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Albany City Council packet - June 24, 2026

This guide translates the June 24, 2026 Albany City Council agenda packet into plain language: mapping city franchise changes, utility billing collections code revisions, procurement updates, and financial reports item by item.

127

Packet pages

Agenda, citizen appointments, draft minutes, OLCC renewals, resolutions, ordinances, and financial reports.

$1.12M

Biennial Budget Transfer

Resolution APT 261201 authorizes a net increase of $1,119,068 across multiple funds to balance operational budgets.

$3.01M

Supplemental Budget

SBA 261201 adjusts biennium expenditures by a net increase of $3,011,654 across several funds.

4

Ordinance updates

Major municipal code revisions covering cable franchise, utility billing, sewer collections, and procurement.

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  • Comcast Cable Franchise (AMC Chapter 3.26) undergoes a major update to align with modern regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Water & Sewer Billing (AMC Chapters 11.01 and 10.01) updates completely eliminate customer deposits and reduce the billing error look-back window from six to three years.
  • Procurement Code Modernization (AMC Chapter 2.66) aligns purchasing and informal quote thresholds with State of Oregon limits to streamline workflows.
  • The Q3 FY 2026 Financial Report highlights rising inflation pressures, notably showing fuel expenditures are 39% higher than last year.

Agenda guide

Every agenda item, in order

20 entries
Item 1Procedure

Call to order and pledge of allegiance

Council action

Open the meeting and lead the pledge of allegiance.

Plain-language read

This starts the formal session of the City Council meeting with the pledge of allegiance.

Why this matters

The ceremonial start defines when the public meeting is officially in session and recording begins.

Source trail

  • Agenda page 1
Item 2Procedure

Roll call

Council action

Record attendance of councilors and the Mayor.

Plain-language read

Staff records which elected officials are present for the meeting.

Why this matters

Roll call determines whether a quorum is present to conduct official city business and vote on actions.

Source trail

  • Agenda page 1
Item 3a1ProcedurePages 3-5Open page 3

Appointment of Jaci Eiquihua to the Public Library Board

Staff: Makenna Kackley

Council action

Ratify the Mayor and Council recommended appointment.

Plain-language read

Council is asked to ratify the reappointment of Jaci Eiquihua from Ward 3 to the Public Library Board for a four-year term expiring June 30, 2030.

Why this matters

Citizen Advisory Groups help guide city policies, and maintaining full boards ensures they can fulfill their respective missions.

Source trail

Open official page
  • Staff memo on page 3
  • Library board application on pages 4-5
Item 3b1ProcedurePages 6-11Open page 6

Approval of June 8, 2026 City Council meeting minutes

Council action

Approve the draft minutes of the June 8, 2026 council meeting.

Plain-language read

Council reviews and approves the official summary of the June 8 meeting.

Why this matters

These minutes record decisions on the 53rd Avenue land-use appeal, the structured firewall contract, a DLCD grant application, and the Simpson Timber IGA.

Source trail

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  • Draft June 8 minutes on pages 6-11
Item 3b2ProcedurePages 12-16Open page 12

Approval of June 10, 2026 City Council meeting minutes

Council action

Approve the draft minutes of the June 10, 2026 council meeting.

Plain-language read

Council reviews and approves the official summary of the June 10 meeting.

Why this matters

These minutes record the CDBG Action Plan adoption, candidate election code amendments (Ordinance 6080), pump station study award, Springhill Drive water service approval, and the Hill Street overlay contract.

Source trail

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  • Draft June 10 minutes on pages 12-16
Item 3c1ReportPages 17-20Open page 17

2026-2027 annual liquor license renewals

Staff: Rochelle James

Council action

Approve the list of local businesses for annual OLCC liquor license renewals.

Plain-language read

The city recommends OLCC approval for annual liquor license renewals of local businesses that have paid their required fees.

Why this matters

Fulfillment of these license renewals generates $1,050.00 in revenue for the city and allows local grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, and taverns to continue operations.

Source trail

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  • Staff memos on pages 17 and 19
  • List of renewal applicants on pages 17-18 and 19-20
Item 3d1ReportPages 21-25Open page 21

2025-2027 Biennial Appropriation Transfer Resolution

Staff: Jenn Ambuehl / Jeanna Yeager

Council action

Adopt a resolution transferring appropriations for the 2025-2027 biennium.

Plain-language read

The resolution transfers budget authority across various city funds to correct misallocated funds, adjust FTE splits, and cover higher public safety and court citation expenses.

Why this matters

Authorizes a net increase of $1,119,068 in appropriations for the 2025–2027 biennium to balance operational budgets under ORS 294.463.

Clerical discrepancy / policy alert

There is a minor $2,000 narrative typo in the staff memorandum (pages 21–22) stating the General Fund transfer to the Building Fund is $678,868, whereas the resolution table correctly specifies $676,868.

Source trail

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  • Staff memo on pages 21-22
  • Draft resolution on pages 23-25
Item 3eReportPages 26-27Open page 26

Receive 2026 Candidate Elections Calendar

Staff: Erik Glover

Council action

Receive the informational candidate elections calendar showing key filing deadlines.

