Albany City Council - 10/7/2025 2:00:00 AM
Albany City Council
City Hall Council Chambers
1000 San Pablo Ave., Albany, CA
Monday, October 06, 2025
AGENDA
Monday, October 06, 2025, 7:00 PM
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PUBLIC MEETING GUIDELINES
Albany
City Council
meetings
are
conducted
in
person
at
City
Hall
Council
Chambers.
As
a
courtesy, and technology permitting, members of the public may continue to participate virtually. However, the City cannot guarantee that the public’s access to teleconferencing technology will
be
uninterrupted,
and
technical difficulties
may
occur
from
time
to
time. 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
4‑1.
Proclamation – National Fire Prevention Week
4-1 Fire Prevention Week Proclamation
5. CITY MANAGER REPORT
The City Manager provides verbal and/or written reports regarding matters of interest to the Council. Additional information available on City website:
https://www.albanyca.gov
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6. GOOD OF THE CITY / PUBLIC COMMENT
For persons desiring to address the City Council on an item that is not on the agenda. Please note that City policy limits each speaker up to three (3) minutes. The Mayor may reduce the time limit per speaker depending on the number of speakers. The Brown Act limits the Council’s ability to take and/or discuss items that are not on the agenda; therefore, such items may be 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 – September 15, 2025
Staff Recommendation: Approve
CC2025-09-15 Minutes DRAFT
7‑2.
Ratification of Payroll – Date Paid 9/19/2025: Net Amount $530,658.62, Taxes/Benefits/Deductions $582,162.34, Total Payroll $1,112,820.96 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 $595,749.32 (9/12/2025), $234,837.16 (9/19/2025), $195,635.13 (9/26/2025) Staff Recommendation: Ratify
7-3 20250912 Council pkt REDACTED SIGNED
7-3 20250919 Council pkt REDACTED signed
7-3 20250926 Council pkt REDACTED signed
7‑4.
Letter to Alameda County Board of Supervisors
Council Member Jordan Recommendation: That the Council authorize the submission of a letter to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors concerning the Registrar of Voter’s (ROV) election charges and associated issues 7-4 Letter to Board of Supervisors
7‑5.
Annual Sewer Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 32000)
Brighton Avenue Sewer Rehabilitation Project: Authorization to Bid Contract No. C25-43 Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-64, authorizing the City Manager to approve a Call for Bids for the Brighton Avenue Sewer Rehabilitation Project (Contract No. C25-43)
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
The project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 “Existing Facilities” of the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing sewer with negligible expansion of use. 7-5 _CCSR - Brighton Easement Project
7-5 Att 1 Reso 2025-64
7-5 Att 2 Brighton Sewer Easement_Location-Map
Public Comment 2025.10.06 1700_Redacted
8. PRESENTATION
9. PUBLIC HEARING
9‑1.
Amendments to Albany Municipal Code Chapter 20 Sections §20.08.020, §20.12.040, §20.12.050, §20.16.020, §20.16.050, §20.20.020, §20.20.080, §20.28.030, §20.100.010 and §20.100.030 to Implement Adopted Housing Element Programs and Reflect Changes to State Law – First Reading Planning & Zoning Commission and Staff Recommendation: That the Council introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-07, amending Sections §20.08.020 (“Definitions”), §20.12.040 (“Permitted Land Uses by District”), §20.12.050 (“Residential Districts”) §20.16.020 (“Residential Use Classifications”), §20.16.050 (“Public and Quasi-Public Use Classifications”), §20.20.020 (“Community Care Facilities”), §20.20.080 (“Accessory Dwelling Units”), §20.28.030 (“Citywide Parking Space Requirements”), §20.100.010 (“Common Permit procedures”) and §20.100.030 (“Use Permits”) related to residential uses and residential care facilities
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
Consideration of the ordinance amendments is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") because the scope of this ordinance is limited to minor updates to zoning and development standards. It does not change land use or increase building density and therefore qualifies as a Class 5 Categorical Exemption (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations, CEQA Guidelines § 15305) and is also covered by the general exemption for projects with no potential for significant environmental impact (CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3)). 9-1 _CCSR_Residential Care Facilities
9-1 ATT 1_Ord 2025-07
9-1 ATT 2_Exhibit A_20.08.020_Definitions
9-1 ATT 3_Exhibit B_20.12.040_Permitted Land Uses by District 9-1 ATT 4_Exhibit C_20.12.050_Residential Districts
9-1 ATT 5_Exhibit D_20.16.020_Residential Use Classifications 9-1 ATT 6_Exhibit E_20.16.050_Public and Quasi-Public Use Classifications 9-1 ATT 7_Exhibit F_20.20.020_Community Care Facilities 9-1 ATT 8_Exhibit G_20.20.080_Accessory Dwelling Units
9-1 ATT 9_Exhibit H_20.28.030_Citywide Parking Space Requirements 9-1 ATT 10_Exhibit I_20.100.010_Common Permit Procedures 9-1 ATT 11_Exhibit J_20.100.030_Use Permits
Public Comment 2025.10.06 1400_Redacted
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10‑1.
