CITY OF ALBANY
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
COMMUNITY CENTER, MAIN HALL
1249 MARIN AVENUE
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2009

6:30 p.m.

CLOSED SESSION

OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO SPEAK ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

Closed session to discuss labor negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6

Agency Negotiator: Glenn Berkheimer, IEDA; Beth Pollard, City Administrator.
Employee Organization: SEIU, Local 1021

Closed session to discuss real property pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8

Property: 842 Masonic Avenue, Albany
Negotiating Parties: City Administrator and Rebecca Nemeth, Berkeley Hills Realty, on behalf of the City; Rita Smith, Rita Smith Realty, on behalf of property owner.

Property: Proposed Maintenance Center, 540 Cleveland Avenue
Negotiating Parties: City Administrator, City Attorney & Public Works Manager, on behalf of the City; Western Forge & Flange, represented by James Clayton & Company, 2271 Lava Ridge Court, Roseville, CA 9566.

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

7:30 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. ROLL CALL

3. REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION, IF ANY

4. CONSENT CALENDAR

(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.)

4-1. Council Minutes, January 26 & February 2, 2009.

Staff recommendation: Approve.

4-2. a. Ratification of City of Albany net payroll in the amount of $198,117.84; taxes, benefits & withholdings in the amount of $160,960.77. Total payroll in the amount of $359,078.61. Payroll period: 01/30/09.

b. Ratification of Albany Municipal Services JPA net payroll in the amount of $58.499.94; taxes, benefits & withholdings in the amount of $41,254.39. Total payroll in the amount of $99,754.33. Payroll period: 01/30/09.

Staff recommendation: Ratify.

4-3. a. Ratification of bills, claims & demands against the City of Albany in the amount of $1,771,769.94. Period: 01/28/09.
b. Ratification of bills, claims & demands against the City of Albany JPA in the amount of $419.93. Period: 01/28/09.
c. Ratification of bills, claims & demands against the City of Albany in the amount of $216,759.80. Period: 02/01/09.

Staff recommendation: Ratify.

4-4. Mayor Atkinson appointing John Bailes to the Charter Review Committee.

Staff recommendation: Information only.

4-5. Resolution No. 09-05 – A Resolution of the Albany City Council Authorizing the City of Albany Fire Department to Contract with Revenue Rescue for Collections of Fire Engine Response Fees.

4-5A Staff Report
4-5B Resolution 09-5

Staff recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 09-05.

4-6. Resolution No. 09-6 – A Resolution of the Albany City Council Accepting the work of Contract #08-20, Site Improvements and CMU Wall @ USPS, Codornices Creek Restoration, Phase III.

4-6A Staff Report
4-6B Notice of Completion
4-6C Resolution 09-6

Staff recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 09-6.

5. GOOD OF THE CITY/PUBLIC FORUM/ANNOUNCEMENTS

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6. PRESENTATION/PUBLIC HEARING

6-1. State of the City Financial Report.

6-1A Staff Report
6-1B Attachment
6-1C Exhibits A through G

Staff recommendation: For information.

7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

7-1. Monthly Progress Report: Civic Center Project.

7-1A Staff Report
7-1B Budget Update

Staff recommendation: 1) Receive monthly progress report. 2) Approve contract with KC/Future Planning, Inc for Information Technology Consulting for Civic Center Project, in an amount not to exceed $52,700.

7-2. Resolution No. 09-4 – A Resolution of the Albany City Council Renaming Terrace Park to “Jewel’s Terrace Park” in honor of former Council Member Jewel Okawachi.

7-2A Staff Report
7-2B Resolution 09-4
7-2C Accomplishments
7-2D P&R Resolution Document

Staff recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 09-4.

7-3. Terrace Park policy and facility modifications.

7-3A Staff Report
7-3B Park Muni Code
7-3C Petition from Residents
7-3D Pictures

Parks and Recreation Commission recommendation: 1) Amend the park reservation policy limiting party size at Terrace Park to 40 people. 2) Remove the picnic table closest to the fence on the west side of the park. 3) Remove four BBQs. 4) Install landscaping along a portion of the west side fence to provide more privacy for residents.

8. NEW BUSINESS

8-1. Expansion of the Waterfront Visioning Public Engagement Process to include citywide values and visions to support the upcoming General Plan.

8-1 Staff Report

Waterfront Committee, Planning & Zoning Commission and Staff recommendation: That the City Council modifies the Waterfront Visioning Process to include citywide values and visions to support the upcoming General Plan.

8-2. Park and Ride Lot at Buchanan Street under I-80/580 Freeway Ramps.

8-2A Staff Report
8-2B Alternative 1
8-2C Alternative 2
8-2D Cost Estimate
8-2E T&S Min. 1/22/09

Traffic & Safety Commission Recommendations: Direct City staff to communicate the following to AC Transit, Alameda County Congestion Agency and Caltrans: That the City generally supports the concept of a park and ride lot next to Buchanan Street under I-80/580 freeway ramps, provided these agencies work with City staff regarding design concerns, and that revised concept plans be returned to the Council for further input.

Staff recommendation: 1) Council communicate design concerns on the two concept alternatives for a park and ride lot. 2) If Alternate 1 – North side lot is redesigned and were to be the City’s preferred alternative, the Council will reevaluate its involvement with Caltrans regarding the City’s interest in preserving the north side property for a future maintenance facility.

9. OTHER BUSINESS, REPORTS ON MEETINGS ATTENDED, ANNOUNCEMENT OF EVENTS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.

(Council and staff announcements: Council Member reports on State, regional and local boards, commissions and committees to which they are appointed by the City Council; Council Member announcement of requests for future agenda items. No public comment will be taken on announcement of future agenda items).

10. ADJOURNMENT

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