1. Active Calendar 1.I. Active Calendar For 012022 Documents: ACTIVE CALENDAR JANUARY 20 2022.PDF 2. Supporting Legislation 2.I. Supporting Legislation For 012022 Documents: JANUARY 20 2022.PDF 3. Minutes 4. Majority Consent (MC) 5. Supporting Document 6. Written Comment 7. Amended Legislation 8. Meeting Agenda 8.I. Agenda For 012022 Documents: 22 AGENDA 0122.PDF Albany Common Council Active Calendar Page 1 of 1 Meeting of Thursday, January 20, 2022 (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 Ordinances Held (b) 1.11.22 1 Finance AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $500,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (TRAFFIC ENGINEERING – TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT – RADIO COMMUNICATIONS UPGRADES) Resolution Held (b) 1.11.22R 1 Finance Resolution Held (b) (a) Pending Discussions at Caucus on Wednesday, Janaury 12, 2022 @5:30pm VIA ZOOM (b) Pending discussions at Finance Committee Meetings, Janaury 12, 2022 @ 6:30pm or directly after caucus VIA Zooom (1/07/2021) COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY SUPPORT LEGISLATION JANUARY 20, 2022 RESOLUTIONS 4.12.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AMENDING THE CITY OF ALBANY CAPITAL RESOURCE CORPORATION’S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUATION OF THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CAPITAL RESOURCE CORPORATION TO ISSUE OBLIGATIONS TO FINANCE PROJECTS TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY THE CORPORATION 5.12.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO AN ADJUSTMENT IN SALARY FOR CERTAIN BLUE COLLAR UNION POSITIONS IN THE 2022 BUDGET Council Member Balarin on behalf of the Planning, Economic Development, and Land Use Committee introduced the following: Resolution 4.12.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AMENDING THE CITY OF ALBANY CAPITAL RESOURCE CORPORATION’S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUATION OF THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CAPITAL RESOURCE CORPORATION TO ISSUE OBLIGATIONS TO FINANCE PROJECTS TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY THE CORPORATION WHEREAS, on January 31, 2008, Section 854 of the General Municipal Law, commonly referred to as the Civic Facilities Legislation, expired, leaving industrial development agencies unable to provide financial assistance to projects owned or operated by not-for-profit corporations (hereinafter referred to as “Civic Facility Projects”); and WHEREAS, the City of Albany Common Council acknowledged that the ability to finance Civic Facility Projects with tax-exempt bonds had been a very important tool for the City of Albany Industrial Development Agency (the “Agency”), as the Civic Facilities Projects undertaken by the Agency have increased employment opportunities for residents of the City of Albany and allowed local not-for-profit corporations to upgrade their facilities at the lowest possible cost; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany Common Council authorized the Agency to form the City of Albany Capital Resource Corporation (“CRC”) in accordance with Section 1411 of the New York State Not-For-Profit Corporation Law (the “NFPCL”) by resolution at the public meeting held on March 15, 2010; and WHEREAS, since the creation of the CRC in 2010 the CRC has assisted not-for-profit corporations with projects that have furthered its stated goals, such as: (1) relieving and reducing unemployment, (2) promoting and providing for additional and maximum employment, (3) bettering and maintaining job opportunities, (4) instructing or training individuals to improve or develop their capabilities for such jobs, (5) carrying on scientific research for the purpose of aiding a community or geographical area by attracting new industry in the community or area, and (6) lessening the burdens of government and acting in the public interest; and WHEREAS, the Common Council recognizes the benefits the CRC has been able to foster in the City of Albany since its creation; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Albany Common Council consents to the amendment of CRC’s certificate of incorporation authorizing the continuation of the authority of the CRC to issue obligations to finance projects to be undertaken by the CRC in accordance with Section 1411 of the NFPCL for an additional two years, expiring on April 12, 2024; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that paragraph Seventeenth of the Certificate of Incorporation of the CRC shall be amended and such paragraph shall read as follows: “SEVENTEENTH: Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the authority of the Corporation to issue Obligations to finance projects to be undertaken by the Corporation shall expire on April 12, 2024, subject to the determination by the Common Council to extend such authority by resolution duly adopted by the Common Council.” and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: January 4, 2022 Sponsor: Council Member Balarin on behalf of the Planning, Economic Development, and Land Use Committee RESOLUTION NUMBER 4.12.22R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AMENDING THE CITY OF ALBANY CAPITAL RESOURCE CORPORATION’S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUATION OF THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CAPITAL RESOURCE CORPORATION TO ISSUE OBLIGATIONS TO FINANCE PROJECTS TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY THE CORPORATION GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION To continue for at least another two years the CRC’s authorization to issue obligations to provide financial assistance to projects owned or operated by not-for-profit corporations. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The resolution originally passed by the Council in 2010 placed an expiration date of April 15, 2012 on the CRC. The Council previously passed resolutions in 2012, 2014, 2018, and 2020 extending the expiration date to, most recently, April 15, 2022. This resolution will again extend the CRC’s authority to issue obligations to finance projects to be undertaken by not-for-profit corporations, for another two years, until April 12, 2024. EXPLAINATION OF DEADLINE OR REQUESTED TIME FRAME FOR PASSAGE The Current CRC authorization is set to expire on April 15, 2022. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None, as this legislation simply continues the authorization of the CRC as it already exists. Council Member Frederick, on behalf of the Committee on Finance, Assessment, and Taxation introduced the following: Resolution Number 5.12.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO AN ADJUSTMENT IN SALARY FOR CERTAIN BLUE COLLAR UNION POSITIONS FOR THE 2022 BUDGET WHEREAS, section 603(D)(b) of the Charter of the City of Albany dictates that any transfer of budgeted funds that affects a salary rate or salary total occurs outside of those described in the duly adopted budget requires the approval of the Common Council; and WHEREAS, the Acting Budget Director has requested adjustments in salary for Blue Collar Union positions; and WHEREAS, the requested changes are reflected in the following charts: [FIGURES TO BE ADDED BY AMENDMENT ONCE AVAILABLE] NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany consents to the transfer of funds affecting salary totals for Blue Collar Union positions for the 2022 budget year. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: January 7, 2022 Sponsor: Frederick o/b/o Finance RESOLUTION 5.12.22R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO AN ADJUSTMENT IN SALARY FOR CERTAIN BLUE COLLAR UNION POSITIONS FOR THE 2022 BUDGET GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION These changes are to reflect certain salary adjustments not reflected in the 2022 proposed budget book. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Pursuant to the City Charter the Council must consent to the transfer of funds that affect salary totals which occur outside of the Budget process. Note that Budget and Payroll will provide final numbers for these salary changes as soon as possible. FISCAL IMPACT To be determined. AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL Thursday, January 20, 2022 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 remotely pursuant to the legislation signed on September 2, 2021 by Governor Hochul allowing municipalities to resume remote meetings until it is revoked. If the permitting legislation is revoked, modified or expires then the meeting will be conducted in person. It will be 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 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/20 ORDINANCES HELD 1. Finance Ordinance 1.11.22 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $500,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (TRAFFIC ENGINEERING – TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT – RADIO COMMUNICATIONS UPGRADES) * Referred to Finances, Assessment, & Taxation Committee* RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED 4.12.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AMENDING THE CITY OF ALBANY CAPITAL RESOURCE CORPORATION’S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUATION OF THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CAPITAL RESOURCE CORPORATION TO ISSUE OBLIGATIONS TO FINANCE PROJECTS TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY THE CORPORATION 5.12.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO AN ADJUSTMENT IN SALARY FOR CERTAIN BLUE COLLAR UNION POSITIONS IN THE 2022 BUDGET RESOLUTIONS HELD 1. Finance Resolution 1.11.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO AN ADJUSTMENT IN SALARY FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS FOR THE 2022 BUDGET * Referred to Finances, Assessment, & Taxation Committee* 2. Finance Resolution 2.11.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO AN ADJUSTMENT IN SALARY FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS FOR THE 2022 BUDGET * Referred to Finances, Assessment, & Taxation Committee*