ALBANY CITY COUNCIL – MINUTES
1000 San Pablo Avenue
Albany, CA 94706
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
1 SPECIAL MEETING: 6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Hansen- Romero, Jordan and López , Vice Mayor Miki , Mayor Tiedemann
Absent: None
2. STUDY SESSION
2-1. Study Session on Proposed Seismic Safety Soft Story Retrofit Program
Staff Recommendation: That the Council provide feedback on a proposal for a mandatory soft story retrofit ordinance
David Bonowitz S.E., consultant, presented the staff report. The technically correct term for soft story buildings is wood frame target story (WFTS) buildings. San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, and Fremont have enacted mandatory retrofit programs for WFTS buildings . The approaches for retrofit ting them are typically to add wood sheathing to existing stud walls , new walls as needed, or a steel frame or column at an open front wall. The cost to retrofit a building varies but can range from $50,000 to $100,000. Approximately 140 multiunit buildings in Albany are suspected of needing retrofit s. A study of 3 -4 unit buildings is being conducted to determine if they are less prone to collapse in an earthquake. If smaller buildings are less prone to collapse, approximately 30 buildings of 3-4 units may be exempt from a retrofit program. The Council may wish to exempt small buildings from a retrofit program, include them with all buildings, or require retrofit at a later time.
Community Development Analyst Michelle Plouse advised that the City conducted a preliminary survey of soft story buildings in 2013, and the Council expressed interest in developing a retrofit ordinance in 2019. In 2020, Mr. Bonowitz completed an inventory of soft story buildings, and the inventory was discussed in a study session in July 2021. During the study session, the Council directed staff to draft an ordinance for a mandatory retrofit program that includ es all WFTS buildings of three or more units.
The proposed ordinance pertains to WFTS buildings with three or more units built before 1981.
Notice would be sent to all buildings that may be subject to the ordinance. The buildings would be divided into four tiers. Each building would be screened in the first year with permit issuance, construction, and affidavit submission occurring two to six years later depending on the tier. In the screening process, owners would hire a licensed architect or engineer to determine if the building is a WFTS building, complete a form to determine the tier for the building, and submit the form to staff for approval. Staff proposes three enhancements to the screening process. First, an owner may claim an exemption based on the building’s non -technical condition. Second, if an owner is certain the building is a WFTS building, they may omit hiring an engineer and prepare and submit a form. Third, staff would screen a building that is clearly not WFTS.
Buildings would be eligible for Enhancement 3 only if they have full height concrete masonry walls or no target story or full height concrete stem walls. •
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ALBANY CITY COUNCIL – MINUTES
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2 To prevent tenant evictions under Assembly Bill (AB) 1482, the proposed ordinance includes a clause that tenants cannot be evicted due to required retrofit work. The landlord could continue to collect rent and provide temporary housing during a displacement or the tenant would not pay rent for the days they are tempor arily relocated. Generally, building retrofits that may require tenant displacement are in the later tiers so that tenants and landlords have more time to plan for relocation. The proposed ordinance also allows a delay of retrofit work to avoid tenant displacement.
A summary of public comment is as follows: retrofits should be required for buildings with full height concrete stem walls; a suggestion for a community forum ; support for relocation assistance.
A summary of Council comment is as follows: a suggestion to include in the ordinance a maximum delay of one year; a preference for a structural engineer to screen a building for Enhancement 3; opposition to requiring a structural engineer for Enhancement 3.
The Council directed staff to prepare a draft ordinance for Council consideration.
ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL MEETING
REGULAR MEETING: 7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Council Member Jordan read the Albany Land Acknowledgement Statement as adopted by the City Council per City of Albany Minute Action, November 15, 2021.
