1. Active Calendar 2. Supporting Legislation 2.I. March 4, 2024 | Supporting Legislation Documents: MARCH 4 2024.PDF 2.II. March 4, 2024 | Active Legislation Documents: 240304 ACTIVE LEGISLATION.PDF 3. Minutes 4. Majority Consent (MC) 5. Supporting Document 6. Written Comment 7. Amended Legislation 8. Meeting Agenda 8.I. March 4, 2024 | Combined Agenda And Active Calendar Documents: 24 AGENDA-ACTIVE-CALENDAR 0304.PDF COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY SUPPORT LEGISLATION MARCH 4, 2024 LOCAL LAWS B of 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW PART 42 THERETO CREATING THE CITY OF ALBANY PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLING ADVISORY COMMISSION ORDINANCES 6.31.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 10 OF CHAPTER 42 (BOARD OF CONTRACT AND SUPPLY) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY TO REQUIRE PROJECT LABOR AGREEEMNTS IN THE CITY OF ALBANY FOR CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS RESOLUTIONS 21.31.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DESIGNATING NBT BANK AS A BANK WITH WHICH THE CITY OF ALBANY MAY DEPOSIT PUBLIC FUNDS 22.31.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF REVEREND KENNETH DOYLE AND RENAMING PORTIONS OF HURST AVENUE AND HOPEWELL STREET IN HIS HONOR 23.31.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPLY FOR A FFY 2023-2024 CLIMATE POLLUTION REDUCTION IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT GRANT THROUGH THE UNTIED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 24.31.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CALLING ON THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE TO PASS, AND THE GOVERNOR TO SIGN, A170A/S999A, ALSO KNOWN AS THE ACCESS TO REPRESENTATION ACT, WHICH ESTABLISHES THE RIGHT TO LEGAL COUNSEL IN IMMIGRATION COURT PROCEEDINGS AND PROVIDES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION THEREOF Council Members Zamer introduced the following: LOCAL LAW B OF 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW PART 42 THERETO CREATING THE CITY OF ALBANY PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLING ADVISORY COMMISSION Be it enacted, by the Common Council of the City of Albany, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 42 (Departments and Commissions) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows, by adding a new Part 42, to be entitled “Pedestrian and Cycling Advisory Commission” thereto: PART 42 PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLING ADVISORY COMMISSION § 42-401 Establishment of Commission. There is hereby established a commission of the City of Albany to be known as the “Pedestrian and Cycling Advisory Commission.” § 42-402 Definitions. Cyclist Any individual sitting atop and actively engaged in the operation of a bicycle, not including a person walking a bicycle. Light electric vehicle Any small and lightweight electric vehicles, not exceeding 100 pounds, such as electric bikes, electric scooters, and electric skateboards. Pedestrian Any individual traveling by foot or wheelchair. § 42-403 Membership; term; vacancies; meetings. A. The Commission shall be composed of five members, three of whom shall be appointed by the Common Council and two of whom shall be appointed by the Mayor. The first act of the members of the Commission, once appointed, shall be to elect a Chairperson and such other officers as the Commission shall deem necessary. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. B. Members shall serve for three year terms. In order to effectuate staggered terms of membership, one member initially appointed by the Mayor shall serve a term of three years, and one shall serve a term of two years; of those appointed by the Common Council, one shall serve a term of one year, one shall serve a term of two years, and one shall serve a term of three years. Members shall continue to serve beyond the expiration of their terms until a new member is appointed or such serving member is reappointed. C. Each member must have been a permanent resident of the City of Albany for at least one year before the date of appointment, and must remain a permanent resident for the duration of their term. D. At least one of the members of the Commission shall be the parent or guardian of a student in a primary or secondary school within the City of Albany. E. The members of the Commission shall have demonstrated an active interest in public affairs and service, and shall have shown reasonably consistent and frequent use of non- automotive modes of transportation, and/or advocacy for pedestrian or cyclist safety and accessibility. F. The appointing authorities shall endeavor, to the best of their abilities to appoint individuals that shall be representative of the overall population of the City of Albany with regard to socioeconomic class, race/ethnicity, age, physical ability, and geographical residence; who represent a broad array of interests and priorities regarding pedestrian activity and cycling including but not limited to intensity, duration, and purpose; and who represent different categories of pedestrians and cyclists, including but not limited to: commuting walkers, commercial walkers, recreational walkers, and wheelchair users; and commuting cyclists and recreational cyclists. G. Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation. H. The Commissioner of the Department of Recreation, the Commissioner of the Department of General Services, the Director of Planning, and the Chair of the Sustainability Advisory Committee, or their respective designees, shall serve on the Commission in an ex officio capacity. Such ex officio members shall serve in only an advisory capacity and shall neither have a vote nor count toward the Commission’s quorum. I. The Commission shall meet as often as necessary to discharge its duties in a timely fashion, but no fewer than five times between November 1st and March 1st of each year. § 42-404 Powers and Duties. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. The Commission shall have the following powers and duties: A. To determine areas within the City of Albany that pose a safety and/or accessibility risk to pedestrians, cyclists and/or light electric vehicle users; B. To perform research and conduct studies on the costs, benefits, and feasibility of changes that should be done to those locations determined to pose a safety and/or accessibility risk to pedestrians and/or cyclists and/or light electric vehicle users in the City of Albany; C. To recommend plans for any changes in the City of Albany that advance pedestrian and/or cyclist and/or light electric vehicle user safety and/or accessibility, including but not limited to: expanded or new sidewalks, bollards, protected bicycle lanes, stop signs, and pedestrian crossings; D. To review implementation of the City of Albany Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan; and recommend changes of the document; E. To file an annual report with the Common Council and Mayor’s Office by the 1st of March of the following year, and to publish it online. The report should