1. Active Calendar 1.I. Active Calendar For The June 6, 2022 Meeting Documents: ACTIVE CALENDER JUNE 6 2022.PDF 2. Supporting Legislation 3. Minutes 4. Majority Consent (MC) 5. Supporting Document 5.I. Support Legislation For The June 6, 2022 Meeting Documents: JUNE 6, 2022.PDF 6. Written Comment 7. Amended Legislation 8. Meeting Agenda 8.I. Agenda For The June 6, 2022 Meeting Documents: 22 AGENDA 0606.PDF Page 1 of 2 Albany Common Council Active Calendar Meeting of Monday, June 6, 2022 (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 Local Laws Held Local Law E 2 Keegan A LOCAL LAW AMENDING of 2022 CHAPTER 34 (MEETINGS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO AUTHORIZING VIDEOCONFERENCING FOR CITY OF ALBANY PUBLIC BOARDS Ordinances Held (a) 2.21.22 1 Anane AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 345 (TREES AND VEGETATION) OF PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY REGARDING PLANTING TREES IN THE CITY OF ALBANY Resolutions Introduced (b) 56.61.22R Anane A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY DECLARING SUPPORT FOR THE NEW YORK STATE CLIMATE ACTION COUNCIL SCOPING PLAN Resolutions Introduced (b) 57.61.22R Anane A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY EXPRESSING ITS SUPPORT OF PHASING OUT FOSSIL FUEL COMBUSTION AND ELECTRIFYING BUILDINGS IN NEW YORK STATE Resolutions Introduced (b) 58.61.22R Flynn A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF RABBI DONALD P. CASHMAN, D.D. AND HIS 35 YEARS OF Page 2 of 2 DEDICATION TO THE CITY OF ALBANY Resolutions Introduced (b) 59.61.22R Romero A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING JUNE AS LGBTQ PRIDE MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY Resolutions Introduced (b) 60.61.22R Anane A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING JUNE 3, 2022 TO BE NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS DAY AND PROCLAIMING JUNE 2022 AS NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY Resolutions Introduced (b) 61.61.22R Adams, Balarin, A RESOLUTION OF THE Farrell, Hoey, COMMON COUNCIL OF Keegan, Zamer, THE CITY OF ALBANY IN Kimbrough, Love, SUPPORT OF THE Flynn INCLUSION OF MULTIMODAL ACCESS TO THE LIVINGSTON AVENUE BRIDGE AND CONNECTION OF THE LIVINGSTON AVENUE BRIDGE TO THE ALBANY SKYWAY Resolutions Introduced (b) 62.61.22R Robinson, Adams, A RESOLUTION OF THE Anane, Clarke, COMMON COUNCIL OF Farrell, Hoey, THE CITY OF ALBANY Keegan, RECOGNIZING JUNE 19, Kimbrough, 2022 AS “JUNETEENTH Johnson, Love, INDEPENDENCE DAY” IN Romero, and RECOGNITION OF JUNE Zamer, with the 19, 1865, THE DATE ON support of Council WHICH NEWS OF THE President Ellis END OF SLAVERY REACHED THOSE ENSLAVED IN THE SOUTHWESTERN STATES (a) Pending Discussions at General Services, Health, and Environment Committee Meeting on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 @ 6:30pm or directly after caucus IN PERSON in the Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall. (b) Pending Discussion at Caucus on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 @ 5:30pm, IN PERSON in the Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall (5/27/2022) COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY SUPPORT LEGISLATION JUNE 6, 2022 LOCAL LAWS 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 RESOLUTIONS 56.61.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY DECLARING SUPPORT FOR THE NEW YORK STATE CLIMATE ACTION COUNCIL SCOPING PLAN 57.61.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY EXPRESSING ITS SUPPORT OF PHASING OUT FOSSIL FUEL COMBUSTION AND ELECTRIFYING BUILDINGS IN NEW YORK STATE 58.61.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF RABBI DONALD P. CASHMAN, D.D., AND HIS 35 YEARS OF DEDICATION TO THE CITY OF ALBANY 59.61.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING JUNE AS LGBTQ PRIDE MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY 60.61.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING JUNE 3, 2022 TO BE NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS DAY AND PROCLAMING JUNE 2022 AS NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY 61.61.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN SUPPORT OF THE INCLUSION OF MULTIMODAL ACCESS TO THE LIVINGSTON AVENUE BRIDGE AND CONNECTION OF THE LIVINGSTON AVENUE BRIDGE TO THE ALBANY SKYWAY 62.61.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY RECOGNIZING JUNE 19, 2022 AS “JUNETEENTH INDEPENDENCE DAY” IN RECOGNITION OF JUNE 19, 1865, THE DATE ON WHICH NEWS OF THE END OF SLAVERY REACHED THOSE ENSLAVED IN THE SOUTHWESTERN STATES 63.61.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING ZACHARY SIMPSON TO THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD 64.61.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING DONALD HYMAN TO THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD 65.61.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDING DISBURSEMENT PLAN AS PREPARED BY THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDING APPLICATION REVIEW BOARD Council Member Balarin, on behalf of the Committee on Planning, Economic Development, and Land Use, introduced the following: 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 Be it enacted, by the Common Council of the City of Albany, as follows: Section 1. Subsection A of section 42-85 (Membership; organization; meeting; vacancies; powers and duties) of Article XII (General Provisions) of Part 4 (Historic Resources Commission) 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: § 42-85 Membership; organization; meeting; vacancies; powers and duties A. Membership; organization; meetings; vacancies. (1) The Historic Resources Commission shall consist of nine seven members and two alternate members, who shall be appointed by the Mayor of the City of Albany with the advice and consent of the Common Council. All Commission members shall have a demonstrated interest, competence or knowledge of historic preservation and archaeology, at least two one of whom shall be a professional archaeologists. To the extent that such professionals are available in the community, Commission members shall be drawn from among the disciplines of history, architectural history, architecture, historic architecture, planning, archaeology, historic preservation or closely related fields. (2) Three of the initial members shall be appointed for one year, two for two years and two for three years. Subsequently, members who are not alternate members shall be appointed for terms of three years as terms expire. Members of the Commission may be reappointed for succeeding terms. (3) The Mayor shall designate one member as Chairman Chairperson of the Commission and one member as Vice Chairperson Chairman. The Vice Chairperson Chairman shall act in the absence of the Chairman Chairperson. (4) The presence of five four members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. The concurring vote of five four members shall be required to carry out an action of the Commission. (5) A vacancy occurring in the membership of the Commission for any cause shall be filled by a person appointed by the Mayor for the unexpired term. (6) The Commission shall meet as often as is necessary to discharge its duties in a timely fashion, but at least eight times per year. (7) The Mayor shall appoint two alternate members to the Commission to serve in place and stead of members who are unable to attend a meeting due to recusal or absence. The term of each alternate member shall be two years commencing on January 1 of the first year of appointment and ending on December 31 of the second year. One of the initial terms shall be for one year so as to effectuate a staggered sequencing of alternate member terms. After initial appointments, one alternate member shall be appointed each year. An alternate member whose term has expired may serve until replaced. In the event that any alternate member seat becomes vacant as a result of resignation, change of residency, or removal, a new alternate member shall be appointed to serve the remainder of the alternate member term. The Chairperson of the Commission may designate an alternate member to substitute for any member who is unable to participate due to recusal or absence. Such designation shall be entered into the minutes of the Commission meeting at which the substitution is made. When so designated, the alternate member(s) shall possess all the powers and responsibilities of a member of the Commission. All provisions of law relating to Commission member training and continuing education, eligibility, vacancy in office, removal, compatibility of office and service on other boards shall also apply to alternate members. Alternate members shall serve without compensation. Section 2. Section 42-177 (Creation; membership) of Article XXIII (General Provisions) of Part 13 (Planning Board of City of Albany) 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: § 42-177 Creation; membership A City Planning Board of five members and two alternate members is hereby created, the members to be appointed by the Mayor. Section 3. Section 42-178 (Members; qualifications; terms of office; compensation; Mayor) of Article XXIII (General Provisions) of Part 13 (Planning Board of City of Albany) 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: § 42-178 Members; qualifications; terms of office; compensation; Mayor A. Of the members of the Board to be appointed, not more than two shall be officials of the City of Albany. The terms of the member or members of the Board who hold municipal office, if any, shall terminate with the term of the