Albany City Council
City Hall Council Chambers
1000 San Pablo Ave., Albany, CA
Monday, April 01, 2024
AGENDA
Monday, April 01, 2024, 7:00 PM
https://albanyca.zoom.us/s/87852424530
PUBLIC MEETING GUIDELINES
AlbanyCity Councilmeetings are conductedin 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 willbe uninterrupted,and technical difficultiesmay occur from time to time. Unless required by the Brown Act, City Council meetings will continue despite technical difficulties for participants using the teleconferencing option.
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 REPORTThe City Manager provides verbal and/or written reports regarding matters of interest to the Council.
Information available on City website weekly eNews –
https://www.albanyca.org/ourcity/citynews.
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 18, 2024
Staff Recommendation: Approve
7‑2. Ratification of Payroll – Date Paid 3/22/2024: Net Amount $446,503.28, Taxes/Benefits/Deductions $492,609.84, Total Payroll $939,113.12 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 $953,440.92 (3/15/2024), $110,785.46 (3/22/2024)
Staff Recommendation: Ratify
7‑4. Letter of Support – AB 2346
Mayor Miki Recommendation: That the Council note and file the letter as submitted
7‑5. FY 20242025 Paratransit Program Plan Application
Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202417, authorizing the submission of the FY 202425 Paratransit Program Plan Application in the amount of $94,054.83 to the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) for the continued implementation of the City’s Paratransit Program
7‑6. BatteryPowered Landscaping Equipment Purchase – Request for Funding Appropriation from Public Works Reserve (Fund 2210) Staff Recommendation: That Council adopt Resolution No. 202418, appropriating $25,000 from the Public Works Reserve (Fund 2210) toward the purchase of batterypowered landscaping equipment 7‑7. CIP No. 41016/41017: Prop 68 Parks Improvements – Appropriation of Additional Funds for Ocean View Park Pickleball Court Conversion Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202419, authorizing the appropriation of $45,000 in matching funds from available fund balance in Measure M Parks & Open Space Parcel Tax (2018) for the installation of the Project
7‑8. Establishment of CIP Project No. 25015, Authorization for Professional Services Contracts with Zoon Engineering and BKF Engineering for Jackson Street Bikeway Design, and Appropriation of Allocated Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) Funds
Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202420:
1. Establishing CIP Project No. 25015 for the Jackson Street Bikeway Project in University Village on Jackson Street from Buchanan Avenue to the City Limits at 8th Street; and
2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract No. C2415 with BKF Engineers for detailed design services in the amount of $300,000; and
3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract No. C2416 with Zoon Engineering for project management services in the amount of $100,000; and
4. Appropriating $900,000 in Alameda CTC Measure BB and VRF funds allocated to Albany for preconstruction on the project.
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE
The proposed project is expected to be determined to be exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Documentation of environmental clearance will be part of the work to prepare the project for construction.
8. PRESENTATION
9. PUBLIC HEARING
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. NEW BUSINESS
11‑1. Equal Pay Ordinance
Vice Mayor López Recommendation: That the Council direct staff to prepare an Equal Pay Ordinance that codifies pay parity across genders for contractors/vendors conducting business in the City of Albany.
Moreover, it is recommended that an Equal Pay Ordinance for the City of Albany gives the city the ability to terminate the contract of any business in violation
11‑2. Override City Officer Bonding Requirement via the Charter Council Member Jordan Recommendation: That the Council direct staff to prepare a ballot measure replacing Charter section 3.03, which requires each City officer to post a bond prior to the start of work, with a section affirmatively stating bonds are not required, overriding California’s Government Code
11‑3. Removing Bonding for Schools by City from the Charter Council Member Jordan Recommendation: That the Council direct staff to prepare a ballot measure amending Charter section 4.07 to remove reference to using City bonding capacity for school projects
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 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 Miki López
Alameda County Transportation
Commission Jordan Miki
Alameda County Waste Management
Authority HansenRomero Jordan
Association of Bay Area Government Tiedemann Jordan
Ava Community Energy JPA Board Tiedemann López
East Bay Sports Field Recreational
Authority JPA HansenRomero Miki
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 Miki Tiedemann
Alameda County Paratransit Advisory &
Planning Committee (PAPCO) (vacant) N/A
12‑1. Report for Housing Authority of County of Alameda (HACA)
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/citycalendar City Calendar web page and City eNews: https://www.albanyca.org/ourcity/citynews. No public comment will be taken.
Upcoming City Meetings
1. Racial Inclusivity & Social Equity Commission Meeting, Tuesday, April 2, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
2. Arts Committee Meeting, Monday, April 8, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, April 10, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
4. Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission Meeting, Thursday, April 11, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
4. City Council Meeting, Monday, April 15, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
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.
How to watch or listen to the meeting:
1. Meetings are available to watch, listen, or participate virtually via Zoom webinar.
Register for the meeting: https://albanyca.zoom.us/s/87852424530. To join by phone via Zoom, please call at the noticed meeting time 1 (669) 9009128. Webinar ID 878 5242 4530. Participant ID “#”.