Mayor Tiedemann read a statement regarding recent vandalism incidents on Solano Avenue.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Hansen- Romero, Jordan and López, Vice Mayor Miki, Mayor Tiedemann
Absent: None
3. REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION, IF ANY
4. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
5. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Nicole Almaguer reported our business community has experienced incidents of vandalism and burglary in the last several months. The City’s response includes extra patrols by the Albany Police Department (APD), community notifications, •
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ALBANY CITY COUNCIL – MINUTES
1000 San Pablo Avenue
Albany, CA 94706
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
3 direct outreach to affected businesses, and grant funding for repairs . APD has implemented additional measures and is monitoring them to determine their effectiveness and is investigating the incidents. The City has partnered with the City of Berkeley and the Solano Avenue Association to speak with businesses on Solano Avenue on February 23, 2021. APD is scheduling appointments to discuss safety and other concerns with businesses. The City distributes a business e- news and works with the Solano Avenue Association and the Chamber of Commerce to forward information to businesses.
Businesses may contact the City at [email protected] or 510- 528-5736 to learn about grant funding for repairs. Since January 2020, the City has a securit y camera registration program (albanyca.org/camerareg) and encourages businesses with security cameras to partner with the City.
A power outage at the Community Center prevents KALB from broadcasting the meeting via cable television. The public may view the meeting via YouTube or join meeting via Zoom. The 2023 Summer Recreation Catalogue, which includes recreation opportunities between May and August, has been mailed to residents. The City is offering financial subsidies to Friendship Camp participants. More information is available by contacting Kate Miller at [email protected] or 510 -559-7220. Albany Fire Department (AFD) provided disaster preparedness training to Albany Unified School District (AUSD) staff at Cornell Elementary on February 15, 2023 and hopes to provide training at other school sites. Information about vacancies on City Council Advisory Bodies is available on the City website and at public counters.
A summary of public comment is as follows: a suggestion for AFD to incorporate Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers in emergency preparedness training at schools; suggestion for the City to provide grant funding to businesses for video systems; a request for updates regarding the investigation of the vandalism and burglary incidents.
City Manager Almaguer related that the City is reviewing the feasibility of a grant program for security cameras. AFD’s emergency preparedness training is based on CERT training and conducted by staff.
6. GOOD OF THE CITY/PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Tiedemann opened the Good of the City.
A summary of public comment is as follows: a report on the success of Albany CARES with three homeless residents; suggestion to encourage businesses to clean up graffiti; requests for the City to help parents with a fee increase being imposed by Kids Speaking Spanish (KSS) Preschool; a suggestion for the Council to direct APD to report crime statistics quarterly to either the Council or the Policing Commission.
City Attorney Mala Subramanian reported the City has a lease with KSS Preschool. KSS Preschool has not breached the lease; therefore, the City has no ability to send a letter regarding the lessor/lessee relationship.
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ALBANY CITY COUNCIL – MINUTES
1000 San Pablo Avenue
Albany, CA 94706
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
4 7. CONSENT CALENDAR
7-1. Minutes, February 6, 2023
Staff Recommendation: Approve
7-2. Ratification of Payroll – Date Paid 2/10/2023: Net Amount $353.969.07, Taxes/Benefits/Deductions $377,814.20, Total Payroll $731,783.27
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 $ 425,340.09 (2/3/2023), $830,052.76 (2/10/2023)
Staff Recommendation: Ratify
7-4. Advisory Body Appointments:
• Brad Carlton by Council Member Hansen-Romero to the Arts Committee • Mark Meldgin by Council Member Hansen- Romero to the climate Action Committee
• James Bensman by Vice Mayor Miki to the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission
Staff Recommendation: Information Item
7-5. Advisory Body Appointment Recommendations for City Council Ratification:
• Kyle Bowman recommended for appointment to the Financial Advisory Committee by Mayor Tiedemann
• Mark Priven recommended for appointment to the Financial Advisory Committee by Council Member Hansen-Romero
• Gregory Downs recommended for appointment to the Policing Commission by Mayor Tiedemann
Council Member Hansen-Romero and Mayor Tiedemann Recommendation: Ratify
7-6. Cip No. 32000 – 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project – UPRR/USDA CIPP Lining (C21-35) – Project Completion
Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2023- 05, authorizing the City Manager to:
1. Approve the contract Change Order #2 to Contract No. C21-35;
2. Accept the improvements completed in Contract No. C21-35; and
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Albany, CA 94706
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
5 7-7. CIP No. 32000 – 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation – Various Locations Project (C21-57) – Project Completion
Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2023- 06, authorizing the City Manager to:
1. Approve Contract Change Order #2 to Contract No. C21-57;
2. Accept the improvements completed in Contract No. C21-57; and
3. File the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder’s Office
7-8. Annual Sidewalk Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 22000) – Authorize Call for Bids for Sidewalk Repair Phase 7 (C23-09)
Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2023- 07, authorizing the City Manager to approve a Call for Bids for Phase 7 of the Annual Sidewalk Rehabilitation Project, Contract No. C23-09
7-9. City Sponsorship of Solano Avenue Association Solano Stroll and Stroll-ish Events
Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-08, providing a financial contribution of $45,000 from the City’s American Rescue Plan Act funds to sponsor the Solano Avenue Association 2023 Solano Stroll and Stroll-ish events
Mayor Tiedemann asked if anyone wishes to remove items from the consent calendar.
