Albany City Council - 6/16/2026 1:00:00 AM
Albany City Council
City Hall Council Chambers
1000 San Pablo Ave., Albany, CA
Monday, June 15, 2026
AGENDA
Monday, June 15, 2026, 6:00 PM
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PUBLIC MEETING GUIDELINES
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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 Juneteenth
4-1 Proc 2026-19 Juneteenth
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 – June 1, 2026
Staff Recommendation: Approve
7-1 CC2026-06-01 Minutes DRAFT
7‑2.
Ratification of Payroll – Date Paid 5/29/2026: Net Amount $534,785.11, Taxes/Benefits/Deductions $441,367.63, Total Payroll $976,152.72 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 $138,383.47 (5/29/2026), $395,367.53 (6/5/2026) Staff Recommendation: Ratify
7-3 20260529 Council pkt REDACTED signed
7-3 20260605 Council pkt REDACTED signed
7‑4.
Investment Transactions
Staff Recommendation: That the Council receive the investment transactions for the month of May 2026 7-4 Investment Statement 2026.05.31
7‑5.
Notice of Opposition – Initiative 25-0006A1
Mayor McQuaid Recommendation: That the Council note and file the notice as submitted 7-5 Notice of Opposition to Initiative 25-0006A1 2026.06.05 7‑6.
Advisory Body Appointment:
Randy Lee appointed by Council Member López to the Arts Committee Staff Recommendation: Information item
7‑7.
Calling for a General Municipal Election, Requesting Consolidation with the Statewide General Election, and Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Offices for the November 3, 2026 Election Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt:
Resolution No. 2026-31, calling and giving notice for the holding of a general municipal election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of Members of the City Council and Members of the Board of Education using proportional ranked choice voting (PRCV); and Resolution No. 2026-32, requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Alameda to consolidate a general municipal election to be held with the Statewide General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026; and Resolution No. 2026-33, adopting regulations for candidates for elective offices administered by the local elections official pertaining to candidate statements submitted to the voters 7-7 _CCSR-Consolidation with Election
7-7 Att1 Reso 2026-31 Calling Election
7-7 Att2 Reso 2026-32 Consolidate Election
7-7 Att3 Reso 2026-33 - Reg and Statement
7‑8.
Amendment to Animal Care Services Contract
Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-34, approving an amendment to renew the animal care services Contract with the City of Berkeley for a period of 3 years, Fiscal Year 2026/27 to Fiscal Year 2028/29 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029), in an amount not-to-exceed $413,582 7-8 _CCSR - Berkeley Animal Care Services Contract
7-8 Att1 Reso 2026-34
7-8 Att2 FY27-FY29 Albany Contract Amendment
7‑9.
Fiscal Year 2026/27 Contract with Alameda County for Additional Library Services Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-35, authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the County of Alameda for additional library services for Fiscal Year 2026/27 in the amount of $761,712 7-9 _CCSR_Library Contract FY2026-27
7-9 Att 1_Reso 2026-35
7-9 Att 2 ALBANY_County of Alameda - FY 2026-27 Additional Library Services 7‑10.
Updated Salary Schedule for City of Albany Employees
Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-36, approving an updated salary schedule for City employees 7-10 _CCSR Salary Schedule Update Effective 2026.07.01
7-10 Att1 Reso 2026-36
7-10 Att2 Exhibit A to Reso 2026-36
7‑11.
Resolution Adopting an Updated Investment Policy
Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-37, adopting an updated Investment Policy 7-11 _CCSR Updated Investment Policy
7-11 Att 1 Reso 2026-37
7-11 Att 2 Investment-Policy-REDLINED
7-11 Att 3 PFMAM Investment Policy Review Letter May 2026 7‑12.
City of Albany Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026/27 Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-38, establishing the City of Albany Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026/27 7-12 _CCSR FY27 GANN Limit
7-12 Att1 Reso 2026-38
7-12 Att2 Exhibt A to Reso 2026-38 Appropriations Limit FY27 7-12 Att3 PricePop26CoverLetter
7‑13.
Proposed Authorized Adjustments to Local Taxes and Fees Collected on the Property Tax Bill for Fiscal Year 2026/27: Library Services Act of 1994; Supplemental Library Services Act of 2006, Emergency Medical Services, Advanced Life Support, and Fire Protection Tax; 2006 Street Paving and Storm Drain Improvement Tax; Sidewalk Parcel Tax; 2018 Parks and Open Space Parcel Tax; Annual Clean Storm Water National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Service Charge; and Sewer Service Charges Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-39, confirming Fiscal Year 2026/27 rates applied to the City of Albany Special Taxes and Fees collected on the annual property tax bill 7-13 _CCSR Parcel Tax Rates FY27
7-13 Att1 Reso 2026-39 with Exhibit A
7‑14.
Fiscal Year 2026/27 Tax Rate for the Pension Override Tax Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-40, adopting the Fiscal Year 2026/27 (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027) tax rate for the pension override tax to fund City of Albany pension obligations 7-14 _CCSR Pension Tax Rate FY27
7-14 Att1 Reso 2026-40
7‑15.
