Albany City Council - 11/18/2025 3:00:00 AM
Albany City Council
City Hall Council Chambers
1000 San Pablo Ave., Albany, CA
Monday, November 17, 2025
AGENDA
Monday, November 17, 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 – Lung Cancer Awareness Month
4-1 Lung Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation
5. CITY MANAGER REPORT
The City Manager provides verbal and/or written reports regarding matters of interest to the Council.
Information available on City website:
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. 6 Public Comment - Updated 2025.11.17 1600
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. By approval of the Consent Calendar, the staff recommendations will be adopted unless otherwise modified by the City Council. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council Member or a member of the audience requests removal of the items from the Consent Calendar. 7‑1.
Minutes – October 20, 2025
Staff Recommendation: Approve
7-1 CC2025-10-20 Minutes DRAFT
7‑2.
Ratification of Payroll –
Date Paid 10/17/2025: Net Amount $484,668.95, Taxes/Benefits/Deductions $515,646.48, Total Payroll $1,000,315.43 Date Paid 10/31/2025: Net Amount $474,112.16, Taxes/Benefits/Deductions $422,043.98, Total Payroll $896,156.14 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 $154,910.03 (10/17/2025), $176,046.47 (10/24/2025), $270,307.39 (10/31/2025), $930,048.55 (11/7/2025) Staff Recommendation: Ratify
7-3 20251017 Council pkt REDACTED signed
7-3 20251024 Council pkt REDACTED signed
7-3 20251031 Council pkt REDACTED signed
7-3 20251107 Council pkt REDACTED signed
7‑4.
Investment Transactions
Staff Recommendation: That the Council receive the investment transactions for the month of October 2025 7-4 Investment Statement 2025.10.31
7‑5.
Fiscal Year 2024/25 Fourth Quarter/Unaudited Year-End Budget Review Staff Recommendation: Report is for informational purposes only. No action required 7-5 _CCSR FY25 Q4 Budget Update
7-5 Att 1 Q4 Budget to Actual
7-5 Att 2 FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 YE BUDGET REVIEW
7‑6.
Revisions to the Arts Committee Public Art Projects Plan (PAPP) Staff Recommendation: That the Council approve Resolution No. 2025-67, authorizing modifications to the Arts Committee Public Art Projects Plan to consolidate existing sculpture-related allocations into a new Sculpture Program in the amount of $25,000 for the purchase of a sculpture to be installed on the existing concrete pad on the Ohlone Greenway near Solano Avenue, the evaluation of the Heron Sculpture at the waterfront, and the maintenance of existing City-sponsored sculptures 7-6 _CCSR_ Arts Committee PAPP
7-6 Att 1 Reso 2025-67
7-6 Att 2 AC PAPP 20230905
7-6 Att 3 AC PAPP 20251117
7‑7.
Authorization to Submit Application to the Caltrans 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 No. 2025-68, 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. 7-7 _CCSR-Adams Carlson Caltrans Grant
7-7 Att 1 Reso 2025-68
7-7 Public Comment - Updated 2025.11.17 1600
7‑8.
CalRecycle Payment Programs Signatory Authorization
Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-69, authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to CalRecycle for any and all payment programs offered and authorizing the City Manager or their designee as Signature Authority to execute all documents necessary to implement and secure payment 7-8 _CCSR-CalRecycle Payment Authorization
7-8 Att 1 - Reso 2025-69
7‑9.
Resolution No. 2025-70 in Support of the Bay Area Air District’s Zero-Emission Building Appliances Rules Council Member Jordan Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-70, in support of the Bay Area Air District’s zero-emission building appliances rules 7-9 _CC Reso 2025-70
8. PRESENTATION
9. PUBLIC HEARING
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10‑1.
Resolution Amending the City of Albany’s Investment Policy to Add a Values Statement Related to Environmental, Social and Governance Investing Staff Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-71, amending the City of Albany’s Investment Policy to add a values statement related to environmental, social and governance investing 10-1 _CCSR ESG Values Statement
10-1 Att1 Reso 2025-71
10-1 Att2 Exhibit A to Reso 2025-71
10-1 Public Comment - Updated 2025.11.17 1600
10‑2.
Street Tree and Streetlighting: Program Development and Potential Revenue Measures Staff Recommendation: That the Council
receive a presentation on programmatic developments in City services related to street trees and streetlighting and potential funding options and provide direction on a potential funding measure 10-2 _CCSR_Street Trees.Lights Program Dev
10-2 Street Trees and Streetlights Presentation 11-17-2025 10-2 Public Comment - Updated 2025.11.17 1600
11. NEW BUSINESS
11‑1.
Request for Use of City Council Discretionary Funds
Mayor López Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-72, in allocating no more than a total sum of $5,000.00 from the City Council discretionary funds to support the several options for local programs and initiatives to benefit the broader Albany community 11-1 _López Memo-Council Discretionary Fund
11-1 Att 1 Gill Tract Request
11-1 Att 2 Reso 2025-72
11-1 Public Comment - Updated 2025.11.17 1600
12. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS, REPORTS ON APPOINTED REPRESENTATION OF ALBANY, AND OTHER MEETINGS AND EVENTS Council Subcommittees report, if they have met, and reports on any local, state or regional government meetings at which they have represented the City of Albany. Council members may provide reports on any meetings and/or community events and activities they have attended or plan to attend that they believe may be of interest to the Council, staff, or public. The Mayor may invite community members who represent Albany at such meetings to report as well.
A written report of meetings attended provided to staff is encouraged in advance of the posting of the Council agenda to include with the agenda materials. The Council shall have the authority to take action regarding any agendized written recommendations provided under this agenda category as needed.
City Council Appointed Representation Bodies
Appointee
Alternate
Alameda County Mayors’ Conference
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
12‑1.
Vice Mayor McQuaid Report from League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo 12-1 _McQuaid Report - League Conference October 2025
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
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Thanksgiving Holiday – Thursday, November 27, 2025 & Friday, November 28, 2025 (City Offices Closed) Upcoming City Meetings
1. Climate Action Commission Meeting, Wednesday, November 19, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
2. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, November 26, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
4. City Council Meeting, Monday, December 1, 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.
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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.
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