1. Meeting Agenda 1.I. January 6, 2025 | Agenda/Active Calendar Documents: 25 AGENDA-ACTIVE CALENDAR 0106.PDF 2. Supporting Legislation Legislation that is being introduced for the first time 2.I. January 6, 2025 | Supporting Legislation Documents: 250106 SUPPORTING LEGISLATION.PDF 3. Active Legislation Legislation that was previously introduced and is now being considered by the body 3.I. January 6, 2025 | Active Legislation Documents: 250106 ACTIVE LEGISLATION.PDF 4. Majority Consent (MC) 5. Supporting Document 6. Minutes 7. Written Comment 8. Active Calendar AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL 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 in the Common Council Chambers in City Hall and live streamed on Facebook. 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. If you wish to speak during the meeting or provide written comments, they must be received by 12noon on the day of the meeting. All comments are memorialized on our Facebook page, website, and are subject to FOIL. ORDER OF BUSINESS: Roll Call Welcome Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Public Hearings Public Comment Period (30 Minutes) Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings 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 (Revised 12/24/2024) Page 1 of 17 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Common Council Public Hearing will be held on January 6, 2025 at 7:00PM and will be held in advance of the potential passage of the following ordinance. This meeting will be an in-person meeting in the Common Council Chambers, City Hall and will be held on the following matters: ORDINANCE 27.91.24 , Sponsored by Council Member Anane AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (CITY OF ALBANY UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO INCENTIVIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF AFFORDABLE AND INCLUSIONARY HOUSING Documents may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, in the office of the Common Council, 24 Eagle St., Rm. 206, Albany, NY 12207. Efforts will also be made to make documents available for viewing online at: https://www.albanyny.gov/2187/Albany-Common-Council. This public hearing is being held pursuant to guidelines established in the Open Meetings Law and anyone wishing to be heard can submit written comments (commoncouncil@albanyny.gov) or provide in-person testimony on the ordinance before the Common Council for consideration. The Public Hearing will be livestreamed to our YouTube© page: https://www.youtube.com/@albanycommoncouncil5666 We encourage all interested parties to submit written comments by January 6, 2025. Anyone wishing to be heard will have an opportunity to be heard at the above stated time and location. (Revised 12/24/2024) Page 2 of 17 Albany Common Council Active Calendar 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. Legislation Prime Sponsor Subject Local Laws Held Farrell A LOCAL LAW CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 50 (ETHICS) OF F of 2024 THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ESTABLISHING A CODE OF ETHICS FOR THE CITY OF ALBANY AND A *As Amended* BOARD OF ETHICS Ordinances Held Keegan AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VIII (PUBLIC 19.62.24 NUISANCE ABATEMENT) OF CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CORRECTING DEFINITIONS TO MATCH STATE LAW Ordinances Held Anane AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (CITY OF 27.91.24 ALBANY UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN *As Amended* RELATION TO INCENTIVIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF AFFORDABLE AND INCLUSIONARY HOUSING Resolutions Introduced Kimbrough A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING 1.11.25R RICHARD CONTI AS A BOARD MEMBER OF THE LARK STREET AREA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION Resolutions Held Romero A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING 138.122.24R ITSELF LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF THE WASHINGTON PARK PLAYGROUND PROJECT AND ISSUING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION (Revised 12/24/2024) Page 3 of 17 Local Laws Held 1 Johnson Local Law C of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CREATING A PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION *Referred to Public Safety | Discussed: 6/9/2022* 2 Balarin Local Law G of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 4 (HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION), PART 13 (PLANNING BOARD OF CITY OF ALBANY), AND PART 35 (BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REDUCING THE SIZE OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE MEMBERS TO THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION, CITY PLANNING BOARD, AND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use | Discussed: 12/21/2022* 3 Romero Local Law I of 2022 A LOCAL LAW CREATING A COMMUNITY COMMISSION TO STUDY THE ENACTMENT OF REPARATIONS REMEDIES RELATED TO THE SALE OF CANNABIS IN THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to Joint Finance and Human Rights Committee | Discussed: 5/13/2024* 4 Romero Local Law J of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PROHIBITING THE ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM PURCHASING, STOCKPILING, AND USING KINETIC ENERGY MUNITIONS *Referred to Public Safety | Discussed: 9/28/2022* 5 Romero Local Law K of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PROHIBITING THE ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM PURCHASING, STOCKPILING, AND USING CHEMICAL WEAPONS *Referred to Public Safety | Discussed: 9/28/2022* 6 Kimbrough Local Law L of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY WITH REGARD TO THE USE OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS AND KINETIC ENERGY MUNITIONS ON CIVILIAN POPULATIONS *Referred to Public Safety | Discussed: 9/28/2022* 7 Adams Local Law F of 2023 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 4 (RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY PERMIT AND RENTAL DWELLING REGISTRY) OF CHAPTER 231 (HOUSING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REQUIRING SUCH PERMITS FOR SHORT-TERM RENTAL DWELLING UNITS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 4/3/2024* 8 Anane Local Law L of 2023 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART II (GENERAL LEGISLATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 337 TO BE ENTITLED “TOBACCO RETAIL LICENSE” *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* (Revised 12/24/2024) Page 4 of 17 9 Farrell Local Law C of 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 133 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE XV (GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS) THERETO AND PROVIDING FOR A COOL ROOF REQUIREMENT *Passed the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee | Discussed: 5/1/2024* 10 Farrell *Under Consideration* Local Law F of 2024 A LOCAL LAW CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 50 (ETHICS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ESTABLISHING A CODE OF ETHICS FOR THE CITY OF ALBANY AND A BOARD *Passed the Council Operations & Ethics Committee | Discussed: 12/10/2024* 11 Flynn Local Law G of 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTIONS 301 AND 403 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE DEPUTY MAYOR *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 12 Robinson Local Law I of 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 36 (COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO DESIGNATING AN END-OF-TERM DATE FOR COMMISSION MEMBERS *Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights* 13 Keegan Local Law J of 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE III (EXECUTIVE BRANCH) OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY AND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE CREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING AND POSITION OF COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING, AND PRESCRIBING THE DUTIES THEREOF *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment* 14 Anane Local Law L of 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE I (EMPLOYEE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT) OF CHAPTER 62 (LABOR) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO BROADENING THE EMPLOYEE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* (Revised 12/24/2024) Page 5 of 17 Ordinances Held 1 Farrell Ordinance 16.72.