1. Meeting Agenda 1.I. May 5, 2025 | Agenda/Active Calendar Documents: 25 AGENDA-ACTIVE CALENDAR 0505.PDF 2. Supporting Legislation Legislation that is being introduced for the first time 2.I. May 5, 2025 | Supporting Legislation Documents: 250505 SUPPORTING LEGISLATION.PDF 3. Active Legislation Legislation that was previously introduced and is now being considered by the body 3.I. May 5, 2025 | Active Legislation Documents: 250505 ACTIVE LEGISLATION.PDF 4. Majority Consent (MC) 5. Supporting Document 6. Minutes 7. Written Comment 8. Active Calendar AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL Monday, May 5, 2025 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 remotely and in the Common Council Chambers in City Hall and live streamed on YouTube and Facebook. 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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@albanycommoncouncil Facebook https://www.facebook.com/albany.commoncouncil ORDER OF BUSINESS: Roll Call Welcome Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Public Hearings Public Comment Period (30 Minutes) Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings Consideration of Local Laws Communications from the Mayor, Department Heads and other City Officials Consideration of Vetoes Presentation of Petitions and Communications Reports of Standing Committees Reports of Ad Hoc Committees Consideration of Ordinances Consideration of Resolutions Additional Public Comment (30 Minutes) Miscellaneous or Unfinished Business Adjournment (Revised 4/25/2025) Page 1 of 11 Albany Common Council Active Calendar Monday, May 5, 2025 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 Ordinances Held Flynn AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 3 (CABARETS) OF 17.53.24 CHAPTER 111 (AMUSEMENTS), PART 35 (BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS), AND CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REVISING REQUIREMENTS FOR CABARET AND ACCESSORY ENTERTAINMENT Ordinances Held Kimbrough AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IIA (HONORARY 26.91.24 STREET NAMINGS) OF CHAPTER 323 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN *Pending Amendment* RELATION TO EXPANDING AND CLARIFYING HONORARY STREET NAMINGS BY ELECTED OFFICIALS Resolutions Introduced Adams A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING 30.51.25 MAY 2025 AS BIKE MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY Resolutions Introduced Hoey A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL IN SUPPPORT 31.51.25 OF PROTECTING NEIGHBORHOOD SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICES, MEDICARE, AND MEDICAID Resolutions Introduced Keegan A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 32.51.25 COMMEMORATING THE WEEK OF MAY 5TH THROUGH MAY 9TH AS PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK Resolutions Introduced Kimbrough A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DIRECTING 33.51.25 THE CITY CLERK TO HIRE GARRETT SCHAFF FOR THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR POSITION Resolutions Introduced Zamer A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING 34.51.25 MAY 2025 AS JEWISH HERITAGE MONTH Resolutions Introduced Flynn A RESOLUTION OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL 35.51.25 RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING MAY 2025 AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY Resolutions Introduced Hoey A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING 36.51.25 THE CREATION OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE (Revised 4/25/2025) Page 2 of 11 Resolutions Introduced Keegan A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY 37.51.25 OF ALBANY RECOGNIZING MAY 1, 2025, AS INTERNATIONAL WORKERS’ DAY Resolutions Held Love A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING 16.32.25R THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF WINNIE MAE EVERETT AND RENAMING A PORTION OF SHERIDAN AVENUE IN HER HONOR (Revised 4/25/2025) Page 3 of 11 Local Laws Held 1 Johnson Local Law C of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CREATING A PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION *Referred to Public Safety | Discussed: 6/9/2022* 2 Balarin Local Law G of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 4 (HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION), PART 13 (PLANNING BOARD OF CITY OF ALBANY), AND PART 35 (BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REDUCING THE SIZE OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE MEMBERS TO THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION, CITY PLANNING BOARD, AND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use | Discussed: 12/21/2022* 3 Romero Local Law I of 2022 A LOCAL LAW CREATING A COMMUNITY COMMISSION TO STUDY THE ENACTMENT OF REPARATIONS REMEDIES RELATED TO THE SALE OF CANNABIS IN THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to Joint Finance and Human Rights Committee | Discussed: 5/13/2024* 4 Romero Local Law J of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PROHIBITING THE ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM PURCHASING, STOCKPILING, AND USING KINETIC ENERGY MUNITIONS *Referred to Public Safety | Discussed: 9/28/2022* 5 Romero Local Law K of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PROHIBITING THE ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM PURCHASING, STOCKPILING, AND USING CHEMICAL WEAPONS *Referred to Public Safety | Discussed: 9/28/2022* 6 Kimbrough Local Law L of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY WITH REGARD TO THE USE OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS AND KINETIC ENERGY MUNITIONS ON CIVILIAN POPULATIONS *Referred to Public Safety | Discussed: 9/28/2022* 7 Adams Local Law F of 2023 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 4 (RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY PERMIT AND RENTAL DWELLING REGISTRY) OF CHAPTER 231 (HOUSING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REQUIRING SUCH PERMITS FOR SHORT-TERM RENTAL DWELLING UNITS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 4/3/2024* (Revised 4/25/2025) Page 4 of 11 8 Anane Local Law L of 2023 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART II (GENERAL LEGISLATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 337 TO BE ENTITLED “TOBACCO RETAIL LICENSE” *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 9 Farrell Local Law C of 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 133 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE XV (GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS) THERETO AND PROVIDING FOR A COOL ROOF REQUIREMENT *Passed the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee | Discussed: 5/1/2024* 10 Flynn Local Law G of 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTIONS 301 AND 403 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE DEPUTY MAYOR *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 11 Robinson Local Law I of 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 36 (COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO DESIGNATING AN END-OF-TERM DATE FOR COMMISSION MEMBERS *Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights* (Revised 4/25/2025) Page 5 of 11 Ordinances Held 1 Farrell Ordinance 16.72.