1. Active Calendar 1.I. May 15, 2023 Active Calendar Documents: ACTIVE CALENDAR MAY 15 2023.PDF 2. Supporting Legislation 2.I. May 15, 2023 Support Legislation Documents: MAY 15, 2023.PDF 3. Minutes 4. Majority Consent (MC) 5. Supporting Document 5.I. Accompanying Agreement For Resolution 49.52.23R Documents: AGREEMENT ACCOMPANYING RES. 49.52.23R.PDF 5.II. May 15, 2023| Consideration Of Resolution 29.41.23R Documents: RESOLUTION 29.41.23R (FREDERICK) REAPPOINTING JAMES SANO AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW.PDF 6. Written Comment 7. Amended Legislation 8. Meeting Agenda 8.I. May 15, 2023 Agenda Documents: 23 AGENDA 0515.PDF Page 1 of 2 Albany Common Council Active Calendar Meeting of Monday, May 15, 2023 (NOTE: 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.) Section Number Agenda Sponsor Subject Number Resolutions Held (b) 29.41.23R 4 Frederick on A RESOLUTION OF THE behalf of COMMON COUNCIL Finance, REAPPOINTING JAMES Assesment, and SANO AS A MEMBER OF Taxation THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW Resolutions Introduced (a) 45.52.23R Kimbrough on A RESOLUTION OF THE behalf of COMMON COUNCIL Council APPROVING THE Operations and REPLACEMENT OF A PART Ethics TIME RESEARCH COUNSEL POSITION WITH A JUNIOR LEGISLATIVE AID POSITION WITHIN THE COMMON COUNCIL, WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY TOTAL Resolutions Introduced (a) 46.52.23R Kimbrough A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CELEBRATING THE ALBANY PUBLIC LIBRARY ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY Resolutions Introduced (a) 47.52.23R Anane A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CALLING UPON THE STATE GOVERNMENT TO PASS AND ENACT A.1493/S.2721, WHICH WOULD ESTABLISH A NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CIVIL REPRESENTATION TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES IN EVICTION PROCEEDINGS Resolutions Introduced (a) 48.52.23R Adams A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Page 2 of 2 HONORING MAY 2023 AS ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY Resolutions Introduced (a) 50.52.23 Kimbrough A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING OWUSU ANANE AS A MARRIAGE OFFICER PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 3 OF THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (a) Pending Discussions at Caucus on Wednesday, May 10 , 2023 @ 5:30pm IN PERSON in the Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall (b) Pending discussions at Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee Meeting, May 10, 2023 @ 5:00pm IN PERSON in the Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall (5/5/2023) COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY SUPPORT LEGISLATION MAY 15, 2023 LOCAL LAWS E OF 2023 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING THERETO A NEW ARTICLE XI TO BE ENTITLED “HARASSMENT OF A CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, PUBLIC SERVICE OFFICER, OR TRAFFIC SAFETY AIDE” ORDINANCES 18.52.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF 27 MAIN STREET FROM “MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER” (MU-NC) TO “LIGHT INDUSTRIAL” (I-1) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY 19.52.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 42-228 (REGULAR MEETINGS; SCHEDULE) OF PART 21 (COMMON COUNCIL) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE AUTHORITY OF COMMON COUNCIL LEADERSHIP TO CHANGE OR CANCEL COUNCIL MEETINGS RESOLUTIONS 45.52.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING THE REPLACEMENT OF A PART TIME RESEARCH COUNSEL POSITION WITH A JUNIOR LEGISLATIVE AID POSITION WITHIN THE COMMON COUNCIL, WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY TOTAL 46.52.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CELEBRATING THE ALBANY PUBLIC LIBRARY ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY 47.52.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CALLING UPON THE STATE GOVERNMENT TO PASS AND ENACT A.1493/S.2721, WHICH WOULD ESTABLISH A NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CIVIL REPRESENTATION TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES IN EVICTION PROCEEDINGS 48.52.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING MAY 2023 AS ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY 49.52.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORZING THE CITY TO ACCEPT CONVEYANCE OF THE STATE OWNED PROPERTY AT 327 WASHINGTON AVENUE (TAX MAP NUMBER 65.71-1-55) FROM THE STATE OF NEW YORK FOR PUBLIC PARKING AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING PURPOSES 50.52.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING OWUSU ANANE AS A MARRIAGE OFFICER PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 3 OF THE DOMESTIC RELATIOSN LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK Council Members Keegan and Clarke introduced the following: LOCAL LAW E OF 2023 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING THERETO A NEW ARTICLE XI TO BE ENTITLED “HARASSMENT OF A CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, PUBLIC SERVICE OFFICER, OR TRAFFIC SAFETY AIDE” Be it enacted, by the Common Council of the City of Albany, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 255 (Peace and Good Order) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is amended by adding a new Article XI (Harassment of a Code Enforcement Officer, Public Service Officer, or Traffic Safety Aide) thereto, which article shall read as follows: Article XI Harassment of a Code Enforcement Officer, Public Service Officer, or Traffic Safety Aide § 255-67 Definitions Code Enforcement Officer Shall mean a person who is employed by the City of Albany Department of Buildings and Regulatory Compliance and whose job duties entail either the inspection of buildings for, or the enforcement of compliance with the City Code, New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, Housing Code, Plumbing Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, and/or