Meeting
Albany City Council
City Hall Council Chambers
1000 San Pablo Ave., Albany, CA 
Monday, May 20, 2024

AGENDA
Monday, May 20, 2024, 7:00 PM 
https://albanyca.zoom.us/s/87852424530
 
PUBLIC MEETING GUIDELINES
Albany City Council meetings are conducted in person at City Hall Council Chambers. As a courtesy, and technology permitting, members of the public may continue to participate virtually. However, the City cannot guarantee that the public’s access to teleconferencing technology will be uninterrupted, and technical difficulties may occur from time to time. Unless required by the Brown Act, City Council meetings will continue despite technical difficulties for participants using the teleconferencing option.
                                                                                                                              
1.
CALL TO ORDER / LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

“The City of Albany recognizes that we occupy the land originally protected by the Confederated Villages of Lisjan. We acknowledge the genocide that took place on these lands and must make strides to repay the moral debt that is owed to this indigenous people, specifically the Ohlone Tribe. We thank them for their contributions which have transformed our community, and will continue to bring forth growth and unity.  The City of Albany commits to sustaining ongoing relationships with the Tribe and together build a better future for all that now make this their home.”
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION, IF ANY
No public comment will be taken. 
4.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
4‑1.
Proclamation – Albany YMCA Director Mary D’Elias Retirement 
5.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
The City Manager provides verbal and/or written reports regarding matters of interest to the Council.
Information available on City website weekly eNews – https://www.albanyca.org/our-city/city-news.
6.
GOOD OF THE CITY / PUBLIC COMMENT
For persons desiring to address the City Council on an item that is not on the agenda. Please note that City policy limits each speaker up to three (3) minutes. The Mayor may reduce the time limit per speaker depending on the number of speakers.  The Brown Act limits the Council’s ability to take and/or discuss items that are not on the agenda; therefore, such items may be referred to staff for comment or to a future agenda.

Comments related to items appearing on the agenda are taken up at the time the City Council deliberates each action item. The Mayor will announce when the period for public comment is open on each agenda item.
7.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion.  By approval of the Consent Calendar, the staff recommendations will be adopted unless otherwise modified by the City Council.  There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council Member or a member of the audience requests removal of the items from the Consent Calendar.
7‑1.
Minutes – May 6, 2024
Staff Recommendation: Approve
7‑2.
Ratification of Payroll – Date Paid 5/3/2024: Net Amount $408,726.01, Taxes/Benefits/Deductions $440,177.75, Total Payroll $848,903.76
Staff Recommendation: Ratify
7‑3.
Ratification of Bills, Claims and Demands – Ratification of bills, claims and demands against the City of Albany in the amount of $670,769.92 (5/3/2024), $249,920.91 (5/10/2024)
Staff Recommendation: Ratify
7‑4.
Advisory Body Resignation:
  • Haadiyah Mohammed appointed by Mayor Miki resigned from the Climate Action Committee
Staff Recommendation: Information item
7‑5.
City Contractor Equal Pay Act Compliance Ordinance – Second Reading – Pass to Print
Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2024-01, amending Chapter 2 of the Albany Municipal Code by adding a new section entitled “City Contractor Equal Pay Act Compliance”
7‑6.
Annual State SB1/RMRA Project List Submittal for Funding by the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-29, authorizing staff to submit for re-listing the following proposed project to be funded in-part or solely with Fiscal Year 2024-25 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues:
  • Project Title: Marin Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project
  • Project Description: The project consists of rehabilitation of a main arterial street, including three-quarters of a mile of paving, curb ramps, bulbouts, drainage improvements, striping and signage improvements, bikeway improvements, and green infrastructure. This project is part of the Annual Street Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 21000).
  • Project Location: Marin Avenue between Cornell Avenue and Tulare Avenue (City Limits)
  • Estimated Project Schedule: Phase 1: Completed; Phase 2: Design Summer 2024, Advertisement Fall 2024,  Construction completion est. Fall 2025
  • Estimated Project Useful Life: approximately 30 years
7‑7.
Computer Courage Contract Extension for Information Technology Helpdesk Support Services
Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-30, authorizing the City Manager to execute a one-year contract extension with Computer Courage for information technology (IT) professional support services in an amount to no exceed $224,640
7‑8.
Recommendation from the Climate Action Committee for Electrification of the City Vehicle Fleet and Public Charging Infrastructure
Climate Action Committee Recommendation: 
  1. Require all city departments to prioritize electric vehicles when replacing any city vehicle, with the goal of replacing all non-emergency city vehicles with EV’s by FYE 2034, and to transition police pursuit and other emergency vehicles as viable EV options are available;
  2. Direct staff to develop plans for a capital improvement project for the next CIP cycle for installation of charging stations to serve the city vehicle fleet transition to EV’s;
  3. Direct staff to develop plans for a capital improvement project for the next CIP cycle for installation of public charging stations on Albany city properties
Staff Recommendation: That the Council provide direction to staff to:
  1. Evaluate the most effective manner to charge future City electric vehicles to ensure the City fleet meets or exceeds State electric vehicle requirements;
  2. Based on most effective charging infrastructure, develop and implement a fleet strategy that meets or exceeds State electric vehicle requirements; and
  3. Develop a strategy to expand charging capacity in partnership with service providers and private and public properties throughout the City
7‑9.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Albany and Albany Fire Fighters’ Association (AFFA), I.A.F.F. Local 5130
Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-32, approving the MOU between the City of Albany and AFFA
8.
PRESENTATION
8‑1.
Presentation from City of Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín and Council Member Sophie Hahn on Impacts of Alta Bates Hospital Closure
9.
PUBLIC HEARING
10.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10‑1.
Kains and Adams Bikeway Pilot Evaluation
Transportation Commission Recommendation: That the Council direct staff to prepare designs to implement the contraflow bicycle lane option (staff recommendation) for purposes of completing the Caltrans Active Transportation Program grant application and give serious consideration to options 1 (Existing Pilot configuration) and 2 (Two-way Through Traffic with Forced Right Turns) due to the Transportation commission’s uncertainty and out of respect for absent Commissioners

Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution 2024-33:
  1. Directing staff to prepare designs for a revised layout that includes: 1-way motor vehicle traffic, a contraflow bicycle lane, parallel parking, wayfinding signage, additional intersection treatments to facilitate safer crossings at all intersections, and additional measures to address vehicle volumes on the 700 and 800 block of Kains and the 900 block of Adams; and
  2. Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application for the Kains & Adams Bikeway to the California Active Transportation Program and enter into a funding agreement with Caltrans upon award of grant
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA):
The project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 “Existing Facilities” of the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public facilities, involving negligible or no expansion of existing use
10‑2.
Supplemental Business License Special Tax to Fund Tenant and Community Services
Council Members Jordan & Tiedemann Recommendation: That the Council direct staff to prepare a ballot measure instituting a supplemental business license special tax increment on rented residences to continue funding for several programs currently funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), most centrally the City’s emergency financial support program for tenants, and to fund rental code enforcement along with legal counsel for tenants and rental providers
11.
NEW BUSINESS
11‑1.
Authority for Appointing Officers/Directors and Organizing the City
Council Member Jordan Recommendation: That the Council direct staff to prepare a ballot measure amending the City Charter to provide the City Manager authority for appointing officers/directors, other than the City Attorney, and organizing the City
12.
COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS, COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS ON APPOINTED REPRESENTATION OF ALBANY, AND OTHER MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Council Subcommittees report, if they have met, and reports on any local, state or regional government meetings at which they have represented the City of Albany. Council members may provide reports on any meetings and/or community events and activities they have attended or plan to attend that they believe may be of interest to the Council, staff, or public. The Mayor may invite community members who represent Albany at such meetings to report as well.

A written report of meetings attended provided to staff is encouraged in advance of the posting of the Council agenda to include with the agenda materials. The Council shall have the authority to take action regarding any agendized written recommendations provided under this agenda category as needed.
 

