1. Meeting Agenda 1.I. March 18, 2024 | Agenda Documents: 24 AGENDA-ACTIVE-CALENDAR 0318.PDF 2. Supporting Legislation Legislation that is being introduced for the first time 2.I. March 18, 2024 | Supporting Legislation Documents: MARCH 18 2024.PDF 3. Active Legislation Legislation that was previously introduced and is now being considered by the body 3.I. March 18, 2024 | Active Legislation Documents: 240318 ACTIVE LEGISLATION.PDF 4. Majority Consent (MC) 5. Supporting Document 6. Minutes 7. Written Comment 8. Active Calendar AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL Monday, March 18, 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 3/8/2024) Page 1 of 12 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Common Council Public Hearing will be held on March 18, 2024 at 7:00PM and will be held in advance of the potential passage of the following ordinance. This meeting will be an in-person meeting in the Common Council Chambers, City Hall and will be held on the following matter: 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 ordinance before the Common Council for consideration. The Public Hearing will be livestreamed to our YouTube© page: https://www.youtube.com/@albanycommoncouncil5666 We encourage all interested parties to submit written comments by 12 noon on March 18, 2024. Anyone wishing to be heard will have an opportunity to do so at the above stated time and location. Shaniqua Jackson City Clerk (Revised 3/8/2024) Page 2 of 12 Albany Common Council Active Calendar Monday, March 18, 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. Legislation Prime Sponsor Subject Local Laws Held Balarin A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 8 (SUSTAINABILITY A of 2024 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 Pending Discussion at the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee Meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 Ordinances Held Frederick AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE 76.122.23 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 Pending Discussion at the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee Meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 Resolutions Introduced Romero A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING 25.32.24R THE PASSAGE OF THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE’S CLIMATE CHANGE SUPERFUND ACT, WHICH ESTABLISHES A CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION COST RECOVERY PROGRAM Resolutions Introduced Frederick A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING A 26.32.24R TRANSFER OF BUDGETED FUNDS AND A CHANGE IN THE AUTHORIZED POSITIONS INCLUDED IN THE 2024 CITY BUDGET, WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY RATE OR SALARY TOTAL Resolutions Introduced Balarin A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION, 27.32.24R AND FUNDING IN THE FIRST INSTANCE 100% OF THE FEDERAL-AID AND STATE "MARCHISELLI" PROGRAM-AID ELIGIBLE COSTS, OF A TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL-AID PROJECT, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE (Revised 3/8/2024) Page 3 of 12 Resolutions Introduced Keegan A RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE MARCH OF 2024 AS 28.32.24R WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH AND HONORING THE EXTRAORDINARY CONTRIBUTIONS OF WOMEN TO THE CITY OF ALBANY Resolutions Introduced Keegan A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE BIG BROTHERS BIG 31.32.24R SISTERS OF THE CAPITAL REGION FY 2025 CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING REQUEST (Revised 3/8/2024) Page 4 of 12 Local Laws Introduced 1 Farrell Local Law C of 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 133 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE XV (GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS) THERETO AND PROVIDING FOR A COOL ROOF REQUIREMENT (Revised 3/8/2024) Page 5 of 12 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: 4/3/2024* (Revised 3/8/2024) Page 6 of 12 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* 10 Balarin *Under Consideration* 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 *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use | Discussion: 3/12/2024* 11 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 *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* (Revised 3/8/2024) Page 7 of 12 Ordinances Introduced 1 Balarin Ordinance 7.32.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE GRANT OF AN EASMENT OVER A PORTION OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 327 WASHINGTON AVENUE (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 65.71-1-55) TO NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POWER SUPPLY TO THE EV CHARGERS THAT WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE PROPERTY 2 Adams Ordinance 8.32.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ALLOWING MORE EMPLOYEE RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS (Revised 3/8/2024) Page 8 of 12 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 | Discussed: 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 3/8/2024) Page 9 of 12 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 Frederick *Under Consideration* 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 | Discussion: 3/12/2024* 12 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* 13 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* 14 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 | Discussion: 3/12/2024* 15 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* 16 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 3/8/2024) Page 10 of 12 Resolutions Introduced 1 Romero *Under Consideration* Resolution 25.32.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE’S CLIMATE CHANGE SUPERFUND ACT, WHICH ESTABLISHES A CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION COST RECOVERY PROGRAM 2 Frederick *Under Consideration* Resolution 26.32.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING A TRANSFER OF BUDGETED FUNDS AND A CHANGE IN THE AUTHORIZED POSITIONS INCLUDED IN THE 2024 CITY BUDGET, WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY RATE OR SALARY TOTAL 3 Balarin *Under Consideration* Resolution 27.32.24R A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION, AND FUNDING IN THE FIRST INSTANCE 100% OF THE FEDERAL-AID AND STATE "MARCHISELLI" PROGRAM-AID ELIGIBLE COSTS, OF A TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL-AID PROJECT, AND APPROPRIATING 4 Keegan *Under Consideration* Resolution 28.32.24R A RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE MARCH OF 2024 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH AND HONORING THE EXTRAORDINARY CONTRIBUTIONS OF WOMEN TO THE CITY OF ALBANY 5 Johnson Resolution 29.32.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE CITY OF ALBANY IN ITS NOMINATION OF THE SOUTH WATERFRONT DISTRICT - STEP 2 BROWNFIELD OPPORTUNITY AREA (BOA) PLAN TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOR OFFICIAL DESIGNATION 6 Kimbrough Resolution 30.32.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE CITY OF ALBANY IN ITS NOMINATION OF THE NORTH WAREHOUSE DISTRICT - STEP 2 BROWNFIELD OPPORTUNITY AREA (BOA) PLAN TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOR OFFICIAL DESIGNATION 7 Keegan *Under Consideration* Resolution 31.32.24R A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE CAPITAL REGION FY 2025 CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING REQUEST (Revised 3/8/2024) Page 11 of 12 Resolutions Held 1 Hoey Resolution 14.21.