ALBANY CITY COUNCIL – MINUTES
1000 San Pablo Avenue
Albany, CA 94706
Monday, December 12, 2022
1 SPECIAL MEETING: 5:00 PM
1. CALL TO O
RDER
Mayor Jordan read the Albany Land Acknowledgement Statement as adopted by the City Council per City of Albany Minute Action, November 15, 2021.
2. ROLL CALL
P
resent: Council Members McQuaid and Nason, Vice Mayor Tiedemann, Mayor Jordan
Absent: None
3. CONSENT CAL
ENDAR
3-1. Consider
Brown Act Demand Letter to Cure Alleged Violations and Revoke Certain Actions Related to Sunsetting Advisory Committees from the December 5, 2022 City Council Meeting
Staff r
ecommendation: that the Council direct the City Attorney to send a response letter pursuant to Government Code section 54960.1(c)(2), of the City Council’s determination that the Demand Letter incorrectly asserts Brown Act violations where no violations occurred, and as such, the City Council need not cure or correct the challenged action
3-2. Certi
fication of the Official Results of the General Municipal Election Held on November 8, 2022
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ecommendation: that the Council acknowledge the receipt of the Certificate of Election Results with a copy of the Official Canvass and adopt Resolution No. 2022-137, declaring results of the General Municipal Election held on November 8, 2022
3-3. Resolut
ion No. 2022-138, Appointing Jennifer Hansen-Romero to the City Council Staff r
ecommendation: that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-138, appointing Jennifer Hansen-Romero to the City Council for a term of 2 years Mayor Jor
dan asked if anyone wishes to remove items from the consent calendar. Vice Mayor Tiedemann removed Items 3-2 and 3-3. A member of the public removed Item 3-
1. Item 3-2
: Vice Mayor Tiedemann remarked that the first election utilizing ranked choice voting worked well.
Item 3-3: Vic
e Mayor Tiedemann thanked candidates for running for election.
A summar
y of public comment is as follows: the possibility of sunsetting Advisory Bodies should have been on the November 7 , 2022 meeting agenda; the description of the •
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Date approved: January 17, 2023
ALBANY CITY COUNCIL – MINUTES
1000 San Pablo Avenue
Albany, CA 94706
Monday, December 12, 2022
2 agenda item regarding Advisory Bodies was misleading; perhaps the incoming Council should decide the fate of Advisory Bodies.
A summary of Council comment is as follows: hopefully future election raw data results showing different ranking will be available before the Council declares the certified results for transparency reason.
MOTION:
Moved by Vice Mayor Tiedemann, seconded by Council Member Nason, to approve the consent calendar.
AYES: Council Members McQuaid and Nason, Vice Mayor Tiedemann, Mayor Jordan NOES: None
Motion carried and so ordered.
4. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
4-1. Resolutions of Appreciation for Council Member McQuaid and Council Member Nason for their Services on the Albany City Council
Mayor Jordan and Vice Mayor Tiedemann presented the resolutions to Council Members McQuaid and Nason respectively.
A summary of public comment is as follows: thanks to Council Members McQuaid and Nason for their public service.
A summary of Council comment is as follows: appreciation for Council Member McQuaid’s service and dedication to residents; thanks to Council Member Nason for her focus on City finances and service to the City.
4-2. Ceremonial Oath of Office for Newly Elected and Appointed Members of the City Council – John Anthony Miki, Robin D. López, and Jennifer Hansen-Romero
City Clerk Anne Hsu administered the O ath of O ffice to John Anthony Miki, Robin D.
López, and Jennifer Hansen-Romero.
A summary of public comment is as follows: appreciation for the new Council Members’ willingness to enter public service; congratulations to the new Council Members ; hope that the Council can advance equity.
A summary of Council comment is as follows: welcome to the new Council Members ; thanks to family members and members of the public for their support.
5. NEW BUSINESS
5-1. City Council Reorganization and Appointment of Mayor and Vice Mayor
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