1. Active Calendar 1.I. February 5, 2024 | Active Calendar Documents: ACTIVE CALENDAR FEB 5 2024.PDF 2. Supporting Legislation 2.I. February 5, 2024 | Supporting Legislation Documents: FEBRUARY 5, 2024.PDF 2.II. February 5, 2024 | Active Legislation Documents: 240205 ACTIVE LEGISLATION.PDF 2.III. Ordinance 32.81.23 (Balarin) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 375-405 (PARKING AND LOADING) OF CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REQUIRING OFF-SITE PARKING FOR THE DURATION OF A PROJECT Documents: ORDINANCE 32.81.23 (PLANNING) AMENDING SECTION 375-405 (PARKING AND LOADING) OF CHAPTER 375 IN RELATION TO REQUIRING OFF-SITE PARKING.PDF 2.IV. Ordinance 76.122.23 (Frederick) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF PARCEL KNOWN AS 280 MOUNT HOPE DRIVE FROM MIXED USE CAMPUS/INSTITUTIONAL (MU-CI) TO MIXED USE-COMMUNITY HIGHWAY (MU-CH) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY Documents: ORDINANCE 76.122.23 (FREDERICK) AMENDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF PARCEL KNOWN AS 280 MOUNT HOPE DRIVE FROM MU-CI TO MU-CH.PDF 3. Minutes 4. Majority Consent (MC) 5. Supporting Document 6. Written Comment 7. Amended Legislation 8. Meeting Agenda 8.I. 8. Meeting Agenda 8.I. February 5, 2024 | Agenda Documents: 24 AGENDA 0205.PDF Page 1 of 1 Albany Common Council Active Calendar Meeting of Monday, February 5th, 2024 (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 32.81.23 8 Balarin, on behalf AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 375- Held (a) of Planning, 405 (PARKING AND LOADING) OF Economic CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE Development and DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE Land Use CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REQUIRING OFF-SITE PARKING FOR THE DURATION OF A PROJECT Resolutions 12.21.24R 2 Anane A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON Introduced COUNCIL HONORING BLACK HISTORY (a) MONTH AND THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF AFRICAN AMERICANS AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO RAISE THE PAN-AFRICAN FLAG ON CITY HALL ANNUALLY IN SOLIDARITY Resolutions 4.11.24R 5 Johnson A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND Held (a) (MC) LEGACY OF HERMAN M. COCKFIELD AND RENAMING A PORTION OF WESTERLO STREET IN HIS HONOR (a) Pending Discussion at Caucus on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 @ 5:30pm, IN PERSON in the Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall (1/26/2024) COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY SUPPORT LEGISLATION FEBRUARY 5, 2024 ORDINANCES 2.21.24 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ARTICLE I (TAXICABS) OF CHAPTER 353 (VEHICLES FOR HIRE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY 3.21.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN REALTION TO SMOKE OR VAPE SHOPS 4.21.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 1 (REMOVAL OF GARBAGE) OF CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE FINE STRUCTURE FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE SAID ARTICLE RESOLUTIONS 11.21.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ADOPTING THE PRO-HOUSING COMMUNITIES PLEDGE 12.21.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING BLACK HISTORY MONTH AND THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF AFRICAN AMERICANS AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO RAISE THE PAN-AFRICAN FLAG ON CITY HALL ANNUALLY IN SOLIDARITY 13.21.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF BLANCHE KING AND RENAMING A PORTION OF SOUTH SWAN STREET IN HER HONOR 14.21.24R A RESOULTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SALVATORE “SAL” TARZIA AND RENAMING A PORTION OF BEAVER STREET IN HIS HONOR 15.21.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF CHRISTOPHER BURKE TO THE ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Council Member Farrell, on behalf of the Committee on Law, Buildings, and Code Enforcement, introduced the following: ORDINANCE 2.21.24 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ARTICLE I (TAXICABS) OF CHAPTER 353 (VEHICLES FOR HIRE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Article I (Taxicabs) of Chapter 353 (Vehicles for Hire) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby repealed in its entirety and replaced by the following: Article I (Reserved) § 353-1 through § 353-13. (Reserved) Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 25TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2024 _____________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: January 22, 2024 Sponsor: Council Member Farrell, on behalf of the Law Committee ORDINANCE 2.21.24 TITLE AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ARTICLE I (TAXICABS) OF CHAPTER 353 (VEHICLES FOR HIRE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The arrival of rideshare services such as Uber in Lyft in the area occasioned great change in the local taxicab industry. First, many of the taxi operators moved their operations out of the City of Albany. It thus became difficult for local law enforcement to track which cabs were subject to the City’s licensing requirements. Moreover, there has been a marked decrease in applications for hack licenses. Based on the combination of these factors, together with limited City resources to enforce the licensing scheme the City stopped issuing and requiring licenses or medallions toward the end of 2020. This ordinance repeals legislation which has become unworkable and unnecessary. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW This ordinance repeals the “Taxicabs” article of the City Code, which contained a requirement for taxicab operators within the City to obtain medallions, and laid out the conditions for obtaining such licenses. The article is being repealed because the scheme has become unworkable and unnecessary. FISCAL IMPACT None, as the City has neither charged nor collected the fees and penalties described in this Article since 2020. Council Members Anane, Balarin, and Clarke introduced the following: ORDINANCE 3.21.