ALBANY CITY COUNCIL – MINUTES
1000 San Pablo Avenue
Albany, CA 94706
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
1 REGULAR MEETING: 7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER / L
AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Mayor López read the Albany Land Acknowledgement Statement as adopted by the City Council per City of Albany Minute Action, November 15, 2021.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Hansen-Romero, Jordan and Miki, Vice Mayor McQuaid, Mayor López
Absent: None
3. REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION, IF ANY
4. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
5. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Nicole Almaguer reported members of the Albany Fire Department (AFD) deployed to Los Angeles County to fight wildfires. Wildfires are a priority issue for emergency preparedness throughout the region. The City has launched a new pre- approved accessory dwelling unit (ADU) program to facilitate ADU development and increase housing stock. Information is available on the City’s ADU webpage (albanyca.org/adu). Waste Management will transition the colors of t he garbage and recycling carts beginning in February 2025. In response to a BART request, the City will trim trees along the BART passageway. Beginning January 1, 2025, vehicles are prohibited from parking within 20 feet of marked and unmarked pedestrian crossings. The City will be painting curbs red to comply with the new State law and City policy. Paving working on San Pablo Avenue will occur January 21-24, 2025. Applications for the parcel tax exemption and renter rebate program are available on the City website (albanyca.org) and at the Senior Center and Community Center. Albany CARES can provide assistance with applications.
6. GOOD OF THE CITY/PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor López opened the Good of the City.
A summary of public comment is as follows: a request for the Council to discuss increasing the notification area for development projects ; a suggestion for unlimited parking on Solano Avenue; climate change affect s homeowners’ and renters’ ability to obtain insurance; encouragement for the City to implement the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) and the Climate Emergency Declaration.
Council Member Miki indicated the California FAIR Plan may be able to provide fire insurance if insurance in the private sector is not available. •
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Date approved: February 3, 2025
ALBANY CITY COUNCIL – MINUTES
1000 San Pablo Avenue
Albany, CA 94706
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
2 7. CONSENT CALENDAR
7-1. Minutes, December 9, 2024 & December 16, 2024
Staff Recommendation: Approve
7-2. Ratification of Payroll –
1. Date Paid 12/13/2024: Net Amount $505,042.19, Taxes, Benefits/Deductions $516,275.11, Total Payroll $1,021,317.30
2. Date Paid 12/27/2024: Net Amount $652,172.54, Taxes, Benefits/Deductions $593,431.25, Total Payroll $1,245,603.79
3. Date Paid 1/10/2025: Net Amount $445,045.68, Taxes/Benefits/Deductions $490,891.93, Total Payroll $935,937.61
Staff Recomm
endation: Ratify
7-3. Ratification of Bills, Claims and Demands - Ratification of bills, claims and demands against the City of Albany in the amount of $475,305.30 (12/13/2024), $353,549.71 (12/20/2024), $132,929.79 (1/3/2025), $165,565.27 (1/10/2025)
Staff Recommendation: Ratify
7-4. Advisory Body Appointments:
Deirdre Greene appointed by Vice Mayor McQuaid to the Arts Committee Dexter Johnson appointed by Council Member Jordan to the Arts Committee Troy Hodges appointed by Council Member Jordan to the Climate Action Committee
Eric Larson appointed by Mayor López to the Climate Action Committee Dan Lieberman appointed by Vice Mayor McQuaid to the Climate Action Committee
Julia Chang Frank appointed by Council Member Miki to the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission
Bryan Marten appointed by Mayor López to the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission
Hillary Sardinas appointed by Vice Mayor McQuaid to the Parts, Recreation & Open Space Commission
Judy Kerr appointed by Vice Mayor McQuaid to the Transportation Commission Ken McCroskey appointed by Mayor López to the Transportation Commission
Staff Recommendation: Information item
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ALBANY CITY COUNCIL – MINUTES
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Albany, CA 94706
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
3 7-5. Advisory Body Appointments for City Council Ratification:
Madison Guan recommended for appointment to the high school student seat of the Arts Committee by Council Member Jordan
Davia Rose-Sheeres recommended for appointment to the high school student seat of the Climate Action Committee by Council Member Jordan Katy Vigil- McClanahan recommended for appointment to the adult affiliated with students seat of the Climate Action Committee by Council Member Jordan Ian MacLeod recommended for appointment to the Planning & Zoning Commission by Council Member Jordan