2. Meetings are also streamed live on City website www.albanyca.org/meetingsor on YouTube(www.YouTube.com/AlbanyKALB). Recordingof the meetingsare usually available for viewing 24 hours after the meeting.
3. Meetings are broadcast live and re broadcast on local TV – Albany KALB Channel.
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.
3. To comment by video conference, click the “Raise Your Hand” button to request to speak when public comment is being taken. You will be asked to unmute yourself when it is your turn to make your comment. After the allotted time, you will then be re muted.
4. To comment by phone, you will “Raise Your Hand” by pressing *9 to request to speak when public comment is being taken. You will be asked to unmute yourself by pressing *6 when it is your turn to make your comment. You will be remuted after the allotted time.
04/01/2024
1 City Council
Albany City Council
City Hall Council Chambers
1000 San Pablo Ave., Albany, CA
Monday, April 01, 2024
AGENDA
Monday, April 01, 2024, 7:00 PM
https://albanyca.zoom.us/s/87852424530
PUBLIC MEETING GUIDELINES
AlbanyCity Councilmeetings are conductedin 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 willbe uninterrupted,and technical difficultiesmay occur from time to time. Unless required by the Brown Act, City Council meetings will continue despite technical difficulties for participants using the teleconferencing option.
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 REPORTThe City Manager provides verbal and/or written reports regarding matters of interest to the Council.
Information available on City website weekly eNews –
https://www.albanyca.org/ourcity/citynews.
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 18, 2024
Staff Recommendation: Approve
7‑2. Ratification of Payroll – Date Paid 3/22/2024: Net Amount $446,503.28, Taxes/Benefits/Deductions $492,609.84, Total Payroll $939,113.12 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 $953,440.92 (3/15/2024), $110,785.46 (3/22/2024)
Staff Recommendation: Ratify
7‑4. Letter of Support – AB 2346
Mayor Miki Recommendation: That the Council note and file the letter as submitted
7‑5. FY 20242025 Paratransit Program Plan Application
Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202417, authorizing the submission of the FY 202425 Paratransit Program Plan Application in the amount of $94,054.83 to the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) for the continued implementation of the City’s Paratransit Program
7‑6. BatteryPowered Landscaping Equipment Purchase – Request for Funding Appropriation from Public Works Reserve (Fund 2210) Staff Recommendation: That Council adopt Resolution No. 202418, appropriating $25,000 from the Public Works Reserve (Fund 2210) toward the purchase of batterypowered landscaping equipment 7‑7. CIP No. 41016/41017: Prop 68 Parks Improvements – Appropriation of Additional Funds for Ocean View Park Pickleball Court Conversion Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202419, authorizing the appropriation of $45,000 in matching funds from available fund balance in Measure M Parks & Open Space Parcel Tax (2018) for the installation of the Project
7‑8. Establishment of CIP Project No. 25015, Authorization for Professional Services Contracts with Zoon Engineering and BKF Engineering for Jackson Street Bikeway Design, and Appropriation of Allocated Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) Funds
Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202420:
1. Establishing CIP Project No. 25015 for the Jackson Street Bikeway Project in University Village on Jackson Street from Buchanan Avenue to the City Limits at 8th Street; and
2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract No. C2415 with BKF Engineers for detailed design services in the amount of $300,000; and
3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract No. C2416 with Zoon Engineering for project management services in the amount of $100,000; and
4. Appropriating $900,000 in Alameda CTC Measure BB and VRF funds allocated to Albany for preconstruction on the project.
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE
The proposed project is expected to be determined to be exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Documentation of environmental clearance will be part of the work to prepare the project for construction.
8. PRESENTATION
9. PUBLIC HEARING
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. NEW BUSINESS
11‑1. Equal Pay Ordinance
Vice Mayor López Recommendation: That the Council direct staff to prepare an Equal Pay Ordinance that codifies pay parity across genders for contractors/vendors conducting business in the City of Albany.
Moreover, it is recommended that an Equal Pay Ordinance for the City of Albany gives the city the ability to terminate the contract of any business in violation
11‑2. Override City Officer Bonding Requirement via the Charter Council Member Jordan Recommendation: That the Council direct staff to prepare a ballot measure replacing Charter section 3.03, which requires each City officer to post a bond prior to the start of work, with a section affirmatively stating bonds are not required, overriding California’s Government Code
11‑3. Removing Bonding for Schools by City from the Charter Council Member Jordan Recommendation: That the Council direct staff to prepare a ballot measure amending Charter section 4.07 to remove reference to using City bonding capacity for school projects
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 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 Miki López
Alameda County Transportation
Commission Jordan Miki
Alameda County Waste Management
Authority HansenRomero Jordan
Association of Bay Area Government Tiedemann Jordan
Ava Community Energy JPA Board Tiedemann López
East Bay Sports Field Recreational
Authority JPA HansenRomero Miki
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 Miki Tiedemann
Alameda County Paratransit Advisory &
Planning Committee (PAPCO) (vacant) N/A
12‑1. Report for Housing Authority of County of Alameda (HACA)
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/citycalendar City Calendar web page and City eNews: https://www.albanyca.org/ourcity/citynews. No public comment will be taken.