include recommendations for legislative, administrative, and/or related changes based on the findings of such aforementioned determinations and/or research, and include any and all plans for recommended changes and their rationales thereof. The report should also specify the work done by the Commission over the prior year, as well as the work planned for the upcoming year; F. If the Commission determines that an unreasonably severe hazard to pedestrian and/or cyclist safety exists within the City of Albany, the Commission shall then submit an official recommendation to the Department of General Services, the Planning Board of the City of Albany, the Department of Recreation, the office of the Mayor, or the Common Council and/or any other related agency, department, or organization the Commission deems responsible, who should then respond within six weeks of submission what action, if any, the City shall take with regard to its recommendation and the reasoning behind such action; G. To work in coordination with the other relevant departments, commissions, or organizations to publish maps and create signage for self-guided walking tours, be they recreational, educational or for any other purpose, in the City of Albany, to be available online or inside City Hall; and H. To afford the public the ability to comment online, or by mail, on related issues and to serve as a forum for residents of the City to engage in civic dialogue regarding the safety and accessibility of walking and cycling in the City. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon final passage, public hearing, and filing with the Secretary of State. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 22ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 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: February 8, 2024 Sponsor: Council Member Zamer LOCAL LAW B OF 2024 TITLE A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW PART 42 THERETO CREATING THE CITY OF ALBANY PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLING ADVISORY COMMISSION GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The safety of residents is critical to the wellbeing of the residents of Albany. Our pedestrians and Cyclists often share the road with cars, which continues to result in accidents. This legislation would create a commission for pedestrians and cyclists to review the conditions around Albany for cyclists and pedestrians and make recommendations to ensure their safety. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Generally, new permanent boards, committees, and commissions are created by adding the enabling legislation for such bodies to Chapter 42 of the City Code. Section 504 of the City Charter requires that new City commissions be created by local law. This legislation does not change any existing law, because the ambit of the Commission’s powers and duties are not generally within the current purview of any other City board, commission, or body. FISCAL IMPACT None. Council Member Romero introduced the following: ORDINANCE 6.31.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 10 OF CHAPTER 42 (BOARD OF CONTRACT AND SUPPLY) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY TO REQUIRE PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS IN THE CITY OF ALBANY FOR CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Part 10 (Board of Contract and Supply) of Chapter 42 (Departments and Commissions) of Part I (Administrative Legislation) of the code of the City of Albany is amended by adding a new Section 164.1 to read as follows: § 42-164.1 Project Labor Agreements A. Legislative Intent. Pursuant to section 222.2 of the Labor Law, the City of Albany determines that it has an interest in obtaining the best work at the lowest possible price, preventing favoritism, fraud and corruption, and other considerations such as the impact of delay, the possibility of cost savings advantages, and our local history of labor organizing, are best met by requiring project labor agreements. B. Definitions. The following Definitions shall apply throughout this section (1) “Construction project or contract” shall have the same definition as that found for the term in § 42-154.1 (C) of this article. (2) “Cost threshold” shall mean any construction project that meets the criteria of a construction project defined in this Article. (3) “Project labor agreement” or “PLA” shall mean a pre-hire collective bargaining agreement between a contractor and a bona fide labor organization establishing the labor organization as the collective bargaining representative for all persons who will perform work on a public work project, and which provides that only contractors and subcontractors who sign a pre-negotiated agreement with the labor organization can perform project work. C. Requirements (1) Any construction project contract funded in full or in part by the City of Albany that meets the cost threshold shall include a project labor agreement. (2) The project labor agreement shall include, but not be limited to, provisions for: Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. (a) the Commissioner of Administrative Services to oversee and administer the agreement; (b) requiring that 51% of all work hours be performed by residents of the City of Albany; (c) prevailing wage standards; and (d) procedures for resolving disputes arising under the agreement. (3) Project labor agreements shall be posted publicly. (4) Contractors and subcontractors shall be required to comply with the terms of the project labor agreement. (5) Failure to comply with the terms of the project labor agreement shall result in the termination of the construction or service contract and the withholding of any remaining payments. (6) Nothing in this section shall require or authorize any covered employer to reduce wages or work hours of any covered employee, and a covered employer shall not reduce wages or work hours as a result of coverage by this article, and this article shall not be construed so as to reduce wages required under any prevailing wage law. D. Severability. If any provision of this act or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect 90 days after its enactment. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 22ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2024 ________________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Gabriella Romero, Councilmember Jake Eisland, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: February 20, 2024 Sponsor: Council Member Romero ORDINANCE 6.31.24 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 10 OF CHAPTER 42 (BOARD OF CONTRACT AND SUPPLY) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY TO REQUIRE PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS IN THE CITY OF ALBANY FOR CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The City of Albany must ensure that its contractors have basic labor protections. Requiring project labor agreements (PLAs) will be an effective tool in guaranteeing that workers have a safe working environment and earn a living wage. Project labor agreements (PLAs) are pre-hire collective bargaining agreements that outline the terms and conditions of employment for construction projects. PLAs are typically negotiated between a project owner, a general contractor, and one or more construction trade unions. The City of Albany has a clear interest in obtaining the best possible results for the projects it contracts out while also protecting the rights of workers. These reforms are intended to foster a transparent and collaborative environment while protecting the rights of workers by requiring a majority of project hours be performed by Albany residents, prevailing wages, and publicly posting of all project labor agreements. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW This bill amends part 10 of chapter 42 of the code of the City of Albany. Section 222 of the New York State Labor law grants the City Albany the authority to require PLAs. [1]. This bill is necessary to ensure our contractors are providing labor protections that workers are paid a living wage, and that Albany is transparent in its contracting process. This ordinance will build upon Albany’s construction apprenticeship program to support construction contract workers in Albany. Any construction contract of $100,000 or greater will be subject to a PLA that must require a 51% of project hours be performed by Albany residents, workers be paid the prevailing wage, and the creation of a dispute resolution mechanism. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. This bill will reaffirm the City of Albany’s commitment to workers and the robust labor movement in our city. Construction workers face some of the most dangerous working conditions and deserve to be protected and paid more. The US Department of Labor recommends the usage of PLA’s because they can be an effective tool to promote equity and increase productivity [2]. This bill requires that the majority of project- hours be performed by Albany residents. This provision will increase the hiring of underserved workers in Albany. Further, this will enhance the competitiveness of Albany-based companies, and ensure public funds go back into our communities. FISCAL IMPACT TBD. [1] https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/LAB/222 [2] US Department of Labor https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OPA/GoodJobs/FactSheets/Project_Labor_Agreements_C an_Be_Effective_Tools_for_Equity.pdf Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Member Frederick, on behalf of the Committee on Finance, Assessment, and Taxation, introduced the following: RESOLUTION 21.31.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DESIGNATING NBT BANK AS A BANK WITH WHICH THE CITY OF ALBANY MAY DEPOSIT PUBLIC FUNDS WHEREAS, the Office of the Treasurer of the City of Albany wishes to deposit a portion of the City’s funds with NBT Bank, N.A.; and WHEREAS, section 10 (2)(a)(i) of the General Municipal Law requires that the Common Council must approve, by resolution, banks and/or trust companies with which the City deposits public funds; and WHEREAS, such resolutions authorizing deposits of public funds with particular banks and/or trust companies must also “specify the maximum amount which may be kept on deposit at any time in each such bank or trust company;” and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany authorizes the Office of the Treasurer of the City of Albany to deposit public funds with NBT Bank, N.A.; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the maximum amount which the Treasurer’s shall keep on deposit at the said NBT Bank, N.A. shall not exceed $100,000,000.00. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: February 22, 2024 Sponsor: Council Member Frederick o/b/o Finance Committee RESOLUTION 21.31.24R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DESIGNATING NBT BANK AS A BANK WITH WHICH THE CITY OF ALBANY MAY DEPOSIT PUBLIC FUNDS GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The Treasurer’s Office is interested in putting some public City funds into NBT Bank, N.A. with the intention of using the account(s) to be opened with the bank as the City’s investment account(s). NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION GML § 10 (2)(a)(i) requires the Council to approve, by resolution, banking institutions with which the City deposits public funds. FISCAL IMPACT There will be no cost to the actions approved by this resolution, but the City Treasurer’s Office will deposit up $100,000,000.00 with NBT Bank. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Member Flynn introduced the following: RESOLUTION 22.31.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF REVEREND KENNETH DOYLE AND RENAMING A PORTION OF HURST AVENUE AND HOPEWELL STREET IN HIS HONOR WHEREAS, on October 28, 2022, the City of Albany lost a beloved community leader when Reverend Kenneth J. Doyle was born peacefully into Eternal Life at the age of 82; and WHEREAS, the proud son of W. Kenneth and Sallie Shea Doyle, Father Doyle graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1957 before beginning his seminary education at Mater Christi Seminary in Albany; and WHEREAS, Fr. Doyle completed his seminary at the Theological College, Catholic University in Washington, D.C. and became ordained in 1966 by Bishop Edward Maginn; and WHEREAS, a man of many talents and interests, Fr. Doyle earned his law degree at Albany Law School while serving as Editor of The Evangelist and Chaplain at Academy of the Sacred Heart; and WHEREAS, he went on to travel with Pope Saint John Paul II, interviewing pontiffs in both English and Italian and acting as Rome’s Bureau Chief of the National Catholic News Service; and WHEREAS, in addition to a number of other roles, he was a NYS Catholic Conference lobbyist, Director of Media Relations for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, and Chancellor of Public Information for the Albany Diocese; and WHEREAS, Fr. Doyle also played an important role in his alma mater’s only intercollegiate athletic team – the Albany Law School Rugby Football Club – for which he served as player, spiritual advisor, and friend, performing marriages and baptisms for generations of rugby-playing lawyers and their families, while remaining a fixture on the sideline for many years after his 1978 graduation; and WHEREAS, he also served on many boards and committees throughout his career including St. Peter’s Hospital Board of Directors, Vice Chairman of the Whalen Foundation, Inc., and Chair of the Albany International Airport Authority; and WHEREAS, Fr. Doyle was an award-winning pillar of his community; however, he will be most remembered for embracing his role as a humble parish priest; and WHEREAS, as a pastor at the Parish of Mater Christi (formerly St. Catherine of Siena) in Albany and as a sacramental minister for St. Thomas the Apostle in Cherry Valley, St. John’s/St. Joseph’s in Rensselaer, and St. Mary’s in Clinton Heights, Father Doyle celebrated baptisms, Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. weddings, funerals and much more for several thousand families; and WHEREAS, he advocated