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (BICYCLES AND ALL MOTOR VEHICLES) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE REGULATION OF SKATEBOARDING ON SIDEWALKS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 2 Love Ordinance 19.91.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 21 (COMMON COUNCIL) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ENACTING A SUMMER RECESS IN LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS *Referred to Council Operations & Ethics* 3 Anane Ordinance 49.121.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 3 (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS *Referred to Public Safety* 4 Romero Ordinance 15.41.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V (COMPLETE STREETS) OF CHAPTER 323 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PEDESTRIAN SIGNALIZATION AND PEDESTRIAN INTERVALS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 6/26/2023* 5 Farrell Ordinance 16.42.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V (UNNECESSARY AND UNUSUAL NOISES) OF CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 9/24/2024* 6 Kimbrough Ordinance 26.61.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 48 (EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROTECTIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXPANDING THE SCOPE OF MINORITY AND WOMEN- OWNED AND CONTROLLED BUSINESSES *Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights | Discussed: 9/14/2023* 7 Keegan Ordinance 28.62.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A PERMITTING SYSTEM FOR COMMERCIAL HAULERS OF SOLID WASTE *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment | Discussed: 7/31/2023* 8 Adams Ordinance 33.82.23 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CITY-OWNED PARCELS AT 34 IRVING STREET (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 76.40-2-10), 38 IRVING STREET (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 76.40-2-9), AND 181 MYRTLE AVENUE (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 76.40-2-37) TO CAPITAL ROOTS, INC. *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation | Discussed: 9/18/2023* 9 Adams Ordinance 35.92.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XIII (PARKING METERS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO RENAMING COLUMBUS DAY TO INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* (Revised 12/24/2024) Page 6 of 17 10 Romero Ordinance 38.101.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XII (VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC CONTROLS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PEDESTRIAN SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 4/3/2024* 11 Flynn Ordinance 4.21.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (REMOVAL OF GARBAGE) CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE FINE STRUCTURE FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE SAID ARTICLE *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 12 Adams Ordinance 8.32.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ALLOWING MORE EMPLOYEE RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 13 Johnson Ordinance 11.51.24 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 92 ALEXANDER STREET (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 76.64-2-11) TO BENJAMIN MORTON *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* 14 Romero Ordinance 14.51.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 10 (BOARD OF CONTRACT AND SUPPLY) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY TO REQUIRE PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS IN THE CITY OF ALBANY FOR CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 15 Romero Ordinance 15.51.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 62 (LABOR) OF PART I (ADMINISTRATIVE LEGISLATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PROHIBITING UNJUST TERMINATIONS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 16 Flynn Ordinance 17.53.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 3 (CABARETS) OF CHAPTER 111 (AMUSEMENTS), PART 35 (BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS), AND CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REVISING REQUIREMENTS FOR CABARET AND ACCESSORY ENTERTAINMENT *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use | Discussed: 11/19/2024* 17 Farrell Ordinance 18.61.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CREATING A PILOT PROGRAM FOR STREET PERFORMERS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 9/24/2024* 18 Keegan *Under Consideration* Ordinance 19.62.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VIII (PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT) OF CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CORRECTING DEFINITIONS TO MATCH STATE LAW *Passed the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee | Discussed: 9/24/2024* (Revised 12/24/2024) Page 7 of 17 19 Romero Ordinance 20.62.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 357-74 (“ESTABLISHMENT OF A RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT SYSTEM”) OF CHAPTER 359 (“VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO MODIFYING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT SYSTEM *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* 20 Frederick Ordinance 21.71.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II (TRAFFIC REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO TRUCK PARKING RESTRICTIONS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 21 Keegan Ordinance 22.72.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IX (PROHIBITION AGAINST CERTAIN FORMS OF AGGRESSIVE SOLICITATION) OF CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXPANDING THE DEFINITIONS OF AGGRESSIVE SOLICITATION *Referred to Public Safety* 22 Anane Ordinance 23.81.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ADDING SINGLE-, TWO-, AND THREE- UNIT DETATCHED DWELLINGS AS PERMITTED USES IN THE MU-CI ZONING DISTRICT *Passed the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee | Discussed: 10/28/2024* 23 Farrell Ordinance 24.81.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) AND CHAPTER 251 (PARKS AND RECREATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE OPERATION OF ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION IN THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 9/24/2024* 24 Farrell Ordinance 25.82.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XXI (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* 25 Kimbrough Ordinance 26.91.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IIA (HONORARY STREET NAMINGS) OF CHAPTER 323 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXPANDING AND CLARIFYING HONORARY STREET NAMINGS BY ELECTED OFFICIALS *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment* 26 Anane *Under Consideration* Ordinance 27.91.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (CITY OF ALBANY UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO INCENTIVIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF AFFORDABLE AND INCLUSIONARY HOUSING *Passed the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee | Discussed: 11/19/2024* 27 Flynn Ordinance 29.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IV (UTILITY POLE REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 171 (ELECTRICITY) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ENSURING THE QUICK AND EFFECTIVE REMOVAL OF DOUBLE POLES *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment* (Revised 12/24/2024) Page 8 of 17 28 Frederick Ordinance 30.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $937,500 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $937,500 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DEPARTMENT OF LAW – LEGAL SETTLEMENT) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/29/2024* 29 Frederick Ordinance 31.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $762,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $494,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – WASHINGTON PARK TRAFFIC RECONFIGURATION) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/29/2024* 30 Frederick Ordinance 32.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,000,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING– TRAFFIC SPEED REDUCTION) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/29/2024* 31 Frederick Ordinance 33.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $330,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $330,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/29/2024* 32 Frederick Ordinance 34.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $150,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $150,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – TRAFFIC STUDIES) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/29/2024* 33 Frederick Ordinance 35.