1. Agenda Documents: 21 AGENDA 0104 (PDF).PDF 1.I. Agenda Documents: 21 AGENDA 0104 - CORRECTED 010421 (PDF).PDF 2. Active Calendar 2.I. Active Calendar Documents: ACTIVE CALENDAR JANUARY 4, 2021 (PDF).PDF 3. Supporting Legislation 3.I. Support Legislation Documents: JANUARY 4 2021 SUPPORT LEGISLATION (PDF).PDF 4. Minutes 4.I. Minutes Documents: 20 CAUCUS MINUTES 0104 (PDF).PDF 21 MINUTES 0104 (PDF).PDF 5. Majority Consent (MC) 6. Supporting Document 7. Public Comment AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL Monday, January 4, 2021 The Common Council meets the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. (note: when Monday falls on a legal holiday or day of special observance, the Council meeting is ordinarily moved to the following Thursday). This meeting will be held following Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.1. If executive order 202.1 expires before January 4, 2021, this will be an in-person meeting in City Hall, please check our website and Facebook for updates. It will be live-streamed on Facebook using Zoom as the meeting platform. If we experience any technical difficulties on Facebook, the video will be streamed to YouTube. For more information on how to be heard please visit our website. ORDER OF BUSINESS: Roll Call Welcome Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Public Hearings (1) – Ordinance 44.122.20 Public Comment Period (30 Minutes) Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting Consideration of Local Laws Communications from the Mayor, Department Heads and other City officials Consideration of Vetoes Presentation of Petitions and Communications Reports of Standing Committees Reports of Ad Hoc Committees Consideration of Ordinances Consideration of Resolutions Additional Public Comment (30 minutes) Miscellaneous or Unfinished Business Adjournment The Common Council of the City of Albany is using the Zoom© platform to provide the public access to participate in committee meetings, caucuses, and common council meetings. The Common Council, its agents, nor any of its staff are responsible for the performance of Zoom© or your ability to access the content. Please make sure you visit Zoom’s support to confirm that you have the appropriate system requirements at https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362003 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Second Class Cities Law § 101 a street will be discontinued in the city of Albany, New York. The Public Hearing will be held remotely via Zoom on Monday, January 4, 2021 beginning at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the following: ORDINANCE 44.122.20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CLOSING OF SCOTT STREET IN THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK This public hearing is being held pursuant to Governor Cuomo’s executive orders, Mayor Sheehan’s emergency orders and applicable county and state guidelines. Anyone wishing to be heard can submit written comments to cityclerk@albanyny.gov or if you wish to provide live comment, you must register using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k2AVqQ4GQDuIvkwxPNqhrA or with the City Clerk making sure you provide your name, contact number, and an email. Comments and/ or registration must be received before 8:00pm, December 31, 2020. Zoom is a digital platform that may require you to have certain capabilities, for more information please visit: https://support.zoom.us. Anyone wishing to be heard will have an opportunity to do so. Danielle S. Gillespie City Clerk 2 LOCAL LAWS HELD 1. Anane LOCAL LAW G - 2018 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW PART 39 ENTITLED“ CITY OF ALBANY COMMISSION ON MUNICIPAL INTERNET SERVICE ” AND PROVIDING FOR THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO RESEARCHING THE LOGISTICS AND FINANCING OF A CITY OWNED HIGH SPEED INTERNET SERVICE. AND REQUIRING THE COMMISSION TO MAKE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE MAYOR AND THE COMMON COUNCIL REGARDING THE CREATION OF SUCH INFRASTRUCTURE *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 2. Conti LOCAL LAW F - 2019 A LOCAL LAW REPEALING CHAPTER 54 (FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY AND ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 54 ENTITLED “ETHICS LAW OF THE CITY OF ALBANY” IN RELATION TO ETHICS AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE*Referred to Council Operations and Ethics 3. Johnson, Anane, Balarin, Frederick, Hoey, Kimbrough, Johnson, Love, O’Brien & Robinson with the support of Council President Ellis LOCAL LAW I – 2020 As Amended A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE I (CREATION; CHIEF) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF PART I OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO USE OF POLICE VIDEO CAMERAS 4. Conti, Anane, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, Kimbrough, Balarin, Johnson, Love, O’Brien & Robinson with the support of Council President Ellis LOCAL LAW J - 2020 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE XLIV (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF PART 33 (COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF PART I OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE OPERATION OF THE CPRB *Referred to Public Safety 3 5. Love LOCAL LAW L - 2020 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN REGARD TO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS OF COMMON COUNCIL MEMBERS *Referred to Council Operations and Ethics 6. Conti, Fahey & Doesschate LOCAL LAW M - 2020 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 4 (HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION) OF ARTICLE XII (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO APPOINTMENTS TO THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION AND THE JURISDICTION OF SUCH BODY TO REVIEW EMERGENCY ACTIONS WITHIN HISTORIC RESOURCES OVERLAY DISTRICTS AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR A REPORT ON EMERGENCY DEMOLITION AND STABILIZATION PROCEDURES *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 4 ORDINANCES INTRODUCED 1.11.21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VIII (RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING SYSTEM) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ESTABLISHING ZONE BOUNDARIES AND STREETS DESIGNATED AS PERMIT ONLY WITHIN SUCH ZONES 5 ORDINANCES HELD 1. Anane Ordinance Number 34.101.18 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY” IN RELATION TO SPECIAL EVENT PARKING *Referred to Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement 2. Conti Ordinance Number 42.112.18 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (CITY OF ALBANY UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO NEW CONSTRUCTION IN R-T TOWNHOUSE DISTRICTS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 3. Conti & Anane Ordinance Number 2.12.19 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II (TRAFFIC REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO MARKINGS FOR FIRE HYDRANTS *Referred to Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement 4. Flynn Ordinance Number 12.62.19 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III (TOW-TRUCK OWNERS AND OPERATORS) OF CHAPTER 353 (VEHICLES FOR HIRE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE MAXIMUM TOWING CHARGE PERMITTED *Referred to Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement 5. Fahey Ordinance Number 16.81.19 (MC) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375-3 (USE REGULATIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) IN ORDER TO CLARIFY THE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 6. Fahey Ordinance Number 1.21.20 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 303 (SIDEWALK AND OUTDOOR CAFES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 6 7. Kimbrough Ordinance Number 11.61.20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (CITY OF ALBANY UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PARKING LOTS IN MU-CU ZONE DISTRICTS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 8. Anane Ordinance Number 13.72.20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 345 (TREES AND VEGETATION) OF PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY REGARDING PLANTING TREES IN THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to General Service, Health and Environment 9. Frederick Ordinance Number 15.81.20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (GENERAL LEGISLATION) BY ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 325 TITLED SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY *Referred to Public Safety 10. O’Brien Ordinance Number 20.92.20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF 1057 WASHINGTON AVENUE AND 1061 WASHINGTON AVENUE FROM “MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER” (MU-NC) TO RESIDENTIAL “TWO-FAMILY” (R-2) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY*Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 11. Conti, Fahey and Doesschate Ordinance Number 21.92.20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IX (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION REGULATION) AND ARTICLE XIA (VACANT BUILDING REGISTRY) OR PART 2 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) OF CHAPTER 133 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EMERGENCY BUILDING ACTIONS IN HISTORIC DISTRICTS*Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 12. Conti Ordinance Number 43.112.20 (MC) AN ORDINANCE AMENDNING ARTICLE XLVI (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF PART 35 (BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CONFORMING THE SIZE OF THE SIZE OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS WITH THE NYS GENERAL CITY LAW) *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 7 13. Frederick Ordinance Number 44.122.20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CLOSING OF SCOTT STREET IN THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation 14. Frederick Ordinance Number 45.122.20 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SCOTT STREET IN THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK TO SOUTH END DEVELOPMENT, LLC *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation 14. Planning Ordinance Number 46.122.20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY RENUMBERING SUCH CHAPTER *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 8 RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED 1.11.21R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL TO AUTHORIZE A COMMISSION TO STUDY CHANGES TO THE FLAG OF THE CITY OF ALBANY 2.11.21R RESOLUTION CALLING ON THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE TO ENACT LEGISLATION THAT WOULD ALLOW ABSENTEE BALLOTS TO BE COUNTED EARLIER 3.11.21R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW SECTION 1111-a IN THE CITY OF ALBANY TO PROVIDE FOR AND FACILITATE ACCELERATED TAX FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING VACANT AND ABANDONED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES 4.11.21R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RE-APPOINTING FRANCIS A. COSGROVE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW 9 RESOLUTIONS HELD 1. Anane Resolution Number 46.62.18R (MC) A RESOLUTION OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF ALBANY WAIVING FEES AGAINST THE NEW YORK STATE POOR PEOPLE’S CAMPAIGN *Referred to Public Safety 2. Anane Resolution Number 25.52.19R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF WALKABILITY THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND CALLING ON THE ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT’S TRAFFIC SAFETY DIVISION TO ADOPT A POLICY ENSURING THAT PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS ARE AUTOMATICALLY INCLUDED WHENEVER TRAFFIC SIGNALS ARE CHANGED, UPGRADED OR INSTALLED” *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 3. Love Resolution Number 42.62.19R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING THE NEED FOR A GREATER EMPHASIS ON SENIOR SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF ALBANY 4. Kimbrough Resolution Number 4.12.20R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CALLING ON THE GOVERNOR AND THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE TO NOT MAKE DRASTIC CUTS TO MEDICAID 5. Fahey Resolution Number 6.21.20R RESOLUTION TO PROMOTE EQUITY IN PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AND MOBILITY BY IMPROVING SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL FROM CITY SIDEWALKS, STREET CROSSINGS AND BUS STOPS *Referred to General Services. Health and Environment 6. Anane Resolution Number 7.21.20R RESOLUTION DECLARING A CLIMATE EMERGENCY AND CALLING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY MOBILIZATION TO RESTORE A SAFE CLIMATE *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 7. Conti Resolution Number 23.41.20R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ENACTING