Mayor selecting such member or members. The successors to the nonmunicipal officeholders on the Board shall be appointed for the term of five years from and after the expiration of the term of their predecessors in office. B. The Chairman Chairperson shall be selected by the Mayor. C. The members of the Board who hold municipal office shall serve without compensation. D. The municipal official or officials on such Board shall not by reason of membership thereon forfeit their right to exercise, perform the duties or receive the compensation of the municipal office held by them during their membership. E. The Mayor shall have authority to remove any member of the Board for cause after public hearing. F. In the event of a vacancy on the Board by reason of the death, resignation or removal of any member, the Mayor shall have authority to fill such vacancy for the unexpired term of such member. G. The Mayor shall appoint two alternate members to the Board to serve in place and stead of members who are unable to attend a meeting due to recusal or absence. The term of each alternate member shall be two years commencing on January 1 of the first year of appointment and ending on December 31 of the second year. One of the initial terms shall be for one year so as to effectuate a staggered sequencing of alternate member terms. After initial appointments, one alternate member shall be appointed each year. In the event that any alternate member seat becomes vacant as a result of resignation, change of residency, or removal, a new alternate member shall be appointed to serve the remainder of the alternate member term. The Chairperson of the Planning Board may designate an alternate member to substitute for any member who is unable to participate due to recusal or absence. Such designation shall be entered into the minutes of the Board meeting at which the substitution is made. When so designated, the alternate member(s) shall possess all the powers and responsibilities of such member of the Board. All provisions of law relating to Board member training and continuing education, eligibility, vacancy in office, removal, compatibility of office and service on other boards shall also apply to alternate members. Alternate members shall serve without compensation. Section 4. Section 42-359 (Creation) of Article XLVI (General Provisions) of Part 35 (Board of Zoning Appeals) 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: § 42-359 Creation Pursuant to § 81 of the General City Law of the State of New York, there is hereby established a Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) consisting of five members and two alternate members appointed by the Mayor and subject to the advice and consent of the Common Council in accordance with Section 301 of the City Charter. Section 5. Section 42-360.1 (Membership, appointment; terms of office) of Article XLVI (General Provisions) of Part 35 (Board of Zoning Appeals) 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: § 42-360.1 Membership, appointment; terms of office A. The members of the Board serving during the effective date of Chapter 375 shall continue in office as members of the Board. B. The Mayor shall appoint subsequent Board members to five-year terms. Terms shall begin January 1 and expire at 12:00 midnight on December 31. A member shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed. C. An appointment to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of a term shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term. Board members may be compensated at a rate determined by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, alternate members shall serve without compensation. D. The Mayor shall appoint two alternate members to the Board to serve in place and stead of members who are unable to attend a meeting due to recusal or absence. The term of each alternate member shall be two years, commencing on January 1 of the first year of appointment and ending on December 31 of the second year. One of the initial terms shall be for one year so as to effectuate a staggered sequencing of alternate member terms. After initial appointments, one alternate member shall be appointed each year. In the event that any alternate member seat becomes vacant as a result of resignation, change of residency, or removal, a new alternate member shall be appointed to serve the remainder of the alternate member term. The Chair of the Board of Zoning Appeals may designate an alternate member to substitute for any member who is unable to participate due to recusal or absence. Such designation shall be entered into the minutes of the Board meeting at which the substitution is made. When so designated, the alternate member(s) shall possess all the powers and responsibilities of such member of the Board. All provisions of law relating to Board member training and continuing education, eligibility, vacancy in office, removal, compatibility of office and service on other boards shall also apply to alternate members. Alternate members shall serve without compensation. Section 6. This Local Law shall take effect upon passage, public hearing, and filing with the Secretary of the State of New York, in accordance with New York State Municipal Home Rule Law § 27. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 26TH DAY OF MAY, 2022 ________________________________ Corporation Counsel To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Martha Mahoney, Esq., Assistant Corporation Counsel Brett Williams, Esq., Sr. Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: May 2, 2022 Sponsor(s): To be determined LOCAL LAW G OF 2022 TITLE 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 GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This local law will reduce the number of members serving on the Historic Resources Commission from nine to seven members. This local law will also authorize the appointment of alternate members to the Historic Resources Commission, Planning Board of the City of Albany, and Board of Zoning Appeals to serve in the absence of regular Commission or Board members. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND CHANGES TO EXISITING LAW: This legislation serves two main purposes and an additional ancillary purpose. First, the legislation reduces the size of the Historic Resources Commission from nine to seven members. It is sometimes a challenge to find enough qualified individuals to serve on the Commission. In fact, at the time that this legislation was drafted, as well as for several months prior, the Commission has had two vacancies. Thus, the size of the reduced Commission, with the passage of this legislation, conforms to the current membership serving on the Commission. Further, in reducing the Commission by two members, this legislation would eliminate the number of archeologists required to serve as members, from two to one archaeologist. The large majority of cases that come before the Commission do not require archaeology as a component of the review. Therefore, the reduced size of the Commission, including the elimination of one of the required archeologist positions, serves a practical purpose and promotes government efficiency by mitigating the challenge of finding enough qualified individuals to serve on the Commission. Second, the legislation authorizes the appointment of alternate members to the Historic Resources Commission, Planning Board of the City of Albany, and Board of Zoning Appeals to serve in place and stead of members who are unable to attend a meeting due to recusal or absence. The legislation provides that alternate members will not receive compensation for serving on any Commission or Board and requires alternate members to comply with all provisions of law relating to regular member training and continuing education, eligibility, vacancy in office, removal, compatibility of office, and service on other boards. It is sometimes difficult to maintain a quorum on the Historic Resources Commission, City Planning Board, and Board of Zoning Appeals because members are ill, on extended vacation, absent resulting from employment-related travel, or find they have a conflict of interest situation on a specific matter before such Commission or Board. In such instances, official business cannot be conducted, which may delay or impede adherence to required time lines in accordance with the City’s development review process. The City wishes to promote and facilitate participation in land use decision-making by the full membership of the Commission and Boards to the maximum extent possible. Moreover, it is noted that several municipalities in New York authorize the appointment of alternate members to their planning, zoning, and/or historic preservation boards, including the Cities of Rochester and Saratoga Springs and the Towns of Colonie, Guilderland, Poughkeepsie, and Waterford. The City of Albany would similarly benefit from the authorization of alternate members to the public boards specified herein. Therefore, the use of alternate members in the instances set out herein will help promote government efficiency by ensuring that public Commission and Board meetings are able to be held, despite conflicts of interest or absences that will likely occur in the normal course of business. Lastly, the legislation changes gendered references related to the position of Chair to the Historic Resources Commission and City Planning Board from Chairman to Chairperson, where applicable. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Anane introduced the following: RESOLUTION NUMBER 56.61.