Upcoming City Meetings
1. Racial Inclusivity & Social Equity Commission Meeting, Tuesday, April 2, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
2. Arts Committee Meeting, Monday, April 8, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, April 10, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
4. Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission Meeting, Thursday, April 11, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
4. City Council Meeting, Monday, April 15, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
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.
How to watch or listen to the meeting:
1. Meetings are available to watch, listen, or participate virtually via Zoom webinar.
Register for the meeting: https://albanyca.zoom.us/s/87852424530. To join by phone via Zoom, please call at the noticed meeting time 1 (669) 9009128. Webinar ID 878 5242 4530. Participant ID “#”.
2. Meetings are also streamed live on City website www.albanyca.org/meetingsor on YouTube(www.YouTube.com/AlbanyKALB). Recordingof the meetingsare usually available for viewing 24 hours after the meeting.
3. Meetings are broadcast live and re broadcast on local TV – Albany KALB Channel.
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.
3. To comment by video conference, click the “Raise Your Hand” button to request to speak when public comment is being taken. You will be asked to unmute yourself when it is your turn to make your comment. After the allotted time, you will then be re muted.
4. To comment by phone, you will “Raise Your Hand” by pressing *9 to request to speak when public comment is being taken. You will be asked to unmute yourself by pressing *6 when it is your turn to make your comment. You will be remuted after the allotted time.
04/01/2024
2 City Council
Albany City Council
City Hall Council Chambers
1000 San Pablo Ave., Albany, CA
Monday, April 01, 2024
AGENDA
Monday, April 01, 2024, 7:00 PM
https://albanyca.zoom.us/s/87852424530
PUBLIC MEETING GUIDELINES
AlbanyCity Councilmeetings are conductedin 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 willbe uninterrupted,and technical difficultiesmay occur from time to time. Unless required by the Brown Act, City Council meetings will continue despite technical difficulties for participants using the teleconferencing option.
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 REPORTThe City Manager provides verbal and/or written reports regarding matters of interest to the Council.
Information available on City website weekly eNews –
https://www.albanyca.org/ourcity/citynews.
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 18, 2024
Staff Recommendation: Approve
7‑2. Ratification of Payroll – Date Paid 3/22/2024: Net Amount $446,503.28, Taxes/Benefits/Deductions $492,609.84, Total Payroll $939,113.12 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 $953,440.92 (3/15/2024), $110,785.46 (3/22/2024)
Staff Recommendation: Ratify
7‑4. Letter of Support – AB 2346
Mayor Miki Recommendation: That the Council note and file the letter as submitted
7‑5. FY 20242025 Paratransit Program Plan Application
Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202417, authorizing the submission of the FY 202425 Paratransit Program Plan Application in the amount of $94,054.83 to the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) for the continued implementation of the City’s Paratransit Program
7‑6. BatteryPowered Landscaping Equipment Purchase – Request for Funding Appropriation from Public Works Reserve (Fund 2210) Staff Recommendation: That Council adopt Resolution No. 202418, appropriating $25,000 from the Public Works Reserve (Fund 2210) toward the purchase of batterypowered landscaping equipment 7‑7. CIP No. 41016/41017: Prop 68 Parks Improvements – Appropriation of Additional Funds for Ocean View Park Pickleball Court Conversion Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202419, authorizing the appropriation of $45,000 in matching funds from available fund balance in Measure M Parks & Open Space Parcel Tax (2018) for the installation of the Project
7‑8. Establishment of CIP Project No. 25015, Authorization for Professional Services Contracts with Zoon Engineering and BKF Engineering for Jackson Street Bikeway Design, and Appropriation of Allocated Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) Funds
Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202420:
1. Establishing CIP Project No. 25015 for the Jackson Street Bikeway Project in University Village on Jackson Street from Buchanan Avenue to the City Limits at 8th Street; and
2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract No. C2415 with BKF Engineers for detailed design services in the amount of $300,000; and
3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract No. C2416 with Zoon Engineering for project management services in the amount of $100,000; and
4. Appropriating $900,000 in Alameda CTC Measure BB and VRF funds allocated to Albany for preconstruction on the project.
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE
The proposed project is expected to be determined to be exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Documentation of environmental clearance will be part of the work to prepare the project for construction.
8. PRESENTATION
9. PUBLIC HEARING
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. NEW BUSINESS
11‑1. Equal Pay Ordinance
Vice Mayor López Recommendation: That the Council direct staff to prepare an Equal Pay Ordinance that codifies pay parity across genders for contractors/vendors conducting business in the City of Albany.