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $300,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $300,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – ROADWAY STRIPING) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/29/2024* 34 Frederick Ordinance 36.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,100,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,100,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/29/2024* 35 Frederick Ordinance 37.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $180,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $180,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – TRAFFIC SIGN PRINTER) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/29/2024* (Revised 12/24/2024) Page 9 of 17 36 Frederick Ordinance 38.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 56.102.23, WHICH AUTHORIZED CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $500,000 AND AUTHORIZED THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (TRAFFIC ENGINEERING – ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE) BY INCREASING SUCH AUTHORIZATION TO $1,500,000 *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/29/2024* 37 Frederick Ordinance 39.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $650,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $650,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – STREETLIGHTS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024* 38 Frederick Ordinance 40.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $100,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $100,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – GREENHOUSE REPLACEMENT) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024* 39 Frederick Ordinance 41.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $3,366,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $3,366,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN) *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation | Discussed: 10/30/2024* 40 Frederick Ordinance 42.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $2,747,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $2,747,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024* 41 Frederick Ordinance 43.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,000,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – PUBLIC BATHROOMS) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024* 42 Frederick Ordinance 44.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,178,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,178,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – HUDSON RIVER GATEWAYS) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024* (Revised 12/24/2024) Page 10 of 17 43 Frederick Ordinance 45.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $500,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – SECURITY FENCE INSTALLATION) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024* 44 Frederick Ordinance 46.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $250,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $250,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – STREETSCAPE AND PARK FIXTURES) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024* 45 Frederick Ordinance 47.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $340,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $340,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – EQUIPMENT & FIXTURES) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024* 46 Frederick Ordinance 48.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $450,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $450,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – CAPITAL HILLS REHABILITATION & IMPROVEMENTS) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024* 47 Frederick Ordinance 49.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $300,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $300,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – STORAGE SHEDS) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024* 48 Frederick Ordinance 50.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,000,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – ADA COMPLIANCE) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024* 49 Frederick Ordinance 51.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $600,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $600,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION) *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation | Discussed: 10/30/2024* 50 Frederick Ordinance 52.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $5,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $5,000,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – STREET RECONSTRUCTION) *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation | Discussed: 10/30/2024* (Revised 12/24/2024) Page 11 of 17 51 Frederick Ordinance 53.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $3,210,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $3,210,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – SOLID WASTE VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024* 52 Frederick Ordinance 54.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,500,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,500,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SYSTEM) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024* 53 Frederick Ordinance 55.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $750,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $750,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (APD – PUBLIC SAFETY IT SYSTEMS) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024* 54 Frederick Ordinance 56.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $500,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (APD – POLICE STATION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024* 55 Frederick Ordinance 57.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $300,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $300,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (APD – MOTOR VEHICLES) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024* 56 Frederick Ordinance 58.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,750,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,750,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (AFD – FIRE VEHICLES) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024* 57 Frederick Ordinance 59.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $300,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $300,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (AFD – FIRE STATION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024* (Revised 12/24/2024) Page 12 of 17 58 Frederick Ordinance 60.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 66.102.23, WHICH AUTHORIZED CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $10,000,000 AND AUTHORIZED THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $12,000,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (RECREATION – WEST HILL COMMUNITY CENTER) BY INCREASING SUCH MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST TO $20,500,000 AND SUCH AUTHORIZATIONS TO $18,500,000 *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024* 59 Frederick Ordinance 61.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 67.102.23, WHICH AUTHORIZED CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $5,000,000 AND AUTHORIZED THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $7,400,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (RECREATION – HOFFMAN COMMUNITY CENTER) BY INCREASING SUCH MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST TO $10,150,000 AND SUCH AUTHORIZATIONS TO $7,750,000 *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024* 60 Frederick Ordinance 62.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,220,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,220,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (RECREATION – PLAYGROUNDS) *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation | Discussed: 10/30/2024* 61 Frederick Ordinance 63.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $390,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $390,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (RECREATION – SPRAY PADS) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024* 62 Frederick Ordinance 64.102.