Albany City Council - 3/3/2026 3:00:00 AM
Albany City Council
City Hall Council Chambers
1000 San Pablo Ave., Albany, CA
Monday, March 02, 2026
AGENDA
Monday, March 02, 2026, 7:00 PM
https://albanyca.zoom.us/webinar/register/87852424530
PUBLIC MEETING GUIDELINES
Albany
City Council
meetings
are
conducted
in
person
at
City
Hall
Council
Chambers.
As
a
courtesy, and technology permitting, members of the public may continue to participate virtually. However, the City cannot guarantee that the public’s access to teleconferencing technology will
be
uninterrupted,
and
technical difficulties
may
occur
from
time
to
time. 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 – American Red Cross Month
4-1 American Red Cross Month Proclamation
4‑2.
Proclamation – Tibetan National Uprising Day
4-2 Tibetan National Uprising Day Proclamation
4‑3.
Proclamation – Women’s History Month & International Women’s Day 4-3 Women's Month & International Women's Day 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.
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 – February 17, 2026
Staff Recommendation: Approve
CC2026-02-17 Minutes DRAFT
7‑2.
Ratification of Payroll – Date Paid 2/20/2026: Net Amount $468,090.37, Taxes/Benefits/Deductions $541,301.63, Total Payroll $1,009,392.00 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 $442,593.77 (2/13/2026), $932,416.64 (2/20/2026) Staff Recommendation: Ratify
7-3 20260213 Council pkt REDACTED signed
7-3 20260220 Council pkt REDACTED signed
8. PRESENTATION
8‑1.
Automated License Plate Reader Program – Update, Privacy Protections, Successes, and Consideration of Additional Pan-Tilt-Zoom Cameras Staff Recommendation: That the Council:
Receive a presentation regarding the City’s Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Program including applicable privacy protections, data‑sharing limitations, system security, transparency, and data access; and Consider the addition of 16 pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras at key locations throughout the City to support investigations, improve real-time situational awareness, and strengthen the effectiveness of the existing ALPR camera network 8-1 _CCSR - Flock Cameras
8-1 Public Comment - Updated 20260303 1000
9. PUBLIC HEARING
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10‑1.
Revenue Measures: Street Tree and Streetlight Funding
Staff Recommendation: That the Council provide direction on the preferred revenue scenario for the potential special tax measure to fund street tree maintenance and streetlighting improvements 10-1 _CCSR_Trees and Lights Tax Measure
10-1 Presentation - Streetlighting & Street Tree Maint. Parcel Tax 10-1 Public Comment up to 2026.03.02 5PM
10‑2.
Local Tenant Protection Measures
Staff Recommendation: That the Council receive a presentation regarding local tenant protection measures
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
This meeting's actions are policy-level discussions and do not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). No environmental review is required. 10-2 _CCSR_Tenant Protections_Clean
10-2 ATT 1_State-Covered and Locally Eligible Units
10-2 ATT 2_Eviction Trends
10-2 ATT 3_Estimates of Rent Increases and Cumulative Increases 10-2 ATT 4_Local Ordinance Implementation Considerations 10-2 Public Comment - Updated 20260303 1000
11. NEW BUSINESS
11‑1.
Heat Pump Rebate Program
Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-10, rescinding Resolution No. 2025-07 and authorizing the appropriation of $139,500 of the available fund balance in the Climate Action and Adaptation Reserve Fund for the Heat Pump Rebate Program 11-1 _CCSR Heat Pump Rebate Program
11-1 Att1 Reso 2026-10
11-1 Presentation - Heat Pump Rebate Update
11-1 Public Comment up to 2026.03.02 11AM
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
McQuaid
Hansen-Romero
Alameda County Transportation Commission
Jordan
López
Alameda County Waste Management Authority
Hansen-Romero
Jordan
Association of Bay Area Government: General Assembly
McQuaid
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
McQuaid
Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District
Jordan
N/A
Alameda County Library Advisory Commission
McQuaid
López
UC Gill Tract Community Farm Advisory Committee
Jordan
N/A
Police & Fire Pension Fund Board
McQuaid
Hansen-Romero
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. Arts Committee Meeting, Monday, March 9, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
2. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, March 11, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
3. Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission Meeting, Thursday, March 12, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
4. City Council Meeting, Monday, March 16, 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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3. Mee
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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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