Moreover, it is recommended that an Equal Pay Ordinance for the City of Albany gives the city the ability to terminate the contract of any business in violation
11‑2. Override City Officer Bonding Requirement via the Charter Council Member Jordan Recommendation: That the Council direct staff to prepare a ballot measure replacing Charter section 3.03, which requires each City officer to post a bond prior to the start of work, with a section affirmatively stating bonds are not required, overriding California’s Government Code
11‑3. Removing Bonding for Schools by City from the Charter Council Member Jordan Recommendation: That the Council direct staff to prepare a ballot measure amending Charter section 4.07 to remove reference to using City bonding capacity for school projects
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 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 Miki López
Alameda County Transportation
Commission Jordan Miki
Alameda County Waste Management
Authority HansenRomero Jordan
Association of Bay Area Government Tiedemann Jordan
Ava Community Energy JPA Board Tiedemann López
East Bay Sports Field Recreational
Authority JPA HansenRomero Miki
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 Miki Tiedemann
Alameda County Paratransit Advisory &
Planning Committee (PAPCO) (vacant) N/A
12‑1. Report for Housing Authority of County of Alameda (HACA)
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/citycalendar City Calendar web page and City eNews: https://www.albanyca.org/ourcity/citynews. No public comment will be taken.
Upcoming City Meetings
1. Racial Inclusivity & Social Equity Commission Meeting, Tuesday, April 2, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
2. Arts Committee Meeting, Monday, April 8, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, April 10, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
4. Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission Meeting, Thursday, April 11, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
4. City Council Meeting, Monday, April 15, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
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.
How to watch or listen to the meeting:
1. Meetings are available to watch, listen, or participate virtually via Zoom webinar.
Register for the meeting: https://albanyca.zoom.us/s/87852424530. To join by phone via Zoom, please call at the noticed meeting time 1 (669) 9009128. Webinar ID 878 5242 4530. Participant ID “#”.
2. Meetings are also streamed live on City website www.albanyca.org/meetingsor on YouTube(www.YouTube.com/AlbanyKALB). Recordingof the meetingsare usually available for viewing 24 hours after the meeting.
3. Meetings are broadcast live and re broadcast on local TV – Albany KALB Channel.
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.
3. To comment by video conference, click the “Raise Your Hand” button to request to speak when public comment is being taken. You will be asked to unmute yourself when it is your turn to make your comment. After the allotted time, you will then be re muted.
4. To comment by phone, you will “Raise Your Hand” by pressing *9 to request to speak when public comment is being taken. You will be asked to unmute yourself by pressing *6 when it is your turn to make your comment. You will be remuted after the allotted time.
04/01/2024
3 City Council
Albany City Council
City Hall Council Chambers
1000 San Pablo Ave., Albany, CA
Monday, April 01, 2024
AGENDA
Monday, April 01, 2024, 7:00 PM
https://albanyca.zoom.us/s/87852424530
PUBLIC MEETING GUIDELINES
AlbanyCity Councilmeetings are conductedin 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 willbe uninterrupted,and technical difficultiesmay occur from time to time. Unless required by the Brown Act, City Council meetings will continue despite technical difficulties for participants using the teleconferencing option.
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 REPORTThe City Manager provides verbal and/or written reports regarding matters of interest to the Council.
Information available on City website weekly eNews –
https://www.albanyca.org/ourcity/citynews.
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 18, 2024
Staff Recommendation: Approve
7‑2. Ratification of Payroll – Date Paid 3/22/2024: Net Amount $446,503.28, Taxes/Benefits/Deductions $492,609.84, Total Payroll $939,113.12 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 $953,440.92 (3/15/2024), $110,785.46 (3/22/2024)
Staff Recommendation: Ratify
7‑4. Letter of Support – AB 2346
Mayor Miki Recommendation: That the Council note and file the letter as submitted
7‑5. FY 20242025 Paratransit Program Plan Application
Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202417, authorizing the submission of the FY 202425 Paratransit Program Plan Application in the amount of $94,054.83 to the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) for the continued implementation of the City’s Paratransit Program
7‑6. BatteryPowered Landscaping Equipment Purchase – Request for Funding Appropriation from Public Works Reserve (Fund 2210) Staff Recommendation: That Council adopt Resolution No. 202418, appropriating $25,000 from the Public Works Reserve (Fund 2210) toward the purchase of batterypowered landscaping equipment 7‑7. CIP No. 41016/41017: Prop 68 Parks Improvements – Appropriation of Additional Funds for Ocean View Park Pickleball Court Conversion Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202419, authorizing the appropriation of $45,000 in matching funds from available fund balance in Measure M Parks & Open Space Parcel Tax (2018) for the installation of the Project
7‑8. Establishment of CIP Project No. 25015, Authorization for Professional Services Contracts with Zoon Engineering and BKF Engineering for Jackson Street Bikeway Design, and Appropriation of Allocated Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) Funds
Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202420:
1. Establishing CIP Project No. 25015 for the Jackson Street Bikeway Project in University Village on Jackson Street from Buchanan Avenue to the City Limits at 8th Street; and
2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract No. C2415 with BKF Engineers for detailed design services in the amount of $300,000; and
3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract No. C2416 with Zoon Engineering for project management services in the amount of $100,000; and
4. Appropriating $900,000 in Alameda CTC Measure BB and VRF funds allocated to Albany for preconstruction on the project.
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE
The proposed project is expected to be determined to be exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Documentation of environmental clearance will be part of the work to prepare the project for construction.
