Meeting
Albany City Council
1000 San Pablo Avenue
Albany, CA 94706
Monday, May 02, 2022

SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, May 02, 2022
6:00 PM – Special Meeting
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting
 
UPDATED PUBLIC MEETING GUIDELINES
Albany City Council meetings are conducted in person at City Hall Council Chambers and include options for remote/virtual public participation. As a courtesy, and technology permitting, members of the public may continue to comment virtually via Zoom. 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.

How to watch or listen to the meeting remotely: 
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3. Meetings are broadcast live and re-broadcast 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 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 with the agenda. Other written comments received after 5 PM that address an item on the agenda will still be provided to the City Council and be included as part of the meeting record. 
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SPECIAL MEETING - OPEN SESSION: 6:00 PM
1.
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
2.
STUDY SESSION
2‑1.
Annual Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax Study Session
Staff recommendation: that the Council:
  1. Receive a status update on FY2022 funded programs
  2. Conduct a study session to receive input and recommendations for the expenditure of FY2023 proceeds from the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax
  3. Provide a preliminary prioritization of items to be funded with the tax proceeds in FY2023
3.
ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL MEETING - OPEN SESSION
REGULAR MEETING: 7:00 PM
1.
CALL TO ORDER

The following Land Acknowledgement Statement shall be read at the beginning of each City Council meeting and Advisory Body meeting per Albany City Council Minute Action, November 15, 2021.
 
“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 – Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
4‑2.
Proclamation – Older Americans Month
4‑3.
Proclamation – National Police Week and Peace Officers’ Memorial Day
4‑4.
Proclamation – Public Service Recognition Week
5.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
The City Manager provides verbal and/or written reports regarding matters of interest to the Council.
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 are normally 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 – April 18, 2022
Staff recommendation: Approve
7‑2.
Ratification of Payroll – Date Paid 4/22/2022: Net Amount $345,372.20, Taxes/Benefits/Deductions $362,752.23, Total Payroll $708,124.43.43
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 $602,854.53 (4/15/2022), $59,040.22 (4/22/2022)
Staff recommendation: Ratify
7‑4.
Proclamation – Affordable Housing Month
Council Member McQuaid recommendation: that Council approve the Proclamation in recognition of Affordable housing Month
7‑5.
Proclamation – Mental Health Month
Council Member McQuaid recommendation: that the Council approve the Proclamation in recognition of Mental Health Month
7‑6.
Assembly Bill (AB) 481 Compliance – Second Reading, Pass to Print
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2022-02, approving a Military Equipment Use Policy pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 481 – Second Reading, Pass to Print
7‑7.
Annual Sidewalk Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 22000) – Approve Call for Bids for Sidewalk Repair Phase 5 (C22-14)
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-38, authorizing the City Manager to approve a Call for Bids for Phase 5 of the Annual Sidewalk Rehabilitation Project, Contract No. C22-14
7‑8.
Annual Sewer Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 32000), 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project – UPRR/USDA CIPP Lining (Contract No. C21-35), Approval of Contract Change Order No. 1 
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-39, authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C21-35 in the not-to-exceed amount of $754,531.20 using funds previously appropriated as part of the City’s Annual Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 32000)
7‑9.
Approval of Temporary Street Closures for Juneteenth Celebration, July 4th Events, and the Solano Stroll
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-40, authorizing for a period of three years, the closure of: (1) a portion of the 800 block of Masonic Avenue for the City’s Juneteenth Celebration; and (2) Buchanan Street west of I-80/I-580, and a portion of Hillside Avenue and Taft Street west of Cerrito Street for July 4th related traffic control; and (3) Solano Avenue between San Pablo Avenue and the eastern City limit for the Solano Stroll
8.
PRESENTATION
8‑1.
Status Report Regarding the Albany Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2019/20 through 2023/24
Staff recommendation: that the Council receive a presentation from staff regarding the status of programs and projects designated for implementation as part of the City’s current Capital Improvement Plan
8‑2.
Albany Hill Eucalyptus Project (CIP No. 41015): Project Status Update and Authorization to Submit Application for California Coastal Conservancy Wildfire Resilience Program
Staff recommendation: that the Council receive a presentation on the status of the Albany Hill Eucalyptus Project and adopt Resolution No. 2022-41:
  1. Authorizing staff to submit an application to the Coastal Conservancy for a Wildfire Resilience Grant in the amount of $230,000 for the Albany Hill Eucalyptus Project (CIP No. 41015) and associated activities; and
  2. If awarded, authorizing the City Manager to execute the grant agreement and appropriate the grant funding towards the project, which will be provided to the City on a reimbursement basis for work performed
9.
PUBLIC HEARING
10.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10‑1.
Amendment of the Resolution Establishing Policing Commission
Staff recommendation: that the Council:
  1. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-31, amending Resolution No. 2021-100 establishing Albany Policing Commission; and
  2. Direct staff to initiate the call for applications for the Policing Commission with all appointments made by the City Council and the Board of Education subject to ratification by the City Council
10‑2.
Shuumi Land Tax
Council Ad Hoc Committee recommendation: that the Council direct staff to work with the Sogorea Te’ Land Trust, to prepare a budget proposal for the City to formally incorporate annual payment of the Shuumi Land Tax this year and in the future to be funded via either:
       a. A reallocation of existing funds
       b. A ballot measure to institute an annual real property tax or property transfer tax
11.
NEW BUSINESS
11‑1.
Request from Social & Economic Justice Commission (SEJC) Regarding Aging in Place Recommendations
Social & Economic Justice Commission recommendation: that the Council approve the following measures:
  1. That Albany join the Network of Age Friendly Communities
  2. That Albany take account of the effect on seniors of changes in infrastructure related to access to outdoor spaces and buildings, transportation, housing, social participation, respect and social inclusion, work and civic engagement, communication and information, community and health services
  3. That Council establish a senior advisory committee to work with staff on a livability assessment and to advise staff and Council members on issues related to senior friendly infrastructure and services
  4. That the City conduct a campaign during Older American’s Month to acquaint people with the Senior Center
Staff recommendation: that the Council review the recommendations from Social & Economic Justice Commission and provide feedback and direction
11‑2.
Waiving Candidate’s Statement Fee
Mayor Jordan recommendation: that the Council direct staff to prepare an amendment to the Master Fee Schedule, waiving the fee for printing of a candidate’s statement in the Voter Information Guide.
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 Council Members provide 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 citizens who represent Albany at such meetings to report as well.