for the poor, donated to multiple organizations, and counseled many readers through the “Question Box” published in The Evangelist and other Catholic news publications; and WHEREAS, perhaps above all of his varied roles, Fr. Doyle was a faithful friend – he loved his family and treasured his time with them; and WHEREAS, aside from his intellect and experience, Fr. Doyle is remembered for his unmatched sense of humor, infectious laugh, and love of life; and WHEREAS, whether cheering at a Notre Dame game, entertaining friends on the golf course or at the track, or enjoying his favorite meals across the Capital Region, none who knew him were left without an impression; and WHEREAS, his family and countless friends are profoundly grateful to God for the gift of Fr. Ken Doyle; their lives were made better for having known and loved him and he has been missed by all immensely; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany honors the life, contributions, and legacy of service of Reverend Kenneth J. Doyle by renaming the portion of Hurst Avenue between Collins Place and Hopewell Street as well as the portion of Hopewell Street between Hurst Avenue and Marsdale Street – along the corridor where he faithfully served the Mater Christi Parish for so many years – in his honor; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council directs that three signs shall be produced reading “Father Kenneth J. Doyle Way” which shall be placed in consultation with the Division of Traffic Engineering. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Juliette Geraghty, Junior Legislative Aide Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: February 16, 2024 Sponsor: Council Member Flynn RESOLUTION 22.31.24R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF REVEREND KENNETH DOYLE AND RENAMING A PORTION OF HURST AVENUE AND HOPEWELL STREET IN HIS HONOR GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This resolution officially recognizes the life, legacy, and contributions to the City of Albany made by Reverend Kenneth Doyle 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 Flynn introduced the following: RESOLUTION 23.31.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPLY FOR A FFY 2023-2024 CLIMATE POLLUTION REDUCTION IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT GRANT THROUGH THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WHEREAS, the City of Albany, after due consideration, is applying for an implementation grant under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) Program to implement projects and programs that will reduce emissions known to increase global warming and increase equity in our disadvantaged communities; and WHEREAS, on January 31, 2024, the City of Albany submitted a notice of intent (“NOI”) to the United States Environmental Protection Agency to apply for funding for the following potential projects:  Energy efficiency and “pre-electrification” building upgrades in disadvantaged communities;  A matching grant program for energy efficiency and pre-electrification of buildings outside disadvantaged communities;  Funding to accelerate the electrification of the City’s fleet;  Workforce development in the building electrification sector by subsidizing the cost of attendance at already-established training programs such as at Hudson Valley Community College, BOCES, etc.; and  Energy efficiency and electrification upgrades to existing City-owned buildings; and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Albany has demonstrated its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing energy efficiency with the adoption for the 2012 Albany Climate Action Plan; and WHEREAS, this commitment is also demonstrated with the City’s intention to advance the development of a Climate Action Plan, which will provide strategies covering the whole City, as well as establish guidance for reducing greenhouse gas emissions within local government operations, thereby comprehensively advancing the essential need to mitigate climate change, long-term resiliency, and community sustainability; and WHEREAS, the commitment of the City of Albany to mitigating the effects of climate change on its residents, especially those who are most vulnerable to it, is demonstrated with the adoption of the Albany Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan adopted in August 2013; and WHEREAS, the Common Council agrees that the opportunity to enhance the workforce under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program would provide opportunity for members of our disadvantaged communities to obtain training in a field where there is a shortage of workers and the need for improvement in energy efficiency and electrification upgrades is greatest; and WHEREAS, tailpipe emissions account for approximately 36% of all emissions in Albany, and electrification of the City fleet would effectively reduce pollution, improve living conditions for the residents of the City, and lead by example as we transition to electric vehicles community-wide; and WHEREAS, emissions from buildings account for approximately 54% of all greenhouse gas emissions City-wide and electrifying and improving the efficiency of City-owned buildings will also lead by example as we encourage an incentivize the electrification of Albany’s overall building stock; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor to apply to the U.S. EPA CPRG grant program for the “City of Albany Climate Pollution Reduction Implementation Projects,” and to proceed with formulating this program of work and to execute all documents necessary for the implementation of this work relating to the financial and/or administrative processes of the CPRG grant program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, to the extent that all or any actions hereby authorized have been executed and/or performed by the Mayor, all are hereby ratified and confirmed, and this resolution shall take effect immediately. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: February 23, 2024 Sponsor: To be determined RESOLUTION 23.21.24R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPLY FOR A FFY 2023-2024 CLIMATE POLLUTION REDUCTION IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT GRANT THROUGH THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This resolution authorizes the Mayor to apply to the EPA for a Climate Pollution Reduction Grant” which, if awarded, will advance the City’s goal of becoming carbon-neutral by 2050 while increasing the City’s stock of energy-efficient homes and workplaces, reducing Albany’s greenhouse gas emissions through municipal fleet and building upgrades, and helping to ensure that there are skilled workers able to transition our community away from fossil fuels in the decades to come. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The EPA requires the Common Council to approve, by resolution, the Mayor’s application for the CPR grant. FISCAL IMPACT None, as the resolution merely authorizes the Mayor to apply for a grant. Council Member Keegan, Adams, Anane, Hoey, Farrell, Frederick, Kimbrough, Love, Romero, and Zamer introduced the following: RESOLUTION 24.31.