8. PRESENTATION
9. PUBLIC HEARING
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. NEW BUSINESS
11‑1. Equal Pay Ordinance
Vice Mayor López Recommendation: That the Council direct staff to prepare an Equal Pay Ordinance that codifies pay parity across genders for contractors/vendors conducting business in the City of Albany.
Moreover, it is recommended that an Equal Pay Ordinance for the City of Albany gives the city the ability to terminate the contract of any business in violation
11‑2. Override City Officer Bonding Requirement via the Charter Council Member Jordan Recommendation: That the Council direct staff to prepare a ballot measure replacing Charter section 3.03, which requires each City officer to post a bond prior to the start of work, with a section affirmatively stating bonds are not required, overriding California’s Government Code
11‑3. Removing Bonding for Schools by City from the Charter Council Member Jordan Recommendation: That the Council direct staff to prepare a ballot measure amending Charter section 4.07 to remove reference to using City bonding capacity for school projects
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 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 Miki López
Alameda County Transportation
Commission Jordan Miki
Alameda County Waste Management
Authority HansenRomero Jordan
Association of Bay Area Government Tiedemann Jordan
Ava Community Energy JPA Board Tiedemann López
East Bay Sports Field Recreational
Authority JPA HansenRomero Miki
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 Miki Tiedemann
Alameda County Paratransit Advisory &
Planning Committee (PAPCO) (vacant) N/A
12‑1. Report for Housing Authority of County of Alameda (HACA)
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/citycalendar City Calendar web page and City eNews: https://www.albanyca.org/ourcity/citynews. No public comment will be taken.
Upcoming City Meetings
1. Racial Inclusivity & Social Equity Commission Meeting, Tuesday, April 2, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
2. Arts Committee Meeting, Monday, April 8, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, April 10, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
4. Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission Meeting, Thursday, April 11, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
4. City Council Meeting, Monday, April 15, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
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.
How to watch or listen to the meeting:
1. Meetings are available to watch, listen, or participate virtually via Zoom webinar.
Register for the meeting: https://albanyca.zoom.us/s/87852424530. To join by phone via Zoom, please call at the noticed meeting time 1 (669) 9009128. Webinar ID 878 5242 4530. Participant ID “#”.
2. Meetings are also streamed live on City website www.albanyca.org/meetingsor on YouTube(www.YouTube.com/AlbanyKALB). Recordingof the meetingsare usually available for viewing 24 hours after the meeting.
3. Meetings are broadcast live and re broadcast on local TV – Albany KALB Channel.
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.
3. To comment by video conference, click the “Raise Your Hand” button to request to speak when public comment is being taken. You will be asked to unmute yourself when it is your turn to make your comment. After the allotted time, you will then be re muted.
4. To comment by phone, you will “Raise Your Hand” by pressing *9 to request to speak when public comment is being taken. You will be asked to unmute yourself by pressing *6 when it is your turn to make your comment. You will be remuted after the allotted time.
04/01/2024
4 City Council
Albany City Council
City Hall Council Chambers
1000 San Pablo Ave., Albany, CA
Monday, April 01, 2024
AGENDA
Monday, April 01, 2024, 7:00 PM
https://albanyca.zoom.us/s/87852424530
PUBLIC MEETING GUIDELINES
AlbanyCity Councilmeetings are conductedin 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 willbe uninterrupted,and technical difficultiesmay occur from time to time. Unless required by the Brown Act, City Council meetings will continue despite technical difficulties for participants using the teleconferencing option.
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 REPORTThe City Manager provides verbal and/or written reports regarding matters of interest to the Council.
Information available on City website weekly eNews –
https://www.albanyca.org/ourcity/citynews.
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 18, 2024
Staff Recommendation: Approve
7‑2. Ratification of Payroll – Date Paid 3/22/2024: Net Amount $446,503.28, Taxes/Benefits/Deductions $492,609.84, Total Payroll $939,113.12 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 $953,440.92 (3/15/2024), $110,785.46 (3/22/2024)
Staff Recommendation: Ratify
7‑4. Letter of Support – AB 2346
Mayor Miki Recommendation: That the Council note and file the letter as submitted
7‑5. FY 20242025 Paratransit Program Plan Application
Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202417, authorizing the submission of the FY 202425 Paratransit Program Plan Application in the amount of $94,054.83 to the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) for the continued implementation of the City’s Paratransit Program
7‑6. BatteryPowered Landscaping Equipment Purchase – Request for Funding Appropriation from Public Works Reserve (Fund 2210) Staff Recommendation: That Council adopt Resolution No. 202418, appropriating $25,000 from the Public Works Reserve (Fund 2210) toward the purchase of batterypowered landscaping equipment 7‑7. CIP No. 41016/41017: Prop 68 Parks Improvements – Appropriation of Additional Funds for Ocean View Park Pickleball Court Conversion Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202419, authorizing the appropriation of $45,000 in matching funds from available fund balance in Measure M Parks & Open Space Parcel Tax (2018) for the installation of the Project
7‑8. Establishment of CIP Project No. 25015, Authorization for Professional Services Contracts with Zoon Engineering and BKF Engineering for Jackson Street Bikeway Design, and Appropriation of Allocated Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) Funds
Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202420:
1. Establishing CIP Project No. 25015 for the Jackson Street Bikeway Project in University Village on Jackson Street from Buchanan Avenue to the City Limits at 8th Street; and
2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract No. C2415 with BKF Engineers for detailed design services in the amount of $300,000; and
3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract No. C2416 with Zoon Engineering for project management services in the amount of $100,000; and
4. Appropriating $900,000 in Alameda CTC Measure BB and VRF funds allocated to Albany for preconstruction on the project.
