VOTING LOCATION AT ALBANY COMMUNITY CENTER |
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The Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave, will be an accessible voting location for Alameda County starting Saturday, June 4 through Monday, June 6, and on Tuesday, June 7, Election Day. Alameda County registered voters may drop off ballots or vote in-person on these dates. More information is available at www.acvote.org. Other Alameda County Vote Centers can be found HERE.
Albany Community Center Voting Hours:
Saturday, June 4 – Monday, June 6, 2022
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Tuesday, June 7, 2022 (Election Day)
7:00 AM-8:00 PM
An additional 4-Days Vote Center in Albany with same hours as above is located at Church on the Corner, 1319 Solano Ave.
A 24-Hour Drop Box for election ballots is also located right outside of the City Hall entrance on the parking lot side, 1000 San Pablo Ave. For a map of Alameda County Vote By Mail Drop Boxes, click HERE. |
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JUNE IS LGBTQIA PRIDE MONTH |
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On May 16, 2022, the City Council adopted a proclamation to recognize the month of June 2022 as LGBTQIA Pride month in the City of Albany, and the Pride Flag be flown June 1-30, 2022 in Albany. |
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Alameda County to Require Masking in Most Indoor Public Settings
Effective today, June 3, 2022, the Alameda County Health Department requires masking in most indoor public settings to limit the impact of increasing COVID-19 cases on hospitalizations. The Alameda County Health Officer continues to monitor COVID cases and hospitalizations to determine when this Order can be lifted safely. Alameda County will not require masking in K-12 school settings through the end of the 2021-22 school
year, but masking is still strongly recommended. Masks will be required in all other children and youth settings, including childcare, summer school, and youth programs, as practicable.
The Alameda County Public Health Department has provided additional information:
Weekly COVID-19 Testing in Albany - Tuesdays and Thursdays
Weekly COVID-19 testing is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 AM-4 PM in front of 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.
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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PROJECT UPDATE: SPRING SEWER REHABILITATION |
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The City of Albany is continuing work to improve sewers throughout the City. Additional locations have been added to the current project – please refer to the project map HERE for the added locations of work.
Construction activities include replacement and rehabilitation of existing sewer mains, lower laterals, manholes, and street and sidewalk restoration. Work is starting June 2022 and construction is anticipated to be completed in August 2022. Typical hours of work are Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
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POLICING COMMISSION ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS |
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Establishment of a Policing Commission is intended to further community participation and engagement regarding policing policy and procedure. The Commission may make policy recommendations to the City Council and receive all legally public complaints from the Albany Police Department to determine whether to recommend that such complaints be referred to an outside consultant for investigation consistent with California law.
As included in Resolution No. 2022-31, the Commission will consist of a total of seven members – one appointed by each City Council Member who shall be residents of the City of Albany, and two appointed by the Albany Unified School District Board of Education (BOE). Applicants recommended by the BOE need not be residents of the City of Albany.
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FRIENDSHIP CAMP SUMMER REGISTRATION |
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Join the City of Albany's amazing all-day summer camp for kids entering 1st-5th grade in fall 2022.
There is a new half-day camp option for kids entering TK to kindergarten in fall 2022.
Click the button below for additional camp information, including camp description, sample daily schedule, and FAQ.
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Albany Recreation & Community Services Department are offering fabulous summer camps for kids. Click the button below to browse the selection of classes, camps, and programs to register for.
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HEAT PUMP HVAC REBATE PROGRAM |
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The City of Albany is now offering rebates for heat pump HVAC systems.
Rebate Amounts:
- $1,500 for ducted systems
- $750 for ductless systems
- $1,000 for panel upgrades (w/ heat pump)
- Double for low-income households
Heat pumps are incredibly efficient and can run both heating and A/C. Plus, they use clean electricity derived from 100% wind and solar power! Another $2,000 in rebates is available through the BayREN and TECH programs. Click the button below to learn more.
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FREE INDOOR WASTE SORTING BINS |
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This week, the City of Albany provided free indoor waste sorting containers to 27 Albany businesses so that local business staff and customers can properly sort their landfill waste, food scraps and organic waste, and recyclables. With proper sorting containers and adequate collection service, businesses can increase waste diversion from landfills, protect the environment and combat climate change, and comply with state and local recycling and composting laws!
A second round of applications are now being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Click the button below to learn more and fill out an application today.
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CITY OF ALBANY LOCAL ROAD SAFETY PLAN |
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Your input is essential for the success of the City of Albany's Local Road Safety Plan. Provide us with your concerns regarding traffic and safety and help us plan for the future of transportation in our city! Visit www.AlbanySafeStreets.com to learn more! |
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Date: Tuesday, June 7, 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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ADVISORY BODY SPECIAL VACANCY NOTICES |
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Residents of Albany are encouraged to apply for vacancies on the following committees:
Charter Review Committee
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.
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee advises the City Council on matters related to promoting vital and inviting business areas and advancing economic development within the City.
Financial Advisory Committee
The Financial Advisory Committee advises the City Council on financial matters including but not limited to budgeting, audits, long-term financial planning, and financial sustainability.
Policing Commission (Seven Vacancies)
The Policing Commission is intended to further community participation and engagement regarding policing policy and procedure. The Commission may make policy recommendations to the City Council and receive all legally public complaints from the Albany Police Department to determine whether to recommend that such complaints be referred to an outside consultant for investigation consistent with California law.
Social & Economic Justice Commission (Two Vacancies)
The Social & Economic Justice Commission researches, analyzes, discusses and evaluates a broad range of data and opinions on social and environmental issues affecting the welfare of the residents of Albany as inhabitants of both a local and a global community, and make recommendations to the City Council on positions and/or actions to take to address these issues.
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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BOOK TALK WITH LOCAL AUTHOR |
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June 8, 2022 at 6 PM
Join the Albany Library for an online book talk with a local 3-time Award-Winning Author, Yang Huang. The conversation will focus her new book, My Good Son, a story about parents raising their son in Post Tiananmen China. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Albany Library and Alameda County Library.
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This information is provided by a local community organization and does not constitute an endorsement or approval by the City of Albany of any products, services or opinions of the organization. The City of Albany bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Contact the external site for answers to questions regarding its content. |
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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 virtual until further notice. Please see the City Calendar for all public meeting attendance and viewing options.
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