1. Meeting Agenda 1.I. May 4, 2026 | Agenda/Active Calendar Documents: 26 AGENDA-ACTIVE CALENDAR 0504.PDF 2. Supporting Legislation Legislation that is being introduced for the first time 2.I. May 4, 2026 | Supporting Legislation Documents: 260504 SUPPORTING LEGISLATION.PDF 3. Active Legislation Legislation that was previously introduced and is now being considered by the body 3.I. May 4, 2026 | Active Legislation Documents: 260504 ACTIVE LEGISLATION.PDF 4. Majority Consent (MC) 5. Supporting Document 5.I. May 4, 2026 | Ordinance 10.51.26 Supporting Materials Documents: APPRAISAL - OFF1233BROADWAYALBRPT.PDF STORMWATER BASIN EASEMENT 33 CENTER ST - RICH GUIDO.PDF 6. Minutes 7. Written Comment 8. Active Calendar AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL Monday, May 4, 2026 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. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@albanycommoncouncil Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/albany.commoncouncil ORDER OF BUSINESS: Roll Call Welcome Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence Communications from the Mayor, Department Heads and City Officials Public Hearings Initial Public Comment Period (Maximum of 1 Hour) Comments from Members Presentation of Petitions Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings Reports of Standing Committees Reports of Ad Hoc Committees Consideration of Vetoes Consideration of Local Laws Consideration of Ordinances Consideration of Resolutions Additional Public Comment (30 Minutes) Miscellaneous or Unfinished Business Adjournment (Revised 4/24/2026) Page 1 of 7 Albany Common Council Active Calendar Monday, May 4, 2026 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 Resolutions Introduced Johnson A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CELEBRATING THE HARD WORK OF COACH GALAL CANCER WHO LED THE 29.51.26R CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY TO A REMARKABLE WIN AT THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Resolutions Introduced Keegan A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY RECOGNIZING MAY 1, 2026, AS INTERNATIONAL 34.51.26R WORKERS’ DAY Resolutions Introduced Johnson A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CELEBRATING THE HARD WORK OF KIPP CAPITAL CHARTER SCHOOL’S 35.51.26R BASKETBALL TEAM THAT GUARANTEED BOTH SECTIONAL AND REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE FIRST YEAR OF THE SCHOOL’S EXISTENCE Resolutions Held Zamer A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF JILL DELANEY AS A MEMBER OF THE 27.41.26R ALBANY CONVENTION CENTER AUTHORITY BOARD Resolutions Held Lumpkin A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MOTHER CLARA LUMPKIN AND 28.42.26R RENAMING A PORTION OF SOUTH SWAN IN HER HONOR Pending Discussion at the General Services, Health & Environment Committee Meeting on Thursday, April 30, 2026 Resolutions Held Williamson A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF REVEREND REGINALD E. GRAHAM AND 32.42.26R RENAMING A PORTION OF SECOND AVENUE IN HIS HONOR Pending Discussion at the General Services, Health & Environment Committee Meeting on Thursday, April 30, 2026 Resolutions Held Anane A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ALBANY TO ADOPT A POLICY RELATED TO THE 33.42.26R DISPOSAL OF COMPUTERS, COMPUTER SOFTWARE, AND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT Pending Discussion at the General Services, Health & Environment Committee Meeting on Thursday, April 30, 2026 (Revised 4/24/2026) Page 2 of 7 Local Laws Introduced 1 Johnson Local Law H of 2026 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTERS 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS), 48 (EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROTECTIONS) AND 187 (FAIR HOUSING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ADDING PROTECTIONS AGAINST HOUSING DISCRIMINATION AND INCREASING THE ENFORCEMENT OF FAIR HOUSING VIOLATIONS (Revised 4/24/2026) Page 3 of 7 Ordinances Introduced 1 Keegan Ordinance 10.51.26 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE GRANT OF AN EASEMENT TO CENTER SQUARE LLC OVER A PORTION OF THE CITY RIGHT OF WAY ADJACENT TO 1233 BROADWAY (ALSO KNOWN AS 33 CENTER STREET) (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 66.29-2-59) 2 Adams Ordinance 11.51.26 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AMENDING CHAPTER 363 (VENDORS) OF PART II (GENERAL LEGISLATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXPANDING MOBILE VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CITY OF ALBANY (Revised 4/24/2026) Page 4 of 7 Ordinances Held 1 Balarin Ordinance 3.22.26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF PART II (GENERAL LEGISLATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW CLAUSE RESTRICTING THE PARKING OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES TO TWO COMMERCIAL VEHICLES PER BLOCK PER HOUSEHOLD OR BUSINESS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* 2 Williamson Ordinance 7.41.26 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF A PORTION OF 239 SECOND AVENUE (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 76.62-3-32) TO SPRINTCOM LLC, A KANSAS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* 3 Keegan Ordinance 8.42.26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V (COMPLETE STREETS) OF CHAPTER 323 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF PART II (GENERAL LEGISLATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO GREEN STREET DESIGNS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use | Discussion: 5/12/2026* 4 Hoey Ordinance 9.42.26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (CITY OF ALBANY UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PERMITTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF COTTAGE COURTS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* (Revised 4/24/2026) Page 5 of 7 Resolutions Introduced 1 Johnson *Under Consideration* Resolution 29.51.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CELEBRATING THE HARD WORK OF COACH GALAL CANCER WHO LED THE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY TO A REMARKABLE WIN AT THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME 2 Keegan *Under Consideration* Resolution 34.51.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY RECOGNIZING MAY 1, 2026, AS INTERNATIONAL WORKERS’ DAY 3 Johnson *Under Consideration* Resolution 35.51.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CELEBRATING THE HARD WORK OF KIPP CAPITAL CHARTER SCHOOL’S BASKETBALL TEAM THAT GUARANTEED BOTH SECTIONAL AND REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE FIRST YEAR OF THE SCHOOL’S EXISTENCE (Revised 4/24/2026) Page 6 of 7 Resolutions Held 1 Hoey Resolution 19.32.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING A TRANSFER OF BUDGETED FUNDS AND A CHANGE IN THE AUTHORIZED POSITIONS INCLUDED IN THE 2026 CITY BUDGET, WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY RATE OR SALARY TOTAL *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* 2 Zamer *Under Consideration* Resolution 27.41.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF JILL DELANEY AS A MEMBER OF THE ALBANY CONVENTION CENTER AUTHORITY BOARD *Passed the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee | Discussed: 4/21/2026* 3 Lumpkin *Under Consideration* Resolution 28.42.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MOTHER CLARA LUMPKIN AND RENAMING A PORTION OF SOUTH SWAN IN HER HONOR *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment | Discussion: 4/30/2026* 4 Williamson *Under Consideration* Resolution 32.42.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF REVEREND REGINALD E. GRAHAM AND RENAMING A PORTION OF SECOND AVENUE IN HIS HONOR *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment | Discussion: 4/30/2026* 5 Anane *Under Consideration* Resolution 33.42.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ALBANY TO ADOPT A POLICY RELATED TO THE DISPOSAL OF COMPUTERS, COMPUTER SOFTWARE, AND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment | Discussion: 4/30/2026* (Revised 4/24/2026) Page 7 of 7 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY SUPPORT LEGISLATION MAY 4, 2026 LOCAL LAWS H OF 2026 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTERS 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS), 48 (EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROTECTIONS) AND 187 (FAIR HOUSING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ADDING PROTECTIONS AGAINST HOUSING DISCRIMINATION AND INCREASING THE ENFORCEMENT OF FAIR HOUSING VIOLATIONS ORDINANCES 10.51.26 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE GRANT OF AN EASEMENT TO CENTER SQUARE LLC OVER A PORTION OF THE CITY RIGHT OF WAY ADJACENT TO 1233 BROADWAY (ALSO KNOWN AS 33 CENTER STREET) (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 66.29- 2-59) 11.51.26 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AMENDING CHAPTER 363 (VENDORS) OF PART II (GENERAL LEGISLATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXPANDING MOBILE VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CITY OF ALBANY RESOLUTIONS 29.51.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CELEBRATING THE HARD WORK OF COACH GALAL CANCER WHO LED THE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY TO A REMARKABLE WIN AT THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME 34.51.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY RECOGNIZING MAY 1, 2026, AS INTERNATIONAL WORKERS’ DAY 35.51.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CELEBRATING THE HARD WORK OF KIPP CAPITAL CHARTER SCHOOL’S BASKETBALL TEAM THAT GUARANTEED BOTH SECTIONAL AND REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE FIRST YEAR OF THE SCHOOL’S EXISTENCE Council Member Johnson, on behalf of the Housing & Community Development Committee, and Council Member Keegan introduced the following: Local Law H of 2026 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTERS 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS), 48 (EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROTECTIONS) AND 187 (FAIR HOUSING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ADDING PROTECTIONS AGAINST HOUSING DISCRIMINATION AND INCREASING THE ENFORCEMENT OF FAIR HOUSING VIOLATIONS Be it enacted, by the Common Council of the City of Albany, as follows: Section 1. Section 42-108 (Departmental scope, powers and duties) of Article XIV (General Provisions) of Part 6 (Department of Administrative Services) 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: § 42-108 Departmental scope, powers and duties. A. The Department of Administrative Services shall have the following functions: (1) Equal employment opportunity: to oversee and administer the City's equal employment opportunity policies, requirements and standards as set forth and established in Chapter 48 of this Code. Fair housing: to oversee and administer the City’s Office of Fair Housing and its policies, purposes and duties as set forth and established in Chapter 187 of this Code. (3) (2) Human Resources: to oversee and assist City departments and staff in the establishment of positions and the recruitment and hiring of City personnel consistent with the policies set forth in the City Personnel Manual and as otherwise required by law. (4)(3) Purchasing: to oversee and administer the City’s purchasing and procurement policies as set forth in Part 18 of this Chapter. (5)(4) Payroll: to oversee and administer the disbursement of the City workforce payroll. (6)(5) Office of Cultural Affairs: to oversee and administer the Office of Cultural Affairs and its responsibilities as set forth in Part 26 of this Chapter. (7)(6) Budget: to oversee and administer the fiscal policies of the City and the planning, implementation, management and control of all financial and budget-related matters and Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. activities of the City except for those areas reserved for the Treasurer or Chief City Auditor under the City Charter or pursuant to state or local law. (8)(7) Technology services: to oversee and administer technology policies and services for all City departments and staff as needed to ensure efficient, secure and optimum utilization of technology in all City functions, including the management of finances and City resources and effective communication and coordination amongst City departments and with the public. (9)(8) Diversity training: notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of this Code, to ensure that all City employees receive annual diversity training on issues including, but which need not be limited to: race; racial equity; inclusion; religious affiliation or identification; disability; national origin; sexual orientation; gender; and gender identity or expression. Section 2. Section 42-286 (Departmental scope, powers and duties) of Article XXXV (General Provisions) of Part 24 (Department of Neighborhood and Community Services) 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: § 42-286 Departmental scope, powers and duties. The Department of Neighborhood and Community Services shall have the following functions: A. Neighborhood and community services: to partner with residents, community groups, and neighborhood businesses to develop and maintain neighborhoods that reflect the City's diverse population through a neighborhood-focused approach to planning, community development and code enforcement, and to provide the public with seamless access to City services and information. B. Planning: to review all applications and plans for all permit approvals and other aspects involving the City's Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance and other federal, state and local laws and regulations related thereto, together with the coordination of and technical support required in the administrative and/or legislative review and consideration involving the City Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Common Council and Historic Resources Commission. C. Housing and community development: to plan, undertake and direct the City's efforts in providing affordable rental accommodations and home ownership opportunities for its residents by encouraging the growth and revitalization of the City's housing stock; to supervise and/or coordinate the City's participation in programs, activities and ventures designed to construct new housing accommodations, rehabilitate existing residential structures or convert other structures to residential use to better meet the need for affordable housing; to plan and undertake other activities designed to contribute to an enhanced quality of life and long-term stability for the City's neighborhoods, including activities which provide additional opportunities for employment and business development to the residents of those neighborhoods; and to coordinate the other City Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. agencies as such actions relate to the provision of housing in and development of the City's neighborhoods. D. Fair housing: to oversee and administer the City's Office of Fair Housing and its policies, purposes and duties as set forth and established in Chapter 187 of this Code. DE. Buildings and regulatory compliance: to perform all functions delegated to the Department of Buildings and Regulatory Compliance in Article L (General Provisions) of Part 40 (Department of Buildings and Regulatory Compliance) of Chapter 42 (Departments and Commissions) of Part I (Administrative Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany, as such Department of Buildings and Regulatory Compliance is hereby made a part of, and is under the authority of, the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services. EF. Annual program evaluations and audit reports. (1) It is hereby ordered that the Department of Planning and Development submit to the Common Council annual program evaluation and audit reports on agencies and organizations funded with state and federal moneys. (2) The program evaluations and audit reports shall be submitted in January of each year. Such evaluations and reports must be in full accordance with all applicable regulations. (3) The information to be contained in the annual reports will include but not be limited to the following: (a) Service indicators: documentation indicating that program requirements were met, including goals, performance standards and objectives and the methodology used for measuring performance. (b) Processing and servicing loans: documentation indicating the loan amount, and the funds used, the amount collected on repayment and the payment history. (c) Documentation on how the grantees me the national objective. (d) Contractor evaluations: documentation evaluating contractor's qualifications, performance history and compliance with federal, state and City guidelines regarding equal opportunity ownership, participation and employment. Section 3. Article III (Omnibus Human Rights Law) of Chapter 48 (Equal Opportunity Protections) of Part I (Administrative Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: § 48-23 Purpose; jurisdiction; policy. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. A. The City of Albany hereby finds and declares that the City has the responsibility to ensure that every individual within its boundaries is afforded an equal opportunity to enjoy a full and productive life, free from violation of basic civil and human rights, and that discriminatory practices adversely affecting the equality of opportunity threaten the general welfare of the municipality and its inhabitants. The City of Albany realizes its obligation to protect the rights and privileges that all individuals have as human beings, and hereby gives the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Fair Housing Office general jurisdiction and power to implement and enforce the provisions of this article and the Human Rights Commission the general jurisdiction to hear disputes referred to it by the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity under this article and the appellate jurisdiction to review an order of the Fair Housing Office dismissing a complaint for lack of jurisdiction or for want of probable cause. B. It shall be the policy of the City of Albany to encourage programs designed to ensure that every individual has an equal opportunity to participate fully in the life of this City, free from violation of their basic civil and human rights, and to prohibit discrimination because of race, sex, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic partner status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, natural hairstyles, immigration status, familial status, or lawful source of income in areas of employment, public accommodations, housing, real property transactions and the provision of City services. (1) In so doing, the Common Council makes clear that its action is not intended to promote any particular attitude, course of conduct or way of life. Rather, its purpose is to ensure that individuals who live in our free society have the capacity to make their own choice, follow their own beliefs and conduct their own lives as they see fit, consistent with existing law. Nothing in this legislation should be construed to create, add, alter or abolish any right to marry that may exist under any federal or state constitution or state law. (2) Furthermore, nothing contained herein is to be construed to bar any religious or denominational institution or organization or any organization operated for charitable or educational purposes and operated, supervised or controlled by or connected with a religious organization from limiting employment or sale or rental of housing accommodations or admission to or giving preference to persons of the same religion or denomination or from making such selection as is calculated by such organization to promote the religious principles for which it is established or maintained. § 48-24 Equality of opportunity a civil right. The opportunity to obtain employment, use of places of public accommodation, the use, occupancy and ownership of housing accommodations, land and commercial space and the provision of City services without discrimination because of race, sex, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic partner status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, natural hairstyles, immigration status, familial status, or lawful Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. source of income is hereby recognized and declared to be a civil right. Nothing contained herein, however, shall be construed to protect conduct otherwise proscribed by law. § 48-25 Definitions. When used in this Article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: ADVERTISING Printing, circulating, placing or publishing or causing to be placed or published any written statement, including electronic media, with respect to the availability, for sale, or rent of a housing accommodation or the listing of a housing accommodation with any person, business or entity which maintains a referral list of available housing. CITIZENSHIP OR IMMIGRATION STATUS Refers to the citizenship of any person or the immigration status of any person who is not a citizen of the United States. Nothing in this article shall preclude verification of citizenship or immigration status where required by law, nor shall an adverse action based on verification of citizenship or immigration status be prohibited where such adverse action is required by this article. COMMISSION The City of Albany Human Rights Commission. DISABILITY Shall be defined for purposes of this article as such term is defined and used in section 292 of the New York Executive Law, as amended. DISCRIMINATION Includes segregation and separation. DOMESTIC PARTNER Persons who have a registered domestic partnership pursuant to Article V of Chapter 245 of the Code of the City of Albany EMPLOYEE Does not include any individual employed by their parents, spouse or child in the domestic service of any person. EMPLOYMENT AGENCY Includes any person undertaking to procure employees or opportunities to work. FAMILIAL STATUS Shall include any person who is pregnant or has a child or is in the process of securing legal custody of any individual under 18 years of age, or one or more individuals under 18 years of age who reside with a parent or another person having legal custody of such individual(s), or one or more individuals (who have Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. not attained the age of eighteen years) being domiciled with: a parent or another person having legal custody of such individual or individuals, or the designee of such parent. FILED When receipt is given by the Fair Housing Office or the Equal Employment Opportunity Officer for a written discrimination complaint form, which is to be kept on file as a matter of record in relation to the acceptance of a discrimination case. GENDER, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION Shall include actual or perceived sex and shall also include a person's actual or perceived gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior or expression, whether or not that gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior or expression is different from that traditionally associated with the legal sex assigned to that person at birth, including but not limited to the status of being transgender. HOUSING ACCOMODATION Includes any building, structure or portion thereof which is used to occupied or is intended, arranged or designed to be used or occupied as the home, residence or sleeping place of one or more human beings. LAWFUL SOURCE OF INCOME Shall be defined and used for the purposes of this article as such term is defined and used in section 292 of New York Executive Law, as amended. MARITAL STATUS Shall be defined and used for the purposes of this article as such term is defined and used in the New York Executive Law, as amended include the state of being unmarried, married, or separated. The term unmarried includes persons who are single, divorced, or widowed. MILITARY STATUS Refers to a person's participation in the military service of the United States or the military service of the State of New York, including but not limited to, the armed forces of the United States, the army national guard, the air national guard, the New York naval militia, the New York guard, and such additional forces as may be created by the federal or state government as authorized by law. NATIONAL ORIGIN Includes ancestry A person’s ancestry, birthplace, culture, or language. NATURAL HAIRSTYLE Includes hairstyles typically associated with racial, ethnic, cultural, and religious groups, including, but not limited to, Black people, Native Americans, Sikhs, Muslims, Jews, and Nazirites. This definition shall include, but not be limited to, those hairstyles and textures most commonly associated with Black people and that are untreated by chemicals or heat and can be styled with or without extensions, whether such hairstyles are in a trimmed or untrimmed state. This definition shall include, among other hairstyles, afros, Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. protective hairstyles such as twists, locs, braids, cornrows, and Bantu knots, head wraps, scarfs, the use of color and/or dye, extensions, and/or patterned or shaved hairstyles. OFFICE The City of Albany Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Fair Housing. PERSON Includes one or more individuals, partnership associations, corporations, legal representatives, trustees, trustees in bankruptcy or receivers. PLACE OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION, RESORT OR AMUSEMENT Includes, except as hereinafter specified, all places included in the meaning of such terms as set forth in the New York Executive Law, Article 15, § 292, as amended, incorporated herein by reference. PROVISION OF CITY SERVICES Includes any service by the City of Albany, either directly or indirectly through a grant or award of funds or on a contractual basis, including a service, activity or event which is fully or partially funded for a specific or general purpose with City funds or funds administered by the City of Albany. Nothing herein shall be interpreted to prohibit the provision of a City service, which is otherwise provided on a nondiscriminatory basis, to a targeted population or class of individuals. RACE Includes traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles. REAL ESTATE BROKER Shall be defined and used for the purposes of this article as such term is defined and used in section 292 of the New York Executive Law, as amended. REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON A person employed by a licensed real estate broker to list for sale, sell or offer for sale, at auction or otherwise, to buy or offer to buy or to negotiate the purchase or sale or exchange of real estate, or to negotiate a loan on real estate, or to lease or rent or offer to lease, rent or place for rent any real estate, or who collects or offers or attempts to collect rent for the use of real estate for or in behalf of such real estate broker. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION Includes any actions taken which permit an employee, prospective employee or member with a disability, or a pregnancy-related condition, to perform in a reasonable manner the activities involved in the job or occupation sought or held and include, but are not limited to, provision of an accessible worksite, acquisition or modification of equipment, support services for persons with impaired hearing or vision, job restructuring and modified work schedules; provided, however, that such actions do not impose an undue hardship on the business, program or enterprise of the entity from which action is requested. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. SEX Shall be defined and used for the purposes of this article as such term is defined and used in the New York Executive Law, as amended. SEXUAL ORIENTATION Includes actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, asexuality, bisexuality, and pansexuality. VICTIM OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Shall be defined and used for the purposes of this article as such term is defined and used in section 459- a of the New York Social Services Law. § 48-26 Unlawful employment discriminatory practices under the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity. A. It shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice: (1) A. For an employer or licensing agency, because of the race, sex, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic partner status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, natural hairstyles, immigration status, familial status, or lawful source of income of any individual to refuse to hire or employ or to bar or to discharge from employment such individual or to discriminate against such individual in compensation or in terms, conditions or privileges of employment. (2) B. For an employment agency to discriminate against any individual because of race, sex, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic partner status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, natural hairstyles, immigration status, familial status, or lawful source of income in receiving, classifying, disposing or otherwise acting upon applications for its services or in referring an applicant or applicants to an employer or employers. (3) C. For any employer or employment agency to print or circulate or cause to be printed or circulated any statement, advertisement or publication or to use any form of application for employment or to make any inquiry in connection with prospective employment which expresses, directly or indirectly, any limitations, specification or discrimination as to race, sex, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic partner status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, natural hairstyles, immigration status, familial status, or lawful source of income or any intent to make any such limitation, specification or discrimination, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification; provided, however, that neither this subsection nor any provision of this article or other law shall be construed to prohibit the personnel office from requesting information from applicants for civil service examinations concerning any of the aforementioned characteristics for the purpose of conducting studies to identify and resolve possible problems in recruitment and Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. testing of members of minority groups to ensure the fairest possible and equal opportunities for employment in the civil service for all persons, regardless of race, sex, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic partner status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, natural hairstyles, immigration status, familial status, or lawful source of income. (4) D. For any employer or employment agency to discharge, expel or otherwise discriminate against any person because he has they have opposed any practices forbidden under this article or because he has they have filed a complaint, testified or assisted in any proceeding under this article. (5) E. Nothing in this article shall affect any restrictions upon the activities of persons licensed by the State Liquor Authority with respect to persons under 21 years of age. (6) F. Nothing contained herein shall restrict an employer's right to insist that an employee meet bona fide job-related qualifications of employment or shall authorize or require employers to establish affirmative action quotas or to inquire about the sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, of current or prospective employees. § 48-27 Unlawful housing discrimination practices under the Fair Housing Office. B. A. Places of public accommodation, resort or amusement. (1) It shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice for any person, being the owner, lessee, proprietor, manager, agent or employee of any place of public accommodation, resort or amusement: (a) To, because of the race, sex, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic partner status, or natural hairstyle or any person, directly or indirectly to refuse, withhold from or deny to such person any of the accommodations, advantages, facilities or privileges thereof, including the extension of credit because of the race, sex, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic partner status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, natural hairstyles, immigration status, familial status, or lawful source of income of such person or persons. or (b) To directly or indirectly to publish, circulate, issue, display, post or mail any written or printed communication, notice or advertisement to the effect that any of the accommodations, advantages, facilities and privileges of any such place shall be refused, withheld from or denied to any person on account of race, sex, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic partner status, military status, status as a victim Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. of domestic violence, natural hairstyles, immigration status, familial status, or lawful source of income. (c) To treat any patron that the patronage or custom thereat of any person or of or purporting proclaiming to be of any particular race, sex, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic partner status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, natural hairstyles, immigration status, familial status, or lawful source of income, in a manner that makes them feel unwelcome, objectionable or not acceptable, desired or solicited. (2) Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent the barring of any person, because of the sex of such person, from places of public accommodation, resort or amusement if the Commission grants an exemption based on bona fide considerations of public policy, nor shall this article apply to the rental of rooms in a housing accommodation which restricts such rental to individuals of one sex. C. It shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice for any real estate broker, real estate salesman or employee or agent thereof or any other individual, corporation, partnership or organization, for the purpose of inducing a real estate transaction from which any such person or any of its stockholders or members may benefit financially, to represent that a change has occurred or will or may occur in the composition with respect to race, sex, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic partner status, or natural hairstyles of the owners or occupants in the block, neighborhood or area in which the real property is located and to represent, directly or indirectly, that this change will or may result in undesirable consequences in the block, neighborhood or area in which the real property is located, including but not limited to the lowering of property values, an increase in criminal or antisocial behavior or a decline in the quality of schools or other facilities. D. B. Housing accommodations. (1) It shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice for the owner, lessee, sublessee, assignee or managing agent of or other person having the right to sell, rent or lease a housing accommodation, constructed or to be constructed, or any agent or employee thereof: (a) To refuse to sell, rent or lease or otherwise to deny to or withhold from any person or group of persons such a housing accommodation because of the race, sex, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic partner status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, natural hairstyles, immigration status, familial status, or lawful source of income of such person or persons (b) To discriminate against any person because of his their race, sex, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. age, disability, marital or domestic partner status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, natural hairstyles, immigration status, familial status, or lawful source of income in the terms, conditions or privileges of the sale, rental or lease of any such housing accommodation or in the furnishing of facilities or services in connection therewith. (c) To print or circulate or cause to be printed or circulated any statement, advertisement or publication or to use any form of application for the purchase, rental or lease of such housing accommodation or to make any record or inquiry in connection with the prospective purchase, rental or lease of housing accommodation which expresses, directly or indirectly, any limitation, specification or discrimination as to race, sex, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic partner status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, natural hairstyles, immigration status, familial status, or lawful source of income or any intent to make any such limitation, specification or discrimination. (d) To induce or attempt to induce any person to sell or rent any housing accommodation by representations regarding the entry or prospective entry into the neighborhood of persons of a particular race, sex, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic partner status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, natural hairstyles, immigration status, familial status, or lawful source of income. (e) To refuse to permit, at the expense of a person with disabilities, reasonable modifications of existing premises, if such modifications may be necessary to afford such person full enjoyment of the housing accommodation, and a refusal to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices or services which may be necessary to afford a person with disabilities equal opportunity to use and enjoy the housing accommodation. (f) To incite, compel or coerce the doing of any acts forbidden by this article, or to retaliate or discriminate against any person or entity because that person or entity has filed a complaint or testified or assisted in any proceeding commenced under this article. (2) The provisions of this subsection shall not apply: (a) To the rental of a housing accommodation in a building which contains housing accommodations for not more than two families living independently of each other, if the owner or members of his family reside in one of such housing accommodations; Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. (b) To the restriction of the rental of all rooms in a housing accommodation to individuals of the same sex; (c) To the rental of a room or rooms in a housing accommodation, if such rental is by the occupant of the housing accommodation or by the owner of the housing accommodation and he or members of his family reside in such housing accommodation; or (d) Solely with respect to age, to the restriction of the sale, rental or lease of housing accommodations exclusively to persons 55 years of age or older. (3)(2) It shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice for the owner, lessee, sublessee or managing agent of or other person having the right of ownership or possession of or the right to sell, rent or lease, land or commercial space: (a) To refuse to sell, rent or lease or otherwise deny to or withhold from any person or group of persons such commercial space because of the age of such person or persons or land or commercial space because of the race, sex, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic partner status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, natural hairstyles, immigration status, familial status, or lawful source of income of such person or persons. (b) To discriminate against any person because of their race, sex, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic partner status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, natural hairstyles, immigration status, familial status, or lawful source of income in the terms, conditions or privileges of the sale, rental or lease of any such land or commercial space or in the furnishing of facilities or service in connection therewith. (c) To print or circulate or cause to be printed or circulated any statement, advertisement or publication or to use any form of application for the purchase, rental or lease of such land or commercial space or to make any record or inquiry in connection with the prospective purchase, rental or lease of such land or commercial space which expresses, directly or indirectly, any limitation, specification or discrimination as to race, sex, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic partner status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, natural hairstyles, immigration status, familial status, or lawful source of income or any intent to make any such limitation, specification or discrimination. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. (d) With respect to age, the provisions of this subsection shall not apply to the restriction of the sale, rental or lease of land or commercial space exclusively to persons 55 years of age or older. (4)(3) It shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice for any real estate broker, real estate salesman or employee or agent thereof: (a) To refuse to sell, rent or lease any housing accommodation, land or commercial space to any person or group of persons or to refuse to negotiate for the sale, rental or lease of any housing accommodation, land or commercial space to any person or group of persons because of the race, sex, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic partner status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, natural hairstyles, immigration status, familial status, or lawful source of income of such person or persons. (b) or tTo represent that any housing accommodation, land or commercial space is not available for inspection, sale, rental or lease when in fact it is so available or otherwise to deny or withhold any housing accommodation, land or commercial space or any facilities of any housing accommodation, land or commercial space from any person or group of persons because of the race, sex, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic partner status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, natural hairstyles, immigration status, familial status, or lawful source of income of such person or persons. (b)(c) To print or circulate or cause to be printed or circulated any statement, advertisement or publication or to use any form of application for the purchase, rental or lease of any housing accommodation, land or commercial space or to make any record or inquiry in connection with the prospective purchase, rental or lease of any housing accommodation, land or commercial space which expresses, directly or indirectly, any limitation, specification or discrimination as to race, sex, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic partner status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, natural hairstyles, immigration status, familial status, or lawful source of income or any intent to make any such limitation, specification or discrimination. (c)(d) With respect to age, the provision of this subsection shall not apply to the restriction of the sale, rental or lease of any housing accommodation, land or commercial space exclusively to persons 55 years of age or older. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. (5)(4) It shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice for any real estate board, because of the race, sex, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic partner status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, natural hairstyles, immigration status, familial status, or lawful source of income of any individual who is otherwise qualified for membership, to exclude or expel such individual from membership or to discriminate against such individual in the terms, conditions and privileges of membership in such board. E. Provision of City services § 48-28 Unlawful discriminatory practice in providing City services (1) A. It shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice for any department, agency, board, commission, authority, employee or other entity of the City of Albany to discriminate in the provision of City services, for which a person is otherwise entitled, because of the race, sex, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic partner status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, natural hairstyles, immigration status, familial status, or lawful source of income of such person. (2) B. Any notice of the availability of a grant or award of funds, or notice of a solicitation of bids, for the provision of City services shall include a clause on discriminatory practices prohibited in accordance with this article. (3) C. Any contractual agreement entered into, or award or grant of funds, by or on behalf of the City of Albany for the provision of City services shall be in conformance accordance with the provisions of this article and shall stipulate that the contractor, awardee or grantee shall not engage in a discriminatory practice prohibited by this article. § 48-29 General unlawful discrimination F. A. It shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice for any person to aid, abet, incite, compel or coerce the doing of any of the acts forbidden under this article or to attempt to do so. G. B. It shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice for any person engaged in any activity to which this section applies to retaliate or discriminate against any person because he has they have opposed any practices forbidden under this article or because he has they have filed a complaint, testified or assisted in any proceeding under this article. H. C. It Pursuant to section 48-31 of this article, it shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice for any party to in a conciliation agreement made pursuant to § 48-27 of this article to violate the terms of such agreement. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. I. D. Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsections A and D of this section this article, it shall not be an unlawful discriminatory practice for an employer, employment agency, labor organization or joint labor-management committee to carry out a plan to increase the employment of members of a minority group. J. E. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the offer or acceptance of a partial discount to a person 65 years of age or older for housing accommodations. F. All unlawful discriminatory practices contained in section 296 of the Human Rights Law, as amended, that are not in this article are hereby adopted into this article as if fully laid out herein. § 48-30 Exemptions to housing discrimination. The provisions of this article shall apply to all housing accommodations within the City of Albany as well as land zoned for residential uses except the following: A. Rental units in a one or two-family housing accommodation or rooming rental that is occupied by the owner; B. The rental of a room or rooms in a housing accommodation, if such rental is occupied by the owner of the housing accommodation and they reside in such housing accommodation; C. The rental of all rooms in a housing accommodation to individuals of the same sex; or D. Solely with respect to age, to the restriction of the sale, rental or lease of housing accommodations exclusively to persons 55 years of age or older. §48-2731 Procedure Office of Equal Employment Opportunity enforcement procedures. A. Any person claiming to be aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice may, by himself or his attorney at law, make, sign and file with the Office a verified complaint, in writing, which shall state the name and address of the person alleged to have committed the unlawful discriminatory practice complained of and which shall set forth the particulars thereof and contain such other information as may be required by the Office. The Office, on its own motion, may, in like manner, make, sign and file such complaint. In connection with the filing of such complaint, the Corporation Counsel or his or her designee is authorized to take proof, issue subpoenas and administer oaths in the manner provided in the Civil Practice Law and Rules. Any employer whose employees, or some of them, refuse or threaten to refuse to cooperate with the provisions of this article may file with the Office a verified complaint asking for assistance by conciliation or other remedial action. B. After the filing of any complaint, the Office shall promptly serve a copy thereof upon the respondent and all persons it deems to be necessary parties and make prompt investigation in connection therewith. Within 10 days after a complaint is filed, the Office shall determine whether Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. it has jurisdiction and, if so, within 90 days after a complaint is filed, whether there is probable cause to believe that the person named in the complaint, hereinafter