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CALLING ON THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE TO PASS, AND THE GOVERNOR TO SIGN, A170A/S999A, ALSO KNOWN AS THE ACCESS TO REPRESENTATION ACT, WHICH ESTABLISHES THE RIGHT TO LEGAL COUNSEL IN IMMIGRATION COURT PROCEEDINGS AND PROVIDES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION THEREOF WHEREAS, the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees defendants the right to counsel in criminal court regardless of whether they are unable to afford an attorney; and WHEREAS, immigrants facing removal proceedings under federal immigration law are not protected by the Sixth Amendment and are not guaranteed counsel in immigration court if they are unable to afford an attorney; and WHEREAS, immigrants and their families subject to deportation are responsible for the expense of counsel, securing pro bono legal support, or representing themselves against a trained government attorney; and WHEREAS, Syracuse University’s Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse reports that less of five percent of new immigration removal cases in Albany County have representation; and WHEREAS, a study published by the University of Pennsylvania Law Review revealed that detained immigrants in removal proceedings are over ten times more likely to win their case and to remain in the United States when represented by a lawyer; and WHEREAS, a study published by the University of Pennsylvania Law Review revealed that 60% of non-detained immigrants win their cases when represented by a lawyer compared to 17% of those without a lawyer; and WHEREAS, A170A and companion bill S999A, co-sponsored by Albany representatives Assemblymember Patricia Fahy (Assembly District 109) and Senator Neil Breslin (NY Senate District 46), seek to amend the executive law, in relation to establishing a universal right to legal counsel in immigration court proceedings; and WHEREAS, A170A/S999A establishes consistent funding streams for immigration legal services; and WHEREAS, recent federal policies and immigration enforcement trends have greatly increased the risk of removal for immigrant New Yorkers; and WHEREAS, as of January 2023, there is a growing backlog of over 300,000 cases in New York Immigration Courts, and nearly 200,000 of these are unrepresented, increasing the demand for legal service providers; and WHEREAS, the lack of access to legal services unnecessarily prolongs the time frame under which immigrants are able to obtain immigration status and relief, obtain work authorization, and become financially self-sufficient; and WHEREAS, A170A/S999A will make New York the first state in the nation to guarantee the right to counsel for immigrants subject to removal and contending with complex immigration law; and WHEREAS, A170A/S999A will further establish New York as a defender of immigrant rights and dignity; and WHEREAS, immigrants positively impact our city and state’s economic growth, contribute to our tax base, and enrich our arts and culture; and WHEREAS, Albany is a city of immigrants which embraces those who seek to build a new life in our great nation and has stood proudly as a Sanctuary City since 2017; and WHEREAS, Albany has a vested interest in ensuring asylum seekers are able to obtain legal documentation in order to ensure they are able to transition into our community; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Albany Common Council calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A170A/S999A, also known as the Access to Representation Act, which establishes the right to legal counsel in immigration court proceedings and provides for the administration thereof; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be submitted to Governor Kathy Hochul, Assemblymember Patricia Fahy, State Senator Neil Breslin, Assembly Codes Committee Chair Jeffrey Dinowitz, and Senate Finance Committee Chair Liz Kruger. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Max Thierry, Junior Policy Analyst Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: February 22, 2024 Sponsor: Council Members Keegan, Adams, Anane, Hoey, Farrell, Frederick, Kimbrough, Love, Romero, and Zamer RESOLUTION 24.31.24R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CALLING ON THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE TO PASS, AND THE GOVERNOR TO SIGN, A170A/S999A, ALSO KNOWN AS THE ACCESS TO REPRESENTATION ACT, WHICH ESTABLISHES THE RIGHT TO LEGAL COUNSEL IN IMMIGRATION COURT PROCEEDINGS AND PROVIDES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION THEREOF GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This resolution urges New York State to pass A170A/ S999A, which establishes the right to legal counsel in immigration court proceedings and provides for the administration thereof. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW N/A FISCAL IMPACT None. COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ACTIVE LEGISLATION PREVIOUSLY INTRODUCED LEGISLATION NOW UNDER CONSIDERATION MARCH 4, 2024 ORDINANCES 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 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 RESOLUTIONS 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 Anane introduced the following: ORDINANCE 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 The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Establishment of Commission. The Common Council hereby establishes the City of Albany Commission on the Municipal Flag. Section 2. Membership; Term; Vacancies. A. The Commission shall consist of seven members, appointed by the Common Council. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. The appointing authority shall strive to include a mixture of appointees who are knowledgeable of efforts by other municipalities to successfully change their flag, have a background in the history of Albany, have a background in graphic design, or have a background in other fields the appointing authorities believe are crucial to the success of the Commission. B. The Commission shall appoint a chair through a majority vote of commission members. C. Members shall serve without compensation and at the pleasure of their appointing authority. Section 3. Powers and duties. A. The Commission shall create a contest wherein members of the public can submit proposals for a new flag for the City of Albany. The contest shall be open for submissions for a period of at least two months. Submissions must include a design, a name for the design, and an explanation of each piece of symbolism in the design. B. The Commission shall review the submitted flags and select no more than five finalists based on the following criteria: 1. The aesthetic design of the flag; the finalists should be relatively simple in color or design; 2. The use of symbolism that reflects the history, culture, and people of City of Albany, both in the designs, patterns, and colors of the flag; Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. 