A HOME RULE MESSAGE TO THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE REQUESTING THE ENACTMENT OF SENATE BILL NO. 7606 AND ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 9114 ENTITLED: “AN ACT TO 10 AMEND THE VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, IN RELATION TO THE RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF ALBANY; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 454 OF THE LAWS OF 2010 AMENDING THE VEHILCE AND TRAFFIC LAW RELATING TO AUTHORIZING A PILOT RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF ALBANY, IN RELATION TO MAKING SUCH PROVISIONS PERMANENT 8. Anane Resolution Number 95.102.20R RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF ALBANY MAKING ELECTION DAY A PAID HOLIDAY *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation 9. Kimbrough with the Support of President Ellis Resolution Number 102.111.20R A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF EDWIN H. SPERBER AND NAMING A PORTION OF ERIE BOULEVARD AS “EDWIN H. SPERBER WAY”” *Referred to Council Operations and Ethics 11 AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL Monday, January 4, 2021 The Common Council meets the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. (note: when Monday falls on a legal holiday or day of special observance, the Council meeting is ordinarily moved to the following Thursday). This meeting will be held following Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.1. If executive order 202.1 expires before January 4, 2021, this will be an in-person meeting in City Hall, please check our website and Facebook for updates. It will be live-streamed on Facebook using Zoom as the meeting platform. If we experience any technical difficulties on Facebook, the video will be streamed to YouTube. For more information on how to be heard please visit our website. ORDER OF BUSINESS: Roll Call Welcome Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Public Hearings (1) – Ordinance 44.122.20 Public Comment Period (30 Minutes) Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting Consideration of Local Laws Communications from the Mayor, Department Heads and other City officials Consideration of Vetoes Presentation of Petitions and Communications Reports of Standing Committees Reports of Ad Hoc Committees Consideration of Ordinances Consideration of Resolutions Additional Public Comment (30 minutes) Miscellaneous or Unfinished Business Adjournment The Common Council of the City of Albany is using the Zoom© platform to provide the public access to participate in committee meetings, caucuses, and common council meetings. The Common Council, its agents, nor any of its staff are responsible for the performance of Zoom© or your ability to access the content. Please make sure you visit Zoom’s support to confirm that you have the appropriate system requirements at https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362003 1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Second Class Cities Law § 101 a street will be discontinued in the city of Albany, New York. The Public Hearing will be held remotely via Zoom on Monday, January 4, 2021 beginning at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the following: ORDINANCE 44.122.20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CLOSING OF SCOTT STREET IN THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK This public hearing is being held pursuant to Governor Cuomo’s executive orders, Mayor Sheehan’s emergency orders and applicable county and state guidelines. Anyone wishing to be heard can submit written comments to cityclerk@albanyny.gov or if you wish to provide live comment, you must register using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k2AVqQ4GQDuIvkwxPNqhrA or with the City Clerk making sure you provide your name, contact number, and an email. Comments and/ or registration must be received before 8:00pm, December 31, 2020. Zoom is a digital platform that may require you to have certain capabilities, for more information please visit: https://support.zoom.us. Anyone wishing to be heard will have an opportunity to do so. Danielle S. Gillespie City Clerk 2 LOCAL LAWS HELD 1. Anane LOCAL LAW G - 2018 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW PART 39 ENTITLED“ CITY OF ALBANY COMMISSION ON MUNICIPAL INTERNET SERVICE ” AND PROVIDING FOR THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO RESEARCHING THE LOGISTICS AND FINANCING OF A CITY OWNED HIGH SPEED INTERNET SERVICE. AND REQUIRING THE COMMISSION TO MAKE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE MAYOR AND THE COMMON COUNCIL REGARDING THE CREATION OF SUCH INFRASTRUCTURE *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 2. Conti LOCAL LAW F - 2019 A LOCAL LAW REPEALING CHAPTER 54 (FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY AND ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 54 ENTITLED “ETHICS LAW OF THE CITY OF ALBANY” IN RELATION TO ETHICS AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE*Referred to Council Operations and Ethics 3. Johnson, Anane, Balarin, Frederick, Hoey, Kimbrough, Johnson, Love, O’Brien & Robinson with the support of Council President Ellis LOCAL LAW I – 2020 As Amended A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE I (CREATION; CHIEF) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF PART I OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO USE OF POLICE VIDEO CAMERAS 4. Conti, Anane, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, Kimbrough, Balarin, Johnson, Love, O’Brien & Robinson with the support of Council President Ellis LOCAL LAW J - 2020 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE XLIV (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF PART 33 (COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF PART I OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE OPERATION OF THE CPRB *Referred to Public Safety 3 5. Love LOCAL LAW L - 2020 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN REGARD TO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS OF COMMON COUNCIL MEMBERS *Referred to Council Operations and Ethics 6. Conti, Fahey & Doesschate LOCAL LAW M - 2020 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 4 (HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION) OF ARTICLE XII (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO APPOINTMENTS TO THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION AND THE JURISDICTION OF SUCH BODY TO REVIEW EMERGENCY ACTIONS WITHIN HISTORIC RESOURCES OVERLAY DISTRICTS AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR A REPORT ON EMERGENCY DEMOLITION AND STABILIZATION PROCEDURES *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 4 ORDINANCES INTRODUCED 1.11.21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VIII (RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING SYSTEM) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ESTABLISHING ZONE BOUNDARIES AND STREETS DESIGNATED AS PERMIT ONLY WITHIN SUCH ZONES 5 ORDINANCES HELD 1. Anane Ordinance Number 34.101.18 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY” IN RELATION TO SPECIAL EVENT PARKING *Referred to Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement 2. Conti Ordinance Number 42.112.18 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (CITY OF ALBANY UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO NEW CONSTRUCTION IN R-T TOWNHOUSE DISTRICTS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 3. Conti & Anane Ordinance Number 2.12.19 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II (TRAFFIC REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO MARKINGS FOR FIRE HYDRANTS *Referred to Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement 4. Flynn Ordinance Number 12.62.19 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III (TOW-TRUCK OWNERS AND OPERATORS) OF CHAPTER 353 (VEHICLES FOR HIRE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE MAXIMUM TOWING CHARGE PERMITTED *Referred to Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement 5. Fahey Ordinance Number 16.81.19 (MC) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375-3 (USE REGULATIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) IN ORDER TO CLARIFY THE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 6. Fahey Ordinance Number 1.21.20 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 303 (SIDEWALK AND OUTDOOR CAFES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 6 7. Kimbrough Ordinance Number 11.61.20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (CITY OF ALBANY UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PARKING LOTS IN MU-CU ZONE DISTRICTS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 8. Anane Ordinance Number 13.72.20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 345 (TREES AND VEGETATION) OF PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY REGARDING PLANTING TREES IN THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to General Service, Health and Environment 9. Frederick Ordinance Number 15.81.20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (GENERAL LEGISLATION) BY ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 325 TITLED SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY *Referred to Public Safety 10. O’Brien Ordinance Number 20.92.20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF 1057 WASHINGTON AVENUE AND 1061 WASHINGTON AVENUE FROM “MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER” (MU-NC) TO RESIDENTIAL “TWO-FAMILY” (R-2) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY*Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 11. Conti, Fahey and Doesschate Ordinance Number 21.92.20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IX (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION REGULATION) AND ARTICLE XIA (VACANT BUILDING REGISTRY) OR PART 2 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) OF CHAPTER 133 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EMERGENCY BUILDING ACTIONS IN HISTORIC DISTRICTS*Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 12. Conti Ordinance Number 43.112.20 (MC) AN ORDINANCE AMENDNING ARTICLE XLVI (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF PART 35 (BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CONFORMING THE SIZE OF THE SIZE OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS WITH THE NYS GENERAL CITY LAW) *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 7 13. Frederick Ordinance Number 44.122.20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CLOSING OF SCOTT STREET IN THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation 14. Frederick Ordinance Number 45.122.20 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SCOTT STREET IN THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK TO SOUTH END DEVELOPMENT, LLC *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation 14. Planning Ordinance Number 46.122.20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY RENUMBERING SUCH CHAPTER *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 8 RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED 1.11.21R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL TO AUTHORIZE A COMMISSION TO STUDY CHANGES TO THE FLAG OF THE CITY OF ALBANY 2.11.21R RESOLUTION CALLING ON THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE TO ENACT LEGISLATION THAT WOULD ALLOW ABSENTEE BALLOTS TO BE COUNTED EARLIER 3.11.21R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW SECTION 1111-a IN THE CITY OF ALBANY TO PROVIDE FOR AND FACILITATE ACCELERATED TAX FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING VACANT AND ABANDONED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES 4.11.21R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RE-APPOINTING FRANCIS A. COSGROVE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW 9 RESOLUTIONS HELD 1. Anane Resolution Number 46.62.18R (MC) A RESOLUTION OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF ALBANY WAIVING FEES AGAINST THE NEW YORK STATE POOR PEOPLE’S CAMPAIGN *Referred to Public Safety 2. Anane Resolution Number 25.52.19R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF WALKABILITY THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND CALLING ON THE ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT’S TRAFFIC SAFETY DIVISION TO ADOPT A POLICY ENSURING THAT PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS ARE AUTOMATICALLY INCLUDED WHENEVER TRAFFIC SIGNALS ARE CHANGED, UPGRADED OR INSTALLED” *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 3. Love Resolution Number 42.62.19R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING THE NEED FOR A GREATER EMPHASIS ON SENIOR SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF ALBANY 4. Kimbrough Resolution Number 4.12.20R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CALLING ON THE GOVERNOR AND THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE TO NOT MAKE