ALBANY COMMUNITY EXPO – APRIL 30 |
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Date: April 30, 2022
Time: 10 AM-2 PM
Location: Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Avenue
This expo is a fun, family-friendly way to learn about community based-organizations in Albany as well as City services. Not only will this event provide helpful informational resources, but also feature live entertainment, great food from local restaurants, a free raffle, and even a compost give-a-way. Walking or biking is encouraged!
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Maintenance at Memorial and Jewel's Terrace Parks
Spring has sprung and cleaning and refresh work is taking place throughout the City.
Staff has completed a much-needed refresh to tennis court recreation facilities at Jewel's Terrace and Memorial Parks. Terrace Park tennis court nets and accompanying mechanisms have been replaced. Tennis court wind screens at Memorial Park have also been upgraded. Tennis courts were also power-washed by a company specializing in this type of service.
Additionally, City maintenance staff rebuilt several Memorial Park picnic tables so residents can enjoy our sunny weather.
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COMPOSTING IS NOW THE LAW |
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On January 1, 2022, a new California state law (SB 1383) took effect, requiring that compostable materials be kept out of landfills—including food scraps, paper, cardboard, and plant trimmings—to prevent the production of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. In Alameda County, the law is implemented under the Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance.
This new law not only aims to keep methane-producing organic material out of the landfill – it also aims to increase the state’s production of healthy, nutrient-rich compost!
Compost applied to gardens and landscapes can help plants remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it in the soil. Learn more about compost at www.stopwaste.org/gardening.
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Celebrate Earth Day with Albany’s Earth Month BINGO activity - both adult and kid versions available! Take actions that reduce your environmental impact, save money, and improve your own health and the health of the planet.
Complete a row, column, or diagonal by April 30. Those who submit their completed Earth Day BINGO card by April 30, 2022 will be entered into a raffle to receive a zero-waste prize!
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WATERSHED EXPLORATION CHALLENGE |
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Community members are invited to participate in these self-guided events throughout the month of April. Participants in these activities will be entered into a raffle to win prizes of gift certificates to local sustainable businesses.
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HOMEOWNER EXEMPTION AND RENTER REBATE |
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Applications Due June 1, 2022
In recognition of the hardship some lower income residents face, the City of Albany offers exemptions for qualified homeowners and rebates for qualified renters on five parcel taxes. Applications are now available on the City’s website.
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INTRODUCING READYALBANY.ORG |
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ReadyAlbany.org is the City’s new website focused on the preparedness and resiliency of Albany’s residents during times of natural and manmade disasters. The site highlights resources and avenues for people to get prepared, make emergency plans and kits for their family and pets, get involved with CERT, and discover preparedness-oriented community events. |
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SECURITY CAMERA REGISTRATION PROGRAM |
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Security cameras can help provide critical information to help solve crimes in our community. Please consider partnering with the Albany Police Department by participating in the Security Camera Registration Program. Registering your information does not provide the Albany Police Department with direct access to your camera and you may delete your registration at any time. You will only be contacted by the Albany Police Department in the future if there is a criminal incident in your neighborhood or in the vicinity of your security camera. |
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The City of Albany is developing a Local Roadway Safety Plan geared towards improving traffic safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and drivers. Your input is requested to help make Albany’s roads safer for all roadway users! To inform the City of your traffic safety related concerns on Albany streets, or locations where you feel unsafe biking or walking, visit www.albanysafestreets.com and click “Report Concern” at the top of the page. |
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PARATRANSIT ADVISORY & PLANNING COMMITTEE OPENING |
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The City of Albany has an opening for a resident to become a member of the Paratransit Advisory and Planning Committee (PAPCO) of the Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC).
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of the group that helps plan and deliver transportation programs and projects that expand access and improve mobility.
For questions, please email cityclerk@albanyca.org or call 1(510) 528-5710. Applications can also be submitted to the City of Albany, 1000 San Pablo Ave. |
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STROLL-ISH SPRING - MAY 1 |
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Sunday, May 1, 2022 from 10 AM-5 PM
The Solano Avenue Association invites you to come see what makes Solano Avenue in Albany and Berkeley a wonderful place. Stroll-ish Spring features 200 businesses that are rolling out the welcome mat to invite you inside. |
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Face Coverings Now Voluntary for Riders
AC Transit implemented a voluntary face mask policy on Tuesday, April 20, 2022.
AC Transit still strongly encourages everyone to follow the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which recommends that transit riders wear face coverings.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) dispensers at the entrance of each bus will continue to have complimentary, disposable face masks and hand sanitizer available for the convenience of riders.
Alameda County Continues COVID-19 Quarantine Requirements in Alignment with the CDC
Alameda County will maintain current quarantine requirements as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). People who are not vaccinated or not fully vaccinated should stay home and away from other people for at least 5 days after their last contact with a person who has COVID-19. They may leave quarantine after day 5
if they test negative on or after day 5, if they have no symptoms. People who are symptomatic or who test positive must follow isolation requirements.
Weekly COVID-19 Testing in Albany
Weekly COVID-19 testing is held on Tuesdays from 9 AM-4 PM at the Albany Community Center at 1249 Marin Ave. The test is a self-administered shallow nasal PCR test and results are delivered directly 1-2 days upon receipt at Curative's labs. Visit cur.tv/albany to find out more.
Vaccination Clinics Continue to be Available to County Residents
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City Services Available During COVID-19
Counter services at City Hall, the Community Center, and Senior Center are available in-person to the community. Click HERE for department hours and contact information.
- Passport services are by appointment only. Click here to schedule an appointment. Due to high demand, we are currently booking several months in advance.
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Sign up for local emergency alerts.
If you live, work, or visit Alameda County, take a moment to sign up for "AC Alert", the Alameda County emergency notification system. Signing up will allow you to receive emergency and topical information about flooding, earthquakes, fires and other emergencies occurring in your area.
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And also be sure to follow the City of Albany Twitter account. When communication services are limited, Twitter is where government agencies, relief organizations, media, volunteers, and citizens go to communicate and collaborate - fast.
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Feel like you didn't know about a public meeting topic, street repair on your block or the local dog park going in across the street?
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City meetings are still virtual until further notice. Please see the City Calendar for all public meeting attendance and viewing options.
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