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $150,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $150,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (RECREATION – MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024* 63 Balarin Ordinance 65.111.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REQUIREMENTS FOR SIGNS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* 64 Robinson Ordinance 67.112.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF A PORTION OF TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 65.74-1-36, LOCATED BETWEEN LIVINGSTON AVENUE AND THIRD STREET, TO THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD HISTORY PROJECT OF THE CAPITAL REGION, INC. D/B/A UNDERGROUND RAILROAD EDUCATION CENTER *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* (Revised 12/24/2024) Page 13 of 17 65 Anane Ordinance 68.121.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PERMITTING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* (Revised 12/24/2024) Page 14 of 17 Resolutions Introduced 1 Kimbrough *Under Consideration* Resolution 1.11.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING RICHARD CONTI AS A BOARD MEMBER OF THE LARK STREET AREA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT MANAGEMENT (Revised 12/24/2024) Page 15 of 17 Resolutions Held 1 Hoey Resolution 14.21.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL EXPRESSING ITS DESIRE TO CREATE A BIKE/WALKING TRAIL ALONG THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY *Referred to Parks, Recreation & Family Services* 2 Clarke Resolution 9.21.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE OF BEVERLY BARDEQUEZ AND RENAMING A PORTION OF RAPP ROAD IN HER HONOR *Passed the General Services, Health & Environment Committee | Discussed: 2/15/2023* 3 Adams Resolution 95.92.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING THE SECOND MONDAY IN OCTOBER OF EACH YEAR AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY IN ALBANY *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 4 Love Resolution 9.12.24R (MC) A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING INCREASED VIOLENCE IN THE CITY OF ALBANY AND REAFFIRMING THE COUNCIL’S COMMITMENT TO A PERMANENT END TO VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES *Referred to Public Safety | Discussed: 2/13/2024* 5 Frederick Resolution 82.81.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING A TRANSFER OF BUDGETED FUNDS AND A CHANGE IN THE AUTHORIZED POSITIONS INCLUDED IN THE 2024 CITY BUDGET, WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY RATE OR SALARY TOTAL *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/23/2024* 6 Robinson Resolution 86.81.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING RICHARD CONTI AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS *Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights* 7 Robinson Resolution 89.82.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING THOMAS MUELLER AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS *Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights* 8 Robinson Resolution 95.91.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING NATISHA M. ALEXANDER AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS *Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights* 9 Frederick Resolution 105.92.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING STEPHEN MCLAUGHLIN AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* 10 Hoey Resolution 119.102.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING EMILY SOWEK AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD *Referred to Public Safety* (Revised 12/24/2024) Page 16 of 17 11 Romero *Under Consideration* Resolution 138.122.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING ITSELF LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF THE WASHINGTON PARK PLAYGROUND PROJECT AND ISSUING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION (Revised 12/24/2024) Page 17 of 17 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY SUPPORT LEGISLATION JANUARY 6, 2025 RESOLUTIONS 1.11.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING RICHARD CONTI AS A BOARD MEMBER OF THE LARK STREET AREA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION Council Member Kimbrough introduced the following: RESOLUTION 1.11.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING RICHARD CONTI AS A BOARD MEMBER OF THE LARK STREET AREA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION WHEREAS, pursuant to §980-m (b) of the NYS General Municipal Law, the Common Council is authorized to make one appointment to the Board of Directors of a business improvement district management association; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Richard Conti be, and hereby is, appointed as a board member of the Lark Street Area Business Improvement District Management Association to replace Gabriella Romero as the Common Council appointee; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, unless sooner terminated, this appointment shall expire and the appointee’s term shall end at such time as he shall no longer be the Council Member representing the Sixth Ward in the City of Albany. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Jake Eisland, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: December 17, 2024 RESOLUTION 1.11.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING RICHARD CONTI AS A BOARD MEMBER TO THE LARK STREET AREA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To make a Common Council appointment to the Board of Directors of the Lark Street Area Business Improvement District Management Association. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXSITING LAW Pursuant to §980-m(b) of the NYS General Municipal Law, the Common Council is authorized to make one appointment to the Board of Directors of a business improvement district management association (a/k/a “BID Board of Directors”). Under past practice the Council has deferred such appointment to the recommendation of the Common Council Members representing the applicable BID. The current boundaries of the Lark Street BID are contained entirely within the 6 th Ward represented by Council Member Conti who has requested appointment to the Lark Street BID Board of Directors. This resolution is necessary to effectuate that request and formally appoint Council Member Conti to the Lark Street BID Board. FISCAL IMPACT None. COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ACTIVE LEGISLATION PREVIOUSLY INTRODUCED LEGISLATION NOW UNDER CONSIDERATION JANUARY 6, 2025 LOCAL LAWS F OF 2024 A LOCAL LAW CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 50 (ETHICS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ESTABLISHING A CODE OF ETHICS FOR THE CITY OF ALBANY AND A BOARD OF ETHICS ORDINANCES 19.62.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VIII (PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT) OF CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CORRECTING DEFINITIONS TO MATCH STATE LAW 27.91.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (CITY OF ALBANY UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO INCENTIVIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF AFFORDABLE AND INCLUSIONARY HOUSING RESOLUTIONS 138.122.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING ITSELF LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF THE WASHINGTON PARK PLAYGROUND PROJECT AND ISSUING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION (Revised 12/24/2024) Council Member Farrell, Anane, Keegan, and Romero introduced the following: LOCAL LAW F OF 2024 (As Amended 12/16/2024) A LOCAL LAW CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 50 (ETHICS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ESTABLISHING A CODE OF ETHICS FOR THE CITY OF ALBANY AND A BOARD OF ETHICS Be it enacted, by the Common Council of the City of Albany, as follows: Section 1. Part 1 (Administrative Legislation) Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended by adding a Chapter 50, to be entitled “Ethics,” thereto, to read as follows: CHAPTER 50 Ethics Article I Board of Ethics § 50-1 Establishment of Board. A. There is hereby established a Board of Ethics consisting of five members and one ex-officio member: three voting members to be appointed by the Common Council, two voting members to be appointed by the Mayor, and one non-voting ex-officio member who is an officer or employee of the City of Albany designated by the Mayor, all of whom shall serve without compensation. A majority of such members shall be persons other than officers or employees of the city. Each member shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years; provided, however, that: 1. Of members initially appointed by the Mayor, one shall be for one year and one shall be for two years. 