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY DECLARING SUPPORT FOR THE NEW YORK STATE CLIMATE ACTION COUNCIL SCOPING PLAN WHEREAS, the Sixth Assessment of the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) finds that climate change is causing dangerous and widespread disruption in nature and affecting the lives of billions of people around the world; and WHEREAS, the IPCC Assessment concludes that rapid, deep and sustained reductions in global greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) are necessary, including accelerated action in this critical decade, to limit global warming to within 1.5oC and 2oC in this century; and WHEREAS, New York State recognizes the urgent need to reduce and eliminate GHG emissions in the atmosphere, having passed the 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act ("Climate Act") committing the State to: ● reduce GHG emissions by 40 percent by 2030 below 1990 levels, and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050; ● meet 70 percent of electricity needs from renewable resources by 2030, and 100 percent of electricity needs from zero-emissions resources by 2040; ● ensure a just and equitable transition that leaves no one behind, and dedicate up to 40 percent of the benefits of clean energy investments to disadvantaged communities; and WHEREAS, the New York State Climate Action Council has approved for public comment a Draft Scoping Plan to meet New York's climate and equity goals; and WHEREAS, the Scoping Plan calls for shifting to energy-efficient electrification in buildings and transportation as the primary solution to replace fossil-fuel combustion in these sectors, which together account for 60 percent of the state's carbon emissions; and WHEREAS, the Scoping Plan calls for a phase-down of emissions from fossil fuel-fired electricity generation, while ensuring support and protections for impacted workers as they transition to clean energy jobs; and WHEREAS, the 2021 Jobs Study by the Just Transition Working Group for the NYS Climate Action Council estimates that meeting New York's climate goals will result in a net gain of 189,000 jobs across the state by 2030 alone, with a ratio of jobs gained to jobs displaced of 10 to 1; and WHEREAS, the Scoping Plan includes measures that would expand the development of renewable resources and battery storage, encourage “agrivoltaics” or the co-location of agricultural activities with solar and wind, and provide resources to communities to assist with renewable siting and land-use planning; and WHEREAS, the Scoping Plan recognizes the critical role that rural landscapes play, both natural and working lands, in sequestering carbon emissions and enabling the state to achieve net- zero emissions, and the importance of agricultural land preservation, open space protection, support for farmers to improve soil health, and policies that expand afforestation and reforestation and incentivize and assist private landowners in implementing sustainable forest management practices; and WHEREAS, the Integration Analysis for the Scoping Plan finds that meeting emissions reduction goals of the Climate Act is technically feasible and will have the additional and significant benefit of improving public health by eliminating co-pollutants from fossil fuel combustion, resulting in an estimated $50 to $120 billion in health-related savings by 2050; and WHEREAS, according to NYSERDA, over half of what New Yorkers currently spend on energy leaves New York, mostly for fossil fuels; and WHEREAS, our communities would be better served by keeping energy spending primarily within the local economy; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany affirms the critical importance of meeting the emissions and equity goals of the Climate Act, which will help mitigate dangerous warming while delivering the additional benefits of improving public health, economic opportunities, agricultural land open space protection, and quality of life for the people of the City of Albany; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany declares its support for prohibiting an expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure, which contradicts the goals of the Climate Act, and for transitioning to efficient electricity-based solutions for buildings and transportation; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany supports a planning process for a managed transition of the utility gas system that maintains affordable, safe, and reliable utility service and protects low- and moderate-income households from an undue burden in the transition; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany supports the recommendations of the Scoping Plan for advanced building codes that will improve the energy efficiency of new buildings, creating healthier living and work environments while reducing monthly energy costs; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Common Council of the City of Albany supports the recommendations of the Scoping Plan to phase in code requirements prohibiting on-site combustion of fossil fuels in new buildings over a period from 2024 to 2027; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany calls on the Climate Action Council to include in the Scoping Plan the necessary policies and support to help owners of existing buildings improve energy efficiency and transition to zero-emissions equipment, ensuring cost parity with fossil systems, with incentives and financing assistance as necessary; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany supports Scoping Plan recommendations that make electric vehicles more affordable relative to gas-powered vehicles, and expand fast-charging infrastructure; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany urges the Climate Action Council to include in the Scoping Plan recommendations to expand assistance for all-electric upstate municipal transit systems; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany further urges the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and NYSERDA to immediately launch a sustained statewide public education and information campaign on the benefits of a clean energy economy and climate-friendly choices by consumers of heating and cooling systems, transportation, and products and appliances; and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany shall forward copies of this resolution to the Commissioner of the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, the President of NYSERDA, the Chair of the NYS Public Service Commission, the NYS Climate Action Council, and Members of the State Senate and Assembly representing the City of Albany. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: John-Raphael Pichardo, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: May 9, 2022 Sponsor: Council Member Anane RESOLUTION NUMBER 56.61.22R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY DECLARING SUPPORT FOR THE NEW YORK STATE CLIMATE ACTION COUNCIL SCOPING PLAN GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Declaring the Council’s support of the New York State Climate Action Council Scoping Plan FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Anane introduced the following: RESOLUTION NUMBER 57.61.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY EXPRESSING ITS SUPPORT OF PHASING OUT FOSSIL FUEL COMBUSTION AND ELECTRIFYING BUILDINGS IN NEW YORK STATE WHEREAS, New York passed the nation-leading Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act in 2019, committing the state to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030 and to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050; and WHEREAS, New York has taken bold initiative and national leadership by banning hydraulic fracturing aka ‘fracking’ for gas based on the potential negative impacts to the environment, water, air, land and public health; and WHEREAS, New York is still one of the top consumers of fracked gas and the largest consumer of heating oil in the nation, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration; and WHEREAS, fossil fuel combustion in our homes and buildings for heating, hot water, and appliances contributes roughly one-quarter of the state’s greenhouse gas emissions; and WHEREAS, combustion of fossil fuels in homes and buildings in New York can contribute to poor indoor and outdoor air quality, and is linked to higher childhood asthma rates and hundreds of premature deaths annually; and WHEREAS, New York can address greenhouse gas emissions and create healthier living and work environments by improving energy efficiency and retrofitting homes and buildings with geothermal and air source heat pumps, hot water heat pumps and electric/induction stoves; and WHEREAS, an analysis for the New York State Climate Action Council has estimated that between one and two million homes must be electrified with heat pumps by the end of the decade to achieve New York's near-term climate goals; and WHEREAS, New York can create hundreds of thousands of jobs through energy efficiency and weatherization improvements and heat pump installations; and WHEREAS, New York's utilities continue to expand gas distribution infrastructure at ratepayers' expense, increasing both utility bills and greenhouse gas emissions; and WHEREAS, utilities continue to spend hundreds of millions of dollars annually to repair and replace existing leaky and antiquated gas pipelines without cost-effective alternatives; and WHEREAS, over half of total spending on energy in New York leaves the state, primarily to pay for fossil fuels; and WHEREAS, New York's climate law