Council Member Jordan removed Item s 7 -6, 7 -7, and 7 -8. A m ember of the public removed Item 7-9.
Items 7-6 and 7-7: Council Member Jordan thanked Public Works staff for moving the rehabilitation project ahead of its timeline.
Item 7-8: Council Member Jordan thanked staff for their work on City sidewalks.
A summary of public comment is as follows: an inquiry regarding the increase in the sponsorship amount.
Mayor Tiedemann advised that the Council approved an amount of $45,000 forSolano Avenue Association.
MOTION:
Moved by Council Member Jordan, seconded by Council Member Hansen- Romero, to approve the consent calendar.
AYES: Council Members Hansen- Romero, Jordan and López , Vice Mayor Miki, Mayor Tiedemann
NOES: None
Motion carried and so ordered.
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ALBANY CITY COUNCIL – MINUTES
1000 San Pablo Avenue
Albany, CA 94706
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
6 8. PRESENTATION
9. PUBLIC HEARING
9-1. Public Hearing of the City Council to Consider Adoption of the 2023-2031 General Plan Housing Element and Approval of an Addendum to the 2016 General Plan Environmental Impact Report
Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-09:
1. Approving an Addendum to the 2035 Albany General Plan EIR;
2. Adopting the Albany 2023- 2031 Housing Element, including findings of substantial compliance with the California Government Code;
3. Authorizing staff to submit the adopted Housing Element to the State Department of Housing and Community Development for a compliance determination
Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation: With Planning & Zoning Commission Resolution No. PZC 2023-01, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommends that the Council:
• Adopt the Addendum to the 2035 Albany General Plan EIR, • Repeal the 2015-2023 Housing Element in its entirety, • Approve the Adoption Draft Housing Element in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit “E,”
• Authorize the Community Development Director to immediately submit Exhibits “A” through “E” to HCD, with a request for a compliance determination,
• Authorize the Community Development Director to make any non- substantive changes to the Housing Element that may be required by the State to achieve certification or that may be necessary to ensure internal consistency with other planning documents,
• Authorize the Community Development Director to distribute copies of the Housing Element in the manner provided in Government Code Sections 65357 (requiring that copies be provided to specific public entities and persons submitting comments) and 65589.7 (requiring that copies be submitted to water and sewer service providers).
Mayor Tiedemann announced that the Council would hear staff’s presentation regarding the Housing Element except for tenant protections. Following Vice Mayor Miki leaving Council Chambers due to his recusal, the Council would hear the staff report and public comment regarding tenant protections and discuss and take final action on tenant protection sections of the Housing Element . Finally, the Council would hear public comment and discuss and take action regarding adoption of the Housing Element with incorporating any action already taken regarding tenant protections into the Housing Element.
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Albany, CA 94706
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
7 Community Development Director Jeff Bond presented the staff report. The City of Albany last certified a Housing Element in 2015. In 2017, new state laws drastically changed and made a Housing Element more complicated, thorough, and useful. Policies in the 2023- 2031 Housing Element begin to address issues such as segregation, commutes, over - crowded housing, and expensive housing.
Barry Miller, Barry Miller Cons ulting, reported the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) will review the Housing Element and ensure it complies with the Government Code. Requirements for the Housing Element are prescriptive and detailed. The Housing Element focuses on affirmatively furthering fair housing (AFFH) to ensure cities provide for the housing needs of all residents and do not concentrate all affordable housing in a single location. The City’s responsibility is not to build housing but to write the rules that allow the private sector to build housing.
