Albany City Council
Virtual Meeting
Albany, CA 94706
Monday, March 07, 2022
SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
AMENDED
Monday, March 07, 2022
6:30 PM – Special Meeting
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting
COVID19 NOTICE – PUBLIC MEETING GUIDELINES
Consistent with California Assembly Bill 361, given the proclaimed state of emergency and the Alameda County Health Care Services Agency Director’s recommendation for continued social distancing for public meetings, which is also consistent with CalOSHA requirements for social distancing, the City Council will be participating in City Council meetings via phone/video conferencing. The public is invited to participate via the methods below:
How to watch or listen to the meeting:
1. Meetings are streamed live and recorded for viewing on City website www.albanyca.org/meetings or on YouTube (www.YouTube.com/AlbanyKALB)
2. To observe the meeting by video conference, please go to https://zoom.us/s/97970114482.
3. To listen to the meeting by phone, please call 1 (669) 9009128, then enter Webinar ID 979 7011 4482, follow by #. When asked for a participant ID, press # again.
How to submit Public Comment:
1. 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. Other written comments received after 5 PM will still be provided to the City Council and be included as part of the meeting record.
2. To comment by video conference, click the “Raise Your Hand” button to request to speak during public comment period. You will be asked to unmute yourself when it is your turn to make your comment. After the allotted time, you will then be remuted.
3. To comment by phone, you will “Raise Your Hand” by pressing *9 to request to speak during public comment period. When it is your turn to make your comment, you will be asked to unmute yourself by pressing *6. You will be remuted after the allotted time.
SPECIAL MEETING CLOSED SESSION: 6:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
2. CLOSED SESSION
2‑1. Conference with Real Property Negotiation
Government Code section 54956.8
Property: Maintenance Easement for Existing Cross on a Portion of Albany Hill Park located on west side of the 700 block of Taft Street, APN 066275404003
Agency Negotiators: Scott Ditfurth, City Attorney’s Office Negotiating Parties: Bob Nichols, Attorney for Albany Lions Club, Lions International
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
2‑2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Initiation of Litigation – (1 Case)
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4)
3. ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL MEETING CLOSED 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
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 – February 22, 2022
Staff recommendation: Approve
7‑2. Ratification of Payroll – Date Paid 02/25/2022: Net Amount $323,741.01, Taxes/Benefits/Deductions $346,279.97, Total Payroll $670,020.98 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 $105,670.74 (2/18/2022), $236,469.17 (2/25/2022)
Staff recommendation: Ratify
7‑4. Advisory Body Appointment – Kathy Rai appointed by Vice Mayor Tiedemann to the Social & Economic Justice Commission
Staff recommendation: Information Item
7‑5. Ratification of Recommended Advisory Body Appointment – Allen Kuo Recommended for Appointment by Vice Mayor Tiedemann to the Financial Advisory Committee
Vice Mayor Tiedemann recommendation: Ratify
7‑6. Proclamation – March for Meals Month
Staff recommendation: that the Council approve the Proclamation in honor of March 2022 as the 20th Annual March for Meals Month
7‑7. Proclamation – Women’s History Month & International Women’s Day Council Member McQuaid recommendation: that the Council approve the Proclamation in honor of March 2022 as Women’s History Month and March 8, 2022 as International Women’s Day in the City of Albany 7‑8. Proclamation – Tibetan National Uprising
Council Member McQuaid & Mayor Jordan recommendation: that the Council approve the Proclamation in recognition of March 10, 2022 as the 63rd anniversary of Tibetan National Uprising and as “Tibet Day” 7‑9. Letter of Support – AB 2764
Council Member Gary & Mayor Jordan recommendation: that the Council approve and submit the Letter of Support for AB 2764 Factory Farm/Slaughterhouse Moratorium
7‑10. Letter of Opposition – AB 2808
Mayor Jordan recommendation: that the Council approve and submit the Letter of Opposition for AB 2808 Ranked Choice Voting Prohibition 7‑11. Lighting of the Community Center Tower
Council Member McQuaid recommendation: that the Council approve to light the Community Center tower in blue and yellow in support of Ukraine 7‑12. Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program – Updated Resolution
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202216, authorizing the City Manager to sign all grantrelated documents necessary to implement and closeout the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) funding from the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program for a period of five years
7‑13. 2022 Street Tree Planting – Authorization to Award Contract No. C2217 to Arborist Now, Inc.
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202217, authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract No. C2217 with Arborist Now, Inc. in a nottoexceed contract amount of $38,366 7‑14. Masonic Intersections (Ohlone Trail Safety Improvements) Project CIP No. 25007 – Award of Construction Contract No. C2165 and Construction Management Services Contract No. C2213
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202218, authorizing the City Manager to:
1. Award Contract No. C2165 to Ray’s Electric to construct the Masonic Intersections (Ohlone Trail Safety Improvements) Project in the nottoexceed amount of $742,546; and
2. Execute Contract No. C2213 with Swinerton Management and Consulting to provide construction management services for the not toexceed amount of $128,780; and
3. Appropriate $358,917 in additional budget from regional ACTC passthrough funding to the project, consisting of $208,917 from Measure B Local Streets & Roads and $150,000 from Measure BB Bicycle & Pedestrian funding
7‑15. Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 21000) Washington Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project – Phase 2, Approval of Contract Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C2149
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202219, authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C2149 with McGuire and Hester in the nottoexceed amount of $68,129 using funds previously appropriated as part of the City’s Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 21000) 7‑16. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Albany and Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 1021 Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt:
1. Resolution No. 202220, approving the MOU between the City of Albany and SEIU; and
2. Resolution No. 202221, approving the updated salary schedule for City Employees
8. PRESENTATION
9. PUBLIC HEARING
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. NEW BUSINESS
11‑1. Request from Community Task Force on Policing
Community Task Force on Policing recommendation: that the Council review the Public Safety Reform Initiative components outlined in the memo to incorporate Albany Police Safety Department
Staff recommendation: that the Council refer the item to the City Manager for further consideration of the request
11‑2. Electrification Rebate Program Proposal
Climate Action Committee recommendation: Develop the electrification rebate program and allocate $40,000 of Measure DD funds per fiscal year towards implementation of the program
Staff recommendation: that the Council authorize staff to create the electrification rebate program and utilize up to $25,000 per fiscal year
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/ourcity/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 uptodate information
Upcoming City Meetings
1. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, March 9, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
2. Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission Meeting, Thursday, March 10, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
3. Arts Committee Meeting, Monday, March 14, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
4. Climate Action Committee Meeting, Wednesday, March 16, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
5. Charter Review Committee Meeting, Thursday, March 17, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
6. City Council Meeting, Monday, March 21, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
15. ADJOURNMENT
Per City Council Resolution No. 202113, no Council meeting shall continue past 10:30 p.m. unless a twothirds 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 twothirds 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) 5285710 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) 5285710. 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.
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City Council
Albany City Council
Virtual Meeting
Albany, CA 94706
Monday, March 07, 2022
SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
AMENDED
Monday, March 07, 2022
6:30 PM – Special Meeting
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting
COVID19 NOTICE – PUBLIC MEETING GUIDELINES
Consistent with California Assembly Bill 361, given the proclaimed state of emergency and the Alameda County Health Care Services Agency Director’s recommendation for continued social distancing for public meetings, which is also consistent with CalOSHA requirements for social distancing, the City Council will be participating in City Council meetings via phone/video conferencing. The public is invited to participate via the methods below:
How to watch or listen to the meeting:
1. Meetings are streamed live and recorded for viewing on City website www.albanyca.org/meetings or on YouTube (www.YouTube.com/AlbanyKALB)
2. To observe the meeting by video conference, please go to https://zoom.us/s/97970114482.
3. To listen to the meeting by phone, please call 1 (669) 9009128, then enter Webinar ID 979 7011 4482, follow by #. When asked for a participant ID, press # again.
