UNITED AGAINST HATE WEEK - NOVEMBER 14-20 |
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United Against Hate Week (Nov. 14-20, 2021) is a call for local civic action by people in every Bay Area community to stop the hate and implicit biases that are a dangerous threat to the safety and civility of our neighborhoods, towns, and cities.
The City of Albany, the Albany Unified School District, the Albany YMCA, the Albany Library, and University of California at Berkeley’s University Village are providing opportunities to celebrate inclusivity and to take action against hate in our community.
Click the button below for more information on how to be involved.
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DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SAFETY TIPS FOR DRIVERS AND PEDESTRIANS
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When we "fell back" last week, we lost an hour of daylight at the end of the day. Please stay safe when traveling, whether by foot or on wheels.
Below are some nighttime travel safety tips:
- Drivers should be extra cautious on the roads. Look carefully for pedestrians and bicyclists. Obey all traffic laws, including speed limits, at all times.
- Pedestrians should make themselves visible to drivers and other pedestrians by wearing bright/light colored clothing and reflective materials.
- Carry a flashlight when walking at night.
- Choose to cross the street at well-lit intersections whenever possible.
- Always walk on sidewalks and stand clear of buses, hedges, parked cars, or other obstacles before crossing so drivers can see you.
- Assume drivers do not see you. While you should do whatever you can to increase your visibility, do not walk into a crosswalk assuming that the oncoming vehicle can see you. It’s best to wait to be sure the vehicle stops than to make a wrong assumption.
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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. |
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Residents of Albany are encouraged to apply for a vacancy 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.
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. The Committee assesses the current and ongoing business climate in the City and submits recommendations to the City Council intended to maintain a strong economic base 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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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ALBANY ELECTRICITY |
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TRANSITION TO 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY JANUARY 2022
East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) began serving residential, business, and municipal electricity customers throughout Albany in 2018. Customers were placed on EBCE’s Brilliant 100 service, which offered customers 100% carbon-free electricity at the same price as PG&E. The Brilliant 100 service will no longer be offered after 2021. In June 2021, the Albany City Council voted to set the default electricity option for Albany customers to EBCE’s Renewable 100 service starting in January 2022. Renewable 100 costs an additional 1 cent per kilowatt-hour above PG&E rates. That’s about $5 more per month for a typical Albany home and varies more widely for businesses based on the amount of power used.
EBCE also offers their Bright Choice service, which is priced 1% below PG&E rates and is approximately 5% more renewable energy than PG&E. Customers who prefer to power their home or business with Bright Choice are welcome to do so by visiting ebce.org/albany and clicking on “Choose Bright Choice,” or by calling 1-833-699-EBCE (3223). Take action by December 22 if you prefer to avoid automatic enrollment in Renewable 100. Customers who are on CARE, FERA, and Medical Baseline programs will default to Bright Choice service automatically but can still choose Renewable 100. Customers can change their EBCE service or return to PG&E service anytime.
To learn more about your electric service choices, click the buttons below.
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REMINDER: SERVICE REQUEST PORTAL |
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City of Albany’s Public Works department is hard at work doing maintenance, repair and improvement work around the City. However, we could use your help!
Have you seen any of the following around town?
- Graffiti on public property
- Illegal dumping
- Damaged playground or park equipment
- Street lighting that isn’t working
- Potholes
- Broken, loose, or missing storm drain grates
- Sanitary sewer overflows
- Damaged traffic signals or signs
- Downed tree limbs
Please report these issues using our handy Service Request Portal so that City staff can help keep our roads, parks, and business districts as clean and safe as possible.
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REMINDER: STREET & STORM DRAIN MAINTENANCE |
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Autumn is here! With Fall comes wet weather and falling leaves on our sidewalks, driveways, and streets.
It’s important to keep your storm drain clean and free of obstruction so that the City’s street sweeper can do a good job preventing seasonal flooding.
Cleanup Tips:
- Rake up leaves and put them in your green waste bin for disposal.
- Do NOT leave leaf piles in the street! It’s against the City code and can clog the street sweeper.
- Pick up larger trash and dispose in your waste bins – protect the SF Bay!
Please contact the Public Works department for information about available sand and sandbags at 1(510) 524-9543.
Thank you for doing your part to keep our City clean, safe, and free of flooding this season.
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ALTERNATIVES TO GAS-POWERED GARDEN EQUIPMENT |
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With the fall comes falling leaves. Although leaf blowers may be handy tools to clear fallen leaves, they produce many types of pollution: greenhouse gases, toxic chemicals, dust, and noise. Learn more about leaf blower alternatives such as rakes, electric leaf blowers, and mulch.
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ALAMEDA COUNTY REDISTRICTING HEARING - NOV. 16 |
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Alameda County is currently redrawing its Supervisorial districts. District 5, which includes Albany, will be having a public redistricting hearing on Tuesday, November 16th at 6pm to listen to community input on where the new boundaries for District 5 should be drawn.
This is your opportunity to share insight about what is important to your community, its shared interests, and its shared goals.
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PROTECT YOUR PIPES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON |
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You can help prevent backed up pipes this holiday season! When cooking oils and grease go down the drain, they can clog pipes and lead to sewage back-ups at your home, place of business, and in the City sewer system. This can even lead to sewage entering the San Francisco Bay when grease clogs the pipes and overflows the sewer system. Please keep our pipes and our Bay clean by properly disposing of cooking oil and grease. |
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Children 5-11 Years-Old Are Now Eligible for Safe, Effective COVID-19 Vaccine
The CDC recommended the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children, ages 5 to 11. Both the FDA and the CDC agree that this COVID-19 vaccine can be safely administered to children to prevent severe illness and death.
The Alameda County Public Health Department has provided additional information:
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.
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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