595 0039 Submit eComment for Item #6D here   Timeline AC Transit staff is considering implementing the service reductions

City of Alameda – COVID-19 Community Update

June 23, 2020 COVID-19 Community Update As of this afternoon, there are 72 cases of COVID-19 in the City of Alameda, an increase of 17 cases, or more than 30%, since we posted on June 10. Alameda County has 5,140 cases, 78 hospitalizations, and 120 deaths (compared to 4,033 cases, 92 hospitalizations, and 105 deaths on June 10). The State of California has 183,073 cases and 5,580 deaths (compared to 136,191 cases and 4,776 deaths on June 10). The United States continues to lead the world in

Alameda-North Bay Farm Island Pipeline Crossings

Alameda-North Bay Farm Island Pipeline Crossings EBMUD is planning to construct three transmission pipelines (24-inch inner diameter) located within Alameda County in the Cities of Oakland and Alameda. Water service to the City of Alameda is provided by four existing underwater pipeline crossings at three separate locations between the City of Oakland, Alameda Island, and North Bay Farm Island. Failure of one of three existing crossing locations could lead to a reduction in the level of service for existing customers

Alameda County News & Information Update 4-29-20

Shelter In Place Orders Extended The seven Bay Area Public Health Officers who ordered a shelter in place in mid-March will extend the orders through May 31 while some restrictions are eased and tools to strengthen containment of COVID-19 are put into place. The social distancing intervention has slowed the increase of new cases and prevented the anticipated medical surge. As restrictions are eased, it is critical to ensure that growth of cases can be sufficiently contained to protect the

PRESS RELEASE: City launches Slow Streets Alameda to offer more space for physical distancing

April 27, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sarah Henry, Public Information Officer 510-747-4714 City launches Slow Streets Alameda to offer more space for physical distancing Alameda is joining cities across the Bay Area and country by implementing Slow Streets Alameda – a temporary “soft” closure of select streets to provide more space for physical distancing and physical activity for the duration of shelter in place order. As it is critical to maintain at least 6 feet of distance when exercising

The Apr/May/Jun 2020 Issue of The Gull’s Call is Out Now!

The Gull’s Call – Apr/May/Jun 2020 Click the cover to read the Jan/Feb/Mar 2020 issue of The Gull’s Call.

PRESS RELEASE: Alameda County releases dashboard with detailed information on COVID-19 cases, shows 18 cases in the City of Alameda

April 8, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sarah Henry, Public Information Officer 510-747-4714 Alameda County releases dashboard with detailed information on COVID-19 cases, shows 18 cases in the City of Alameda The Alameda County Public Health Department has published an online dashboard of COVID-19 cases displayed by city. The County (excluding Berkeley) shows 631 positive cases and 13 deaths. In the City of Alameda, the dashboard identifies 18 cases. This dashboard published today is a first iteration, and as more

City of Alameda – Weekly COVID-19 Update

Sunday, April 5, 2020 As of April 5, 2020, in the United States, cases of COVID-19 tripled from last week to 337,072 today, the most in any country in the world, with 9,619 deaths. Worldwide, there are 1,272,115 COVID-19 cases and 69,374 deaths. In California, there are 13,438 cases and 319 deaths. In Alameda County, there are 539 cases and 12 deaths. In this update: Wear masks in public Updated shelter in place order Assisting unsheltered neighbors Get emergency alerts