How to submit Public Comment:
1. 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. Other written comments received after 5 PM will still be provided to the City Council and be included as part of the meeting record.
2. To comment by video conference, click the “Raise Your Hand” button to request to speak during public comment period. You will be asked to unmute yourself when it is your turn to make your comment. After the allotted time, you will then be remuted.
3. To comment by phone, you will “Raise Your Hand” by pressing *9 to request to speak during public comment period. When it is your turn to make your comment, you will be asked to unmute yourself by pressing *6. You will be remuted after the allotted time.
SPECIAL MEETING CLOSED SESSION: 6:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
2. CLOSED SESSION
2‑1. Conference with Real Property Negotiation
Government Code section 54956.8
Property: Maintenance Easement for Existing Cross on a Portion of Albany Hill Park located on west side of the 700 block of Taft Street, APN 066275404003
Agency Negotiators: Scott Ditfurth, City Attorney’s Office Negotiating Parties: Bob Nichols, Attorney for Albany Lions Club, Lions International
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
2‑2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Initiation of Litigation – (1 Case)
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4)
3. ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL MEETING CLOSED 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
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 – February 22, 2022
Staff recommendation: Approve
7‑2. Ratification of Payroll – Date Paid 02/25/2022: Net Amount $323,741.01, Taxes/Benefits/Deductions $346,279.97, Total Payroll $670,020.98 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 $105,670.74 (2/18/2022), $236,469.17 (2/25/2022)
Staff recommendation: Ratify
7‑4. Advisory Body Appointment – Kathy Rai appointed by Vice Mayor Tiedemann to the Social & Economic Justice Commission
Staff recommendation: Information Item
7‑5. Ratification of Recommended Advisory Body Appointment – Allen Kuo Recommended for Appointment by Vice Mayor Tiedemann to the Financial Advisory Committee
Vice Mayor Tiedemann recommendation: Ratify
7‑6. Proclamation – March for Meals Month
Staff recommendation: that the Council approve the Proclamation in honor of March 2022 as the 20th Annual March for Meals Month
7‑7. Proclamation – Women’s History Month & International Women’s Day Council Member McQuaid recommendation: that the Council approve the Proclamation in honor of March 2022 as Women’s History Month and March 8, 2022 as International Women’s Day in the City of Albany 7‑8. Proclamation – Tibetan National Uprising
Council Member McQuaid & Mayor Jordan recommendation: that the Council approve the Proclamation in recognition of March 10, 2022 as the 63rd anniversary of Tibetan National Uprising and as “Tibet Day” 7‑9. Letter of Support – AB 2764
Council Member Gary & Mayor Jordan recommendation: that the Council approve and submit the Letter of Support for AB 2764 Factory Farm/Slaughterhouse Moratorium
7‑10. Letter of Opposition – AB 2808
Mayor Jordan recommendation: that the Council approve and submit the Letter of Opposition for AB 2808 Ranked Choice Voting Prohibition 7‑11. Lighting of the Community Center Tower
Council Member McQuaid recommendation: that the Council approve to light the Community Center tower in blue and yellow in support of Ukraine 7‑12. Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program – Updated Resolution
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202216, authorizing the City Manager to sign all grantrelated documents necessary to implement and closeout the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) funding from the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program for a period of five years
7‑13. 2022 Street Tree Planting – Authorization to Award Contract No. C2217 to Arborist Now, Inc.
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202217, authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract No. C2217 with Arborist Now, Inc. in a nottoexceed contract amount of $38,366 7‑14. Masonic Intersections (Ohlone Trail Safety Improvements) Project CIP No. 25007 – Award of Construction Contract No. C2165 and Construction Management Services Contract No. C2213
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202218, authorizing the City Manager to:
1. Award Contract No. C2165 to Ray’s Electric to construct the Masonic Intersections (Ohlone Trail Safety Improvements) Project in the nottoexceed amount of $742,546; and
2. Execute Contract No. C2213 with Swinerton Management and Consulting to provide construction management services for the not toexceed amount of $128,780; and
3. Appropriate $358,917 in additional budget from regional ACTC passthrough funding to the project, consisting of $208,917 from Measure B Local Streets & Roads and $150,000 from Measure BB Bicycle & Pedestrian funding
7‑15. Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 21000) Washington Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project – Phase 2, Approval of Contract Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C2149
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202219, authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C2149 with McGuire and Hester in the nottoexceed amount of $68,129 using funds previously appropriated as part of the City’s Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 21000) 7‑16. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Albany and Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 1021 Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt:
1. Resolution No. 202220, approving the MOU between the City of Albany and SEIU; and
2. Resolution No. 202221, approving the updated salary schedule for City Employees
8. PRESENTATION
9. PUBLIC HEARING
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. NEW BUSINESS
11‑1. Request from Community Task Force on Policing
Community Task Force on Policing recommendation: that the Council review the Public Safety Reform Initiative components outlined in the memo to incorporate Albany Police Safety Department
Staff recommendation: that the Council refer the item to the City Manager for further consideration of the request
11‑2. Electrification Rebate Program Proposal
Climate Action Committee recommendation: Develop the electrification rebate program and allocate $40,000 of Measure DD funds per fiscal year towards implementation of the program
Staff recommendation: that the Council authorize staff to create the electrification rebate program and utilize up to $25,000 per fiscal year
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/ourcity/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 uptodate information
Upcoming City Meetings
1. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, March 9, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
2. Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission Meeting, Thursday, March 10, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
3. Arts Committee Meeting, Monday, March 14, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
4. Climate Action Committee Meeting, Wednesday, March 16, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
5. Charter Review Committee Meeting, Thursday, March 17, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
6. City Council Meeting, Monday, March 21, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
15. ADJOURNMENT
Per City Council Resolution No. 202113, no Council meeting shall continue past 10:30 p.m. unless a twothirds 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 twothirds 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) 5285710 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) 5285710. 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.
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City Council
Albany City Council
Virtual Meeting
Albany, CA 94706
Monday, March 07, 2022
SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
AMENDED
Monday, March 07, 2022
6:30 PM – Special Meeting
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting
COVID19 NOTICE – PUBLIC MEETING GUIDELINES
Consistent with California Assembly Bill 361, given the proclaimed state of emergency and the Alameda County Health Care Services Agency Director’s recommendation for continued social distancing for public meetings, which is also consistent with CalOSHA requirements for social distancing, the City Council will be participating in City Council meetings via phone/video conferencing. The public is invited to participate via the methods below:
How to watch or listen to the meeting:
1. Meetings are streamed live and recorded for viewing on City website www.albanyca.org/meetings or on YouTube (www.YouTube.com/AlbanyKALB)
2. To observe the meeting by video conference, please go to https://zoom.us/s/97970114482.
3. To listen to the meeting by phone, please call 1 (669) 9009128, then enter Webinar ID 979 7011 4482, follow by #. When asked for a participant ID, press # again.
How to submit Public Comment:
1. 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. Other written comments received after 5 PM will still be provided to the City Council and be included as part of the meeting record.
2. To comment by video conference, click the “Raise Your Hand” button to request to speak during public comment period. You will be asked to unmute yourself when it is your turn to make your comment. After the allotted time, you will then be remuted.
3. To comment by phone, you will “Raise Your Hand” by pressing *9 to request to speak during public comment period. When it is your turn to make your comment, you will be asked to unmute yourself by pressing *6. You will be remuted after the allotted time.