any other applicable codes such codes. Public Service Officer Shall mean a person employed by the Albany Parking Authority with the job title “Public Service Officer.” Traffic Safety Aide Shall mean a person employed by the Albany Parking Authority with the job title “Traffic Safety Aide.” § 255-68 Harassment of a Code Enforcement Officer, Public Service Officer, or Traffic Safety Aide A. A person is guilty of Harassment of a Code Enforcement Officer, Public Service Officer, or Traffic Safety Aide when, with intent to harass, annoy, or alarm a Code Enforcement Officer, Public Service Officer, or Traffic Safety Aide engaged in the performance of their duties as a Code Enforcement Officer, Public Service Officer, or Traffic Safety Aide, such person: Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. (1) Strikes, shoves, kicks, or otherwise subjects a Code Enforcement Officer, Public Service Officer, or Traffic Safety Aide to physical contact or attempts or threatens to do the same; or (2) Engages in a course of conduct or repeatedly commits acts which alarm or seriously annoy a Code Enforcement Officer, Public Service Officer, or Traffic Safety Aide and which service no legitimate purpose. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to apply to activities which are regulated by the National Labor Relations Act, as amended, the Railway Labor Act, as amended, or the Federal Employment Labor Management Act, as amended. B. A violation of subsection (A) of this section shall be a class B misdemeanor. Section 2. This local law shall take effect upon final passage, public hearing, and filing with the Secretary of State. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 2ND DAY OF MAY, 2023 ______________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: March 9, 2023 Sponsors: Council Members Keegan & Clarke LOCAL LAW E of 2023 TITLE A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING THERETO A NEW ARTICLE XI TO BE ENTITLED “HARASSMENT OF A CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, PUBLIC SERVICE OFFICER, OR TRAFFIC SAFETY AIDE” GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Certain City departments, including the Albany Parking Authority, have expressed concerns that enforcement staff, such as parking enforcement, have recently been subjected to increasing levels of harassment by members of the public, simply for performing the duties of their jobs. Although harassment is already prohibited by state law, this local law makes such conduct criminal and increases the penalty for individuals who harass City enforcement officers who are carrying out their job duties. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW This local law, which adds a new article to the “Peace and Good Order” chapter of the City Code, takes conduct which, under state law, is a non-criminal violation of Penal Law § 245.26 (Harassment in the Second Degree), punishable by a maximum fine of $250 and up to 15 days in jail, and makes such conduct a class B misdemeanor with a maximum fine of $500 and a term of imprisonment of up to of 3 months, so long as such conduct was directed at the officers covered by the local law while they are engaging in their job duties. FISCAL IMPACT None. Council Member Kimbrough introduced the following: ORDINANCE 18.52.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF 27 MAIN STREET FROM “MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER” (MU-NC) TO “LIGHT INDUSTRIAL” (I-1) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Chapter 375 of the Code of the City of Albany (Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance) and the Official Zoning Map are hereby amended to change the zoning classification of 27 Main Street from Mixed-Use Neighborhood Center (MU-NC) to Light Industrial (I-1), said property being more particularly described as follows: The parcel of land situated in the City of Albany, County of Albany and State of New York, identified on the tax map as follows: Section: 66-29 Block: 2 Lot: 50 Said premises, more commonly known as 27 Main Street, measuring approximately 0.05 acres. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 3RD DAY OF MAY, 2023 __________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Jake Eisland, Research Counsel Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: April 26, 2023 Sponsor: Council Member Kimbrough ORDINANCE 18.52.23 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF 27 MAIN STREET FROM “MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER” (MU-NC) TO “LIGHT INDUSTRIAL” (I-1) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The action is a proposed ordinance to amend the zoning map of the City of Albany for the property 27 Main Street. The condition of 27 Main Street warrants its demolition. While parking is a permitted accessory use in the I-1 (Light Industrial District), the division line between the I-1 and the Mixed-Use Neighborhood Center (MU-NC) is immediately before 27 Main Street, forbidding the property’s usage for parking. This change will allow 27 Main Street to be used for off-street parking. The changes proposed herein will also need to be referred to the County Planning Board under General Municipal Law § 239. A property survey of the site is attached as well. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Amendments to the Zoning Map and the USDO require Common Council action by ordinance. FISCAL IMPACTS: None. Council Members Kimbrough and Farrell introduced the following: ORDINANCE 19.52.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 42-228 (REGULAR MEETINGS; SCHEDULE) OF PART 21 (COMMON COUNCIL) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE AUTHORITY OF COMMON COUNCIL LEADERSHIP TO CHANGE OR CANCEL COUNCIL MEETINGS The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Section 42-228 (Regular meetings; schedule) of Part 21 (Common Council) 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: § 42-228 Regular meetings; schedule. The regular official meetings of the Council shall be held on the first and third Mondays of each month. The Common Council shall convene at 7:00 p.m. Regular meetings of the Common Council may be changed or cancelled by consent of the Council President, President Pro- Tempore and Majority Leader, when the regular meeting date falls on a holiday, religious or cultural observance, or when weather or other circumstances arise to warrant such change or cancellation. The public shall be notified of the new date as provided in the NYS Open Meetings Law. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect 30 days after enactment. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 3RD DAY OF MAY, 2023 ________________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Sr. Asst. Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: May 3, 2023 Sponsor: Council Members Kimbrough and Farrell ORDINANCE 19.52.23 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 42-228 (REGULAR MEETINGS; SCHEDULE) OF PART 21 (COMMON COUNCIL) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE AUTHORITY OF COMMON COUNCIL LEADERSHIP TO CHANGE OR CANCEL COUNCIL MEETINGS GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION As the law is currently written, the Common Council must meet every first and third Monday of every month. The Council’s ability, acting through leadership, to alter this schedule is very limited: meetings may only be changed if the first or third Monday of the month would fall on a holiday, cultural, or religious observance. There is no ability to change a meeting for any other cause, e.g. inclement weather, and there is no ability to cancel a meeting outright. This ordinance expands the Council’s ability to control its own schedule to suit the varying circumstances that may arise throughout the year. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND CHANGES TO EXISTING LAW Under existing law, the Council may only change a meeting from the first or third Monday of the month if the Council President, President Pro Tempore, and Majority Leader all agree, and then only if the regularly scheduled “meeting date falls on a holiday, religious or cultural observance.” This ordinance gives those three officials the ability to change meetings, and to cancel them, due to weather or any other circumstances that may warrant such change or cancellation. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Kimbrough, on behalf of the Committee on Council Operations and Ethics, introduced the following: RESOLUTION 45.52.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING THE REPLACEMENT OF A PART TIME RESEARCH COUNSEL POSITION WITH A JUNIOR LEGISLATIVE AID POSITION WITHIN THE COMMON COUNCIL, WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY TOTAL WHEREAS, section 604 (D)(b) of the Charter of the City of Albany dictates that any transfer of budgeted funds that affects a salary rate or salary total, occurring after the adoption of the annual budget, requires the approval of the Common Council; and WHEREAS, the Common Council is requesting to eliminate one Part Time Research Counsel position and replace it with one full time Junior Legislative Aid position; and WHEREAS, this change will be budget neutral, because the salary from the eliminated Part Time Research Counsel position will be transferred to the new Junior Legislative Aid position; and WHEREAS, these changes are reflected in the following chart: Action Title Budget Line Salary Salary Grade Eliminate Pt. Time Research Counsel A.1010.7000 W.10 $44,000 Create Junior Legislative Aid A.1010.7000 W.4 $43,000 Difference $1,000 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany consents to the transfer of budgeted funds affecting a salary total due to due to the elimination of one Part Time Research Counsel position and the creation of one Junior Legislative Aid position within the Common Council. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Jake Eisland, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: April 13, 2023 Sponsor: Kimbrough o/b/o Council Operations and Ethics RESOLUTION 45.52.23R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING THE REPLACEMENT OF A PART TIME RESEARCH COUNSEL POSITION WITH A JUNIOR LEGISLATIVE AID POSITION WITHIN THE COMMON COUNCIL, WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY TOTAL GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The Common Council wants to replace the currently vacant Part Time Research Counsel position with a Junior Legislative Aide position. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Pursuant to section 604 (D)(b) of the City Charter “any transfer of budgeted funds that affects any salary rate or salary total” requires the approval of the Common Council. FISCAL IMPACT The change will be budget neutral since the new position will be covered by the savings from eliminating the part-time Research Counsel position. Council Member Kimbrough introduced the following: RESOLUTION NUMBER 46.52.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CELEBRATING THE ALBANY PUBLIC LIBRARY ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 100 TH ANNIVERSARY WHEREAS, the Albany Public Library has been an essential institution in the City of Albany for the past 100 years; and WHEREAS, in 1923 the Albany Public Library was formed from the consolidation of the Young Men’s Association for Mutual Improvement, who had operated a reading room since 1834, the Pruyn Library, which had existed since 1901, and the Albany Free Library, which had been operating since 1893; and WHEREAS, the Albany Public Library has provided critical resources and services to the residents of Albany, including access to educational materials, digital resources, and community programming; and WHEREAS, the Albany Public Library has helped to foster a love of reading and learning in generations of Albany residents, serving as a hub for community engagement and bringing together individuals from all walks of life; and WHEREAS, the Albany Public Library has adapted and evolved with the times, offering new technologies, programs, and