Mohammad Momin recommended for appointment to the Planning & Zoning Commission by Council Member Miki
Alene Pearson recommended for appointment to the Planning & Zoning Commission by Vice Mayor McQuaid
Nick Pilch recommended for appointment to the Planning & Zoning Commission by Mayor López
Julian Baldwin recommended for appointment to the high school student seat of the Transportation Commission by Council Member Jordan Sarah Zyba recommended for appointment to the adult affiliated with students eat of the Transportation Commission by Vice Mayor McQuaid
Council Members Recommendation: Ratify
7-6. Authorization to Submit Application to the Caltrans Fiscal Year 2025- 26 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program for the Adams Street – Carlson Boulevard Connection Project
Transportation Commission Recommendation: That the Council authorize the City Manager to submit a grant application for the Adams Street – Carlson Boulevard Connection Project to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program
Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution 2025- 01, authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application for the Adams Street – Carlson Boulevard Connection Project to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program, enter into a funding agreement with Caltrans upon award of grant, and authorize grant funds awarded for expenditure on the project
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
The proposed project, an alternatives analysis of the Pierce- Cleveland Bikeway Connection, is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15262 “Feasibility and Planning Studies” of the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts projects involving only feasibility or planning studies for possible future actions.
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ALBANY CITY COUNCIL – MINUTES
1000 San Pablo Avenue
Albany, CA 94706
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
4 7-7. Annual Sidewalk Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 22000) Award of 2025 Citywide Sidewalk Survey (Contract No. C25-03)
Staff Recommendation: That Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-02:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to award Contract No. C25- 03 to Benefic ial Designs for the Project in the not-to-exceed amount of $127,846; and
2. Appropriating $230,000 from the Sidewalk Parcel Tax Fund (1305) and adjusting the Program budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Mayor López asked if anyone wished to remove items from the consent calendar. No one removed an item from the consent calendar.
MOTION:
Moved by Vice Mayor McQuaid, seconded by Council Member Jordan, to approve the consent calendar.
AYES: Council Members Hansen-Romero, Jordan and Miki, Vice Mayor McQuaid, Mayor López
NOES: None
Motion carried and so ordered.
8. PRESENTATION
9. PUBLIC HEARING
9-1. Amendments to Albany Municipal Code Chapter 20 Sections 20.08.020 and
20.24.130 to establish standards for accessory structures – First Reading
Planning & Zoning Commission and Staff Recommendation: That the Council introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025- 01, repealing and replacing Subsection 20.24.130 “Accessory Building” of the Albany Municipal Code and amending Subsection 20.08.020 to define and clarify regulations for accessory structures
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
Consideration of the Ordinance is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because the scope of this ordinance is limited to clarifying development standards for accessory structures. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the adoption of the ordinance amendments may have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15183 (consistent with a Community Plan, the General Plan and Zoning).
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1000 San Pablo Avenue
Albany, CA 94706
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
5 Planning Manager Leslie Mendez presented the staff report. With few exceptions, t he Planning and Zoning Code is silent regarding regulation of accessory structures that do not meet the definition of an accessory building and that are located outside residential districts. The purpose of the proposed amendments is to create regulations for accessory structures and to provide transparency, consistency, and clarity to property owners. On January 8, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) unanimous ly recommended adoption of the proposed amendments.
A summary of public comment is as follows: an inquiry regarding the amendments’ effects on established setbacks; a request for examples of the proposed changes; an inquiry regarding rent control.
Planning Manager Mendez advised that the proposed amendments do not reduce established setbacks. ADUs are regulated in a different section of the Planning and Zoning Code, and rent control may be discussed as a part of the Housing Element Implementation.