SPECIAL MEETING CLOSED SESSION: 6:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
2. CLOSED SESSION
2‑1. Conference with Real Property Negotiation
Government Code section 54956.8
Property: Maintenance Easement for Existing Cross on a Portion of Albany Hill Park located on west side of the 700 block of Taft Street, APN 066275404003
Agency Negotiators: Scott Ditfurth, City Attorney’s Office Negotiating Parties: Bob Nichols, Attorney for Albany Lions Club, Lions International
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
2‑2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Initiation of Litigation – (1 Case)
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4)
3. ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL MEETING CLOSED 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
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 – February 22, 2022
Staff recommendation: Approve
7‑2. Ratification of Payroll – Date Paid 02/25/2022: Net Amount $323,741.01, Taxes/Benefits/Deductions $346,279.97, Total Payroll $670,020.98 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 $105,670.74 (2/18/2022), $236,469.17 (2/25/2022)
Staff recommendation: Ratify
7‑4. Advisory Body Appointment – Kathy Rai appointed by Vice Mayor Tiedemann to the Social & Economic Justice Commission
Staff recommendation: Information Item
7‑5. Ratification of Recommended Advisory Body Appointment – Allen Kuo Recommended for Appointment by Vice Mayor Tiedemann to the Financial Advisory Committee
Vice Mayor Tiedemann recommendation: Ratify
7‑6. Proclamation – March for Meals Month
Staff recommendation: that the Council approve the Proclamation in honor of March 2022 as the 20th Annual March for Meals Month
7‑7. Proclamation – Women’s History Month & International Women’s Day Council Member McQuaid recommendation: that the Council approve the Proclamation in honor of March 2022 as Women’s History Month and March 8, 2022 as International Women’s Day in the City of Albany 7‑8. Proclamation – Tibetan National Uprising
Council Member McQuaid & Mayor Jordan recommendation: that the Council approve the Proclamation in recognition of March 10, 2022 as the 63rd anniversary of Tibetan National Uprising and as “Tibet Day” 7‑9. Letter of Support – AB 2764
Council Member Gary & Mayor Jordan recommendation: that the Council approve and submit the Letter of Support for AB 2764 Factory Farm/Slaughterhouse Moratorium
7‑10. Letter of Opposition – AB 2808
Mayor Jordan recommendation: that the Council approve and submit the Letter of Opposition for AB 2808 Ranked Choice Voting Prohibition 7‑11. Lighting of the Community Center Tower
Council Member McQuaid recommendation: that the Council approve to light the Community Center tower in blue and yellow in support of Ukraine 7‑12. Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program – Updated Resolution
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202216, authorizing the City Manager to sign all grantrelated documents necessary to implement and closeout the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) funding from the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program for a period of five years
7‑13. 2022 Street Tree Planting – Authorization to Award Contract No. C2217 to Arborist Now, Inc.
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202217, authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract No. C2217 with Arborist Now, Inc. in a nottoexceed contract amount of $38,366 7‑14. Masonic Intersections (Ohlone Trail Safety Improvements) Project CIP No. 25007 – Award of Construction Contract No. C2165 and Construction Management Services Contract No. C2213
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202218, authorizing the City Manager to:
1. Award Contract No. C2165 to Ray’s Electric to construct the Masonic Intersections (Ohlone Trail Safety Improvements) Project in the nottoexceed amount of $742,546; and
2. Execute Contract No. C2213 with Swinerton Management and Consulting to provide construction management services for the not toexceed amount of $128,780; and
3. Appropriate $358,917 in additional budget from regional ACTC passthrough funding to the project, consisting of $208,917 from Measure B Local Streets & Roads and $150,000 from Measure BB Bicycle & Pedestrian funding
7‑15. Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 21000) Washington Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project – Phase 2, Approval of Contract Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C2149
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202219, authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C2149 with McGuire and Hester in the nottoexceed amount of $68,129 using funds previously appropriated as part of the City’s Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 21000) 7‑16. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Albany and Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 1021 Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt:
1. Resolution No. 202220, approving the MOU between the City of Albany and SEIU; and
2. Resolution No. 202221, approving the updated salary schedule for City Employees
8. PRESENTATION
9. PUBLIC HEARING
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. NEW BUSINESS
11‑1. Request from Community Task Force on Policing
Community Task Force on Policing recommendation: that the Council review the Public Safety Reform Initiative components outlined in the memo to incorporate Albany Police Safety Department
Staff recommendation: that the Council refer the item to the City Manager for further consideration of the request
11‑2. Electrification Rebate Program Proposal
Climate Action Committee recommendation: Develop the electrification rebate program and allocate $40,000 of Measure DD funds per fiscal year towards implementation of the program
Staff recommendation: that the Council authorize staff to create the electrification rebate program and utilize up to $25,000 per fiscal year
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/ourcity/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 uptodate information
Upcoming City Meetings
1. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, March 9, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
2. Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission Meeting, Thursday, March 10, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
3. Arts Committee Meeting, Monday, March 14, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
4. Climate Action Committee Meeting, Wednesday, March 16, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
5. Charter Review Committee Meeting, Thursday, March 17, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
6. City Council Meeting, Monday, March 21, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
15. ADJOURNMENT
Per City Council Resolution No. 202113, no Council meeting shall continue past 10:30 p.m. unless a twothirds 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 twothirds 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) 5285710 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) 5285710. 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.
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City Council
Albany City Council
Virtual Meeting
Albany, CA 94706
Monday, March 07, 2022
SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
AMENDED
Monday, March 07, 2022
6:30 PM – Special Meeting
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting
COVID19 NOTICE – PUBLIC MEETING GUIDELINES
Consistent with California Assembly Bill 361, given the proclaimed state of emergency and the Alameda County Health Care Services Agency Director’s recommendation for continued social distancing for public meetings, which is also consistent with CalOSHA requirements for social distancing, the City Council will be participating in City Council meetings via phone/video conferencing. The public is invited to participate via the methods below:
How to watch or listen to the meeting:
1. Meetings are streamed live and recorded for viewing on City website www.albanyca.org/meetings or on YouTube (www.YouTube.com/AlbanyKALB)
2. To observe the meeting by video conference, please go to https://zoom.us/s/97970114482.
3. To listen to the meeting by phone, please call 1 (669) 9009128, then enter Webinar ID 979 7011 4482, follow by #. When asked for a participant ID, press # again.
How to submit Public Comment:
1. 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. Other written comments received after 5 PM will still be provided to the City Council and be included as part of the meeting record.
2. To comment by video conference, click the “Raise Your Hand” button to request to speak during public comment period. You will be asked to unmute yourself when it is your turn to make your comment. After the allotted time, you will then be remuted.
3. To comment by phone, you will “Raise Your Hand” by pressing *9 to request to speak during public comment period. When it is your turn to make your comment, you will be asked to unmute yourself by pressing *6. You will be remuted after the allotted time.
