AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL Monday, March 15, 2021 The Common Council meets the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. (note: when Monday falls on a legal holiday or day of special observance, the Council meeting is ordinarily moved to the following Thursday). This meeting will be held following Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.1. If executive order 202.1 expires before the meeting, this will be an in-person meeting in City Hall, please check our website and Facebook for updates. It will be live-streamed on Facebook using Zoom as the meeting platform. If we experience any technical difficulties on Facebook, the video will be streamed to YouTube. For more information on how to be heard please visit our website. ORDER OF BUSINESS: Roll Call Welcome Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Public Hearings Public Comment Period (30 Minutes) Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting Consideration of Local Laws Communications from the Mayor, Department Heads and other City officials Consideration of Vetoes Presentation of Petitions and Communications Reports of Standing Committees Reports of Ad Hoc Committees Consideration of Ordinances Consideration of Resolutions Additional Public Comment (30 minutes) Miscellaneous or Unfinished Business Adjournment The Common Council of the City of Albany is using the Zoom© platform to provide the public access to participate in committee meetings, caucuses, and common council meetings. The Common Council, its agents, nor any of its staff are responsible for the performance of Zoom© or your ability to access the content. Please make sure you visit Zoom’s support to confirm that you have the appropriate system requirements at https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201 LOCAL LAWS INTRODUCED D OF 2021 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL PAID SICK LEAVE LOCAL LAWS HELD 1. Conti LOCAL LAW F - 2019 A LOCAL LAW REPEALING CHAPTER 54 (FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY AND ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 54 ENTITLED “ETHICS LAW OF THE CITY OF ALBANY” IN RELATION TO ETHICS AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE *Referred to Council Operations and Ethics 2. Love LOCAL LAW L - 2020 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN REGARD TO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS OF COMMON COUNCIL MEMBERS *Referred to Council Operations and Ethics 3. Conti LOCAL LAW A - 2021 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 202 (CONTINUOUS TERMS) OF ARTICLE 2 (ELECTIVE OFFICERS) OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY TO PROVIDE FOR NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS *Referred to Council Operations and Ethics 4. Doesschate, Conti, Farrell, Frederick, and Hoey LOCAL LAW C - 2021 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF PART I (ADMINISTRATIVE LEGISLATION) OF THE ALBANY CITY CODE WITH REGARD TO THE USE OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS AND KINETIC ENERGY MUNITIONS ON CIVILIAN POPULATIONS *Referred to Public Safety ORDINANCES INTRODUCED 5.32.21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF CHAPTER 375 (USDO) OF PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO NECESSARY AMENDMENTS 6.32.21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II (ZONING DISTRICTS) OF CHAPTER 375 (USDO) OF PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO NECESSARY AMENDMENTS 7.32.21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III (USE REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 375 (USDO) OF PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO NECESSARY AMENDMENTS 8.32.21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IV (DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS) OF CHAPTER 375 (USDO) OF PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO NECESSARY AMENDMENTS 9.32.21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V (ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT) OF CHAPTER 375 (USDO) OF PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO NECESSARY AMENDMENTS 10.32.21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VI (RULES OF CONSTRUCTION; DEFINITION) AND ARTICLE VII (APPLICATION FEES) OF CHAPTER 375 (USDO) OF PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO NECESSARY AMENDMENTS 11.32.21 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE SALE TO AUMAND RESTORATIONS, LLC OF 948 BROADWAY (Tax Map Parcel Number 65.16-1-32) ORDINANCES HELD 1. Anane Ordinance Number 34.101.18 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY” IN RELATION TO SPECIAL EVENT PARKING *Referred to Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement 2. Conti & Anane Ordinance Number 2.12.19 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II (TRAFFIC REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO MARKINGS FOR FIRE HYDRANTS *Referred to Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement 3. Flynn Ordinance Number 12.62.19 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III (TOW-TRUCK OWNERS AND OPERATORS) OF CHAPTER 353 (VEHICLES FOR HIRE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE MAXIMUM TOWING CHARGE PERMITTED *Referred to Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement 4. Fahey Ordinance Number 16.81.19 (MC) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375-3 (USE REGULATIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) IN ORDER TO CLARIFY THE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 5. Fahey Ordinance Number 1.21.20 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 303 (SIDEWALK AND OUTDOOR CAFES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 6. Kimbrough Ordinance Number 11.61.20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (CITY OF ALBANY UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PARKING LOTS IN MU-CU ZONE DISTRICTS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 7. Anane Ordinance Number 13.72.20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 345 (TREES AND VEGETATION) OF PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY REGARDING PLANTING TREES IN THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to General Service, Health and Environment 8. Frederick Ordinance Number 15.81.20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (GENERAL