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE
The proposed project is expected to be determined to be exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Documentation of environmental clearance will be part of the work to prepare the project for construction.
8. PRESENTATION
9. PUBLIC HEARING
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. NEW BUSINESS
11‑1. Equal Pay Ordinance
Vice Mayor López Recommendation: That the Council direct staff to prepare an Equal Pay Ordinance that codifies pay parity across genders for contractors/vendors conducting business in the City of Albany.
Moreover, it is recommended that an Equal Pay Ordinance for the City of Albany gives the city the ability to terminate the contract of any business in violation
11‑2. Override City Officer Bonding Requirement via the Charter Council Member Jordan Recommendation: That the Council direct staff to prepare a ballot measure replacing Charter section 3.03, which requires each City officer to post a bond prior to the start of work, with a section affirmatively stating bonds are not required, overriding California’s Government Code
11‑3. Removing Bonding for Schools by City from the Charter Council Member Jordan Recommendation: That the Council direct staff to prepare a ballot measure amending Charter section 4.07 to remove reference to using City bonding capacity for school projects
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 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 Miki López
Alameda County Transportation
Commission Jordan Miki
Alameda County Waste Management
Authority HansenRomero Jordan
Association of Bay Area Government Tiedemann Jordan
Ava Community Energy JPA Board Tiedemann López
East Bay Sports Field Recreational
Authority JPA HansenRomero Miki
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 Miki Tiedemann
Alameda County Paratransit Advisory &
Planning Committee (PAPCO) (vacant) N/A
12‑1. Report for Housing Authority of County of Alameda (HACA)
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/citycalendar City Calendar web page and City eNews: https://www.albanyca.org/ourcity/citynews. No public comment will be taken.
Upcoming City Meetings
1. Racial Inclusivity & Social Equity Commission Meeting, Tuesday, April 2, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
2. Arts Committee Meeting, Monday, April 8, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, April 10, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
4. Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission Meeting, Thursday, April 11, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
4. City Council Meeting, Monday, April 15, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
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.
How to watch or listen to the meeting:
1. Meetings are available to watch, listen, or participate virtually via Zoom webinar.
Register for the meeting: https://albanyca.zoom.us/s/87852424530. To join by phone via Zoom, please call at the noticed meeting time 1 (669) 9009128. Webinar ID 878 5242 4530. Participant ID “#”.
2. Meetings are also streamed live on City website www.albanyca.org/meetingsor on YouTube(www.YouTube.com/AlbanyKALB). Recordingof the meetingsare usually available for viewing 24 hours after the meeting.
3. Meetings are broadcast live and re broadcast on local TV – Albany KALB Channel.
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.
3. To comment by video conference, click the “Raise Your Hand” button to request to speak when public comment is being taken. You will be asked to unmute yourself when it is your turn to make your comment. After the allotted time, you will then be re muted.
4. To comment by phone, you will “Raise Your Hand” by pressing *9 to request to speak when public comment is being taken. You will be asked to unmute yourself by pressing *6 when it is your turn to make your comment. You will be remuted after the allotted time.
04/01/2024
5 City Council
Albany City Council
City Hall Council Chambers
1000 San Pablo Ave., Albany, CA
Monday, April 01, 2024
AGENDA
Monday, April 01, 2024, 7:00 PM
https://albanyca.zoom.us/s/87852424530
PUBLIC MEETING GUIDELINES
AlbanyCity Councilmeetings are conductedin 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 willbe uninterrupted,and technical difficultiesmay occur from time to time. Unless required by the Brown Act, City Council meetings will continue despite technical difficulties for participants using the teleconferencing option.
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 REPORTThe City Manager provides verbal and/or written reports regarding matters of interest to the Council.
Information available on City website weekly eNews –
https://www.albanyca.org/ourcity/citynews.