SPECIAL MEETING CLOSED SESSION: 6:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
2. CLOSED SESSION
2‑1. Conference with Real Property Negotiation
Government Code section 54956.8
Property: Maintenance Easement for Existing Cross on a Portion of Albany Hill Park located on west side of the 700 block of Taft Street, APN 066275404003
Agency Negotiators: Scott Ditfurth, City Attorney’s Office Negotiating Parties: Bob Nichols, Attorney for Albany Lions Club, Lions International
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
2‑2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Initiation of Litigation – (1 Case)
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4)
3. ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL MEETING CLOSED 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
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 – February 22, 2022
Staff recommendation: Approve
7‑2. Ratification of Payroll – Date Paid 02/25/2022: Net Amount $323,741.01, Taxes/Benefits/Deductions $346,279.97, Total Payroll $670,020.98 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 $105,670.74 (2/18/2022), $236,469.17 (2/25/2022)
Staff recommendation: Ratify
7‑4. Advisory Body Appointment – Kathy Rai appointed by Vice Mayor Tiedemann to the Social & Economic Justice Commission
Staff recommendation: Information Item
7‑5. Ratification of Recommended Advisory Body Appointment – Allen Kuo Recommended for Appointment by Vice Mayor Tiedemann to the Financial Advisory Committee
Vice Mayor Tiedemann recommendation: Ratify
7‑6. Proclamation – March for Meals Month
Staff recommendation: that the Council approve the Proclamation in honor of March 2022 as the 20th Annual March for Meals Month
7‑7. Proclamation – Women’s History Month & International Women’s Day Council Member McQuaid recommendation: that the Council approve the Proclamation in honor of March 2022 as Women’s History Month and March 8, 2022 as International Women’s Day in the City of Albany 7‑8. Proclamation – Tibetan National Uprising
Council Member McQuaid & Mayor Jordan recommendation: that the Council approve the Proclamation in recognition of March 10, 2022 as the 63rd anniversary of Tibetan National Uprising and as “Tibet Day” 7‑9. Letter of Support – AB 2764
Council Member Gary & Mayor Jordan recommendation: that the Council approve and submit the Letter of Support for AB 2764 Factory Farm/Slaughterhouse Moratorium
7‑10. Letter of Opposition – AB 2808
Mayor Jordan recommendation: that the Council approve and submit the Letter of Opposition for AB 2808 Ranked Choice Voting Prohibition 7‑11. Lighting of the Community Center Tower
Council Member McQuaid recommendation: that the Council approve to light the Community Center tower in blue and yellow in support of Ukraine 7‑12. Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program – Updated Resolution
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202216, authorizing the City Manager to sign all grantrelated documents necessary to implement and closeout the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) funding from the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program for a period of five years
7‑13. 2022 Street Tree Planting – Authorization to Award Contract No. C2217 to Arborist Now, Inc.
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202217, authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract No. C2217 with Arborist Now, Inc. in a nottoexceed contract amount of $38,366 7‑14. Masonic Intersections (Ohlone Trail Safety Improvements) Project CIP No. 25007 – Award of Construction Contract No. C2165 and Construction Management Services Contract No. C2213
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202218, authorizing the City Manager to:
1. Award Contract No. C2165 to Ray’s Electric to construct the Masonic Intersections (Ohlone Trail Safety Improvements) Project in the nottoexceed amount of $742,546; and
2. Execute Contract No. C2213 with Swinerton Management and Consulting to provide construction management services for the not toexceed amount of $128,780; and
3. Appropriate $358,917 in additional budget from regional ACTC passthrough funding to the project, consisting of $208,917 from Measure B Local Streets & Roads and $150,000 from Measure BB Bicycle & Pedestrian funding
7‑15. Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 21000) Washington Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project – Phase 2, Approval of Contract Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C2149
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202219, authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C2149 with McGuire and Hester in the nottoexceed amount of $68,129 using funds previously appropriated as part of the City’s Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 21000) 7‑16. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Albany and Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 1021 Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt:
1. Resolution No. 202220, approving the MOU between the City of Albany and SEIU; and
2. Resolution No. 202221, approving the updated salary schedule for City Employees
8. PRESENTATION
9. PUBLIC HEARING
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. NEW BUSINESS
11‑1. Request from Community Task Force on Policing
Community Task Force on Policing recommendation: that the Council review the Public Safety Reform Initiative components outlined in the memo to incorporate Albany Police Safety Department
Staff recommendation: that the Council refer the item to the City Manager for further consideration of the request
11‑2. Electrification Rebate Program Proposal
Climate Action Committee recommendation: Develop the electrification rebate program and allocate $40,000 of Measure DD funds per fiscal year towards implementation of the program
Staff recommendation: that the Council authorize staff to create the electrification rebate program and utilize up to $25,000 per fiscal year
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/ourcity/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 uptodate information
Upcoming City Meetings
1. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, March 9, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
2. Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission Meeting, Thursday, March 10, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
3. Arts Committee Meeting, Monday, March 14, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
4. Climate Action Committee Meeting, Wednesday, March 16, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
5. Charter Review Committee Meeting, Thursday, March 17, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
6. City Council Meeting, Monday, March 21, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
15. ADJOURNMENT
Per City Council Resolution No. 202113, no Council meeting shall continue past 10:30 p.m. unless a twothirds 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 twothirds 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) 5285710 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) 5285710. 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.
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City Council
Albany City Council
Virtual Meeting
Albany, CA 94706
Monday, March 07, 2022
SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
AMENDED
Monday, March 07, 2022
6:30 PM – Special Meeting
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting
COVID19 NOTICE – PUBLIC MEETING GUIDELINES
Consistent with California Assembly Bill 361, given the proclaimed state of emergency and the Alameda County Health Care Services Agency Director’s recommendation for continued social distancing for public meetings, which is also consistent with CalOSHA requirements for social distancing, the City Council will be participating in City Council meetings via phone/video conferencing. The public is invited to participate via the methods below:
How to watch or listen to the meeting:
1. Meetings are streamed live and recorded for viewing on City website www.albanyca.org/meetings or on YouTube (www.YouTube.com/AlbanyKALB)
2. To observe the meeting by video conference, please go to https://zoom.us/s/97970114482.
3. To listen to the meeting by phone, please call 1 (669) 9009128, then enter Webinar ID 979 7011 4482, follow by #. When asked for a participant ID, press # again.
How to submit Public Comment:
1. 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. Other written comments received after 5 PM will still be provided to the City Council and be included as part of the meeting record.
2. To comment by video conference, click the “Raise Your Hand” button to request to speak during public comment period. You will be asked to unmute yourself when it is your turn to make your comment. After the allotted time, you will then be remuted.
3. To comment by phone, you will “Raise Your Hand” by pressing *9 to request to speak during public comment period. When it is your turn to make your comment, you will be asked to unmute yourself by pressing *6. You will be remuted after the allotted time.
SPECIAL MEETING CLOSED SESSION: 6:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
2. CLOSED SESSION
2‑1. Conference with Real Property Negotiation
Government Code section 54956.8
Property: Maintenance Easement for Existing Cross on a Portion of Albany Hill Park located on west side of the 700 block of Taft Street, APN 066275404003
Agency Negotiators: Scott Ditfurth, City Attorney’s Office Negotiating Parties: Bob Nichols, Attorney for Albany Lions Club, Lions International
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
2‑2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Initiation of Litigation – (1 Case)
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4)
3. ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL MEETING CLOSED 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
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 – February 22, 2022
Staff recommendation: Approve
7‑2. Ratification of Payroll – Date Paid 02/25/2022: Net Amount $323,741.01, Taxes/Benefits/Deductions $346,279.97, Total Payroll $670,020.98 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 $105,670.74 (2/18/2022), $236,469.17 (2/25/2022)
Staff recommendation: Ratify
7‑4. Advisory Body Appointment – Kathy Rai appointed by Vice Mayor Tiedemann to the Social & Economic Justice Commission
Staff recommendation: Information Item
7‑5. Ratification of Recommended Advisory Body Appointment – Allen Kuo Recommended for Appointment by Vice Mayor Tiedemann to the Financial Advisory Committee
Vice Mayor Tiedemann recommendation: Ratify
7‑6. Proclamation – March for Meals Month
Staff recommendation: that the Council approve the Proclamation in honor of March 2022 as the 20th Annual March for Meals Month
7‑7. Proclamation – Women’s History Month & International Women’s Day Council Member McQuaid recommendation: that the Council approve the Proclamation in honor of March 2022 as Women’s History Month and March 8, 2022 as International Women’s Day in the City of Albany 7‑8. Proclamation – Tibetan National Uprising
Council Member McQuaid & Mayor Jordan recommendation: that the Council approve the Proclamation in recognition of March 10, 2022 as the 63rd anniversary of Tibetan National Uprising and as “Tibet Day” 7‑9. Letter of Support – AB 2764
Council Member Gary & Mayor Jordan recommendation: that the Council approve and submit the Letter of Support for AB 2764 Factory Farm/Slaughterhouse Moratorium
7‑10. Letter of Opposition – AB 2808
Mayor Jordan recommendation: that the Council approve and submit the Letter of Opposition for AB 2808 Ranked Choice Voting Prohibition 7‑11. Lighting of the Community Center Tower
Council Member McQuaid recommendation: that the Council approve to light the Community Center tower in blue and yellow in support of Ukraine 7‑12. Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program – Updated Resolution
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202216, authorizing the City Manager to sign all grantrelated documents necessary to implement and closeout the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) funding from the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program for a period of five years
7‑13. 2022 Street Tree Planting – Authorization to Award Contract No. C2217 to Arborist Now, Inc.
