Meeting
Albany City Council
Virtual Meeting
Albany, CA 94706
Monday, April 04, 2022
AGENDA
Monday, April 04, 2022, 7:00 PM
COVID-19 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 for public meetings, the City Council will be participating in City Council meetings via phone/video conferencing. The public is invited to participate via the methods below:
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1. CALL TO ORDER
The following Land Acknowledgement Statement shall be read at the beginning of each City Council meeting and Advisory Body meeting per Albany City Council Minute Action, November 15, 2021. “The City of Albany recognizes that we occupy the land originally protected by the Confederated Villages of Lisjan. We acknowledge the genocide that took place on these lands and must make strides to repay the moral debt that is owed to this indigenous people, specifically the Ohlone Tribe. We thank them for their contributions which have transformed our community, and will continue to bring forth growth and unity. The City of Albany commits to sustaining ongoing relationships with the Tribe and together build a better future for all that now make this their home.”
2. ROLL CALL
3. REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION, IF ANY
No public comment will be taken.
4. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
4‑1.
Proclamation – Education and Sharing Day
4-1 Education & Sharing Day Proclamation
4‑2.
Recognition of Albany High School (AHS) Athlete Achievements
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 – March 21, 2022
Staff recommendation: Approve
7-1 2022-03-21 minutes DRAFT
7‑2.
Ratification of Payroll – Date Paid 03/25/2022: Net Amount $359,344.29, Taxes/Benefits/Deductions $392,977.52, Total Payroll $752,321.81 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 $129,163.04 (3/18/2022), $197,614.36 (3/25/2022) Staff recommendation: Ratify
20220318Council pkt SIGNED
20220325Council pkt SIGNED
7‑4.
Kains Avenue/Adams Street Bicycle Boulevard Pilot Project (CIP No. 25010) – Approve Call for Bids for Construction (C22-27) Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-27, authorizing the City Manager to approve a Call for Bids for construction of the Kains Avenue/Adams Street Bicycle Boulevard Pilot Project, Contract No. C22-27 CEQA:
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land) 7-4 Att1_Reso 2022-27 Kains-Adams Call for Bids
7-4 _Staff Report - Call for Bids_Kains-Adams
7-4 Att2_Kains and Adams 100P 20220324
Public Comment 20220401 430PM
Public Comment 20220404 10AM
7‑5.
Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 21000) – Cleveland Avenue Paving, Storm Drain, and Bikeway Project: Award of Contract No. C22-26 for Engineering Design Services Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-28, authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract No. C22-26 with Bellecci & Associates in the not-to-exceed amount of $172,954.00 for a one-year contract for design of pavement, storm drain, curb ramp, and bikeway improvements, using previously appropriated funds for the Annual Street Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 21000) 7-5 _Staff Report - Bellecci&Associates_Contract_design 7-5 Att 1_Resolution No. 2022-28
7-5 Att 2_C22-26_Contract_Bellecci Associates_Cleveland Avenue (Draft Agreement) 7‑6.
Police Fleet Vehicle Purchase
Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-29, approving the purchase and outfitting of two 2022 Hybrid Ford Police Utility patrol vehicles utilizing police equipment reserve funds, at the State of California contract price of $45,613.17 per vehicle for the hybrid Ford Police Utility patrol vehicle and outfitting costs of $16,583.00 per vehicle 7-6 _Staff Report - Vehicle Purchase 03242022
7-6 Att 1 - Reso 2022-29 Purchase PD Vehicles
7‑7.
Extension of the End Date of the City Council Strategic Plan Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-30, extending the end date of the City Council Strategic Plan to March 31, 2023. 7-7 _Staff Report-Strategic Plan Status Time extension
7-7 Att 1 - Reso 2022-30 Strategic Plan Time Extension
7‑8.
Amendment of the Resolution Establishing Policing Commission Staff recommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-31, amending Resolution No. 2021-100 establishing Albany Policing Commission 7-8 _Staff Report - Policing Commission Update 040422
7-8 Att 1 Reso 2022-31 Establishing Police Commission
7-8 Att 2 - Reso 2021-100
Public Comment 20220401 430PM
Public Comment 20220404 10AM
Public Comment 20220404 1PM
Public Comment 20220404 3PM
Public Comment 20220404 5PM
Public Comment 20220405 930AM
8. PRESENTATION
9. PUBLIC HEARING
9‑1.
