City Of Albany: City Council Meeting Summary, October 4, 2021

Press release from the City of Albany:

10/06/2021 5:00 PM

The following provides a summary of actions taken by the City Council as part of the special and regular meetings on October 4, 2021: 

Closed Session: City Attorney reported that there was no reportable action. 

Ceremonial Matters: Council presented a proclamation for the National Fire Prevention Week.

Review of Advisory Body Work Plan - The Council reviewed work plan submitted by the Community Media Access Committee and approved the work plan with minor modifications.

Community Task Force on Policing Request for Creation of a Public Safety Accountability Commission: The Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-100, establishing  an Albany Policing Commission.

New Street Trees Paid for with Measure DD Revenue: The Council directed staff to prepare a resolution to remove the charge for new street trees and concrete removal for planting, provide a watering bag with each new street tree as appropriate to the species, and pay for these with Measure DD revenue.

Racial Equity and Community Satisfaction Survey Follow-Up: The Council direct staff to prepare a Request for Proposal for firms to submit on conducting a racial equity and community satisfaction survey.

Public Comment on Reports: The Council adopted the proposed amendments the City Council Procedures & Policies to provide each attendee one minute to comment on report items.

Next Regular City Council Virtual Meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 18, 2021 at 7:00 PM. 

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