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202217, authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract No. C2217 with Arborist Now, Inc. in a nottoexceed contract amount of $38,366 7‑14. Masonic Intersections (Ohlone Trail Safety Improvements) Project CIP No. 25007 – Award of Construction Contract No. C2165 and Construction Management Services Contract No. C2213
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202218, authorizing the City Manager to:
1. Award Contract No. C2165 to Ray’s Electric to construct the Masonic Intersections (Ohlone Trail Safety Improvements) Project in the nottoexceed amount of $742,546; and
2. Execute Contract No. C2213 with Swinerton Management and Consulting to provide construction management services for the not toexceed amount of $128,780; and
3. Appropriate $358,917 in additional budget from regional ACTC passthrough funding to the project, consisting of $208,917 from Measure B Local Streets & Roads and $150,000 from Measure BB Bicycle & Pedestrian funding
7‑15. Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 21000) Washington Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project – Phase 2, Approval of Contract Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C2149
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202219, authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C2149 with McGuire and Hester in the nottoexceed amount of $68,129 using funds previously appropriated as part of the City’s Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 21000) 7‑16. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Albany and Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 1021 Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt:
1. Resolution No. 202220, approving the MOU between the City of Albany and SEIU; and
2. Resolution No. 202221, approving the updated salary schedule for City Employees
8. PRESENTATION
9. PUBLIC HEARING
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. NEW BUSINESS
11‑1. Request from Community Task Force on Policing
Community Task Force on Policing recommendation: that the Council review the Public Safety Reform Initiative components outlined in the memo to incorporate Albany Police Safety Department
Staff recommendation: that the Council refer the item to the City Manager for further consideration of the request
11‑2. Electrification Rebate Program Proposal
Climate Action Committee recommendation: Develop the electrification rebate program and allocate $40,000 of Measure DD funds per fiscal year towards implementation of the program
Staff recommendation: that the Council authorize staff to create the electrification rebate program and utilize up to $25,000 per fiscal year
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/ourcity/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 uptodate information
Upcoming City Meetings
1. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, March 9, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
2. Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission Meeting, Thursday, March 10, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
3. Arts Committee Meeting, Monday, March 14, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
4. Climate Action Committee Meeting, Wednesday, March 16, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
5. Charter Review Committee Meeting, Thursday, March 17, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
6. City Council Meeting, Monday, March 21, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
15. ADJOURNMENT
Per City Council Resolution No. 202113, no Council meeting shall continue past 10:30 p.m. unless a twothirds 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 twothirds 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) 5285710 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) 5285710. 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.
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City Council
Albany City Council
Virtual Meeting
Albany, CA 94706
Monday, March 07, 2022
SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
AMENDED
Monday, March 07, 2022
6:30 PM – Special Meeting
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting
COVID19 NOTICE – PUBLIC MEETING GUIDELINES
Consistent with California Assembly Bill 361, given the proclaimed state of emergency and the Alameda County Health Care Services Agency Director’s recommendation for continued social distancing for public meetings, which is also consistent with CalOSHA requirements for social distancing, the City Council will be participating in City Council meetings via phone/video conferencing. The public is invited to participate via the methods below:
How to watch or listen to the meeting:
1. Meetings are streamed live and recorded for viewing on City website www.albanyca.org/meetings or on YouTube (www.YouTube.com/AlbanyKALB)
2. To observe the meeting by video conference, please go to https://zoom.us/s/97970114482.
3. To listen to the meeting by phone, please call 1 (669) 9009128, then enter Webinar ID 979 7011 4482, follow by #. When asked for a participant ID, press # again.
How to submit Public Comment:
1. 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. Other written comments received after 5 PM will still be provided to the City Council and be included as part of the meeting record.
2. To comment by video conference, click the “Raise Your Hand” button to request to speak during public comment period. You will be asked to unmute yourself when it is your turn to make your comment. After the allotted time, you will then be remuted.
3. To comment by phone, you will “Raise Your Hand” by pressing *9 to request to speak during public comment period. When it is your turn to make your comment, you will be asked to unmute yourself by pressing *6. You will be remuted after the allotted time.
SPECIAL MEETING CLOSED SESSION: 6:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
2. CLOSED SESSION
2‑1. Conference with Real Property Negotiation
Government Code section 54956.8
Property: Maintenance Easement for Existing Cross on a Portion of Albany Hill Park located on west side of the 700 block of Taft Street, APN 066275404003
Agency Negotiators: Scott Ditfurth, City Attorney’s Office Negotiating Parties: Bob Nichols, Attorney for Albany Lions Club, Lions International
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
2‑2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Initiation of Litigation – (1 Case)
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4)
3. ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL MEETING CLOSED 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
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 – February 22, 2022
Staff recommendation: Approve
7‑2. Ratification of Payroll – Date Paid 02/25/2022: Net Amount $323,741.01, Taxes/Benefits/Deductions $346,279.97, Total Payroll $670,020.98 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 $105,670.74 (2/18/2022), $236,469.17 (2/25/2022)
Staff recommendation: Ratify
7‑4. Advisory Body Appointment – Kathy Rai appointed by Vice Mayor Tiedemann to the Social & Economic Justice Commission
Staff recommendation: Information Item
7‑5. Ratification of Recommended Advisory Body Appointment – Allen Kuo Recommended for Appointment by Vice Mayor Tiedemann to the Financial Advisory Committee
Vice Mayor Tiedemann recommendation: Ratify
7‑6. Proclamation – March for Meals Month
Staff recommendation: that the Council approve the Proclamation in honor of March 2022 as the 20th Annual March for Meals Month
7‑7. Proclamation – Women’s History Month & International Women’s Day Council Member McQuaid recommendation: that the Council approve the Proclamation in honor of March 2022 as Women’s History Month and March 8, 2022 as International Women’s Day in the City of Albany 7‑8. Proclamation – Tibetan National Uprising
Council Member McQuaid & Mayor Jordan recommendation: that the Council approve the Proclamation in recognition of March 10, 2022 as the 63rd anniversary of Tibetan National Uprising and as “Tibet Day” 7‑9. Letter of Support – AB 2764
Council Member Gary & Mayor Jordan recommendation: that the Council approve and submit the Letter of Support for AB 2764 Factory Farm/Slaughterhouse Moratorium
7‑10. Letter of Opposition – AB 2808
Mayor Jordan recommendation: that the Council approve and submit the Letter of Opposition for AB 2808 Ranked Choice Voting Prohibition 7‑11. Lighting of the Community Center Tower
Council Member McQuaid recommendation: that the Council approve to light the Community Center tower in blue and yellow in support of Ukraine 7‑12. Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program – Updated Resolution
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202216, authorizing the City Manager to sign all grantrelated documents necessary to implement and closeout the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) funding from the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program for a period of five years
7‑13. 2022 Street Tree Planting – Authorization to Award Contract No. C2217 to Arborist Now, Inc.
