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Approved Minutes

7:00 p.m.

CLOSED SESSION

Call to order.

OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO SPEAK ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

City Council convenes in the Council Chamber and then adjourns to Closed Session to discuss the following:

1) Labor Negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section 59457.6

Agency Negotiator: City Manager & Glenn Berkheimer, IEDA
Employee Organizations: Albany Fire Fighters’ Association; Local 1021, SEIU

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, June 6, 2011

Staff recommendation: Approve

4-2. a. Ratification of City of Albany net payroll in the amount of $215,815.52 ; taxes, benefits & withholdings in the amount of $170,969.15. Total payroll in the amount of $ 386,784.67.Payroll period:

b. Ratification of Albany Municipal Services JPA net payroll in the amount of $50,884.86; taxes, benefits & withholdings in the amount of $36,293.73. Total payroll in the amount of $ 87,178.59. Payroll period: 06/03/11.

Staff recommendation: Ratify.

4-3. Ratification of bills, claims and demands against the City of Albany in the amount of: $163,042.46 (05/27/11) & $50,580.59 (06/01/11).

Staff recommendation: Ratify

4-4. Ratification of Police & Fire Pension Plan payments in the amount of $113,522.08 for the month of May, 2011.

Staff recommendation: Ratify.

4-5. Senior Center Repair & Improvements Project

4-5A Staff Report
4-5B Senior Center Presentation

Staff recommendation: Approve the Senior Center repairs and improvements per the attached list and in accordance with the adopted project budget of $98,035.

4-6. Temporary Street Closures for July 4th

 4-6A Staff Report Memorial Park
4-6B Staff Report Buchanan Street

a. Temporary Street Closure around Memorial Park for July 4, 2011 Celebration.

Staff recommendation: That Council approve the closure of a two-block area of Portland Avenue between Carmel Avenue and Pomona Avenue in front of Memorial Park on July 4, 2011 from 8 AM – 5 PM for July 4 Celebration.

b. Temporary Closure of Buchanan Street on July 4, 2011.

Staff recommendation: Approve the temporary closure of Buchanan Street west of I80/580 freeway interchange on July 4, 2011 from 5:30 PM to 10 PM.

4-7. Resolution #2011-29 to approve the updated benefits booklets for Safety Management Employees and Elected Officials

4-7A Staff Report
4-7B Reso 2011-29
4-7C Mgmt & Conf. Employee Benefits Booklet
4-7D Elected Officials Benefits Booklet

Staff recommendation: Approve Resolution #2011-29, a resolution of the Albany City Council approving the updated benefits booklets for safety management employees and elected officials.

4-8. Resolution #2011-28 to approve the updated salary range for the Police Chief.

4-8A Staff Report
4-8B Reso 2011-28

Staff recommendation: Approve Resolution #2011-28, a resolution of the Albany City Council approving the updated salary range for the Police Chief.

4-9. Emergency Medical Services Billing Services Contract Renewal

4-9 Staff Report & Attachments

Staff recommendation: That City Council authorize the City Manager to renew the contract with the Novato Fire Protection District (NFPD) to continue to provide the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) billing services.

4-10. Request By Solano Avenue Association for: 1) A Street Event permit to temporarily close Solano Avenue on Sunday, September 11 for the 2011 Solano Stroll; and 2) Waiver of fees for paramedic services, police overtime, maintenance services and supplies, and permit, and funding request.

4-10A Staff Report
4-10B Stroll Letter
4-10C 2011 Stroll Application

Staff recommendation: That the Albany City Council:

1. Direct staff to issue a no fee Street Event permit to the Solano Avenue Association for the 2011 Solano Stroll scheduled for Sunday, September 11, 2011 between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. (Event is 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.); and

2. Waive fees for paramedics, police overtime and city maintenance services, and authorize allocation of $5,000 to support the Stroll.

4-11. Endorsement of Albany Beach Habitat Restoration and Public Access Feasibility Study

4-11A Staff Report
4-11B Reso 2011-34

Staff recommendation: That the City Council support the Habitat Restoration and Public Access Feasibility Study for Albany Beach, and endorse its approval by the East Bay Regional Park District Board.

4-12. Donation of Disaster Management Supplies

4-12 Staff Report & Attachment

Staff recommendation: That Council accept the donation of Disaster Equipment from Disaster Management Systems, Inc.

4-13. Alameda County Emergency Medical Services FRALS contract extension

4-13A Staff Report
4-13B Albany FRALS

Staff recommendation: Approve the contract extension which allows the Alameda County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) & the City of Albany Fire Department to maintain a working First Responder Advanced Life Support (FRALS) contract for EMS continuing to work on the new contract language, which is estimated to be completed by the end of October.

4-14. Resolution No. 2011-35 – A resolution of the Albany City Council adopting the yearly tax rate for the pension override tax to fund City police and fire pension obligations.

4-14A Staff Report
4-14B Reso 2011-35

Staff recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2011-35, a resolution of the Albany City Council adopting the yearly tax rate for the pension plans of the City of Albany submitted and approved by the Albany City Council in accordance with Assembly Bill 277 and Assembly Bill 13, the tax rate adopted is for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012.

4-15. Appointment of Police & fire Board Members and Alternates to the Board of Police and Fire Pension Fund Commissioners

4-15A Staff Report
4-15B City Charter, §9.01(a)

Staff recommendation: That the Mayor appoint to the Board of Police & Fire Pension Fund the following Commissioners: Carla Hertzog as the Police Department Board Member, Archie Stirling as the Police Department Alternate Board Member, Raymond Gonzalves as the fire Department Board Member, and Brian Crudo as the Fire Department Alternate Board Member.