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 18, 2024
Staff Recommendation: Approve
7‑2. Ratification of Payroll – Date Paid 3/22/2024: Net Amount $446,503.28, Taxes/Benefits/Deductions $492,609.84, Total Payroll $939,113.12 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 $953,440.92 (3/15/2024), $110,785.46 (3/22/2024)
Staff Recommendation: Ratify
7‑4. Letter of Support – AB 2346
Mayor Miki Recommendation: That the Council note and file the letter as submitted
7‑5. FY 20242025 Paratransit Program Plan Application
Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202417, authorizing the submission of the FY 202425 Paratransit Program Plan Application in the amount of $94,054.83 to the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) for the continued implementation of the City’s Paratransit Program
7‑6. BatteryPowered Landscaping Equipment Purchase – Request for Funding Appropriation from Public Works Reserve (Fund 2210) Staff Recommendation: That Council adopt Resolution No. 202418, appropriating $25,000 from the Public Works Reserve (Fund 2210) toward the purchase of batterypowered landscaping equipment 7‑7. CIP No. 41016/41017: Prop 68 Parks Improvements – Appropriation of Additional Funds for Ocean View Park Pickleball Court Conversion Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202419, authorizing the appropriation of $45,000 in matching funds from available fund balance in Measure M Parks & Open Space Parcel Tax (2018) for the installation of the Project
7‑8. Establishment of CIP Project No. 25015, Authorization for Professional Services Contracts with Zoon Engineering and BKF Engineering for Jackson Street Bikeway Design, and Appropriation of Allocated Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) Funds
Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202420:
1. Establishing CIP Project No. 25015 for the Jackson Street Bikeway Project in University Village on Jackson Street from Buchanan Avenue to the City Limits at 8th Street; and
2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract No. C2415 with BKF Engineers for detailed design services in the amount of $300,000; and
3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract No. C2416 with Zoon Engineering for project management services in the amount of $100,000; and
4. Appropriating $900,000 in Alameda CTC Measure BB and VRF funds allocated to Albany for preconstruction on the project.
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE
The proposed project is expected to be determined to be exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Documentation of environmental clearance will be part of the work to prepare the project for construction.
8. PRESENTATION
9. PUBLIC HEARING
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. NEW BUSINESS
11‑1. Equal Pay Ordinance
Vice Mayor López Recommendation: That the Council direct staff to prepare an Equal Pay Ordinance that codifies pay parity across genders for contractors/vendors conducting business in the City of Albany.
Moreover, it is recommended that an Equal Pay Ordinance for the City of Albany gives the city the ability to terminate the contract of any business in violation
11‑2. Override City Officer Bonding Requirement via the Charter Council Member Jordan Recommendation: That the Council direct staff to prepare a ballot measure replacing Charter section 3.03, which requires each City officer to post a bond prior to the start of work, with a section affirmatively stating bonds are not required, overriding California’s Government Code
11‑3. Removing Bonding for Schools by City from the Charter Council Member Jordan Recommendation: That the Council direct staff to prepare a ballot measure amending Charter section 4.07 to remove reference to using City bonding capacity for school projects
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 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 Miki López
Alameda County Transportation
Commission Jordan Miki
Alameda County Waste Management
Authority HansenRomero Jordan
Association of Bay Area Government Tiedemann Jordan
Ava Community Energy JPA Board Tiedemann López
East Bay Sports Field Recreational
Authority JPA HansenRomero Miki
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 Miki Tiedemann
Alameda County Paratransit Advisory &
Planning Committee (PAPCO) (vacant) N/A
12‑1. Report for Housing Authority of County of Alameda (HACA)
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/citycalendar City Calendar web page and City eNews: https://www.albanyca.org/ourcity/citynews. No public comment will be taken.
Upcoming City Meetings
1. Racial Inclusivity & Social Equity Commission Meeting, Tuesday, April 2, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
2. Arts Committee Meeting, Monday, April 8, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, April 10, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
4. Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission Meeting, Thursday, April 11, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
4. City Council Meeting, Monday, April 15, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
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.
How to watch or listen to the meeting:
1. Meetings are available to watch, listen, or participate virtually via Zoom webinar.
Register for the meeting: https://albanyca.zoom.us/s/87852424530. To join by phone via Zoom, please call at the noticed meeting time 1 (669) 9009128. Webinar ID 878 5242 4530. Participant ID “#”.
2. Meetings are also streamed live on City website www.albanyca.org/meetingsor on YouTube(www.YouTube.com/AlbanyKALB). Recordingof the meetingsare usually available for viewing 24 hours after the meeting.
3. Meetings are broadcast live and re broadcast on local TV – Albany KALB Channel.
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.
3. To comment by video conference, click the “Raise Your Hand” button to request to speak when public comment is being taken. You will be asked to unmute yourself when it is your turn to make your comment. After the allotted time, you will then be re muted.
4. To comment by phone, you will “Raise Your Hand” by pressing *9 to request to speak when public comment is being taken. You will be asked to unmute yourself by pressing *6 when it is your turn to make your comment. You will be remuted after the allotted time.
04/01/2024
6 City Council
Albany City Council
City Hall Council Chambers
1000 San Pablo Ave., Albany, CA
Monday, April 01, 2024
AGENDA
Monday, April 01, 2024, 7:00 PM
https://albanyca.zoom.us/s/87852424530
PUBLIC MEETING GUIDELINES
AlbanyCity Councilmeetings are conductedin 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 willbe uninterrupted,and technical difficultiesmay occur from time to time. Unless required by the Brown Act, City Council meetings will continue despite technical difficulties for participants using the teleconferencing option.
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 REPORTThe City Manager provides verbal and/or written reports regarding matters of interest to the Council.
Information available on City website weekly eNews –
https://www.albanyca.org/ourcity/citynews.