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202217, authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract No. C2217 with Arborist Now, Inc. in a nottoexceed contract amount of $38,366 7‑14. Masonic Intersections (Ohlone Trail Safety Improvements) Project CIP No. 25007 – Award of Construction Contract No. C2165 and Construction Management Services Contract No. C2213
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202218, authorizing the City Manager to:
1. Award Contract No. C2165 to Ray’s Electric to construct the Masonic Intersections (Ohlone Trail Safety Improvements) Project in the nottoexceed amount of $742,546; and
2. Execute Contract No. C2213 with Swinerton Management and Consulting to provide construction management services for the not toexceed amount of $128,780; and
3. Appropriate $358,917 in additional budget from regional ACTC passthrough funding to the project, consisting of $208,917 from Measure B Local Streets & Roads and $150,000 from Measure BB Bicycle & Pedestrian funding
7‑15. Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 21000) Washington Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project – Phase 2, Approval of Contract Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C2149
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202219, authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C2149 with McGuire and Hester in the nottoexceed amount of $68,129 using funds previously appropriated as part of the City’s Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 21000) 7‑16. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Albany and Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 1021 Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt:
1. Resolution No. 202220, approving the MOU between the City of Albany and SEIU; and
2. Resolution No. 202221, approving the updated salary schedule for City Employees
8. PRESENTATION
9. PUBLIC HEARING
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. NEW BUSINESS
11‑1. Request from Community Task Force on Policing
Community Task Force on Policing recommendation: that the Council review the Public Safety Reform Initiative components outlined in the memo to incorporate Albany Police Safety Department
Staff recommendation: that the Council refer the item to the City Manager for further consideration of the request
11‑2. Electrification Rebate Program Proposal
Climate Action Committee recommendation: Develop the electrification rebate program and allocate $40,000 of Measure DD funds per fiscal year towards implementation of the program
Staff recommendation: that the Council authorize staff to create the electrification rebate program and utilize up to $25,000 per fiscal year
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/ourcity/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 uptodate information
Upcoming City Meetings
1. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, March 9, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
2. Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission Meeting, Thursday, March 10, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
3. Arts Committee Meeting, Monday, March 14, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
4. Climate Action Committee Meeting, Wednesday, March 16, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
5. Charter Review Committee Meeting, Thursday, March 17, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
6. City Council Meeting, Monday, March 21, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
15. ADJOURNMENT
Per City Council Resolution No. 202113, no Council meeting shall continue past 10:30 p.m. unless a twothirds 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 twothirds 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) 5285710 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) 5285710. 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.
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City Council
Albany City Council
Virtual Meeting
Albany, CA 94706
Monday, March 07, 2022
SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
AMENDED
Monday, March 07, 2022
6:30 PM – Special Meeting
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting
COVID19 NOTICE – PUBLIC MEETING GUIDELINES
Consistent with California Assembly Bill 361, given the proclaimed state of emergency and the Alameda County Health Care Services Agency Director’s recommendation for continued social distancing for public meetings, which is also consistent with CalOSHA requirements for social distancing, the City Council will be participating in City Council meetings via phone/video conferencing. The public is invited to participate via the methods below:
How to watch or listen to the meeting:
1. Meetings are streamed live and recorded for viewing on City website www.albanyca.org/meetings or on YouTube (www.YouTube.com/AlbanyKALB)
2. To observe the meeting by video conference, please go to https://zoom.us/s/97970114482.
3. To listen to the meeting by phone, please call 1 (669) 9009128, then enter Webinar ID 979 7011 4482, follow by #. When asked for a participant ID, press # again.
How to submit Public Comment:
1. 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. Other written comments received after 5 PM will still be provided to the City Council and be included as part of the meeting record.
2. To comment by video conference, click the “Raise Your Hand” button to request to speak during public comment period. You will be asked to unmute yourself when it is your turn to make your comment. After the allotted time, you will then be remuted.
3. To comment by phone, you will “Raise Your Hand” by pressing *9 to request to speak during public comment period. When it is your turn to make your comment, you will be asked to unmute yourself by pressing *6. You will be remuted after the allotted time.
SPECIAL MEETING CLOSED SESSION: 6:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
2. CLOSED SESSION
2‑1. Conference with Real Property Negotiation
Government Code section 54956.8
Property: Maintenance Easement for Existing Cross on a Portion of Albany Hill Park located on west side of the 700 block of Taft Street, APN 066275404003
Agency Negotiators: Scott Ditfurth, City Attorney’s Office Negotiating Parties: Bob Nichols, Attorney for Albany Lions Club, Lions International
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
2‑2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Initiation of Litigation – (1 Case)
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4)
3. ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL MEETING CLOSED 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
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 – February 22, 2022
Staff recommendation: Approve
7‑2. Ratification of Payroll – Date Paid 02/25/2022: Net Amount $323,741.01, Taxes/Benefits/Deductions $346,279.97, Total Payroll $670,020.98 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 $105,670.74 (2/18/2022), $236,469.17 (2/25/2022)
Staff recommendation: Ratify
7‑4. Advisory Body Appointment – Kathy Rai appointed by Vice Mayor Tiedemann to the Social & Economic Justice Commission
Staff recommendation: Information Item
7‑5. Ratification of Recommended Advisory Body Appointment – Allen Kuo Recommended for Appointment by Vice Mayor Tiedemann to the Financial Advisory Committee
Vice Mayor Tiedemann recommendation: Ratify
7‑6. Proclamation – March for Meals Month
Staff recommendation: that the Council approve the Proclamation in honor of March 2022 as the 20th Annual March for Meals Month
7‑7. Proclamation – Women’s History Month & International Women’s Day Council Member McQuaid recommendation: that the Council approve the Proclamation in honor of March 2022 as Women’s History Month and March 8, 2022 as International Women’s Day in the City of Albany 7‑8. Proclamation – Tibetan National Uprising
Council Member McQuaid & Mayor Jordan recommendation: that the Council approve the Proclamation in recognition of March 10, 2022 as the 63rd anniversary of Tibetan National Uprising and as “Tibet Day” 7‑9. Letter of Support – AB 2764
Council Member Gary & Mayor Jordan recommendation: that the Council approve and submit the Letter of Support for AB 2764 Factory Farm/Slaughterhouse Moratorium
7‑10. Letter of Opposition – AB 2808
Mayor Jordan recommendation: that the Council approve and submit the Letter of Opposition for AB 2808 Ranked Choice Voting Prohibition 7‑11. Lighting of the Community Center Tower
Council Member McQuaid recommendation: that the Council approve to light the Community Center tower in blue and yellow in support of Ukraine 7‑12. Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program – Updated Resolution
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202216, authorizing the City Manager to sign all grantrelated documents necessary to implement and closeout the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) funding from the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program for a period of five years
7‑13. 2022 Street Tree Planting – Authorization to Award Contract No. C2217 to Arborist Now, Inc.