resources to meet the changing needs of its patrons; and WHEREAS, the Albany Public Library has been a shining example of the value of public libraries in our society, demonstrating the power of free and open access to information and ideas in a time where many places around the country have been restricting access to knowledge; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that on the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the formation of the Albany Public Library, the Common Council does celebrate its establishment and its contribution to the education, entertainment, and community for the residents of the City of Albany; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council recognizes the Albany Public Library's ongoing commitment to fostering literacy, promoting lifelong learning, and enriching the lives of all Albany residents and commends its dedicated staff and volunteers for their tireless efforts to serve the people of Albany; and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Albany Public Library. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Jake Eisland, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: May 2, 2023 SPONSOR Council Member Kimbrough RESOLUTION NUMBER 46.52.23R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CELEBRATING THE ALBANY PUBLIC LIBRARY ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 100 TH ANNIVERSARY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Celebrating the Albany Public Library on the occasion of its 100th Anniversary. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Anane introduced the following: RESOLUTION NUMBER 47.52.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CALLING UPON THE STATE GOVERNMENT TO PASS AND ENACT A.1493/S.2721, WHICH WOULD ESTABLISH A NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CIVIL REPRESENTATION TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES IN EVICTION PROCEEDINGS WHEREAS, many tenants in Albany and throughout New York State are evicted from their homes; and WHEREAS, losing one’s home is one of the hardest experiences a person can go through, and homelessness can worsen other problems, such as the difficulty of getting a job without an address; and WHEREAS, landlords will almost always have the resources to evict their tenants while tenants often lack the resources to meaningfully contest the evictions; and WHEREAS, New York City enacted a right-to-counsel law in 2017, which increased the percentage of represented tenants from less than 1% to almost 75%; and WHEREAS, most municipalities throughout the state do not have the resources to provide their residents this critical right; and WHEREAS, the New York State Senate and Assembly are considering S2721 and A1493; which would establish the civil right to counsel in eviction proceedings in New York state; create the New York State Office of Civil Representation to protect that right, and require that covered individuals be given notice their right to counsel; and WHEREAS, providing legal assistance to households who are at risk of housing instability not only adds a layer of protection but it saves public funds that could otherwise be spent on shelters or services for people who are experiencing homelessness; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of Albany calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.1493/S.2721, in relation to establishing a New York State Office of Civil Representation to provide access to legal services in eviction proceedings; To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Jake Eisland, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: May 2, 2023 SPONSOR Council Member Anane RESOLUTION NUMBER 47.52.23R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CALLING UPON THE STATE GOVERNMENT TO PASS AND ENACT A.1493/S.2721, WHICH WOULD ESTABLISH A NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CIVIL REPRESENTATION TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES IN EVICTION PROCEEDINGS GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Urging the New York State Senate, Assembly, and Governor, to pass and sign legislation that would protect tenants by guaranteeing their right to counsel in an eviction proceeding and establishing a state office to provide that representation. NECESSITY OF LEGISLATION Housing is one of the most important factors in ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of the people of Albany and the state of New York. Eviction proceedings have a profoundly disparate impact on low-income individuals and given this disparate impact, it is imperative that these individuals be provided legal representation in legal proceedings that put their housing at risk. There is a fundamental human right to adequate housing accommodations. Safe, secure, and accessible housing is essential to achieving equal access to all other fundamental needs. Without housing, individuals and families too often cannot preserve family integrity, gain employment or other income, or enjoy access to healthcare, proper nutrition, and education. Eviction proceedings and displacement as a result of evictions have a disparate impact on low-income individuals and particularly on low-income people of color, who are disproportionately the respondents in eviction proceedings. Representation of people who are at risk of losing their homes in legal proceedings preserves access to housing and ensures compliance with laws protecting people's rights in such proceedings. Abrupt, unwarranted, or unlawful evictions disrupt lives and livelihoods, force people to find housing in a market with a severe shortage of affordable housing and often significantly increases the risk of homelessness. The short- and long-term effects of housing instability are devastating to individuals and families and can affect physical and mental health, employment and education. Providing a right to counsel to individuals who are most at risk of housing instability not only protects individuals and families from these devastating effects, it saves public funds that would otherwise be spent on shelters and services to people experiencing homelessness as well as the wide range of detrimental short- and long-term collateral consequences of housing instability.. FISCAL IMPACT(S): None. Council Members Adams introduced the following: Resolution Number 48.52.