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 18, 2024
Staff Recommendation: Approve
7‑2. Ratification of Payroll – Date Paid 3/22/2024: Net Amount $446,503.28, Taxes/Benefits/Deductions $492,609.84, Total Payroll $939,113.12 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 $953,440.92 (3/15/2024), $110,785.46 (3/22/2024)
Staff Recommendation: Ratify
7‑4. Letter of Support – AB 2346
Mayor Miki Recommendation: That the Council note and file the letter as submitted
7‑5. FY 20242025 Paratransit Program Plan Application
Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202417, authorizing the submission of the FY 202425 Paratransit Program Plan Application in the amount of $94,054.83 to the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) for the continued implementation of the City’s Paratransit Program
7‑6. BatteryPowered Landscaping Equipment Purchase – Request for Funding Appropriation from Public Works Reserve (Fund 2210) Staff Recommendation: That Council adopt Resolution No. 202418, appropriating $25,000 from the Public Works Reserve (Fund 2210) toward the purchase of batterypowered landscaping equipment 7‑7. CIP No. 41016/41017: Prop 68 Parks Improvements – Appropriation of Additional Funds for Ocean View Park Pickleball Court Conversion Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202419, authorizing the appropriation of $45,000 in matching funds from available fund balance in Measure M Parks & Open Space Parcel Tax (2018) for the installation of the Project
7‑8. Establishment of CIP Project No. 25015, Authorization for Professional Services Contracts with Zoon Engineering and BKF Engineering for Jackson Street Bikeway Design, and Appropriation of Allocated Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) Funds
Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202420:
1. Establishing CIP Project No. 25015 for the Jackson Street Bikeway Project in University Village on Jackson Street from Buchanan Avenue to the City Limits at 8th Street; and
2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract No. C2415 with BKF Engineers for detailed design services in the amount of $300,000; and
3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract No. C2416 with Zoon Engineering for project management services in the amount of $100,000; and
4. Appropriating $900,000 in Alameda CTC Measure BB and VRF funds allocated to Albany for preconstruction on the project.
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE
The proposed project is expected to be determined to be exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Documentation of environmental clearance will be part of the work to prepare the project for construction.
8. PRESENTATION
9. PUBLIC HEARING
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. NEW BUSINESS
11‑1. Equal Pay Ordinance
Vice Mayor López Recommendation: That the Council direct staff to prepare an Equal Pay Ordinance that codifies pay parity across genders for contractors/vendors conducting business in the City of Albany.
Moreover, it is recommended that an Equal Pay Ordinance for the City of Albany gives the city the ability to terminate the contract of any business in violation
11‑2. Override City Officer Bonding Requirement via the Charter Council Member Jordan Recommendation: That the Council direct staff to prepare a ballot measure replacing Charter section 3.03, which requires each City officer to post a bond prior to the start of work, with a section affirmatively stating bonds are not required, overriding California’s Government Code
11‑3. Removing Bonding for Schools by City from the Charter Council Member Jordan Recommendation: That the Council direct staff to prepare a ballot measure amending Charter section 4.07 to remove reference to using City bonding capacity for school projects
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 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 Miki López
Alameda County Transportation
Commission Jordan Miki
Alameda County Waste Management
Authority HansenRomero Jordan
Association of Bay Area Government Tiedemann Jordan
Ava Community Energy JPA Board Tiedemann López
East Bay Sports Field Recreational
Authority JPA HansenRomero Miki
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 Miki Tiedemann
Alameda County Paratransit Advisory &
Planning Committee (PAPCO) (vacant) N/A
12‑1. Report for Housing Authority of County of Alameda (HACA)
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/citycalendar City Calendar web page and City eNews: https://www.albanyca.org/ourcity/citynews. No public comment will be taken.
Upcoming City Meetings
1. Racial Inclusivity & Social Equity Commission Meeting, Tuesday, April 2, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
2. Arts Committee Meeting, Monday, April 8, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, April 10, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
4. Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission Meeting, Thursday, April 11, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
4. City Council Meeting, Monday, April 15, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
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.
How to watch or listen to the meeting:
1. Meetings are available to watch, listen, or participate virtually via Zoom webinar.
Register for the meeting: https://albanyca.zoom.us/s/87852424530. To join by phone via Zoom, please call at the noticed meeting time 1 (669) 9009128. Webinar ID 878 5242 4530. Participant ID “#”.
2. Meetings are also streamed live on City website www.albanyca.org/meetingsor on YouTube(www.YouTube.com/AlbanyKALB). Recordingof the meetingsare usually available for viewing 24 hours after the meeting.
3. Meetings are broadcast live and re broadcast on local TV – Albany KALB Channel.
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.
3. To comment by video conference, click the “Raise Your Hand” button to request to speak when public comment is being taken. You will be asked to unmute yourself when it is your turn to make your comment. After the allotted time, you will then be re muted.
4. To comment by phone, you will “Raise Your Hand” by pressing *9 to request to speak when public comment is being taken. You will be asked to unmute yourself by pressing *6 when it is your turn to make your comment. You will be remuted after the allotted time.
04/01/2024
7 City Council