Council Members are encouraged to provide staff with links and/or a written report of meetings attended 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 Jordan Tiedemann
Alameda County Transportation Commission Nason Jordan
Alameda County Waste Management Authority Jordan Nason
Association of Bay Area Government Gary Tiedemann
East Bay Community Energy JPA Board Tiedemann Jordan
East Bay Sports Field Recreational Authority JPA Nason Gary
Housing Authority of Alameda County McQuaid N/A
League of California Cities (East Bay) McQuaid Tiedemann
Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District Jordan N/A
Alameda County Library Advisory Commission Gary (vacant)
Alta Bates Hospital Task Force McQuaid/Nason N/A
Rausser College of Natural Resources Dean’s Advisory Committee on the Gill Tract (DAC) Gary N/A
City/AUSD/UC - 2X2X2 Jordan/Tiedemann N/A
Police & Fire Pension Fund Board Jordan McQuaid
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. No public comment will be taken. 
Upcoming City Events – please check on City website www.albanyca.org under City Calendar web page for up-to-date information
Upcoming City Meetings
 
1. Social & Economic Justice Commission Meeting, Tuesday, May 3, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
2. Financial Advisory Committee Meeting, Wednesday, May 4, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
3. Economic Development Committee Meeting, Thursday, May 5, 5:00 PM, Virtual meeting via phone/video conferencing
4. Arts Committee Meeting, Monday, May 9, 7:00 PM, Virtual meeting via phone/video conferencing
5. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, May 11, 7:00 PM, Virtual meeting via phone/video conferencing
6. Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission Meeting, Thursday, May 12, 7:00 PM, Virtual meeting via phone/video conferencing
7. City Council Meeting, Monday, May 16, 7:00 PM, in-person meeting at Albany City Hall Council Chambers. Members of the public may join meeting in person  or virtually.
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.

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