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING MAY 2023 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 proclaims May 2023 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and calls upon all residents to celebrate and recognize 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: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk FROM: Jake Eisland, Legislative Aide RE: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum DATE: April 28, 2023 SPONSOR Council Member Adams RESOLUTION NUMBER 48.52.23R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING MAY 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 Balarin introduced the following: RESOLUTION 49.52.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORZING THE CITY TO ACCEPT CONVEYANCE OF THE STATE OWNED PROPERTY AT 327 WASHINGTON AVENUE (TAX MAP NUMBER 65.71-1-55) FROM THE STATE OF NEW YORK FOR PUBLIC PARKING AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING PURPOSES WHEREAS, the City of Albany has been negotiating with the State of New York to acquire the 0.29± acre state-owned property at 327 Washington Avenue in the City of Albany (tax map number 65.71-1-55); and WHEREAS, the State of New York has determined that such property is surplus to state needs and may be conveyed; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany wishes to acquire the presently-vacant property to provide public parking and charging stations for electronic vehicles; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany would pay the State of New York $1.00 in consideration for the property; and WHERES, the State of New York, through the Department of Transportation, and the City of Albany desire to enter into a certain “New York State Department of Transportation Office of Right of Way Agreement for Sale of Surplus Property,” (the “Agreement”) a copy of which is included herewith, as part of this transaction; and WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation, Office of Right of Way, requires the Common Council to authorize the conveyance described herein; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany hereby authorizes the Mayor to enter into that certain New York State Department of Transportation Office of Right of Way Agreement for Sale of Surplus Property, and further authorizes the City of Albany to accept conveyance from the State of New York of 327 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York, otherwise identified as: Surplus Property Case No. 01-III-649 City of Albany: Central Avenue (Yardboro Avenue to Northern Boulevard) Map 13, Parcel 13 City of Albany, Albany County. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Sr. Asst. Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: May 3, 2023 Sponsor: Council Member Balarin RESOLUTION 49.52.23R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORZING THE CITY TO ACCEPT CONVEYANCE OF THE STATE OWNED PROPERTY AT 327 WASHINGTON AVENUE (TAX MAP NUMBER 65.71-1-55) FROM THE STATE OF NEW YORK FOR PUBLIC PARKING AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING PURPOSES GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION As part of its effort to expand the availability of parking – particularly spaces at which electric vehicles may charge, the Albany Parking Authority wishes to install EV charging stations at the currently vacant state-owned lot at 327 Washington Avenue. It was determined that, in order to do so, the State of New York would have to declare the property to be surplus to state needs and then transfer title of the property. The State determined that the property was surplus, and thus transferrable. However, the Albany Parking Authority is limited by its enabling legislation in the manner in which it may acquire and hold property. Thus, the property is being transferred to the City of Albany, with the specifics of ownership and usage to be worked out by and between the City and the Parking Authority. The City and the State, through the DOT, must enter into the “New York State Department of Transportation Office of Right of Way Agreement for Sale of Surplus Property” as a preliminary to transferring title of the property. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The New York State Department of Transportation’s Office of Right of Way is requiring the Common Council to authorize the City, by resolution, to enter into the transaction. FISCAL IMPACT None for this resolution, specifically. The City will pay the State $1.00 for the parcel. Council Member Kimbrough introduced the following: Resolution Number 50.52.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING OWUSU ANANE AS A MARRIAGE OFFICER PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 3 OF THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WHEREAS, Article 3 of the Domestic Relations Law authorizes the governing body of a City to appoint Marriage Officers, who shall have the authority to solemnize marriages in accordance with other applicable provisions of law and within the municipal boundaries of the City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Owusu Anane is hereby appointed a Marriage Officer in the City of Albany for a term of 47 days; to wit: May 15, 2023 through and including June 30, 2023; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such marriage officer will not receive a salary or wage for his services; and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that this resolution shall be effective immediately. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Jake Eisland, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: May 2, 2023 Sponsor: Council Member Kimbrough RESOLUTION NUMBER 50.52.23R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING OWUSU ANANE AS A MARRIAGE OFFICER PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 3 OF THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To appoint Owusu Anane as a marriage officer in the City of Albany until June 30, 2023. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. “This is a Real Estate Contract - You may wish to consult with your Attorney before signing” NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OFFICE OF RIGHT OF WAY AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY This Agreement, made this ________day of __________________, 20_____ between City of Albany 24 Eagle Street, City Hall Albany, NY 12207 hereinafter referred to as the “Purchaser,” and the Commissioner of Transportation for The People of the State of New York, hereinafter referred to as “the State,” witness that the parties, pursuant to statute, do hereby agree to the following terms and conditions: 1. The State agrees to sell and convey and the Purchaser agrees to purchase all that property shown and described as follows: Surplus Property Case No. 01-III-649 City of Albany: Central Avenue (Yardboro Avenue to Northern Boulevard) Map 13, Parcel 13 City of Albany, Albany County 2. Purchaser agrees to pay the sum of One Dollar ($1.00), payment of which is waived, as the full purchase price of the property. 3. The State shall convey said property by a QUITCLAIM deed prepared by the New York State Office of the Attorney General using the description referred to in paragraph one herein and, before delivery, that document shall be approved as to form and manner of execution by said Office. The Purchaser’s name and address as stated in paragraph 1 herein shall appear as the name and address of the grantee on said deed unless otherwise approved by the State. 4. The State shall convey said property “AS IS” as to title and physical condition as of the date of the closing. No representation is made by the State as to future permitted use, occupancy, zoning, or condition of title of the property. The Purchaser understands that as an “AS IS” sale, the property may be burdened by the following, existence of which will not be just cause for failing to complete this transaction: A. Covenants, conditions, easements, restrictions, reservations and agreements affecting the property. B. Any state of facts an inspection of the premises may show. Any state of facts an accurate survey may disclose. C. Laws and governmental regulations which affect the use and occupancy of subject premises. D. The rights of tenants and persons in possession, if any. E. Any and all encroachments, if any. 5. The risk of loss or damage by fire or otherwise between the date of execution of this Agreement by the Purchaser and the transfer of title shall be governed by Section 5-1311 of the New York General Obligations Law. 6. In the event that the State is unable to convey title to the Purchaser, the State’s liability shall be to return the Purchaser’s deposit, if any, and the sale shall be considered cancelled. 7. The Purchaser may not enter upon the property prior to transfer of title without prior written permission of the State. 8. The Purchaser shall pay for any documentary stamps required to be affixed to the deed as well as any fees for recording, conveyance, taxes or revenue charges which may be in force at the time of delivery of the ROW 430 (04/2018) Page 1 of 3 deed. 9. The State shall not be liable for payment of brokerage commissions. 10. The Agreement may not be assigned without written permission of the State. 11. This Agreement shall become binding upon the parties hereto after it has been approved and signed by the Director, Office of Right of Way or his or her designee and upon approvals by the New York State Office of the Attorney General and by the Office of the New York State Comptroller where said approvals are required by law. 12. The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall constitute the entire Agreement made between the parties and cannot be changed orally. Nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to create any rights in any third party not a party to this Agreement. 13. Title to the property shall automatically revert to the State if any portion of the property ceases to be used for public parking and electric vehicle charging. 14. The Purchaser, for itself, its heirs, personal representatives, successors in interest, and assigns, as a part of the consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree as a covenant running with the land, that in the event improvements are made over or under such land and the furnishing of services thereon and/or facilities are constructed, maintained, or otherwise operated on the said property described in this deed for a purpose for which a New York State Transportation program or activity is extended or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits, the Purchaser shall construct such improvements and maintain and operate such facilities and services such that (1) no person on the ground of race, color, or national origin, sex, age, and disability/handicap, shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in the use of said facilities, (2) that in the construction of any improvements on, over or under such land and the furnishing of services thereon , no person on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, sex, age, and disability/handicap, shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, (3) that the Purchaser shall use the premises in compliance with all other requirements imposed by or pursuant to Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation - Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; and to Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Title VI Program and Related Statutes - Implementation and Review Procedures; and further as said Regulations may be amended. That in the event of breach of any of the above nondiscrimination covenants, the State shall have the right to re-enter said lands and facilities thereon, and the