referred to as the "respondent," has engaged or is engaging in an unlawful discriminatory practice. If it finds with respect to any respondent that it lacks jurisdiction, the complaint shall be rejected. If it finds with respect to any respondent that the complaint falls to show probable cause, the Office shall cause to be served on the complainant an order, subject to appellate review by the Commission, dismissing said complaint as against the respondent. C. Conciliation. (1) If in the judgment of the Office the circumstances so warrant, it may at any time after the filing of the complaint endeavor to eliminate such unlawful discriminatory practice by conference, conciliation and persuasion. Each conciliation agreement shall include provisions requiring the respondent to refrain from the commission of unlawful discriminatory practices in the future and may contain such further provisions as may be agreed upon by the Office and the respondent agreement. The Office shall not disclose what has transpired in the course of such endeavors. (2) If the respondent and the Office agree upon conciliation terms, the Office shall serve upon the complainant a copy of the proposed conciliation agreement. If the complainant agrees to the terms of the agreement or fails to object to such terms within 15 days after its service upon him, the Office shall issue an order embodying such conciliation agreement. If the complainant objects to the agreement, they shall serve a written specification of his objections upon the Office within such period. Unless such objections are met or withdrawn within 10 days after service thereof, the Office shall notice the complaint for a hearing as provided under Subsection D of this section. (3) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the Office may, where it finds the terms of a conciliation agreement to be in the public interest, execute such agreement and limit the hearing to the objections of the complainant. (4) If a conciliation agreement is entered into, the Office shall serve a copy of the order embodying such agreement upon all parties to the proceeding. D. Notice of complaint § 48-32 Fair Housing Office enforcement procedures. All housing discrimination enforcement procedures are contained in section 187-9 of this Code. § 48-33 Human Rights Commission hearing procedures. (1) A. Within 120 days after a complaint is filed, or within 30 days after the Commission or a duly constituted body thereof has revised and remanded an order dismissing a complaint for want of Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. probable cause, unless the Office has issued an order stating the terms of a conciliation agreement not objected to by the complainant, the Office shall cause to be issued and served a written notice, together with a copy of such complaint, as the same may have been amended, requiring the respondent or respondents to answer the charges of such complaint and appear at a public hearing before a body established by the Commission for this purpose, which appearance shall in no event be less than 10 days after such notice and at a place and time to be fixed by the Office and specified in such notice. The case in support of the complaint shall be presented by the complainant or his/her attorney. Attempts at conciliation shall not be received in evidence. At least two business days prior to the hearing the respondent shall, and any necessary party may, file a written answer to the complaint, sworn to subject to the penalties of perjury, with the Office and serve a copy upon all other parties to the proceeding. A respondent who has filed an answer or whose default in answering has been set aside for good cause shown may appear at such hearing, in person or otherwise, with or without counsel, cross-examine witnesses and the complainant and submit testimony. The complainant and all parties shall be allowed to present testimony in person or by counsel and cross-examine witnesses. The Commission may, in its discretion, permit any person who has a substantial personal interest to intervene as a party and may require that necessary parties not already parties be joined. The Office or the complainant shall have the power to reasonably and fairly amend any complaint, and the respondent and any other party shall have like power to amend his answer. The Commission shall not be bound by the strict rules of evidence prevailing in courts of law or equity. The testimony taken at the hearing shall be under oath and a record made. (2) B. If the respondent fails to answer the complaint, the Commission may enter the default and the hearing shall proceed on the evidence in support of the complaint. Such default may be set aside only for good cause shown, upon equitable terms and conditions. (3) C. Within 30 days after the conclusion of such hearing, a determination shall be made by such body established by the Commission pursuant to Subsection D (1) of this section and an order served as hereinafter provided. If, upon all evidence at the hearing, the Commission shall find that a respondent has engaged in any unlawful discriminatory practice as defined in this article, the Commission shall state findings of fact and cause to be served on such respondent an order based on such findings and setting them forth and including such of the following provisions as in the judgment of the Commission will effectuate the purposes of this article: (a) (i) Requiring such respondent to cease and desist from such unlawful practice. (b) (ii) Requiring such respondent to take such affirmative action, including but not limited to hiring, reinstatement or upgrading of employees, with or without back pay, the extension of full, equal and unsegregated accommodations, advantages, facilities and privileges to all persons and granting the credit which was the subject of any complaint. (c) (iii) Awarding of compensatory damages to the person aggrieved by such practice. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. (d) (iv) Requiring a report of the manner of compliance. (4) D. If, upon all the evidence, the Commission shall find that a respondent has not engaged in any such unlawful discriminatory practice, it shall state findings of fact and shall issue and cause to be served on the complainant an order based on such findings and setting them forth dismissing the complaint against the respondent. A copy of each order issued by the Commission shall be delivered in all cases to the Corporation Counsel or his or her designee and such other public officers as the Commission deems proper. A copy of any complaint filed against any respondent who has previously entered into a conciliation agreement pursuant to Subsection C (1) of this section or against whom an order of the Commission has previously been entered pursuant to this subsection shall be delivered to the Corporation Counsel or his or her designee and to such other public officers as the Commission deems proper. (5) E. The Commission shall establish rules of practice to govern, expedite and effectuate the foregoing procedure and its own actions thereunder. E. F. Any complaint filed pursuant to this section must be so filed within one year after the alleged unlawful discriminatory practice. F. G. Not later than one year from the date of a conciliation agreement or an order issued under this section, and at any other time in its discretion, the Office shall investigate whether the respondent is complying with the terms of such agreement or order. Upon a finding of noncompliance, the Office shall take appropriate action to assure compliance. G. H. No agent or employee of the office shall make public with respect to a particular person without his consent information from reports obtained by the Office except as necessary to the conduct of a proceeding under this section. H. I. Any person claiming to be aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice shall have a cause of action in any court of appropriate jurisdiction for damages and such other remedies at law and in equity as may be appropriate, unless such person had filed a complaint hereunder, provided that, where the Office has dismissed such complaint on the grounds of administrative convenience, such person shall maintain all rights to bring suit as if no complaint had been filed. No person who has initiated any action in a court of competent jurisdiction or who has an action pending before any administrative agency under any other law of the state based upon an act which would be an unlawful discriminatory practice under this article may file a complaint with respect to the same grievance under this section. Section 4. Chapter 187 (Fair Housing) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: § 187-1 Establishment. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. It is hereby ordained and directed that the City of Albany, by this chapter, adopts and establishes a Fair Housing Office and establishes a fair housing policy. The purpose, policy, duties and procedures to be followed by the City of Albany under this Fair Housing Ordinance are set forth below. § 187-2 Policy and purposes. A. In accord with Title 8 of the United States Code, section 296 of the Human Rights Law of the State of New York, as amended, and Article III of Chapter 48 of this Code, it is the policy of the City of Albany to provide fair housing. B. The purposes of this chapter are those in accord with Title 8 of the United States Code, § 296 of the Human Rights Law of the State of New York, and Article III of Chapter 48 of this Code, as such provisions apply to fair housing to effectuate the revitalization of the housing stock that strengthens our neighborhoods. The City of Albany finds it necessary to protect the rights of its residents to equal access to housing, which will help prevent the decline in property values and ensuring housing choices for all living in the City of Albany. § 187-3 Definitions. All such definitions of the Human Rights law of the State of New York, as amended, or Article III of Chapter 48 of this Code, as pertain to fair housing are hereby restated by the City as the provisions of this chapter. § 187-4 Unlawful discriminatory practices. All such unlawful discriminatory practices contained in the Human Rights Law of the State of New York, as amended, and §§ 296 and 296-a, or Article III of Chapter 48 of this Code, as pertaining to fair housing are hereby restated by the City of Albany as the provision of this chapter. All such procedures as delineated within §§ 296 and 296-a as pertaining to fair housing are hereby replaced by the provisions set forth in § 187-79 of this chapter. § 187-5 Establishment of Fair Housing Office; Housing Officer. There is hereby established a Fair Housing Office, which is designated to administer this chapter. The head of such Office shall be appointed by the Mayor of the City of Albany and shall hereinafter be called the “Fair Housing Officer of the City of Albany.” § 187-6 Powers and duties of Fair Housing Office. The Fair Housing Office, by and through the Fair Housing Officer, shall have the following functions, powers and duties: A. To establish and maintain a principal office within the City, as may be necessary. B. To function at any place within the City of Albany. C. To employ such personnel as may be necessary to effectively carry out its powers and duties. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. D. C. Upon request, to obtain and utilize the services of all governmental departments and agencies. E. D. To formulate policies to effectuate the purposes of this chapter and to make recommendations to agencies and officers of the City of Albany in aid of such policies and purposes. F. E. To receive and investigate complaints alleging violations of this chapter. G. F. To develop human rights plans and policies for the City and to assist in their execution; to make investigations and studies appropriate to effectuate this chapter; to inform persons of the rights assured and remedies provided under this chapter; to promote goodwill; to review and approve, prior to publication, any form, brochure, application or publication issued or utilized by any City agency or department which contains a statement on nondiscriminatory housing practices to assure that such statement is in conformance with the provisions of this chapter and Article III of Chapter 48 of this Code; and to minimize or eliminate housing discrimination. H. G. To render each year to the Mayor and to the Common Council a written report of all of its activities and of its recommendations.detailing the work performed and of its recommendations regarding fair housing practices. I. H. To furnish any person with such technical assistance that the Fair Housing Office deems appropriate to further compliance with the purposes or provisions of this chapter. J. I. Such other powers and duties described hereinafter and as may be designated by the Mayor or otherwise authorized by the Common Council law. § 187-7 Fair housing logotype and advertising requirements. A. The purpose of this section is to ensure that all tenants and applicants are informed of their rights under federal, state, and local fair housing laws, including the right to request reasonable accommodations, and to affirmatively further fair housing within the City of Albany. B. All housing providers that own, lease, or manage housing accommodations within the City of Albany shall provide written notice to all new and current tenants of their right to request reasonable accommodations and reasonable modifications for persons with disabilities. (1) The required notice shall be in writing; include the telephone number and email address of the person or office designated to receive and process reasonable accommodation or modification requests; and be provided directly to the tenant. (2) The notice shall contain information on how to contact the City of Albany Fair Housing Office. (3) Oral notice or posting of the notice in the office does not satisfy the requirements imposed by this section. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. C. This subsection shall apply to any housing provider owning, leasing, or managing more than 20 residential rental units within the City of Albany; and any real estate broker or brokerage office that sells or facilitates the sale of more than 20 residential housing accommodations within the City of Albany in any calendar year. (1) Covered entities shall include an equal housing opportunity logotype or statement of nondiscrimination in all housing-related applications and marketing materials that is clearly visible and accessible. (2) Covered entities shall display a notice of equal housing opportunity in a location that is clearly visible and accessible within any rental office, leasing office, or real estate brokerage office open to the public. D. All requirements of this section shall be implemented within 90 days of the effective date of this Chapter. The Fair Housing Officer may issue guidance regarding the form, content, and placement of notices and logotypes required under this section. § 187-8 Promotion of fair housing goals. Every owner required to obtain a certificate of occupancy or residential occupancy permit as detailed in chapter 231 of this Code shall also complete a certification before said certificate of occupancy may be issued acknowledging that the owner is fully aware of the Fair Housing Ordinance and Omnibus Human Rights Law for the City of Albany and has received a copy of said ordinances. The Department of Buildings and Regulatory Compliance shall ensure that such owners receive a copy of the Fair Housing Ordinance. § 187-79 Procedures Enforcement procedure. A. Any person claiming to be aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice may, by himself on their own or by his an attorney at law, make, sign and file with the Fair Housing Office a verified complaint, within one year from the date of the claimed unlawful discriminatory act. whichThe complaint to be filed shall state the name and address of the person or persons alleged to have committed the unlawful discriminatory practice complained of and which shall set forth the particulars thereof and contain such other information as may be requested by the Fair Housing Office. B. After the filing of the complaint, the Fair Housing Office shall make a prompt investigation in connection therewith determine jurisdiction and notify the complainant of the outcome. If jurisdiction is verified, the Fair Housing Office shall promptly serve a copy of the complaint on the respondent requesting the respondent to answer the complaint in writing within 20 days after sending such notice. (1) If the respondent fails to answer the complaint, the investigation shall proceed with the evidence provided. The Fair Housing Office may enter a hearing default based on the outcome Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. of the investigation. Such default may only be set aside for good cause shown within 90 days of an entered default, upon equitable terms and conditions. C. The Fair Housing Office shall, thereafter, make a prompt investigation in connection with the complaint sufficient to determine whether there is a probable cause to establish discriminatory conduct. In connection with the filing of a complaint, the Fair Housing Office is authorized to issue subpoenas to require the attendance testimony of either party to the complaint, or any witnesses and, in addition to the production of documents as are reasonably necessary for the furtherance of the investigation. D. The Fair Housing Office shall endeavor to conclude the investigation within 120 days and determine whether there is probable cause to believe the respondent has engaged in an unlawful discriminatory practice under this chapter. Upon a finding of probable cause, the Fair Housing Officer may attempt resolution through conciliation pursuant to subsection E; refer the matter to New York State Division of Human Rights; or proceed with enforcement in accordance with section 187-10 (C) of this chapter. E. At any time after the filing of a complaint, the Fair Housing Office may, in its discretion, endeavor to eliminate the alleged unlawful discriminatory practice by conference, conciliation, and persuasion. The Fair Housing Office may resolve a complaint through a conciliation agreement, which shall include provisions requiring the respondent to refrain from prohibited discriminatory practices and may include such affirmative relief as is agreed upon by the parties. Conciliation agreements shall not be subject to confidentiality agreements. (1) No later than 1 year from the date of a conciliation agreement or an order issued under this section, and at any other time in its discretion, the Fair Housing Office shall investigate whether the respondent is in compliance with the terms of such agreement or order. (2) Upon a finding of noncompliance, the Fair Housing Office shall take appropriate action to ensure compliance, including proceeding with enforcement pursuant to § 187-10 of this chapter. If, in the judgment of Office, the circumstances so warrant, it may, at any time after the filing of the complaint, endeavor to eliminate such discriminatory practice by conference, conciliation and persuasion. F. If the Fair Housing Office, in its discretion, finds it is not feasible to eliminate such unlawful practices by conference, conciliation or persuasion, the Office may cause to be issued and served a written notice, together with a copy of the complaint, requiring the person to answer the charges at a hearing at a time and place to be specified in the notice. (1) The complainant and respondent shall be provided a reasonable opportunity to be heard and to present evidence. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. (2) Following the hearing, or upon review of the record as a whole, if the Fair Housing Office finds that the respondent has engaged in an unlawful discriminatory practice, the Office may issue an order, including but not limited to imposing civil penalties as set forth in § 187-10 of this chapter and ordering such other relief as the Fair Housing Office deems appropriate and consistent with this chapter. report the complaint to the New York State Division of Human Rights under Article 15 of the Executive Law; or, in the alternative, the Office may cause to be issued and served a written notice, together with a copy of the complaint, requiring the person to answer the charges at a hearing at a time and place to be specified in the notice. F. 1. If, upon all evidence at the hearing, the Office finds that the person has engaged in any unlawful discriminatory practice, the Office shall state its finding of fact and shall issue and cause to be served on the person an order requiring the person to cease and desist from such unlawful practices and to take such affirmative action which, in the judgment of the Office, will effectuate the purposes of this chapter, including but not limited to an order directing the person to extend full, equal and unsegregated accommodations, advantages, facilities and privileges to all persons. G. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed so as to limit or prohibit investigation by any other governmental unit of competent jurisdiction, nor shall anything contained herein limit any aggrieved party from pursuing any remedy available therefrom. In the event of such a situation, the Office is hereby empowered to place any and all of its material obtained through the investigation at the disposal of such other governmental unit. § 187-8 Enforcement. H. In the event that any person fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter, the Corporation Counsel shall conduct all legal proceedings instituted for the enforcement of the preceding sections of this chapter including enforcement of any penalty. § 187-910 Penalties for offenses. A. Upon a finding, after investigation or hearing that a respondent has engaged in an unlawful discriminatory practice under this chapter the Fair Housing Officer may issue an order requiring such respondent to take appropriate action to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. Such order may include one or more of the following: (1) A fine of no less than $1,000 but no greater than $5,000 for each offense, with each act of discrimination to be considered a separate offense; (2) Revocation or suspension of any license or permit issued by the City of Albany necessary to the operation of the housing accommodation(s) in question, and any other equitable relief necessary to effect the purposes of this chapter; Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. (3) Awarding compensatory damages to the aggrieved person, including out-of-pocket losses and other actual damages; (4) An order to cease and desist from such unlawful practices and to take affirmative action which, in the judgment of the Fair Housing Office, will effectuate the purposes of this chapter, including but not limited to, an order directing the respondent to extend full, equal, and unsegregated accommodations, advantages, facilities, and privileges to all persons; (5) An order directing the respondent to reimburse all costs, expenses, and disbursements incurred by the City of Albany in effecting compliance with this chapter; and or (6) Such other relief as the court may deem just and proper. B. Failure to comply with § 187-7 of this chapter shall constitute a violation subject to administrative enforcement. (1) The Fair Housing Office shall issue a written notice of violation identifying the noncompliance and providing a period of not less than 20 days to cure such violation. (2) If the violation is not cured within the specified period, the Fair Housing Officer may impose a civil penalty of $500 per violation. (3) Each day that a violation continues after the expiration of the cure period may constitute a separate offense. (4) The Fair Housing Officer may waive or reduce penalties upon a showing of good faith efforts to comply. C. In addition to, or in lieu of, issuing an order under this section, the Fair Housing Officer may request the Corporation Counsel to commence an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to enforce any order issued under this chapter; seek the imposition of civil penalties and other relief authorized herein; and obtain such other equitable or legal relief as the court deems just and proper. D. Any person who shall willfully resist, prevent, impede or interfere with the Office or any of its employees or representatives in the performance of duty pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or who shall fail to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation punishable by a fine which shall not exceed $3500 in amount or by imprisonment not exceeding 15 days, or both. § 187-1011 Severability; supersession of inconsistent provisions. If any part of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstances is adjudged by a court to be invalid or ineffectual, such judgment shall not affect the remainder of the chapter or its application to any other person or circumstance. This chapter shall supersede all laws inconsistent with it to the extent of such inconsistency, but in all other respects shall be deemed supplemental to such laws. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. § 187-11 When effective. This chapter shall be effective upon final passage. Section 5. This Local Law shall take effect upon final passage, public hearing, and filing with the Secretary of State. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 16TH DAY OF APRIL, 2026 ______________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Christopher Cech, Esq., Deputy Corporation Counsel Martha Mahoney, Esq., Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: April 16, 2026 Sponsor: Council Member Johnson o/b/o Housing & Community Development Committee Council Member Keegan, 9th Ward Local Law H of 2026 TITLE A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTERS 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS), 48 (EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROTECTIONS) AND 187 (FAIR HOUSING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ADDING PROTECTIONS AGAINST HOUSING DISCRIMINATION AND INCREASING THE ENFORCEMENT OF FAIR HOUSING VIOLATIONS GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Article 15 of the New York Human Rights Law requires landlords to notify tenants of their right to reasonable accommodations and requires the use of the equal opportunity logo on marketing materials for housing accommodations. This local law codifies and further clarifies these provisions in the City Code, as well as the enforcement procedures for the Fair Housing Office and increases penalties for violations of the fair housing provisions. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Under the City’s Fair Housing law as it currently exists, there are no penalties for housing discrimination practices. Enforcing compliance in the occurrence of housing discrimination practices aligns with the practices of other municipal Fair Housing Offices in New York State. The Fair Housing Office wants to make housing accommodations aware of their requirement to comply with Federal and State fair housing and human rights laws. Additional protected classes have been added to the Omnibus Human Rights Law, codified at Article III of Chapter 48. FISCAL IMPACT Penalties assessed under the local law will increase City revenue, and the City will bear a cost for administering and enforcing compliance with the same. Council Member Keegan, on behalf of the Committee on Finance, Assessment and Taxation, introduced the following: ORDINANCE 10.51.26 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE GRANT OF AN EASEMENT TO CENTER SQUARE LLC OVER A PORTION OF THE CITY RIGHT OF WAY ADJACENT TO 1233 BROADWAY (ALSO KNOWN AS 33 CENTER STREET) (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 66.29-2-59) The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The City of Albany is hereby authorized and directed to grant a permanent easement to Center Square LLC over an approximately 203 square foot portion of the City Right-of-Way adjacent to 1233 Broadway (tax map parcel number 66.29-2-59), also known as 33 Center Street. 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 functions. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 15TH DAY OF APRIL, 2026 ______________________________ Corporation Counsel To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Martha Mahoney, Esq., Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: April 15, 2026 Sponsor: Council Member Keegan o/b/o Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee ORDINANCE 10.51.26 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE GRANT OF AN EASEMENT TO CENTER SQUARE LLC OVER A PORTION OF THE CITY RIGHT OF WAY ADJACENT TO 1233 BROADWAY (ALSO KNOWN AS 33 CENTER STREET) (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 66.29-2- 59) GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Center Square LLC is constructing a new apartment building at the corner of Broadway and Center Streets. This easement is required to allow for the construction of a rain garden, which would encroach into the City right-of-way, for the purpose of serving as a stormwater basin. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Common Council approval is required whenever the City gives up an interest in real property, including the granting of a permanent easement over municipal property. FISCAL IMPACT An appraisal was obtained by the Grantee for valuing an accessible ramp over the right-of-way adjacent to 1233 Broadway (33 Center Street); using the same valuation per square footage of the rain garden values the requested easement at $101.50. Council Member Adams and Robinson introduced the following: Ordinance 11.51.26 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AMENDING CHAPTER 363 (VENDORS) OF PART II (GENERAL LEGISLATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXPANDING MOBILE VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CITY OF ALBANY The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Chapter 363 (Vendors) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: Chapter 363 VENDORS § 363-1. Findings. It is found and declared that: A. The business of vending merchandise and refreshments in the public streets, sidewalks, places and from door to door in the City of Albany should be regulated to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Albany. B. Reasonable regulation of vending is necessary for the prevention of congestion of traffic and travel. C. Persons engaged in the business of vending should be required to be licensed and to furnish such information as necessary to effectively carry out the purposes of this chapter. D. Unless specifically authorized by this chapter, vending in the City of Albany within any public right-of-way, sidewalk or place is prohibited. § 363-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: CITY CLERK The City Clerk of the City of Albany. HEALTHY PRODUCTS Healthy products shall be labeled in accordance with New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets regulations and shall consist of the following: A. Unprocessed raw fruits and vegetables that have not been combined with other ingredients; B. Prepackaged raw, cut or sliced fruits or vegetables, which may include dried herbs and spices; C. Prepackaged still or carbonated water, which may contain flavoring or minerals but does not contain sodium or natural or artificial sweeteners and must have zero calories; and D. Raw, single-ingredient nuts; shelled nuts must be prepackaged. In no case shall healthy products: A. Be cooked, grilled, baked, fried, cured, pickled, or prepared in any other manner, except as permitted by this definition; or B. Be processed or multi-ingredient foods, including baked goods, candy, chips, prepared meals, juices, smoothies, or other non-zero calorie food or beverage; or C. Contain added sodium, added natural or artificial sweeteners, or added artificial ingredients or preservatives. LICENSE A license issued pursuant to this chapter. LICENSEE Any person holding a license. MERCHANDISE Any nonedible commodity or service, including but not limited to flowers, and balloons, hair design, or cosmetology. PERSON Includes any individual, society, club, firm, partnership, corporation or association of persons. PURCHASE To obtain merchandise in exchange for money or its equivalent. The act or an instance of buying merchandise on the public streets, sidewalks or places or from door to door in the City of Albany. PURCHASER Any person engaged in the buying of merchandise, by means of money or its