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (BICYCLES AND ALL MOTOR VEHICLES) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE REGULATION OF SKATEBOARDING ON SIDEWALKS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 2 Love Ordinance 19.91.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 21 (COMMON COUNCIL) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ENACTING A SUMMER RECESS IN LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS *Referred to Council Operations & Ethics* 3 Anane Ordinance 49.121.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 3 (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS *Referred to Public Safety* 4 Romero Ordinance 15.41.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V (COMPLETE STREETS) OF CHAPTER 323 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PEDESTRIAN SIGNALIZATION AND PEDESTRIAN INTERVALS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 6/26/2023* 5 Farrell Ordinance 16.42.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V (UNNECESSARY AND UNUSUAL NOISES) OF CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 9/24/2024* 6 Kimbrough Ordinance 26.61.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 48 (EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROTECTIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXPANDING THE SCOPE OF MINORITY AND WOMEN- OWNED AND CONTROLLED BUSINESSES *Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights | Discussed: 9/14/2023* 7 Adams Ordinance 33.82.23 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CITY-OWNED PARCELS AT 34 IRVING STREET (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 76.40-2-10), 38 IRVING STREET (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 76.40-2-9), AND 181 MYRTLE AVENUE (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 76.40-2-37) TO CAPITAL ROOTS, INC. *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation | Discussed: 9/18/2023* 8 Adams Ordinance 35.92.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XIII (PARKING METERS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO RENAMING COLUMBUS DAY TO INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* (Revised 4/25/2025) Page 6 of 11 9 Romero Ordinance 38.101.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XII (VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC CONTROLS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PEDESTRIAN SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 4/3/2024* 10 Flynn Ordinance 4.21.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (REMOVAL OF GARBAGE) CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE FINE STRUCTURE FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE SAID ARTICLE *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 11 Adams Ordinance 8.32.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ALLOWING MORE EMPLOYEE RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 12 Romero Ordinance 14.51.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 10 (BOARD OF CONTRACT AND SUPPLY) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY TO REQUIRE PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS IN THE CITY OF ALBANY FOR CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 13 Romero Ordinance 15.51.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 62 (LABOR) OF PART I (ADMINISTRATIVE LEGISLATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PROHIBITING UNJUST TERMINATIONS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 14 Flynn *Under Consideration* Ordinance 17.53.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 3 (CABARETS) OF CHAPTER 111 (AMUSEMENTS), PART 35 (BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS), AND CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REVISING REQUIREMENTS FOR CABARET AND ACCESSORY ENTERTAINMENT *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use | Discussed: 11/19/2024* 15 Farrell Ordinance 18.61.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CREATING A PILOT PROGRAM FOR STREET PERFORMERS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 9/24/2024* 16 Romero Ordinance 20.62.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 357-74 (“ESTABLISHMENT OF A RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT SYSTEM”) OF CHAPTER 359 (“VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO MODIFYING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT SYSTEM *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* (Revised 4/25/2025) Page 7 of 11 17 Frederick Ordinance 21.71.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II (TRAFFIC REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO TRUCK PARKING RESTRICTIONS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 18 Keegan Ordinance 22.72.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IX (PROHIBITION AGAINST CERTAIN FORMS OF AGGRESSIVE SOLICITATION) OF CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXPANDING THE DEFINITIONS OF AGGRESSIVE SOLICITATION *Referred to Public Safety | Discussed: 1/28/2025* 19 Anane Ordinance 23.81.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ADDING SINGLE-, TWO-, AND THREE- UNIT DETACHED DWELLINGS AS PERMITTED USES IN THE MU-CI ZONING DISTRICT *Passed the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee | Discussed: 10/28/2024* 20 Farrell Ordinance 25.82.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XXI (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* 21 Kimbrough *Pending Amendment* Ordinance 26.91.24 *Under Consideration* AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IIA (HONORARY STREET NAMINGS) OF CHAPTER 323 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXPANDING AND CLARIFYING HONORARY STREET NAMINGS BY ELECTED OFFICIALS *Passed the General Services, Health & Environment Committee | Discussed: 4/23/2025* 22 Anane Ordinance 68.121.