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Albany City Council - Meeting's 2026-06-15 agenda is scheduled to cover FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP and Policy on the Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During City Council Meetings Staff. This is an agenda-derived preview, so it describes scheduled topics and proposed actions rather than confirmed outcomes.
Key Topics
FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP: scheduled budget and capital-project discussion that may shape service levels, infrastructure work, and future spending priorities.
Policy on the Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During City Council Meetings Staff: the agenda listed this item for possible legislative action.
Why It Matters
Budget and capital-plan items can affect city services, project timing, reserves, and future funding tradeoffs.
Policy on the Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During City Council Meetings Staff may set direction for future policy, implementation, or budget decisions.
The agenda identifies Amending the City of Albany Master Fee Schedule Staff as a legislative item;.
The agenda identifies Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2025/26 and Fiscal Year 2026/27 Operating Budgets and Adopting the Fiscal Year... as a legislative item;.
The agenda identifies Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026/27 SugarSweetened Beverage Tax Spending Plan 06/15/2026 5 City Council as a legislative item;.
What Residents Should Watch
Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP.
Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects Policy on the Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During City Council Meetings Staff.
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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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Proclamation in Recognition of Juneteenth
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REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION, IF ANY
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Minutes – June 1, 2026 Staff
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Recommendation: Approve 7 ‑
GOOD OF THE CITY / PUBLIC COMMENT
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Resolution No. 202631, 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
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GOOD OF THE CITY / PUBLIC COMMENT: choice voting (PRCV); and
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
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Amending the City of Albany Master Fee Schedule Staff
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Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202644, amending the City of Albany Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026/27 9 ‑
Potential Revision to Rate for Business License Tax and Technical Changes to Sections 51 and 52 of Chapter V of the Albany Municipal Code Relating to the Business License Tax Staff
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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 ‑
Policy on the Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During City Council Meetings Staff
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Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202646, 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 Coun...
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Juneteenth – Friday, June 19, 2026 (City Offices Closed)
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS
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Climate Action Committee Meeting, Wednesday, June 17, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS
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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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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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Updated Salary Schedule for City of Albany Employees Staff
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Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202636, approving an updated salary schedule for City employees 7 ‑
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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,
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Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202639, confirming Fiscal Year 2026/27 rates applied to the City of Albany Special Taxes and Fees collected on the annual property tax bill 7 ‑
GOOD OF THE CITY / PUBLIC COMMENT: 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;...
Fiscal Year 2026/27 Tax Rate for the Pension Override Tax Staff
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Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202640, 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 ‑
Annual Sidewalk Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 22000) – Authorize Call for Bids for Sidewalk Repair Phase 12 (Contract No.
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Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202641, authorizing the City Manager to approve a Call for Bids for the Project (Contract No. C2625) C A L I F O R N I A E N V I R O N M E N T A L Q U A L I T Y A C T ( C E Q A ) / E...
Prop 68 Parks Improvement Projects (CIP No. 41016/41017) Appropriation of Additional Funds for Peggy Thomsen Pierce Street Park Improvements Staff
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Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202642, authorizing the appropriation of $155,195 in funds from available fund balance in the Developer Parkland InLieu Fee Fund (2402) to the Prop 68 Parks Improvement Projects (CIP...
Grant Application for United States Tennis Association Grant Program 06/15/2026 4 City Council
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Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202642, authorizing the appropriation of $155,195 in funds from available fund balance in the Developer Parkland InLieu Fee Fund (2402) to the Prop 68 Parks Improvement Projects (CIP...
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
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Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202643, authorizing the City Manager to:
Resolution No. 202632, 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
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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) C A L I F O R N I A E N V I
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GOOD OF THE CITY / PUBLIC COMMENT: R O N M E N T A L Q U A L I T Y A C T ( C E Q A ) / ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE The project is Categorically Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15302 “Replacement or Reconstruction” of the...
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
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Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution 202645:
Update to Emergency Medical Services, Advanced Life Support, and Fire Protection Tax Staff
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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...
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Independence Day – Friday, July 3, 2026 (Observed, City Offices Closed) Upcoming City Meetings
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS
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Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, June 24, 7:00 PM, City 06/15/2026 7 City Council
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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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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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Resolution No. 202633, adopting regulations for candidates for elective offices administered by the local elections official pertaining to candidate statements submitted to the voters 7 ‑
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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To comment by video conference, click the “Raise Your Hand” button to request to speak when public comment is being taken.
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ADJOURNMENT: 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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REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION, IF ANY
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City Council Meeting, Monday, July 6, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS: 15.
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To comment by phone, you will “Raise Your Hand” by pressing *9 to request to speak when public comment is being taken.
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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. 06/15/2026 9 City Council
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Notice of Opposition – Initiative 250006A1 Mayor McQuaid
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Recommendation: That the Council note and file the notice as submitted 7 ‑
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Advisory Body Appointment: Randy Lee appointed by Council Member López to the Arts Committee Staff
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Recommendation: Information item 06/15/2026 2 City Council Mayor McQuaid Recommendation: That the Council note and file the notice as submitted 7 ‑
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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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
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Recommendation: That the Council adopt:
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Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202634, 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...
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Fiscal Year 2026/27 Contract with Alameda County for Additional Library Services Staff
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Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202635, 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 ‑
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