equivalent, on the public streets, sidewalks or places in the City of Albany. REFRESHMENT Any prepared food, fruit or other edible or potable commodity which does not fit the definition for a healthy product or soft drink or carbonated beverage. REFRESHMENT BUSINESS OR STAND Any place or location where is sold, or any place or location where it is proposed to sell or offer for sale at retail for consumption off the premises or location, either as a separate business or in connection with any other business, any refreshment. There shall be three types of "refreshment businesses or stands" as follows: A. CURBSIDE VENDOR A vendor who parks a motor vehicle at the licensed location in connection with the operation of one refreshment business or stand, whether the vehicle serves as the refreshment stand or not. B. SIDEWALK VENDOR A vendor who operates and locates one refreshment business or stand on the sidewalk only and who does not park a motor vehicle at the licensed location. C. ICE CREAM TRUCK VENDOR A vendor who sells ice cream as a primary product from one motor vehicle and along the public streets. VEND The act of selling or offering for sale, or the act of purchasing or offering to purchase for commercial purposes, refreshments or merchandise on the public streets, sidewalks or places or from door to door in the City of Albany, from a stand, motor vehicle or from the person. VENDOR Any person engaged in the selling or offering for sale, or engaged in purchasing or offering to purchase for commercial purposes, of refreshments or merchandise on the public streets, sidewalks or places or from door to door in the City of Albany, from a stand, motor vehicle or from the person. § 363-3. Rules and regulations. The City Clerk, with the advice and consent of the Chief of Police or his their designee, may promulgate rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the provisions of this chapter and to address the circumstances of specially designated areas of the City, such as Business Improvement Districts and/or special events. Special rules and regulations issued by the City Clerk may supersede otherwise inconsistent provisions of this chapter. § 363-4. License required; methods of vending restricted; authority to limit number of licenses. A. It shall be unlawful for any person to vend in the City of Albany without a license, except that within an area extending six feet into the public right of way abutting a property, vending shall be permitted with the written consent of the property owner. B. It shall be unlawful to vend merchandise, except flowers and balloons, other than from door to door. C. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to limit the number of refreshment business or stand licenses. § 363-5. License fees. License fees shall be payable in full, for the entire season, upon application for said license and shall be as follows: A. To vend refreshments: (1) Curbside vendor: $70 per week $2,000 per year. (2) Sidewalk vendor: $35 per week $1,000 per year. (3) Ice cream truck vendor: $750 $1,000 per year. B. To vend flowers: $375 $400 per year. C. To vend balloons: $50 $100 per year. D. To vend merchandise from door to door: $200 $250 per year. E. To vend merchandise from a vehicle: $500 $750 per year. F. To vend healthy products: $100 per year. § 363-6. General requirements. A. All vendors are prohibited from vending in a manner that interferes with pedestrian or vehicular traffic or other legitimate business in the City of Albany. B. No vendor shall, directly or indirectly, cause or permit the public streets, sidewalks or places to be littered with papers, wrappings or other debris or refuse where the littering results from the conduct of his their business. C. No vendor shall vend between 9:00 p.m. 2:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. of the following day, unless otherwise specified. D. Persons licensed pursuant to the provisions of § 32 of the General Business Law of the State of New York shall be prohibited from vending within the City of Albany unless they have obtained a license in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. E. Any person vending refreshments or merchandise from a motor vehicle that is attractive to and popular with children, which invites or causes children to gather or collect about the motor vehicle, is required to take those precautions necessary to protect the children from being struck by motor vehicles. F. No vendor shall use or operate any loudspeaker, public address system, radio, sound amplifier or similar device to attract the attention of the public. G. No vendor shall vend within 1,000 feet of the grounds of any elementary or secondary school between 1/2 hour prior to the start of the school day and 1/2 hour after dismissal at the end of the school day. § 363-7. Requirements for vendors of refreshments, healthy products, flowers or balloons. A. Unless otherwise provided, a licensed vendor of refreshments, flowers and balloons shall be authorized to vend at a specific location in the commercial zones of the City of Albany. The license shall specify the location within the commercial zone from which vending is permitted and shall only be valid for vending at that location. There shall only be one stand in a designated location. A licensed vendor of refreshments, healthy products, flowers, or balloons shall be authorized to vend at any location within the City of Albany in accordance with this chapter and all applicable laws and regulations. B. The license may limit the amount of space to be occupied by the vendor. C. Vendors at special events, events not exceeding three days in duration, shall be exempt from their location requirement. Such vendors shall comply with all applicable provisions of this chapter and rules and regulations issued pursuant to it and pay all fees as required by the person coordinating the special event. D. Ice cream truck vendors shall be permitted in the residential zones of the City in accordance with any rules and regulations promulgated by the City Clerk. § 363-8. Requirements for vendors of merchandise using a vehicle for vending. A. Unless otherwise provided, a licensed vendor of merchandise using a vehicle for said purpose shall be authorized to operate at a specific location in the commercial zones of the City of Albany. The license shall specify the location within the commercial zone from which purchasing is permitted and shall only be valid for purchasing at that location. There shall only be one vehicle in a designated location. B. The license may limit the amount of space to be occupied. § 363-9. Requirements for door-to-door vendors. A. No door-to-door vendor shall enter any house, building or premises where there is posted on the front of the house, building or premises a written notice stating that vendors are not desired, unless the vendor has received the prior consent of the occupant. B. No door-to-door vendor shall make false statements or misrepresentations in the course of his their activities. The vendor shall conduct himself themselves at all times in an orderly and lawful manner. C. Any person desiring to act as a door-to-door vendor in the City of Albany shall first obtain a license to vend door-to-door in accordance with the following provisions: (1) Any person seeking a license to vend door-to-door shall file with the City Clerk an application upon a form furnished by the City Clerk. Such application shall require the applicant to provide: (a) The number and kind of vehicle to be used by the applicant, if any, in carrying on the business for which the license is desired. (b) The kind of goods, wares, and merchandise the applicant intends to sell or the kind of service the applicant intends to perform. (c) The method of distribution for such goods or services. (d) The name, address, and date of birth of the applicant. (e) A statement as to whether the applicant has been convicted of a crime, and if so, the date of conviction(s), the name of the crime(s) of which the applicant was convicted, the penalty imposed for the conviction(s), and the name(s) and address(es) of the court(s) in which the applicant was convicted. (f) The name and address of the person, firm, or corporation that the applicant represents. (g) The length of time for which the applicant desires the license. (h) Fingerprints in the form and manner prescribed by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services ("DCJS"), along with any applicable fees required by DCJS. (i) Such other information as the City Clerk may require to substantiate the above items. (2) The City Clerk shall forward the applicant's fingerprints and any applicable fees to DCJS in the form and manner as prescribed by DCJS for a complete history record check. (3) The Corporation Counsel shall review all information provided by DCJS in connection with any applicant's criminal history and shall determine whether any such convictions render an applicant unfit to carry out the duties of a door-to-door vendor. In making such determinations, the Corporation Counsel shall give due consideration to the provisions of §§ 701 through 703-b and §§ 751 through 753 of the New York State Correction Law. (4) If an applicant's application is approved, the applicant shall only be entitled to engage in the sale of the merchandise or services listed in the applicant's application. § 363-10. Exemptions. The following persons shall not be required to obtain a license: A. Individuals under the age of 16 years who vend Girl Scout cookies, candy, lemonade or similar items edible or potable goods. § 363-11. Term and form of license. A. If the City Clerk approves an application, the license shall be valid for one calendar year with the specific seasonal term and/or particular dates set and determined annually by the City Clerk with the advice and consent of the Commissioner of the Department of General Services and the Chief of Police, or his designee. B. A license shall be in a form prescribed by the City Clerk. § 363-12. Nonissuance of license. No license shall be issued to any applicant if the business sought to be licensed does not comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations. If the application is rejected, the City Clerk shall notify the applicant, in writing, giving the reasons for the rejection. § 363-13. Display of licenses. All licenses shall be displayed in a conspicuous place at all times during the operation of the vending business. § 363-14. Transfer of license. A license may not be transferred or assigned or its location changed without prior approval of the City Clerk. If the City Clerk approves the transfer, assignment or location change, this action shall be endorsed upon the license by the City Clerk. § 363-15. Renewal of license. A license may be renewed at its expiration by submitting a new application form. § 363-16. Suspension or revocation of license. A. A license may be suspended or revoked by the City Clerk only after notice, in writing, and an opportunity to be heard is given to the vendor. B. Written notice of intent to suspend or revoke shall be given by registered or certified mail, to the address set forth on the application. C. The City Clerk shall suspend or revoke the license of any vendor found to have violated or to have permitted a violation of any provision of this chapter or any other ordinance, rule or regulation or state or federal law pertaining to the operation of his their business. D. Upon a determination that a license should be suspended or revoked, the City Clerk shall notify the vendor, in writing, setting forth reasons for such suspension or revocation. § 363-17. Effect of license revocation. A. When a license has been revoked, no other license shall be issued to the same vendor until after the expiration of at least one year. B. Upon revocation of any license, the license fee shall be forfeited. § 363-18. Penalties for offenses. A. Any person who conducts a business without a license required by this chapter or who conducts or attempts to conduct a business during the period when his their license is suspended or revoked or who violates any of the terms or provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation. B. Any persons found guilty of a violation shall be liable to a fine which shall not exceed $350 in amount or to imprisonment not to exceed 15 days, or to both, in the discretion of the court. C. Except as otherwise provided by law, such violation shall not impose any disability upon or affect or impair the credibility as a witness or otherwise of any person found guilty of such offense. § 363-19. Severability. If any section or sections of this chapter shall be declared unconstitutional or otherwise void and ineffective, the validity of the remainder of the provisions hereof and their application shall not be affected thereby. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect 30 days from final passage. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 24th DAY OF APRIL, 2026 Corporation Counsel To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Bryan Jimenez, Legislative Director Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: March 22, 2026 Sponsor: Council Members Adams and Robinson ORDINANCE 11.51.26R TITLE AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AMENDING CHAPTER 363 (VENDORS) OF PART II (GENERAL LEGISLATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXPANDING MOBILE VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CITY OF ALBANY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This ordinance intends to streamline the vendor licensing process to spur City of Albany economic activity. Mobile vendors, such as food trucks, are largely limited to a portion of a block by the New York State Capitol or large special events in the city. This effectively prohibits new entrants into the market, stifling competition and raising prices while reducing quality. The significant costs associated with mobile vending already serve as a barrier to entry with weekly fees increasing that burden exponentially. Vendors will now only face one flat fee and be able to use their license year-round. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW An ordinance is required for amending Chapter 363 of the Code of the City of Albany. Changes include: • §363-2: o Added “Healthy Products” vendors as a licensable business o Clarified “Merchandise” to also include services o Amended “Refreshment” to separate “Healthy Products” from the definition • §363-3: o Amended to make the Chief of Police’s role advisory instead of approving o Language simplified • §363-5: o Fee structure flattened, made yearly, and increased to partially account for inflation o “Healthy Products” vendor license added at $100/year to account for administrative costs and incentivize the sale of raw and minimally prepared fruits, vegetables, and nuts. • §363-6: o Permitted hours of operation expanded ▪ 2:00 AM chosen to capture night life business ▪ 7:00 AM chosen to accommodate earlier work start times • §363-7: o Header amended to add “Healthy Products” vendors o Language amended to broadly permit refreshment, balloon, flower, and healthy product vending across the City of Albany, regulated by publicly available regulations issued by the City Clerk • §363-8: o Language amended to broadly permit merchandise vending across the City of Albany, limited to a specific location as determined by the City Clerk • §363-10 (Exemptions): o Amended to remove reference to a non-governmental organization and language simplified • §363-11: o License term flattened to one calendar year from issuance • Broadly: o References to “himself/his” changed to “themselves/their” Council Members Johnson, Flynn, Robinson, Adams, Anane, Balarin, Brodie, Farrell, Hoey, Jones, Keegan, Lumpkin, Powell, Williamson, and Zamer introduced the following: RESOLUTION 29.51.