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PERMITTING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* 23 Conti Ordinance 1.22.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VIII (RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT SYSTEM) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO DESIGNATING PERMIT PARKING ONLY SPACES IN KNOX ALLEY *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* 24 Balarin Ordinance 2.41.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 38 (PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD [PEGAOB]) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD *Referred to PEG Ad Hoc* (Revised 4/25/2025) Page 8 of 11 25 Conti Ordinance 3.41.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 3 (CABARETS) OF CHAPTER 111 (AMUSEMENTS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO UPDATING THE CITY'S ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING PROVISIONS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* 26 Frederick Ordinance 4.41.25 (MC) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE GRANT OF AN EASMENT OVER A PORTION OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 5 MILL ROAD (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 75.00-2-8) TO EASTERN GAS TRANSMISSION AND STORAGE, INC. FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF AN EXISTING PIPELINE AT THE PROPERTY *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* (Revised 4/25/2025) Page 9 of 11 Resolutions Introduced 1 Adams *Under Consideration* Resolution 30.51.25 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING MAY 2025 AS BIKE MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY 2 Hoey *Under Consideration* Resolution 31.51.25 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL IN SUPPPORT OF PROTECTING NEIGHBORHOOD SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICES, MEDICARE, AND MEDICAID 3 Keegan *Under Consideration* Resolution 32.51.25 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL COMMEMORATING THE WEEK OF MAY 5TH THROUGH MAY 9TH AS PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK 4 Kimbrough *Under Consideration* Resolution 33.51.25 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO HIRE GARRETT SCHAFF FOR THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR POSITION 5 Zamer *Under Consideration* Resolution 34.51.25 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING MAY 2025 AS JEWISH HERITAGE MONTH 6 Flynn *Under Consideration* Resolution 35.51.25 A RESOLUTION OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING MAY 2025 AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY 7 Hoey *Under Consideration* Resolution 36.51.25 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE 8 Keegan *Under Consideration* Resolution 37.51.25 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY RECOGNIZING MAY 1, 2025, AS INTERNATIONAL WORKERS’ DAY (Revised 4/25/2025) Page 10 of 11 Resolutions Held 1 Hoey Resolution 14.21.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL EXPRESSING ITS DESIRE TO CREATE A BIKE/WALKING TRAIL ALONG THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY *Referred to Parks, Recreation & Family Services* 2 Clarke Resolution 9.21.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE OF BEVERLY BARDEQUEZ AND RENAMING A PORTION OF RAPP ROAD IN HER HONOR *Passed the General Services, Health & Environment Committee | Discussed: 2/15/2023* 3 Adams Resolution 95.92.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING THE SECOND MONDAY IN OCTOBER OF EACH YEAR AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY IN ALBANY *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 4 Love Resolution 9.12.24R (MC) A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING INCREASED VIOLENCE IN THE CITY OF ALBANY AND REAFFIRMING THE COUNCIL’S COMMITMENT TO A PERMANENT END TO VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES *Referred to Public Safety | Discussed: 2/13/2024* 5 Frederick Resolution 82.81.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING A TRANSFER OF BUDGETED FUNDS AND A CHANGE IN THE AUTHORIZED POSITIONS INCLUDED IN THE 2024 CITY BUDGET, WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY RATE OR SALARY TOTAL *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/23/2024* 6 Robinson Resolution 86.81.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING RICHARD CONTI AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS *Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights* 7 Adams Resolution 15.32.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION TO PLACE PROPERTY OWNED BY PRAISE TABERNACLE CHURCH OF GOD ON THE EXEMPT PORTIONS OF THE 2021, 2022, AND 2023 ASSESSMENT ROLLS AND TO EXEMPT SUCH PROPERTY FROM TAXES BASED ON THOSE ROLLS *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* 8 Love *Under Consideration* Resolution 16.32.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF WINNIE MAE EVERETT AND RENAMING A PORTION OF SHERIDAN AVENUE IN HER HONOR *Passed the General Services, Health & Environment Committee | Discussed: 4/23/2025* (Revised 4/25/2025) Page 11 of 11 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY SUPPORT LEGISLATION MAY 5, 2025 RESOLUTIONS 30.51.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING MAY 2025 AS BIKE MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY 31.51.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL IN SUPPPORT OF PROTECTING NEIGHBORHOOD SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICES, MEDICARE, AND MEDICAID 32.51.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL COMMEMORATING THE WEEK OF MAY 5TH THROUGH MAY 9TH AS PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK 33.51.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO HIRE GARRETT SCHAFF FOR THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR POSITION 34.51.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING MAY 2025 AS JEWISH HERITAGE MONTH 35.51.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING MAY 2025 AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY 36.51.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING MAY 2025 AS ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY 37.51.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY RECOGNIZING MAY 1, 2025, AS INTERNATIONAL WORKERS’ DAY Council Member Adams introduced the following, which was approved: RESOLUTION 30.51.