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO SMOKE OR VAPE SHOPS The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Section 375-302 (Permitted Use Table) of Article III (Use Regulations) of Chapter 375 (Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: Table 375.302.1 Permitted Use Table P=Permitted Use | C=Conditional Use | A=Accessory Use | T=Temporary Use Special Residential Mixed-Use Purpose Use-Specific MU-FW Zoning District Standard in MU-FM MU-NC MU-CU MU-CH MU-NE MU-FC MU-DT MU-FS MU-CI R-1M R-1L R-M R-V R-T R-2 LC I-1 I-2 Article III LAND USE CATEGORY COMMERCIAL USES Retail § 375- Adult retail C C P 303(4)(f)(i) P[5] P[6][7] § 375- Cannabis dispensary C P P P P P P P A A 303(4)(f)(ii) Controlled substance C C C C P P § 375- dispensary 303(4)(f)(iii) § 375- Convenience retail P[5 P P P P P P P P[6][7] P 303(4)(f)(iv) § 375- General retail C P[5 P P P P P P P P[6][7] A 303(4)(f)(v) P[5] P[6][7] § 375- Smoke or vape shop C P P P P P P P A 303(4)(f)(vi) § 375- 303(4)(f)(vi) Specialty retail P[1] P[1] P[1] P[4] P[5] P P P P P P P P[6][7] A § 375- 303(4)(f)(vii) § 375- 303(4)(f)(vii) Supermarket P P P C P P P P[6][7] P § 375- 303(4)(f)(viii) Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Section 2. Subparagraph viii (Smoke or vape shop) of paragraph f (Retail) of subsection 4 (Commercial Uses) of section 375-303 (Use-specific standards) of article III (Use Regulations) of Chapter 375 (Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is added as follows: (vi) Smoke or vape shop. A. No smoke or vape shop use shall be located within 1,000 feet of smoke or vape shop use. (vi) (vii) Specialty retail (vii) (viii) Supermarket Section 3. Paragraph c (Minimum required and maximum parking allowed) of Subsection 2 (Off-street parking requirement) of Section 375-405 (Parking and loading) 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 added as follows: (c) Minimum required and maximum parking allowed. (i) In all zoning districts, off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Table 375.405.1, Minimum and Maximum Off-Street Parking, as adjusted by other provisions of this USDO. Table 375.405.1 Minimum and Maximum Off-Street Parking GFA = Gross Floor Area; NLA = Net Leasable Area Minimum Number of Spaces Maximum Number of Spaces Land Use Category Required Allowed COMMERCIAL USES Retail General retail 1 per 400 square feet NLA 1 per 350 square feet NLA Specialty retail 1 per 400 square feet NLA 1 per 350 square feet NLA Adult retail 1 per 300 square feet NLA 1 per 250 square feet NLA Cannabis dispensary 1 per 400 square feet NLA 1 per 350 square feet NLA Controlled substance 1 per 300 square feet NLA 1 per 250 square feet NLA dispensary Convenience retail 1 per 300 square feet NLA 1 per 250 square feet NLA Smoke or vape shop 1 per 400 square feet NLA 1 per 350 square feet NLA Supermarket 1 per 300 square feet NLA 1 per 250 square feet NLA Section 4. Section 375-602 (Definitions) of Article VI (Rules of Construction; Definitions) of Chapter 375 (Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended by adding a new definition, to be inserted into the section in its proper alphabetical place, to read as follows: Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. SMOKE OR VAPE SHOP An establishment where 20% or more of the retail area is dedicated to display, sale, distribution, delivery, offering, furnishing, or marketing of tobacco, tobacco products, or tobacco paraphernalia, electronic smoking devices, liquid nicotine containers or vapor product, including providing an area for smoking tobacco products. Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 25TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2024 ________________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From; Brett Williams, Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: January 24, 2024 Sponsor: Council Members Anane, Balarin, and Clarke ORDINANCE 3.21.24 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO SMOKE OR VAPE SHOPS GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This ordinance clarifies certain ambiguities present in the USDO as to how smoke shops, vape shops, tobacco or vape consumption businesses and other retail businesses primarily engaged in the sale of smoking and tobacco products should be classified and regulated. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND CHANGES TO EXISITING LAW The legalization of cannabis at the state level has led to an influx of smoke shops, vape shops, tobacco or vape consumption businesses and other retail businesses primarily engaged in the sale of smoking and tobacco products, and tobacco or cannabis paraphernalia throughout the City. While considerable licensing requirements exist, and many zoning functions preempted, under New York State Law regarding cannabis uses, no such state-wide authority exists which regulates smoke shops, vape shops and tobacco or vape consumption businesses. TIME FRAME FOR PASSAGE Applications for smoke or vape shops will be delayed until such time that the USDO is amended. Accordingly, it is recommended that the proposed amendments be considered as expeditiously as is practicable. FISCAL IMPACTS Unknown. Council Member Flynn introduced the following: 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 The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Section 313-7 (Penalties for offenses) of Article I (Removal of Garbage) of Chapter 313 (Solid Waste) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby by amended to read as follows: § 313-7. Penalties for offenses. A. Any person, firm, partnership, corporation or other entity who or which shall knowingly and willingly violate or assist in the violation of the provisions of this article, or who or which fails to comply with a lawful directive from the Commissioner of General Services concerning the provisions of this article, shall be guilty of a violation subject to a fine not to exceed $325, imprisonment, or both, for each such offense together with any and all costs of the Department of General Services in correcting or abating said violation, including all associated court costs. punishable by a fine of $100 for the first offense. The fine for each subsequent offense shall increase by $250 but may not exceed a total of$1,000, when combined with all costs the Department of General Services shall incur in correcting or abating said violation, including all associated court costs. B. Additionally, containers that are in a dilapidated or unsanitary condition, are oversized or otherwise do not conform to the requirements set forth herein shall be removed by the Department of General Services upon the violator's failure, along with a written notice, to do so. C. In determining violations concerning multiple dwellings, the Commissioner of General Services shall have the power, discretion and duty, after due investigation, to apportion liability between and/or among the property owner and residents responsible therefor. D. Health and safety violation put the general public at risk; therefore, no prior notice will be given. The owner of the property shall remain subject to the penalties contained in Subsection A of this section. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 26TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2024 ____________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Jake Eisland, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: January 26, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Flynn ORDINANCE 4.21.24 TITLE 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 GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To update the penalties to be in line with other penalties related to solid waste. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND CHANGES TO EXISTING LAW This legislation will increase the consistency of fees related to Solid Waste, streamlining the work of DGS and standardizing the penalty for easier compliance. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Anane introduced the following: RESOLUTION NUMBER 11.21.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ADOPTING THE PRO- HOUSING COMMUNITIES PLEDGE WHEREAS, the City of Albany believes that the lack of housing for New York residents of all ages and income levels negatively impacts the future of New York State’s economic growth and community well-being; and WHEREAS, the housing crisis has negative effects at regional and local levels, and this Council believes that every community must do their part to contribute to housing growth and benefit from the positive impacts a healthy housing market brings to communities; and WHEREAS, supporting housing production of all kinds in our community will bring multiple benefits, including increasing housing access and choices for current and future residents, providing integrated accessible housing options that meet the needs of people with sensory and mobility disabilities, bringing economic opportunities and vitality to our communities, and allowing workers at all levels to improve their quality of life through living closer to their employment opportunities; and WHEREAS, evidences shows that infill development, which reduces sprawl and supports walkable communities, has significant environmental and public health benefits; and WHEREAS, affirmatively furthering fair housing and reducing segregation is not only required by law, but is essential for keeping our community strong and vibrant; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Albany, in order to take positive steps to alleviate the housing crisis, adopts the Pro-Housing Communities pledge, which will have us endeavor to take the following important steps: 1. Streamlining permitting for multifamily housing, affordable housing, accessible housing, accessory dwelling units, and supportive housing; 2. Adopting policies that affirmatively further fair housing; 3. Incorporating regional housing needs into planning decisions; 4. Increasing development capacity for residential uses; 5. Enacting policies that encourage a broad range of housing development, including multifamily housing, affordable housing, accessible housing, accessory dwelling units, and supportive housing. To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Jake Eisland, Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: January 25, 2024 Sponsors: Council Member Anane RESOLUTION NUMBER 11.21.24R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ADOPTING THE PRO-HOUSING COMMUNITIES PLEDGE GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To declare Albany as a Pro-Housing municipality. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Members Anane, Adams, Balarin, Clarke, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Johnson, Keegan, Kimbrough, Love, Robinson, Romero, and Zamer, with the Support of Council President Ellis introduced the following: RESOLUTION NUMBER 12.21.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING BLACK HISTORY MONTH AND THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF AFRICAN AMERICANS AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO RAISE THE PAN-AFRICAN FLAG ON CITY HALL ANNUALLY IN SOLIDARITY WHEREAS, the origin of Black History Month began in 1926, over half a century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States, growing out of “Negro History Week,” the creation of noted historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans; and WHEREAS, many African Americans lived, toiled, and died in obscurity, never achieving the recognition they deserved, and yet paved the way for future generations to succeed; and WHEREAS, the celebration was born of a need to both highlight the important roles that African Americans have played in shaping American history and acknowledge the sacrifices and struggles of African Americans in the ongoing fights for civil rights, equality, justice, and racial justice; and WHEREAS, with the Civil Rights Movement and a growing awareness of Black identity, Black History Month or National African American History Month evolved to an annual celebration encouraging all Americans to educate themselves about the rich history and contributions of African Americans as artists, scientists, educators, business people, thinkers, faith leaders, athletes, and governmental representatives—roles that reflect the diversity and distinction of the United States; and WHEREAS, the Pan-African flag was designed to represent people of the African diaspora with its symbolism—red for both the blood shed by Africans who died in their fight for liberation and the shared blood of the African people, black