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202217, authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract No. C2217 with Arborist Now, Inc. in a nottoexceed contract amount of $38,366 7‑14. Masonic Intersections (Ohlone Trail Safety Improvements) Project CIP No. 25007 – Award of Construction Contract No. C2165 and Construction Management Services Contract No. C2213
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202218, authorizing the City Manager to:
1. Award Contract No. C2165 to Ray’s Electric to construct the Masonic Intersections (Ohlone Trail Safety Improvements) Project in the nottoexceed amount of $742,546; and
2. Execute Contract No. C2213 with Swinerton Management and Consulting to provide construction management services for the not toexceed amount of $128,780; and
3. Appropriate $358,917 in additional budget from regional ACTC passthrough funding to the project, consisting of $208,917 from Measure B Local Streets & Roads and $150,000 from Measure BB Bicycle & Pedestrian funding
7‑15. Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 21000) Washington Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project – Phase 2, Approval of Contract Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C2149
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202219, authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C2149 with McGuire and Hester in the nottoexceed amount of $68,129 using funds previously appropriated as part of the City’s Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 21000) 7‑16. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Albany and Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 1021 Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt:
1. Resolution No. 202220, approving the MOU between the City of Albany and SEIU; and
2. Resolution No. 202221, approving the updated salary schedule for City Employees
8. PRESENTATION
9. PUBLIC HEARING
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. NEW BUSINESS
11‑1. Request from Community Task Force on Policing
Community Task Force on Policing recommendation: that the Council review the Public Safety Reform Initiative components outlined in the memo to incorporate Albany Police Safety Department
Staff recommendation: that the Council refer the item to the City Manager for further consideration of the request
11‑2. Electrification Rebate Program Proposal
Climate Action Committee recommendation: Develop the electrification rebate program and allocate $40,000 of Measure DD funds per fiscal year towards implementation of the program
Staff recommendation: that the Council authorize staff to create the electrification rebate program and utilize up to $25,000 per fiscal year
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/ourcity/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 uptodate information
Upcoming City Meetings
1. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, March 9, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
2. Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission Meeting, Thursday, March 10, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
3. Arts Committee Meeting, Monday, March 14, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
4. Climate Action Committee Meeting, Wednesday, March 16, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
5. Charter Review Committee Meeting, Thursday, March 17, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
6. City Council Meeting, Monday, March 21, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
15. ADJOURNMENT
Per City Council Resolution No. 202113, no Council meeting shall continue past 10:30 p.m. unless a twothirds 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 twothirds 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) 5285710 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) 5285710. 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.
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City Council
Albany City Council
Virtual Meeting
Albany, CA 94706
Monday, March 07, 2022
SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
AMENDED
Monday, March 07, 2022
6:30 PM – Special Meeting
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting
COVID19 NOTICE – PUBLIC MEETING GUIDELINES
Consistent with California Assembly Bill 361, given the proclaimed state of emergency and the Alameda County Health Care Services Agency Director’s recommendation for continued social distancing for public meetings, which is also consistent with CalOSHA requirements for social distancing, the City Council will be participating in City Council meetings via phone/video conferencing. The public is invited to participate via the methods below:
How to watch or listen to the meeting:
1. Meetings are streamed live and recorded for viewing on City website www.albanyca.org/meetings or on YouTube (www.YouTube.com/AlbanyKALB)
2. To observe the meeting by video conference, please go to https://zoom.us/s/97970114482.
3. To listen to the meeting by phone, please call 1 (669) 9009128, then enter Webinar ID 979 7011 4482, follow by #. When asked for a participant ID, press # again.
How to submit Public Comment:
1. 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. Other written comments received after 5 PM will still be provided to the City Council and be included as part of the meeting record.
2. To comment by video conference, click the “Raise Your Hand” button to request to speak during public comment period. You will be asked to unmute yourself when it is your turn to make your comment. After the allotted time, you will then be remuted.
3. To comment by phone, you will “Raise Your Hand” by pressing *9 to request to speak during public comment period. When it is your turn to make your comment, you will be asked to unmute yourself by pressing *6. You will be remuted after the allotted time.
SPECIAL MEETING CLOSED SESSION: 6:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
2. CLOSED SESSION
2‑1. Conference with Real Property Negotiation
Government Code section 54956.8
Property: Maintenance Easement for Existing Cross on a Portion of Albany Hill Park located on west side of the 700 block of Taft Street, APN 066275404003
Agency Negotiators: Scott Ditfurth, City Attorney’s Office Negotiating Parties: Bob Nichols, Attorney for Albany Lions Club, Lions International
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
2‑2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Initiation of Litigation – (1 Case)
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4)
3. ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL MEETING CLOSED 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
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 – February 22, 2022
Staff recommendation: Approve
7‑2. Ratification of Payroll – Date Paid 02/25/2022: Net Amount $323,741.01, Taxes/Benefits/Deductions $346,279.97, Total Payroll $670,020.98 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 $105,670.74 (2/18/2022), $236,469.17 (2/25/2022)
Staff recommendation: Ratify
7‑4. Advisory Body Appointment – Kathy Rai appointed by Vice Mayor Tiedemann to the Social & Economic Justice Commission
Staff recommendation: Information Item
7‑5. Ratification of Recommended Advisory Body Appointment – Allen Kuo Recommended for Appointment by Vice Mayor Tiedemann to the Financial Advisory Committee
Vice Mayor Tiedemann recommendation: Ratify
7‑6. Proclamation – March for Meals Month
Staff recommendation: that the Council approve the Proclamation in honor of March 2022 as the 20th Annual March for Meals Month
7‑7. Proclamation – Women’s History Month & International Women’s Day Council Member McQuaid recommendation: that the Council approve the Proclamation in honor of March 2022 as Women’s History Month and March 8, 2022 as International Women’s Day in the City of Albany 7‑8. Proclamation – Tibetan National Uprising
Council Member McQuaid & Mayor Jordan recommendation: that the Council approve the Proclamation in recognition of March 10, 2022 as the 63rd anniversary of Tibetan National Uprising and as “Tibet Day” 7‑9. Letter of Support – AB 2764
Council Member Gary & Mayor Jordan recommendation: that the Council approve and submit the Letter of Support for AB 2764 Factory Farm/Slaughterhouse Moratorium
7‑10. Letter of Opposition – AB 2808
Mayor Jordan recommendation: that the Council approve and submit the Letter of Opposition for AB 2808 Ranked Choice Voting Prohibition 7‑11. Lighting of the Community Center Tower
Council Member McQuaid recommendation: that the Council approve to light the Community Center tower in blue and yellow in support of Ukraine 7‑12. Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program – Updated Resolution
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202216, authorizing the City Manager to sign all grantrelated documents necessary to implement and closeout the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) funding from the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program for a period of five years
7‑13. 2022 Street Tree Planting – Authorization to Award Contract No. C2217 to Arborist Now, Inc.
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202217, authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract No. C2217 with Arborist Now, Inc. in a nottoexceed contract amount of $38,366 7‑14. Masonic Intersections (Ohlone Trail Safety Improvements) Project CIP No. 25007 – Award of Construction Contract No. C2165 and Construction Management Services Contract No. C2213
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202218, authorizing the City Manager to:
1. Award Contract No. C2165 to Ray’s Electric to construct the Masonic Intersections (Ohlone Trail Safety Improvements) Project in the nottoexceed amount of $742,546; and
2. Execute Contract No. C2213 with Swinerton Management and Consulting to provide construction management services for the not toexceed amount of $128,780; and
3. Appropriate $358,917 in additional budget from regional ACTC passthrough funding to the project, consisting of $208,917 from Measure B Local Streets & Roads and $150,000 from Measure BB Bicycle & Pedestrian funding
7‑15. Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 21000) Washington Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project – Phase 2, Approval of Contract Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C2149
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202219, authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C2149 with McGuire and Hester in the nottoexceed amount of $68,129 using funds previously appropriated as part of the City’s Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 21000) 7‑16. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Albany and Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 1021 Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt:
1. Resolution No. 202220, approving the MOU between the City of Albany and SEIU; and
2. Resolution No. 202221, approving the updated salary schedule for City Employees
8. PRESENTATION
9. PUBLIC HEARING
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. NEW BUSINESS
11‑1. Request from Community Task Force on Policing
Community Task Force on Policing recommendation: that the Council review the Public Safety Reform Initiative components outlined in the memo to incorporate Albany Police Safety Department
Staff recommendation: that the Council refer the item to the City Manager for further consideration of the request
11‑2. Electrification Rebate Program Proposal
Climate Action Committee recommendation: Develop the electrification rebate program and allocate $40,000 of Measure DD funds per fiscal year towards implementation of the program
Staff recommendation: that the Council authorize staff to create the electrification rebate program and utilize up to $25,000 per fiscal year
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/ourcity/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 uptodate information
Upcoming City Meetings
1. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, March 9, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
2. Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission Meeting, Thursday, March 10, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
3. Arts Committee Meeting, Monday, March 14, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
4. Climate Action Committee Meeting, Wednesday, March 16, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
5. Charter Review Committee Meeting, Thursday, March 17, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
6. City Council Meeting, Monday, March 21, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
15. ADJOURNMENT
Per City Council Resolution No. 202113, no Council meeting shall continue past 10:30 p.m. unless a twothirds 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 twothirds 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) 5285710 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) 5285710. 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.