MOTION:
Moved by Council Member Jordan, seconded by Vice Mayor McQuaid, to introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025- 01, repealing and replacing Subsection
20.24.130 “Accessory Building” of the Albany Municipal Code and amending Subsection
20.08.020 to define and clarify regulations for accessory structures.
AYES: Council Members Hansen-Romero, Jordan and Miki, Vice Mayor McQuaid, Mayor López
NOES: None
Motion carried and so ordered.
9-2. Amendments to Albany Municipal Code Chapter 20 Sections 20.24.180,
20.24,060, 2024.110, and 20.36.020 regarding setbacks and standards for mechanical equipment and related provision – First Reading
Planning & Zoning Commission and Staff Recommendation: That the Council introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025- 02, repealing and replacing Subsection 20.24.180 (“Mechanical Equipment, Residential”) and amending Subsections 20.24.060 (“Setback Areas, Encroachments”), 20.24.110 (“Fences, Landscaping, Screening”), and 20.36.020 (“Standards”) regarding setbacks and standards for mechanical equipment and related provisions
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
Consideration of the Ordinance is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because the scope of this ordinance is limited to reducing barriers to building electrification to further the City’s efforts to reach its climate action and adaptation goals, and it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the adoption of the ordinance amendments may have a significant effect on the •
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ALBANY CITY COUNCIL – MINUTES
1000 San Pablo Avenue
Albany, CA 94706
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
6 environment, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15183 (consistent with a Community Plan, the General Plan and Zoning).
Associate Planner Mira Hahn presented the staff report. The proposed amendments will align regulations for mechanical equipment with the City’s sustainability goals. Existing regulations make it difficult for homeowners to install mechanical equipment on smaller and narrower lots. In response to direction from the PZC and Climate Action Committee,
staff revised existing regulations to provide more flexibility for the installation of heat pump units. On January 8, 2025, the PZC generally supported the proposed amendments and discussed concerns regarding renewable energy equipment and the location and screening of equipment. The proposed amendments presented to the Council incorporate feedback from the PZC.
The purpose of the amendments is to reduce barriers to building electrification, minimize potential impacts from mechanical equipment, simplify and clarify regulations for mechanical equipment, and align the Planning and Zoning Code with the City’s climate action policies and goals. The amendments address locations for mechanical equipment, setbacks for ground- mounted equipment, screening standards , and performance standards.
Staff recommends an additional amendment to delete the phrase “and wind-driven pumps or power generators” from Section 20.24.180(B).
A summary of public comment is as follows: a suggestion to impose a maximum decibel level on equipment; an inquiry regarding the noise level of new heat pump equipment; heat pump units are relatively small and quiet; support for the amendments, particularly reducing the setback.
A summary of Council comment is as follows: encouragement for residents to comply with regulations when installing new equipment; support for changing the screening requirements; a suggestion for staff to include energy audits in public education about heat pumps; concern regarding the applicability of the amendments to new construction.
MOTION:
Moved by Vice Mayor McQuaid, seconded by Council Member Miki, to introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025- 02, repealing and replacing Subsection
20.24.180 (“Mechanical Equipment, Residential”) and amending Subsections 20.24.060 (“Setback Areas, Encroachments”), 20.24.110 (“Fences, Landscaping, Screening”), and
20.36.020 (“Standards”) regarding setbacks and standards for mechanical equipment and related provisions, with the deletion of “and wind-driven pumps or power generators” from Section 20.24.180(B).
AYES: Council Members Hansen-Romero, Jordan and Miki, Vice Mayor McQuaid, Mayor López
NOES: None
Motion carried and so ordered.
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ALBANY CITY COUNCIL – MINUTES
1000 San Pablo Avenue
Albany, CA 94706
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
7 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10-1. Council Member Appointees to the Audit & Fiscal Sustainability City Council Committee
Staff Recommendation: That the Council appoint two members of the City Council to the Audit & Fiscal Sustainability City Council Standing Committee
City Clerk Anne Hsu presented the staff report. City Council standing committees are composed of a maximum of two Council Members and comply with Brown Act requirements. A standing committee’s recommendations are referred to the full Council for consideration. On December 16, 2024, the Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-88, establishing the Audit & Fiscal Sustainability (AFS) City Council Standing Committee.