The Planning & Zoning Commission (Commission) conducted eight study sessions on the Housing Element between the beginning of 2021 and the fall of 2022. The City Council held three study sessions in 2022. Staff sponsored a community workshop in 2021 and made presentations to community groups. The first draft of the Housing Element was produced on July 29, 2022 and submitted to HCD on September 12, 2022. The City received HCD’s comments on December 9, 2022. On February 8, 2023, the Commission reviewed HCD’s comments and revisions to the Draft Housing Element and recommended the Council adopt the revised Draft Housing Element.
The City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) is 1,114 housing units over the eight-year period of the Housing Element. RHNA is broken into four income categories:
very low, low, moderate, and above moderate. Chapter 6, entitled “Goals, Policies and Programs,” contains the City’s action plan to meet housing needs.
HCD’s letter included 25 comments, and staff has prepared a response to each comment.
The major points of the letter address housing sites, evaluation of constraints related to development processes, and actionable or measurable programs. Staff provided additional analysis and information in Chapters 4 and 5, strengthened programs with actionable verbs and metrics, and added new programs.
The 2023- 2031 Housing Element is a General Plan Am endment and is defined as a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Staff determined that the General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) certified in 2016 is adequate to address the impacts of adopting the Housing Element. No changes to the Land Use Map are being implemented. Some actions in the Housing Element could require environmental review in the future. The Housing Element is a programmatic document that does not change the General Plan in a substantive way such that a new EIR is required.
The Commission recommended minor changes to the Housing Element. The first change is to allow the Commission to approve density bonus requests. The second change is to •
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8 consider requiring some of the inclusionary units to be Americans Wit h Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible. The third is to recognize the potential for triplexes and fourplexes in the R-1 zone. The fourth change is to acknowledge that the City allows a higher floor area ratio (FAR) for residential projects than for commercial projects.
Vice Mayor Miki recused himself from topics pertaining to tenant protections and the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) due to his owning residential rental property at 805 and 807 Buchanan Street.
Mr. Miller advised that public comments in the summer of 2022 related to tenant protection issues, and most public comments for the current meeting relate to TOPA and tenant protection measures. The Needs Assessment for the Housing Element indicated that 61% of lower-income households in Albany are cost burdened and vulnerable to displacement.
State law requires the Housing Element to contain anti -displacement measures. A number of organizations commented that tenant protection measures needed to be revisited and that the Housing Element needed to include action programs related to renters. Programs 5C, 5D, and 5E address tenant protections. Programs for tenant protections provide a starting point for a community conversation and a commitment to act but are not a solution.
Community Development Director Bond noted that tenant protection measures have received the most public comment.
A summary of public comment is as follows: opposition to TOPA because it will not benefit anyone; TOPA is unnecessary due to new laws; the B ridge Association of Realtors opposes Programs 5D and 5E as they are contrary to the policy of zero net loss; opposition to TOPA because it would hurt housing production; tenant protection measures add uncertainty, risks, and costs to housing projects; a preference for economic incentives for housing; an inquiry regarding the number of years in a Housing Element cycle and the number of housing units required and built; support for renter protections and TOPA as a way to increase diversity in Albany; TOPA harms tenants; East Bay Rental Housing Association urged the Council to reject TOPA as it negatively impacted housing in Washington, D.C.; support for a TOPA program and developing it in the next year and a half; a request for clarification of TOPA, and support for tenant protections; a preference to protect landlords as well as tenants and to remove fair choice from Program 5D; renters need protections; TOPA decreases property value and deters housing production.
Mayor Tiedemann indicated that the Housing Element cycle is eight years. More than 1,000 housing units have been assigned to the City, and about 300 housing units are in the pipeline. The City needs more affordable units.
