CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
COMMUNITY CENTER, MAIN HALL
1249 MARIN AVENUE
TUESDAY, SEPEMBER 8, 2009

Approved Minutes

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. Minutes, July 20, 2009.

Staff recommendation: Approve.

4-2. a. Ratification of City of Albany net payroll in the amount of $197,118.78; taxes, benefits & withholdings in the amount of $245,420.50. Total payroll in the amount of $442,539.28. Payroll period: 07/17/09.
b. Ratification of City of Albany net payroll in the amount of $189,270.07; taxes, benefits & withholdings in the amount of $140,437.54. Payroll period: 07/31/09.
c. Ratification of City of Albany net payroll in the amount of $199,640.16; taxes, benefits & withholdings in the amount of $151,450.00. Payroll period: 08/14/09.
d. Ratification of City of Albany net payroll in the amount of $207,474.19; taxes, benefits & withholdings in the amount of $248,142.68. Payroll period: 08/28/09.
e. Ratification of Albany Municipal Services JPA net payroll in the amount of $57,122.14; taxes, benefits & withholdings in the amount of $55,031.89. Total payroll in the amount of $112,154.03. Payroll period: 07/17/09.
f. Ratification of Albany Municipal Services JPA net payroll in the amount of $53,266.39; taxes, benefits & withholdings in the amount of $36,857.10. Total payroll in the amount of $90,123.49. Payroll period: 07/31/09.
g. Ratification of Albany Municipal Services JPA net payroll in the amount of $53,731.13; taxes, benefits & withholdings in the amount of $38,289.30. Total payroll in the amount of $92,020.43. Payroll period: 08/14/09.
h. Ratification of Albany Municipal Services JPA net payroll in the amount of $52,160.08; taxes, benefits & withholdings in the amount of $53,739.08. Total payroll in the amount of $105,899.16. Payroll period: 08/28/09.

Staff recommendation: Ratify.

4-3. a. Pension payments in the amount of $116,254.25 for the month of July, 2009.
b. Pension payments in the amount of $116,251.36 for the month of August, 2009.

Staff recommendation: Ratify.

4-4. Report from Police Chief to follow up on comments made during Good of the City/Public Forum in July concerning the arrest of Michael and Stephanie Williams.

4-4 Staff Report

Staff recommendation: Information item on procedures and subsequent follow up.

4-5. Authorize Mayor to sign letter submitting comments on the Environmental Impact Report on the spraying program against the Light Brown Apple Moth.

4-5A Staff Report
4-5B LBAM Attachment

Staff recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to sign the attached letter on the preparation of the DEIR on the LBAM eradication program on behalf of the City.

4-6. Recommendation from the Sustainability Committee to explore the feasibility of wind energy generation at the Albany Bulb.

4-6A Staff Report
4-6B Letter

Staff recommendation: That the City Council refer to the Sustainability Committee the exploration of funding possibilities to conduct a wind energy feasibility study at the Albany Bulb, and coordinate with the Waterfront Committee regarding the concept of a wind energy at the Albany Bulb.

4-7. Recommendation from the Albany Library Advisory Board to open discussions with Alameda County Library in support of filling vacant positions.

4-7A Staff Report
4-7B Letter

Staff recommendation: Direct staff to open discussions.

4-8. Resolution No. 09-41 – A Resolution of the Albany City Council Establishing the Classification of and Salary Range for the Position of Office Assistant II.

4-8A Staff Report
4-8B Reso 09-41

Staff recommendation: Approve.

4-9. Consideration of Claim #AL605; Cho v. City of Albany.

4-9 Staff Report

Staff recommendation: Reject the claim and authorize the City Clerk to send out rejection notice.

4-10. Temporary Street Closure on Key Route, Sunday, October 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

4-10 Staff Report

Staff recommendation: Approve the closure of a three-block area of Key Route Blvd., between Solano Avenue and Thousand Oaks Blvd. for the Albany Streets Event.

5. GOOD OF THE CITY/PUBLIC FORUM/ANNOUNCEMENTS

For persons desiring to address the City Council on an item that is not on the agenda please note that City policy limits each speaker to three (3) minutes. The Brown Act limits the Council’s ability to take and/or discuss items that are not on the agenda; therefore, such items are normally referred to staff for comment or to a future agenda.