DRASTIC CUTS TO MEDICAID 5. Fahey Resolution Number 6.21.20R RESOLUTION TO PROMOTE EQUITY IN PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AND MOBILITY BY IMPROVING SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL FROM CITY SIDEWALKS, STREET CROSSINGS AND BUS STOPS *Referred to General Services. Health and Environment 6. Anane Resolution Number 7.21.20R RESOLUTION DECLARING A CLIMATE EMERGENCY AND CALLING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY MOBILIZATION TO RESTORE A SAFE CLIMATE *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 7. Conti Resolution Number 23.41.20R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ENACTING A HOME RULE MESSAGE TO THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE REQUESTING THE ENACTMENT OF SENATE BILL NO. 7606 AND ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 9114 ENTITLED: “AN ACT TO 10 AMEND THE VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, IN RELATION TO THE RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF ALBANY; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 454 OF THE LAWS OF 2010 AMENDING THE VEHILCE AND TRAFFIC LAW RELATING TO AUTHORIZING A PILOT RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF ALBANY, IN RELATION TO MAKING SUCH PROVISIONS PERMANENT 8. Anane Resolution Number 95.102.20R RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF ALBANY MAKING ELECTION DAY A PAID HOLIDAY *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation 9. Kimbrough with the Support of President Ellis Resolution Number 102.111.20R A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF EDWIN H. SPERBER AND NAMING A PORTION OF ERIE BOULEVARD AS “EDWIN H. SPERBER WAY”” *Referred to General Service, Health and Environment 11 Page 1 of 1 Albany Common Council Active Calendar Meeting of Monday, January 4, 2021 (NOTE: The Active Calendar is meant to indicate items which are anticipated to come up for action at the indicated Common Council meeting. Items on a committee agenda prior to the indicated Council meeting are included subject to committee action and recommendation. New items on the agenda for introduction, but which will not be acted upon on the evening of introduction is not included on the Active Calendar. This Calendar does not preclude the addition of items for action by Majority Consent of the Council. Items added by Majority Consent are those which were not available for the agenda within the required deadline but which cannot wait for the subsequent Council meeting for introduction and/or action.) Section Number Agenda Sponsor Subject Number Local Laws Held (a) Local Law G of 1 Anane A Local Law Amending Chapter 42 2018 (Departments And Commissions) Of The Code Of The City Of Albany By Adding A New Part 39 Entitled“ City Of Albany Commission On Municipal Internet Service ” And Providing For The Responsibilities Of The Commission With Respect To Researching The Logistics And Financing Of A City Owned High Speed Internet Service. And Requiring The Commission To Make Findings And Recommendations To The Mayor And The Common Council Regarding The Creation Of Such Infrastructure Local Laws Held Local Law I of 4 Johnson, A Local Law Amending Article I 2020 –As Anane, (Creation; Chief) Of Part 1 Balarin, Amended Frederick, (Department Of Police) Of Chapter 42 Hoey, (Departments And Commissions) Of Kimbrough, Part I Of The Code Of The City Of Johnson, Albany In Relation To Use Of Police Love, O’Brien Video Cameras & Robinson with the support of Council President Ellis Resolutions Introduced (a) 1.11.21R Anane Resolution Of The Common Council To Authorize A Commission To Study Changes To The Flag Of The City Of Albany Resolutions Introduced (a) 2.11.21R Love Resolution Calling On The New York State Legislature To Enact Legislation That Would Allow Absentee Ballots To Be Counted Earlier Resolutions Introduced (a) 4.11.21R Finance Resolution Of The Common Council Re-Appointing Francis A. Cosgrove As A Member Of The Board Of Assessment Review (a) Pending discussion on December 30, 2020 5:30PM Albany Common Council Caucus (12/2/2020) COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY SUPPORT LEGISLATION JANUARY 4, 2021 ORDINANCES 1.11.21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VIII (RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING SYSTEM) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ESTABLISHING ZONE BOUNDARIES AND STREETS DESIGNATED AS PERMIT ONLY WITHIN SUCH ZONES RESOLUTIONS 1.11.21R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL TO AUTHORIZE A COMMISSION TO STUDY CHANGES TO THE FLAG OF THE CITY OF ALBANY 2.11.21R RESOLUTION CALLING ON THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE TO ENACT LEGISLATION THAT WOULD ALLOW ABSENTEE BALLOTS TO BE COUNTED EARLIER 3.11.21R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW SECTION 1111-a IN THE CITY OF ALBANY TO PROVIDE FOR AND FACILITATE ACCELERATED TAX FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING VACANT AND ABANDONED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES 4.11.21R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RE-APPOINTING FRANCIS A. COSGROVE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW Council Member Conti introduced the following: ORDINANCE NUMBER 1.11.21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VIII (RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING SYSTEM) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ESTABLISHING ZONE BOUNDARIES AND STREETS DESIGNATED AS PERMIT ONLY WITHIN SUCH ZONES The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Subsection B of section 359-74 of the Code of the City of Albany is amended to read as follows: B. [The Common Council shall define, and from time to time may amend, zone boundaries authorized under this section, and streets designated as permit only within such zones, by resolution duly adopted. Such resolution shall include the effective date and implementation date of permit requirements within the respective zones]. (1)(a) Zone A shall commence beginning at a point in the centerline of Robin Street where it is intersected by the centerline of Morris Street; running thence northerly along the centerline of Robin Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Madison Avenue; thence northerly through a portion of Washington Park to the point of intersection with the centerline of the southerly end of Englewood Place; thence northerly along the centerline of Englewood Place to the point of intersection with the centerline of State Street; thence northerly along the centerline of Robin Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Washington Avenue; thence easterly along the centerline of Washington Avenue to the point of intersection with the centerline of South Swan Street; thence southerly along the centerline of South Swan Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Madison Avenue; thence easterly along the centerline of Madison Avenue to the point of intersection with the centerline of Museum Road; thence southerly along the centerline of Museum Road to the point of intersection with the centerline of Park Avenue; thence westerly along the centerline of Park Avenue to the point of intersection with the centerline of Delaware Avenue; thence northerly along the centerline of Delaware Avenue to the point of intersection with the centerline of Myrtle Avenue; thence westerly along the centerline of Myrtle Avenue to the point of intersection with the centerline of New Scotland Avenue; thence northerly along the centerline of New Scotland Avenue to the point of intersection with the centerline of Morris Street; thence westerly along the centerline of Morris Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Robin Street, the point and place of beginning. (b) Not more than 2,070 on street parking spaces shall be designated and allocated as permit parking only in accordance with this chapter on the following residential streets: Willett St Madison Ave to Hudson Ave Willett St Hudson Ave to Lancaster St Willett St Lancaster St to State St Sprague Pl Western Ave to State St Henry Johnson Spring St to State St Knox St Madison Ave to Dana Ave Knox St Dana Ave to Morris St Knox St Morris St to Myrtle Ave Lark St Dana Ave to Morris St Lark St Morris St to Myrtle Ave Dove St Spring St to State St Dove St State St to Chestnut St Dove St Chestnut to Lancaster St Dove St Lancaster St to Jay St Dove St Jay St to Hudson Ave Dove St Hudson Ave to Hamilton St Dove St Hamilton St to Madison Ave Dove St Madison Ave to Jefferson St Dove St Jefferson St to Elm St Dove St Elm St to Irving St Dove St Irving St to Myrtle Ave S. Swan St Myrtle Ave to Irving St S. Swan St Irving St to Elm St S. Swan St Elm St to Jefferson St S. Swan St Jefferson St to Madison Ave State St Englewood Pl to Sprague Pl State St Sprague Pl to Henry Johnson State St Henry Johnson to Willett State St Willett to Lark State St Lark St to Dove St State St Dove St to S. Swan St Spring St Lark St to Henry Johnson Chestnut St Lark St to Dove St Chestnut St Dove St to S. Swan St Lancaster St Willett St to Lark St Lancaster St Lark St to Dove St Lancaster St Dove St to S. Swan St Jay St Lark St to Dove St Jay St Dove St to S. Swan St Hudson Ave S. Swan St to Dove St Hudson Ave Dove St to Lark St Hudson Ave Lark St to Willett St Hamilton St Lark St to Dove St Hamilton St Dove St to S. Swan St Madison Ave New Scotland Ave to Knox St Madison Ave Knox to Willett Madison Ave Lark to Dove Madison Ave Dove to S. Swan Jefferson St S. Swan St to Dove St Jefferson St Dove St to Delaware Elm St S. Swan St to Dove St Elm St Dove St to Delaware Irving St Dove St to S. Swan St Dana Ave New Scotland Ave to Knox St Dana Ave Knox St to Lark St Dana Ave Lark St to Delaware Ave Morris St Delaware to Lark Morris St Lark St to Knox St Morris St Knox St to New Scotland Ave Myrtle Ave New Scotland Ave to Knox St Myrtle Ave Knox St to Lark St Myrtle Ave Lark St to Delaware Ave Myrtle Ave Dove St to S. Swan St Myrtle Ave S. Swan St to Park Ave Park Ave S. Swan St to Dove St Park Ave Dove St to Delaware Ave (2)(a) Zone B shall commence beginning at a point in the centerline Eagle Street where it is intersected by the centerline Warren Street; running thence northerly along the centerline of Eagle Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Madison Place; thence easterly along the centerline of Madison Place to the point of intersection with the centerline of Philip Street; thence northerly along the centerline of Philip Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Hamilton Street; thence easterly along the centerline of Hamilton Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Grand Street; thence southerly along the centerline of Grand Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Madison Avenue; thence easterly along the centerline of Madison Avenue to the point of intersection with the centerline of Green Street; thence easterly along the centerline of Green Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of South Ferry Street; thence westerly along the centerline of South Ferry Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of South Pearl Street; thence southerly along the centerline of South Pearl Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Arch Street; thence westerly along the centerline of Arch Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Warren Street; thence westerly along the centerline of Warren Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Eagle Street, the point and place of beginning. (b) Not more than 525 on street parking spaces shall be designated and allocated as permit parking only in accordance with this Chapter on the following residential streets: Philip St Madison Ave to Elm St Philip St Elm St to Wilbur St Philip St Wilbur St to Bleecker Pl Philip St Bleecker Pl to Myrtle Ave Philip St Myrtle Ave to Park Ave Philip St Park Ave to Warren St Grand St Park Ave to Myrtle Ave Grand St Myrtle to Wilbur Grand St Wilbur to Elm Grand St Elm to Madison Green St Westerlo St to Herkimer St Green St Herkimer to Madison Madison Pl Eagle St to Philip St Eagle St Madison Ave to Madison Pl Eagle St Madison Ave to Elm St Eagle St Elm St to Bleecker Pl Eagle St Bleecker Pl to Myrtle Ave Eagle St Myrtle Ave to Park Ave Elm St Eagle St to Philip St Elm St Philip St to Grand St Wilbur St Philip St to Grand St Bleecker Pl Philip St to Eagle St Myrtle Ave Grand St to Philip St Myrtle Ave Philip St to Eagle St Park Ave Eagle St to Philip St Herkimer St S. Pearl St to Green St Westerlo St Green St to S. Pearl St Westerlo St S. Pearl St to Trinity Pl Ash Grove Pl Trinity to Grand Trinity Pl Ash Grove Pl to Madison Ave (3)(a) Zone C shall commence beginning at point where the centerline of North Hawk Street where it is intersected by the centerline of Clinton Avenue; running thence northerly along the centerline of North Hawk Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of First Street; thence easterly along the centerline of First Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Saint Joseph’s Terrace; thence northerly along the centerline of Saint Joseph’s Terrace to the point of intersection with the centerline of Second Street; thence northerly along the centerline of Hall Place to the point of intersection with the centerline of Ten Broeck Place; thence easterly along the centerline of Ten Broeck Place to the point of the intersection with the centerline of Ten Broeck Street; thence northerly along the centerline of Ten Broeck Street to the point of the intersection with the centerline of Livingston Avenue; thence easterly along the centerline of Livingston Avenue to the point of the intersection with the centerline of North Pearl Street; thence southerly along the centerline of North Pearl Street to the point of the intersection with the centerline of Wilson Street; thence westerly along the centerline of Wilson Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of the point of intersection of Ten Broeck Street; thence southerly along the centerline of Ten Broeck Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Clinton Avenue; thence westerly along the centerline of Clinton Avenue to the point of intersection with the centerline of North Hawk Street, the point and place of beginning. Zone C shall additionally include the residential addresses at 174 and 176 North Pearl Street. (b) Not more than 155 on street parking spaces shall be designated and allocated as permit parking only in accordance this Chapter on the following residential streets: N. Pearl St Livingston Ave to Wilson St Ten Broeck St Clinton to Livingston Ave Hall Pl Ten Broeck Pl to Second St St. Joseph Terr Second St to First St Second St Ten Broeck St to Hall Pl First St S t Joseph to Ten Broeck St (4) A property located on the outer-side of a centerline zone boundary shall be deemed within a zone. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 23RD DAY OF DECEMBER, 2020 ______________________________ Corporation Counsel To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Council Member Conti Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: December 22, 2020 SPONSOR: Council Member Conti ORDINANCE 1.11.21 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VIII (RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING SYSTEM) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ESTABLISHING ZONE BOUNDARIES AND STREETS DESIGNATED AS PERMIT ONLY WITHIN SUCH ZONES PURPOSE: To codify permit parking zone boundaries and permit streets as previously adopted by the Common Council by Resolutions 37.62.12R and 73.91.13R. SUMMARY: Section 1 amends subsection B of section 359-74 of the Code of the City of Albany by adding to such section the permit parking zone boundaries and permit only street designations as previously adopted by the Common Council by Resolutions 37.62.12R and 73.91.13R as appended hereto. Section 2 provides for an immediate effective date. JUSTIFICATION: The previous permit parking zone boundaries and street designations were adopted by the Common Council through resolutions. Placing the text of those resolutions in City Code creates a more easily accessible base to work from and one which is more readily accessible to the public vs. resolutions. FISCAL IMPACT: None. EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediate. Monday, June 18, 2012 – Albany Common Council Meeting Minutes Excerpt Council Member Calsolaro on behalf of Council Member Conti offered RESOLUTION NUMBER 37.62.12R, moved to amend and as amended, asked for passage and a roll call thereon: RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ADOPTING PERMIT PARKING ZONE BOUNDARIES AND STREET DESIGNATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE VIII OF CHAPTER 359 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY WHEREAS, Article VIII of Chapter 359 of the Code of the City of Albany, as added by Ordinance 46.72.11, provides for establishment of a permit parking system within three zones; and WHEREAS, section 359-74 of Chapter 359 defines such zones as: Zone A: those neighborhoods generally west of the Empire State Plaza and consisting of designated streets within the neighborhoods identified as Center Square, Hudson/Park, Park South and Washington Park; Zone B: those neighborhoods generally east of the Empire State Plaza and south of State Street and consisting of designated streets within the neighborhoods identified as Mansion and Pastures; Zone C: those neighborhoods generally east of the Empire State plaza and north of State Street and consisting of designated streets within the neighborhoods identified as Ten Broeck Triangle; Which zones the Common Council shall more clearly define, and from time to time may amend, along with streets designated as permit only within such zones, by resolution duly adopted; and WHEREAS, the number of spaces designated as permit parking only are limited to 2,750 to be allocated among Zones A, B and C. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the boundaries of Zone A shall be as follows: Zone A shall commence beginning at a point in the centerline of Robin Street where it is intersected bythe centerline of Morris Street; running thence northerly along the centerline of Robin Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Madison Avenue; thence northerly through a portion of Washington Park to the point of intersection with the centerline of the southerly end of Englewood Place; thence northerly along the centerline of Englewood Place to the point of intersection with the centerline of State Street; thence northerly along the centerline of Robin Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Washington Avenue; thence easterly along the centerline of Washington Avenue to the point of intersection with the centerline of South Swan Street; thence southerly along the centerline of South Swan Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Madison Avenue; thence easterly along the centerline of Madison Avenue to the point of intersection with the centerline of Museum Road; thence southerly along the centerline of Museum Road to the point of intersection with the centerline of Park Avenue; thence westerly along the centerline of Park Avenue to the point of intersection with the centerline of Delaware Avenue; thence northerly along the centerline of Delaware Avenue to the point of intersection with the centerline of Myrtle Avenue; thence westerly along the centerline of Myrtle Avenue to the point of intersection with the centerline of New Scotland Avenue; thence northerly along the centerline of New Scotland Avenue to the point of intersection with the centerline of Morris Street; thence westerly along the centerline of Morris Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Robin Street, the point and place of beginning. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that not more than 2,070 on street parking spaces shall be designated and allocated as permit parking only in accordance with Article VIII of Chapter 359 of the Code of the City of Albany on the following residential streets: Willett St Madison Ave to Hudson Ave Willett St Hudson Ave to Lancaster St Willett St Lancaster St to State St Sprague Pl Western Ave to State St Henry Johnson Spring St to State St Knox St Madison Ave to Dana Ave Knox St Dana Ave to Morris St Knox St Morris St to Myrtle Ave Lark St Dana Ave to Morris St Lark St Morris St to Myrtle Ave Dove St Spring St to State St Dove St State St to Chestnut St Dove St Chestnut to Lancaster St Dove St Lancaster St to Jay St Dove St Jay St to Hudson Ave Dove St Hudson Ave to Hamilton St Dove St Hamilton St to Madison Ave Dove St Madison Ave to Jefferson St Dove St Jefferson St to Elm St Dove St Elm St to Irving St Dove St Irving St to Myrtle Ave S. Swan St Myrtle Ave to Irving St S. Swan St Irving St to Elm St S. Swan St Elm St to Jefferson St S. Swan St Jefferson St to Madison Ave State St Englewood Pl to Sprague Pl State St Sprague Pl to Henry Johnson State St Henry Johnson to Willett State St Willett to Lark State St Lark St to Dove St State St Dove St to S. Swan St Spring St Lark St to Henry Johnson Chestnut St Lark St to Dove St Chestnut St Dove St to S. Swan St Lancaster St Willett St to Lark St Lancaster St Lark St to Dove St Lancaster St Dove St to S. Swan St Jay St Lark St to Dove St Jay St Dove St to S. Swan St Hudson Ave S. Swan St to Dove St Hudson Ave Dove St to Lark St Hudson Ave Lark St to Willett St Hamilton St Lark St to Dove St Hamilton St Dove St to S. Swan St Madison Ave New Scotland Ave to Knox St Madison Ave Knox to Willett Madison Ave Lark to Dove Madison Ave Dove to S. Swan Jefferson St S. Swan St to Dove St Jefferson St Dove St to Delaware Elm St S. Swan St to Dove St Elm St Dove St to Delaware Irving St Dove St to S. Swan St Dana Ave New Scotland Ave to Knox St Dana Ave Knox St to Lark St Dana Ave Lark St to Delaware Ave Morris St Delaware to Lark Morris St Lark St to Knox St Morris St Knox St to New Scotland Ave Myrtle Ave New Scotland Ave to Knox St Myrtle Ave Knox St to Lark St Myrtle Ave Lark St to Delaware Ave Myrtle Ave Dove St to S. Swan St Myrtle Ave S. Swan St to Park Ave Park Ave S. Swan St to Dove St Park Ave Dove St to Delaware Ave BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the boundaries of Zone B shall be as follows: Zone B shall commence beginning at a point in the centerline Eagle Street where it is intersected by the centerline Warren Street; running thence northerly along the centerline of Eagle Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Madison Place; thence easterly along the centerline of Madison Place to the point of intersection with the centerline of Philip Street; thence northerly along the centerline of Philip Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Hamilton Street; thence easterly along the centerline of Hamilton Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Grand Street; thence southerly along the centerline of Grand Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Madison Avenue; thence easterly along the centerline of Madison Avenue to the point of intersection with the centerline of Green Street; thence easterly along the centerline of Green Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of South Ferry Street; thence westerly along the centerline of South Ferry Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of South Pearl Street; thence southerly along the centerline of South Pearl Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Arch Street; thence westerly along the centerline of Arch Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Warren Street; thence westerly along the centerline of Warren Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Eagle Street, the point and place of beginning. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that not more than 525 on street parking spaces shall be designated and allocated as permit parking only in accordance with Article VIII of Chapter 359 of the Code of the City of Albany on the following residential streets: Philip St Madison Ave to Elm St Philip St Elm St to Wilbur St Philip St Wilbur St to Bleecker Pl Philip St Bleecker Pl to Myrtle Ave Philip St Myrtle Ave to Park Ave Philip St Park Ave to Warren St Grand St Park Ave to Myrtle Ave Grand St Myrtle to Wilbur Grand St Wilbur to Elm Grand St Elm to Madison Green St Westerlo St to Herkimer St Green St Herkimer to Madison Madison Pl Eagle St to Philip St Eagle St Madison Ave to Madison Pl Eagle St Madison Ave to Elm St Eagle St Elm St to Bleecker Pl Eagle St Bleecker Pl to Myrtle Ave Eagle St Myrtle Ave to Park Ave Elm St Eagle St to Philip St Elm St Philip St to Grand St Wilbur St Philip St to Grand St Bleecker Pl Philip St to Eagle St Myrtle Ave Grand St to Philip St Myrtle Ave Philip St to Eagle St Park Ave Eagle St to Philip St Herkimer St S. Pearl St to Green St Westerlo St Green St to S. Pearl St Westerlo St S. Pearl St to Trinity Pl Ash Grove Pl Trinity to Grand Trinity Pl Ash Grove Pl to Madison Ave BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the boundaries of Zone C shall be as follows: Zone C shall commence beginning at point where the centerline of North Hawk Street where it is intersected by the centerline of Clinton Avenue; running thence northerly along the centerline of North Hawk Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of First Street; thence easterly along the centerline of First Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Saint Joseph’s Terrace; thence northerly along the centerline of Saint Joseph’s Terrace to the point of intersection with the centerline of Second Street; thence northerly along the centerline of Hall Place to the point of intersection with the centerline of Ten Broeck Place; thence easterly along the centerline of Ten Broeck Place to the point of the intersection with the centerline of Ten Broeck Street; thence northerly along the centerline of Ten Broeck Street to the point of the intersection with the centerline of Livingston Avenue; thence easterly along the centerline of Livingston Avenue to the point of the intersection with the centerline of North Pearl Street; thence southerly along the centerline of North Pearl Street to the point of the intersection with the centerline of Wilson Street; thence westerly along the centerline of Wilson Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of the point of intersection of Ten Broeck Street; thence southerly along the centerline of Ten Broeck Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Clinton Avenue; thence westerly along the centerline of Clinton Avenue to the point of intersection with the centerline of North Hawk Street, the point and place of beginning. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that not more than 155 on street parking spaces shall be designated and allocated as permit parking only in accordance with Article VIII of Chapter 359 of the Code of the City of Albany on the following residential streets: N. Pearl St Livingston Ave to Wilson St Ten Broeck St Clinton to Livingston Ave Hall Pl Ten Broeck Pl to Second St St. Joseph Terr Second St to First St Second St Ten Broeck St to Hall Pl First St St Joseph to Ten Broeck St BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a property located on the outer-side of a centerline zone boundary shall be deemed within a zone. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately and the implementation date for permit requirements within Zones A, B and C shall be October 1, 2012 unless prior to such date an alternate date is recommended by the City Clerk. The resolution passed by the majority vote of the following Council Members: Affirmative – Bailey, Calsolaro, Commisso, Fahey, Freeman, Golby, Herring, Igoe, Konev, O’Brien, Rosenzweig, Sano, and Smith Affirmative 13 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Tuesday, September 3, 2013 – Albany Common Council Meeting Minutes Excerpt Council Member Bailey offered RESOLUTION NUMBER 73.91.13R (MC), asked for passage and a roll call vote thereon: RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AMENDING RESOLUTION 37.62.12RENTITLED: “RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ADOPTING PERMIT PARKING ZONE BOUNDARIES AND STREET DESIGNATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE VIII OF CHAPTER 359 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY”, AS ADOPTED ON JUNE 18, 2012 BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution 37.62.12R as adopted by the Common Council on June 18, 2012 is hereby amended as follows: Zone C shall commence beginning at point where the centerline of North Hawk Street where it is intersected by the centerline of Clinton Avenue; running thence northerly along the centerline of North Hawk Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of First Street; thence easterly along the centerline of First Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Saint Joseph’s Terrace; thence northerly along the centerline of Saint Joseph’s Terrace to the point of intersection with the centerline of Second Street; thence northerly along the centerline of Hall Place to the point of intersection with the centerline of Ten Broeck Place; thence easterly along the centerline of Ten Broeck Place to the point of the intersection with the centerline of Ten Broeck Street; thence northerly along the centerline of Ten Broeck Street to the point of the intersection with the centerline of Livingston Avenue; thence easterly along the centerline of Livingston Avenue to the point of the intersection with the centerline of North Pearl Street; thence southerly along the centerline of North Pearl Street to the point of the intersection with the centerline of Wilson Street; thence westerly along the centerline of Wilson Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of the point of intersection of Ten Broeck Street; thence southerly along the centerline of Ten Broeck Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Clinton Avenue; thence westerly along the centerline of Clinton Avenue to the point of intersection with the centerline of North Hawk Street, the point and place of beginning. Zone C shall additionally include the residential addresses at 174 and 176 North Pearl Street. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. The resolution passed by unanimous voice of the following Council Members: Affirmative – Bailey, Calsolaro, Commisso, Conti, Fahey, Freeman, Golby, Herring, Igoe, Jenkins, Cox, Konev, O’Brien, Sano and Smith Affirmative 14 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Anane introduced the following: RESOLUTION NUMBER 1.11.21R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL TO AUTHORIZE A COMMISSION TO STUDY CHANGES TO THE FLAG OF CITY OF ALBANY WHEREAS, the current flag of Albany has remained unchanged for the last 111 years; and WHEREAS, the current flag of Albany is based on the Prince's Flag of the Netherlands, which has been co-opted by white supremacist groups and shares similarities to the flag of apartheid-era South Africa; and WHEREAS, many residents have noted the inherent hypocrisy of being a city that celebrates diversity while displaying a flag that seemingly harkens back to a time in our city's history where white supremacy was an acceptable norm; and WHEREAS, it has been noted by critics that the current flag does not fully adhere to the principles of good flag design which, according to the North American Vexillological Association, calls for a flag to use no more than three basic colors, contain no lettering or seals, be distinctive from other flags, and be so simple that a child could draw it from memory; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Albany Common Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to create a commission to be made up of representatives selected by the Mayor's office, representatives selected by the Common Council, and qualified experts to propose and/or review designs for a new flag of the City of Albany which incorporates the basic principles of good flag design and reflects the present values of the City of Albany. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: John-Raphael Pichardo, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: December 16, 2020 SPONSOR Council Member Anane RESOLUTION NUMBER 1.11.21.R TITLE RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL TO AUTHORIZE A COMMISSION TO STUDY CHANGES TO THE FLAG OF CITY OF ALBANY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To authorize a commission to study changes to the flag of the City of Albany NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Many residents have noted the inherent hypocrisy of being a city that celebrates diversity while displaying a flag that seemingly harkens back to a time in our city's history where white supremacy was an acceptable norm. This legislation would start the process of changing the flag. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Love introduced the following: RESOLUTION NUMBER 2.11.21R RESOLUTION CALLING ON THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE TO ENACT LEGISLATION THAT WOULD ALLOW ABSENTEE BALLOTS TO BE COUNTED EARLIER WHEREAS, New York officials made it easier to apply for and receive an absentee ballot, creating, essentially, an end to excuses to get one, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic; and WHEREAS, more than two million ballots were requested this year. As a result, the outcome of elections for Congress and the State Legislature were far from definitive nearly a week after Election Day – given that absentee ballots could change the final outcome; and WHEREAS, we have to address the fact that now, with absentee voting being over 25% of the vote, we are in a new world and have to update how we count mail-in ballots; and WHEREAS, six weeks after the June primary, two congressional races remained undecided and vast numbers of ballots had yet to be counted; and WHEREAS, New Yorkers are entitled to know the results of elections expeditiously, regardless of how many absentee ballots are utilized. This is especially true during a state emergency; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of Albany hereby calls upon the New York State Legislature to enact legislation that would allow absentee ballots be counted earlier. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: John-Raphael Pichardo, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: December 22, 2020 SPONSOR Council Member Love RESOLUTION NUMBER 2.11.20R TITLE RESOLUTION CALLING ON THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE TO ENACT LEGISLATION THAT WOULD ALLOW ABSENTEE BALLOTS TO BE COUNTED EARLIER GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Calling on the legislature to enact legislation that would allow absentee ballots be counted earlier. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Farrell on behalf of the Committee on Finance, Taxation and Assessment introduced the following: RESOLUTION NUMBER 3.11.21R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW SECTION 1111-a IN THE CITY OF ALBANY TO PROVIDE FOR AND FACILITATE ACCELERATED TAX FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING VACANT AND ABANDONED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES WHEREAS, Section 1111-a of the Real Property Tax Law provides that, except in cities with a population of one million or more, the enforcing officer of a local municipality or his or her agent may determine that residential real property located therein may be subject to a redemption period of one year, only if the enforcing officer or his or her agents makes an affidavit to that effect and the property has been placed on a local municipal roll, or registry or list of vacant and abandoned property maintained by the taxing municipality; and WHEREAS, Section 1122 of the Real Property Tax Law provides that a Tax District may have a separate roll, registry, or list for residential property identified by a local municipality pursuant to Section 1111-a of the Real Property Tax Law as being vacant and abandoned; and WHEREAS, Section 1110 of the Real Property Tax Law provides that a Tax District may reduce the redemption period for residential vacant and abandoned property located within a local municipality to one year provided the property has been placed an a vacant and abandoned roll, registry, or list prior to the date on which real property taxes became delinquent in the local municipality pursuant to Section 1111-a of the Real Property Tax Law; and WHEREAS, the County of Albany has authorized implementation by the Albany County Tax District of the provisions of Sections 1110(2) and 1122(2) of the Real Property Tax Law with respect to residential vacant and abandoned property located within local municipalities in the Albany County Tax District that have authorized implementation of Section 1111-a of the Real Property Tax Law; and WHEREAS, the County of Albany has required that local municipalities within the Tax District which have authorized the implementation of Section 1111-a of the Real Property Tax Law therein at the time of the submission to the Albany County Tax District of said municipality’s roll of property determined by its enforcing officer to be vacant and abandoned, as a prerequisite to the acceptance of said roll by the Albany County Tix District, shall therewith include an affidavit of the enforcing officer attesting that the municipality has authorized the implementation of Section 1111-a of the Real Property Tax Law, that the roll, registry, or list submitted to the Albany County Tax District is in conformity with Section 1111-a of the Real Property Tax Law, and attesting that that the time limitation on making an application to the Supreme Count for CPLR Article 78 review pursuant to Section 1111-a(5) of the Real Property Tax Law as to the properties listed on the separate roll for properties determined by said municipality to be vacant and abandoned submitted to the Albany County Tax District has expired and that there is no such review application pending as to any of the properties listed therein; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the implementation of Section 1111-a of the Real Property Tax Law is hereby authorized in the City of Albany; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall be effective immediately. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Robert Magee, Deputy Corporation Counsel John-Raphael Pichardo, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: December 22, 2020 SPONSOR Council Member Farrell on behalf of the Committee of Finance, Taxation, and Assessment RESOLUTION NUMBER 3.11.21R TITLE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 1111-a IN THE CITY OF ALBANY TO PROVIDE FOR AND FACILITATE ACCELERATED TAX FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING VACANT AND ABANDONED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The resolution authorizes us to implement Real Property Tax Law 1111-a, which allows the county to expedite tax foreclosures of vacant residential properties. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None Identified. Council Member Farrell on behalf of the Committee on Finance, Taxation, and Assessment introduced the following: RESOLUTION NUMBER 4.11.21R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RE-APPOINTING FRANCIS A. COSGROVE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW RESOLVED, that Francis A. Cosgrove is hereby appointed as a member of the Board of Assessment Review for a term of office ending September 30, 2025; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: John-Raphael Pichardo, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: December 23, 2020 SPONSOR Council Member Farrell on behalf of the Committee on Finance, Taxation, and Assessment RESOLUTION NUMBER 4.11.21R TITLE RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RE-APPOINTING FRANCIS A. COSGROVE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Reappointing Francis Cosgrove to the Board of Assessment Review to a 5 year term. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. MINUTES OF EARLY CAUCUS MONDAY, January 4, 2021 The Common Council was convened at 6:30 p.m. and was called to order by President Pro Tem Kimbrough. This meeting was held following Governor Cuomo’s executive order 202.1. It live streamed on Facebook using Zoom as the meeting platform. Members Present: Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien, Robinson and President Ellis. Staff Present: Danielle Gillespie, John-Raphael Pichardo, Brett Williams, and Michele Andre. Tonight’s agenda was discussed. There being no further business, the President Pro Tem made a motion to adjourn, which was duly made, seconded, and passed. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, January 4, 2021 The Common Council was convened at 7:03p.m and was called to order by President Ellis. This meeting was held following Governor Cuomo’s executive order 202.1 and it live streamed on Facebook using Zoom as the meeting platform. If we experience any technical difficulties on Facebook, the video will be streamed to YouTube. The roll being called, the following answered to their names: Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien, Robinson and President Ellis. Also present was the following staff: Danielle Gillespie, John-Raphael Pichardo, Brett Williams, and Michele Andre. Council President Ellis led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC HEARINGS The Clerk read the title of the ordinance for the public hearing: ORDINANCE 44.122.20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CLOSING OF SCOTT STREET IN THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK There being no members of the public wishing to speak, President Ellis declared the public hearing on Ordinance 44.122.20 close. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD 1) Adam Aleksic, Esq., 79 Brookline Ave, Albany, NY (Resolution 1.11.20R) 2) Stephen Cavanaugh, 103 Columbia Street #2, Albany, NY 12210 (Parking Permit for Columbia Street) There being no further speakers, the President declared the Public Comment Period closed. Approval of Minutes President Pro Tem Kimbrough made a motion to approve the minutes of December 21, 2020 meeting of the Council, which was duly seconded, and APPROVED by unanimous voice vote. CONSIDERATION OF LOCAL LAWS: Council Member Johnson noticed Local Law I – 2020 As Amended (A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE I (CREATION; CHIEF) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF PART I OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO USE OF POLICE VIDEO CAMERAS) as follows, asked passage and a roll call vote thereon: * Council Member Johnson spoke on the Local Law prior to passage Local Law I - 2020 As Amended was co-sponsored by Council Members Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien and Robinson There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the motion was ADOPTED: The motion passed by the following vote of all Council Members present voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien and Robinson Affirmative 14 Negative 0 Abstain 0 President Pro Tem Kimbrough held the remaining Local Laws on the pending agenda. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES: General Service, Health and Environment: Council Member O’Brien reported that the committee will meet on January 27, 2021 (following Caucus) to review Resolution 6.21.20R that promotes improvements in the law regarding snow and ice removal from sidewalks, street crossings, and bus stops and ensure equity and parity for residents whose primary mode of travel is walking and/or accessing public transportation with those residents who drive vehicles. The Council will discuss snow emergency operations with Department of General Service (DGS) at the 5:30PM Caucus – Work Session prior to the committee meeting. Planning, Economic Development: Council member Fahey reported that the committee will meet on January 7, 2021 to review Local Law M and Ordinance 21.92.20. The committee will also meet on January 11, 2021 at 5:30PM to review Ordinance 20.92.20 and on January 19, 2021 at 5:30PM to review Ordinance 46.122.20. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES Council Member Conti noticed Ordinance 1.11.21 as follows, which was held for further consideration: ORDINANCE NUMBER 1.11.21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VIII (RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING SYSTEM) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ESTABLISHING ZONE BOUNDARIES AND STREETS DESIGNATED AS PERMIT ONLY WITHIN SUCH ZONES The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Subsection B of section 359-74 of the Code of the City of Albany is amended to read as follows: B. [The Common Council shall define, and from time to time may amend, zone boundaries authorized under this section, and streets designated as permit only within such zones, by resolution duly adopted. Such resolution shall include the effective date and implementation date of permit requirements within the respective zones]. (1)(a) Zone A shall commence beginning at a point in the centerline of Robin Street where it is intersected by the centerline of Morris Street; running thence northerly along the centerline of Robin Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Madison Avenue; thence northerly through a portion of Washington Park to the point of intersection with the centerline of the southerly end of Englewood Place; thence northerly along the centerline of Englewood Place to the point of intersection with the centerline of State Street; thence northerly along the centerline of Robin Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Washington Avenue; thence easterly along the centerline of Washington Avenue to the point of intersection with the centerline of South Swan Street; thence southerly along the centerline of South Swan Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Madison Avenue; thence easterly along the centerline of Madison Avenue to the point of intersection with the centerline of Museum Road; thence southerly along the centerline of Museum Road to the point of intersection with the centerline of Park Avenue; thence westerly along the centerline of Park Avenue to the point of intersection with the centerline of Delaware Avenue; thence northerly along the centerline of Delaware Avenue to the point of intersection with the centerline of Myrtle Avenue; thence westerly along the centerline of Myrtle Avenue to the point of intersection with the centerline of New Scotland Avenue; thence northerly along the centerline of New Scotland Avenue to the point of intersection with the centerline of Morris Street; thence westerly along the centerline of Morris Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Robin Street, the point and place of beginning. (b) Not more than 2,070 on street parking spaces shall be designated and allocated as permit parking only in accordance with this chapter on the following residential streets: Willett St Madison Ave to Hudson Ave Willett St Hudson Ave to Lancaster St Willett St Lancaster St to State St Sprague Pl Western Ave to State St Henry Johnson Spring St to State St Knox St Madison Ave to Dana Ave Knox St Dana Ave to Morris St Knox St Morris St to Myrtle Ave Lark St Dana Ave to Morris St Lark St Morris St to Myrtle Ave Dove St Spring St to State St Dove St State St to Chestnut St Dove St Chestnut to Lancaster St Dove St Lancaster St to Jay St Dove St Jay St to Hudson Ave Dove St Hudson Ave to Hamilton St Dove St Hamilton St to Madison Ave Dove St Madison Ave to Jefferson St Dove St Jefferson St to Elm St Dove St Elm St to Irving St Dove St Irving St to Myrtle Ave S. Swan St Myrtle Ave to Irving St S. Swan St Irving St to Elm St S. Swan St Elm St to Jefferson St S. Swan St Jefferson St to Madison Ave State St Englewood Pl to Sprague Pl State St Sprague Pl to Henry Johnson State St Henry Johnson to Willett State St Willett to Lark State St Lark St to Dove St State St Dove St to S. Swan St Spring St Lark St to Henry Johnson Chestnut St Lark St to Dove St Chestnut St Dove St to S. Swan St Lancaster St Willett St to Lark St Lancaster St Lark St to Dove St Lancaster St Dove St to S. Swan St Jay St Lark St to Dove St Jay St Dove St to S. Swan St Hudson Ave S. Swan St to Dove St Hudson Ave Dove St to Lark St Hudson Ave Lark St to Willett St Hamilton St Lark St to Dove St Hamilton St Dove St to S. Swan St Madison Ave New Scotland Ave to Knox St Madison Ave Knox to Willett Madison Ave Lark to Dove Madison Ave Dove to S. Swan Jefferson St S. Swan St to Dove St Jefferson St Dove St to Delaware Elm St S. Swan St to Dove St Elm St Dove St to Delaware Irving St Dove St to S. Swan St Dana Ave New Scotland Ave to Knox St Dana Ave Knox St to Lark St Dana Ave Lark St to Delaware Ave Morris St Delaware to Lark Morris St Lark St to Knox St Morris St Knox St to New Scotland Ave Myrtle Ave New Scotland Ave to Knox St Myrtle Ave Knox St to Lark St Myrtle Ave Lark St to Delaware Ave Myrtle Ave Dove St to S. Swan St Myrtle Ave S. Swan St to Park Ave Park Ave S. Swan St to Dove St Park Ave Dove St to Delaware Ave (2)(a) Zone B shall commence beginning at a point in the centerline Eagle Street where it is intersected by the centerline Warren Street; running thence northerly along the centerline of Eagle Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Madison Place; thence easterly along the centerline of Madison Place to the point of intersection with the centerline of Philip Street; thence northerly along the centerline of Philip Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Hamilton Street; thence easterly along the centerline of Hamilton Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Grand Street; thence southerly along the centerline of Grand Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Madison Avenue; thence easterly along the centerline of Madison Avenue to the point of intersection with the centerline of Green Street; thence easterly along the centerline of Green Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of South Ferry Street; thence westerly along the centerline of South Ferry Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of South Pearl Street; thence southerly along the centerline of South Pearl Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Arch Street; thence westerly along the centerline of Arch Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Warren Street; thence westerly along the centerline of Warren Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Eagle Street, the point and place of beginning. (b) Not more than 525 on street parking spaces shall be designated and allocated as permit parking only in accordance with this Chapter on the following residential streets: Philip St Madison Ave to Elm St Philip St Elm St to Wilbur St Philip St Wilbur St to Bleecker Pl Philip St Bleecker Pl to Myrtle Ave Philip St Myrtle Ave to Park Ave Philip St Park Ave to Warren St Grand St Park Ave to Myrtle Ave Grand St Myrtle to Wilbur Grand St Wilbur to Elm Grand St Elm to Madison Green St Westerlo St to Herkimer St Green St Herkimer to Madison Madison Pl Eagle St to Philip St Eagle St Madison Ave to Madison Pl Eagle St Madison Ave to Elm St Eagle St Elm St to Bleecker Pl Eagle St Bleecker Pl to Myrtle Ave Eagle St Myrtle Ave to Park Ave Elm St Eagle St to Philip St Elm St Philip St to Grand St Wilbur St Philip St to Grand St Bleecker Pl Philip St to Eagle St Myrtle Ave Grand St to Philip St Myrtle Ave Philip St to Eagle St Park Ave Eagle St to Philip St Herkimer St S. Pearl St to Green St Westerlo St Green St to S. Pearl St Westerlo St S. Pearl St to Trinity Pl Ash Grove Pl Trinity to Grand Trinity Pl Ash Grove Pl to Madison Ave (3)(a) Zone C shall commence beginning at point where the centerline of North Hawk Street