A summary of Council comments on tenant protections is as follows: a TOPA program would be crafted by the City Council; developing a TOPA program would require a lot of staff time for little utilization; almost every tenant protection measure exempts smaller properties, accessory dwelling units (ADU), and single-family homes; TOPA would likely •
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9 work better if it included funding; a preference to remove TOPA; support for the language in Program 5D because it holds the Council accountable for anti-displacement measures; the language represents a real commitment for the City; renter protections are necessary; a proposal to include a local voucher program in Program 5D and remove Program 5E; opposition to removing Program 5E; support for a local voucher program; adopting or revising the Housing Element affects the City Council Strategic Plan.
MOTION:
Moved by Council Member Jordan, seconded by Council Member Hansen- Romero, to approve all tenant protection programs as proposed and to add a local voucher program to Program 5D and remove Program 5E.
AYES: Council Members Hansen-Romero and Jordan
NOES: Council Member López, Mayor Tiedemann
RECUSED: Vice Mayor Miki
Motion failed.
MOTION:
Moved by Mayor Tiedemann, seconded by Council Member López, to approve tenant protection programs as written in the Housing Element and to add a local voucher program to Program 5D.
AYES: Council Members Jordan and López, Mayor Tiedemann NOES: Council Member Hansen-Romero
RECUSED: Vice Mayor Miki
Motion passed and so ordered.
Vice Mayor Miki returned to the meeting.
A summary of public comment on non- tenant protection related matters is as follows:
more Code enforcement is needed to improve the health and safety of Albany citizens; recusing Vice Mayor Miki was unfair because everyone is either an owner, renter, or housing provider; appreciation for Mr. Miller’s expertise and service to the City; support for the Housing Element with the Commission’s addition; the City needs to get credit for all housing provided by UC Berkeley; an inquiry as to the City’s progress in building the required housing in the fifth cycle; the Housing Element does not affirmatively further fair housing because it does not spread negative impacts throughout the City; suggestions for revisions to the Housing Element; suggestions to conduct impact studies and analyses and to utilize means testing for affordable housing.
MOTION:
Moved by Council Member Jordan, seconded by Mayor Tiedemann, to extend the meeting to 10:50 p.m. to include Item 10-1.
AYES: Council Members Hansen- Romero, Jordan and López, Vice Mayor Miki, Mayor Tiedemann
NOES: None
Motion passed and so ordered.
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10 Vice Mayor Miki explained that he recused himself based on state law . If he had participated in the discussion, any decision of the Council could be negated, and the State could have imposed financial obligations on him and the City.
Mayor Tiedemann advised that the City produced 286 housing units in the fifth cycle, but few of the units were market -rate or affordable multifamily units. The State provides a RHNA number for the region, and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) assigns a RHNA number for each municipality in the region.
Mr. Miller reported approximately half of the City’s housing capacity is located in the San Pablo Avenue Corridor, and the remaining half is spread throughout the City.
Community Development Director Bond clarified that 1600 Solano Avenue does not meet HCD’s criteria for parcels that can be identified as housing opportunity sites . Staff will provide impact analyses of programs as they present them to the Council.
A summary of Council comment is as follows: appreciation for staff’s work on the Housing Element; the Housing Element provides a roadmap for the Council to welcome new residents and retain current residents; thanks to the community for engaging with staff, the Commission, and the Council; the Housing Element will fulfill the State’s requirements and create good programs that will help housing production in Albany.
MOTION:
Moved by Council Member Hansen-Romero, seconded by Mayor Tiedemann, to extend the meeting to 11:10 p.m. to include Item 10-1.
AYES: Council Members Hansen -Romero, Jordan and López, Vice Mayor Miki, Mayor Tiedemann
NOES: None
Motion passed and so ordered.
MOTION:
Moved by Council Member Jordan, seconded by Mayor Tiedemann, to adopt Resolution 2023-09, 1) approving an Addendum to the 2035 Albany General Plan EIR; 2) adopting the Albany 2023-2031 Housing Element, including findings of substantial compliance with the California Government Code and including a local voucher program in Program 5D ; 3) authorizing staff to submit the adopted Housing Element to the State Department of Housing and Community Development for a compliance determination, with direction on tenant protections approved earlier.
AYES: Council Members Hansen- Romero, Jordan and López, Vice Mayor Miki, Mayor Tiedemann
NOES: None
Motion passed and so ordered.