3. The distinctiveness of the flag; the flag should clearly represent Albany, and while it can be inspired by other flags, it should be noticeably distinct from its inspirations; 4. The readability of the flag; symbols should be large enough to discern from a distance, so letters or small detailed images like seals should be avoided. 5. If any of these guidelines are intentionally not followed, the reason for such deviation from the guidelines should be articulated in the submission. C. The Commission shall create and maintain a website where members of the public can find information about the contest, including deadlines, criteria for judging flags, and information on members of the Commission. D. After the deadline for submissions has closed, the Commission shall have one month to select no more than five finalists. The Commission shall then hold a survey of Albany residents on these finalists. Such survey shall chose the winning submission, and such winning submission shall become the new flag of the City of Albany. Once a new flag is chosen by the residents of the City, the Commission shall present the winning flag and its symbolic context to the Common Council. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect immediately and shall be repealed one month after the winning flag is presented to the Common Council. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 26TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2023 ____________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Jake Eisland, Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: October 23, 2023 Sponsor: Council Member Anane ORDINANCE 74.111.23 TITLE 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 GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This ordinance creates the City of Albany Commission on the Municipal Flag. While the Seal of the City of Albany is enshrined in Chapter 15 of the Code, the Flag has never been so codified. In fact, reviews of common council minutes from when the flag was adopted demonstrate that the flag is in fact a de facto flag, rather than a de jure flag. This provides the people of Albany with an opportunity to create a symbol that represents the Albany of today. The mission of the commission is to facilitate the selection of a flag the represents Albany as it is and that residents can be proud of. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION: The Albany City flag was designed over a hundred years ago at the Henry Hudson Tricentennial. The flag, consisting of the City Seal on a Dutch tricolor, has served as the de facto flag for the city since. This style, a seal on a sheet, is very common among city and state flags. This legislation will give City of Albany an opportunity to create a new flag that better represents the City in 2023 as well as the people in it. The Commission will cease to exist, and this ordinance shall be repealed one month after the Commission completes its duties. FISCAL IMPACT None. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Member Kimbrough introduced the following: ORDINANCE 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 The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Section 26 (Permits for Special Events) of Chapter 105 (Alcoholic Beverages) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby by amended to read as follows: §105-26 (Permits for Special Events) Reserved A. At least twenty (20) business days prior to the proposed date of any special event, any person twenty-one (21) years of age or older may apply to the City Clerk of the City of Albany, on his own behalf or on behalf of an organization, for a special event permit to possess and consume alcoholic beverages described herein during or in the conduct of any special event. For good cause, the City Clerk may waive the requirement that the application be made at least twenty (20) business days prior to the proposed special event. B. The application shall contain the following information: (1) The name(s) of the applicant(s) and the address and telephone number of each. If the applicant is an organization, the name and address of the organization and its officers shall be given. (2) The purpose of the special event, the proposed location of the special event, the proposed date(s) and times of operation, the number of persons expected to attend, the security measures planned, what precautions will be taken to ensure that minors will not be served nor allowed to consume alcoholic beverages, and what steps will be taken to ensure the proper cleanup and restoration of the premises, after use, to its prior condition. (3) Such other information as the City Clerk may deem reasonably necessary. C. A fee of $11 shall be required for a special event permit application, whether or not a permit is issued for a special event. D. Where the City Clerk of the City of Albany shall determine from the information provided in the application for a special event permit that the public health, safety and general welfare of the City of Albany will not be endangered by the granting of such a permit, and acting upon the recommendations of the appropriate officials of the City of Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Albany, he shall issue a permit, setting forth the location, number of persons, date and times for which the permit is effective, conditioned upon the applicant's written agreement to comply with the terms of such permit. E. Upon denial by the City Clerk of an application made pursuant to Subsection A hereof, the applicant may appeal the determination of the City Clerk to the Mayor of the City of Albany or his designee by filing a written notice of appeal within five (5) days of denial. F. A special event permit issued by the City Clerk authorizing the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages at a special event shall be conspicuously displayed at such special event. G. It shall be the responsibility of any police officer of the City of Albany Police Department, after his finding that the provisions of the permit for special events are not being followed, to immediately revoke such permit upon the authority of the Chief of Police or his designee. The person or organization to whom the permit was issued may appeal such revocation to the Mayor of the City of Albany by filing a written notice of appeal. Section 2. Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby by amended by adding a new chapter 309 (Special Events) to read as follows: Chapter 309 (Special Events) § 309-1 Permits for Special Events. A. At least thirty (30) days prior to the proposed date of any Special Event, any person twenty- one (21) years of age or older may apply to the City Clerk of the City of Albany, on his own behalf or on behalf of an organization, for a special event permit. For good cause, the City Clerk may waive the requirement that the application be made at least thirty (30) business days prior to the proposed special event. B. The application shall contain the following information: (1) The name(s) of the applicant(s) and the address and telephone number of each. If the applicant is an organization, the name and address of the organization and its officers shall be given.. (2) The purpose of the special event, the proposed location of the special event, the proposed date(s) and times of operation, the number of persons expected to attend, the security measures planned, and what steps will be taken to ensure the proper cleanup and restoration of the premises, after use, to its prior condition. (3) Such other information as the City Clerk may deem reasonably necessary. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. (4) Whether Alcohol or Cannabis will be available for purchase or consumption. C. The City Clerk of the City of Albany shall set separate application fees for both a one-time and recurring Special Event, as well as a surcharge if Alcohol or Cannabis will be available for purchase or consumption. D. Where the City Clerk of the City of Albany shall determine from the information provided in the application for a special event permit that the public health, safety and general welfare of the City of Albany will not be endangered by the granting of such a permit, and acting upon the recommendations of the appropriate officials of the City of Albany, they shall issue a permit, setting forth the location, number of persons, date and times for which the permit is effective, conditioned upon the applicant's written agreement to comply with the terms of such permit. § 309-2 Cannabis Growers Showcases and Alcohol A. Definitions Lead Contact Lead Contact means an individual twenty-one (21) years of age or older at management level designated by a Cannabis Growers Showcase Organizer to be responsible to perform or oversee the performance of the tasks stated in this Guidance at the Cannabis Growers Showcase. Employee in Charge Employee in Charge means an individual twenty-one (21) years of age or older at management level designated by a Cannabis Growers Showcase Vendor to be responsible to perform or oversee the retail activities at the Cannabis Growers Showcase. B. Permits for Cannabis Growers Showcases and Alcohol at Special Events. (1) The Clerk shall accept applications up until 20 days before the Office of Cannabis Management closes applications for Cannabis Grower Showcases and shall reopen the approval process whenever the Office of Cannabis Management opens the application process. (2) In addition to all requirements under §144-1(B), the application shall contain the following information: (a) The names of all dispensaries, cultivators, or Alcohol Vendors who will be participating, and the address and telephone numbers of each. (b) The names and addresses the lead contact as well as the employee in charge for each participating cannabis vendor. (c) The proposed location of the Cannabis Growers Showcase (CGS) or location where alcohol will be served, the proposed date(s) and times of Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. operation, the number of persons expected to attend, the security measures planned, what precautions will be taken to ensure that minors will not be served nor allowed to consume cannabis or alcohol, and what steps will be taken to ensure the proper cleanup and restoration of the premises, after use, to its prior condition. (d) Such other information as the City Clerk may deem reasonably necessary. (3) The City Clerk of the City of Albany shall set separate application fees for the addition of a CGS or Alcohol to an already approved special event. (4) Where the City Clerk of the City of Albany shall determine from the information provided in the application for a special event permit that the public health, safety and general welfare of the City of Albany will not be endangered by the granting of such a permit, and acting upon the recommendations of the appropriate officials of the City of Albany, they shall issue a permit, setting forth the location, number of persons, date and times for which the permit is effective, conditioned upon the applicant's written agreement to comply with the terms of such permit. (5) A CGS Permit issued by the City Clerk authorizing the sale and possession of cannabis products at a special event shall be conspicuously displayed at such special event. §309-3 Appeals Upon denial by the City Clerk of an application made pursuant to this chapter, the applicant may appeal the determination of the City Clerk to the Zoning Board of Appeals by filing a written notice of appeal within five (5) days of denial. §309-4 Police Oversight of Special Events It shall be the responsibility of any police officer of the City of Albany Police Department, after his finding that the provisions of the permit for Special Events or Cannabis Growers Showcases are not being followed, to immediately revoke such permit upon the authority of the Chief of Police or his designee. The person or organization to whom the permit was issued may appeal such revocation to the Zoning Board of Appeals by filing a written notice of appeal. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect 30 days from final passage. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 8TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2023 ____________________________ 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: December 7, 2023 Sponsor: Council Member Kimbrough ORDINANCE 77.122.23 TITLE A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART II (GENERAL LEGISLATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO UPDATING THE PROCESS FOR SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To revise the special vents application procedure to create a fair system which includes both approval for Alcohol sales and Cannabis Growers Showcases. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND CHANGES TO EXISTING LAW There is no current system to apply to host a Cannabis Growers Showcase (CGS). While the Clerk’s office is using a makeshift structure inspired by the Cabaret process, that method is not appropriate for a CGS due to the large amount of time required and unnecessary requirements like occupancy permits. Simultaneously, our special event laws are outdated and entirely focused on the alcohol component. This legislation would center the special event portion and create a more transparent procedure for special event approval.. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Material in strikethrough to be deleted. Material underlined is new material. 