Albany City Council - 6/2/2026 2:00:00 AM
Albany City Council
City Hall Council Chambers
1000 San Pablo Ave., Albany, CA
Monday, June 01, 2026
AGENDA
Monday, June 01, 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 – In Recognition of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
4-1 Proc 2026-18 LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
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 –
May 11, 2026
May 18, 2026
Staff Recommendation: Approve
7-1 CC2026-05-11 Minutes Special Meeting DRAFT
7-1 CC2026-05-18 Minutes DRAFT
7‑2.
Ratification of Payroll – Date Paid 5/15/2026: Net Amount $511,924.27, Taxes/Benefits/Deductions $607,185.46, Total Payroll $1,119,109.73 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 $66,926.56 (5/15/2026), $2,198,877.58 (5/22/2026) Staff Recommendation: Ratify
7-3 20260515 Council pkt REDACTED signed
7-3 20260522 Council pkt REDACTED signed
7‑4.
Annual State Senate Bill 1 / Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Project List Submittal for Funding by the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-26, authorizing staff to submit the following proposed project to be funded in-part or solely with fiscal year 2026-27 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues:
Project Title: Cleveland Avenue Paving, Storm Drain, and Bikeway Project Project Description: The project consists of pavement base repairs, AC grind and overlay, and associated curb ramp and storm drain improvements. The project will also construct a two-way separated bikeway, funded by an Alameda CTC grant, along the west side of Cleveland Avenue from north of Washington Avenue connecting to the Buchanan Street bikeway at the intersection of Buchanan Street and Pierce Street Project Location: Cleveland Avenue beginning from approximately 350 feet north of the Washington Avenue intersection to Buchanan Avenue and including the Buchanan Avenue spur and the ramp up to the intersection of Buchanan Street and Pierce Street.
Estimated Project Schedule: Advertisement Fall/Winter 2026 with construction to follow Spring 2027. Estimated project completion Summer-Fall 2027.
Estimated Project Useful Life: approximately 30 years
7-4 _CCSR SB1 FY26-27 Submittal
7-4 Att1 Reso 2026-26
7‑5.
Annual Sewer Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 32000)
Annual Storm Drain Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 35000) Authorization to Bid – 2026 Sanitary Sewer & Storm Drain Rehabilitation Project (Contract No. C26-21) Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-27, authorizing the City Manager to approve a Call for Bids for the Project (Contract No. C26-21)
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) / ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE 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 2026 SS-SDRP C26-21 Call for Bids
7-5 Att1 Reso 2026-27
7-5 Att2 - Location Map
8. PRESENTATION
9. PUBLIC HEARING
9‑1.
Public Hearing on the Levy of Assessments Within Assessment District No. 1988-1 for Fiscal Year 2026/27 Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-28:
Confirming the Diagram and Assessment, Levying Assessments in Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 1988-1 for fiscal year 2026/27 (pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972) and Ordering of the Levy to be placed on the fiscal year 2026/27 secured property tax roll; and Approving the amended Annual Report concerning the levy of assessments as submitted by NBS for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 9-1 _CCSR LLAD 1988-1 Public Hearing FY26-27
9-1 Att1 Reso 2026-28
9-1 Att2 Albany 1988-1 Engineers Report FY 26-27
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. NEW BUSINESS
11‑1.
Consideration of Proposed Ballot Measure to Amend Measure D Single Family Zoning Standards Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-29:
Ordering a ballot measure to be submitted to the voters of the City at the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, that if approved by the voters, would amend Measure D, passed in 1978, and authorize the City Council to modify standards in the Residential Single Family (R-1) zoning district following the normal procedures for adoption of amendments to the Municipal Code related to residential development standards; and Direct staff and the City Attorney to proceed accordingly
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
This item does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that it will have a significant effect on the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)). 11-1 _CCSR_Measure D Amendment Ballot Measure
11-1 Att1 Reso 2026-29
11-1 Att2 Ord 2026-02
11-1 Att3 Reso 78-67
11-1 Public Comment - Updated 20260601 1600
11‑2.
Update to Street Paving and Storm Drain Facility Improvement Special Parcel Tax Staff Recommendation: That the Council:
Provide direction to staff on whether the Council wishes to pursue an update to the Storm Drain Facilities and Street Paving Special Parcel Tax for voter consideration at the November 2026 General Municipal Election; and If a ballot measure is to be developed, provide direction to staff on the preferred methodology of calculation for the update to the Street Paving and Storm Drain Facility Improvement Special Parcel Tax 11-2 _CCSR-Streets Storm Drains Special Tax Update
11-2 Att1 NBS Memo - Storm Drain Facilities & Street Paving Parcel Tax Modeling 11‑3.
Amendment No. 7 to the Employment Agreement for City Manager Services and Updated Salary Schedule to Incorporate the Amendment Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-30, approving Amendment No. 7 to the Employment Agreement for City Manager Services, and accompanying updated salary schedule to incorporate the amendment 11-3 _CCSR City Manager Employment Agreement Amendment No. 7 11-3 Att1 Reso 2026-30
11-3 Att2 Salary Schedule Effective 07-01-2026
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, June 8, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
2. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, June 10, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
3. Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission Meeting, Thursday, June 11, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
4. City Council Meeting, Monday, June 15, 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.
How to watch or listen to the meeting:
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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.
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.
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