above described lands and facilities shall thereupon revert to and vest in and become the absolute property of the New York State Department of Transportation and its assigns. The remainder of this page is intentionally left blank ROW 430 (04/2018) Page 2 of 3 This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and bind the distributees, legal representatives, and successors of the parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement the day and year first written. PURCHASER: City of Albany Signature: Its: Federal ID No: Email Address: STATE OF __________________ ) ) SS.: COUNTY OF ________________ ) On the __________ day of _________________ in the year ______ before me, the undersigned, personally appeared _____________________________________________________________________________________, personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual(s) whose name(s) is(are) subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument, the individual(s), or the person on behalf of which the individual(s) acted, executed the instrument. _________________________________________ (Notary Public) THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK BY COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION (SEAL) By: _______________________________________ (Office of Right of Way) Its: _______________________________________ Approved as to form Approved: and manner of execution: NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF THE OFFICE OF THE NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL COMPTROLLER By: _____________________________________ By: ______________________________________ Land Contract No. X197601 ROW 430 (04/2018) Page 3 of 3 Council Member Frederick on behalf of the Committee on Finance, Taxation, and Assessment introduced the following, which was approved: RESOLUTION 29.41.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING JAMES SANO AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW WHEREAS, pursuant to section 523 (1)(b) of the Real Property Tax Law, “The board of assessment review shall consist of … members appointed by the legislative body of the local government” and such “[m]embers shall have a knowledge of property values in the local government…”; and WHEREAS, James Sano served as a member of the Board of Assessment for a term which ended on September 30, 2022, and continues to serve in a holdover capacity; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that James Sano is hereby reappointed as a member of the Board of Assessment Review for a five year term of office ending September 30, 2027. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Sr. Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: March 24, 2023 Resolution 29.41.23R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING JAMES SANO AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION: This resolution reappoints James Sano to his seat on the City of Albany’s Board of Assessment Review. His previous term expired on September 30, 2022 and he has been serving in a holdover capacity ever since. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The Common Council is tasked, by the Real Property Tax Law, with appointing members to the Board of Assessment Review. All members serving on the board must receive training upon appointment or reappointment. Since such training is scheduled for some time in April, time is of the essence for Mr. Sano’s reappointment. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL Monday, May 15, 2023 The Common Council meets the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. (note: when Monday falls on a legal holiday or day of special observance, the Council meeting is ordinarily moved to the following Thursday). This meeting will be held in the Common Council Chambers in City Hall and live streamed on Facebook. If we experience any technical difficulties on Facebook, the video will be streamed to YouTube. For more information on how to be heard please visit our website. If you wish to speak during the meeting or provide written comments, they must be received by 12noon on the day of the meeting. All comments are memorialized on our Facebook page, website, and are subject to FOIL. ORDER OF BUSINESS: Roll Call Welcome Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Public Hearings Public Comment Period (30 Minutes) Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings Consideration of Local Laws Communications from the Mayor, Department Heads and other City Officials Consideration of Vetoes Presentation of Petitions and Communications Reports of Standing Committees Reports of Ad Hoc Committees Consideration of Ordinances Consideration of Resolutions Additional Public Comment (30 Minutes) Miscellaneous or Unfinished Business Adjournment LOCAL LAWS INTRODUCED E OF 2023 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING THERETO A NEW ARTICLE XI TO BE ENTITLED “HARASSMENT OF A CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, PUBLIC SERVICE OFFICER, OR TRAFFIC SAFETY AIDE” LOCAL LAWS HELD 1. Johnson LOCAL LAW C-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* 3. Planning LOCAL LAW G OF 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 4 (HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION), PART 13 (PLANNING BOARD OF CITY OF ALBANY), AND PART 35 (BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REDUCING THE SIZE OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE MEMBERS TO THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION, CITY PLANNING BOARD, AND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development, and Land Use Committee* 4. 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 5. Romero LOCAL LAW J of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARMENT INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN REALTION TO PROHIBITING THE ALBANY POLICE DEPARMENT FROM PURCHASING, STOCKPILING, AND USING KINETIC ENERGY MUNITIONS *Referred to Public Safety Committee* 6. Romero LOCAL LAW K of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARMENT INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN REALTION TO PROHIBITING THE ALBANY POLICE DEPARMENT FROM PURCHASING, STOCKPILING, AND USING CHEMICAL WEAPONS *Referred to Public Safety Committee* 7. 