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. Material in strikethrough to be deleted. Material 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 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. Material in strikethrough to be deleted. Material underlined is new material. AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL Monday, March 04, 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 (Revised 2/23/2024) Page 1 of 11 Albany Common Council Active Calendar Monday, March 04, 2024 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. Note(s): The SEQRA review for Local Law K of 2023 is now available at the Office of the Common Council at 24 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207, Room 206, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM. Digital copies can also be requested by emailing commoncouncil@albanyny.gov. Legislation Prime Sponsor Subject Ordinances Held Anane AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE “COMMISSION ON THE 74.111.23 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 Pending Discussion at the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee Meeting on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 Ordinances Held Kimbrough AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART II (GENERAL 77.122.23 LEGISLATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO UPDATING THE PROCESS FOR SPECIAL *Pending Amendment* EVENT PERMITS Pending Discussion at the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee Meeting on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 Resolutions Introduced Frederick A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DESIGNATING 21.31.24R NBT BANK AS A BANK WITH WHICH THE CITY OF ALBANY MAY DEPOSIT PUBLIC FUNDS Resolutions Introduced Flynn A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING 23.31.24R THE MAYOR TO APPLY FOR A FFY 2023-2024 CLIMATE POLLUTION REDUCTION IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT GRANT THROUGH THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Resolutions Introduced Keegan CALLING ON THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE TO 24.31.24R PASS, AND THE GOVERNOR TO SIGN, A170A/S999A, ALSO KNOWN AS THE ACCESS TO REPRESENTATION ACT, WHICH ESTABLISHES THE RIGHT TO LEGAL COUNSEL IN IMMIGRATION COURT PROCEEDINGS AND PROVIDES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION THEREOF (Revised 2/23/2024) Page 2 of 11 Resolutions Held Balarin A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING 15.21.24R TO THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF CHRISTOPHER BURKE TO THE ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Pending Discussion at the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee Meeting on Monday, March 04, 2024 (Revised 2/23/2024) Page 3 of 11 Local Laws Introduced 1 Zamer Local Law B of 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW PART 42 THERETO CREATING THE CITY OF ALBANY PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLING ADVISORY COMMISSION (Revised 2/23/2024) Page 4 of 11 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* 2 Planning 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* 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* 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* 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* 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* 7 Zamer Local Law 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 Public Safety* 8 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 | Discussion: 3/7/2024* (Revised 2/23/2024) Page 5 of 11 9 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 | Discussion: 2/27/2024* 10 Balarin Local Law A of 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 8 (SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO RENAMING AND INCREASING THE SIZE OF THE SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* (Revised 2/23/2024) Page 6 of 11 Ordinances Introduced 1 Romero Ordinance 6.31.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 10 OF CHAPTER 42 (BOARD OF CONTRACT AND SUPPLY) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY TO REQUIRE PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS IN THE CITY OF ALBANY FOR CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (Revised 2/23/2024) Page 7 of 11 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* 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 | Discussion: 2/27/2024* 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* 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* 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* 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 INDIGINOUS PEOPLES DAY *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* (Revised 2/23/2024) Page 8 of 11 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 | Discussion: 4/3/2024* 11 Anane *Under Consideration* Ordinance 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 Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussion: 2/27/2024* 12 Frederick 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 *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* 13 Kimbrough *Pending Amendment* Ordinance 77.122.23 *Under Consideration* 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 Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussion: 2/27/2024* 14 Flynn Ordinance 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 Public Safety | Discussed: 2/6/2024* 15 Farrell Ordinance 2.21.24 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ARTICLE I (TAXICABS) OF CHAPTER 353 (VEHICLES FOR HIRE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 16 Anane 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 *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* 17 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* 18 Frederick Ordinance 5.22.24 (MC) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $4,300,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $4,300,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (LAW – SETTLEMENT PAYMENT) *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* (Revised 2/23/2024) Page 9 of 11 Resolutions Introduced 1 Frederick *Under Consideration* Resolution 21.31.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DESIGNATING NBT BANK AS A BANK WITH WHICH THE CITY OF ALBANY MAY DEPOSIT PUBLIC FUNDS 2 Flynn Resolution 22.31.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF REVEREND KENNETH DOYLE AND RENAMING A PORTION OF HURST AVENUE AND HOPEWELL STREET IN HIS HONOR 3 Flynn *Under Consideration* Resolution 23.31.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPLY FOR A FFY 2023-2024 CLIMATE POLLUTION REDUCTION IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT GRANT THROUGH THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 4 Keegan *Under Consideration* Resolution 24.31.24R CALLING ON THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE TO PASS, AND THE GOVERNOR TO SIGN, A170A/S999A, ALSO KNOWN AS THE ACCESS TO REPRESENTATION ACT, WHICH ESTABLISHES THE RIGHT TO LEGAL COUNSEL IN IMMIGRATION COURT PROCEEDINGS AND PROVIDES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION THEREOF (Revised 2/23/2024) Page 10 of 11 Resolutions Held 1 Hoey Resolution 13.21.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REQUESTING THE ALBANY WATER BOARD TO FLUORINATE THE WATER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment* 2 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* 3 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* 4 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* 5 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* 6 Balarin *Under Consideration* 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 *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use | Discussion: 3/4/2024* (Revised 2/23/2024) Page 11 of 11