where it is intersected by the centerline of Clinton Avenue; running thence northerly along the centerline of North Hawk Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of First Street; thence easterly along the centerline of First Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Saint Joseph’s Terrace; thence northerly along the centerline of Saint Joseph’s Terrace to the point of intersection with the centerline of Second Street; thence northerly along the centerline of Hall Place to the point of intersection with the centerline of Ten Broeck Place; thence easterly along the centerline of Ten Broeck Place to the point of the intersection with the centerline of Ten Broeck Street; thence northerly along the centerline of Ten Broeck Street to the point of the intersection with the centerline of Livingston Avenue; thence easterly along the centerline of Livingston Avenue to the point of the intersection with the centerline of North Pearl Street; thence southerly along the centerline of North Pearl Street to the point of the intersection with the centerline of Wilson Street; thence westerly along the centerline of Wilson Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of the point of intersection of Ten Broeck Street; thence southerly along the centerline of Ten Broeck Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Clinton Avenue; thence westerly along the centerline of Clinton Avenue to the point of intersection with the centerline of North Hawk Street, the point and place of beginning. Zone C shall additionally include the residential addresses at 174 and 176 North Pearl Street. (b) Not more than 155 on street parking spaces shall be designated and allocated as permit parking only in accordance this Chapter on the following residential streets: N. Pearl St Livingston Ave to Wilson St Ten Broeck St Clinton to Livingston Ave Hall Pl Ten Broeck Pl to Second St St. Joseph Terr Second St to First St Second St Ten Broeck St to Hall Pl First St S t Joseph to Ten Broeck St (4) A property located on the outer-side of a centerline zone boundary shall be deemed within a zone. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. Monday, June 18, 2012 – Albany Common Council Meeting Minutes Excerpt Council Member Calsolaro on behalf of Council Member Conti offered RESOLUTION NUMBER 37.62.12R, moved to amend and as amended, asked for passage and a roll call thereon: RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ADOPTING PERMIT PARKING ZONE BOUNDARIES AND STREET DESIGNATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE VIII OF CHAPTER 359 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY WHEREAS, Article VIII of Chapter 359 of the Code of the City of Albany, as added by Ordinance 46.72.11, provides for establishment of a permit parking system within three zones; and WHEREAS, section 359-74 of Chapter 359 defines such zones as: Zone A: those neighborhoods generally west of the Empire State Plaza and consisting of designated streets within the neighborhoods identified as Center Square, Hudson/Park, Park South and Washington Park; Zone B: those neighborhoods generally east of the Empire State Plaza and south of State Street and consisting of designated streets within the neighborhoods identified as Mansion and Pastures; Zone C: those neighborhoods generally east of the Empire State plaza and north of State Street and consisting of designated streets within the neighborhoods identified as Ten Broeck Triangle; Which zones the Common Council shall more clearly define, and from time to time may amend, along with streets designated as permit only within such zones, by resolution duly adopted; and WHEREAS, the number of spaces designated as permit parking only are limited to 2,750 to be allocated among Zones A, B and C. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the boundaries of Zone A shall be as follows: Zone A shall commence beginning at a point in the centerline of Robin Street where it is intersected bythe centerline of Morris Street; running thence northerly along the centerline of Robin Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Madison Avenue; thence northerly through a portion of Washington Park to the point of intersection with the centerline of the southerly end of Englewood Place; thence northerly along the centerline of Englewood Place to the point of intersection with the centerline of State Street; thence northerly along the centerline of Robin Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Washington Avenue; thence easterly along the centerline of Washington Avenue to the point of intersection with the centerline of South Swan Street; thence southerly along the centerline of South Swan Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Madison Avenue; thence easterly along the centerline of Madison Avenue to the point of intersection with the centerline of Museum Road; thence southerly along the centerline of Museum Road to the point of intersection with the centerline of Park Avenue; thence westerly along the centerline of Park Avenue to the point of intersection with the centerline of Delaware Avenue; thence northerly along the centerline of Delaware Avenue to the point of intersection with the centerline of Myrtle Avenue; thence westerly along the centerline of Myrtle Avenue to the point of intersection with the centerline of New Scotland Avenue; thence northerly along the centerline of New Scotland Avenue to the point of intersection with the centerline of Morris Street; thence westerly along the centerline of Morris Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Robin Street, the point and place of beginning. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that not more than 2,070 on street parking spaces shall be designated and allocated as permit parking only in accordance with Article VIII of Chapter 359 of the Code of the City of Albany on the following residential streets: Willett St Madison Ave to Hudson Ave Willett St Hudson Ave to Lancaster St Willett St Lancaster St to State St Sprague Pl Western Ave to State St Henry Johnson Spring St to State St Knox St Madison Ave to Dana Ave Knox St Dana Ave to Morris St Knox St Morris St to Myrtle Ave Lark St Dana Ave to Morris St Lark St Morris St to Myrtle Ave Dove St Spring St to State St Dove St State St to Chestnut St Dove St Chestnut to Lancaster St Dove St Lancaster St to Jay St Dove St Jay St to Hudson Ave Dove St Hudson Ave to Hamilton St Dove St Hamilton St to Madison Ave Dove St Madison Ave to Jefferson St Dove St Jefferson St to Elm St Dove St Elm St to Irving St Dove St Irving St to Myrtle Ave S. Swan St Myrtle Ave to Irving St S. Swan St Irving St to Elm St S. Swan St Elm St to Jefferson St S. Swan St Jefferson St to Madison Ave State St Englewood Pl to Sprague Pl State St Sprague Pl to Henry Johnson State St Henry Johnson to Willett State St Willett to Lark State St Lark St to Dove St State St Dove St to S. Swan St Spring St Lark St to Henry Johnson Chestnut St Lark St to Dove St Chestnut St Dove St to S. Swan St Lancaster St Willett St to Lark St Lancaster St Lark St to Dove St Lancaster St Dove St to S. Swan St Jay St Lark St to Dove St Jay St Dove St to S. Swan St Hudson Ave S. Swan St to Dove St Hudson Ave Dove St to Lark St Hudson Ave Lark St to Willett St Hamilton St Lark St to Dove St Hamilton St Dove St to S. Swan St Madison Ave New Scotland Ave to Knox St Madison Ave Knox to Willett Madison Ave Lark to Dove Madison Ave Dove to S. Swan Jefferson St S. Swan St to Dove St Jefferson St Dove St to Delaware Elm St S. Swan St to Dove St Elm St Dove St to Delaware Irving St Dove St to S. Swan St Dana Ave New Scotland Ave to Knox St Dana Ave Knox St to Lark St Dana Ave Lark St to Delaware Ave Morris St Delaware to Lark Morris St Lark St to Knox St Morris St Knox St to New Scotland Ave Myrtle Ave New Scotland Ave to Knox St Myrtle Ave Knox St to Lark St Myrtle Ave Lark St to Delaware Ave Myrtle Ave Dove St to S. Swan St Myrtle Ave S. Swan St to Park Ave Park Ave S. Swan St to Dove St Park Ave Dove St to Delaware Ave BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the boundaries of Zone B shall be as follows: Zone B shall commence beginning at a point in the centerline Eagle Street where it is intersected by the centerline Warren Street; running thence northerly along the centerline of Eagle Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Madison Place; thence easterly along the centerline of Madison Place to the point of intersection with the centerline of Philip Street; thence northerly along the centerline of Philip Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Hamilton Street; thence easterly along the centerline of Hamilton Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Grand Street; thence southerly along the centerline of Grand Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Madison Avenue; thence easterly along the centerline of Madison Avenue to the point of intersection with the centerline of Green Street; thence easterly along the centerline of Green Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of South Ferry Street; thence westerly along the centerline of South Ferry Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of South Pearl Street; thence southerly along the centerline of South Pearl Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Arch Street; thence westerly along the centerline of Arch Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Warren Street; thence westerly along the centerline of Warren Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Eagle Street, the point and place of beginning. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that not more than 525 on street parking spaces shall be designated and allocated as permit parking only in accordance with Article VIII of Chapter 359 of the Code of the City of Albany on the following residential streets: Philip St Madison Ave to Elm St Philip St Elm St to Wilbur St Philip St Wilbur St to Bleecker Pl Philip St Bleecker Pl to Myrtle Ave Philip St Myrtle Ave to Park Ave Philip St Park Ave to Warren St Grand St Park Ave to Myrtle Ave Grand St Myrtle to Wilbur Grand St Wilbur to Elm Grand St Elm to Madison Green St Westerlo St to Herkimer St Green St Herkimer to Madison Madison Pl Eagle St to Philip St Eagle St Madison Ave to Madison Pl Eagle St Madison Ave to Elm St Eagle St Elm St to Bleecker Pl Eagle St Bleecker Pl to Myrtle Ave Eagle St Myrtle Ave to Park Ave Elm St Eagle St to Philip St Elm St Philip St to Grand St Wilbur St Philip St to Grand St Bleecker Pl Philip St to Eagle St Myrtle Ave Grand St to Philip St Myrtle Ave Philip St to Eagle St Park Ave Eagle St to Philip St Herkimer St S. Pearl St to Green St Westerlo St Green St to S. Pearl St Westerlo St S. Pearl St to Trinity Pl Ash Grove Pl Trinity to Grand Trinity Pl Ash Grove Pl to Madison Ave BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the boundaries of Zone C shall be as follows: Zone C shall commence beginning at point where the centerline of North Hawk Street where it is intersected by the centerline of Clinton Avenue; running thence northerly along the centerline of North Hawk Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of First Street; thence easterly along the centerline of First Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Saint Joseph’s Terrace; thence northerly along the centerline of Saint Joseph’s Terrace to the point of intersection with the centerline of Second Street; thence northerly along the centerline of Hall Place to the point of intersection with the centerline of Ten Broeck Place; thence easterly along the centerline of Ten Broeck Place to the point of the intersection with the centerline of Ten Broeck Street; thence northerly along the centerline of Ten Broeck Street to the point of the intersection with the centerline of Livingston Avenue; thence easterly along the centerline of Livingston Avenue to the point of the intersection with the centerline of North Pearl Street; thence southerly along the centerline of North Pearl Street to the point of the intersection with the centerline of Wilson Street; thence westerly along the centerline of Wilson Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of the point of intersection of Ten Broeck Street; thence southerly along the centerline of Ten Broeck Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Clinton Avenue; thence westerly along the centerline of Clinton Avenue to the point of intersection with the centerline of North Hawk Street, the point and place of beginning. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that not more than 155 on street parking spaces shall be designated and allocated as permit parking only in accordance with Article VIII of Chapter 359 of the Code of the City of Albany on the following residential streets: N. Pearl St Livingston Ave to Wilson St Ten Broeck St Clinton to Livingston Ave Hall Pl Ten Broeck Pl to Second St St. Joseph Terr Second St to First St Second St Ten Broeck St to Hall Pl First St St Joseph to Ten Broeck St BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a property located on the outer-side of a centerline zone boundary shall be deemed within a zone. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately and the implementation date for permit requirements within Zones A, B and C shall be October 1, 2012 unless prior to such date an alternate date is recommended by the City Clerk. The resolution passed by the majority vote of the following Council Members: Affirmative – Bailey, Calsolaro, Commisso, Fahey, Freeman, Golby, Herring, Igoe, Konev, O’Brien, Rosenzweig, Sano, and Smith Affirmative 13 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Tuesday, September 3, 2013 – Albany Common Council Meeting Minutes Excerpt Council Member Bailey offered RESOLUTION NUMBER 73.91.13R (MC), asked for passage and a roll call vote thereon: RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AMENDING RESOLUTION 37.62.12RENTITLED: “RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ADOPTING PERMIT PARKING ZONE BOUNDARIES AND STREET DESIGNATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE VIII OF CHAPTER 359 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY”, AS ADOPTED ON JUNE 18, 2012 BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution 37.62.12R as adopted by the Common Council on June 18, 2012 is hereby amended as follows: Zone C shall commence beginning at point where the centerline of North Hawk Street where it is intersected by the centerline of Clinton Avenue; running thence northerly along the centerline of North Hawk Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of First Street; thence easterly along the centerline of First Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Saint Joseph’s Terrace; thence northerly along the centerline of Saint Joseph’s Terrace to the point of intersection with the centerline of Second Street; thence northerly along the centerline of Hall Place to the point of intersection with the centerline of Ten Broeck Place; thence easterly along the centerline of Ten Broeck Place to the point of the intersection with the centerline of Ten Broeck Street; thence northerly along the centerline of Ten Broeck Street to the point of the intersection with the centerline of Livingston Avenue; thence easterly along the centerline of Livingston Avenue to the point of the intersection with the centerline of North Pearl Street; thence southerly along the centerline of North Pearl Street to the point of the intersection with the centerline of Wilson Street; thence westerly along the centerline of Wilson Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of the point of intersection of Ten Broeck Street; thence southerly along the centerline of Ten Broeck Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Clinton Avenue; thence westerly along the centerline of Clinton Avenue to the point of intersection with the centerline of North Hawk Street, the point and place of beginning. Zone C shall additionally include the residential addresses at 174 and 176 North Pearl Street. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. The resolution passed by unanimous voice of the following Council Members: Affirmative – Bailey, Calsolaro, Commisso, Conti, Fahey, Freeman, Golby, Herring, Igoe, Jenkins, Cox, Konev, O’Brien, Sano and Smith Affirmative 14 Negative 0 Abstain 0 President Pro Tem Kimbrough held the remaining Ordinances on the pending agenda. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS Council Member Anane noticed Resolution 1.11.21R as follows, which was held for further consideration: RESOLUTION NUMBER 1.11.21R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL TO ENCOURAGING A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION ON CHANGES TO THE FLAG OF THE CITY OF ALBANY WHEREAS, the current flag of Albany has remained unchanged for the last 111 years; and WHEREAS, the current flag of Albany is based on the Prince's Flag of the Netherlands, which has been co-opted by white supremacist groups and shares similarities to the flag of apartheid-era South Africa; and WHEREAS, many residents have noted the inherent hypocrisy of being a city that celebrates diversity while displaying a flag that seemingly harkens back to a time in our city's history where white supremacy was an acceptable norm; and WHEREAS, it has been noted by critics that the current flag does not fully adhere to the principles of good flag design which, according to the North American Vexillological Association, calls for a flag to use no more than three basic colors, contain no lettering or seals, be distinctive from other flags, and be so simple that a child could draw it from memory; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Albany Common Council hereby encourages a community conversation for a new flag of the City of Albany which incorporates the basic principles of good flag design and reflects the present values of the City of Albany. President Pro Tem Kimbrough referred Resolution 1.11.21 to the Council Operation and Ethics Committee for further consideration. Council Member Love noticed Resolution 2.11.21R as follows, which was held for further consideration: RESOLUTION NUMBER 2.11.21R RESOLUTION CALLING ON THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE TO ENACT LEGISLATION THAT WOULD ALLOW ABSENTEE BALLOTS TO BE COUNTED EARLIER WHEREAS, New York officials made it easier to apply for and receive an absentee ballot, creating, essentially, an end to excuses to get one, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic; and WHEREAS, more than two million ballots were requested this year. As a result, the outcome of elections for Congress and the State Legislature were far from definitive nearly a week after Election Day – given that absentee ballots could change the final outcome; and WHEREAS, we have to address the fact that now, with absentee voting being over 25% of the vote, we are in a new world and have to update how we count mail-in ballots; and WHEREAS, six weeks after the June primary, two congressional races remained undecided and vast numbers of ballots had yet to be counted; and WHEREAS, New Yorkers are entitled to know the results of elections expeditiously, regardless of how many absentee ballots are utilized. This is especially true during a state emergency; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of Albany hereby calls upon the New York State Legislature to enact legislation that would allow absentee ballots be counted earlier. President Pro Tem Kimbrough referred Resolution 2.11.21 to the Council Operation and Ethics Committee for further consideration. Council Member Doesschate on behalf of the Committee on Finance, Taxation and Assessment noticed Resolution 3.11.21R as follows, asked passage and a roll call vote thereon: RESOLUTION NUMBER 3.11.21R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW SECTION 1111-a IN THE CITY OF ALBANY TO PROVIDE FOR AND FACILITATE ACCELERATED TAX FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING VACANT AND ABANDONED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES WHEREAS, Section 1111-a of the Real Property Tax Law provides that, except in cities with a population of one million or more, the enforcing officer of a local municipality or his or her agent may determine that residential real property located therein may be subject to a redemption period of one year, only if the enforcing officer or his or her agents makes an affidavit to that effect and the property has been placed on a local municipal roll, or registry or list of vacant and abandoned property maintained by the taxing municipality; and WHEREAS, Section 1122 of the Real Property Tax Law provides that a Tax District may have a separate roll, registry, or list for residential property identified by a local municipality pursuant to Section 1111-a of the Real Property Tax Law as being vacant and abandoned; and WHEREAS, Section 1110 of the Real Property Tax Law provides that a Tax District may reduce the redemption period for residential vacant and abandoned property located within a local municipality to one year provided the property has been placed an a vacant and abandoned roll, registry, or list prior to the date on which real property taxes became delinquent in the local municipality pursuant to Section 1111-a of the Real Property Tax Law; and WHEREAS, the County of Albany has authorized implementation by the Albany County Tax District of the provisions of Sections 1110(2) and 1122(2) of the Real Property Tax Law with respect to residential vacant and abandoned property located within local municipalities in the Albany County Tax District that have authorized implementation of Section 1111-a of the Real Property Tax Law; and WHEREAS, the County of Albany has required that local municipalities within the Tax District which have authorized the implementation of Section 1111-a of the Real Property Tax Law therein at the time of the submission to the Albany County Tax District of said municipality’s roll of property determined by its enforcing officer to be vacant and abandoned, as a prerequisite to the acceptance of said roll by the Albany County Tix District, shall therewith include an affidavit of the enforcing officer attesting that the municipality has authorized the implementation of Section 1111-a of the Real Property Tax Law, that the roll, registry, or list submitted to the Albany County Tax District is in conformity with Section 1111-a of the Real Property Tax Law, and attesting that that the time limitation on making an application to the Supreme Count for CPLR Article 78 review pursuant to Section 1111-a(5) of the Real Property Tax Law as to the properties listed on the separate roll for properties determined by said municipality to be vacant and abandoned submitted to the Albany County Tax District has expired and that there is no such review application pending as to any of the properties listed therein; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the implementation of Section 1111-a of the Real Property Tax Law is hereby authorized in the City of Albany; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall be effective immediately. Resolution 3.21.20R was co-sponsored by Council Member Anane, Doesschate and Fahey There being no discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the motion was ADOPTED: The motion passed by the following vote of all Council Members present voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien and Robinson Affirmative 14 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Doesschate on behalf of the Committee on Finance, Taxation and Assessment noticed Resolution 4.11.21R as follows, asked passage and a roll call vote thereon: RESOLUTION NUMBER 4.11.21R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RE-APPOINTING FRANCIS A. COSGROVE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW RESOLVED, that Francis A. Cosgrove is hereby appointed as a member of the Board of Assessment Review for a term of office ending September 30, 2025; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. * Council Member Doesschate spoke on the Resolution prior to passage Resolution 4.21.20R was co-sponsored by Council Member Anane, Doesschate, Fahey, Igoe and Obrien There being no discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the motion was ADOPTED: The motion passed by the following vote of all Council Members present voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien and Robinson Affirmative 14 Negative 0 Abstain 0 President Pro Tem Kimbrough held the pending Resolution on the agenda for further consideration. MISCELLANEOUS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS: President Pro Tem Kimbrough offered the following, which was approved by unanimous voice vote: RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING PERSONS BE AND HEREBY ARE APPOINTED COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS FOR THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK FOR THE TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022, AND WAIVE THE READING OF THE NAMES: Employee Employee Agency Name Agency Address City State Last First 60 South Pearl Drautz Patricia Probation Street Albany NY 60 South Pearl Merritt Angel Probation Street Albany NY 60 South Pearl Slaver Ashley Probation Street Albany NY South End Improvement 38 Catherine Mott Yolanda F. Corporation Street Albany NY COMMON COUNCIL COMMENTS: Council member Conti (Response to Mr. Cavanaugh’s Public Comment on Permit Parking) Council member Anane (In Response to Mr. Aleksic’s Public Comment) Council member Love (In Response to Council member Conti’s Statement) ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, President Pro Tem Kimbrough made a motion to adjourn, which was duly seconded and adopted by unanimous voice vote. President Ellis declared the meeting adjourned at approximate 7:45pm. MICHELE ANDRE Senior Legislative Aide to the Council