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING MAY 2025 AS BIKE MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY WHEREAS, first established in 1956, National Bike Month is held annually in May to showcase the many benefits of bicycling; and WHEREAS, the number of people who rely on bicycling for commuting to work or for recreational activities has increased over the past decade; and WHEREAS, the growing bicycle-friendly road network throughout the City of Albany supports a safe and healthy transportation option that is paramount to achieving sustainability and enhancing the quality of life in the City; and WHEREAS, Albany’s bike share network, CDPHP Cycle!, has expanded access to pedal bikes and electric bikes to Capital Region residents; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany, in partnership with the League of American Bicyclists, the New York Bicycling Coalition, the Capital District Transportation Committee’s Capital Coexist, the Albany Police Department, and the Albany Bicycling Coalition, have continued to look for opportunities to improve bicycling within the City; and WHEREAS, community organizations have made contributions to these efforts by donating and installing bike racks across the City to encourage larger participation in cycling as a means of transportation; and WHEREAS, these organizations, in cooperation with the City, have promoted greater public awareness of bicycle operation and safety education in an effort to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities for all; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Albany Common Council hereby recognizes May 2025 as Bike Month in the City of Albany, and urges all motorists and bicyclists to follow New York State’s Vehicle and Traffic Law, and share the road respectfully and responsibly. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Alyssa Kamara, Junior Policy Analyst Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: April 25, 2025 Sponsors Council Member Adams RESOLUTION 30.51.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING MAY 2025 AS BIKE MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To declare the month of May, Bike Month in the City of Albany. This resolution is introduced to encourage residents to utilize bikes as a mode of transportation, cut down on vehicle emissions and traffic accidents, and bolster the use of our bicycle friendly road network. The City still has work to do to become completely bike friendly and accessible but this is one small effort to draw attention to the issue. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW N/A FISCAL IMPACT(S) N/A Council Members Hoey, Anane, Conti, Farrell, Kimbrough offered the following: RESOULTION 31.51.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL IN SUPPPORT OF PROTECTING NEIGHBORHOOD SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICES, MEDICARE, AND MEDICAID WHEREAS, neighborhood Social Security offices and employees have faithfully served the public in communities across the country since 1935; and WHEREAS, Social Security benefits are amongst the best protections for Americans against falling into poverty since its inception; and WHEREAS, local Social Security offices, staffed with trained civil servants across the nation provides service to millions of Americans each year, in person and by telephone; and WHEREAS, 20 percent of staff in local Social Security Administration offices in your community are veterans; and WHEREAS, 9.7 million of Americans receiving Social Security benefits are veterans; and WHEREAS, millions of veterans and their families depend on their monthly checks from Social Security for housing and food; and WHEREAS, older adults are the fastest growing population of homelessness, including thousands of veterans and families; and WHEREAS, more than 11,000 American reach retirement age each day, many of which depend on Social Security benefits; and WHEREAS, staffing at the Social Security Administration has fallen to a 50 year low while workloads have increased; and WHEREAS, the current federal administration has announced a plan to cut staff dramatically; and WHEREAS, this has already resulted in dozens of closures of neighborhood Social Security offices; and WHEREAS, millions depend on neighborhood offices for their benefits, work records, generating SSN’s, providing replacement SSN cards, income and award letters, retirement applications, disability and SSI; and WHEREAS, more than 79 million Americans receive Medicaid and the U.S. House budget resolution in 2025 plans steep cuts to provide tax breaks for the 1%; and WHEREAS, Medicare serves more than 68 million Americans and is targeted for cuts by the current Administration, to cut taxes on the richest Americans; and WHEREAS, this plan will take federal tax dollars from our communities and transfer them to billionaires by reducing their taxes; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council commits to opposing closing local Social Security offices, and staffing cuts; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council supports robust staffing and local office facilities to serve the public in a timely manner in this community and all communities across the state and nation; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council will oppose state and federal cuts in Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security benefits; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, resolved that this body will support the following federal legislation: “Keeping Our field Offices Open Act” (HR 1876), “Protecting Americans Social Security Data Act” (HR 1877), and “The Social Security Expansion Act” (S770/HR 1700). To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Chris Delaney, AFGE Local 3343 President Alyssa Kamara, Junior Policy Analyst Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: April 18, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Hoey RESOLUTION 31.51.25R TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL IN SUPPPORT OF PROTECTING NEIGHBORHOOD SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICES, MEDICARE, AND MEDICAID GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION: This legislation seeks to formally express the Common Council’s opposition to federal efforts that result in the closure of neighborhood Social Security offices and staffing cuts. Furthermore, this resolution affirms the body’s support for federal legislation that seeks to protect local offices. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISITING LAW: Social Security has been a cornerstone of financial security for Americans since 1925. Today, this vital system faces significant challenges:  Staffing at the Social Security Administration has fallen to a 50-year low while workloads continue to increase  More than 11,000 Americans reach retirement age each day while older adults represent the fastest-growing population experiencing homelessness  9.7 million Americans receiving Social Security benefits are veterans who depend on monthly checks for basic necessities Despite this, local Social Security offices are being targeted for closure by the current federal administration, with dozens already announced. The closure of neighborhood Social Security Administration offices would disproportionately impact vulnerable community members such as seniors, people with disabilities, and veterans. FISCAL IMPACT: None Council Members Keegan, Conti, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, and Kimbrough introduced the following: RESOLUTION 32.51.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL COMMEMORATING THE WEEK OF MAY 5TH THROUGH MAY 9TH AS PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK WHEREAS, Public Service Recognition Week has been celebrated nationally during the first full week of May since 1985, acknowledging the commitment and achievements of public employees; and WHEREAS, public servants at the federal, state, county, and local levels dedicate themselves to sustaining and enhancing the well-being of our community; and WHEREAS, the services provided by these individuals are essential to the quality of life, safety, and prosperity of Albany’s residents; and WHEREAS, recognizing the dedication of public servants fosters appreciation and encourages others to consider careers in public service; WHEREAS, spanning a wide range of specialties and activities, public service allows for anyone to develop their skillsets or find their specialty; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany makes finding and applying to jobs quick and easy through www.joinalbany.com, where positions ranging from Accountant to Youth Aide and more in between can be found; and WHEREAS, at a time when vacancies in city positions number in the hundreds, the City of Albany cannot take its public servants and their tireless work for granted; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Albany Common Council hereby commemorates May 5th through May 9th as Public Service Recognition Week and encourages all residents to join in expressing gratitude to our public servants for their unwavering service to our community. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Bryan Jimenez, Legislative Director Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: April 23, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Keegan RESOLUTION 32.51.25R TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL COMMEMORATING THE WEEK OF MAY 5TH THROUGH MAY 9TH AS PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION: To commemorate May 5th through May 9th as Public Service Recognition Week and celebrate the public servants who work tirelessly to support city services. As recently as April 1, the City of Albany has been attempting to fill 233 vacancies, including engineers, accountants, equipment operators, IT workers, and 911 dispatchers. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW: N/A FISCAL IMPACT: N/A. Council Member Kimbrough introduced the following: RESOLUTION 33.51.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO HIRE GARRETT SCHAFF FOR THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR POSITION WHEREAS, the Office of the Common Council created the Program Director position in 2024; and WHEREAS, Section 3.3 of the Common Council’s Rules of Procedures states “No committee shall have the power of employing any person for or on behalf of the City, or incur any expense unless specially authorized by the Common Council”; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Albany Common Council hereby retroactively directs the City Clerk and Clerk of the Council to hire the following individual: Name: Garrett Schaff Salary: $112,000 Start Date: May 12, 2025 To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Bryan Jimenez, Legislative Director Alyssa Kamara, Junior Policy Analyst Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: April 25, 2025 Sponsor: Kimbrough RESOLUTION 33.51.25R TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO HIRE GARRETT SCHAFF FOR THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR POSITION GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION: To hire Garrett Schaff to the position of Program Director. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW: Section 3.3 of the Common Council’s Rules of Procedures and Section 42 of the Code of the City of Albany necessitates authorization by the Common Council to hire an employee. FISCAL IMPACT: Salary of $112,000 is within 2025 fiscal year budget amounts. Council Member Zamer introduced the following, which was approved: RESOLUTION 34.51.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING MAY 2025 AS JEWISH HERITAGE MONTH WHEREAS, Jewish Heritage Month is celebrated nationally each May to recognize the achievements and contributions of Jewish Americans to American society; and WHEREAS, Jewish Heritage Month provides an opportunity for all residents of Albany to recognize and appreciate the important role that Jewish culture and traditions have played in shaping our community and nation; and WHEREAS, public records indicate the presence of Jews in Albany as early as 1658 with Albany’s first synagogue in the 1840s; and WHEREAS, Albany’s first Rabbi, Isaac Mayer Wise, immigrated to Albany from Bavaria where he taught at the local Hebrew School, then one of only four in the entire United States, for a community of about 800 in 1860; and WHEREAS, today, there are approximately 13,000 Jewish people in the Albany area, a number comparable to much larger cities like Rome, Italy or San Antonio, Texas; and WHEREAS, there are six synagogues serving our Jewish population, each striving for better and stronger communities in the City of Albany and the wider Capital Region; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany values diversity and is committed to promoting inclusiveness and understanding among all cultures and religions; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany hereby proclaims May as Jewish Heritage Month in the City of Albany and encourages all residents to recognize and celebrate the contributions of the Jewish community to our city, state, and nation; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City of Albany recognizes the rich history and traditions of the Jewish community and the importance of promoting awareness and understanding of Jewish heritage. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Alyssa Kanara, Junior Policy Analyst Re: Supporting Memorandum Date: April 24, 2025 Sponsors: Council Member Zamer RESOLUTION 34.51.