2. Of members initially appointed by the Common Council, one shall be for one year, one shall be for two years, and one shall be for three years. B. Annually, from among its membership, the Board shall elect a Chair and such other officers as the Board may deem necessary. § 50-2 Board of ethics; powers and duties. The Board of Ethics shall have the powers and duties prescribed by Article 18 of the General Municipal Law together with the following powers: A. The Board shall, upon its own initiative or at the request of any person whose conduct is governed by this Chapter, render advisory opinions to the officers and employees of the City with respect to Article 18 of the General Municipal Law and Article II (Code of Ethics) of this chapter. Such advisory opinions shall be rendered pursuant to the written request of any such officer or employee under such rules and regulations as the Board may prescribe and shall be Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. made with the advice of the Corporation Counsel. B. In addition, the Board shall make recommendations with respect to amendments to the Code of Ethics upon its own initiative or by request of the Common Council. C. Hearings; Administrative Enforcement. The Board of Ethics shall conduct hearings on and impose penalties for violations of Article II of the Chapter and/or Article 18 of the General Municipal Law in accordance with those laws and the following provisions: 1. The individual alleged to have committed the violation shall have the opportunity to be heard at such hearing. 2. The Board of Ethics shall conduct each hearing and render its decision as to the alleged violation(s) considered at the hearing with reasonable promptness. 3. If, after hearing all testimony and reviewing all relevant documents, the Board of Ethics determines that a violation of Article II of this Chapter or of Article 18 of the General Municipal Law has occurred, the Board may then take one or more of the following actions, as it deems appropriate: a. Impose the sanction laid out in § 50-8 of this Chapter relevant to the particular violation; b. Refer the matter to the Albany County District Attorney for criminal prosecution; c. Refer the matter to the Corporation Counsel for appropriate civil action; and/or d. Refer the matter to the appointing authority or supervisor of the individual for discipline. § 50-3 Training of members. All members of the Board shall receive training annually on all applicable provisions of law relating to conflicts of interest and ethics at the federal, state, county, and municipal level that are necessary for the discharge of their duties. Such training shall be provided by the Corporation Counsel. Article II Code of Ethics § 50-3 Adopted; purpose; applicability. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 806 of the General Municipal Law, the Common Council of the City of Albany recognizes that there are rules of ethical conduct for public officers and employees which must be observed to maintain a high degree of moral conduct and public confidence in our municipality. The purpose of this chapter is to promulgate these rules of ethical conduct for the officers and employees of the City of Albany. These rules shall serve as the guide Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. for official conduct of the officers and employees of the City of Albany. This Code shall be in addition to all other legal restrictions, standards and provisions pertaining to the conduct of City officers and employees. § 50-4 Applicability of other laws. The standards, prohibited acts and procedures established herein are in addition to any prohibited acts, conflicts of interest, provisions or procedures prescribed by statute by the State of New York and also in addition to the common law rules and judicial decisions relating to the conduct of municipal officers to the extent the same are more severe in their application than this chapter. § 50-5 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: APPROPRIATE BODY The City of Albany Board of Ethics. CITY The City of Albany. INTEREST A direct or indirect pecuniary or material benefit accruing to an officer or employee, or their relative. This includes a firm, partnership, association, or corporation, including a nonprofit corporation, of which such officer, employee, or relative exercises administrative discretion or has direct or indirect ownership of more than 5% of capital assets. LEGISLATION A matter which appears on the agenda of the Common Council, or on a committee thereof, on which any official action will be taken, and shall include proposed or adopted acts, local laws, ordinances or resolutions. MUNICIPAL OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE An officer or employee of the City of Albany, whether paid or unpaid, or those members, directors, officers, and employees of any not-for-profit organization if a majority of such organization's members or directors serve by reason of their City positions or if a majority of such organization's officers or directors are appointed by one or more City officers or bodies. In addition, such definition shall extend to any municipal officer's or employee's spouse and relatives. RELATIVE A child, stepchild, parent, stepparent, sibling, stepsibling, or legal guardian of any of said persons, of an officer or employee or of the spouse of the officer or employee. SPOUSE The husband, wife, or domestic partner of an officer or employee, unless living separate and apart pursuant to a judicial order, decree or judgment of separation or a legally binding written agreement of separation in accordance with the Domestic Relations Law. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. § 50-6 Standards of conduct. A. Conflict of interest. No municipal officer or employee shall have any interest or engage in any business or transaction or professional activity or incur any obligation of any nature, which is in substantial conflict with the proper discharge of their duties in the public interest. B. Disclosure of interest. Each municipal officer and employee shall, to the extent that they are cognizant thereof, disclose, in writing, any interest they may have in legislation or a decision pending before a governing body, department, or board. Such disclosure statement shall be filed with the City Clerk and with the governing body, department, or board to which the conflict relates. C. Gifts. No municipal officer or employee shall directly or indirectly solicit any gifts or accept and receive any gift having a value of $75 or more, whether in the form of money, services, loan, travel, entertainment, hospitality, thing or promise, or any other form, under circumstances in which it could reasonably be inferred that the gift was intended to influence them, or could reasonably be expected to influence then in the performance of their official duties or was intended as a reward for any official action on their part. D. Confidential information. No municipal officer or employee shall disclose or use confidential information acquired in the course of exercising or performing their official duties unless the disclosure or use is required by law or in the course of exercising or performing their official powers and duties. For the purpose of this section, confidential information shall include, but not be limited to: 1. Information discussed during an executive session of any body of the City; 2. Personnel records; and 3. Complaints made pursuant to Section 9 of this Chapter. E. Other employment. No municipal officer or employee, during their tenure as a municipal officer or employee, shall accept other employment which shall be in conflict with their official duties. F. Representation before one's own agency. No municipal officer or employee shall receive or enter into any agreement, express or implied, for compensation for services to be rendered in relation to any matter before any municipal agency of which they are an officer, member or employee or of any municipal agency over which they have jurisdiction or to which they have the power to appoint any member, officer or employee. G. Future employment. No former municipal employee or officer shall personally represent any person, company, corporation or agency in a matter in which the former employee personally participated while employed by the City for two years, if such representation would be adverse to the interests of the City. This provision shall not, however, bar the timely filing by a current or former municipal