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City Council
Albany City Council
Virtual Meeting
Albany, CA 94706
Monday, March 07, 2022
SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
AMENDED
Monday, March 07, 2022
6:30 PM – Special Meeting
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting
COVID19 NOTICE – PUBLIC MEETING GUIDELINES
Consistent with California Assembly Bill 361, given the proclaimed state of emergency and the Alameda County Health Care Services Agency Director’s recommendation for continued social distancing for public meetings, which is also consistent with CalOSHA requirements for social distancing, the City Council will be participating in City Council meetings via phone/video conferencing. The public is invited to participate via the methods below:
How to watch or listen to the meeting:
1. Meetings are streamed live and recorded for viewing on City website www.albanyca.org/meetings or on YouTube (www.YouTube.com/AlbanyKALB)
2. To observe the meeting by video conference, please go to https://zoom.us/s/97970114482.
3. To listen to the meeting by phone, please call 1 (669) 9009128, then enter Webinar ID 979 7011 4482, follow by #. When asked for a participant ID, press # again.
How to submit Public Comment:
1. 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. Other written comments received after 5 PM will still be provided to the City Council and be included as part of the meeting record.
2. To comment by video conference, click the “Raise Your Hand” button to request to speak during public comment period. You will be asked to unmute yourself when it is your turn to make your comment. After the allotted time, you will then be remuted.
3. To comment by phone, you will “Raise Your Hand” by pressing *9 to request to speak during public comment period. When it is your turn to make your comment, you will be asked to unmute yourself by pressing *6. You will be remuted after the allotted time.
SPECIAL MEETING CLOSED SESSION: 6:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
2. CLOSED SESSION
2‑1. Conference with Real Property Negotiation
Government Code section 54956.8
Property: Maintenance Easement for Existing Cross on a Portion of Albany Hill Park located on west side of the 700 block of Taft Street, APN 066275404003
Agency Negotiators: Scott Ditfurth, City Attorney’s Office Negotiating Parties: Bob Nichols, Attorney for Albany Lions Club, Lions International
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
2‑2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Initiation of Litigation – (1 Case)
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4)
3. ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL MEETING CLOSED 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
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 – February 22, 2022
Staff recommendation: Approve
7‑2. Ratification of Payroll – Date Paid 02/25/2022: Net Amount $323,741.01, Taxes/Benefits/Deductions $346,279.97, Total Payroll $670,020.98 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 $105,670.74 (2/18/2022), $236,469.17 (2/25/2022)
Staff recommendation: Ratify
7‑4. Advisory Body Appointment – Kathy Rai appointed by Vice Mayor Tiedemann to the Social & Economic Justice Commission
Staff recommendation: Information Item
7‑5. Ratification of Recommended Advisory Body Appointment – Allen Kuo Recommended for Appointment by Vice Mayor Tiedemann to the Financial Advisory Committee
Vice Mayor Tiedemann recommendation: Ratify
7‑6. Proclamation – March for Meals Month
Staff recommendation: that the Council approve the Proclamation in honor of March 2022 as the 20th Annual March for Meals Month
7‑7. Proclamation – Women’s History Month & International Women’s Day Council Member McQuaid recommendation: that the Council approve the Proclamation in honor of March 2022 as Women’s History Month and March 8, 2022 as International Women’s Day in the City of Albany 7‑8. Proclamation – Tibetan National Uprising
Council Member McQuaid & Mayor Jordan recommendation: that the Council approve the Proclamation in recognition of March 10, 2022 as the 63rd anniversary of Tibetan National Uprising and as “Tibet Day” 7‑9. Letter of Support – AB 2764
Council Member Gary & Mayor Jordan recommendation: that the Council approve and submit the Letter of Support for AB 2764 Factory Farm/Slaughterhouse Moratorium
7‑10. Letter of Opposition – AB 2808
Mayor Jordan recommendation: that the Council approve and submit the Letter of Opposition for AB 2808 Ranked Choice Voting Prohibition 7‑11. Lighting of the Community Center Tower
Council Member McQuaid recommendation: that the Council approve to light the Community Center tower in blue and yellow in support of Ukraine 7‑12. Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program – Updated Resolution
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202216, authorizing the City Manager to sign all grantrelated documents necessary to implement and closeout the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) funding from the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program for a period of five years
7‑13. 2022 Street Tree Planting – Authorization to Award Contract No. C2217 to Arborist Now, Inc.
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202217, authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract No. C2217 with Arborist Now, Inc. in a nottoexceed contract amount of $38,366 7‑14. Masonic Intersections (Ohlone Trail Safety Improvements) Project CIP No. 25007 – Award of Construction Contract No. C2165 and Construction Management Services Contract No. C2213
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202218, authorizing the City Manager to:
1. Award Contract No. C2165 to Ray’s Electric to construct the Masonic Intersections (Ohlone Trail Safety Improvements) Project in the nottoexceed amount of $742,546; and
2. Execute Contract No. C2213 with Swinerton Management and Consulting to provide construction management services for the not toexceed amount of $128,780; and
3. Appropriate $358,917 in additional budget from regional ACTC passthrough funding to the project, consisting of $208,917 from Measure B Local Streets & Roads and $150,000 from Measure BB Bicycle & Pedestrian funding
7‑15. Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 21000) Washington Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project – Phase 2, Approval of Contract Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C2149
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 202219, authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C2149 with McGuire and Hester in the nottoexceed amount of $68,129 using funds previously appropriated as part of the City’s Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 21000) 7‑16. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Albany and Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 1021 Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt:
1. Resolution No. 202220, approving the MOU between the City of Albany and SEIU; and
2. Resolution No. 202221, approving the updated salary schedule for City Employees
8. PRESENTATION
9. PUBLIC HEARING
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. NEW BUSINESS
11‑1. Request from Community Task Force on Policing
Community Task Force on Policing recommendation: that the Council review the Public Safety Reform Initiative components outlined in the memo to incorporate Albany Police Safety Department
Staff recommendation: that the Council refer the item to the City Manager for further consideration of the request
11‑2. Electrification Rebate Program Proposal
Climate Action Committee recommendation: Develop the electrification rebate program and allocate $40,000 of Measure DD funds per fiscal year towards implementation of the program
Staff recommendation: that the Council authorize staff to create the electrification rebate program and utilize up to $25,000 per fiscal year
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/ourcity/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 uptodate information
Upcoming City Meetings
1. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, March 9, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
2. Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission Meeting, Thursday, March 10, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
3. Arts Committee Meeting, Monday, March 14, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
4. Climate Action Committee Meeting, Wednesday, March 16, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
5. Charter Review Committee Meeting, Thursday, March 17, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
6. City Council Meeting, Monday, March 21, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
15. ADJOURNMENT
Per City Council Resolution No. 202113, no Council meeting shall continue past 10:30 p.m. unless a twothirds 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 twothirds majority vote of the Council to an adjourned regular meeting.
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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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