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL EXPRESSING ITS DESIRE TO CREATE A BIKE/WALKING TRAIL ALONG THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY *Referred to Parks, Recreation & Family Services* 2 Clarke Resolution 9.21.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE OF BEVERLY BARDEQUEZ AND RENAMING A PORTION OF RAPP ROAD IN HER HONOR *Passed the General Services, Health & Environment Committee | Discussed: 2/15/2023* 3 Adams Resolution 95.92.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING THE SECOND MONDAY IN OCTOBER OF EACH YEAR AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY IN ALBANY *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 4 Love Resolution 9.12.24R (MC) A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING INCREASED VIOLENCE IN THE CITY OF ALBANY AND REAFFIRMING THE COUNCIL’S COMMITMENT TO A PERMANENT END TO VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES *Referred to Public Safety | Discussed: 2/13/2024* 5 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 *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment* (Revised 3/8/2024) Page 12 of 12 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY SUPPORT LEGISLATION MARCH 4, 2024 LOCAL LAWS C of 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 133 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE XV (GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS) THERETO AND PROVIDING FOR A COOL ROOF REQUIREMENT ORDINANCES 7.32.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE GRANT OF AN EASMENT OVER A PORTION OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 327 WASHINGTON AVENUE (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 65.71-1-55) TO NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POWER SUPPLY TO THE EV CHARGERS THAT WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE PROPERTY 8.32.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ALLOWING MORE EMPLOYEE RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS RESOLUTIONS 25.32.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE’S CLIMATE CHANGE SUPERFUND ACT, WHICH ESTABLISHES A CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION COST RECOVERY PROGRAM 26.32.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING A TRANSFER OF BUDGETED FUNDS AND A CHANGE IN THE AUTHORIZED POSITIONS INCLUDED IN THE 2024 CITY BUDGET, WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY RATE OR SALARY TOTAL 27.32.24R A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION, AND FUNDING IN THE FIRST INSTANCE 100% OF THE FEDERAL-AID AND STATE "MARCHISELLI" PROGRAM-AID ELIGIBLE COSTS, OF A TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL-AID PROJECT, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE 28.32.24R A RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE MARCH OF 2024 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH AND HONORING THE EXTRAORDINARY CONTRIBUTIONS OF WOMEN TO THE CITY OF ALBANY Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. 29.32.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE CITY OF ALBANY IN ITS NOMINATION OF THE SOUTH WATERFRONT DISTRICT - STEP 2 BROWNFIELD OPPORTUNITY AREA (BOA) PLAN TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOR OFFICIAL DESIGNATION 30.32.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE CITY OF ALBANY IN ITS NOMINATION OF THE NORTH WAREHOUSE DISTRICT STEP 2 BROWNFIELD OPPORTUNITY AREA (BOA) PLAN TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOR OFFICIAL DESIGNATION 31.32.24R A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE CAPITAL REGION FY 2025 CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING REQUEST Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Member Farrell, on behalf of the Committee on Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement, introduced the following: LOCAL LAW C OF 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 133 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE XV (GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS) THERETO AND PROVIDING FOR A COOL ROOF REQUIREMENT Be it enacted, by the Common Council of the City of Albany, as follows: Section 1. Part 2 (Building Construction) of Chapter 133 (Building Construction) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany, is hereby amended by adding a new Article XV, to be entitled “Green Building Requirements,” thereto, to read as follows: ARTICLE XV GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS § 133-110 Cool roof requirements. A. Except as provided in subsection (B) below, all newly-installed roof coverings or roofs installed on buildings with a roof slope of 17 percent slope or less, a minimum of seventy- five percent (75%) of the entire roof surface not used for roof penetrations, renewable energy power systems, including but not limited to photovoltaics or solar thermal collectors, harvesting systems for rainwater to be used on-site, or green roofing systems, shall be covered with products that are white in color and that either: 1. Have a minimum solar reflective index of 78 as determined in accordance with the ASTM E 1980 standard; or 2. Comply with the criteria for roof products as defined in “ENERGY STAR® Program Requirements, Product Specification for Roof Products, Eligibility Criteria.” B. The provisions of subsection (A) of this section shall not apply to the following: 1. Temporary buildings or structures; 2. Greenhouses; 3. Any portion of a roof used as outdoor recreation space by the occupants of the building, if such space is landscaped or covered by decking, a walking surface, other protective surface; Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. 4. Any portion of a roof that is composed of glass, metal, clay, concrete tile, wood, or slate, or a plastic or rubber material intended to simulate clay or concrete tile; 5. Repairs to an existing roof; or 6. Replacement of a roof when the area of the roof being replaced is equal to or less than fifty percent (50%) of the total area of the roof; Section 2. This local law shall take effect 180 days from final passage, public hearing, and filing with the Secretary of State. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 8th DAY OF MARCH, 2024 ______________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Member Balarin introduced the following: ORDINANCE 7.32.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE GRANT OF AN EASMENT OVER A PORTION OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 327 WASHINGTON AVENUE (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 65.71-1-55) TO NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POWER SUPPLY TO THE EV CHARGERS THAT WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE PROPERTY The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The City of Albany is hereby authorized to grant an easement to the Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation over a portion of City-owned property at 327 Washington Avenue (tax map parcel number 65.71-1-55) in the City of Albany for the purposes of the installation and maintenance of a means to supply power to the EV chargers that will be installed on the said property, as described more fully in the proposed easement attached hereto. Section 2. The form, content, terms and conditions of such easement shall be approved by the Corporation Counsel. Section 3. The Grantee shall not hinder, interfere with, prevent, delay, obstruct or adversely affect the Grantor in the reasonable exercise of its governmental operations or function. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 29TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2024 __________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: February 29, 2024 Sponsor: Council Member Balarin ORDINANCE 7.32.24 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE GRANT OF AN EASMENT OVER A PORTION OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 327 WASHINGTON AVENUE (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 65.71-1-55) TO NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POWER SUPPLY TO THE EV CHARGERS THAT WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE PROPERTY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The City recently purchased 327 Washington Avenue, a parking lot from the State of New York (and will likely soon lease the property to the Albany Parking Authority to operate the lot). Part of the intention behind the acquisition of the property was to install EV chargers on the property. National Grid will be handling the installation, but will also need to supply power to the chargers. As such, they need an easement across the now City-owned parcel to install the necessary power supply apparatus. The easement would also give National Grid them permission to enter upon the City-owned property to repair and maintain these facilities. The proposed easement, together with a drawing provided by National Grid to the City, are included herewith. The easement request has been reviewed and approved by the relevant City departments and the language of the easement itself will be reviewed and finally approved by the Corporation Counsel. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Common Council approval is required for land transactions, such as the granting of a permanent easement over municipal property. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Member Adams introduced the following: ORDINANCE 8.32.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ALLOWING MORE EMPLOYEE RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Subsection C of Section 359-76 (Issuance of residential and business/property owner parking permits) of Article VIII (Residential Parking Permit System) of Chapter 359 (Vehicles and Traffic) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: B. Three Five business employee permits may be issued to a business/property owner at any time for any business without regard to number of employees or off-street parking. A business/property owner permit is valid only for the vehicles listed thereon and shall be displayed on the vehicle for which the permit is being used only as the City Clerk, by regulation, may prescribe. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect 30 days after enactment. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 7th day of MARCH 2023 _____________________________ 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: March 3, 2024 Sponsor: Council Members Adams ORDINANCE 8.32.24 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ALLOWING MORE EMPLOYEE RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This ordinance will increase the amount of employee parking permits available for companies within the residential parking permit system. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Often, businesses require more than three employees working at a single time. In those cases, those employees often need to pay for parking, making it harder for businesses in those areas to retain employees. FISCAL IMPACT None. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Members Romero and Anane introduced the following: RESOLUTION 25.32.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE’S CLIMATE CHANGE SUPERFUND ACT, WHICH ESTABLISHES A CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION COST RECOVERY PROGRAM WHEREAS, the proposed program under New York State Assembly Bill 3351A and Senate Bill 2129 would require companies that contributed significantly to the emission of greenhouse gasses to fund infrastructure investments to prepare New York communities for the impacts of climate change; and WHEREAS, the funds collected under the climate change adaptation cost recovery program would be used for projects such as coastal wetlands restoration, storm water drainage system upgrades, and energy-efficient cooling systems in public and private buildings; and WHEREAS, communities that have been disproportionately impacted by fossil fuel pollution would receive at least 35% of the overall benefits of program spending; and WHEREAS, a report published by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) revealed that in order to limit warming to around 1.5° Celsius, we have to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030; and WHEREAS, according to the United States Fourth National Climate Assessment, the Northeast region is projected to be more than 3.6° Fahrenheit warmer on average in 2035 than during the preindustrial era – the largest increase in the contiguous United States and as soon as two decades before global average temperatures reach a similar milestone; and WHEREAS, climate change is a serious threat to the environment, health, and economic well-being of New York’s communities; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany and its residents are especially vulnerable to the effects of climate change as the dense concentration of pavement and buildings, paired with the relative lack of expansive tree coverage, absorb and trap heat; and WHEREAS, those in historically disinvested areas, such as the transportation hub of the South End, experience worse air quality that other areas of the city – therefore addressing the issue of air quality is vital to achieving equity in the City of Albany; and WHEREAS, if immediate meaningful action is not taken, solutions to address climate change will become more difficult and expensive; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany, through the dedication of the Office of Sustainability and the Sustainability Advisory Committee, has demonstrated its commitment to advancing Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. sustainable practices and promoting energy efficiency, environmental conservation, and sustainable living; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Albany Common Council supports and endorses A3351A/S2129, also known as the Climate Change Superfund Act, which establishes a climate change adaptation cost recovery program in New York State; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be submitted to Governor Kathy Hochul, Assemblymember Patricia Fahy, State Senator Neil Breslin, Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee Chair Deborah Glick, and Senate Environmental Conservation Committee Chair Pete Harckham. 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: March 5, 2024 Sponsor: Council Members Romero and Anane RESOLUTION 25.32.24R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF THE CLIMATE CHANGE SUPERFUND ACT, WHICH ESTABLISHES A CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION COST RECOVERY PROGRAM GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This resolution urges New York State to pass A3351A/S2129, which establishes a climate change adaptation cost recovery program, which would require that the entities responsible for environmental damage pay for its cleanup. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW N/A FISCAL IMPACT None. 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 26.32.