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CELEBRATING THE HARD WORK OF COACH GALAL CANCER WHO LED THE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY TO A REMARKABLE WIN AT THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME WHEREAS, the Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) supports their student-athletes, as athletics are an integral part of student life, playing an essential role in developing character and demonstrating the importance of self-discipline, commitment and teamwork; and WHEREAS, on Saturday, March 21, 2026 in Binghamton, NY, CBA won the Class AAA title with a 78-67 win over Fairport, leading the team to sectional, regional, and state championship; and WHEREAS, their Coach ensured that the players would reach their 2025-2026 season goal of state championship by training daily and repping drills in the offseason to perfect the team’s defensive intensity, which strengthened their diligence as players and people; and WHEREAS, the CBA basketball team – a team full of undefeated and gifted players – has experienced an exceptional season, winning all 25 of their games and drumming up a large community following, who the boys are honored to show out for; and WHEREAS, the team of relentless competitors secured the program’s second state title, with the first being earned 16 years ago when the current coach, Galal Cancer, was the star player; and WHEREAS, Cancer, an exemplary Albany resident who played at the Division I level for Cornell and Kent State and is now coaching at his alma mater, stresses the importance of defense and playing meticulously; and WHEREAS, the team’s top scorer Osinski now ranks No. 1 in CBA’s history in points, shared that Cancer has given him a multitude of pointers and instilled in him a great level of confidence in deciding the correct play to make; and WHEREAS, Coach Cancer, who has dedicated years of professional work to basketball as well as Albany County as a Deputy Commission of Human Resources, instilled the team with trust and the will to win, leading them to overcome some mental lapses, proving him to be a model both on and off the court; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Albany Common Council celebrates the Christian Brothers Academy boys’ basketball team in their claim of a trio of titles in Class AAA play at the NYSPHSAA state championship under the coaching of Galal Cancer. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Carly Johnson, Junior Policy Analyst Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: March 25, 2026 Sponsor: Council Member Johnson, 2nd Ward Council Member Flynn, 8th Ward Council Member Robinson, 5th Ward RESOLUTION 29.51.26R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CELEBRATING THE HARD WORK OF COACH GALAL CANCER WHO LED THE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY TO A REMARKABLE WIN AT THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To celebrate the CBA basketball team’s victory at the NYSPHSAA state championship, which earned them three titles this season; and to honor the dedication of Coach Cancer, who is now coaching at his alma mater after playing Division 1 in college. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW A resolution is necessary to demonstrate the Council’s public support for the celebration of the Christian Brothers Academy’s basketball team who are now the NYSPHSAA state champions. FISCAL IMPACT None. Council Members Keegan introduced the following: RESOLUTION 34.51.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY RECOGNIZING MAY 1, 2026, AS INTERNATIONAL WORKERS’ DAY WHEREAS, International Workers' Day, also known as May Day, is an annual holiday celebrated on May 1st by millions of people around the world to commemorate the contributions and struggles of working people; and WHEREAS, May Day originated in the United States and began with a movement for an eight- hour workday that led to a general strike in Chicago on May 1, 1886; and WHEREAS, we solemnly remember the Haymarket Massacre of 1886, when Chicago police opened fire on workers striking for an eight-hour workday at the McCormick Reaper Works Factory, killing four and wounding many more; and WHEREAS, May Day has since become an international day of solidarity and action for workers’ rights and social justice, with workers around the world demanding a living wage, safe working conditions, and an end to exploitation; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany stands with our unions, leading the nation in the highest overall share of union-represented workers and maintaining a higher-than-the-national-average share of private sector unionization; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany also stands with immigrant workers, whose daily struggles mean the provision of vital services in our city; and WHEREAS, there are constant efforts to undermine progress made in the last century as the use of illegal child labor has increased across the country, as reported by the U.S. Department of Labor, and laws intended to keep children in school and safe are being weakened and replaced; and WHEREAS, that progress is being further retrenched as corporations undertake efforts to squash unions, limit market competition, and suppress wages; and WHEREAS, the strong representation of our workforce in the City of Albany still has room to grow as the struggle for workers’ rights and social justice continues – the many workers who face low wages, a lack of job security, and dangerous work environments deserve such representation; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany pause in its deliberations to recognize May 1, 2026, as International Workers' Day; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Albany Common Council honors those who continue to fight for better working conditions, a living wage, and social justice, and urges all residents to join in celebrating the contributions and struggles of working people around the world; and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Albany Central Federation of Labor and Capital District Area Labor Federation in Albany, New York. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Carly Johnson, Junior Policy Analyst Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: April 20, 2026 Sponsor: Council Member Keegan, 9th Ward RESOLUTION 34.51.26R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY RECOGNIZING MAY 1, 2026, AS INTERNATIONAL WORKERS’ DAY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To honor May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, in the City of Albany, NY. Celebrating International Workers Day provides an opportunity to acknowledge the sacrifices and contributions made by workers in Albany and across the world. It also serves as a platform to advocate for social justice issues, such as fair wages, safe working conditions, and job security. Honoring International Workers Day allows Albany to come together as a community to support and uplift workers while striving for a better future for all. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW A resolution is necessary to demonstrate the Council’s public support for May Day. FISCAL IMPACT N/A Council Member Johnson introduced the following: RESOLUTION 35.51.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CELEBRATING THE HARD WORK OF KIPP CAPITAL CHARTER SCHOOL’S BASKETBALL TEAM THAT GUARANTEED BOTH SECTIONAL AND REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE FIRST YEAR OF THE SCHOOL’S EXISTENCE WHEREAS, the KIPP Capital Charter School’s high school basketball team, in its first year of existence, was originally placed by Section 2 to compete in Class C, but their coach elected to bump the team to Class B before the season; and WHEREAS, on Saturday, March 7, 2026 in Glens Falls, NY, the Trailblazers won the Class B sectional title with a 75-56 win over Catskill, leading the championship at Harding Mazzotti Arena; and WHEREAS, on March 14, 2026 in Troy, KIPP won the 2026 NYSPHSAA B Boys Basketball Regional Finals game against Saranac Lake, which led the team to earn the Class B regional title and advancement to the semifinals; and WHEREAS, on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Binghamton, the Trailblazers won their semifinal game over Carle Place, scoring 52-43, which advanced the boys to the Class B state championship, which they ultimately lost to Marcellus; and WHEREAS, coach DJ Jones, who previously coached at Green Tech and led the school to multiple area championships, turned a new page, starting a new tenure with a handful of students he previously coached across Albany; and WHEREAS, students showcased their talent, such as: MVP Indavier Barnes who collected eight rebounds and five assists, and scored 38 points, including seven 3-pointers at the sectional game; and senior Tyler Hemingway, who performed a lockdown defense at the semifinals; and WHEREAS, the team lived up to its name, “Trailblazers,” making history in the first year of the school when they advanced all the way to the state championship game despite it being their first season playing together; and WHEREAS, the Trailblazers are now a top-ranked boys’ basketball team, demonstrating the everlasting talent that comes from the City of Albany and the Capital Region; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Albany Common Council celebrates the KIPP Capital Charter School boys’ basketball team in their victory of both sectional and regional titles in their first year as the Trailblazers, demonstrating their skill, confidence, and Albany spirit. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Carly Johnson, Junior Policy Analyst Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: April 1, 2026 Sponsor: Council Member Johnson, 2nd Ward RESOLUTION 35.51.26R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CELEBRATING THE HARD WORK OF KIPP CAPITAL CHARTER SCHOOL’S BASKETBALL TEAM THAT GUARANTEED BOTH SECTIONAL AND REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE FIRST YEAR OF THE SCHOOL’S EXISTENCE GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To celebrate the KIPP Capital Charter basketball team’s sectional and regional victory, when they won both the Section 2 Class B championship on March 7, 2026 and regional championship on March 14, 2026 . This resolution recognizes that these boys, in their first year as the Trailblazers, have played with skill, talent, and confidence, keeping the spirit of Albany strong. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW A resolution is necessary to demonstrate the Council’s public support for the celebration of the KIPP’s basketball team who are now the Class B sectional and regional champions. FISCAL IMPACT None. COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ACTIVE LEGISLATION PREVIOUSLY INTRODUCED LEGISLATION NOW UNDER CONSIDERATION MAY 4, 2026 RESOLUTIONS 27.41.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF JILL DELANEY AS A MEMBER OF THE ALBANY CONVENTION CENTER AUTHORITY BOARD 28.42.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MOTHER CLARA LUMPKIN AND RENAMING A PORTION OF SOUTH SWAN IN HER HONOR 32.42.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF REVEREND REGINALD E. GRAHAM AND RENAMING A PORTION OF SECOND AVENUE IN HIS HONOR 33.42.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ALBANY TO ADOPT A POLICY RELATED TO THE DISPOSAL OF COMPUTERS, COMPUTER SOFTWARE, AND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT Council Member Zamer on behalf of the Committee on Planning, Economic Development, and Land Use introduced the following, which was approved: Resolution Number 27.41.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF JILL DELANEY AS A MEMBER OF THE ALBANY CONVENTION CENTER AUTHORITY BOARD WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Albany has, pursuant to the provisions of section 2675-d(1) of the New York State Public Authorities Law, appointed Jill Delaney to the Albany Convention Center Authority Board; and WHEREAS, the Common Council must consent to the Mayor’s appointments of members to the Albany Convention Center Authority Board under the above-referenced provisions; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany consents to the appointment of Jill Delaney to the Albany Convention Center Authority Board for a term which shall expire at the pleasure of the Mayor; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Martha Mahoney, Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: March 25, 2026 SPONSOR Council Member Zamer o/b/o Planning Committee RESOLUTION 27.41.26R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF JILL DELANEY AS A MEMBER OF THE ALBANY CONVENTION CENTER AUTHORITY BOARD GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This resolution approves the appointment of Jill Delaney to a term of the Albany Convention Center Authority Board, which shall expire at the pleasure of the Mayor. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The Common Council must confirm mayoral appointments to the Albany Convention Center Authority Board pursuant to Section 2675-d(1) of the New York State Public Authorities Law. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Lumpkin introduced the following: RESOLUTION 28.42.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MOTHER CLARA LUMPKIN AND RENAMING A PORTION OF SOUTH SWAN IN HER HONOR WHEREAS, Clara Lumpkin has devoted her life to serving others through her dedication to her faith and her passion for ministering as a member of the New Jerusalem Home of the Saved Church under Dr. Timonthy L. Harper; and WHEREAS, in 1979, Mother Lumpkin began her prison ministry with the goal to help Albany resident in need, leading to three successful decades of joining incarcerated believers in fellowship and today, continues to provide spiritual support over correspondence; and WHEREAS, Clara Lumpkin started her professional career at the New York Division of Military Navy affairs before joining the New York Office of General Services in 1969, where she worked until her retirement in 1996; and WHEREAS, in addition to her prison ministry, Mother Lumpkin started her retirement as a volunteer with the Pastoral Care Department at Albany Medical Center from 1996-2020 and currently continues volunteering by preparing and distributing meals for the homeless with God’s Soup Kitchen; and WHEREAS, Mother Lumpkin expanded the work of her ministry by traveling to California and Africa to distribute food in 2002 and through supporting couples on the joyful occasion of a wedding day, officiating weddings in jails, judges’ chambers, churches, and homes; and WHEREAS, in 2015, Mother Lumpkin was presented with the Albany County’s Volunteer of the Year award, demonstrating her continual devotion to the betterment of the community that surrounds her; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany honors Clara Lumpkin’s ongoing life, enduring legacy, and dedication to the people of Albany by renaming a portion of the South Swan in her honor; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council directs that a sign shall be produced reading “Mother Clara Lumpkin Way” which shall be placed in consultation with the Division of Traffic Engineering. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Carly Johnson, Junior Legislative Aide Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: March 12, 2026 Sponsor: Council Member Lumpkin, 3rd Ward RESOLUTION 28.42.26R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MOTHER CLARA LUMPKIN AND RENAMING A PORTION OF SOUTH SWAN IN HER HONOR GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This resolution officially recognizes the contributions to the City of Albany made by Mother Clara Lumpkin and directs the creation of an honorary street sign at the proposed location. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Pursuant to § 323-63.2 (B) of the Code, 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 Williamson introduced the following: RESOLUTION 32.42.