Albany City Council Meeting Summary: Actions Taken On Nov. 1

ALBANY, CA -- The following is a summary of actions taken by the City Council as part of its November 1, 2021 meetings:

Review of Advisory Body Work Plan - The Council reviewed the revised work plan submitted by the Social & Economic Justice Commission and approved the work plan as presented.
The Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-109, appropriating $900,000 in America Rescue Plan Act funds for a proposed Temporary COVID Public Assistance Program including a temporary COVID Community Engagement Specialist to facilitate the program and enhancing current existing city programs such as the brown bag program and program with BFHP (Berkeley Food & Housing Project).

Outdoor Dining: The Council directed staff to pursue process as proposed to allow business to apply for Encroachment Permit for long term outdoor dining and also the Encroachment Permit for the use of sidewalk space.

Request for Proposals - Community Satisfaction & Racial Equity Survey: The Council authorized the issuance of a Request for Proposals for services to prepare and implement a community satisfaction & racial equity survey.

The next regular City Council virtual meeting is scheduled for 7:00 PM Monday, Nov. 15, 2021.