Meeting
Albany City Council
City Hall Council Chambers
1000 San Pablo Ave., Albany, CA
Monday, November 06, 2023
SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, November 06, 2023
6:00 PM – Special Meeting
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting
https://albanyca.zoom.us/s/87852424530
PUBLIC MEETING GUIDELINES
Albany
City Council
meetings
are
conducted
in
person
at
City
Hall
Council
Chambers.
As
a
courtesy, and technology permitting, members of the public may continue to participate virtually. However, the City cannot guarantee that the public’s access to teleconferencing technology will
be
uninterrupted,
and
technical difficulties
may
occur
from
time
to
time.
SPECIAL MEETING - OPEN SESSION: 6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
2. STUDY SESSION
2‑1.
Study Session on New Solid Waste Collection Service Agreement and Amended Disposal Agreement Staff Recommendation: That the Council receive a presentation from solid waste consultant, R3 Consulting Group, Inc. (R3), and direct staff to negotiate the final terms and conditions of a new solid waste collection service agreement and amendment to the Processing, Transfer and Disposal Service Agreement with Waste Management of Alameda County (WMAC) 2-1 _CCSR WMAC Study Session
2-1 Att 1 - Background on Negotiation Process
2-1 Att 2 - Background on Changes to Waste and Disposal Laws and Marketplace 2-1 Att 2a - Notification of Intent to Comply
2-1 Att 2b - Final, Approved CalRecycle CAP
2-1 Att 3 - Comparisons with Other Cities
3. ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL MEETING - OPEN SESSION
REGULAR MEETING: 7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER / LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
“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.
Information available on
City website weekly eNews
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https://www.albanyca.org/our-city/city-news
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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 – October 16, 2023
Staff Recommendation: Approve
CC2023-10-16 Minutes DRAFT
7‑2.
Ratification of Payroll – Date Paid 10/20/2023: Net Amount $394,218.56, Taxes/Benefits/Deductions $419,718.54, Total Payroll $813,937.10 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 $310,869.59 (10/13/2023), $514,737.28 (10/20/2023), 124,204.60 (10/27/2023) Staff Recommendation: Ratify
20231013 Council pkt SIGNED
20231020 Council pkt SIGNED
20231027 Council pkt SIGNED
7‑4.
AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities Application
Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-72, authorizing staff to complete the application and send a letter of commitment to join the AARP Network of Age-Friendly State and Communities 7-4 _CCSR_AARP Age-Friendly Network Application
7-4 Att 1 Reso No. 2023-72 AARP
7-4 Att 2 AARP Commitment Letter
7-4 Att 3 NAFSC Intro Handout-singles-2023-3-17
7‑5.
Annual Sidewalk Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 22000) – Contract No. C23-09 Contract Change Order #2 (Phase 8) That Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-73:
Authorizing the City Manager to execute CCO#2 to Contract No. C23-09 with Villalobos in the not-to-exceed amount of $159,300; Appropriating $229,000 for the Annual Sidewalk Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 22000) and adjusting the program budget accordingly Environmental Clearance
This Project is categorically exempt from CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 “Existing Facilities” of the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts the repair, maintenance, and minor alteration of streets, sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, and street trees 7-5 _CCSR - C23-09 CCO2 - Phase 8
7-5 Att1_Reso 2023-73 C23-09 CCO2
7-5 Att2_Sidewalk Phase 8 SR 09-2023
7-5 Att3_Sidewalk Phase 8 Design Drawings
7-5 Att4_Phase 7 Pre and Post Construction Photos
7-5 Att5_C23-09 CCO2
8. PRESENTATION
8‑1.
Presentation from AC Transit – Realign Bus Service Network Plan Update 8-1 _CCPresentation AC Transit 20231106
20231106 CC8-1 AC Transit Presentation
9. PUBLIC HEARING
9‑1.