More than two Council Members expressed interest in serving on the AFS Standing Committee, and the Council continued the item for the appointment of two members.
Council Member Miki noted Council Members Hansen- Romero and Jordan and himself are interested in serving on the AFS Committee.
Council Member Hansen-Romero withdrew her name from consideration and appreciated the Financial Advisory Committee’s (FAC) hard work and valuable input.
A summary of public comment is as follows: a request for the Standing Committee to address the unfunded pension liability, potential budget deficits, public engagement, and use of the Financial Advisory Committee’s (FAC) information; sunsetting the FAC appears to limit the public’s ability to provide input; concerns regarding the unfunded pension liability, the loss of tax revenue, and strategic planning for these issues.
City Manager Almaguer indicated the public’s concerns are addressed in the AFS Committee’s charge.
Council Member Miki reported meetings of the AFS Committee will be noticed for public participation and hoped former FAC members would participate in the meetings . The unfunded pension liability has many solutions that need to be explored.
Council Member Jordan noted the City website indicates that Golden Gate Fields provides $1 million per year in tax revenue to the City and $700,000 per year to Albany Unified School District (AUSD).
MOTION:
Moved by Vice Mayor McQuaid, seconded by Council Member Hansen- Romero, to appoint Council Members Jordan and Miki to the Audit & Fiscal Sustainability City Council Standing Committee.
AYES: Council Members Hansen-Romero, Jordan and Miki, Vice Mayor McQuaid, Mayor López
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ALBANY CITY COUNCIL – MINUTES
1000 San Pablo Avenue
Albany, CA 94706
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
8 NOES: None
Motion carried and so ordered.
11. NEW BUSINESS
11-1. Reconsider Public Engagement Structure Established for Housing Element Policy Implementation
Staff Recommendation: That the Council reevaluate the current public engagement structure established for housing policy implementation to either:
1. Continue forward with the Housing Advisory Commission with meetings commencing once all seats of the required composition are filled; or
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025- 03, dissolving the Housing Advisory Commission (HAC) and provide direction to staff on alternative formats to receive input on Housing Element Implementation related to Tenant Protections. If Council elects this option, the following agenda item (11-2) is preempted.
Community Development Director Jeff Bond presented the staff report. On March 4, 2024, the City Council established a Housing Advisory Commission (HAC) to provide a forum to engage with members of the community regarding housing policies and programs and to make recommendations regarding implementation of the Housing Element . The five- member HAC is to be composed of at least one tenant, one affiliate of a local educational institution, and one rental housing provider.
Due to the difficulty of filling the tenant seat during prior appointment term, the HAC did not meet until October 23, 2024. Council Members have recommended five applicants for this term’s appointment to the HAC, but none of them is a rental housing provider.
The Housing Element contains 57 programs that the City has to evaluate over the eight - year period. The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) identified ten programs as priorities for the City, and the most challenging program of the ten relates to tenant protections. The City is required to submit to HCD an Annual Performance Report (APR) that provides the City’s progress in implementing its Housing Element. Within the past week, staff learned of new requirements for completing the APR, new enforcement authority given to HCD, and HCD’s plan to review APRs in alphabetical order by city name. Failure to demonstrate satisfactory progress can lead to decertification of the Housing Element. In 2024, the City made no progress with respect to tenant protections. By December 2025, staff intends to demonstrate substantial progress on tenant protections and perhaps other programs.
The Council may choose to proceed with the HAC, in which case staff will organize meetings as soon as the required composition is fulfilled. If the Council chooses to dissolve the HAC, staff proposes the use of workshops to gather community input.
Workshops are more labor intensive for staff but provide flexibility in scheduling meeting times and locations.
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ALBANY CITY COUNCIL – MINUTES
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9 A summary of public comment is as follows: opposition to dissolving the HAC; inquiries regarding HCD and the use of advisory bodies across the state.
