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Albany City Council - Meeting met on 2026-06-01. 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 López, Vice Mayor Hansen-Romero, Mayor McQuaid Absent: Council Member Miki 3. REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION, IF ANY 4. CEREMONIAL MATTERS 4-1. Proclamation – In Recognition of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Counci - Public comment: PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor McQuaid opened the Good of the City. A summary of public comment is as follows: inquiries regarding the noticing for development projects and amended agendas; announcement of Friends of Albany Seniors barbeque event and Friends of the Library programs in June; inquiries regarding the Transportation Commission, Climate Action Committee, and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) survey; support for electri
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Zoning/design standards: Zoning Standards Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-29: 1. 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 - Closed session: CLOSED SESSION, IF ANY 4. CEREMONIAL MATTERS 4-1. Proclamation – In Recognition of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Council Member Jordan read the proclamation. 5. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Nicole Almaguer provided a report on recent projects, events, and programs. 6. GOOD OF THE CITY / PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor McQuaid opened the Good of the City. A summary of public
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Zoning/design standards: Zoning Standards Staff Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-29: 1. 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 - Closed session: CLOSED SESSION, IF ANY 4. CEREMONIAL MATTERS 4-1. Proclamation – In Recognition of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Council Member Jordan read the proclamation. 5. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Nicole Almaguer provided a report on recent projects, events, and programs. 6. GOOD OF THE CITY / PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor McQuaid opened the Good of the City. A summary of public
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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
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Council to modify standards in the Residential Single Family (R1) zoning district following the normal procedures for adoption of amendments to the Municipal Code related to residential development standards; and
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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
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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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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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Arts Committee Meeting, Monday, June 8, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS
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Public Hearing on the Levy of Assessments Within Assessment District No. 19881 for Fiscal Year 2026/27 Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 Staff
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Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202628:
Confirming the Diagram and Assessment, Levying Assessments in Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 19881 for fiscal year 2026/27 (pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972) and Ordering of the Levy to be placed on
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PRESENTATION: the fiscal year 2026/27 secured property tax roll; and
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Proclamation – In Recognition of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
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REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION, IF ANY
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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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Update to Street Paving and Storm Drain Facility Improvement Special Parcel Tax Staff
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Recommendation: That the Council:
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Approving the amended Annual Report concerning the levy of 06/01/2026 3 City Council
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Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202628:
PRESENTATION: Lighting Act of 1972 Staff
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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
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
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS: there is no possibility that it will have a significant effect on the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)). 11 ‑
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 ‑
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Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, June 10, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS
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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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ADJOURNMENT: You will be asked to unmute yourself 06/01/2026 7 City Council subject line of the email. Comments may also be submitted by mail to City of Albany – Meeting Comments, 1000 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, CA
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Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission Meeting, Thursday, June 11, 7:00 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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Amendment No. 7 to the Employment Agreement for City Manager Services and Updated Salary Schedule to Incorporate the Amendment Staff
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Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202630, approving Amendment No. 7 to the Employment Agreement for City 06/01/2026 4 City Council the preferred methodology of calculation for the update to the Street Paving and Stor...
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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
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Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202626, authorizing staff to submit the following proposed project to be funded in part or solely with fiscal year 202627 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues: Projec...
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. 06/01/2026 8 City Council
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City Council Meeting, Monday, June 15, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS: 15.
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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.
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Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202627, authorizing the City Manager to approve a Call for Bids for the Project (Contract No. C2621) 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...
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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