Public Hearing for Amendments to the Transportation Element of the General Plan and Amendments to Chapter 20 Sections 20.08, 20.12, 20.20, 20.24, 20.28, 20.40 and 20.100 of the Zoning Ordinance to Modify Off-Street Parking Regulations – First Reading Staff Recommendation: That the Council
Approve Resolution No. 2023-59, amending the Transportation Element of the General Plan Land Use to reflect implementation of new parking standards and related updates; Introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 2023-06, amending the Zoning Ordinance to remove minimum parking requirements citywide in response to Assembly Bill (AB) 2097; Confirm whether to establish maximum parking requirements, currently drafted as an optional section within Ordinance No. 2023-06 Environmental Review
These General Plan and Zoning Ordinance amendments are within the scope of the General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) that was certified in April 2016. The EIR contemplated revisions to parking standards over time, including those that resulted in Measure D, which modified minimum parking requirements. Moreover, parking is no longer an impact topic under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Additionally, on February 21, 2023, the City Council adopted an Addendum to the General Plan EIR to analyze potential impacts of the 2023-2031 Housing Element. This evaluation included implementation of Housing Element Program 4.E, described herein, to revise minimum and maximum parking requirements. The Addendum to the General Plan EIR is also available at:
https://www.albanyca.org/departments/planning-zoning/housing-element 9-1 _CCSR-AB 2097 Parking
9-1 Att 1 Reso No. 2023-59 AB2097 Parking GP Amendments 9-1 Att 2_Exb A_General Plan_Land Use & Transportation Element_amendments 9-1 Att 3 Ord No. 2023-05 AB2097 Parking ZO Amendments 2023-11-06 9-1 Att 4_Ex A_AMC Chapter 20 Off-Street Parking & Loading_AB2097 Revisions 20231106 CC9-1 Public Comment - Updated 20231106 1000
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. NEW BUSINESS
11‑1.
Preparation of a New Active Transportation Plan for the City Staff Recommendation: That the Council provide guidance on the preparation of a new Active Transportation Plan for the City California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
The scope of work associated with the preparation of the Active Transportation Plan will include review for compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Act 11-1 _CCSR ATP Study Session
11-1 Att 1 TC 2022-12-01 Minutes
12. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS, REPORTS ON APPOINTED REPRESENTATION OF ALBANY, AND OTHER MEETINGS AND EVENTS Council Subcommittees report, if they have met, and 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 community members who represent Albany at such meetings to report as well.
A written report of meetings attended provided to staff is encouraged 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
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
12‑1.
Report for Housing Authority of County of Alameda (HACA) 12-1 _HACA Report 2023-10-11
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 and
City eNews: https://www.albanyca.org/our-city/city-news . No public comment will be taken
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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 Veterans Day – November 10, 2023 (City Offices Closed)
Upcoming City Meetings
1. Racial Inclusivity & Social Equity Commission Meeting, Tuesday, November 7, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
2. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, November 8, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
3. Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission Meeting, Thursday, November 9, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
4. Arts Committee Meeting, Monday, November 13, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
5. Climage Action Committee Meeting, Wednesday, November 15, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
6. Policing Commission Meeting, Thursday, November 16, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
7. City Council Meeting, Monday, November 20, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
15. ADJOURNMENT
Per City Council Resolution No. 2021-13, no Council meeting shall continue past 10:30 p.m. unless a two-thirds majority of the Council votes to extend the meeting to discuss specified items; and any motion to extend the meeting beyond 10:30 p.m. shall include a list of specific agenda items to be covered. Any items not completed at a regularly scheduled Council meeting shall be continued to the next regular meeting or by a two-thirds majority vote of the Council to an adjourned regular meeting.
The Council agenda is posted for public inspection in advance of meetings at the City Hall, the Albany Community Center, and the Albany Senior Center. Agendas and supporting documents can also be found online at:
www.albanyca.org.
Supporting documents and any public comments received will be made available for public inspection online or via email request. If you have any questions pertaining to any agenda item or meeting procedure, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 1 (510) 528-5710 or [email protected]
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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) 528-5710. 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:
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How to submit Public Comment:
1. Members of the public may attend City Council meetings in person at City Hall Council Chambers and request to speak during public comment period.
2. Members of the public may submit comments in writing by emailing the City Council [email protected]
with the agenda item number clearly identified in the subject line of the email. Comments may also be submitted by mail to 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.
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