City Council Appointed Representation Bodies		 Appointee Alternate
Alameda County Mayors’ Conference Miki López
Alameda County Transportation Commission Jordan Miki
Alameda County Waste Management Authority Hansen-Romero Jordan
Association of Bay Area Government Tiedemann Jordan
Ava Community Energy JPA Board Tiedemann López
East Bay Sports Field Recreational Authority JPA Hansen-Romero  Miki
Housing Authority of Alameda County McQuaid N/A
League of California Cities (East Bay) Miki López
Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District López N/A
Alameda County Library Advisory Commission Jordan Tiedemann
Rausser College of Natural Resources Dean’s Advisory Committee on the Gill Tract (DAC)  López  N/A
Police & Fire Pension Fund Board Miki Tiedemann
Alameda County Paratransit Advisory & Planning Committee (PAPCO) (vacant) N/A
13.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Members and City Manager note upcoming agenda items that may be of interest to the Council, staff, or public. Council Members may request that items be placed on a future agenda.  
14.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Information available on City website https://www.albanyca.org/our-city/city-calendar City Calendar web page and City eNews: https://www.albanyca.org/our-city/city-news. No public comment will be taken. 
Memorial Day - Monday, May 27, 2024 (City Offices Closed)
Upcoming City Meetings
 
1. Financial Advisory Committee Meeting, Tuesday, May 21, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
2. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, May 22, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
3. Transportation Commission Meeting, Thursday, May 23, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
4. City Council Meeting, Monday, June 3, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
15.
ADJOURNMENT

 
Per City Council Resolution No. 2021-13, no Council meeting shall continue past 10:30 p.m. unless a two-thirds majority of the Council votes to extend the meeting to discuss specified items; and any motion to extend the meeting beyond 10:30 p.m. shall include a list of specific agenda items to be covered. Any items not completed at a regularly scheduled Council meeting shall be continued to the next regular meeting or by a two-thirds majority vote of the Council to an adjourned regular meeting.

The Council agenda is posted for public inspection in advance of meetings at the City Hall, the Albany Community Center, and the Albany Senior Center. Agendas and supporting documents can also be found online at: www.albanyca.org. Supporting documents and any public comments received will be made available for public inspection online or via email request. If you have any questions pertaining to any agenda item or meeting procedure, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 1 (510) 528-5710 or [email protected].

Please note that if you provide your name and address when speaking before the City Council or submitted as part of your written public comment, the information will become part of the official public record, which will be posted online and subject to disclosure under the Public Records Act.

 
NOTICE

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge a decision of the City Council in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at a public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.

The decision of the City Council is final as of the date of its decision unless judicial review is initiated pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5. Any such petition for judicial review is subject to the provisions of California Code of Civil Procedure 1094.6.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and State Law, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administration Office 1 (510) 528-5710. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting where possible will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR 35.102.104 ADA Title II)”. Upon request, we will provide written agenda materials in appropriate alternate formats, of disability related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in public meetings. Please deliver a written request, including your name, mailing address, phone number and brief description of the requested materials and preferred alternative format or auxiliary aid or service at least two (2) days before the meeting where possible. Request should be sent to: [email protected] or City Clerk, 1000 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, CA  94706.

How to watch or listen to the meeting: 
1. Meetings are available to watch, listen, or participate virtually via Zoom webinar. Register for the meeting: https://albanyca.zoom.us/s/87852424530. To join by phone via Zoom, please call at the noticed meeting time 1 (669) 900-­9128. Webinar ID 878 5242 4530. Participant ID “#”.
2. Meetings are also streamed live on City website www.albanyca.org/meetings or on YouTube (www.YouTube.com/AlbanyKALB). Recording of the meetings are usually available for viewing 24 hours after the meeting.
3. Meetings are broadcast live and re­broadcast on local TV – Albany KALB Channel.
How to submit Public Comment:
1. Members of the public may attend City Council meetings in person at City Hall Council Chambers and request to speak during public comment period. 
2. Members of the public may submit comments in writing by emailing the City Council [email protected] with the agenda item number clearly identified in the subject line of the email. Comments may also be submitted by mail to City of Albany – Meeting Comments, 1000 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, CA 94706. All written comments received by 5 PM on the day of the meeting will be provided to the City Council before the meeting and posted on the website. Other written comments received after 5 PM will still be provided to the City Council and be included as part of the meeting record.
3. To comment by video conference, click the “Raise Your Hand” button to request to speak when public comment is being taken. You will be asked to unmute yourself when it is your turn to make your comment. After the allotted time, you will then be re-muted.
4. To comment by phone, you will “Raise Your Hand” by pressing *9 to request to speak when public comment is being taken. You will be asked to unmute yourself by pressing *6 when it is your turn to make your comment. You will be re-muted after the allotted time.