SPOTLIGHT: ADVISORY BODIES TO THE CITY COUNCIL |
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This section spotlights the work of each of our advisory bodies to the City Council. A different advisory body will be featured on a periodic basis. Learn more about the Advisory Bodies to the City Council.
The Transportation Commission (TC) advises the City Council on transportation policy and project planning and design on City-owned right-of-way. The Commission also serves as the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and supports the City’s efforts to increase the share of active transportation trips. The Commission is composed of five members, each of whom are appointed by Council members.
The Transportation Commission advises on a number of City programs, including the City’s pavement management program, the sidewalk repair program, and neighborhood traffic calming. The Commission regularly reviews vehicle collision data to identify safety concerns and improve roadway safety for all users.
The Transportation Commission provides a forum for public review and advises on the planning and design of street, bicycle, and pedestrian projects in the City’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The Commission advised on the development of projects expected to be constructed in 2022 and 2023 including traffic signal and safety improvements at the Marin/Masonic and Solano/Masonic intersections; and closing the Codornices Creek shared use path gap between 8th Street and 10th Street behind Krone Field.
The Transportation Commission will be leading the City’s development of a Local Road Safety Plan in the coming months.
Transportation Commission meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of every month, beginning at 7 PM. Like all public meetings, Transportation Commission meetings are open to the public and are currently conducted on Zoom and broadcast on YouTube. Comments from the public, both those submitted beforehand by email and those made during the meeting itself, are welcome. The next Transportation Commission meeting is on March 24 at 7 PM.
For a record of the prior meetings and information on attending future meetings, please visit the city’s webpage for the Transportation Commission.
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Residents of Albany are encouraged to apply for vacancies on the following committees:
Arts Committee
The Arts Committee advises the City Council on cultural and artistic matters within the City including the acquisition and placement of public art. The Committee adheres to the Public Arts Master Plan, the Art in Public Places Ordinance and the Public Arts Project Plan in order to support, develop and promote art in Albany and increase the economic vitality of the City. This vacancy allows for a non-Albany resident appointee that represents the local business community with experience in the fields of public art, cultural and artistic matters.
Charter Review Committee (Two Vacancies)
The Charter Review Committee advises the City Council on proposed changes to the City Charter. These proposed changes may be generated by the City Council or recommended to the City Council by the Charter Review Committee.
Community Media Access Committee
The Community Media Access Committee advises the City Council on matters related to media access, community engagement and outreach, and information regarding local government matters in the City.
If interested, please complete an online application or contact the Albany City Clerk Office at 1(510) 528-5710 for more information.
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FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS
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Groceries and essential items are distributed on the first Friday of each month at 10 AM at the Albany Senior Center, 846 Masonic Ave. Low income Albany residents of all ages who have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic are eligible for this program. Please contact Albany CARES at 1(510) 559-4589 or albanycares@albanyca.org to confirm eligibility and register.
This program is funded by the City of Albany’s American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funds.
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ALBANY ADULT SPORTS - GET THE SPRING IN YOUR STEP
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The City of Albany Recreation and Community Services Department has a fabulous variety of Adult Sports. Grab your friends, build your own team, create new memories and have fun!
Spring 2022:
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IN-PERSON RECREATION PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES |
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Youth, adult, and senior programs through the Albany Recreation & Community Services Department are open for Winter-Spring registration. Click the button below to browse the selection of classes, camps, and programs to register for. |
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ALBANY CREATIVE JUSTICE ART PROJECT |
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Submission Window Extended
The City of Albany Arts Committee invites artists to submit proposals for the Albany Creative Justice Art Project - the creation of a new public artwork that will actively engage residents of Albany in creatively addressing past, present and future issues of social justice in the city and region.
Applications are welcome from individuals as well as teams, collectives, and collaborators.
Updated Submission Due Date: April 8, 2022, 4:00 PM
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ALBANY POET LAUREATE OPEN VACANCY |
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The honorary position of Poet Laureate is given to a local writer who is currently active producing, sharing and promoting poetry in our community. The Poet Laureate represents the City of Albany and our commitment to the poetic arts through participation in community events, education, and readings.
The application due date is March 31, 2022.
If you are interested in applying, click the button below for more information.
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AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE - MARCH 1 |
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Date: Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Time: 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Location: Albany Community Center
Address: 1249 Marin Ave, Albany, CA
Did you know, donating one unit of blood can help save more than one life?
Knowing how important blood is to patients helps overcome the fear of needles that worries many people before donating. The actual process of donating blood only takes about 15 minutes and is almost painless. The entire process takes about 1 hour.
For more details and to schedule your appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: ALBANYCA
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VIRTUAL GARDEN TALK - MARCH 8 |
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Planting Herbs and Perennials for Pollinators
Tuesday, March 8, 2022 from 8 - 9 PM
Presenter: Rose Loveall, Morningsun Herb Farm
Free to Attend
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WEEKLY COVID-19 TESTING IN ALBANY |
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A weekly COVID-19 testing site has been deployed at the Albany Community Center at 1249 Marin Ave. Testing is held on Tuesdays from 9 AM-4 PM. The test is a self-administered shallow nasal PCR test and results are delivered directly 1-2 days upon receipt at Curative's labs. There is no out of pocket cost for the test and it is available for both insured and uninsured; insured must provide insurance information.
ATTENTION: Appointments are preferred to minimize wait times, and take precedence over walk-ins unless specified otherwise.
Visit cur.tv/albany or click the button below to schedule an appointment. |
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Every home in the U.S. is now eligible to order 4 free at-home, rapid COVID-19 tests. Getting tested, along with vaccinations and masking, help us reduce the chances of spreading COVID-19 and its variants.
There is now also a phone line for those who may have difficulty accessing the internet or need additional help ordering their tests: 1-800-232-0233 (Assistance in more than 150 languages).
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'SMARTER' Plan: California Introduces Next Phase of State's COVID-19 Response
The State of California's new SMARTER plan, which stands for Shots, Masks, Awareness, Readiness, Testing, Education, and Rx, emphasizes the key ways the State will manage and respond to COVID-19 for the foreseeable future. Click HERE to find out more information and to see how the State will measure success. |
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Find a vaccination clinic near you or call 1-510-208-4VAX (1-510-208-4829). Residents can drop by a location near them and don’t need an appointment at County-supported vaccinations Points of Dispensing (PODs) and most pop-ups. |
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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. Appointments are highly encouraged. All individuals, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear face coverings when indoors in public settings.
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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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