officer or employee of any claim, account, demand, or suit arising out of personal injury, property damage, or any benefit authorized or permitted by law, nor shall it Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. bar the City from hiring, contracting or retaining a former employee as a consultant. § 50-7 Financial disclosure statement. A. Purposes. The purpose of this section is to comply with Section 806 of Article 18 of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York to provide guidelines and criteria for financial disclosure for those persons to whom this section is applicable. B. Application. This section shall apply to the Mayor, members of the Common Council, the City Treasurer, the City Auditor, the City Clerk, the Corporation Counsel and the heads of the various offices and departments of the City. C. Filing. The Clerk’s office shall be the official repository for completed annual statements of financial disclosure and shall provide a statement to that effect with the State Commission on Local Government Ethics. Any person required to file an annual statement by this section shall file the financial disclosure statement with the City Clerk by May 15 of each year for the preceding calendar years. The City Clerk shall retain each financial disclosure statement for six years. In its discretion, the Board of Ethics may grant exceptions with respect to complying with timely filing of such disclosure statements due to justifiable cause or undue hardship. Any such exception shall provide a date beyond which no further extension of time will be granted and be provided, in writing, to the City Clerk. D. Financial disclosure statement. The Board of Ethics shall adopt and may, from time to time, amend a disclosure form, which shall be completed and filed in accordance with this article and Section 806 of the General Municipal Law. § 50-8 Violations. A. Failure to file a financial disclosure. 1. Failure to file a financial disclosure statement by the deadline shall result in the City Clerk issuing an initial warning in writing. Failure to file a financial disclosure statement within 15 days of the issuance of the initial warning shall be deemed a violation of this Code punishable by a civil penalty not to exceed $100. The City Clerk shall issue an additional written warning. 2. Failure to file a financial disclosure statement within 7 days of the issuance of an additional warning shall be deemed a violation of this Code punishable by a civil penalty not to exceed $200. The City Clerk shall issue a new additional written warning. B. Any person who knowingly and willfully makes a false statement or gives information on such statement that such individual knows to be false shall be assessed a penalty in an amount not to exceed $1,500, and such person may be subject to disciplinary action by the appropriate body. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. C. In addition to any penalty contained in any other provision of law, any current or former municipal officer or employee who knowingly and intentionally violates any of the provisions of this Code shall be subject to: a civil penalty up to $10,000 for each violation, as may be determined by the Board of Ethics. In making its determination as to the amount of the civil penalty to be imposed, the Board shall take into consideration the amount of the municipal officer's or employee's two most recent payments for work for or with the City. D. No person shall induce any other person to violate, attempt to induce any other person to violate, or aid any other person in violating, any provision of the Code of Ethics. Violation of this subsection shall subject such person to a penalty in an amount not to exceed $1,500, and such person may be subject to disciplinary action by the appropriate body. §50-9 Whistleblower protection. A. No municipal officer or employee shall retaliate against any City officer or employee or other person for submitting a complaint to the Board of Ethics or for acting, or refusing to act, as required by the Code of Ethics and Article 18 of the General Municipal Law. B. Any municipal officer or employee who violates Subsection A has committed an ethical violation subject to a penalty under this Code. C. In resolving a complaint alleging that a municipal officer or employee has violated this section, the Board of Ethics may recommend that a retaliatory personnel action be reversed. Article III Administration § 50-10 Distribution of Code of Ethics. Upon adoption of this Code of Ethics, the Mayor shall cause a copy thereof to be distributed to every municipal officer and employee of the City. Failure to distribute any such copy or failure of any municipal officer or employee to receive such copy shall have no effect on the duty of compliance with this Code and all amendments thereof nor the enforcement of provisions hereof. The mayor shall further cause a copy of this Code to be posted conspicuously in each public building under the jurisdiction of the City, along with a copy of Article 18 of the General Municipal Law. Failure to so post shall have no effect on the duty of compliance herewith nor the enforcement provisions hereof. § 50-11 Copy of code of ethics to be filed in the office of the State Comptroller. Within 30 days of the adoption of this Code, the Clerk shall file a copy thereof in the office of the State Comptroller. § 50-12 Advisory opinions. Any questions regarding this chapter shall be submitted to the Board of Ethics, which shall issue an advisory opinion to the Common Council. Should the Board of Ethics determine that such a request is beyond its legal purview, it shall notify the Common Council of its determination. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. § 50-13 Recusal and abstention. In the event that this chapter prohibits a municipal officer or employee from exercising or performing a power or duty: A. if the power or duty is vested in a municipal officer as a member of a board, then the power or duty shall be exercised or performed by the other members of the board; or B. if the power or duty that is vested in a municipal officer individually, then the power or duty shall be exercised or performed by his or her deputy or, if the officer does not have a deputy, the power or duty shall be performed by another person to whom the officer may lawfully delegate the function; or C. if the power or duty is vested in a municipal employee, he or she must refer the matter to his or her immediate supervisor, and the immediate supervisor shall designate another person to exercise or perform the power or duty. § 50-14 Enforcement. The provisions of this chapter shall be enforced by the Corporation Counsel of the City of Albany. Section 2. This local law shall take effect upon final passage, public hearing, and filing with the Secretary of State. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 16TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2024 _____________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Jake Eisland, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: May 10, 2024 Sponsor: Council Member Farrell LOCAL LAW F OF 2024 (As Amended 12/16/2024) TITLE A LOCAL LAW CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 50 (ETHICS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ESTABLISHING A CODE OF ETHICS FOR THE CITY OF ALBANY AND A BOARD OF ETHICS GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To enact a comprehensive ethics law for the City of Albany. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND CHANGING EXISTING LAW Ethics laws are crucial to uphold integrity, transparency, and accountability within municipal governance. Such legislation would serve to restore public trust in municipal institutions by establishing clear guidelines and standards for ethical conduct among elected officials, public servants, and city employees. By fostering a culture of ethical behavior, the city can mitigate the risk of corruption, conflicts of interest, and misuse of power, ultimately promoting fair and equitable decision-making processes. Furthermore, a robust ethics law would align Albany with contemporary standards of governance and ensure compliance with legal requirements, demonstrating our commitment to being an ethical municipality committed to serving the best interests of its residents. FISCAL IMPACT TBD. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Member Keegan introduced the following: ORDINANCE 19.62.