Resolution No. 2022-32, a Resolution of Necessity by the Albany City Council, declaring that acquisition of the easement interest related to ingress and egress for maintenance of a cross, as well as removal of the cross itself, on a portion of Albany Hill Park located on the west side of the 700 block of Taft Street (Lot 1-18, Block 8, Plate of Cerrito Hill), located in the City of Albany, Alameda County, California, more particularly described as Assessor Parcel Nos. 066-2754-14-5, 066-2754-40-3, by eminent domain, is necessary for the elimination of a potential establishment clause concern and to provide for an unencumbered public park within the City of Albany Staff recommendation:
That the City Council conduct a Public Hearing to consider adoption of a proposed Resolution of Necessity, making the following findings:
(a) The public interest and necessity require the proposed project; (b) The proposed project is planned or located in the manner that will be most compatible with the greatest public good and least private injury; (c) Acquisition of the easement interest in a Assessor Parcel Nos. 066-2754-14-5, 066-2754-40-3 is necessary for the elimination of a potential establishment clause concern and to provide for an unencumbered public park in the City; (d) The offer required by section 7267.2 of the California Government Code was made; and (e) The public use for this property (the easement interest) is a more necessary use than the use for which the property is appropriated.
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-32, a Resolution of Necessity by the Albany City Council, declaring that acquisition of the easement interest related to ingress and egress for maintenance of a cross, as well as removal of the cross itself, on a portion of Albany Hill Park located on the west side of the 700 block of Taft Street (Lot 1-18, Block 8, Plate of Cerrito Hill), located in the City of Albany, Alameda County, California, more particularly described as Assessor Parcel Nos. 066-2754-14-5, 066-2754-40-3, by eminent domain, is necessary for the elimination of a potential establishment clause concern and to provide for an unencumbered public park within the City of Albany. 9-1 _Staff Report and Attachments-c1 - Reso of Necessity Hearing Public Comment 20220404 10AM
Public Comment 20220404 1PM
Public Comment 20220404 3PM
Public Comment 20220404 5PM
Public Comment 20220405 930AM
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10‑1.
Amendment to 2021-2023 Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission Work Plan Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission and staff recommendations: that the Council review proposed amendments to the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission 2021-2023 work plan and provide direction to the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission 10-1 _Staff Report - PROSC 2021-2023 Work Plan Amendment 04042022 10-1 Att 1 PROSC Request to Amend Advisory Body Work Plan Form 2019 - fillable 04042022 10-1 Att 2 PROSC 2021-2023 Work Plan new Template
11. NEW BUSINESS
11‑1.
Second Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Council Member Gary recommendation: that the Council approves the following recommendations:
Juneteenth flag flown – June 12
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6:00 PM (sundown) – June 19
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6:00 PM (sundown)
City financial support up to $7,500
Direct staff to prepare a resolution authorizing a street event encroachment permit and associated street closure Authorize allocation of City resources for the event including audio/visual support, port-a-potty and waste receptacles City sponsorship that will include name recognition and assistance with marketing 11-1 _Gary Memo - Juneteenth Event 2022 Final
11-1 Att 1 - Location Map
11‑2.
Elimination of Fees for Residential Disabled Parking
Council Member McQuaid and Mayor Jordan recommendation: that the Council direct staff to prepare a resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule to eliminate fees for establishing an on-street disabled parking space in a residential area 11-2 McQuaid.Jordan Memo - Disabled Parking Fee Waivers
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
12-1 ACTC Packet Excerpt_20220324
12-1 ACTC SPA Multimodal Corridor Preject Presentation_20220324
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Members and City Manager note upcoming agenda items that may be of interest to the Council, staff, or public. Council Members may request that items be placed on a future agenda.
14. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Information available on City website
https://www.albanyca.org/our-city/city-calendar
City Calendar web page. No public comment will be taken .
Upcoming City Events – please check on City website
www.albanyca.org
under City Calendar web page for up-to-date information Upcoming City Meetings
1. Social & Economic Justice Commission Meeting, Tuesday, April 5, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
2. Economic Development Committee Meeting, Thursday, April 7, 5:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
3. Arts Committee Meeting, Monday, April 11, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
4. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, April 13, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
5. Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission Meeting, Thursday, April 14, 7:00 PM, Virtual Meeting via phone/video conferencing
6. City Council Meeting, Monday, April 18, 7:00 PM
15. ADJOURNMENT
Per City Council Resolution No. 2021-13, no Council meeting shall continue past 10:30 p.m. unless a two-thirds majority of the Council votes to extend the meeting to discuss specified items; and any motion to extend the meeting beyond 10:30 p.m. shall include a list of specific agenda items to be covered. Any items not completed at a regularly scheduled Council meeting shall be continued to the next regular meeting or by a two-thirds majority vote of the Council to an adjourned regular meeting.
The Council agenda is posted for public inspection in advance of meetings at the City Hall, the Albany Community Center, and the Albany Senior Center. Agendas and supporting documents can also be found online at:
www.albanyca.org.
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NOTICE
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge a decision of the City Council in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at a public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.
The decision of the City Council is final as of the date of its decision unless judicial review is initiated pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5. Any such petition for judicial review is subject to the provisions of California Code of Civil Procedure 1094.6.
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