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING MAY 2025 AS JEWISH HERITAGE MONTH GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This resolution honors Jewish Heritage Month. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXSITING LAW May is National Jewish Heritage Month. This resolution will recognize that and honor the historical contributions of the Jewish community to the City of Albany. FISCAL IMPACT(S) N/A Council Member Flynn introduced the following, which was approved: RESOLUTION 35.51.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING MAY 2025 AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY WHEREAS, mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being and affects how we think, feel, and act, as well as how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices; and WHEREAS, mental health is fundamental to our wellness, allows us to care for ourselves and others, and make valuable contributions to our communities, and WHEREAS, increased social isolation have put students, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Black and Brown people, members of the LGBTQI+ community, veterans and people with disabilities at a disproportionate risk of suicide; and WHEREAS, far too many communities lack sufficient numbers of mental health providers, and where there are enough mental health providers, our fragmented system makes it difficult for people to access them; and WHEREAS, access to self-help, peer support and other tools can make a difference in successful management of mental wellness and recovery; and WHEREAS, public education can reduce stigma, increase mental wellness and improve the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany has a long, proud history of upholding human rights and promoting policies that protect our residents, environment, communities, and way of life, including the rights and welfare of people struggling with mental health challenges; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany stands in solidarity with those who are experiencing mental health conditions and does hereby recognize and celebrate May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the City of Albany. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From : Alyssa Kamara, Junior Policy Analyst Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: April 25, 2025 Sponsor: Flynn RESOLUTION 35.51.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING MAY 2025 AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To officially express the intention of the Common Council. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW N/A FISCAL IMPACT None. Council Member Adams introduced the following, which was approved: RESOLUTION 36.51.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING MAY 2025 AS ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY WHEREAS, the City of Albany is committed to recognizing and celebrating the rich culture and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) to our community, our nation, and the world; and WHEREAS, the month of May has been designated as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, providing an opportunity for all Americans to honor and appreciate the achievements, diversity, and legacy of AAPI communities; and WHEREAS, AAPI heritage is deeply interwoven into the fabric of our society and has helped shape the history, economy, and social fabric of our nation, with the first records of Chinese-American businesses in Albany occurring in 1877; and WHEREAS, the AAPI community in Albany and across the nation has contributed greatly to the advancement of science, technology, medicine, arts, and culture, and has been an integral part of our workforce, economy, and society; and WHEREAS, we must continue to promote equality, justice, and understanding for all members of our community, regardless of race, ethnicity, or background; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Albany hereby recognizes May 2025 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and calls upon all residents to celebrate the achievements and contributions of the AAPI community to our city and nation; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Albany encourages all residents to participate in cultural events, educational programs, and community activities that honor and celebrate the rich heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders; and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City of Albany recognizes the contributions of the AAPI community and reaffirms its commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion for all residents. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Alyssa Kamara, Junior Policy Analyst Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: April 25, 2025 Sponsors: Council Member Adams RESOLUTION 36.51.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING MAY 2025 AS ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To officially express the intention of the Common Council. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW This resolution will honor the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community in Albany and celebrate their contributions to our city. FISCAL IMPACT None. Council Member Keegan introduced the following, which was approved: RESOLUTION NUMBER 37.51.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY RECOGNIZING MAY 1, 2025, 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, 2025, 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: Alyssa Kamara, Junior Policy Analyst Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: April 23, 2025 Sponsor: Council Members Keegan RESOLUTION 37.51.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY RECOGNIZING MAY 1, 2025, AS INTERNATIONAL WORKERS’ DAY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To honor May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, in the City of Albany, NY. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXSITING LAW 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. FISCAL IMPACT(S) N/A COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ACTIVE LEGISLATION PREVIOUSLY INTRODUCED LEGISLATION NOW UNDER CONSIDERATION MAY 5, 2025 ORDINANCES 17.53.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 3 (CABARETS) OF CHAPTER 111 (AMUSEMENTS), PART 35 (BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS), AND CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REVISING REQUIREMENTS FOR CABARET AND ACCESSORY ENTERTAINMENT 26.91.