5. GOOD OF THE CITY/PUBLIC FORUM/ANNOUNCEMENTS

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6. PRESENTATION/PUBLIC HEARING

6-1. Public Hearing on the Levy of Assessments within Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 1988-1 and No. 1996-1 for Fiscal Year 2011/12.

6-1A Staff Report
6-1B Reso 2011-31
6-1C Reso 2011-32
6-1D May 16th Meeting Binder
6-1E Amendment No. 1 & Cover Letter

Staff recommendation:

1) Conduct the Public Hearing.
2) Approve Resolution No. 2011-31 – A Resolution of the Albany City Council Confirming the Diagram and Assessment and Levying Assessments in LLAD No. 1988-1 for Fiscal Year 2011/12.
3) Approve Resolution No. 2011-32 – A Resolution of the Albany City Council Confirming the Diagram and Assessment (including Amendment No. 1) and Levying Assessments in LLAD No. 1996-1 for Fiscal Year 2011/12.

6-2. Resolution No. 2011-30 to adopt a revised Master Fee Schedule

6-2A Staff Report
6-2B Reso 2011-30
6-2C Master Fee Schedule: Cover & Table of Contents
6-2D Master Fee Schedule: Inner Pages
6-2E Master Fee Schedule: Sewer Rate Exhibit

Staff recommendation: Approve Resolution #2011-30 – A resolution of the Albany City Council establishing and amending the City of Albany Master Fee Schedule for various permits, services and fines effective July 1, 2011.

7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

7-1. Amendment to waterfront planning contract between the City of Albany and Fern Tiger Associates (FTA) for community engagement services associated with the proposal to locate a second campus of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) on the Golden Gate Fields (GGF) property.

7-1 Staff Report

Staff recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with FTA to perform community engagement services associated with the proposal to locate a second campus of the LBNL Laboratory on the GGF property, conditioned upon the cost of these services and expenses to be fully reimbursed by the owner of GGF.

7-2. Adoption of fiscal year 2011-12 Revised Operating Budget

7-2 Staff Report & Attachments

Staff recommendation: That the Council adopt the Revised Operating Budget for the City of Albany for fiscal year 2011-12.

7-3. Acquisition of Pierce Street Parcel from California Department of Transportation 1) Resolution 2011-33: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Albany Approving the Certificate of Acceptance for the Purchase of the Pierce Street Parcel. 2) Resolution 2011-36: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Albany Authorizing a Loan to the Albany Community Reinvestment Agency in the Amount Not to Exceed $850,000 and the Execution of a Loan Agreement Evidencing the Terms of the Loan.

7-3A Staff Report
7-3B Reso 2011-33 w/Attachments
7-3 Reso 2011-36 (revised)
7-3 Loan Agreement (revised)

Staff recommendation:

1) Approve Resolution No. 2011-33 approving the Certificate of Acceptance
2) Approve Resolution No. 2011-36 authorizing a loan to the Albany Community Reinvestment Agency

8. NEW BUSINESS

8-1. June 30, 2010 Financial Statements and Reports of the Independent Auditors, Inter-Fund Transfers

8-1A Staff Report
8-1B General Fund Transfers
For Financial Reports with Detail 

Staff recommendation:

Financial Reports: Receive presentation by the City[s independent auditors of the results of their examination of the City’s financial reports for fiscal year end June 30, 2010.

Transfers: That Council approve the updated schedule of inter-fund transfers (Exhibit A).

8-2. Resolution No. 2011-37, A Resolution of the Albany City Council establishing the appropriations Limit for the 2011-12 Fiscal Year at $15,929,689.

8-2A Staff Report
8-2B Spending Limit Calculation
8-2C Reso 2011-37

Staff recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2011-37, a Resolution of the Albany City Council Establishing the Appropriations Limit for the 2011-12 Fiscal Year at $15,929,689.

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. A green, red, white and blue celebration July 4th at Memorial Park from 12 Noon - 4 pm.

9-2. City offices will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2011 in observance of July 4th Independence Day and City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 5, 2011.

10. JPA NEW BUSINESS

10-1. Resolution #JPA2011-5 - to approve the updated benefits booklet for management and confidential

10-1A Staff Report
10-1B Reso JPA2011-5
10-1C Mgmt & Confidential Benefits Booklet Revised

Staff recommendation: Approve Resolution #JPA2011-5, a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Albany Municipal Services Joint Powers Authority approving the updated benefits booklet for management and confidential employees.

10-2. Resolution #JPA2011-6 – to amend the contract between the Albany Municipal Services Joint Powers Authority and the California Public Employees’ Retirement System to provide the “Different Level of Benefits” provision (§20475) for local miscellaneous members

10-2A Staff Report
10-2B Resol JPA2011-6
10-2C Excerpt


Staff recommendation: Approve Resolution #JPA2011-6, a resolution of intention to approve an amendment to the contract between the Board of Directors of the Albany Municipal Services Joint Powers Authority (JPA) and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System, to provide a lower second tier of benefits for new employees.

10-3. Resolution #JPA2011-7 to establish the classification of and salary range for the position of Senior Planner.

10-3A Staff Report
10-3B Reso JPA2011-7
10-3C Senior Planner Description

Staff recommendation: Approve Resolution #JPA2011-07, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Albany Municipal Services Joint Powers establishing the classification of and salary range for the position of Senior Planner.

11. ADJOURNMENT

ALBANYCOMMUNITY REINVESTMENT AGENCY

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