commits the state to an equitable clean energy transition that leaves no one behind, yet adequate state funding mechanisms do not exist to improve and electrify affordable housing; and WHEREAS, it is imperative that New York State prioritize a managed transition away from fossil fuels in homes and buildings in order to adequately address the climate crisis and protect public health; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany calls on Governor Kathy Hochul and State Senator Neil Breslin, Assembly Members Pat Fahey and John McDonald, and the other members of the state legislature to adopt the critical policies and funding mechanisms needed to phase out fossil fuels in homes and buildings in New York State; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany calls on New York State set a target of two million new and existing energy-efficient, all-electric homes by 2030, at least half of which will be affordable housing; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany calls on New York State to end fossil fuel expansion in the building sector, and to establish building standards and utility regulations that support the energy efficiency and electrification of buildings; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany calls on New York State to create a green affordable housing fund, consistent with the equity goals of New York's climate law; and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany calls on New York State to expand educational, training, and apprenticeship opportunities to develop the workforce for high-quality, high-paying career jobs in energy efficiency and electrification. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: John-Raphael Pichardo, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: May 9, 2022 Sponsor: Council Member Anane RESOLUTION NUMBER 57.61.22R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY EXPRESSING ITS SUPPORT OF PHASING OUT FOSSIL FUEL COMBUSTION AND ELECTRIFYING BUILDINGS IN NEW YORK STATE GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Resolution of the Common Council expressing its support of phasing out fossil fuel combustion and electrifying buildings in New York State FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Flynn introduced the following: RESOLUTION NUMBER 58.61.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF RABBI DONALD P. CASHMAN, D.D. AND HIS 35 YEARS OF DEDICATION TO THE CITY OF ALBANY WHEREAS, Rabbi Donald P. Cashman, D.D. became the spiritual leader of B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany, New York in 1985 and served until June of 2020; and WHEREAS, during Rabbi Cashman’s tenure the Congregation its programs have enjoyed enormous growth in numbers and in depth. He taught the chanting of Torah and Haftarah to all Bar and Bat Mitzvah students, and provided the music for congregational worship services, usually accompanying himself on the guitar; and WHEREAS, Rabbi Cashman received his undergraduate education at Boston University. Rabbi Cashman began rabbinical school at the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Jerusalem during the 1977-78 year. He returned to the HUC-JIR campus in New York. At New York University, he studied with Cyrus H. Gordon, and Lawrence Shiffman. At HUC-JIR, he wrote his thesis on the theologies of 20th century Bible translations under Prof. Harry M. Orlinsky, and was ordained in 1983. In 2008 he received from HUC-JIR the degree of Doctor of Divinity (honoris causa) in recognition of his commitment, dedication, and service to the Reform Movement, Judaism, and the Jewish People; and WHEREAS, Rabbi Cashman has twice served as President of the Capital District Board of Rabbis, and twice as its Treasurer. Rabbi Cashman is also the founder and past President of the Capital District Jewish Genealogical Society, and serves on the Board of the Jewish Historical Society of Northeastern New York. He has served as regional chairman of the Rabbinic Cabinet of State of Israel Bonds, and he is a former member of the Board of the United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York. In addition to his work in the Jewish community, Rabbi Cashman has also been involved with human rights, reproductive rights and anti-death penalty efforts in the Capital District, and was instrumental in the establishment of an interfaith Meditation Room at Albany International Airport. He was Chair of the Board of Directors of Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood, and served on the Board and Executive Committee of Family Planning Advocates of New York State. Since 2006 he has been Visiting Lecturer at the University at Albany, teaching a course in Jewish traditions and practices; and WHEREAS, In recent years Rabbi Cashman has also sung with the Ne’imah Jewish Community Chorus of Albany, and eleven times has been a participant in the North American Jewish Choral Festival; and WHEREAS, Rabbi Cashman was on the boards of Mifgash, Albany’s Communal Jewish High School; of Hebrew Academy of the Capital District, and of the United Jewish Federation of Northeast New York. He was honored by the Sidney Albert Jewish Community Center in 2010 with its “Pillars of the Community” award, and Since 1984 he has been married to Sharona Wachs, and they have three children named Avraham, Eliana, and Ayelet; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany honors Rabbi Donald P. Cashman, D.D. for his 35 years of dedication and contributions to the City of Albany. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Jack Flynn, Council Member, 8th Ward Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: May 11, 2022 Sponsor: Council Member Flynn RESOLUTION NUMBER 58.61.22R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF RABBI DONALD P. CASHMAN, D.D. AND HIS 35 YEARS OF DEDICATION TO THE CITY OF ALBANY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Honoring Rabbi Donald P. Cashman for his contributions as a Rabbi and hard work in the City of Albany FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Romero introduced the following: RESOLUTION NUMBER 59.61.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING JUNE AS LGBTQ PRIDE MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY WHEREAS, the month of June is nationally recognized and celebrated as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month in commemoration of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City, which marks the birth of the modern-day LGBTQ human rights movement; and WHEREAS, the Stonewall Uprising also gave new birth to local LGBTQ political activism and visibility throughout the country including, in 1970, the founding of the Tri-Cities Gay Liberation Front which, two years later, evolved into the Capital District Gay and Lesbian Community Council and is today known as the Pride Center of the Capital Region; and WHEREAS, Albany is the home of the oldest continuously operating LGBTQ community center in the nation, located at 332 Hudson Avenue, and was the site, in 1971, of the first march on a state capital for lesbian and gay civil rights; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany and the Albany Common Council, in particular, have been at the forefront of governments recognizing and affirming the basic civil and human rights of the LGBTQ community; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany is home to two important organizations that provide important services to the Capital Regions LGBTQ community – the Pride Center of the Capital Region and, In Our Own Voices – serving the LGBTQ People of Color community; and WHEREAS, this year's Capital Pride Parade and Festival is scheduled for June 12, and; WHEREAS, in addition to the Capital Pride Parade and Festival, the Pride Center has events planned throughout the whole month of June celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender pride throughout the Capital District; and WHEREAS, this year Say it Loud! Black and Latino Gay Pride, organized by In Our Own Voices, is a truly unique event celebrating the strong and vibrant LGBTQ People of Color community of Upstate New York; and WHEREAS, the highlight of this year’s celebration by In Our Own Voices will be the 16th Annual Black and Latino Gay Pride Event, held on June 11th in Washington Park; and WHEREAS, June is a special time of the year to pause, celebrate and reflect on the diversity of the LGBTQ community and the many strides and achievements that have been made since the 1969 Stonewall Uprising; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate for this body to pause in its deliberations to recognize and celebrate the month of June as LGBTQ Pride Month, and to recognize the Pride Center and In Our Own Voices for the important work they do. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany does hereby recognize and celebrate the contributions of the LGBTQ community to our city and does further recognize and celebrate the month of June as LGBTQ Pride Month in the City of Albany; and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Pride Center of the Capital Region and In Our Own Voices upon its adoption. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Council Member Romero, 6th Ward John-Raphael Pichardo, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: May 16, 2022 Sponsor: Council Member Romero RESOLUTION NUMBER 59.61.22R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING JUNE AS LGBTQ PRIDE MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To recognize June as LGBTQ Pride Month in the City of Albany FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Members Anane introduced the following: RESOLUTION NUMBER 60.61.