Plain-language read

This item presents key deadlines for the 2026 candidate election, following the adoption of Ordinance 6080 on June 10, 2026.

Why this matters

The calendar details key dates, including the August 1 start date for filings, the August 18 incumbent filing deadline, and the November 3 Election Day.

Source trail

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  • Staff memo on page 26
  • 2026 Calendar for Candidates on page 26
Item 4aPresentationPages 28-43Open page 28

Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments (OCWCOG) & Community Services Consortium (CSC) Annual Reports

Staff: Ryan Vogt

Council action

Receive presentation and annual reports.

Plain-language read

Receive and file the annual reports from OCWCOG and CSC detailing regional services, public benefits, and local assistance programs.

Why this matters

These entities provide critical senior, disability, transportation, housing, utility assistance, and economic development services to Albany and the surrounding region.

Source trail

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  • Agenda listing on page 1
  • Annual report materials on pages 28-43
Item 5Public comment

Public comment

Council action

Receive general public comment on topics not listed on the agenda.

Plain-language read

A time for residents to speak on any civic issue that is not a formal public hearing or action item.

Why this matters

Public comments allow citizens to bring concerns, requests, and ideas directly into the city council's public record.

Source trail

  • Agenda page 1
  • Meeting instructions on page 2
Item 6aOrdinancePages 44-77Open page 44

Ordinance amending AMC Chapter 3.26 – Comcast Cable Franchise

Staff: Jeanna Yeager

Council action

Consider adopting an ordinance amending AMC Chapter 3.26 and approving the revised Comcast franchise.

Plain-language read

Updates Comcast's franchise terms to reflect modern regulations, including requiring prepaid mailers for returned equipment and online billing if a physical store is closed.

Why this matters

Aligns city franchise rules with current state and federal regulations while protecting the city's rights-of-way.

Clerical discrepancy / policy alert

The draft franchise text contains a physical address scrambling issue on pages 76–77 where the corporate Philadelphia headquarters address and the Beaverton regional office address are merged into a single, garbled notice address block ('...9605 SW Nimbus Avenue One Comcast Center, 35th Floor Beaverton, OR 97008 Philadelphia, PA 19103') instead of clean deletions.

Source trail

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  • Comcast memo on pages 44-45
  • Draft Comcast franchise ordinance on page 45
  • Exhibit A revised franchise provisions on page 45
Item 6bOrdinancePages 78-91Open page 78

Amendments to AMC Chapter 11.01 – Utility Billing, Collections, and Account Administration

Staff: Jeanna Yeager / Patty McInnes

Council action

Consider an ordinance and resolution amending Chapter 11.01 regarding utility collections, billings, shutoff procedures, and billing adjustments.

Plain-language read

Repeals utility deposits for all customers, limits back-billing and credits for billing errors to three years (down from six), and updates shutoff terminology.

Why this matters

Modernizes city water billing practices, removing barrier-to-entry deposits and protecting customers with a shorter billing correction limit.

Clerical discrepancy / policy alert

While the draft repeals utility deposits in AMC 11.01.040(2), it leaves a clerical overlap in AMC 11.01.080(1)(a) allowing water service discontinuance for nonpayment of a deposit.

Source trail

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  • Agenda listing on page 2
  • Code draft and resolution materials on pages 78-91
Item 6cOrdinancePages 92-95Open page 92

Amendments to AMC Chapter 10.01 – Sewer Utility Collections and Billing Adjustments

Staff: Jeanna Yeager / Patty McInnes

Council action

Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 10.01 regarding sewer utility billing adjustments and collections.

Plain-language read

Aligns sewer billing collection, adjustments, and back-billing policies with the updated Chapter 11.01 water billing code.

Why this matters

Ensures consistent rules across city sewer and water billing services.

Source trail

Open official page
  • Agenda listing on page 2
  • Ordinance text and code amendments on pages 92-95
Item 6dOrdinancePages 96-111Open page 96

Amendments to AMC Chapter 2.66 – Procurement

Staff: Jeanna Yeager / Diane Murzynski

Council action

Consider an ordinance and resolution amending Chapter 2.66 regarding city procurement policies.

Plain-language read

Renames the chapter to 'Contracts and Procurement,' aligning direct award and quote limits with state thresholds (small up to $25k, intermediate up to $250k).

Why this matters

Streamlines contract workflows, increases local purchasing efficiency, and defines signature and sole-source processes.

Clerical discrepancy / policy alert

There is a direct conflict in the draft intermediate procurement threshold (goods and services) between Section 2.66.020(1)(a)(ii) [$150,000] and Section 2.66.020(1)(A)(2) [$250,000]. There is also a structural overlap where Department Directors can execute contracts up to $1,000,000 (AMC 2.66.110) while Council approval is required for contracts over $500,000 (AMC 2.66.040) without explicitly detailing that execution is subject to council approval first.