LEGISLATION) BY ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 325 TITLED SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY *Referred to Public Safety 9. Conti Ordinance Number 43.112.20 (MC) AN ORDINANCE AMENDNING ARTICLE XLVI (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF PART 35 (BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CONFORMING THE SIZE OF THE SIZE OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS WITH THE NYS GENERAL CITY LAW) *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 10. Frederick Ordinance Number 44.122.20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CLOSING OF SCOTT STREET IN THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK 11. Frederick Ordinance Number 45.122.20 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SCOTT STREET IN THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK TO SOUTH END DEVELOPMENT, LLC 12. Planning Ordinance Number 46.122.20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY RENUMBERING SUCH CHAPTER *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 13. O’Brien Ordinance Number 3.12.21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CLARIFYING VEGETATIVE COVERAGE IN RELATION TO NON-APPLICABILITY TO GREEN ROOFS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 14. O’Brien Ordinance Number 4.31.21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 371 (WATER AND WATERWAYS) AND PART 7 (DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND WATER SUPPLY) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO LEAD PIPES *Referred to General Services, Health, and Environment RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED 29.32.21R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY RECOGNIZING THE REVEREND WILLIE JAMES STOVALL, SR.’S COMMITMENT AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY AND CONGRATULATING HIM ON HIS 32ND ANNIVERSARY AS PASTOR OF THE MOUNT OLIVE SOUTHERN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 30.32.21R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DEACONESS LELA M. WALLACE AND HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF ALBANY AND ITS CHILDREN 31.32.21R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF STEPHEN EARL WINTERS RESOLUTIONS HELD 1. Anane Resolution Number 46.62.18R (MC) A RESOLUTION OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF ALBANY WAIVING FEES AGAINST THE NEW YORK STATE POOR PEOPLE’S CAMPAIGN *Referred to Public Safety 2. Anane Resolution Number 25.52.19R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF WALKABILITY THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND CALLING ON THE ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT’S TRAFFIC SAFETY DIVISION TO ADOPT A POLICY ENSURING THAT PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS ARE AUTOMATICALLY INCLUDED WHENEVER TRAFFIC SIGNALS ARE CHANGED, UPGRADED OR INSTALLED” *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 3. Love Resolution Number 42.62.19R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING THE NEED FOR A GREATER EMPHASIS ON SENIOR SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF ALBANY 4. Anane Resolution Number 7.21.20R RESOLUTION DECLARING A CLIMATE EMERGENCY AND CALLING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY MOBILIZATION TO RESTORE A SAFE CLIMATE *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 5. Conti Resolution Number 23.41.20R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ENACTING A HOME RULE MESSAGE TO THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE REQUESTING THE ENACTMENT OF SENATE BILL NO. 7606 AND ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 9114 ENTITLED: “AN ACT TO AMEND THE VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, IN RELATION TO THE RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF ALBANY; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 454 OF THE LAWS OF 2010 AMENDING THE VEHILCE AND TRAFFIC LAW RELATING TO AUTHORIZING A PILOT RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF ALBANY, IN RELATION TO MAKING SUCH PROVISIONS PERMANENT 6. Anane Resolution Number 95.102.20R RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF ALBANY MAKING ELECTION DAY A PAID HOLIDAY *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation 7. Kimbrough with the Support of President Ellis Resolution Number 102.111.20R A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF EDWIN H. SPERBER AND NAMING A PORTION OF ERIE BOULEVARD AS “EDWIN H. SPERBER WAY”” *Referred to General Service, Health and Environment 8. Finance Resolution Number 13.21.21R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE ELIMINATION OF ONE FULL TIME POSITION AND THE CREATION OF ANOTHER, WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY TOTAL FOR THE 2021 BUDGET (OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES) 9. Planning Resolution Number 18.22.21R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JEFFREY SPERRY AS A MEMBER AND THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY 10. Finance Resolution Number 22.31.21 R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE CREATION OF A FULL TIME POSITION, WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY TOTAL FOR THE 2021 BUDGET (DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES) *Referred to Finance, Assessment, & Taxation Committee 11. Finance Resolution Number 23.31.21R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO AN ADJUSTMENT IN SALARY FOR THE 2021 BUDGET (ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT) *Referred to Finance, Assessment, & Taxation Committee 12. Finance Resolution Number 25.31.21R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE ELIMINATION OF ONE FULL TIME POSITION AND THE CREATION OF ANOTHER, WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY TOTAL FOR THE 2021 BUDGET (DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION) *Referred to Finance, Assessment & Taxation Committee 13. Kimbrough Resolution Number 26.31.21R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXECUTIVE ORDER 203 *Referred to Public Safety 14. Kimbrough, Love, & Robinson Resolution Number 27.31.21R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF WARREN ADRIAN MACKEY AND RENAMING A PART OF LIVINGSTON AVENUE IN HIS HONOR * Referred to General Services, Health and Environment Committee