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING JUNE 3, 2022 TO BE NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS DAY AND PROCLAIMING JUNE 2022 AS NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY WHEREAS, protecting public safety in the communities we serve is the Common Council’s highest responsibility; and WHEREAS, cities across the nation, including Albany, are working to end senseless violence with evidence-based solutions and to never forget the people affected by shootings that have taken place within the past year in Buffalo, New York, Laguna Woods, California, and many other places; and WHEREAS, support for the second amendment rights of law-abiding citizens goes hand- in-hand with keeping guns away from people with dangerous histories; and WHEREAS, locally-elected officials and law enforcement officers know their communities best, are the most familiar with local criminal activity and how to address it, and are best positioned to understand how to keep their citizens safe; and WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically impacted communities and individuals sheltering in place, which may result in situations where access to firearms results in increased risk in intimidated partner violence gun deaths, suicide by gun, and unintentional shootings; and WHEREAS, according to the Centers for Disease Control, there were approximately 45,000 people killed by guns in the United States in 2020; and WHEREAS, the United States saw 991 gun violence deaths among people 17 or younger in 2019, a number which spiked to 1,375 in 2020; and WHEREAS, while overall crime was down in Albany, violent crime was the exception, rising 21% in 2020. Shootings that resulted in the injury of a person were up 110%. There were 48 of these incidents in 2019 compared to 101 in 2020; and WHEREAS, in 2021 7 individuals were killed and 23 individuals were injured by gun violence in the City of Albany; and WHEREAS, the effects of gun violence extend far beyond those struck by a bullet; and WHEREAS, it is imperative that there be greater public awareness of this serious issue, including prevention, intervention, education and outreach; and WHEREAS, to help honor the lives that are cut short and the countless survivors who are injured by the shootings every day, a national coalition of organizations has designated the first Friday of June 2022 – this year June 3, 2022 – as the 8th National Gun Violence Awareness Day and anyone can join this campaign by pledging to wear orange on June 3, 2022, to help raise awareness about gun violence; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany, New York renews its commitment to reduce gun violence and pledges to do all it can to keep firearms out of the wrong hands and to help keep our children safe; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council encourages the citizens of Albany to support efforts to prevent the tragic effects of gun violence and to honor and value human lives; and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Common Council declares June 3, 2022 to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day and June 2022 to be National Gun Violence Awareness Month in the City of Albany. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Ethan Samuel, Legislative Aide Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: May 23, 2022 Sponsor: Council Member Anane RESOLUTION NUMBER 60.61.22R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING JUNE 3, 2022 TO BE NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS DAY AND PROCLAIMING JUNE 2022 AS NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To proclaim June 3, 2022, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day and June 2022 to be National Gun Violence Awareness Month in the City of Albany FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Members Adams, Balarin, Farrell, Hoey, Keegan, Zamer, Kimbrough, Love, and Flynn introduced the following: RESOLUTION 61.61.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN SUPPORT OF THE INCLUSION OF MULTIMODAL ACCESS TO THE LIVINGSTON AVENUE BRIDGE AND CONNECTION OF THE LIVINGSTON AVENUE BRIDGE TO THE ALBANY SKYWAY WHEREAS, the Livingston Avenue Bridge was constructed in 1902 with a pedestrian walkway that provided access to both sides of the Hudson River allowing people to cross on foot between the Cities of Albany and Rensselaer; and WHEREAS, multimodal access to the Livingston Avenue Bridge has been closed for decades due to a lack of investment that lead to unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany has affirmed its support for the reconstruction of the Livingston Avenue Bridge and the inclusion of pedestrian and cyclist access with the project in the Albany 2030 Comprehensive Plan and Albany Bicycle Master Plan; and WHEREAS, the Capital Region Transportation Plan has included rehabilitating the Livingston Avenue Bridge, emphasizing the need for multimodal access to the Livingston Avenue Bridge; and WHEREAS, numerous studies have supported the inclusion of multimodal access to the Livingston Avenue Bridge crossing; and WHEREAS, the inclusion of multimodal access to the Livingston Avenue Bridge would enhance travel, tourism, and trail connection for communities on both sides of the Hudson River; and WHEREAS, the Albany Common Council supported the rebuilding of the Livingston Avenue Bridge and the inclusion of multimodal access in 2014; and WHEREAS, the current proposal from the New York State Department of Transportation includes multimodal access to the Livingston Avenue Bridge; and WHEREAS, the current proposal from the New York State Department of Transportation connects multimodal access to the Livingston Avenue Bridge to the Albany Skyway; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Albany Common Council supports the current plan to invest in the Livingston Avenue Bridge and provide improved access for rail, pedestrians, and cyclists; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Albany Common Council emphasizes the need for multimodal access that provides inclusive access for pedestrians and cyclists, including those with mobility impairments, to remain within the Livingston Avenue Bridge project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Albany Common Council supports connecting the Livingston Avenue Bridge to the Albany Skyway; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be sent to Governor Kathy Hochul; the New York State Department of Transportation Office of Design; Assemblyman William Magnarelli, Assembly Transportation Committee Chair; Assemblywoman Patricia Fahy; Assemblyman John McDonald; Senator Timothy Kennedy, Senate Transportation Committee Chair; Congressman Paul Tonko; Senator Charles Schumer; and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Council Member Meghan Keegan, 9th Ward John-Raphael Pichardo, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: May 23, 2022 SPONSOR Council Members Keegan, Adams, Balarin, Farrell, Hoey, and Zamer RESOLUTION NUMBER 61.61.22R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY EXPRESSING ITS SUPPORT OF THE INCLUSION OF MULTIMODAL ACCESS TO THE LIVINGSTON AVENUE BRIDGE AND CONNECTION OF THE LIVINGSTON AVENUE BRIDGE TO THE ALBANY SKYWAY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Expressing support for the inclusion of multimodal access to the Livingston Avenue Bridge and connection of the bridge to the Albany Skyway. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Members Robinson, Adams, Anane, Clarke, Farrell, Hoey, Keegan, Kimbrough, Johnson, Love, Romero, and Zamer, with the support of Council President Ellis, introduced the following: RESOLUTION NUMBER 62.61.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY RECOGNIZING JUNE 19, 2022 AS “JUNETEENTH INDEPENDENCE DAY” IN RECOGNITION OF JUNE 19, 1865, THE DATE ON WHICH NEWS OF THE END OF SLAVERY REACHED THOSE ENSLAVED IN THE SOUTHWESTERN STATES WHEREAS, news of the end of slavery did not reach the frontier areas of the United States, in particular, the State of Texas and the other Southwestern States, until months after the conclusion of the Civil War, more than 2½ years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863; WHEREAS, on June 19, 1865, Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and the enslaved were free; WHEREAS, African Americans who had been slaves in the Southwest celebrated June 19, commonly known as “Juneteenth Independence Day”, as inspiration and encouragement for future generations; WHEREAS, African Americans from the Southwest have continued the tradition of observing Juneteenth Independence Day for more than 150 years; WHEREAS, Juneteenth Independence Day began as a holiday in the State of Texas and is now celebrated in 46 States and the District of Columbia as a special day of observance in recognition of the emancipation of all slaves in the United States; WHEREAS, Juneteenth Independence Day celebrations have been held to honor African- American freedom while encouraging self-development and respect for all cultures; WHEREAS, the faith and strength of character demonstrated by former slaves and the descendants of former slaves remain an example for all people of the United States, regardless of background, religion, or race; WHEREAS, slavery was not officially abolished until the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States in December 1865; and WHEREAS, over the course of its history, the United States has grown into a symbol of democracy and freedom around the world. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany: (1) designates June 19, 2022, as “Juneteenth Independence Day”; (2) recognizes the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day to the United States; (3) supports the continued nationwide celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day to provide an opportunity for the people of the City of Albany to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the United States; and (4) recognizes that the observance of the end of slavery is part of the history and heritage of the United States. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: John-Raphael Pichardo, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: May 24, 2022 SPONSOR Robinson, Adams, Anane, Clarke, Farrell, Hoey, Keegan, Kimbrough, Johnson, Love, Romero, and Zamer, with President Ellis RESOLUTION NUMBER 62.61.22R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY RECOGNIZING JUNE 19, 2022 AS “JUNETEENTH INDEPENDENCE DAY” IN RECOGNITION OF JUNE 19, 1865, THE DATE ON WHICH NEWS OF THE END OF SLAVERY REACHED THOSE ENSLAVED IN THE SOUTHWESTERN STATES GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Recognizing Juneteenth. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Clarke introduced the following: Resolution Number 63.61.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING ZACHARY SIMPSON TO THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD WHEREAS, pursuant to section 42-376 of the Code of the City of Albany, the Common Council is required to appoint four members to the Public, Education and Government Access Oversight Board; and WHEREAS, Board members serve for three year terms; and WHEREAS, the term of one of these Council-appointed seats has expired; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany hereby reappoints Zachary Simpson to the Public, Education and Government Access Oversight Board for a term that will expire on June 30, 2025. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: May 25, 2022 Sponsor: Council Member Clarke RESOLUTION 63.61.22R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING ZACHARY SIMPSON TO THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This resolution reappoints Zachary Simpson to the PEG Board for a three year term of office to expire on June 30, 2025. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The City Code, at section 42-376 (A), provides that “The PEGAOB shall be composed of 11 voting members, four of whom shall be appointed by the Common Council and two of whom shall be appointed by the Mayor. The term of each member so appointed shall be three years…” Resolutions such as this are the vehicle by which the Council makes such appointments. FISCAL IMPACT None. Council Member Clarke introduced the following: Resolution Number 64.61.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING DONALD HYMAN TO THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD WHEREAS, pursuant to section 42-376 of the Code of the City of Albany, the Common Council is required to appoint four members to the Public, Education and Government Access Oversight Board; and WHEREAS, Board members serve for three year terms; and WHEREAS, the term of one of these Council-appointed seats has expired; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany hereby reappoints Donald Hyman to the Public, Education and Government Access Oversight Board for a term that will expire on June 30, 2025. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: May 25, 2022 Sponsor: Council Member Clarke RESOLUTION 64.61.22R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING DONALD HYMAN TO THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This resolution reappoints Donald Hyman to the PEG Board for a three year term of office to expire on June 30, 2025. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The City Code, at section 42-376 (A), provides that “The PEGAOB shall be composed of 11 voting members, four of whom shall be appointed by the Common Council and two of whom shall be appointed by the Mayor. The term of each member so appointed shall be three years…” Resolutions such as this are the vehicle by which the Council makes such appointments. FISCAL IMPACT None. Council Members Farrell and Kimbrough introduced the following: RESOLUTION 65.61.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDING DISBURSEMENT PLAN PREPARED BY THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDING APPLICATION REVIEW BOARD WHEREAS, the City of Albany received $80,725,433 in funds from the American Rescue Plan Act; and WHEREAS, in section 4 of Ordinance 31.102.21 (As Amended 11/15/2021) [As Amended on the Floor], the Common Council set aside $25,000,000 of such funds to be awarded through an application and review process established in that ordinance section; and WHEREAS, the Common Council established, in that section, the American Rescue Plan Funding Application Review Board (“ARPFARB”), which consists of the Mayor, the City Treasurer, the President of the Common Council, the President Pro Tempore of the Common Council, the Majority Leader of the Common Council, the Commissioner of Administrative Services, and the Corporation Counsel; and WHEREAS, the ARPFARB was tasked by section 4 of Ordinance 31.102.21 (As Amended 11/15/2021) [As Amended on the Floor] with “reviewing, considering, and making determinations as to which applicants should receive” a portion of the $25,000,000 of ARPA funds set aside by section 4 of that Ordinance, as well as with determining the amount of such funds, if any, that should be awarded to applicants; and WHEREAS, section 4 of Ordinance 31.102.21 (As Amended 11/15/2021) [As Amended on the Floor] required the ARPFARB to prepare a disbursement plan which provides to the Common Council “information on the award recipients, the purposes, projects, and activities to be funded" by such awards, and the proposed amount of each such award;” and WHEREAS, the ARPFARB has made its disbursement recommendations; and WHEREAS, such recommendations are reflected in ARPFARB’s disbursement plan, laid out below: Organization Funding Project Description Affordable $300,000 The Affordable Housing Partnership will use ARPA funding to establish an Housing Albany Matched Savings Program combined with financial coaching to help Partnership residents prepare for homeownership, with a particular focus on addressing Albany’s racial wealth gap. The project will prepare more Albany residents to purchase their first home by assisting first time buyers with a comprehensive financial coaching program that includes a small, matched savings program. Albany Center $75,000 The Albany Center Gallery will use ARPA funding to provide stipends for Gallery artists who are Albany residents to support current and new programming to enhance access and exposure to art. Albany $600,000 The Albany Community Land Trust will use ARPA funding to manage the Community renovation of 12 blighted properties and improvements to vacant lots. ARPA Land Trust funding will leverage private funding to address the gap between renovation costs of vacant buildings and their market value to ensure that public investments help create more affordable housing in West Hill. Albany County $282,280 Discover Albany will use ARPA funding to develop a multi-year Halloween Convention and Festival, inspired by Albany's historic Halloween-Dreamland from over a Visitors Bureau century ago, and marketing around “FALL-bany.” The programming, starting in (dba Discover 2023, will feature public art, community events, dramatic tours, and historical Albany) exhibits. Albany County $332,000 The Albany County Historical Association will use ARPA funding to modernize Historical access to and improve the grounds of the Ten Broeck Mansion’s four acres of Association historic gardens and museum spaces, frontage on Livingston Avenue, and improved safety and access parking. This project will also expand the current free art kits programs for Arbor Hill residents and tourists. Albany Housing $748,000 The Albany Housing Authority and Pearl Over Look Corporation will use Authority/Pearl ARPA funding to leverage private and other governmental funding for Over Look Corp Steamboat Square Revitalization Phase 1, the rehabilitation and preservation of 20 Rensselaer Street, to rehabilitate 51 existing apartments, and create 37 new affordable housing apartments targeted to residents earning up to 50% and 70% of Area Median Income. Albany Parking $236,899 The Albany Parking Authority will use ARPA funding to install 17 decorative Authority light poles and enhance lighting at four parking lot locations along Central Avenue (between Henry Johnson Blvd. and Quail St.) and at the Quackenbush parking lot. The project also includes wireless security cameras in partnership with Central Ave BID and the Albany Police Department. Albany Water $500,000 The Albany Water Board will use ARPA funding to expand its existing grant Board program to assist homeowners with the cost of lead service replacement including an emphasis on street-wide lead service replacement in historically redlined neighborhoods and neighborhoods identified as Environmental Justice Communities by NYS DEC. Capital $350,000 Capital Repertory Theatre will use ARPA funding to construct a parking lot on a Repertory long-vacant parcel of land in Arbor Hill. The project will transform a field Theatre strewn with weeds and garbage into a 44-car parking lot, serving more than 35,000 annual patrons while reducing parking congestion for nearby residents and local businesses. It