for Black people, and green for growth and the natural fertility of Africa—and to symbolize Black freedom; and WHEREAS, of its nearly 101,000 residents, 27.9% of the City’s residents are African American; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany does hereby adopt this resolution honoring Black History Month and the contributions of African-Americans; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of Albany shall raise the Pan-African flag on City Hall each February in solidarity and in recognition of Black History Month. To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Bryan Jimenez, Senior Legislative Aide Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: January 25, 2024 Sponsors: Council Members Adams, Anane, Balarin, Clarke, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Johnson, Keegan, Kimbrough, Love, Robinson, Romero, and Zamer, with the Support of Council President Ellis RESOLUTION NUMBER 12.21.24R TITLE A RESOLUTION HONORING BLACK HISTORY MONTH AND THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF AFRICAN AMERICANS AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO RAISE THE PAN- AFRICAN FLAG ON CITY HALL ANNUALLY IN SOLIDARITY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To honor Black History Month and the contributions of African Americans and to direct the Mayor to raise the Pan-African Flag on City Hall annually in solidarity. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Love introduced the following: RESOLUTION 13.21.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF BLANCHE KING AND RENAMING A PORTION OF SOUTH SWAN STREET IN HER HONOR WHEREAS, Blanche King moved to Albany, New York in 1945 from Halifax, Virginia with her husband, Alfonso King, and two small children, James and Zan. She chose to raise her family in Albany in search of more opportunity; and WHEREAS, she later had five more children – Norma, Tommy, Robert, David, and Carolyn. Blanche enjoyed rearing her children and it was important to her to pass on to her children the importance of education and hard work; and WHEREAS, using the skills she learned in business school, Blanche worked at various locations throughout the Capital District, including Albany Felt Company, Kovar’s Women’s Wearing Apparel Shop, Softball Factory, and as a personal assistant to the owner of Grand Cash Market and the Ten Eyck Hotel – leading to “Ten Eyck” becoming a nickname her children affectionately called her; and WHEREAS, Blanche loved the Arbor Hill neighborhood, residing at multiple locations throughout her life in Albany and eventually establishing her business, B&K Variety Store, on the corner of Clinton Avenue and North Swan Street; and WHEREAS, the store was the catalyst for putting her children through school, was a place for her grandchildren to go after school, and was a community store that provided families with quality brands found in grocery store; and WHEREAS, B&K Variety Store was known for having the coldest beer in the Capital District, penny candy, hot sandwiches, pickles, pickled sausages, and pickled pig feet. She would also obtain additional food items from vendors to donate to the community for their events; and WHEREAS, for 46 years, from 1967 to 2013, B&K Variety Store served countless families; and WHEREAS, Blanche King’s greatest joy were the families within the community and teaching her kids, and later grandkids, the importance of entrepreneurship and love of your community; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany honors the life and enduring legacy of Blanche King by renaming the portion of South Swan Street between Orange Street and Clinton Avenue – in the heart of the neighborhood where she was a pillar to the community for many years – in her honor; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council directs that two signs shall be produced reading “Blanche King Way” which shall be placed in consultation with the Division of Traffic Engineering. To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Juliette Geraghty, Junior Legislative Aide Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: January 24, 2024 Sponsor: Council Member Love RESOLUTION 13.21.24R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF BLANCHE KING AND RENAMING A PORTION OF SOUTH SWAN STREET IN HER HONOR GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This resolution officially recognizes the life, legacy, and contributions to the City of Albany made by Blanche King and directs the creation of honorary street signs at the proposed locations. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Per Code § 323-63.2 (B), the Council shall effectuate honorary street renamings “through the adoption of a resolution of the Common Council.” FISCAL IMPACT None. MAP OF PROPOSED HONORARY STREET SIGNS Council Member Love introduced the following: RESOLUTION 14.21.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SALVATORE “SAL” TARZIA AND RENAMING A PORTION OF BEAVER STREET IN HIS HONOR WHEREAS, Salvatore was born on May 18, 1943 in Grotteria (Reggio Calabria), Italy to the late Domenico and Angela Tarzia; and WHEREAS, Sal moved from Italy to Albany on September 4, 1967 and immediately started working at his father’s restaurant, Bella Napoli. He worked there for many years alongside his father, his Uncle Rocco, and his Aunt Mary; and WHEREAS, in 1980 he opened his own restaurant next door to Bella Napoli at 89 Beaver Street in the shadow of the Empire State Plaza and Albany’s Italian “Neighborhood That Disappeared;” and WHEREAS, over the next forty years Amo La Bella New York was the backdrop for generations of families to celebrate life, death, personal achievements, or just to get the best authentic Italian meal in the region at a good price; and WHEREAS, Amo La Bella was a favorite hangout for numerous state legislators, elected officials, and governors. If you wanted to talk politics, you came to Amo La Bella to speak with Sal – when you were in his restaurant, he treated you like family; and WHEREAS, every day he would go to his favorite Italian coffee shop, play cards with his friends, and watch his favorite soccer (or “football”) team, Milan, play; and WHEREAS, he was an avid horse racing fan and looked forward to the