Source trail

Open official page
  • Agenda listing on page 2
  • Ordinance, resolution, and code modifications on pages 96-111
Item 6eReportPages 112-115Open page 112

2025-2027 Supplemental Budget SBA 261201 Resolution

Staff: Jeanna Yeager / Jenn Ambuehl

Council action

Adopt a resolution approving the 2025-2027 supplemental budget adjustments.

Plain-language read

Adjusts biennium expenditures by a net increase of $3,011,654 to cover higher public safety personnel costs, mental health grant carry-overs, and reorganize GIS program funding.

Why this matters

Allows the over-hiring of upcoming Police retiree positions and redirects GIS program funding ($768,500) to the Public Works Central Services department.

Source trail

Open official page
  • Agenda listing on page 2
  • Supplemental budget resolution materials on pages 112-115
Item 7aReportPages 116-127Open page 116

Quarter 3 (Q3) Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Financial Report

Staff: Kayla Barber / Jeanna Yeager / Jenn Ambuehl

Council action

Receive the Q3 FY 2026 Financial Report.

Plain-language read

Informational report reviewing actual revenues (exceeding expectations for service charges) and expenditures (impacted by inflation and a 39% fuel price spike).

Why this matters

Tracks the city's financial condition, department spending balances, and its transition toward a laptop-first technology refresh.

Source trail

Open official page
  • Agenda listing on page 2
  • Q3 FY 2026 Financial Report memo and tables on pages 116-127
Item 8Report

Business from the council

Council action

Discuss council business raised by members.

Plain-language read

An open agenda slot where councilors can report on committees, address constituent issues, or request future agenda items.

Why this matters

Allows council members to direct staff attention or request information on local policies and issues.

Source trail

  • Agenda page 2
Item 9Report

City Manager reports

Council action

Receive reports from the City Manager.

Plain-language read

Informational updates from the City Manager on operations, administration, and ongoing projects.

Why this matters

Provides administrative updates to the council and the public on administrative actions and items.

Source trail

  • Agenda page 2
Item 10Procedure

Next meeting dates

Council action

Announce upcoming meetings.

Plain-language read

Upcoming meeting dates: Monday, July 06, 2026 (work session) and Wednesday, July 08, 2026 (regular council meeting).

Why this matters

Informs the public of upcoming opportunities to observe and participate in the city's public decision-making process.

Source trail

  • Agenda page 2
Item 11Procedure

Adjournment

Council action

Close the meeting.

Plain-language read

This formally ends the city council meeting.

Why this matters

Marks the official end of the public meeting record.

Source trail

  • Agenda page 2

Meeting basics

Body
Albany City Council
Date
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Time
6:00 p.m.
Location
Council Chambers, City Hall, 333 Broadalbin Street SW
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Public record notes

  • Written comments for public action items or hearings should be sent to cityrecorder@albanyoregon.gov in advance.
  • The City Council Chambers are accessible to people with disabilities. Accommodation requests should be submitted to cityrecorder@albanyoregon.gov at least 48 hours in advance.
  • Meetings are recorded, captured, and posted to the City website. Testimony provided at the meeting becomes part of the public record.

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Meeting basicsPages 1-2Agenda order, YouTube watch links, and disability accommodations info.
Library Board reappointmentPages 3-5Appointment memo and library board application form.Jump to itemJune meeting minutesPages 6-16Draft minutes for June 8 and June 10 city council meetings.Jump to itemOLCC liquor license renewalsPages 17-20Memos and lists of local businesses seeking annual renewals.Jump to itemAppropriation transfersPages 21-25Biennial appropriation transfers explanation and resolution.Jump to itemElections calendarPages 26-27Information showing filing window dates for local candidates.Jump to itemRegional reportsPages 28-43OCWCOG and CSC annual report materials.Jump to itemComcast franchise updatePages 44-77Comcast cable franchise ordinance and negotiating updates.Jump to itemUtility account changesPages 78-95Ordinance updates for AMC Chapter 11.01 (utility billing) and Chapter 10.01 (sewer collections).Jump to itemProcurement updatesPages 96-111Purchasing rules, bid limits, and signature threshold changes.Jump to itemSBA 261201 supplemental budgetPages 112-115Supplemental budget adjustments and resolution.Jump to itemQ3 FY 2026 financesPages 116-127Third-quarter financial report tables and memo.Jump to item

Terms used here

Consent agenda

A group of routine items council can approve together unless a councilor asks to pull an item for separate discussion.

Resolution

A formal council action that records approval, authorization, or policy direction without becoming a code ordinance.

Ordinance

A local law adopted by council. This packet includes ordinances amending the cable franchise, utility billing, sewer billing, and procurement chapters.

Franchise

A contract between the city and a private utility provider (such as Comcast) allowing them to construct and operate systems in the public right-of-way.

Appropriation transfer

Shifting authorized spending limits from one budget category or fund to another, allowed under Oregon budget law ORS 294.463.

Procurement

The formal process by which government agencies purchase goods, services, or public works construction.

Supplemental budget

An adjustment to the adopted budget to reflect changes in resources or expenditures that were not anticipated at the time of adoption.

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