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Albany • 2026-04-20 • 07:00 PM
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- Albany City Council - Meeting met on 2026-04-20. The minutes confirm meeting proceedings, but no formal motion/action block was detected in the extracted minutes text.
- Roll call/proceedings: ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Jordan and Miki (attending via teleconference), Vice Mayor Hansen-Romero, Mayor McQuaid Absent: Council Member López 3. REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION, IF ANY 4. CEREMONIAL MATTERS 4-1. Proclamation in Recognition o - Public comment: PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor McQuaid opened the Good of the City. A summary of public comment is as follows: inquiry on public transit access for Pierce Street residents. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR 7-1. Minutes – April 6, 2026 Staff Recommendation: Approve Date approved: May 4, 2026 • - . . . ALBANY CITY COUNCIL – MINUTES 1000 San Pablo Avenue Albany, CA 94706 Monday, April 20, 2026 2 7-2. Ratification of Payroll – Date Paid 4/3/20
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- Zoning/design standards: Zoning Commission by Vice Mayor Hansen-Romero Vice Mayor Hansen-Romero Recommendation: Ratify 7-7. Letter of Support – Assembly Bill (AB) 1708 Mayor McQuaid Recommendation: That the Council note and file the letter as submitted 7-8. Letter of Opposition – Senate Bill (SB) 866 Mayor McQuaid Recommendation: That the Coun - Closed session: CLOSED SESSION, IF ANY 4. CEREMONIAL MATTERS 4-1. Proclamation in Recognition of Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide Vice Mayor Hansen-Romero presented the proclamation to Albany resident Haiganoush Preisler. 4-2. Proclamation in Recognition of Earth Day Council Member Jordan read the proclamation. 4-3. Proclamation in Honor of Fire Chief James (Jim)
Topics covered
- Zoning/design standards: Zoning Commission by Vice Mayor Hansen-Romero Vice Mayor Hansen-Romero Recommendation: Ratify 7-7. Letter of Support – Assembly Bill (AB) 1708 Mayor McQuaid Recommendation: That the Council note and file the letter as submitted 7-8. Letter of Opposition – Senate Bill (SB) 866 Mayor McQuaid Recommendation: That the Coun - Closed session: CLOSED SESSION, IF ANY 4. CEREMONIAL MATTERS 4-1. Proclamation in Recognition of Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide Vice Mayor Hansen-Romero presented the proclamation to Albany resident Haiganoush Preisler. 4-2. Proclamation in Recognition of Earth Day Council Member Jordan read the proclamation. 4-3. Proclamation in Honor of Fire Chief James (Jim)
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- ADJOURNMENT 9:48 PM There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor McQuaid adjourned the meeting. Minutes submitted by Anne Hsu , City Clerk. Attest: Anne Hsu, City Clerk 6
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Active Transportation Plan Update Phase 3 Project and Program Priorities Staff
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Recommendation: That the Council receive a presentation on the draft project and program priorities prepared as part of the Active Transportation Plan and provide feedback to staff CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) Review of c...
GOOD OF THE CITY / PUBLIC COMMENT
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Accept this annual military equipment report; and
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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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ADJOURNMENT
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Meetings are available to watch, listen, or participate virtually via Zoom webinar.
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ADJOURNMENT: Register for the meeting: https://albanyca.zoom.us/s/87852424530. T o join by phone via Zoom, please call at the noticed meeting time 1 (669)
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Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, April 22, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS
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Authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract No.
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GOOD OF THE CITY / PUBLIC COMMENT: C2543 with K.J. Woods Construction to construct the 2026 Brighton Avenue Sewer Rehabilitation Project in a nottoexceed amount of $3,652,105.00; and
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CALL TO ORDER / LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “The City of Albany recognizes that we occupy the land originally protected by the Confederated Villages of Lisjan.
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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...
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Minutes – April 6, 2026 Staff
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Recommendation: Approve 7 ‑
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Annual Sewer Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 32000) Award of Contract No.
