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Albany City Council - Meeting met on 2026-03-16. 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, Vice Mayor Hansen-Romero, Mayor McQuaid Absent: Council Member López 3. REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION, IF ANY 4. CEREMONIAL MATTERS 5. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Nicole Almaguer recalled the - Public comment: PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor McQuaid opened the Good of the City. A summary of public comment is as follows: requests and inquiries for expansion of the notification area for development projects, assistance with funding seismic retrofit projects, reports on climate action goals, and creation of a resiliency center; announcement of public events hosted by Albany Reads and the Paratransit Advisory and Planning Committee (PAPC
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Zoning/design standards: Zoning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, March 25, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers 3. Transportation Commission Meeting, Thursday, March 26, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers 4. City Council Meeting., Monday, April 6, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers 15. ADJOURNMENT 9:34 PM There being no further business before - Closed session: CLOSED SESSION, IF ANY 4. CEREMONIAL MATTERS 5. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Nicole Almaguer recalled the Council adopting an emergency resolution on March 16, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Albany Police Department (APD) representatives recently presented crime scene experiences to Albany High School students. StopWaste’s regulatory fee of a
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Zoning/design standards: Zoning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, March 25, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers 3. Transportation Commission Meeting, Thursday, March 26, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers 4. City Council Meeting., Monday, April 6, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers 15. ADJOURNMENT 9:34 PM There being no further business before - Closed session: CLOSED SESSION, IF ANY 4. CEREMONIAL MATTERS 5. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Nicole Almaguer recalled the Council adopting an emergency resolution on March 16, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Albany Police Department (APD) representatives recently presented crime scene experiences to Albany High School students. StopWaste’s regulatory fee of a
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ADJOURNMENT 9:34 PM There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor McQuaid adjourned the meeting in memory of Catherine De Cuir. Minutes submitted by Anne Hsu, City Clerk. e~u ~ , .. () Mayor Attest:· Ann
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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 – March 2, 2026 Staff
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Recommendation: Approve 7 ‑
GOOD OF THE CITY / PUBLIC COMMENT
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City Council Strategic Plan April 2025 – March 2027 Status Update Staff
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Recommendation: That the Council receive a status update regarding progress made towards implementing the 20252027 City Council Strategic Plan
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Climate Action Committee Meeting, Wednesday, March 18, 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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ADJOURNMENT
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Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, March 25, 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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Transportation Commission Meeting, Thursday, March 26, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
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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City Council Meeting, Monday, April 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. 03/16/2026 6 City Council
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Update to Donation Acceptance Policy Staff
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Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202611, approving an update to the City’s Donation Acceptance Policy 7 ‑ 6. 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report Staff Recommendation: This is an information item only. No act...
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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Agreement for Participation in the Alameda County Operational Area Emergency Management Organization Staff
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Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution No. 202612, 03/16/2026 2 City Council 7 ‑ 6. 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report Staff Recommendation: This is an information item only. No action is required 7 ‑