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 Committee* 8. Zamer LOCAL LAW M OF 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) REDUCING THE SPEED LIMIT OF THE CITY OF ALBANY FROM 30 TO 25 MILES PER HOUR *Referred to Public Safety Committee* 9. Romero LOCAL LAW Q of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 3 (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY) OF CHAPTER 42 (BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CODIFYING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD *Referred to Public Safety Committee* 10. Anane Local Law D of 2023 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 5 OF LOCAL LAW 1-2016 IN RELATION TO THE EXPIRATION THEREOF *Referred to Law, Buildings, and Codes* ORDINANCES INTRODUCED 18.52.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF 27 MAIN STREET FROM “MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER” (MU-NC) TO “LIGHT INDUSTRIAL” (I-1) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY 19.52.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 42-228 (REGULAR MEETINGS; SCHEDULE) OF PART 21 (COMMON COUNCIL) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE AUTHORITY OF COMMON COUNCIL LEADERSHIP TO CHANGE OR CANCEL COUNCIL MEETINGS 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 and Code Enforcement Committee* 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 and 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 Committee* 4. Anane Ordinance 5.21.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (LOITERING; DISTURBANCES; DEFACING PROPERTY) OF CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO SIMPLIFYING THE ENFORCEMENT GUIDELINES FOR LOITERING. 5. Clarke Ordinance 11.32.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF 64 COLVIN AVENUE, 65 COLVIN AVENUE, 67 COLVIN AVENUE AND 69 COLVIN AVENUE FROM “MIXED-USE COMMUNITY URBAN” (MU-CU) TO “MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER” (MU-NC) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY *Referred to Planning, Economic Development, and Land Use Committee* 6. Clarke Ordinance 12.32.23 6 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY REGARDING THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS IN MIXED-USE- NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER DISTRICTS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development, and Land Use Committee* 7. Love Ordinance 13.32.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III (OMNIBUS HUMAN RIGHTS LAW) OF CHAPTER 48 (EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROTECTIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HAIR TEXTURE AND STYLE *Referred to Human Resources, and Human Rights Committee* 8. Zamer Ordinance 14.32.23 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 1 ASPEN CIRCLE (TAX MAP NUMBER 64.62-2-4) TO AHMED AMER *Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee* 9. 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 and Code Enforcement Committee* 10. 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 and Code Enforcement Committee* 11. Romero Ordinance 17.42.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CREATING AN INCREASING FEE SCALE AND MODIFYING THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR REPEAT VIOLATIONS OF TRASH AND LITTER PROVISIONS *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment Committee* 7 RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED 45.52.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING THE REPLACEMENT OF A PART TIME RESEARCH COUNSEL POSITION WITH A JUNIOR LEGISLATIVE AID POSITION WITHIN THE COMMON COUNCIL, WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY TOTAL 46.52.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CELEBRATING THE ALBANY PUBLIC LIBRARY ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY 47.52.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CALLING UPON THE STATE GOVERNMENT TO PASS AND ENACT A.1493/S.2721, WHICH WOULD ESTABLISH A NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CIVIL REPRESENTATION TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES IN EVICTION PROCEEDINGS 48.52.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING MAY 2023 AS ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY 49.52.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORZING THE CITY TO ACCEPT CONVEYANCE OF THE STATE OWNED PROPERTY AT 327 WASHINGTON AVENUE (TAX MAP NUMBER 65.71-1-55) FROM THE STATE OF NEW YORK FOR PUBLIC PARKING AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING PURPOSES 50.52.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING OWUSU ANANE AS A MARRIAGE OFFICER PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 3 OF THE DOMESTIC RELATIOSN LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK 8 RESOLUTIONS HELD 1. Hoey Resolution 13.21.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REQUESTING THE ALBANY WATER BOARD TO FLOURINATE THE WATER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment Committee* 2. Hoey Resolution 14.21.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL EXPRESSING ITS DESIRE TO CREATE A BIKE/WALKING TRAIL ALONG THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY *Referred to Parks, Recreation, and Family Service Committee* 3. Love Resolution 15.22.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTION OF REGINA BURNS TO THE COMMUNITY, HER FAMILY, AND THE CITY 4. Frederick Resolution 29.41.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING JAMES SANO AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee* 5. Anane Resolution 39.51.23R A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SISTER JOAN BYRNE AND RENAMING A PORTION OF MADISON AVENUE IN HER HONOR *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment Committee* 9