will also serve as winter snow emergency parking for the Arbor Hill neighborhood. Capitalize $1,100,000 Capitalize Albany Corporation will use ARPA funding to leverage existing state Albany and private funding to redevelop an underutilized site on Clinton Avenue (a key Corporation gateway into the Capital Region’s central business district) and transform it into the Clinton Market Collective – a new market concept and proving ground for startup businesses, diverse pop-up retail, installations by local artists, and signature events. Capitalize $1,500,000 Capitalize Albany Corporation, the Downtown Albany BID, and the Central Albany Avenue BID will use ARPA funding to provide small business grants and other Corporation, various avenues of support for small businesses across the City of Albany. Downtown Grants will help enhance resiliency, expansion and diversification, and Albany BID, improvements to physical spaces to regain momentum following the pandemic. and Central Avenue BID CARES of NY, $1,975,266 CARES will use ARPA funding to expand the existing platform of the City’s Inc. Emergency Solutions Grant funding with a new workforce component. The project will improve the existing prevention, rapid rehousing, and emergency housing programs by linking residents to new workforce supports and funds to reduce barriers to entering and remaining in the workforce as well as providing scholarships for job-related training to improve employment opportunities. Central District $265,000 Central Avenue BID will use ARPA funding to leverage private and BID funds Management to develop the second and third floors of the STEAM Garden on Central Association Avenue. Redevelopment of the currently vacant floors will create a space where (Central Avenue businesses can grow, learn, and interact with other businesses in the multi-use, BID) community-based entrepreneurial hub. City of Albany – $2,000,000 The City of Albany will use ARPA funding to support the design, engineering, West Hill purchase of a site, and construction of the West Hill Community Center. The Community West Hill Community Center will offer a safe and walkable space for a variety Center of community needs and amenities and will serve as a connector space for community members seeking access to healthcare, employment, senior, and childcare services. City of Albany – $2,000,000 The City of Albany will use ARPA funding to expand and update the second Hoffman Park floor of the Hoffman Park Recreation Center. Renovations will include Recreation additional community and conference spaces, a teaching kitchen, an expanded Center gym area and parking, and the use of alternative materials for additional daylight and visibility between spaces – all focused on improving and expanding programming and engagement for residents. City of Albany – $400,000 The City of Albany will use ARPA funding to reinvent how the City attracts, Department of engages, and retains employees, focusing on reaching and attracting new and Administrative diverse talent to City government through a "Join Albany" recruiting initiative. Services The program’s primary focus is to recruit City residents and will include improving the City’s “employer brand” to better showcase the City’s mission, values, culture, and personality, with funds used for more robust training initiatives, wellness initiatives, benefits, and team-building exercises. Destroyer Escort $500,000 The Destroyer Escort Historical Museum will use ARPA funding to leverage Historical private and non-profit funding to update the shoreside facilities of USS Slater Museum and Dutch Apple Cruises with new infrastructure that includes a visitor’s center, gift shop, storage, public restrooms, a classroom, and updated safety and security elements. The improvements will help to facilitate programming and provide better connectivity to the Bike Path and the Albany Skyway. Downtown $838,020 The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District will use ARPA funding Albany Business the develop the Capital Wayfinding Program. This program includes installing Improvement new signs and replacing signs that have reached the end of their service life or District are no longer legible. The new, cohesive, appealing, expandable wayfinding signage system will make navigation easier for residents and visitors, connecting users to more destinations within Downtown. The program will also include ambassadors through the Schenectady Works and Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless programs, who will be responsible for greeting patrons, answering questions, and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment. Grand Street $200,000 Grand Street Community Arts will use ARPA funding to leverage additional Community Arts funding sources to renovate the organization's 5,000 square foot basement space Inc. to create year-round multiuse rooms for community meetings, programming, and services. Habitat for $3,790,000 Habitat for Humanity Capital District, in partnership with the Albany County Humanity Land Bank, will use ARPA funding to advance its efforts to develop 100 new Capital District affordable homes located in Qualified Census Tracts (that include the South End, Arbor Hill, and West Hill) and historically redlined neighborhoods in the City of Albany and sell them to qualified, first-time homebuyers. APRA funding will leverage significant private and not-for-profit funding to advance the project’s Phase II and begin Phase III (final phase) efforts quicker than otherwise possible. Historic Albany $50,000 Historic Albany Foundation will use funding to create a new Tool Library in the Foundation West Hill Neighborhood, creating an opportunity for residents to borrow and return items as (and when) needed. The project will focus on supporting homeowners with property maintenance to avoid disrepair that can lead to abandoned properties. Historic Cherry $143,451 Historic Cherry Hill will use ARPA funding to leverage private and Hill philanthropic capital to increase the accessibility for residents of the South End neighborhood. Investments will make the site more usable and physically attractive through paving repairs, tree management, picnic tables, and wheelchair access to the house. Historic Cherry Hill will also partner with Albany County Historical Association and the Underground Railroad Education Center to hire a Marketing and Community Engagement Associate to coordinate the needs of all three museums and organize community programming. In Our Own $500,000 In Our Own Voices will use ARPA funding to purchase and renovate a building Voices to expand its effective, evidence-based programs for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming (LGBTGNC) individuals with a focus on LGBT People of Color (POC), including the addition of a youth drop- in center and transitional/rehousing for youth and transgender individuals. The new site will also provide space for community partners to deliver culturally relevant services. Jewish Family $626,802 Jewish Family Services of Northeastern New York (JFS) will use ARPA Services of funding to expand its programming and establish new supplemental services to Northeastern support aging well and safely for traditionally marginalized, vulnerable older NY adults. This program, “Albany InPlace,” will provide cohesive, in-depth services to traditionally marginalized and vulnerable older adults struggling with the challenges of aging with limited resources – including addressing healthcare navigation and social isolation obstacles. Organization of $40,000 The Albany Rowing Center will use ARPA funding to upgrade the ramps Adirondack connecting the shoreline with the docks at the Corning Preserve boat ramp on Rowers and the Hudson River – better connecting the Albany waterfront and its recreational Scullers, Inc. opportunities to residents and visitors alike. dba Albany Rowing Center Park Playhouse, $250,000 Park Playhouse Inc. will partner with the City of Albany Department of General Inc. Services to use ARPA funding to restore the Washington Park Amphitheatre and continue delivering free theater activities. Updates will prioritize the safety for patrons and passersby. Parsons Child $1,334,961 Parsons Child and Family Center will use ARPA funding to deliver a and Family community-based Wellness Advocate team to work with residents to identify Center and resolve immediate social determinants of health conditions. The culturally competent and trauma-informed team will assist residents in remedying identified needs such as housing, food, and financial insecurities through one- on-one engagement and navigation of government, community, human services, and health services. Pine Hills $50,000 The Pine Hills Neighborhood Association will partner with the City of Albany Neighborhood Department of General Services to use ARPA funding to remove blacktop Association maintenance strips and install permeable weed-blocking surfaces and decorative hardscape, and plant additional trees in targeted sections of the Pines Hills neighborhood composed primarily of rental properties including Quail Street from Madison to Elberon Place and Hudson Avenue from Ontario Street to South Lake Avenue. Refugee $70,000 The Refugee Welcome Corporation will use ARPA funding take full ownership Welcome of its facility and enhance its ability to provide additional services and Corporation programming for residents. Restaurant $125,000 Restaurant Navona will use ARPA funding to leverage federal and private Navona funding to provide restaurant workforce training and certification programs for