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING A TRANSFER OF BUDGETED FUNDS AND A CHANGE IN THE AUTHORIZED POSITIONS INCLUDED IN THE 2024 CITY BUDGET, WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY RATE OR SALARY TOTAL WHEREAS, section 604 (D)(b) of the Charter of the City of Albany dictates that any transfer of budgeted funds that affects a salary rate or salary total, occurring after the adoption of the annual budget, requires the approval of the Common Council; and WHEREAS, the Albany Water Board has requested a change in the authorized positons included in the 2024 City Budget for the Department of Water; and WHEREAS, the City Civil Service Commission certified the new title of ‘Assistant Arborist’ on January 31, 2024; and WHEREAS, the Department of General Services has requested a change in its authorized positons included in the 2024 City Budget; and WHEREAS, in furtherance of these requests, the Budget Director has requested that the amendments reflected in the subsequent chart to the authorized positions of the Departments of Water and General Services be made; and Action Title Budget Line Grade Range Create HR Generalist II BW.8310.Positions W.6 52,000 – 78,000 Delete Accountant I BW.8310.Positions W.5 47,300 – 71,000 Create Administrative Assistant BW.8310.Positions W.3 39,000 – 58,500 Delete Confidential Assistant BW.8310.Positions W.4 43,000 – 64,500 Create Assistant Arborist A.1492.Positions W.7 57,200 – 85,800 Delete Assistant Forester A.1492.Positions CS.3 59,322 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany consents to the transfer of budgeted funds affecting a salary rate or salary total in order to effectuate the change in Departments of Water and General Services staffing for 2024. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: March 8, 2024 Sponsor: Council Member Frederick RESOLUTION 26.32.24R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING A TRANSFER OF BUDGETED FUNDS AND A CHANGE IN THE AUTHORIZED POSITIONS INCLUDED IN THE 2024 CITY BUDGET, WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY RATE OR SALARY TOTAL GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The purpose of the legislation is to make changes required in order to effectuate a change in the staffing of the Departments of Water and General Services to provide these departments with the staffing roles necessary for service delivery. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Pursuant to section 604 (D)(b) of the City Charter “any transfer of budgeted funds that affects any salary rate or salary total” requires the approval of the Common Council. FISCAL IMPACT None. Sufficient salary appropriations for these staffing changes were included in the 2024 Adopted Budget. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Members Balarin and Frederick introduced the following: RESOLUTION 27.32.24R A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION, AND FUNDING IN THE FIRST INSTANCE 100% OF THE FEDERAL-AID AND STATE "MARCHISELLI" PROGRAM-AID ELIGIBLE COSTS, OF A TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL-AID PROJECT, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE WHEREAS, a Project, Central Avenue Reconstruction Project & Frisbie Avenue Reconstruction Project, City of Albany, Albany County P.I.N. 1762.30/D041404 (the “Project") is eligible for funding under Title 23 U.S. Code, as amended, that calls for the apportionment of the costs such program to be borne at the ratio of 90 % Federal funds WHEREAS, the City of Albany desires to advance the Project by making a commitment of 100% of the non-federal share of the costs of Design NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Albany Common Council duly convened does hereby RESOLVE, that the City of Albany Common Council hereby approves the above-subject project; and it is hereby further RESOLVED, that the City of Albany Common Council hereby authorizes the City of Albany to pay in the first instance 100% of the federal and non-federal share of the cost of Design work for the Project or portions thereof; and it is further RESOLVED, that the sum of $773,000.00 (seven hundred seventy-three thousand dollars and zero cents) is hereby appropriated from the bond authorized in Ordinance No. 34.112.22 and made available to cover the cost of participation in the Design phase of the Project; and it is further RESOLVED, that in the event the full federal and non-federal share costs of the project exceeds the amount appropriated above, City of Albany Common Council shall convene as soon as possible to appropriate said excess amount immediately upon the notification by the New York State Department of Transportation thereof, and it is further RESOLVED, that the City of Albany be and is hereby authorized to execute all necessary Agreements, certifications or reimbursement requests for Federal Aid and/or Marchiselli Aid on behalf of the City of Albany with the New York State Department of Transportation in connection with the advancement or approval of the Project and providing for the administration of the Project and the municipality's first instance funding of project costs and permanent funding of the local share of federal-aid and state-aid eligible Project costs and all Project costs within appropriations therefore that are not so eligible, and it is further RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be filed with the New York State Commissioner of Transportation by attaching it to any necessary Agreement in connection with the Project and it is further Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. RESOLVED, this Resolution shall take effect immediately Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Jake Eisland, Research Counsel Re: Supporting Memorandum Date: March 7, 2024 Sponsors: All RESOLUTION NUMBER 27.32.24R TITLE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION, AND FUNDING IN THE FIRST INSTANCE 100% OF THE FEDERAL-AID AND STATE "MARCHISELLI" PROGRAM-AID ELIGIBLE COSTS, OF A TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL-AID PROJECT, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Proposed Resolution and Master Agreement for the Engineering / Design Phases of the Central Avenue and Frisbie Avenue Reconstruction TIP Project (PIN 1762.30). This document needs to be enacted by the Common Council to allow the State of New York to reimburse the City for work accomplished on the Engineering / Design Phases of the project. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The execution of this agreement is necessary for the City to receive Federal Aid on this project. Project design fees will not be eligible for reimbursement until Federal Authorization is executed (from FHWA). This resolution needs to be passed in order to receive Federal Authorization. The New York State Department of Transportation has requested this information be submitted to them as soon as possible. FISCAL IMPACT The funding is currently in place for this project under ordinance 34.112.22 Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Members Keegan, Frederick, Love, Romero, Farrell, and Zamer introduced the following: RESOLUTION 28.32.24R A RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE MARCH OF 2024 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH AND HONORING THE EXTRAORDINARY CONTRIBUTIONS OF WOMEN TO THE CITY OF ALBANY WHEREAS, during the month of March our nation celebrates Women’s History Month, a celebration which originated in 1909 with International Women’s Day at the suggestion of activist Theresa Malkiel, occurring for the first time in New York City and spreading internationally thereafter; and WHEREAS, Laura X reinvigorated our acknowledgement of International Women’s Day with a march in Berkley, California in 1969, helped establish the Women’s History Research Center, and called for a Women’s History Month because it is unfair for half the population to only be acknowledged one day per year; and WHEREAS, the school district of Sonoma, California was the first to celebrate Women’s History Week in 1978; and WHEREAS, the week of March 8, 1980 was the first national recognition of Women’s History Week following a proclamation from President Carter; and WHEREAS, March of 1987 was the first national recognition of Women’s History Month following a resolution passed by the US Congress at the petition of the National Women’s History Project; and WHEREAS, Albany has been fortunate enough to be the home of many famous women throughout history, such as Abolitionist and Leader of the Underground Railroad Harriet Myers, suffragettes such as Elizabeth Colbert, religious leaders like Mother Ann Lee who led the Shakers, and founding mothers like Eliza Schuyler Hamilton; and WHEREAS, in 1880 the Albany Women’s Suffrage Society led by Mary Seymour Howell, C. Mary Williams, Hendrika Iliohan, Kate Stoneman, and Mary Pruyn ran the first women for public office in the City of Albany which included Emily Weed Barnes and Mary Pruyn for school commissioner following the passage of the School Suffrage Law which saw over 100 women attempt to vote for the first time in City elections with 30 women successfully casting ballots; and WHEREAS, women of every age, race, class, religion, and ethnicity have made historic contributions to our nation and to the City of Albany, including critical economic, cultural, and social roles in every sphere of life; and Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. WHEREAS, gender identity, along with race and sexual orientation, can increase barriers to full participation in society, economic security, personal safety, and access to healthcare; and WHEREAS, the intersection of gender identity with race and sexual orientation can increase the barriers that some women face; and WHEREAS, this past year women and birthing parents in the United States have suffered following the repeal of Roe v. Wade which took away the rights we fought for and has resulted in the reduction of access to reproductive healthcare and obstetrics in states with strict abortion laws, denials for life saving obstetric care, loss of access to fertility care, and an increase in the criminalization of miscarriage and women’s bodies; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany is committed to the full participation of women in all aspects of society in order to make the city a better place to live, work, and raise a family, by removing barriers that hinder their participation, increasing awareness of the status of women and the issues they face, and by recognizing and promoting the contributions that women make to their community, State, and Nation; and WHEREAS, Albany is fortunate enough to be represented by several incredible women, whose hard work and passion have brought them to where they are today; and WHEREAS, Councilmembers Ginnie Farrell, Sonia Frederick, Joyce Love, Gabriella Romero, Meghan Keegan, and Deborah Zamer are each incredible examples of influential woman who have made powerful contributions to their community. Furthermore, Assemblymember Patricia Fahy, Mayor Kathy Sheehan, and Governor Kathy Hochul are all powerful examples of women in the most important roles in both the City of Albany and New York State; and WHEREAS, Albany is honored to be represented by so many diligent and talented women; and WHEREAS, the city government of Albany, New York currently has more agencies led by women than during any time in its history, including a female City Clerk, Corporation Counsel, Auditor, and the heads of the departments of Administrative Services, Cultural Affairs, Neighborhood Services, Sustainability, and Human Resources; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Albany Common Council, hereby commemorates March 2024 as Women’s History Month, and pauses in its deliberations to honor the sacrifices and contributions made by women to our city and our nation. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Hon. Meghan Keegan, 9th Ward Jake Eisland, Research Counsel Re: Supporting Memorandum Date: March 8, 2024 Sponsors: Keegan, Frederick, Love, Romero, Farrell, and Zamer RESOLUTION NUMBER 28.32.24R TITLE A RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE MARCH OF 2024 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH AND HONORING THE EXTRAORDINARY CONTRIBUTIONS OF WOMEN TO THE CITY OF ALBANY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To officially commemorate Women’s History Month. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW This resolution is necessary to express the Council’s appreciation to the women who make Albany the city it is. FISCAL IMPACT None. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Member Johnson introduced the following: RESOLUTION 29.32.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE CITY OF ALBANY IN ITS NOMINATION OF THE SOUTH WATERFRONT DISTRICT - STEP 2 BROWNFIELD OPPORTUNITY AREA (BOA) PLAN TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOR OFFICIAL DESIGNATION WHEREAS, the South Waterfront District Step 2 Brownfield Opportunity Area Study encompasses an approximately 24-acre area centered on Broadway between the South End neighborhood and the Hudson River; with 8 brownfield/ underutilized sites identified in Albany’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2011). WHEREAS, a “Brownfield” is a neighborhood or area within a community negatively affected by real or perceived environmental conditions. These properties often are underutilized because the contamination (or perception thereof) has impeded investment & redevelopment, making them an economic and aesthetic drain on localities. WHEREAS, the intent of the Department of State’s Program Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) Program is to fund the assessment of community redevelopment opportunities, posed by a concentration of brownfields. WHEREAS, the City of Albany was awarded a grant administered through the New York State Department of State (NYSDOS) for the preparation of a Brownfield Opportunity Area Nomination Study for both the South Waterfront District Step 2 Brownfield Opportunity Area Study in 2018. WHEREAS, the area is an active truck route connecting I-787 to South Albany and is isolated from its surroundings by transportation infrastructure. Public access to the river is very limited. The study area has several vacant and underutilized sites including eight brownfields with the potential to be redeveloped for commercial use and/or waterfront recreation. WHEREAS, the study took an area-wide approach to the assessment and redevelopment of brownfields and other vacant or abandoned properties. The outcome of the BOA program is a community supported revitalization plan and implementation strategy to return unproductive land back to use and rejuvenate the surrounding area in the South Waterfront District, a historic waterfront industrial district characterized by large brick and metal warehouse structures, and contains a mix of commercial properties, public and private water-related uses along the shoreline, and Island Creek