Please go to our website at www.albanyca.org to view all future Commission and Committee meetings.

6. PRESENTATION/PUBLIC HEARING

7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

7-1. East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) Measure WW fund recommendations:

7-1A Rec Staff Report
7-1B CD Staff Report

a. City of Albany per capita local grant program allocation of $771,000:

Parks & Recreation Commission recommendation: Pierce Street Park, $456,00; Teen Center Expansion, $120,000; Ohlone Greenway Improvements, $125,000; Improvements at the Albany Bulb, $50,000; Additional Rubberized Surface at Ocean View Park Playground, $20,000. Total: $771,000

Staff recommendation: Ohlone Greenway, $200,000; Senior Center Expansion, $380,000; Improvements at Albany Bulb, $50,000; Teen Center Expansion, $120,000; Additional Rubberized Surface at Ocean View Park Playground, $20,000. Total: $770,000.

b. Recommendations to EBRPD regarding its designation of $27 million
for Eastshore State Park expansion, restoration and development, and $12.3 million for Bay Trail acquisition/construction:

Staff recommendation: That the City Council convey to the EBRPD its interest in engaging in discussion on use of funds, but defer action on the specific recommendations until community perspectives are available from the Voices to Vision waterfront planning process.

Waterfront Committee recommendation: Eastshore State Park: Prepare a project area plan and implement plan for Albany Plateau; and prepare a project area plan and implement plan for Albany Neck and Bulb; Expand the Albany salt marsh; Sell the City-owned Bulb to the State of California in “as is” condition. Bay Trail: Acquire land or easement and construct the Bay Trail extension through Golden Gate Fields property (construct interim Bay Trail if permanent trail is not possible at this time).


7-2. Draft Final Report: Economic Development.

7-2A Staff Report
7-2B Commerical Revenues
7-2C Draft Workplan
7-2D Physical Improvements

Staff recommendation: Discuss and provide staff with direction on economic development goals and activity focus. The staff recommendation is to perform incremental activity in the business districts, while adding emphasis on the redevelopment area and on San Pablo Avenue, as described in Option #3 of the report, in support of enhanced development and activity.



7-3. Ordinance No. 09-014 – An Ordinance of the Albany City Council Repealing the Campaign Finance Reform Act of 1994. First Reading.

7-3A Staff Report
7-3B Ord 09-014

Staff recommendation: Introduce for First Reading Ordinance No. 09-014 and waive reading of entire Ordinance.

8. NEW BUSINESS

8-1. Endorsement of Albany Unified School District Ballot Measures.

8-1 Staff Report


Mayor Recommendation: That Council endorses Proposition I & J, which will appear on the November 3, 2009 ballot.

8-2. Opposing urban casinos.

8-2A Staff Report
8-2B Reso 09-40

Councilmember Lieber recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 09-40 - A Resolution of the Albany City Council Opposing Urban Casinos.

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).

9-1. Solano Avenue Stroll – Sunday, September 13, 2009.

10. ADJOURNMENT

(The Council meeting packet is available for public inspection at the Albany Library (526-3720), the Fire Department and the City Clerk’s Office. The agenda and supporting staff reports can also be found on our web page at: www.albanyca.org. If you have any questions pertaining to any agenda item or Council meeting procedure, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 528-5710.)
Agenda related writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the lobby of City Hall.

The City of Albany is dedicated to maintaining its small town ambiance, responding to the needs of the Community and providing a safe, healthy environment now and in the future.

To view the live televised Council meetings go to Channel 33. Please note that if you provide your name and address when speaking before the City Council it will become part of the official public record, which will be posted on the Internet and broadcast on Channel 33.

NOTICE – Please Read

“Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge a decision of the City Council in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at a public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.

The decision of the City Council is final as of the date of its decision unless judicial review is initiated pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5. Any such petition for judicial review is subject to the provisions of California Code of Civil Procedure 1094.6.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and State Law, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administration Office 510-528-5710. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR 35.102.104 ADA Title II)”. Upon request, we will provide written agenda materials in appropriate alternate formats, of disability related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in public meetings. Please deliver a written request, including your name, mailing address, phone number and brief description of the requested materials and preferred alternative format or auxiliary aid or service at least two (2) days before the meeting. Request should be sent to: City Clerk, 405 Kains Avenue, Albany, CA 94706.