Potential Revenue Measures for Funding Core City Services Staff Recommendation: That the Council receive a report from staff regarding a potential ballot measure to update the real property transfer tax to help support core services and address unmet needs and provide feedback to staff on prioritization and next steps 20251006 CC10-1 _CCSR_Revenue Measures Follow up
11. NEW BUSINESS
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
López
McQuaid
Alameda County Transportation Commission
Jordan
Miki
Alameda County Waste Management Authority
Hansen-Romero
Jordan
Association of Bay Area Government: General Assembly
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
McQuaid
López
UC Gill Tract Community Farm Advisory Committee
López
N/A
Police & Fire Pension Fund Board
López
McQuaid
Alameda County Paratransit Advisory & Planning Committee (PAPCO) Jeanne (Dede) Pansino
N/A
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.gov
. No public comment will be taken.
Upcoming City Meetings
1. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, October 8, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
2. Parks, Recreation & Open Space Meeting, Thursday, October 9, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
3. Arts Committee Meeting, Monday, October 13, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
4. Climate Action Committee Meeting, Wednesday, October 15, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
5. Housing Advisory Commission Meeting, Thursday, October 16, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
6. City Council Meeting, Monday, October 20, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
15. ADJOURNMENT
Per City Council Resolution No. 2021-13, no Council meeting shall continue past 10:30 p.m. unless a two-thirds majority of the Council votes to extend the meeting to discuss specified items; and any motion to extend the meeting beyond 10:30 p.m. shall include a list of specific agenda items to be covered. Any items not completed at a regularly scheduled Council meeting shall be continued to the next regular meeting or by a two-thirds majority vote of the Council to an adjourned regular meeting.
The Council agenda is posted for public inspection in advance of meetings at the City Hall, the Albany Community Center, and the Albany Senior Center. Agendas and supporting documents can also be found online at:
www.albanyca.gov
. Supporting documents and any public comments received will be made available for public inspection online or via email request. If you have any questions pertaining to any agenda item or meeting procedure, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 1 (510) 528-5710 or [email protected]
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Please note that if you provide your name and address when speaking before the City Council or submitted as part of your written public comment, the information will become part of the official public record, which will be posted online and subject to disclosure under the Public Records Act.
NOTICE
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge a decision of the City Council in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at a public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.
The decision of the City Council is final as of the date of its decision unless judicial review is initiated pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5. Any such petition for judicial review is subject to the provisions of California Code of Civil Procedure 1094.6.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and State Law, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administration Office 1 (510) 528-5710. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting where possible will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR 35.102.104 ADA Title II)”. Upon request, we will provide written agenda materials in appropriate alternate formats, of disability related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in public meetings. Please deliver a written request, including your name, mailing address, phone number and brief description of the requested materials and preferred alternative format or auxiliary aid or service at least two (2) days before the meeting where possible. Request should be sent to:
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or City Clerk, 1000 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, CA 94706.
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How to submit Public Comment:
1. Members of the public may attend City Council meetings in person at City Hall Council Chambers and request to speak during public comment period.
2. Members of the public may submit comments in writing by emailing the City Council [email protected]
with the agenda item number clearly identified in the subject line of the email. Comments may also be submitted by mail to City of Albany – Meeting Comments, 1000 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, CA 94706. All written comments received by 5 PM on the day of the meeting will be provided to the City Council before the meeting and posted on the website. Other written comments received after 5 PM will still be provided to the City Council and be included as part of the meeting record.
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