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VIII (PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT) OF CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CORRECTING DEFINITIONS TO MATCH STATE LAW The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Section 255-44 (Definitions) of Article VIII (Public Nuisance Abatement) of Chapter 255 (Peace and Good Order) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: § 255-44 Definitions. For the purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: CHIEF The Chief of Police or his or her designee. MORTGAGEE The person who is listed as the mortgagee on any unsatisfied or otherwise open mortgage on the premises recorded in the office of the Albany County Clerk. OWNER The person in whose name the premises affected by an order, issued in accordance with this article, is recorded as the owner in the office of the Albany County Clerk. PREMISES The building, place or property whereon a public nuisance is being conducted or exists. PUBLIC NUISANCE A. For purposes of this article, a public nuisance shall be deemed to exist whenever, through violations of any of the following provisions resulting from separate incidents occurring at or predicated at events, circumstances or activities occurring on the premises, 12 or more points are accumulated within a period of six months, or 18 or more points are accumulated within a period of 12 months, in accordance with the following point system. Where more than one violation occurs during a single incident, the total points for the incident shall be the highest point value assigned to any single violation. The following violations shall be assigned the point value indicated: (1) Article 220 of the Penal Law (Controlled Substances Offenses): six points. (2) Article 2212 of the Penal Law (Offenses Involving Marihuana Cannabis): six Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. points. (3) Article 225 of the Penal Law (Gambling Offenses): six points. (4) Article 230 of the Penal Law (Prostitution Offenses): six points. (5) Sections 165.40, 165.45, 165.50, 165.52 and 165.54 of the Penal Law (Criminal possession of stolen property): six points. (6) Sections 65 or 82 of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law: six points. (7) Article 265 of the Penal Law (Firearms and Other Dangerous Weapons): six points. (8) Sections 260.20 and 260.21 of the Penal Law (Unlawfully dealing with a child): six points. (9) Article 263 of the Penal Law (Sexual Performance by a Child): six points. (10) Section 415-a of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (Vehicle dismantlers and other persons engaged in the transfer or disposal of junk and salvage vehicles): four points. (11) Section 175.10 of the Penal Law (Falsifying business records): four points. (12) Sections 170.65 and 170.70 of the Penal Law (Forgery of and illegal possession of a vehicle identification number): four points. (13) Possession, use, sale, or offer for sale, of any alcoholic beverage in violation of Article 18 of the Tax Law, or of any cigarette or tobacco products in violation of Article 20 of the Tax Law: four points. (14) Article 178 of the Penal Law (Criminal Diversion of Prescription Medications and Prescriptions): four points. (15) Section 147 of the Social Services Law (Food Stamp Program fraud Misuse of food stamps, food stamp program coupons, authorization cards and electronic access devices): four points. (16) Operating a business during hours which the business is required to be closed pursuant to Chapter 375 (Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance) of the Code of the City of Albany: four points. (17) Article V (Unnecessary and Unusual Noises) of Chapter 255 (Peace and Good Order) of the Code of the City of Albany: one point. B. For purposes of this article, a conviction for an offense in a court of competent jurisdiction Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. or an administrative bureau shall not be required. Instead, the City shall prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the violations have occurred. However, a conviction as defined and applied in accordance with the provisions of Section 1.20 of the Criminal Procedure Law, in any court of competent jurisdiction, shall constitute conclusive proof of a violation. Conviction of an attempt to commit a violation of any of the specified provisions shall be considered a conviction for a violation of the specified provision. Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 7TH DAY OF JUNE, 2024 ___________________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Bryan Jimenez, Senior Legislative Aide Jake Eisland, Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: May 31, 2024 Sponsor: Council Member Keegan ORDINANCE 19.62.24 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VIII (PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT) OF CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CORRECTING DEFINITIONS TO MATCH STATE LAW GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To adjust citations within the code of the City of Albany to better reflect the titles of chapters in New York State law. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW When New York State reformed cannabis/marihuana law, the relevant article changed from 221 (Marihuana Offenses) to 222 (Cannabis). This legislation corrects the citation to reference the proper section of state law and takes the opportunity to correct the names of other citations. FISCAL IMPACT None. Council Members Anane, Adams, Johnson, Keegan, Love, Robinson and Romero introduced the following: ORDINANCE 27.91.24 (As Amended 12/16/2024) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (CITY OF ALBANY UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO INCENTIVIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF AFFORDABLE AND INCLUSIONARY HOUSING The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Subsection 5 (Incentives and affordable housing requirements) of Section 375- 401 (Dimensional standards) of Article IV (Development Standards) of Chapter 375 (Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is amended to read as follows: (5) Incentives and affordable housing requirements. The following incentives apply to new development and redevelopment in the R-M residential, mixed-use, and special purpose zoning districts. Inclusion of the following types of building or site features will enable the applicant to vary the dimensional standards otherwise applicable to the project as described in this § 375-401(5). Only one of these incentives may be used on a single lot or parcel. (a) Energy efficient development. New development of a principal building that is registered, designed, and documented for a LEED Platinum or LEED Gold certification, or equivalent as determined by the Chief Planning Official, shall receive the following benefits. (i) The project may increase the maximum impervious lot coverage by 20%; and (ii) The project may increase the maximum height of any principal building (or part of a principal building) located more than 100 feet from a residential zoning district other than the R-M District by one story. (b) Affordable housing incentive. New residential or mixed-use development of a site in which at least 20% of all new dwelling units are rent or deed restricted so that they are affordable to households earning no more than 80% of the area median household income for the City of Albany shall receive the following benefits: (i) The minimum number of off-street parking required by § 375-405 shall may be reduced by 20% 100%; and (ii) The project may increase the maximum height of any principal building (or part of a principal building) located more than 100 feet from a residential zoning district other than the R-M District by one story. (iii) In any permitted three-or-more unit dwelling, a development shall be allowed to exceed the maximum number of dwelling units otherwise permitted by the Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance, but in no event by more than 20%. Section 2. Subsection (3) of Section 375-505 (Specific Procedures) of Chapter 375 of the Code of the City of Albany is amended to read as follows: (3) Development plan review. (a) Applicability. The development plan review procedures and standards in this § 375- 505(3) shall apply to any development plan associated with the following: (i) Major development plan review. The following development activities shall constitute a major development: A. Civic and institutional, commercial, and industrial dDevelopment involving construction of a new building, or buildings, with 10,000 square feet or more of cumulative gross floor area on any single or contiguous lots. B. Residential development involving construction of a new building which contains more than four dwelling units within