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Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202618:
GOOD OF THE CITY / PUBLIC COMMENT: C2543: 2026 Brighton Avenue Sewer Rehabilitation Project Staff
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Measure B (2000), Measure BB (2014), and Vehicle Registration Fee Direct Local Distribution Master Programs Funding Agreements Staff
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Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202619, authorizing the City Manager to enter into the Master Programs Funding Agreements with the Alameda County Transportation Commission 7 ‑
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Ordinance Amending Chapter 11 Fire Prevention and Chapter 12 Building and Housing of the Albany Municipal Code Staff
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Recommendation: That the Council introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 202601, amending Chapter 11 Fire Prevention and Chapter 12 Building and Housing of the Albany Municipal Code related to the adoption and local amendment...
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Authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract No.
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GOOD OF THE CITY / PUBLIC COMMENT: C2528 with Zoon Engineering, Inc. to provide construction management support for the 2026 Brighton Avenue Sewer Rehabilitation Project, in the nottoexceed amount of $482,720.00; and
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Proclamation in Recognition of Earth Day 4 ‑
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REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION, IF ANY
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Members of the public may submit comments in writing by emailing the City Council citycouncil@albanyca.gov with the agenda item number clearly identified in the subject line of the email.
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ADJOURNMENT: Comments may also be submitted by mail to City of Albany – Meeting Comments, 1000 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, CA
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Members of the public may submit comments in writing by emailing the City Council citycouncil@albanyca.gov with the agenda item number clearly identified in the 04/20/2026 7 City Council
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ADJOURNMENT: YouTube (www.YouTube.com/AlbanyKALB). Recording of the meetings are usually available for viewing 24 hours after the meeting.
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Meetings are also streamed live on City website www.albanyca.gov/meetings or on YouTube (www.YouTube.com/AlbanyKALB).
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ADJOURNMENT: Recording of the meetings are usually available for viewing 24 hours after the meeting.
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Transportation Commission Meeting, Thursday, April 23, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS
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Review and renew Ordinance No. 202202 7 ‑
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Authorizing the appropriation of $3,500,000 in Sewer Enterprise Fee funds to the Annual Sewer Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 32000) budget in FY2026, and unfunding said appropriation in FY2027 04/20/2026 3 City Council
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Proclamation in Honor of Fire Chief James (Jim) Boito Upon His Retirement from the City of Albany 04/20/2026 1 City Council
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Proclamation in Honor of Fire Chief James (Jim) Boito Upon His Retirement from the City of Albany
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Authorizing the appropriation of $3,500,000 in Sewer Enterprise Fee funds to the Annual Sewer Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 32000) budget in FY2026, and unfunding said appropriation in FY2027 C A L I F O R N I A E N V I R O N M E N T A L
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GOOD OF THE CITY / PUBLIC COMMENT: Q U A L I T Y A C T ( C E Q A ) / 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,...
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Police & Fire Pension Board Meeting, Tuesday, April 28, 3:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS
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Meetings are broadcast live and rebroadcast on local TV – Albany KALB Channel.
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ADJOURNMENT: How to submit Public Comment:
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City Council Meeting, Monday, May 4, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
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ADJOURNMENT: You will be asked to unmute yourself by pressing *6 when it is your turn to make your comment. You will be remuted after the allotted time. 04/20/2026 8 City Council
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Advisory Body Appointment: Britt Tanner Thesen appointed by Council Member Miki to the Transportation Commission Council Member Miki
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Advisory Body Appointment: 04/20/2026 2 City Council
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Recommendation: Ratify 7 ‑
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Advisory Body Appointment for City Council Ratification: Nelson Peng recommended for appointment to the Planning & Zoning Commission by Vice Mayor HansenRomero Vice Mayor HansenRomero
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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GOOD OF THE CITY / PUBLIC COMMENT: 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 C...
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Letter of Support – Assembly Bill (AB) 1708 Mayor McQuaid
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Recommendation: That the Council note and file the letter as submitted 7 ‑
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Letter of Opposition – Senate Bill (SB) 866 Mayor McQuaid
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Recommendation: That the Council note and file the letter as submitted 7 ‑
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Assembly Bill (AB) 481 – California Government Code § 7072 Compliance Staff
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Recommendation: That the Council:
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PUBLIC HEARING
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