month of August when he could go up to Saratoga; and WHEREAS, Sal was a devout Catholic and attended mass at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception on Eagle Street; and WHEREAS, Amo La Bella closed in 2020 after 40 years of operation and he passed away peacefully on August 16, 2023, at the age of 80; and WHEREAS, Sal was dedicated to the City of Albany, living above the restaurant until his death. He never wanted to leave; Downtown Albany was his home and he loved it until the end; and WHEREAS, Sal was a pillar of the Albany Italian community and will be greatly missed by his Amo La Bella NY family, many friends, and customers; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany honors the life and enduring legacy of Salvatore Tarzia by renaming the portion of Beaver Street between South Pearl Street and Wendell Street – along the corridor where he dedicated so many years to Bella Napoli and Amo La Bella NY – in his honor; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council directs that two signs shall be produced reading “Salvatore Tarzia’s Way” which shall be placed in consultation with the Division of Traffic Engineering. To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Juliette Geraghty, Junior Legislative Aide Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: January 24, 2024 Sponsor: Council Member Love RESOLUTION 14.21.24R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUCNIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SALVATORE “SAL” TARZIA AND RENAMING A PORTION OF BEAVER STREET IN HIS HONOR GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This resolution officially recognizes the life, legacy, and contributions to the City of Albany made by Salvatore Tarzia and directs the creation of honorary street signs at the proposed locations. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Per Code § 323-63.2 (B), the Council shall effectuate honorary street renamings “through the adoption of a resolution of the Common Council.” FISCAL IMPACT None. MAP OF PROPOSED HONORARY STREET SIGNS Council Member Balarin, on behalf of the Committee on Planning, Economic Development, and Land Use, introduced the following: RESOLUTION 15.21.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE RE- APPOINTMENT OF CHRISTOPHER BURKE TO THE ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Albany has, pursuant to the provisions of section 1493-C of the Public Authorities Law, and article II, section 1 of the Albany Parking Authority Bylaws, re-appointed Christopher Burke to the Albany Parking Authority Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, the Common Council must consent to the Mayor’s appointments of members to the Albany Parking Authority Board of Directors under the above-referenced provisions; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany consents to the re-appointment of Christopher Burke to the Albany Parking Authority Board of Directors for a term which shall expire on January 2, 2029. To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: January 26, 2024 Sponsor: Council Member Balarin, o/b/o Planning Committee RESOLUTION 15.21.24R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE RE- APPOINTMENT OF CHRISTOPHER BURKE TO THE ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This resolution approves the appointment of Christopher Burke to a term of the Albany Parking Authority Board of Directors which will expire on January 2, 2029. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The Common Council must confirm mayoral appointments to the APA Board of Directors pursuant to Public Authorities Law § 1493-C, and APA Bylaws, Art. II, § 1. FISCAL IMPACT None. COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ACTIVE LEGISLATION PREVIOUSLY INTRODUCED LEGISLATION NOW UNDER CONSIDERATION FEBRUARY 5, 2024 ORDINANCES 32.81.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 375-405 (PARKING AND LOADING) OF CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REQUIRING OFF-SITE PARKING FOR THE DURATION OF A PROJECT RESOLUTIONS 4.11.24R A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF HERMAN M. COCKFIELD AND RENAMING A PORTION OF WESTERLO STREET IN HIS HONOR Council Member Balarin, on behalf of the Committee on Planning, Economic Development, and Land Use, introduced the following: ORDINANCE 32.81.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 375-405 (PARKING AND LOADING) OF CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REQUIRING OFF-SITE PARKING FOR THE DURATION OF A PROJECT The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Paragraph (c) (Minimum required and maximum parking allowed) of subsection (2) (Off-street parking requirement) of section 375-405 (Parking and loading) of chapter 375 (Unified Sustainable Development) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: (c) Minimum required and maximum parking allowed (i) In all zoning districts, off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Table 375.405.1, Minimum and Maximum Off-Street Parking, as adjusted by other provisions of this USDO, and such off-street parking shall remain available in such quantities as described in Table 375.405.1 for the duration of the use. Section 2. Subparagraph (iv) (Off-site parking) of paragraph (f) (Parking alternatives and adjustments) of subsection (2) (Off-street parking requirement) of section 375-405 (Parking and loading) of chapter 375 (Unified Sustainable Development) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: (iv) Off-site parking. A. Where allowed as a permitted or conditional use in Table 375.302.1 (Permitted Use Table), and as an alternative to providing on-site parking, parking spaces that are not required to be provided on-site by the Americans with Disabilities Act or state law may be provided at a location with the closest lot line being no more than 300 feet from a lot line of the property with the development or redevelopment it serves B. The off-site parking spaces shall be located with a legally compliant parking lot or garage that complies with all applicable use regulations set forth within this USDO, and such spaces shall not also be credited to another use at the proposed or another location. C. The applicant for approval of off-site parking shall provide evidence, at the Chief Planning Official’s request, that the proposed off-site parking location will remain available for the proposed parking use for a period of at least Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. two years. Nothing in this section shall be construed as abrogating the requirement for minimum parking requirements to be satisfied for the life of the project. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 26TH DAY OF JULY, 2023 _____________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Sr. Asst. Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: July 26, 2023 Sponsor: Council Member Balarin o/b/o Planning Committee ORDINANCE 32.81.23 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 375-405 (PARKING AND LOADING) OF CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REQUIRING OFF-SITE PARKING FOR THE DURATION OF A PROJECT GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To clarify that parking minimums are still in effect when construction is occurring and ensuring that projects do not lead to a lack of parking. NECESSITY FOR ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW While the USDO required parking minimums to be met to receive and renew permits, the language did not specify that those requirements must still be adhered to during construction which can reduce available parking. This legislation closes that loophole. FISCAL IMPACT None. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Member Johnson introduced the following: RESOLUTION 4.11.24R (MC) A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF HERMAN M. COCKFIELD AND RENAMING A PORTION OF WESTERLO STREET IN HIS HONOR WHEREAS, on November 14, 2014, the City of Albany lost a beloved pillar of the community when Herman M. Cockfield, Sr. passed away at the age 90; and WHEREAS, Herman was born on December 5, 1923, in Florence, South Carolina to Herman and Katherine Cockfield. He was raised in Florence and received his education there; and WHEREAS, upon graduation from high school Herman joined the United States Army where he served during World War II. Receiving many honors and citations for his service to his country, he obtained the rank of Master Sergeant and was later called again to active duty during the Korean War; and WHEREAS, after serving in the armed services, Herman attended barbering school in New York City. For over sixty years he owned and operated the renowned Three Star Barbershop in Albany, where he was an inspiration to all who came in contact with him; and WHEREAS, Herman was never a stranger to anyone and was one of the South End’s finest treasures, where he was involved in many community organizations; and WHEREAS, he was the beloved husband of Constance Fuller, who he married on December 12, 1948. His memory has been cherished by his four loving children; Herman Cockfield, Jr., of Berlin, Germany, Donna Cockfield of Albany, New York, Deborah Pendleton of Richmond, Virginia, and Kym Cockfield of Albany, New York. He was predeceased by his sister, Mary Ellen Miller and is loved by twelve grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews, and a host of devoted friends and customers; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany honors the life and enduring legacy of Herman Cockfield by renaming the portion of Westerlo Street between South Pearl Street and Trinity Place – along the corridor where he dedicated so many years to the Three Star Barbershop – in his honor; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council directs that two signs shall be produced reading “Uncle Herm’s Way,” which shall be placed in consultation with the Division of Traffic Engineering. To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Juliette Geraghty, Junior Legislative Aide Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: December 29, 2023 Sponsor: Council Member Johnson RESOLUTION 4.11.24R TITLE A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF HERMAN M. COCKFIELD AND RENAMING A PORTION OF WESTERLO STREET IN HIS HONOR GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This resolution officially recognizes the life, legacy, and contributions to the City of Albany made by Herman M. Cockfield and directs the creation of honorary street signs at the proposed locations. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Per Code § 323-63.2 (B), the Council shall effectuate honorary street renamings “through the adoption of a resolution of the Common Council.” FISCAL IMPACT None. MAP OF PROPOSED HONORARY STREET SIGNS Council Member Balarin, on behalf of the Committee on Planning, Economic Development, and Land Use, introduced the following: ORDINANCE 32.81.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 375-405 (PARKING AND LOADING) OF CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REQUIRING OFF-SITE PARKING FOR THE DURATION OF A PROJECT The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Paragraph (c) (Minimum required and maximum parking allowed) of subsection (2) (Off-street parking requirement) of section 375-405 (Parking and loading) of chapter 375 (Unified Sustainable Development) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: (c) Minimum required and maximum parking allowed (i) In all zoning districts, off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Table 375.405.1, Minimum and Maximum Off-Street Parking, as adjusted by other provisions of this USDO, and such off-street parking shall remain available in such quantities as described in Table 375.405.1 for the duration of the use. Section 2. Subparagraph (iv) (Off-site parking) of paragraph (f) (Parking alternatives and adjustments) of subsection (2) (Off-street parking requirement) of section 375-405 (Parking and loading) of chapter 375 (Unified Sustainable Development) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: (iv) Off-site parking. A. Where allowed as a permitted or conditional use in Table 375.302.1 (Permitted Use Table), and as an alternative to providing on-site parking, parking spaces that are not required to be provided on-site by the Americans with Disabilities Act or state law may be provided at a location with the closest lot line being no more than 300 feet from a lot line of the property with the development or redevelopment it serves B. The off-site parking spaces shall be located with a legally compliant parking lot or garage that complies with all applicable use regulations set forth within this USDO, and such spaces shall not also be credited to another use at the proposed or another location. C. The applicant for approval of off-site parking shall provide evidence, at the Chief Planning Official’s request, that the proposed off-site parking location will remain available for the proposed parking use for a period of at least Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. two years. Nothing in this section shall be construed as abrogating the requirement for minimum parking requirements to be satisfied for the life of the project. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 26TH DAY OF JULY, 2023 _____________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Sr. Asst. Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: July 26, 2023 Sponsor: Council Member Balarin o/b/o Planning Committee ORDINANCE 32.81.23 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 375-405 (PARKING AND LOADING) OF CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REQUIRING OFF-SITE PARKING FOR THE DURATION OF A PROJECT GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To clarify that parking minimums are still in effect when construction is occurring and ensuring that projects do not lead to a lack of parking. NECESSITY FOR ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW While the USDO required parking minimums to be met to receive and renew permits, the language did not specify that those requirements must still be adhered to during construction which can reduce available parking. This legislation closes that loophole. FISCAL IMPACT None. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Member Frederick introduced the following: ORDINANCE 76.122.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF PARCEL KNOWN AS 280 MOUNT HOPE DRIVE FROM MIXED USE CAMPUS/INSTITUTIONAL (MU-CI) TO MIXED USE-COMMUNITY HIGHWAY (MU-CH) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Chapter 375 of the Code of the City of Albany (Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance) and the Official Zoning Map are hereby amended to change the zoning classifications of property formerly known as No. 280 Mount Hope Drive from Mixed Use Campus/Institutional (MU-CI) TO Mixed Use-Community Highway (MU-CH), said property being more particularly described as follows: The parcel of land situated in the City of Albany, County of Albany and State of New York, being more particularly described as follows: Section: 87.5 Block: 3 Lot: 5.1 Said premises, more commonly known as 280 Mount Hope Drive, measuring approximately 3.8± acres. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 8TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2023 _____________________________ Corporation Counsel To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Jake Eisland, Research Counsel Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: December 6, 2023 SPONSOR Council Member Frederick ORDINANCE 76.122.23 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF PARCEL KNOWN AS 280 MOUNT HOPE DRIVE FROM MIXED USE CAMPUS/INSTITUTIONAL (MU-CI) TO MIXED USE-COMMUNITY HIGHWAY (MU-CH) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The action is a proposed ordinance to amend the zoning map of the City of Albany for the property 280 Mt. Hope Avenue. The properties are currently zoned MU-CI. This legislation would change that to MU-CH, which is more consistent with the nearby properties of Mt. Hope Drive and Southern Boulevard. The changes proposed herein will also need to be referred to the County Planning Board under General Municipal Law § 239-M. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Amendments to the Zoning Map and the USDO require Common Council action by ordinance. FISCAL IMPACTS: None. AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL Monday, February 5, 2024 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 Page 1 of 9 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Common Council Public Hearing will be held on February 5, 2024 at 7:00PM and will be held in advance of the potential passage of the following ordinances. This meeting will be an in-person meeting in the Common Council Chambers, City Hall and will be held on the following matters: ORDINANCE 32.81.23, Sponsored by Council Member Balarin AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 375-405 (PARKING AND LOADING) OF CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REQUIRING OFF-SITE PARKING FOR THE DURATION OF A PROJECT ORDINANCE 76.122.23, Sponsored by Council Member Frederick AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF PARCEL KNOWN AS 280 MOUNT HOPE DRIVE FROM MIXED USE CAMPUS/INSTITUTIONAL (MU-CI) TO MIXED USE-COMMUNITY HIGHWAY (MU-CH) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY 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 ordinances 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 12 noon on February 5, 2024. Anyone wishing to be heard will have an opportunity to do so at the above stated time and location. Shaniqua Jackson Acting City Clerk Page 2 of 9 Local Laws Held 1 Johnson 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 the Public Safety Committee* 2 Planning 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 the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee* 3 Romero 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 the Joint Finance and Human Rights Committee Committee* 4 Romero 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 REALTION TO PROHIBITING THE ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM PURCHASING, STOCKPILING, AND USING KINETIC ENERGY MUNITIONS *Referred to the Public Safety Committee* 5 Romero 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 the Public Safety Committee* 6 Kimbrough 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 the Public Safety Committee* 7 Zamer M of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) REDUCING THE SPEED LIMIT OF THE CITY OF ALBANY FROM 30 TO 25 MILES PER HOUR *Referred to the Public Safety Committee* Page 