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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ALBANY CITY COUNCIL – MINUTES
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11 10-1. Council Ad -Hoc Committee Report Regarding the Social & Economic Justice Commission
Council Ad Hoc Committee (Council Members Hansen- Romero and López) Recommendation: That the Council move to sunset the name/branding of the Social & Economic Justice Commission (SEJC), and approve the creation of the Racial Inclusivity & Social Equity (RIS E) Commission. Moreover, we recommend a reduction in anticipated work plan items, relative to the previous SEJC work plan.
The work plan items for the proposed RISE Commission will be determined at a later Council meeting, pending approval of this respective recommendation
Council Member López presented the Ad Hoc Committee’s report. While t he Ad Hoc Committee understands the ramifications of sunsetting the Social & Economic Justice Commission (SEJC) and recognizes the SEJC’s recent difficulties, it recom mends sunsetting the SEJC and establishing a Racial Inclusivity & Social Equity (RISE) Commission with staff drafting a charge that reflects its purpose. A more intentional focus on the RISE Commission’s workplan will aid the RISE Commission in accomplishing its work.
Council Member Hansen-Romero added that the Ad Hoc Committee discussed limiting the workplan to two specific items so that the RISE Commission could successfully complete its workplan.
A summary of public comment is as follows : support for the recommendation; concern regarding limiting the workplan; an inquiry as to the two items for the workplan.
Council Member López clarified that the RISE Commission’s work will encompass homelessness and inclusivity. The recommendation is for a reduction in the number of items on the RISE Commission’s workplan relative to the SEJC’s workplan. The RISE Commission’s scope of work will include the SEJC’s scope.
A summary of Council comment is as follows: appreciation for the Ad Hoc Committee’s work.
MOTION:
Moved by Council Member Hansen-Romero, seconded by Council Member López, to 1) sunset the name/branding of the Social & Economic Justice Commission, 2) approve the creation of the Racial Inclusivity & Social Equity Commission, and 3) reduce the anticipated work plan items, relative to the previous SEJC work plan. The work plan items for the proposed RISE Commission will be determined at a later Council meeting.
AYES: Council Members Hansen- Romero, Jordan and López, Vice Mayor Miki, Mayor Tiedemann
NOES: None
Motion carried and so ordered.
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12 11. NEW BUSINESS
12. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS, COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS ON
APPOINTED REPRESENTATION OF ALBANY, AND OTHER MEETINGS AND EVENTS
City Council Appointed Representation
Bodies
Appointee Alternate
Alameda County Mayors’ Conference Tiedemann Miki
Alameda County Transportation Commission Jordan Miki
Alameda County Waste Management Authority Hansen-Romero Jordan Association of Bay Area Government Tiedemann Jordan
East Bay Community Energy JPA Board Tiedemann López
East Bay Sports Field Recreational Authority
JPA
Miki Hansen-Romero
Housing Authority of Alameda County McQuaid N/A
League of California Cities (East Bay) Miki López
Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District López N/A
Alameda County Library Advisory Commission Jordan Tiedemann Rausser College of Natural Resources Dean’s
Advisory Committee on the Gill Tract (DAC)
López N/A
Police & Fire Pension Fund Board Tiedemann Miki
Alameda County Paratransit Advisory &
Planning Committee (PAPCO)
(vacant) N/A
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Tiedemann requested an item regarding assistance for parents of children in the KSS Preschool, if possible.
Council Member López proposed an item regarding a letter of support for UC Village staff’s efforts to rename a park for Bobby Seale.
Council Member Jordan requested an item regarding the League of California Cities’ model resolution about voter approval of taxes and fees.
A summary of public comment is as follows: a request for an item regarding renaming Memorial Park to Ohlone Park or Albany Hill to Ohlone Hill.
14. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS
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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. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, February 22, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
2. Transportation Commission Meeting, Thursday, February 23, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
3. Financial Advisory Committee Meeting, Wednesday, March 1, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
4. City Council Meeting, Monday, March 6, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
15. ADJOURNMENT
11 :10 p.m. There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Tiedemann adjourned the meeting .
Minutes submitted by Anne Hsu, City Clerk.
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