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF REVEREND REGINALD E. GRAHAM AND RENAMING A PORTION OF SECOND AVENUE IN HIS HONOR WHEREAS, Reverend Reginald E. Graham is a proud pastor, who has dedicated many years to bettering his neighborhood, and Albany as a whole, for he is firmly planted in the City as a mechanic, teacher, barber, spiritual leader, plumber, electrician, carpenter, mason; and WHEREAS, he grew up navigating the challenges of life in the South End of Albany, that ultimately shaped his character and instilled in him a profound understanding of resilience and faith, leading him to mentor his community; and WHEREAS, Rev. Graham became an ordained deacon in 2004, a role that led him to becoming involved in leading the Men's ministry, youth ministry, Sunday school, and transportation ministry, and is now a senior pastor at Riverview Baptist Church; and WHEREAS, in June 2001 – 25 years ago – the desire to serve extended beyond personal devotion, and Rev. Graham created a space in which he could uplift and act as a role model through the establishment of Village Barber & Beauty; and WHEREAS, on May 13, 2023, there was a drive-by shooting at Village Barber & Beauty, resulting in one killed and two injured, that left the community with heartache, fear, and the need for healing; and WHEREAS, the barbershop and community supported another, under the leadership of Rev. Graham, who currently supports his community by serving at the Capital City Rescue Mission and connecting those in need to resources including transitional housing, free haircuts, odd jobs with pay, and clothing; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany honors Reverend Reginald E. Graham’s life, enduring legacy, and dedication to the people of Albany by renaming a portion of Second Avenue – in the heart of the neighborhood where he has committed many years of his life to being an exemplar member of the community– in his honor; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council directs that two signs shall be produced reading “Rev. Reginald E. Graham Way” which shall be placed in consultation with the Division of Traffic Engineering. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Carly Johnson, Junior Legislative Aide Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: March 12, 2026 Sponsor: Council Member Williamson, 1ST Ward RESOLUTION 32.42.26R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF REVEREND REGINALD E. GRAHAM AND RENAMING A PORTION OF SECOND AVENUE IN HIS HONOR GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This resolution officially recognizes the contributions to the City of Albany made by Reverend Reginald E. Graham during the time in which he will celebrate 25 years of business of Village Barber & Beauty and directs the creation of honorary street signs at the proposed location. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Pursuant to § 323-63.2 (B) of the Code, 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 Members Anane and Balarin introduced the following, which was approved: Resolution Number 33.42.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ALBANY TO ADOPT A POLICY RELATED TO THE DISPOSAL OF COMPUTERS, COMPUTER SOFTWARE, AND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT WHEREAS, the City of Albany desires to adopt a policy related to the disposal of surplus computers, computer software, and computer equipment, pursuant to the provisions of section 104- c of the New York State General Municipal Law; and WHEREAS, the Common Council must authorize the adoption such policy under the above-referenced provisions; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany authorizes the City of Albany to adopt a policy related to the disposal of computers, computer software, and computer equipment; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Martha Mahoney, Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: April 10, 2026 SPONSOR Council Member Anane RESOLUTION 33.42.26R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ALBANY TO ADOPT A POLICY RELATED TO THE DISPOSAL OF COMPUTERS, COMPUTER SOFTWARE, AND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This resolution authorizes the City of Albany to adopt a policy related to the disposal of surplus computers, computer software, and computer equipment, pursuant to the provisions of section 104- c of the New York State General Municipal Law. Such policy will require that the donated items must be to public schools, public libraries, and other public and private institutions for secular educational use, and to not-for-profit institutions for use by individuals with disabilities, senior citizens, or low-income individuals, upon proof of need by such institution and subordinate to the requirements of the public schools and libraries of the state. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The Common Council must authorize such a policy pursuant to Section 104-c of the New York State General Municipal Law. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Bellcourt Valuation Service Industrial, Commercial, & Residential Appraisal 911 Central Avenue, No. 233 Albany, New York 12205 ------------- Tel. (518) 469-9155 Fax No. 458-8148 Email: scott@bellcourtvaluationservice.com Restricted Appraisal Report 67 SF Parcel Off 1233 Broadway City of Albany, NY BELLCOURT VALUATION SERVICE 1 Bellcourt Valuation Service Industrial, Commercial, & Residential Appraisal 911 Central Avenue, No. 233 Albany, New York 12205 ------------- Tel. (518) 469-9155 Fax No. 458-8148 Email: scott@bellcourtvaluationservice.com Scott L. Bellcourt, No. 46-20540 Gregory J. Bellcourt, No. 48-51244 November 18, 2024 Mr. Richard S. Guido Centre Square, LLC P.O. Box 160 Ulster Park, New York 12487 RE: Restricted Appraisal Report 67 SF Parcel Off 1233 Broadway City of Albany, New York Dear Mr. Guido, I have prepared the attached Restricted Appraisal report for the purpose of estimating the market value of the above referenced property, as of November 15, 2024. The intended use of the appraisal is to provide a market value estimate for the captioned party’s informative use. The captioned party is the intended user. I do not have a prospective interest in the subject property. The subject property consists of a portion of a city owned sidewalk identified as follows: Address Lot Size Building(s) Topography Off 1233 Broadway 67 SF None Level City of Albany 3’ x 22.33’ The highest and best of the subject property is plottage to an adjacent owner for future site development. BELLCOURT VALUATION SERVICE 2 Mr. Richard S. Guido Centre Square, LLC Page 3, November 18, 2024 The following smaller linear parcel transfers in the City of Albany are offered in support of market value for the subject property. SALE LOCATION SALE DATE SALE PRICE SIZE-SF PRICE/sf 1 9 Browne Street 4-21-24 $2,500 1,920 sf $1.30/sf City of Albany 2 1 Batcher Street 10-23-23 $400 4,326 sf $.09/sf City of Albany 3 21 Bonneau Street 1-25-23 $1,500 2,500 sf $.60/sf City of Albany 4 86 Catherine Street 11-8-23 $1,000 2,244 sf $.45/sf City of Albany 5 1168 Broadway 5-30-24 $1,600 2,500 sf $.64/sf City of Albany 6 45 Elizabeth Street 6-28-24 $100 1,000 sf $.10/sf City of Albany Adjusted Range: $.49/sf to $.54/sf Adjusting the comparable sales for site location, access/exposure, topography, size (economy of scales), and overall site utility, the appraiser is of the opinion the market supports $.50/sf for the subject property, inclusive of land. Application of the Indicated Value Per SF to the Subject No. SF Value Indication Value Conclusion 67 sf $.50/sf $34 ® BELLCOURT VALUATION SERVICE 3 Mr. Richard S. Guido Centre Square, LLC Page 4, November 18, 2024 The analysis and conclusions within the attached Restricted Report are based upon field research, interviews with market participants, and publicly available data collected by the appraiser. The accompanying report has been prepared in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and Standards Rule 2-2(b), dated January 1, 2024. It is my opinion that the market value of the subject property, as of November 15, 2024, is estimated at: $34 Thirty-Four Dollars Respectfully submitted, Bellcourt Valuation Service Scott L. Bellcourt NYS Certified General Appraiser No. 46-20540 BELLCOURT VALUATION SERVICE 4 Site Map Additional Subject Photographs BELLCOURT VALUATION SERVICE 5 Qualifications Scott L. Bellcourt NYS Certified General Appraiser No. 46-20540 Education Siena College, Loudonville, New York, Bachelor of Science, Finance, 1983. Technical Training Real Estate Appraisal - Siena College, Loudonville, New York. Real Estate Principles 1 (Real Estate Salesperson Preparation Course) Siena College. Real Estate Principles 2 (Real Estate Brokers Preparation Course) Siena College. Real Estate Finance, Siena College. Society of Real Estate Appraisers: Course 101:Introduction to Appraisal, St. Louis, Missouri Course 102: Applied Residential Valuation, Albany, New York Standards of Professional Practice Part A and Part B, Albany, New York Society of Real Estate Appraisers: Course 202: Case Studies: Income Property Valuation, Indianapolis, Indiana Appraisal Institute: Course1B-A:Capitalization Theory and Techniques Burlington,Vermont Course 1B-B: Capitalization Theory and Techniques Albany, New York Report Writing and Valuation Analysis: Dallas, Texas License NYS. Certified General Appraiser No. 46-20540 Real Estate Broker - State of New York. BELLCOURT VALUATION SERVICE 6 Experience 1979-83 Finance Major with Concentration in Real Estate, Siena College, Loudonville, New York. 1982-84 Licensed Real Estate Salesperson and Residential Appraiser, Kenneth Fake Insurance and Real Estate Agency, Cobleskill, New York. 1984-88 Staff Appraiser-Consultant, Jordan Appraisal & Research Corp., Albany, New York. 1979-Present Bellcourt Brokerage Corp./Bellcourt Valuation Service, President-Broker, Albany, New York. Major Clients Served SEFCU/Broadview Federal Credit Union Key Bank N.A. Glens Falls National Bank NBT Bank Trustco Bank M & T Bank Kinderhook Bank Capital Bank & Trust Company Bank of America JP Morgan Chase 1st National Bank of Scotia Cross-Section of Appraisal Experience Automotive Repairs and Services Retail Stores Shopping Stores Resort and Recreational Property Gasoline Service Stations Farms Supermarkets Restaurants BELLCOURT VALUATION SERVICE 7 Cross-Section of Appraisal Experience Cont. Warehousing Industrial Complexes Multi-Family Office Buildings Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Land Special Purpose Properties Single Family Residential Light Industrial/Commercial Mobile Home/Parks Mortgage Financing Estate Certiorari Bankruptcy BELLCOURT VALUATION SERVICE 8 PERMANENT EASEMENT THIS INDENTURE, made this day of , 2026, between the CITY OF ALBANY (“GRANTOR”), a municipal corporation with offices located at City Hall, 24 Eagle Street, Albany, New York 12207 and CENTRE SQUARE LLC (“GRANTEE”), a Delaware Limited Liability Company with a local address at PO Box 160, Ulster Park, New York 12487, owning 1233 Broadway, Albany, New York 12204, with Tax ID Number 66.29-2-59 (hereinafter referred to as the “GRANTEE’ Property”). WITNESSETH SUBJECT to and upon receipt of One-Hundred and One and 50/100 Dollars ($101.50), and such other terms and conditions set forth herein this Indenture, GRANTOR does hereby grant and release to GRANTEE, their successors and assigns, without covenant or warranty of any kind, express or implied, a Permanent Easement over a portion of the GRANTOR’S property on Center Street, in the City of Albany, State of New York, more fully described in Exhibit A, for the purpose of construction and maintenance of a rain garden for purposes of serving as a stormwater basin as requested by GRANTEE over the GRANTOR’S Right-of-Way. The City of Albany grants this Permanent Easement pursuant to Ordinance Number __.51.26, passed by the City of Albany Common Council on _______________. SUBJECT to all rights, easements, covenants, and restrictions. GRANTEE shall not hinder, interfere with, prevent, delay, obstruct, or adversely affect the GRANTOR in its reasonable exercise of its governmental operations or functions including, but not limited to, GRANTOR’S maintenance or repair to the water main(s) and other subterranean fixtures on or near the Right-of-Way. The rights granted herein are subject to the following provisions: GRANT SUBORDINATE TO PRIOR RIGHTS 1. The rights described above are given and accepted subject to any and all outstanding leases, tenancies, easements, licenses, or other tenures, and/or claims of title affecting GRANTOR’S Rights-of-Way or any portions thereof; and subject also to any and all encumbrances, liens, conditions, restrictions, and/or reservations under which GRANTOR holds the same. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS 2. GRANTEE shall, at their own expense, comply with applicable laws, ordinances, orders, rules, and regulations of the United States, State of New York, or any department, bureaus, authorities, or commissions created under the law of either government, and of the municipality, the City of Albany, New York, in which said lands are situated as the same relates to the exercise of the rights, privileges, and easements granted hereunder. 1 GRANTOR’S PARAMOUNT RIGHTS 3. All rights granted hereunder shall be subject and subordinate to rights as follows: a. The paramount rights of GRANTOR now and hereafter to occupy and use all or any portion or portions of said Right-of-Way in its operations, provided, however, that any such occupancies or uses shall not prevent the exercise by GRANTEE of the rights conferred by this Permanent Easement. b. The right of GRANTOR from time to time hereafter to grant to others or to authorize the occupancy or use by others of any portion or portions of said Right-of-Way for any purpose or purposes whatsoever, provided, however, that any such further grant or authorization shall not permanently interfere with the rights conferred by this Permanent Easement. INDEMNIFICATION 4. GRANTEE, their successors, heirs, or assigns warrant, covenant, and agree to indemnify, defend, and hold GRANTOR harmless from any and all claims that may arise or that may be made for damages, loss, injury, or death resulting to the GRANTOR, its agents, employees, representatives, or property, or to other persons or other property (including reasonable attorney fees) for the use to be made by GRANTEE of said Right-of-Way. 5. GRANTEE hereby acknowledges and agrees that (a) GRANTOR may deem it necessary to perform maintenance or repair work to the water and/or sewer main(s) on or near the aforementioned Right-of-Way; (b) GRANTEE’s rain garden may be impacted by GRANTOR’S maintenance or repair work; (c) all costs and expenses associated with the restoration of GRANTEE’s rain garden shall be borne by GRANTEE, only; and (d) GRANTEE hereby waives any and all rights to monies for reimbursement by GRANTOR for the costs and expenses, if any, for said restoration. MAINTENANCE 6. GRANTEE shall maintain the rain garden on said Right-of-Way. Maintenance shall include, but is not limited to, the removal of debris on the Right-of-Way and in the ordinary care of a stormwater basin. MISCELLANEOUS 7. GRANTEE shall, at their sole cost and expense, effectuate the recording of this Permanent Easement in the Office of the Albany County Clerk. 2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have subscribed their names. CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK By: _______________________ DORCEY L. APPLYRS Mayor 3 NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATE OF NEW YORK ) ) ss.: COUNTY OF ALBANY ) On the day of _________ in the year 2026, before me personally appeared DORCEY L. APPLYRS, personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that she executed the same in her capacity, and that by her signature on the instrument, the individual, or person upon behalf of which the individual acted, executed the instrument. __________________________________ NOTARY PUBLIC 4 Exhibit A ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND situate, lying and being in the City of Albany, County of Albany State of New York, and being more particularly bounded and described as follows: COMMENCING at the point of intersection of the easterly boundary of Broadway and the northerly boundary of Center Street. Thence, in an easterly direction, along the northerly boundary of Center Street for a distance of 27.59 feet. Thence, in a southerly direction, on an angle to the left of 90°00’00” from the last course, for a distance of 8.12 feet, to the true place and point of BEGINNING. Thence, from said point of beginning, in a easterly direction, on an angle to the right of 89°54’45” from the last course, for a distance of 47.02 feet. Thence, in an southerly direction, on an angle to the left of 89°40’41” from the last course, for a distance of 4.29 feet. Thence, in a westerly direction, on an angle to the left of 90°24’15” from the last course, for a distance of 47.08 feet. Thence, in a northerly direction, on an angle to the left of 88°49’52” from the last course, for a distance of 4.36 feet, to the place and point of beginning, containing 203 square feet of land, being more or less. 5 Site Map Additional Subject Photos 6 7