ALBANY CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1000 SAN PABLO AVENUE, ALBANY, CA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026
SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026
6:15 PM - Special Meeting
7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Link to Webinar: https://albanyca.zoom.us/webinar/register/87852424530
PUBLIC MEETING GUIDELINES
Albany City Council meetings are conducted in person at City Hall Council Chambers. Members of the public may also 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. In the event of these difficulties, the City will comply with the Brown Act and its Disruption Policy, which may mean Albany City Council meetings will continue despite technical difficulties for participants using the teleconferencing option.
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
1. CALL TO ORDER / LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
2. ROLL CALL
3. CLOSED SESSION
3-1. Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 59457.6
Agency Representatives: City Manager Nicole Almaguer and Assistant City Manager Isabelle Leduc
Employee Organization: SEIU (Service Employees International Union)
4. ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL MEETING - CLOSED SESSION
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“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.”
1. CALL TO ORDER / LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
2. ROLL CALL
No public comment will be taken.
3. REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION, IF ANY
4. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
4-1. Proclamation in Recognition of United Against Hate Week Attachments
United Against Hate Week Proclamation
4-2. Proclamation in Recognition of World Polio Day
Attachments
World Polio Day Proclamation
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.
5. CITY MANAGER REPORT
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
6. GOOD OF THE CITY / PUBLIC COMMENT
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2 the City Council deliberates each action item. The Mayor will announce when the period for public comment is open on each agenda item.
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. CONSENT CALENDAR
7-1. Minutes - October 5, 2026
Staff Recommendation: Approve
Attachments
CC2026.10.05 Minutes DRAFT
7-2. Ratification of Payroll - Date Paid 10/2/2026: Net Amount $503,743.11, Taxes/Benefits/Deductions $536,978.28, Total Payroll $1,040,721.39 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 $1,573,998.00 (10/2/2026), $183,568.66 (10/9/2026)
Staff Recommendation: Ratify
Attachments
Disbursement 2026.10.02
Disbursement 2026.10.09
7-4. Investment Transactions
Staff Recommendation: That the Council receive the investment transactions for the month of September 2026
Attachments
Investment Statement 2026.09.30
7-5. Resolution Opposing Facilities that Engage in Handling and Storage of Coal and PetCoke
Council Member López Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-77, opposing Facilities that engage in handling and storage of coal and petcoke in the San Francisco Bay Region and urging stringent regulation of such facilities by the Bay Area Air District 10/19/2026
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Resolution No. 2026-77 No Coal
Public Comment CC7-5 posted 20261014 1700pm Redacted
8. PRESENTATION
9. PUBLIC HEARING
9-1. Consideration of an Appeal of Planning & Zoning Commission's Decision to Approve Design Review Application at 846 Washington Avenue (PA 25-049)
Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-78, denying the appeal, upholding the decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve Design Review (PA25-049) for 846 Washington Avenue
Attachments
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Reso 2026-78 appeal 846 Washington
Attachment 2 - Appeal documents filed
Attachment 3 - PZC Staff Report 846 Washington PA25-049 Attachment 4 - 2026-07-22 APPROVED PLANS 846 Washington PA25-049
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. NEW BUSINESS
11-1. Updated Salary Schedule for City of Albany Employees Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-79, approving an updated Salary Schedule for City employees Attachments
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Reso 2026-79 Salary Schedule Update
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to Reso 2026-79 – Updated Salary Schedule 11-2. Amendment to the Management and Confidential Employees Benefits Booklet
Staff Recommendation: That Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-80, approving the amended Management and Confidential Employees Benefits Booklet effective as of October 26, 2026
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Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2026-80 Amended Benefits Booklet Attachment 2 - Amended Benefits Booklet October 2026
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.
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
12. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS, COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS ON APPOINTED
REPRESENTATION OF ALBANY, AND OTHER MEETINGS AND EVENTS 10/19/2026
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5 Per Albany 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 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
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.
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Information available on City website: https://www.albanyca.gov. No public comment will be taken.
Upcoming City Meetings
Climate Action Committee Meeting, Wednesday, October 21, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
Transportation Commission Meeting, Thursday, October 22, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
Police & Fire Pension Board Meeting, Tuesday, October 27, 3:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, October 28, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
City Council Meeting, Monday, November 2, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
14. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS
15. ADJOURNMENT
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6 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].
Please note that if you provide your name and address when speaking before the Albany 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 Albany 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 Albany City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.
The decision of the Albany 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: [email protected] or City Clerk, 1000 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, CA 94706.
How to watch or listen to the meeting:
1. Meetings are available to watch, listen, or participate virtually via Zoom webinar. Register for the meeting: Join the meeting webinar on Zoom (https://albanyca.zoom.us/s/87852424530). To join by phone via Zoom, please call at the noticed meeting time 1 (669) 900-9128. Webinar ID 878 5242 4530.
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How to submit Public Comment:
1. Members of the public may attend Albany 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 Albany 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 Albany City Council before the meeting and posted on the website. Other written comments received after 5 PM will still be provided to the Albany 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.
4. To comment by phone, you will “Raise Your Hand” by pressing *9 to request to speak when public comment is being taken. You will be asked to unmute yourself by pressing *6 when it is your turn to make your comment. You will be re-muted after the allotted time.
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