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IIA (HONORARY STREET NAMINGS) OF CHAPTER 323 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXPANDING AND CLARIFYING HONORARY STREET NAMINGS BY ELECTED OFFICIALS RESOLUTIONS 16.32.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF WINNIE MAE EVERETT AND RENAMING A PORTION OF SHERIDAN AVENUE IN HER HONOR Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Members Flynn and Adams introduced the following: ORDINANCE 17.53.24 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING PART 3 (CABARETS) OF CHAPTER 111 (AMUSEMENTS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Part 3 (Cabarets) of Chapter 111 (Amusements) of Part II (General Legislation) is hereby repealed in its entirety and replaced as follows: Part 3 (Reserved) Article VIII (Reserved) § 111-64 through § 111-83. (Reserved) Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 10TH DAY OF MAY, 2024 _______________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Bryan Jimenez, Senior Legislative Aide Jake Eisland, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: May 9, 2024 Sponsor: Council Members Flynn and Adams ORDINANCE 17.53.24 TITLE AN ORDINANCE REPEALING PART 3 (CABARETS) OF CHAPTER 111 (AMUSEMENTS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To repeal the restrictive application process for cabaret performances. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND CHANGES TO EXISTING LAW Allows businesses to create additional recreational activities. FISCAL IMPACT(S) Cabaret licenses have certain fees associated with their issuance. The City would likely no longer collect such fees if cabaret licenses are no longer issued, but the full fiscal impact of this legislation has yet to be determined. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Member Kimbrough introduced the following: ORDINANCE 26.91.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IIA (HONORARY STREET NAMINGS) OF CHAPTER 323 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXPANDING AND CLARIFYING HONORARY STREET NAMINGS BY ELECTED OFFICIALS The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Article IIA (Honorary Street Namings) of Chapter 323 (Streets and Sidewalks) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby repealed and replaced as follows: Article IIA Honorary Street Namings § 323-63.1 Program Establishment A. There shall hereby be established an honorary street naming program to commemorate individuals who have made significant contributions to the community or humanity, by creating an honorary name for official streets or paths without requiring the re- addressing of any street involved. B. The following elected officers shall be permitted to be the Application Sponsor of a maximum of two approved honorary street namings per calendar year each: (1) Mayor; (2) President of the Common Council (3) Common Council members, except that such honorary street namings shall be restricted to routes wholly or partially within their own Wards. C. The following elected officers shall be permitted to be the Application Sponsor of a maximum of one approved honorary street naming per calendar year each: (4) Treasurer (5) Auditor D. Final Common Council approval of an honorary street naming shall reduce the number of honorary street namings permitted to the Application Sponsor in that calendar year by one, however no living individual or organization shall be the subject of a proposed dedication, unless: Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. (6) Two of an elected officer's honorary street namings are used; or (7) Two elected officers spend a single permitted honorary street naming each to sponsor such applications and such cases the application shall be deemed to have two Application Sponsors. §323-63.2 Application Procedure A. The City Clerk shall make available in-person and online a public application for honorary street namings which shall provide for the collection of the following information: (1) The name and contact information of the person or group submitting the honorary street naming application; (2) The name of the individual or organization intended to be honored; (3) Optionally, the name and contact information of a signage recipient who holds significant connection to the honoree and which shall be able to be modified by the applicant before sign removal as provided for by the City Clerk; (4) The number of street signs, which shall be no greater than five in number; (5) A map identifying the proposed sign locations or a list of proposed cross-streets, illustrating or describing, one contiguous route comprising at most 5 cross-streets except in the case of walkways, trails, or bicycle paths, one contiguous route for the lesser of either 2500 feet or the full pathway; (6) The honorary street name intended for signage; (7) The requested dedication date and alternate dates, at least one of which shall be no earlier than sixty days from the submission date of the application; (8) The reason for the dedication, the relevance and significance of the location of the street signs, and a biographical account including at least three separate accomplishments. B. Upon receipt of a completed application, the City Clerk shall provide the application to the council members for the Wards within which the honorary street naming has been proposed for their co-signatures and to all city-wide elected officers of the City of Albany. C. Within one month of receipt, such council members shall review the application and indicate their approval or disapproval of the segment of the proposed route within their Ward. The first council member to have indicated their approval on an application shall be designated the Application Sponsor. Should an application be disapproved by any Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. such council member or no action is taken within thirty days, the application shall be deemed denied and the City Clerk shall inform the applicant via certified mail. D. Upon approval by all such council members, city-wide elected officers may submit a written request to assume the role of Application Sponsor, and upon acceptance by the initial Application Sponsor, sponsorship of the application shall be assumed by the requesting city-wide elected officer. E. Upon receipt of an application co-signed by all applicable council members, the City Clerk shall provide a copy to the Division of Traffic Engineering. F. The Division of Traffic Engineering shall conduct a review of the application within two weeks of receiving the application and provide the City Clerk a determination as to the acceptability of the honorary