Annual Sidewalk Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 22000) – Authorize Call for Bids for Sidewalk Repair Phase 12 (Contract No. C26-25) Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-41, authorizing the City Manager to approve a Call for Bids for the Project (Contract No. C26-25)
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) / ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE This Project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 “Existing Facilities” of the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts the repair, maintenance, and minor alteration of streets, sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, and street trees 7-15 _CCSR - Phase 12 Call for Bids_clean
7-15 Att1_Reso 2026-41
7-15 Att2_Sidewalk Program History
7-15 Att3_Staff Memo - Sidewalk Phase 12
7-15 Att4_Phase 12 Repair Plan Set
7‑16.
Prop 68 Parks Improvement Projects (CIP No. 41016/41017) Appropriation of Additional Funds for Peggy Thomsen Pierce Street Park Improvements Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-42, authorizing the appropriation of $155,195 in funds from available fund balance in the Developer Parkland In-Lieu Fee Fund (2402) to the Prop 68 Parks Improvement Projects (CIP No. 41016/41017) for the installation of the Peggy Thomsen Pierce Street Park Improvements 7-16 _CCSR_Prop 68 Parks Improvement Projects
7-16 Att 1_Reso 2026-42
7‑17.
Grant Application for United States Tennis Association Grant Program Jewel’s Terrace Park Tennis Court and Memorial Park Tennis Court Reconstruction and Resurfacing Projects Annual Parks Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 41000)
Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-43, authorizing the City Manager to:
Submit a grant application to the United States Tennis Association Grant Program for the Jewel’s Terrace Park Tennis Court and Memorial Park Tennis Court Reconstruction and Resurfacing Projects; and Enter into a grant agreement with United States Tennis Association if awarded, and appropriating grant funds awarded for expenditure on the projects under the Annual Parks Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 41000)
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) / ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE The project is Categorically Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15302 “Replacement or Reconstruction” of the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures or facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced. 7-17 _CCSR-Terrace & Memorial Parks USTA Grant
7-17 Att 1 Reso 2026-43
8. PRESENTATION
9. PUBLIC HEARING
9‑1.
Amending the City of Albany Master Fee Schedule
Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-44, amending the City of Albany Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026/27 9-1 _CCSR Master Fee Schedule FY2026_27
9-1 Att1 Reso 2026-44
9-1 Att2 Exhibit A to Reso FY26-27 Master Fee Schedule PDF 9‑2.
Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2025/26 and Fiscal Year 2026/27 Operating Budgets and Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax Spending Plan Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution 2026-45:
Amending the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025/26
Amending the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27
Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax Spending Plan 9-2 _CCSR FY26 and FY27 Budget Amendments
9-2 Att 1 Reso 2026-45
9-2 Att 2 Exhibit A FY26 Adopted & Amended 060326
9-2 Att 3 Exhibit B FY27 Adopted & Amended 060326
9-2 Att 4 Staffing Schedule FY27
9-2 Att 5 FY 2027 SSB Expenditure Plan_Draft
9-2 Att 6 FY 2027 SSB Recommendations
9-2 Att 7 FY 2026 SSB Program Progress Reports
9-2 Presentation - Budget Amendments
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10‑1.
Potential Revision to Rate for Business License Tax and Technical Changes to Sections 5-1 and 5-2 of Chapter V of the Albany Municipal Code Relating to the Business License Tax Staff Recommendation: That the Council select a preferred tax methodology and provide direction to staff regarding a ballot measure to restructure the City’s Business License tax for the November 2026 General Municipal Election 10-1 _CCSR Business License Tax Update
10-1 Att1 Tax Study Draft Report
10-1 Public Comment - Updated 20260615 1030
10‑2.
Update to Emergency Medical Services, Advanced Life Support, and Fire Protection Tax Staff Recommendation: That the Council provide direction on an update to the methodology of calculation and revenue target for the Emergency Medical Services, Advanced Life Support, and Fire Protection Services Tax for voter consideration at the November 2026 General Municipal Election 10-2 _CCSR-EMS ALS and Fire Protection Tax Update
10-2 Att1 Albany EMS Modeling Update Memorandum
10-2 Presentation - EMS ALS & Fire Protection Special Tax
11. NEW BUSINESS
11‑1.
Policy on the Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During City Council Meetings Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-46, approving the Policy on Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During City Council Meetings per Senate Bill 707 and adding this Policy as Section D within the City Council Procedures & Policies 11-1 _CCSR Remote Access Disruption Policy
11-1 Att1 Reso 2026-46
11-1 Att2 City Council Procedures and Policies DRAFT
11-1 Public Comment - Updated 20260615 1030
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.
Juneteenth – Friday, June 19, 2026 (City Offices Closed) Independence Day – Friday, July 3, 2026 (Observed, City Offices Closed) Upcoming City Meetings
1. Climate Action Committee Meeting, Wednesday, June 17, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
2. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, June 24, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
3. Transportation Commission Meeting, Thursday, June 25, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
4. City Council Meeting, Monday, July 6, 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:
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. 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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