Planning Manager Mendez clarified that HCD is a State agency charged with enforcing housing laws. Many, but not all, cities utilize an advisory body to implement housing policies.
Community Development Director Bond added that Senator Skinner and Assemblymember Wicks would probably not be amenable to aiding the City with HCD requirements. The Council could modify Resolution No. 2024-13 to prefer rather than require seats be held by a tenant, an affiliate of a local educational institution, and a rental housing provider.
A summary of Council comment is as follows: a preference not to dissolve the HAC; support to amend the HAC’s charge or the composition rather than dissolv e it; a suggestion to schedule community workshops as well as HAC meetings; a preference to eliminate the requirement for a Council subcommittee to review HAC applications.
MOTION:
Moved by Council Member Miki, seconded by Council Member Hansen-Romero, to:
1. continue forward with the Housing Advisory Commission with meetings commencing once all seats of the required composition are filled; and
2. amend Resolution No. 2024-13 to
a) delete the paragraph on requirement for a Council subcommittee to recommend appointees to the Council and
b) modify the paragraph on the membership of the Housing Advisory Commission to state: “ …that the membership of the Housing Advisory Commission should include, if possible, one (1) tenant, one (1) affiliate of a local educational institution, and one (1) rental provider…”.
AYES: Council Members Hansen-Romero, Jordan and Miki, Vice Mayor McQuaid, Mayor López
NOES: None
Motion carried and so ordered.
11-2. Advisory Body Appointments for Ratification to the Housing Commission – City Council as a Whole and Tenant Seats
Peter Maass recommended for appointment to the City Council as a Whole seat by Vice Mayor McQuaid
Margie Marks recommended for appointment to the City Council as a Whole seat by Vice Mayor McQuaid
Aaron Tiedemann recommended for appointment to the City Council as a Whole seat by Council Member Jordan
Rossana Ramirez recommended for appointment to the affiliate of a local educational institution seat by Vice Mayor McQuaid
Noel Cantu recommended for appointment to the tenant seat by Vice Mayor McQuaid
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ALBANY CITY COUNCIL – MINUTES
1000 San Pablo Avenue
Albany, CA 94706
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
10 Aaron Tiedemann recommended for appointment to the tenant seat by Council Member Jordan
Staff Recommendation: That the Council:
1. Ratify the appointment of Rossana Ramirez to the affiliate of a local educational institution seat of the Housing Advisory Commission; and
2. Select a recommended applicant for the City Council as a Whole and tenant seats and ratify for appointment to the Housing Advisory Commission
City Manager Almaguer presented the staff report. Pursuant to the action just taken by the Council, the designation of seats as tenant, affiliate of a local educational institution, and rental housing provider is more flexible. The Council may ratify the appointment of five of the recommended individuals or the appointment of four individuals and hold one seat for a rental housing provider and additional applicants.
A summary of public comment is as follows: a housing provider submitted his application earlier in the day; concern regarding the possible appointment of two tenant representatives.
A summary of Council comment is as follows: a preference to hold one seat for a housing provider; two tenant representatives is logical given that 52% of Albany residents are tenants; a suggestion to ratify Margie Marks, Aaron Tiedemann, Rossana Ramirez, and Noel Cantu and hold the fifth seat open; a proposal to ratify applicants that the Council previously selected; suggestion that the remaining seat be ratified at the February 3, 2025 Council meeting.
MOTION:
Moved by Council Member Jordan, seconded by Vice Mayor McQuaid, to ratify the appointment of Margie Marks, Aaron Tiedemann, Rossana Ramirez, and Noel Cantu to the Housing Advisory Commission.
AYES: Council Members Hansen-Romero, Jordan and Miki, Vice Mayor McQuaid, Mayor López
NOES: None
Motion carried and so ordered.