name, the feasibility of providing the signage by the requested dedication date, the cost of the signage, and a final recommendation on proceeding with the honorary street naming. The City Clerk shall provide the same to the President of the Common Council and all Common Council members. G. Upon receipt of a final recommendation from the Division of Traffic Engineering, or upon receipt of a message of necessity from the President of the Common Council, the Common Council, in accordance with its rules of procedure, shall determine the application: (1) Was completed as provided for by § 323-63.2(A); (2) Recognizes an honoree who shall not be a living natural person or organization, unless a letter of exception is received from the President of the Common Council permitting their recognition; (3) Demonstrates that the honoree made a demonstrable and significant positive impact on the community or contributed to the cultural, economic, educational, intellectual, political, or scientific vitality of the community or made an extraordinary contribution in the service of humanity; (4) Designates a name which could not be reasonably considered derogatory, obscene, or blasphemous; (5) Designates locations on the right-of-way which are within the vicinity of the home, organization, or location associated with the honoree; (6) Designates an honorary street name which does not duplicate or may be potentially confused with the name of an official City street name; H. Upon approval of an application, the Application Sponsor or Sponsors shall have their number of allowed honorary street namings reduced pursuant to § 323-63.1(C). Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. I. Upon approval by the Common Council, the Division of Traffic Engineering and the Office of the Treasurer shall effect the collection of the lesser of the cost of the signage or $300. Upon receipt of such payment, such signage shall be created and installed by the Division of Traffic Engineering in accordance with the approved application and this article. § 323-63.3 Signage and Restrictions A. Honorary street naming signs shall be affixed in a way which distinguishes them and does not detract from the primary street sign, either above or below the primary street sign, or in any other way that shall be clearly distinguishable from the primary street sign. B. Honorary street naming signs shall have a distinct design, as determined by the Division of Traffic Engineering, and be in contrasting color to distinguish them from primary street name signs. C. Honorary street naming signs shall remain affixed for a period of ten years, except as otherwise authorized by resolution of the Common Council. D. Upon expiration of honorary street naming sign affixation, the City may remove the signage. Upon removal, such signage shall be provided to the honoree. Section 2. This ordinance will take effect on January 1, 2025 APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 23RD DAY OF AUGUST, 2024 ______________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Jake Eisland, Research Counsel Bryan Jimenez, Senior Legislative Aide Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: August 22, 2024 Sponsor: Council Member Kimbrough ORDINANCE 26.91.24 ` TITLE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IIA (HONORARY STREET NAMINGS) OF CHAPTER 323 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXPANDING AND CLARIFYING HONORARY STREET NAMINGS BY ELECTED OFFICIALS GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This ordinance seeks to clarify and streamline the process for honorary street namings. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND CHANGE TO EXISITING LAW The current process for honorary street namings is complicated, yet vague regarding the specifics of what is involved. This legislation replaces the vague process with a mostly similar yet more transparent and specific process. FISCAL IMPACT None Council Member Love introduced the following: RESOLUTION 16.32.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF WINNIE MAE EVERETT AND RENAMING A PORTION OF SHERIDAN AVENUE IN HER HONOR WHEREAS, the Sheridan Hollow community lost a beacon of love, generosity, and wisdom on November 16, 2015 with the passage of Winnie Mae Everett; and WHEREAS, Winnie Mae Everett was born in Isney, Alabama but found a home in the City of Albany in 1955 during the Great Migration, reuniting with her husband Edd Everett, Jr. and subsequently raising seven children; and WHEREAS, her community roots grew deep through the offering of support and services to her community, including free childcare and food; and WHEREAS, her door was open to all, always lending an ear, advice, and comfort to her neighbors even after the passing of her mother; and WHEREAS, Winnie Mae Everett extended her care and support to her clients as a home health aide, providing the same tenderness she showed family; and WHEREAS, despite all that she did for her community, she still found time to participate in her choir at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, where she was a long-time member and worshiped; and WHEREAS, finding the joy in life seemed to come easy to Winnie Mae Everett, whose infectious laugh and warm personality touched all and will continue to be remembered; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany honors the life, contributions, and legacy of Winnie Mae Everett by renaming the portion of Sheridan Avenue between Henry Johnson Boulevard and Lark Street – where she opened her home to her community – in her honor; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council directs that two signs shall be produced reading "Winnie Mae Everett Lane" which shall be placed in consultation with the Division of Traffic Engineering. To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Bryan Jimenez, Legislative Director Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: March 4, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Love RESOLUTION 16.32.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF WINNIE MAE EVERETT AND RENAMING A PORTION OF SHERIDAN AVENUE IN HER HONOR GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This resolution officially recognizes the life, legacy, and contributions to the City of Albany made by Winnie Mae Everett and directs the creation of honorary street signs at the proposed locations. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Per Code § 323-63.2 (B), the Council shall effectuate honorary street renamings “through the adoption of a resolution of the Common Council.” FISCAL IMPACT None. MAP OF PROPOSED HONORARY STREET SIGNS