individuals disconnected from the workforce or who may need additional skills to enter the workforce. Refugee and $104,000 RISSE will use ARPA funding to expand its own Job Assistance program. Immigrant RISSE will provide instruction for basic computer skills and help clients learn Support how to search and apply for jobs. Additionally, RISSE will work with USCRI Services on a series to introduce how to interview, what to wear, tips on scheduling, and (RISSE) work to identify employers able to hire recent refugees and immigrants who live in the City of Albany. South End $1,000,000 The South End Children’s Cafe will use ARPA funding for capital investments Children's Cafe and facility needs to increase the number of children and families it can serve daily. The funding will leverage other state, private, philanthropic, and not-for- profit funds that help expand the program’s capacity and to provide additional wrap-around services. South End $483,321 South End Partners, in collaboration with the Albany County Land Bank Partners LLC Corporation, will use ARPA funding to close the financing gap and support the development of 11 affordable single-family townhomes on 11 vacant parcels of land owned by ACLBC and situated in Qualified Census Tracts that will be marketed to households with income no greater than 80% of the Area Median Income. Trinity Alliance $1,730,000 Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region, Inc. will use ARPA funds to leverage of the Capital other governmental and private funding to make capital investments in its Region Inc structures to enhance the scope, depth, reach, and coordination of its multiple services. The improved physical location will assist in the combined delivery of social and clinical care. Upper $500,000 Upper Washington Avenue Neighborhood Association and Westland Hills Little Washington League will use ARPA funding to work with the City of Albany to develop an Avenue accessible nature trail and enhance youth baseball and softball fields to improve Neighborhood access to and quality of recreational activities for Albany residents. Association (UWANA) & Westland Hills Little League NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany hereby approves the above disbursement plan prepared by the ARPFARB and authorizes that the $25,000,000 of ARPA funds set aside in section 4 of Ordinance 31.102.21 (As Amended 11/15/2021) [As Amended on the Floor] shall be disbursed in accordance with the above disbursement plan. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: May 26, 2022 Sponsors: Farrell & Kimbrough RESOLUTION 65.61.22R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDING DISBURSEMENT PLAN PREPARED BY THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDING APPLICATION REVIEW BOARD GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The City of Albany received $80,725,433 from the federal government through the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”). In its ordinance amending the Mayor’s proposed 2022 budget, Ord. 31.102.21 (As Amended 11/15/2021) [As Amended on the Floor], the Council set aside $25,000,000 of ARPA funds to “be awarded in accordance with the application and review process established” therein, under which entities “interested in obtaining ARPA funds” would have to “apply to the American Rescue Plan Funding Application Review Board (ARPFARB),” established therein. The ARPFARB consisted of the Mayor, Treasurer, Common Council President, Council President Pro Tem, Council Majority Leader, Commissioner of Admin. Services, and Corporation Counsel and was tasked with “reviewing, considering, and making determinations as to which applicants should receive ARPA funds and in what amount such funds should be awarded.” Once finalized, the ARPFARB are required to go before the Council for an up or down vote. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Under section 4 of Ord. 31.102.21 (As Amended 11/15/2021) [As Amended on the Floor], “Prior to the issuance of any funding commitments to any applicant, the Common Council must approve a disbursement plan prepared by the ARPFARB that provides information on the award recipients, the purposes, projects, and activities to be funded by such awards, and the proposed amount of each such award.” This resolution lays out the required information and provides for approval of the ARPFARB disbursement plan, so that funding may be disbursed to the recipients. FISCAL IMPACT This resolution will provide for the disbursement of $25,000,000 in APRA funding. AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL Monday, June 06, 2022 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 1 LOCAL LAWS INTRODUCED 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 2 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 2. Keegan LOCAL LAW E of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 34 (MEETINGS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO AUTHORIZING VIDEOCONFERENCING FOR CITY OF ALBANY PUBLIC BOARDS 3. Hoey LOCAL LAW F 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 *Referred to Public Safety 3 ORDINANCES HELD 1. Anane Ordinance 2.21.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 345 (TREES AND VEGETATION) OF PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY REGARDING PLANTING TREES IN THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment 2. Balarin Ordinance 4.21.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO INCREASING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENT IN NEW DEVELOPMENTS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 3. Balarin Ordinance 7.41.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE PARKING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES *Referred to Planning, Economic Development, and Land Use* 4. Romero Ordinance 9.41.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II (SKATEBOARDS) OF CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE REGULATION OF SKATEBOARDING IN THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to Law, Buildings and Code & Code Enforcement* 5. Flynn Ordinance 11.51.22 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE SALE TO SHWANA ADKISON OF CITY-OWNED LAND BORDERING 24 SWARTSON COURT AND 26 SWARTSON COURT (DARTMOUTH PAPER STREET) *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* 4 6. Clarke Ordinance 12.51.22 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CLOSING OF ANTHONY STREET IN THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AND DEDICATING ANTHONY STREET TO WESTLAND HILLS PARK FOR PARK PURPOSES *Referred to Planning, Economic Development, and Land Use 7. Robinson Ordinance 13.52.22 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE TO THE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF ALBANY OF 56 NORTH LARK STREET (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 65.65-4-1) *Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation 5 RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED 56.61.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY DECLARING SUPPORT FOR THE NEW YORK STATE CLIMATE ACTION COUNCIL SCOPING PLAN 57.61.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY EXPRESSING ITS SUPPORT OF PHASING OUT FOSSIL FUEL COMBUSTION AND ELECTRIFYING BUILDINGS IN NEW YORK STATE 58.61.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF RABBI DONALD P. CASHMAN, D.D., AND HIS 35 YEARS OF DEDICATION TO THE CITY OF ALBANY 59.61.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING JUNE AS LGBTQ PRIDE MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY 60.61.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING JUNE 3, 2022 TO BE NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS DAY AND PROCLAMING JUNE 2022 AS NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY 61.61.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN SUPPORT OF THE INCLUSION OF MULTIMODAL ACCESS TO THE LIVINGSTON AVENUE BRIDGE AND CONNECTION OF THE LIVINGSTON AVENUE BRIDGE TO THE ALBANY SKYWAY 62.61.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY RECOGNIZING JUNE 19, 2022 AS “JUNETEENTH INDEPENDENCE DAY” IN RECOGNITION OF JUNE 19, 1865, THE DATE ON WHICH NEWS OF THE END OF SLAVERY REACHED THOSE ENSLAVED IN THE SOUTHWESTERN STATES 63.61.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING ZACHARY SIMPSON TO THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD 64.61.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING DONALD HYMAN TO THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD 65.61.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDING DISBURSEMENT PLAN AS PREPARED BY THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDING APPLICATION REVIEW BOARD 6 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* 3. Love Resolution 51.52.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIVES AND LEGACY OF ADAM BLAKE, JR. AND CATHERINE BLAKE AND RENAMING STEUBEN STREET IN THEIR HONOR *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment Committee* 4. Hoey Resolution 52.52.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING MATTHEW INGRAM AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD *Referred to Public Safety 5. Hoey Resolution 53.52.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING DR. VENEILYA HARDEN AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD *Referred to Public Safety 6. Hoey Resolution 55.52.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SANTA COPPOLINO PASQUINI AND RENAMING A PORTION OF FOUNTAIN AVENUE IN HER HONOR *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment Committee* 7