a single lot or parcel. C. Residential development containing more than four units in non-single-unit structures on contiguous or adjacent lots that have previously been subdivided. B. An addition to, or expansion of, an existing multi-unit, group living, nonresidential, mixed-use or special purpose use that will increase the ground floor area by more than 10,000 square feet of gross floor area. C. Conversion of an existing residential structure to a nonresidential or institutional use (excepting the establishment of a home occupation). D. Conversion of an existing nonresidential structure to a residential use containing 50 or more dwelling units in the MU-DT Zoning District, or 20 or more dwelling units in any other zoning district. E. New surface parking lots with 10 or more parking spaces, or expansion of any existing parking area by 10 or more parking spaces. F. A change of use in the MU-CU or MU-CH District on a lot containing 20,000 square feet or more of lot area. G. A change of use in the MU-NE or MU-NC District on a lot of 10,000 square feet or more of lot area. H. Any land use, structure, or activity in the Normans Kill Overlay (NK-O) Zoning District that is anticipated or could result in the disturbance of more than 10,000 square feet of surface land area or excavation of more than 100 cubic yards of dirt or fill. I. Any contiguous area of land in excess of one acre where more than 50% of the existing trees or vegetation are proposed for clear-cutting or removal over a period of five or fewer years. J. A subdivision of land that will create five or more new lots, or for which and for which new public infrastructure is required to be constructed (in addition to utility connections from new lots to existing utility lines). K. Construction of a new principal structure on lands previously platted as part of a cluster subdivision, or the resubdivision of lands platted as part of a cluster subdivision in order to facilitate the construction of a new principal structure. (ii) Minor development plan review. The following development activities shall constitute a minor development: A. Civic and institutional, commercial, and industrial dDevelopment involving construction of a new building with less than 10,000 square feet of cumulative gross floor area. B. Residential or mixed-use development involving construction of a new building that contains four or fewer dwelling units within a single lot or parcel qualifying under the affordable housing incentives of section 375-401(5)(b). C. An addition to, or expansion of, an existing multi-unit, group living, nonresidential, mixed-use or special purpose use that will increase the ground floor area by between 1,000 and 10,000 square feet of gross floor area. D. Conversion of an existing nonresidential structure to a residential use containing between 20 and 49 dwelling units in the MU-DT Zoning District, or between five and 19 dwelling units in any other zoning district qualifying under the affordable housing incentives of section 375-401(5)(b). E. New surface parking lots having fewer than 10 parking spaces or expansion of any existing parking area that would add between five and nine parking spaces. F. A change of use in the MU-CU or MU-CH District on a lot containing between 10,000 and 20,000 square feet of lot area. G. A change of use in the MU-NE or MU-NC District on a lot containing between 5,000 and 10,000 square feet of lot area. H. Any expansion or substantial renovation of a use in the vehicles and equipment use category not subject to a major development plan review. I. Demolition of principal structures located within the I-2 Zoning District and containing less than 20,000 square feet of gross floor area. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 16th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2024 ________________________________ Corporation Counsel To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Bryan Jimenez, Senior Legislative Aide Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: August 22, 2024 Sponsor: Council Member Anane ORDINANCE 27.91.24 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (CITY OF ALBANY UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO INCENTIVIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF AFFORDABLE AND INCLUSIONARY HOUSING GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This ordinance seeks to increase the number of potential beneficiaries of the USDO's affordable housing incentive by removing certain restrictions to its use and reducing the number of required off-street parking. This would allow smaller-scale developers to provide smaller scale affordable housing in a greater number of areas in the city, promoting inclusive housing. Additionally, changes would be made to ease the review process for certain projects which see Department of Planning and Development review. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND CHANGE TO EXISITING LAW In order to effect a change to the USDO, an ordinance would be required alongside all requisite reviews and public hearings. FISCAL IMPACT None. Council Member Romero introduced the following: RESOLUTION 138.122.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING ITSELF LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF THE WASHINGTON PARK PLAYGROUND PROJECT AND ISSUING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WHEREAS, on July 15, 2024, by Resolution 76.72.24R, the Common Council declared its intent to act as Lead Agency for the State Environmental Quality Act (“SEQRA”) review of the Washington Park Pool Project, and determined by that same resolution that the Project is a Type I action under SEQRA; and WHEREAS, the Common Council identified the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation as interested agencies and informed each of its intent to act as Lead Agency, and none expressed any opposition thereto; and WHEREAS, the Common Council has reviewed parts 1, 2, and 3 of the Full Environmental Assessment Form for the Project, prepared by the Director of Infrastructure Management; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany does hereby declare itself Lead Agency for this Action; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, having thoroughly analyzed and reviewed the above- referenced Full Environmental Assessment Form in its entirety, the Common Council determines and declares that the Washington Park Playground Project will not have a negative impact on the environment. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: December 6, 2024 Sponsor: Council Member Romero RESOLUTION 138.122.24R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING ITSELF LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF THE WASHINGTON PARK PLAYGROUND PROJECT AND ISSUING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The City is required by the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) to consider the potential environmental impacts of its project to replace the Washington Park Playground. The Common Council set this process in motion by declaring, by Resolution 76.72.24R, passed at the July 15, 2024 Council meeting, that the Project was a SEQRA Type I Action, and that the Council intended to act as lead agency for the review. Having now reviewed the completed Full Environmental Assessment Form (included herewith) and solicited input from all involved agencies as required by SEQRA, the Council, by this resolution, declares itself to be lead agency and declares that the pool project will have no negative impact on the environment. Note that this Corporation Counsel’s Office has sought approval from the two agencies interested in the Project – NYSDEC and OPRHP – for the Council to act as Lead Agency. The interested agencies have either 30 days to accept or object to the Council’s intent to act as Lead Agency. If they do not respond within 30 days, they are deemed to have accepted. At the time this resolution is being introduced, the agencies have not yet responded, but the 30-day period has not yet elapsed. If the agencies asset to the Council acting as Lead Agency, the Council can act on the resolution once both agencies have consented. If the agencies do not respond, the Council will have to wait until after the 30-day period has elapsed to pass the resolution. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW This resolution formally expresses the Council’s determinations that 1) it is the lead agency for the SEQRA review of this action, and 2) that the action will not have a negative impact on the environment, as required by SEQRA. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact from this resolution.