11-3. Establishing a Council Standing Committee on Social Equity
Vice Mayor McQuaid Recommendation: That the Council sunset the RISE Commission and direct staff to prepare a Resolution to establish a Council standing committee on social equity
Vice Mayor McQuaid presented her memorandum. A City Council standing committee is subject to Brown Act requirements and is composed of no more than two Council Members. The Social Equity City Council Standing Committee would schedule meetings as needed to review initiatives and issues, and its recommendations would be presented to the Council for consideration and possible action. A standing committee would allow •
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11 the Council to address unanticipated issues quickly and to reinforce its commitment to equity and diversity.
MOTION:
Moved by Vice Mayor McQuaid, seconded by Council Member Jordan, to extend the meeting to 10:45 PM.
AYES: Council Members Hansen-Romero, Jordan and Miki, Vice Mayor McQuaid, Mayor López
NOES: None
Motion carried and so ordered.
A summary of public comment is as follows: opposition to sunsetting the Racial Inclusivity and Social Equity (RISE) Commission.
A summary of Council comment is as follows: Council needs to provide clear direction to the RISE Commission if the Council retains it; a suggestion to form an ad hoc committee to study the issues and make a recommendation to the Council; opposition to sunsetting the RISE Commission; forming an ad hoc committee to reassess the RISE Commission’s mission could engage the community; the City may need to partner with organizations to hold community discussions and events ; the Council may wish to appoint a Council Member as a liaison.
MOTION:
Moved by Council Member Jordan, seconded by Council Member Miki, to extend the meeting to 11:00 PM.
AYES: Council Members Hansen-Romero, Jordan and Miki, Vice Mayor McQuaid, Mayor López
NOES: None
Motion carried and so ordered.
MOTION:
Moved by Council Member Miki, seconded by Council Member Jordan, to maintain the Racial Inclusivity and Social Equity Commission and encourage community members to apply for it.
AYES: Council Members Hansen-Romero, Jordan and Miki, Vice Mayor McQuaid, Mayor López
NOES: None
Motion carried and so ordered.
12. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS, COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS ON
APPOINTED REPRESENTATION OF ALBANY, AND OTHER MEETINGS AND EVENTS
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ALBANY CITY COUNCIL – MINUTES
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Albany, CA 94706
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
12 City Council Appointed Representation Bodies Appointee Alternate Alameda County Mayors’ Conference López McQuaid
Alameda County Transportation Commission Jordan Miki
Alameda County Waste Management Authority Hansen-Romero Jordan Association of Bay Area Government López Jordan
Ava Community Energy JPA Board López Jordan
East Bay Sports Field Recreational Authority JPA Hansen-Romero Miki Housing Authority of Alameda County McQuaid N/A
League of California Cities (East Bay) Miki López
Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District Jordan N/A
Alameda County Library Advisory Commission López McQuaid UC Gill Tract Community Farm Advisory Committee López N/A Police & Fire Pension Fund Board López McQuaid
Alameda County Paratransit Advisory & Planning
Committee (PAPCO) (vacant) N/A
Council Member Miki advised that the League of California Cities, East Bay , will host a networking event for East Bay elected officials on February 27, 2025.
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Vice Mayor McQuaid requested agenda items to clarify the appointee and alternate to the Alameda County Library Advisory Commission and to consider financial support for the library and a resolution in support of the Paris Climate Agreement.
Mayor López requested agenda items about battery storage for new developments, electric vehicle charging stations in public spaces, and the rising costs of homeowners insurance and potentially waiving permit fees for homeowners to comply with insurance requirements.
Council Member Jordan suggested an agenda item regarding referral of topics to standing committees.
Council Member Miki suggested agenda items to discuss Council Member liaisons to advisory bodies and potentially forming an ad hoc committee to work with the RISE Commission.
14. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Upcoming City Meetings
1. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, January 22, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
2. Transportation Commission Meeting, Thursday, January 23, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
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3. Police & Fire Pension Board Meeting, Tuesday, January 28, 3:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
4. City Council Meeting, Monday, February 3, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
15. ADJOURNMENT
10:59 PM There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Lopez adjourned the meeting.
Minutes submitted by Anne Hsu, City Clerk.
Attest:
Anne Hsu, City Clerk
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