3 of 9 Local Laws Held 8 Adams 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 the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee* 9 Hoey K of 2023 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 371 (WATER AND WATERWAYS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ADDING FLUORIDE COMPOUNDS TO THE WATER SUPPLY *Passed the General Services, Health & Environment Committee* 10 Anane 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 the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee* 11 Kimbrough M of 2023 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 604 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY CORRECTING A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR THEREIN *Referred to the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee* Page 4 of 9 Ordinances Introduced 1 Farrell 2.21.24 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ARTICLE I (TAXICABS) OF CHAPTER 353 (VEHICLES FOR HIRE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY 2 Anane 3.21.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO SMOKE OR VAPE SHOPS 3 Flynn 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 Page 5 of 9 Ordinances Held 1 Farrell 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 the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee* 2 Love 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 the Council Operations & Ethics Committee* 3 Anane 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 the Public Safety Committee* 4 Romero 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 the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee* 5 Farrell 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 the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee* 6 Kimbrough 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 the Human Resources & Human Rights Committee* 7 Keegan 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 the General Services, Health & Environment Committee* 8 Balarin 32.81.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 375-405 (PARKING AND LOADING) OF CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REQUIRING OFF-SITE PARKING FOR THE DURATION OF A PROJECT *Passed the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee* Page 6 of 9 Ordinances Held 9 Adams 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 the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee* 10 Flynn 34.92.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART I (ADMINISTRATIVE LEGISLATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PROVIDING DEFRIBRILLATORS IN MUNICIPAL WORKPLACES *Referred to the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee* 11 Adams 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 INDIGINOUS PEOPLES DAY *Referred to the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee* 12 Romero 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 the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee* 13 Anane 74.111.23 AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE “COMMISSION ON THE MUNICIPAL FLAG” AND PROVIDING FOR THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO CREATING A CONTEST TO DETERMINE A NEW FLAG FOR THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee* 14 Frederick 76.122.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF PARCEL KNOWN AS 280 MOUNT HOPE DRIVE FROM MIXED USE CAMPUS/INSTITUTIONAL (MU-CI) TO MIXED USE-COMMUNITY HIGHWAY (MU-CH) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY *Referred to the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee* 15 Kimbrough 77.122.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART II (GENERAL LEGISLATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO UPDATING THE PROCESS FOR SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS *Referred to the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee* 16 Flynn 1.12.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 353-63 (“MAXIMUM CHARGES”) OF CHAPTER 353 (“VEHICLES FOR HIRE”) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO INCREASING THE MAXIMUM FEE TOW TRUCK OPERATORS MAY CHARGE FOR TOWS NOT REQUESTED BY THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE TO BE TOWED *Referred to the Public Safety Committee* Page 7 of 9 Resolutions Introduced 1 Anane 11.21.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ADOPTING THE PRO-HOUSING COMMUNITIES PLEDGE 2 Anane 12.21.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING BLACK HISTORY MONTH AND THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF AFRICAN AMERICANS AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO RAISE THE PAN-AFRICAN FLAG ON CITY HALL ANNUALLY IN SOLIDARITY 3 Love 13.21.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF BLANCHE KING AND RENAMING A PORTION OF SOUTH SWAN STREET IN HER 4 Love 14.21.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SALVATORE “SAL” TARZIA AND RENAMING A PORTION OF BEAVER STREET IN HIS HONOR 5 Balarin 15.21.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE RE- APPOINTMENT OF CHRISTOPHER BURKE TO THE ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY Page 8 of 9 Resolutions Held 1 Hoey 13.21.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REQUESTING THE ALBANY WATER BOARD TO FLOURINATE THE WATER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to the General Services, Health & Environment Committee* 2 Hoey 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 the Parks, Recreation & Family Services Committee* 3 Clarke 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* 4 Adams 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 the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee* 5 Johnson 4.11.24R (MC) A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF HERMAN M. COCKFIELD AND RENAMING A PORTION OF WESTERLO STREET IN HIS HONOR *Passed the General Services, Health & Environment Committee* 6 Hoey 7.12.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ALBANY’S COMMON COUNCIL CALLING THE CITY OF ALBANY TO MATCH COUNTY FUNDING TO PERFORM A TRAFFIC STUDY ON RUSSELL ROAD AND BERKSHIRE BOULEVARD *Referred to the Public Safety Committee* 7 Love 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 the Public Safety Committee* Page 9 of 9