Park. WHEREAS, once an Official BOA Designation is made developers participating in the voluntary Brownfield Cleanup Program can receive a tax credit “bump-up” to redevelop designated BOA sites in a manner that is consistent with the community’s vision and plan. Designated BOAs also receive priority consideration for some state grant programs to implement the community’s vision outlined in the BOA Nomination Study. When brownfield sites are Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. remediated and redeveloped, this can increase nearby property values and the local tax base, ameliorate public health risks and environmental justice concerns, and spur additional investment in a community. WHEREAS, the study builds off the vision and goals of the Albany 2030 Comprehensive Plan. It also complements related local strategies in and near the study area including the City of Albany Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (2023 update), the City of Albany Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan (2021), the Hudson River Shoreline Stabilization Study (2021), the City of Albany Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance (USDO) (2021), and the Downtown Albany Strategic Investment Plan (Downtown Revitalization Initiative)(2019). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany does hereby approve and endorse the City in nominating the South Waterfront District - Step 2 Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) Plan to the New York State Department of State for official designation as a Brownfield Opportunity Area. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Bryan Jimenez, Senior Legislative Aide Jake Eisland, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: March 7, 2024 Sponsor: Johnson RESOLUTION 29.32.24R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE CITY OF ALBANY IN ITS NOMINATION OF THE SOUTH WATERFRONT DISTRICT - STEP 2 BROWNFIELD OPPORTUNITY AREA (BOA) PLAN TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOR OFFICIAL DESIGNATION GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The City of Albany is requesting Common Council support for nominating a Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) Program plan to the New York State Department of State to achieve a designation of a brownfield opportunity area. Successful designation of the BOA will make available additional brownfield tax credits for eligible projects and give project grant or financing applications priority and preference from state, federal, and local agencies as allowed by law. Potential stakeholders and all other information will be included in the attached BOA Nomination document. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The Brownfield Opportunity Area Nomination process requires a public hearing regarding a planned designation for the purpose of accepting public comment on the draft Nomination Study and the City's intent to request official designation as a Brownfield Opportunity Area. Copies of the BOA Nomination document are available for review on the Project website (City of Albany WAVES (albanynywaves.com)) and physical copies can be provided by request to the Department of Planning and Development by contacting Planning Staff by email (dpd@albanyny.gov) or phone (518-694-3986). FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Member Kimbrough introduced the following: RESOLUTION 30.32.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE CITY OF ALBANY IN ITS NOMINATION OF THE NORTH WAREHOUSE DISTRICT - STEP 2 BROWNFIELD OPPORTUNITY AREA (BOA) PLAN TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOR OFFICIAL DESIGNATION WHEREAS, the North Warehouse District Step 2 Brownfield Opportunity Area Study, .as identified in Albany’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2011), is an approximately 183-acre area bordered by I-787 and the Hudson River to the east, Downtown Albany to the south, the Arbor Hill and Ten Broeck Triangle neighborhoods to the west, and the North Albany-Shaker Park neighborhood to the north. It includes a portion of the Patroon Creek tributary, the Hudson River shoreline, and the former entrance of the Erie Canal; and WHEREAS, a “Brownfield” is a neighborhood or area within a community negatively affected by real or perceived environmental conditions. These properties often are underutilized because the contamination (or perception thereof) has impeded investment & redevelopment, making them an economic and aesthetic drain on localities; and WHEREAS, the intent of the Department of State’s Program Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) Program is to fund the assessment of community redevelopment opportunities, posed by a concentration of brownfields; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany was awarded a grant administered through the New York State Department of State (NYSDOS) for the preparation of a Brownfield Opportunity Area Nomination Study for both the North Warehouse District Step 2 Brownfield Opportunity Area Study in 2018; and WHEREAS, the area includes major transportation infrastructure including the Canadian Pacific and CSX railroads, and I-787 and I-90, which separate the district from its waterfront and adjacent neighborhoods. It includes a portion of the Patroon Creek tributary, the Hudson River shoreline, and the former entrance of the Erie Canal; and WHEREAS, the study took an area-wide approach to the assessment and redevelopment of brownfields and other vacant or abandoned properties. The outcome of the BOA program is a community supported revitalization plan and implementation strategy to return unproductive land back to use and rejuvenate the surrounding area in the North Warehouse District, a historic waterfront industrial district characterized by large brick and metal warehouse structures, and contains a mix of commercial properties, public and private water-related uses along the shoreline, and Island Creek Park; and WHEREAS, once an Official BOA Designation is made developers participating in the voluntary Brownfield Cleanup Program can receive a tax credit “bump-up” to redevelop designated BOA sites in a manner that is consistent with the community’s vision and plan. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Designated BOAs also receive priority consideration for some state grant programs to implement the community’s vision outlined in the BOA Nomination Study. When brownfield sites are remediated and redeveloped, this can increase nearby property values and the local tax base, ameliorate public health risks and environmental justice concerns, and spur additional investment in a community; and WHEREAS, the study builds off the vision and goals of the Albany 2030 Comprehensive Plan. It also complements related local strategies in and near the study area including the City of Albany Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (2023 update), the City of Albany Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan (2021), the Hudson River Shoreline Stabilization Study (2021), the City of Albany Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance (USDO) (2021), and the Downtown Albany Strategic Investment Plan (Downtown Revitalization Initiative)(2019); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany does hereby approve and endorse the City of Albany's nomination of the North Warehouse District - Step 2 Brownfield Opportunity Area (Boa) Plan to the New York State Department of State for official designation as a Brownfield Opportunity Area. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Bryan Jimenez, Senior Legislative Aide Jake Eisland, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: March 7, 2024 Sponsor: Kimbrough RESOLUTION 30.32.24R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE CITY OF ALBANY IN ITS NOMINATION OF THE NORTH WAREHOUSE DISTRICT STEP 2 BROWNFIELD OPPORTUNITY AREA (BOA) PLAN TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOR OFFICIAL DESIGNATION GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The City of Albany is requesting Common Council support for nominating a Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) Program plan to the New York State Department of State to achieve a designation of a brownfield opportunity area. Successful designation of the BOA will make available additional brownfield tax credits for eligible projects and give project grant or financing applications priority and preference from state, federal, and local agencies as allowed by law. Potential stakeholders and all other information will be included in the attached BOA Nomination document. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The Brownfield Opportunity Area Nomination process requires a public hearing regarding a planned designation for the purpose of accepting public comment on the draft Nomination Study and the City's intent to request official designation as a Brownfield Opportunity Area. Copies of the BOA Nomination document are available for review on the Project website (City of Albany WAVES (albanynywaves.com)) and physical copies can be provided by request to the Department of Planning and Development by contacting Planning Staff by email (dpd@albanyny.gov) or phone (518-694-3986). FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Member Keegan introduced the following: RESOLUTION 31.32.24R A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE CAPITAL REGION FY 2025 CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING REQUEST WHEREAS, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) was founded in 1904 with a goal of diverting children from the court system in New York City by partnering youth with caring adults; and WHEREAS, BBBS now operates in all 50 states and internationally with a mission to ensure that all children have access to positive role models; and WHEREAS, BBBS has demonstrated that their mentoring program positively impacts youth confidence and educational outcomes; and WHEREAS, BBBS has demonstrated that the youth served by their programs are less likely to interact with the juvenile justice system, engage in substance abuse, skip school, or display violent and aggressive behaviors; and WHEREAS, BBBS of the Capital Region and other state affiliates are seeking discretionary funding to expand youth mentoring programs across twenty four counties in New York State with a focused commitment to enhancing mental health supports for our youth; and WHEREAS, Governor Hochul’s June 2023 summary report following a statewide listening tour on youth mental health has underscored the urgent need and critical gap in comprehensive support systems for youth accessing mental health resources and emphasized the importance of innovative solutions; and WHEREAS, a research review from the National Mentoring Resource Center in 2016 underscored the transformative impact of mentoring on youth, demonstrating significant enhancements in mental health, such as improved self-esteem and reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety, thus providing essential socio-emotional support and promoting resilience; and WHEREAS, these findings suggest that mentoring relationships are indispensable in fostering the overall well-being and development of youth, offering a foundation for them to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally; and WHEREAS, the critical role of quality mentorship in addressing these challenges head-on can provide a strategic pathway to bolster mental health resilience among youth across New York State; and WHEREAS, the BBBS NY Coalition’s joint request for Congressionally Directed Spending is timely and aligns with the state’s identified priorities for addressing youth mental health crises; and Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. WHEREAS, the collective effort of these BBBS affiliates represents a statewide commitment to nurturing the potential of every child through mentoring; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Albany Common Council is proud to express its support for Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of the Capital Region’s FY25 Congressionally Directed Spending Request in coalition with BBBS affiliates across New York State, including BBBS of Erie, Niagara, and the Southern Tier, BBBS of Greater Rochester, BBBS of Long Island, BBBS of New York City, BBBS of Rockland County, BBBS of the Southern Adirondacks, and BBBS of Westchester and Putnam; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be sent to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Senator Charles Schumer, and Congressman Paul Tonko. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Hon. Meghan Keegan, 9th Ward Re: Supporting Memorandum Date: March 8, 2024 Sponsors: Keegan RESOLUTION NUMBER 31.32.24R TITLE A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE CAPITAL REGION FY 2025 CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING REQUEST GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The purpose of this resolution is to support BBBS NY Coalition’s joint request for federal grant funds that would expand youth mentoring programs with a focused commitment to enhancing mental health supports for our youth. Council Members sent a letter of support for BBBS’s application to Senator Schumer and Senator Gillibrand for Congressionally Directed Spending. This resolution reaffirms the Council’s support for this funding request and further supports BBBS’s application for funding through Congressman Tonko. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION There is an urgent need and critical gap in comprehensive support systems for youth accessing mental health resources. Youth mentoring programs can have transformative impacts and demonstrate significant enhancements in mental health, such as improved self-esteem and reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety. FISCAL IMPACT None. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ACTIVE LEGISLATION PREVIOUSLY INTRODUCED LEGISLATION NOW UNDER CONSIDERATION MARCH 18, 2024 LOCAL LAWS 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 ORDINANCES 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 Council Member Balarin, on behalf of the Committee on Planning, Economic Development, and Land Use, introduced the following: 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 Be it enacted, by the Common Council of the City of Albany, as follows: Section 1. Part 8 (Sustainability Advisory Committee) of Chapter 42 (Departments and Commissions) of Part I (Administrative Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: Part 8 Sustainability Advisory Committee Commission § 42-132 Legislative intent. The City of Albany by Resolution 51.52.09R and Executive Order No. 422-09 has pledged to combat climate change and take action to adopt more sustainable practices by becoming a “Climate Smart Community.” The City of Albany Common Council believes that the social, economic, and environmental aspects of sustainability are key to the successful implementation of the Albany 2030 Plan. Additionally, the City of Albany Common Council believes that there is overwhelming scientific consensus that climate change poses a real and increasing threat to our local and global environments which is primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels. The effects of climate change will endanger our infrastructure, economy and livelihoods; harm our farms and food systems, ecological communities, including native fish and wildlife populations; spread invasive species and exotic diseases; reduce drinking water supplies and recreational opportunities; and pose health threats to our citizens. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing our community’s resiliency will require sustained and substantial efforts by all levels of government, interest groups, and citizens. Establishment of a Sustainability Advisory Committee Commission is a necessary step in fostering unified action on climate change. § 42-133 Establishment; appointment of members. A. There is hereby established a Sustainability Advisory Committee Commission comprised of 15 19 voting members, five of whom shall be appointed by the Mayor and five seven of whom shall be appointed by the Common Council. The remaining members of the Committee Commission shall be composed of the following: the Commissioner of the Department of General Service, the Commissioner of Development and Planning, the Commissioner of the Water Department, the City Engineer, the Director of Infrastructure Management, the Director of Sustainability, and the head of the Police Traffic Safety Unit, or their designees. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. B. The members appointed by the Mayor and Common Council shall be appointed for three- year terms; provided, however, that members initially appointed by the Mayor and Common Council, one shall be for a term of one year, two shall be for a term of two years, and two shall be for a term of three years. C. Members shall continue to serve on the Committee Commission until their successors have been appointed. D. Annually, from among its membership, the Committee Commission shall elect a Chair and such other officers as determined. E. Any vacancy occasioned by resignation, death or removal of a member shall be filled promptly in the same manner as the predecessor to fill the unexpired term. F. The Committee Commission shall have the authority to create subcommittees to focus on specific topics, including, but not limited to, energy, equity, transportation, water, waste, and food systems. Membership on the subcommittees shall be open to the general public at the discretion of the Committee Commission. § 42-134 Qualifications of members. The members of the Committee Commission appointed by the Mayor and Common Council shall reside in the City of Albany and possess a reputation for fairness, integrity and responsibility and have demonstrated an active interest in public affairs and the environment. The Mayor and the Common Council shall reflect community diversity in their appointments, including, but not limited to, income level, race, religion, ethnicity, age, gender and sexual orientation. § 42-135 Meetings; staff. The Committee Commission shall meet no less than six times per year and shall establish a regular meeting calendar which is readily accessible to the public. Meetings of the Committee Commission shall be public and comply with provisions of the Open Meetings Law. The Mayor’s Office of Sustainability as staffed by the Division of Planning shall serve as staff to the Committee Commission. § 42-136 Powers and duties. The Committee Commission shall have the following functions, powers and duties to: A. Study and recommend methods to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase energy efficiency, and renewable energy production, conserve water, reduce waste, and employ environmentally responsible products; B. Promote the use of methods, systems, and materials that do not deplete natural land, water, and energy resources or harm natural cycles; C. Encourage the growth of green businesses and green jobs within the City, as well as the adoption of sustainable practices by existing businesses; Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. D. Work cooperatively with similar task forces in neighboring communities to ensure that efforts complement and reinforce one another; E. Empower every resident of the City, regardless of social demographics or economic means, by informing City residents of practical and attainable ways to live sustainably; F. Consider ways for large academic, governmental, or institutional communities to become more environmentally sensitive; G. Encourage and stimulate City of Albany agencies and departments to take such action as will fulfill the purposes of this Part; H. Make recommendations as necessary and appropriate to the Mayor and the Common Council to effectuate the goals and purposes of this Part. I. Assist with the implementation and monitoring of the Climate Action and Adaptation Plans, as well as the Capital Region Sustainability Plan. § 42-137 Reports. The Committee Commission shall file an annual report in by June 30 of each year with the Common Council and the Mayor summarizing the work and activities of the Committee Commission since the previous June. Section 2. Section 153-8 (Membership of CCA Oversight Board) of Chapter 153 (Community Choice Aggregation) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: § 153-8 Membership of CCA Oversight Board. A. The membership of the CCA Oversight Board shall consist of five members comprised of: two members of the Common Council selected by the President Pro Tem, the Chair of the Sustainability Advisory Committee Commission or his or her designee, the Chief Planning Official or his or her designee, and a Mayoral appointee who is a resident of the City of Albany. B. The Chairperson of this Board shall be chosen amongst the membership by a majority vote. Section 3. This Local Law shall take effect upon passage, public hearing, and filing with the Secretary of State. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 9TH DAY OF MARCH, 2024 ________________________________ Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Bryan Jimenez, Senior Legislative Aide Jake Eisland, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: February 8, 2024 Sponsor(s): Balarin o/b/o Planning LOCAL LAW A OF 2024 TITLE 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 GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This local law will rename the Sustainability Advisory Committee to the Sustainability Commission and increase the number of members serving on the Commission from fifteen to nineteen members. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND CHANGES TO EXISITING LAW This legislation renames the Sustainability Advisory Committee to the Sustainability Commission to better align the name of the group with its organizational structure as well as increases the size of the Commission from fifteen to nineteen members. This will allow for greater input from department directors aligned with sustainability efforts and provides additional input from the Community, Mayor, and Common Council. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Material in strikethrough to be deleted. Material 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 Material in strikethrough to be deleted. Material underlined is new material. 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. Material in strikethrough to be deleted. Material underlined is new material.