1. Meeting Agenda 1.I. June 16, 2025 | Agenda/Active Calendar Documents: 25 AGENDA-ACTIVE CALENDAR 0616.PDF 2. Supporting Legislation Legislation that is being introduced for the first time 2.I. June 16, 2025 | Supporting Legislation Documents: 250616 SUPPORTING LEGISLATION.PDF 2.I.i. June 16, 2025 | Supporting Documents Documents: RESOLUTION 62.62.25R (KIMBROUGH) - 45 LEARNED STREET PARKING LOT LEASE 2025.PDF RESOLUTION 64.62.25R (ZAMER) - 2019 CHAPTER 598.PDF 3. Active Legislation Legislation that was previously introduced and is now being considered by the body 4. Majority Consent (MC) 4.I. June 16, 2025 | Active Legislation Documents: 25616 ACTIVE LEGISLATION.PDF 5. Supporting Document 6. Minutes 7. Written Comment 8. Active Calendar AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL Monday, June 16, 2025 The Common Council meets the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. (note: when Monday falls on a legal holiday or day of special observance, the Council meeting is ordinarily moved to the following Thursday). This meeting will be held remotely and in the Common Council Chambers in City Hall and live streamed on YouTube and Facebook. 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 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting or provided in-person immediately prior to the meeting. Members of the public who wish to provide public comment remotely are asked to submit the public comment request through the public comment form on the Common Council webpage. All comments are subject to FOIL. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@albanycommoncouncil Facebook https://www.facebook.com/albany.commoncouncil ORDER OF BUSINESS: Roll Call Welcome Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Public Hearings Public Comment Period (30 Minutes) Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings Consideration of Local Laws Communications from the Mayor, Department Heads and other City Officials Consideration of Vetoes Presentation of Petitions and Communications Reports of Standing Committees Reports of Ad Hoc Committees Consideration of Ordinances Consideration of Resolutions Additional Public Comment (30 Minutes) Miscellaneous or Unfinished Business Adjournment (Revised 6/6/2025) Page 1 of 12 Albany Common Council Active Calendar Monday, June 16, 2025 The Active Calendar is meant to indicate items which are anticipated to come up for action at the indicated Common Council meeting. Items on a committee agenda prior to the indicated Council meeting are included subject to committee action and recommendation. New items on the agenda for introduction, but which will not be acted upon on the evening of introduction is not included on the Active Calendar. This Calendar does not preclude the addition of items for action by Majority Consent of the Council. Items added by Majority Consent are those which were not available for the agenda within the required deadline but which cannot wait for the subsequent Council meeting for introduction and/or action. Legislation Prime Sponsor Subject Resolutions Introduced Adams A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF ALBANY, 65.62.25R NEW YORK DECLARING THE WEEK OF JUNE 16, 2025 TO BE BLACK RESTAURANT WEEK Resolutions Introduced Anane A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING 66.62.25R JUNE 19, 2025 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 (Revised 6/6/2025) Page 2 of 12 Local Laws Held 1 Johnson Local Law C of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CREATING A PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION *Referred to Public Safety | Discussed: 6/9/2022* 2 Balarin Local Law G of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 4 (HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION), PART 13 (PLANNING BOARD OF CITY OF ALBANY), AND PART 35 (BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REDUCING THE SIZE OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE MEMBERS TO THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION, CITY PLANNING BOARD, AND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use | Discussed: 12/21/2022* 3 Romero Local Law I of 2022 A LOCAL LAW CREATING A COMMUNITY COMMISSION TO STUDY THE ENACTMENT OF REPARATIONS REMEDIES RELATED TO THE SALE OF CANNABIS IN THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to Joint Finance and Human Rights Committee | Discussed: 5/13/2024* 4 Romero Local Law J of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PROHIBITING THE ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM PURCHASING, STOCKPILING, AND USING KINETIC ENERGY MUNITIONS *Referred to Public Safety | Discussed: 9/28/2022* 5 Romero Local Law K of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PROHIBITING THE ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM PURCHASING, STOCKPILING, AND USING CHEMICAL WEAPONS *Referred to Public Safety | Discussed: 9/28/2022* 6 Kimbrough Local Law L of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY WITH REGARD TO THE USE OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS AND KINETIC ENERGY MUNITIONS ON CIVILIAN POPULATIONS *Referred to Public Safety | Discussed: 9/28/2022* 7 Adams Local Law F of 2023 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 4 (RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY PERMIT AND RENTAL DWELLING REGISTRY) OF CHAPTER 231 (HOUSING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REQUIRING SUCH PERMITS FOR SHORT-TERM RENTAL DWELLING UNITS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 4/3/2024* (Revised 6/6/2025) Page 3 of 12 8 Anane Local Law L of 2023 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART II (GENERAL LEGISLATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 337 TO BE ENTITLED “TOBACCO RETAIL LICENSE” *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 9 Farrell Local Law C of 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 133 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE XV (GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS) THERETO AND PROVIDING FOR A COOL ROOF REQUIREMENT *Passed the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee | Discussed: 5/1/2024* 10 Flynn Local Law G of 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTIONS 301 AND 403 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE DEPUTY MAYOR *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 11 Robinson Local Law I of 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 36 (COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO DESIGNATING AN END-OF-TERM DATE FOR COMMISSION MEMBERS *Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights* (Revised 6/6/2025) Page 4 of 12 Ordinances Introduced 1 Flynn Ordinance 8.62.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (REMOVAL OF GARBAGE) OF CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CLARIFYING HOUSEHOLD REFUSE COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT (Revised 6/6/2025) Page 5 of 12 Ordinances Held 1 Farrell Ordinance 16.72.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (BICYCLES AND ALL MOTOR VEHICLES) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE REGULATION OF SKATEBOARDING ON SIDEWALKS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 2 Love Ordinance 19.91.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 21 (COMMON COUNCIL) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ENACTING A SUMMER RECESS IN LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS *Referred to Council Operations & Ethics* 3 Anane Ordinance 49.121.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 3 (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS *Referred to Public Safety* 4 Romero Ordinance 15.41.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V (COMPLETE STREETS) OF CHAPTER 323 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PEDESTRIAN SIGNALIZATION AND PEDESTRIAN INTERVALS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 6/26/2023* 5 Farrell Ordinance 16.42.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V (UNNECESSARY AND UNUSUAL NOISES) OF CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 9/24/2024* 6 Kimbrough Ordinance 26.61.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 48 (EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROTECTIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXPANDING THE SCOPE OF MINORITY AND WOMEN- OWNED AND CONTROLLED BUSINESSES *Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights | Discussed: 5/12/2025* 7 Adams Ordinance 33.82.23 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CITY-OWNED PARCELS AT 34 IRVING STREET (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 76.40-2-10), 38 IRVING STREET (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 76.40-2-9), AND 181 MYRTLE AVENUE (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 76.40-2-37) TO CAPITAL ROOTS, INC. *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation | Discussed: 9/18/2023* 8 Adams Ordinance 35.92.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XIII (PARKING METERS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO RENAMING COLUMBUS DAY TO INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* (Revised 6/6/2025) Page 6 of 12 9 Romero Ordinance 38.101.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XII (VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC CONTROLS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PEDESTRIAN SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 4/3/2024* 10 Flynn Ordinance 4.21.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (REMOVAL OF GARBAGE) CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE FINE STRUCTURE FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE SAID ARTICLE *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 11 Adams Ordinance 8.32.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ALLOWING MORE EMPLOYEE RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 12 Romero Ordinance 14.51.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 10 (BOARD OF CONTRACT AND SUPPLY) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY TO REQUIRE PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS IN THE CITY OF ALBANY FOR CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 13 Romero Ordinance 15.51.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 62 (LABOR) OF PART I (ADMINISTRATIVE LEGISLATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PROHIBITING UNJUST TERMINATIONS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 14 Flynn Ordinance 17.53.24 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING PART 3 (CABARETS) OF CHAPTER 111 (AMUSEMENTS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY [PENDING AMENDMENT] *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use | Discussed: 11/19/2024* 15 Farrell Ordinance 18.61.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CREATING A PILOT PROGRAM FOR STREET PERFORMERS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 9/24/2024* 16 Romero Ordinance 20.62.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 357-74 (“ESTABLISHMENT OF A RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT SYSTEM”) OF CHAPTER 359 (“VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO MODIFYING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT SYSTEM *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* (Revised 6/6/2025) Page 7 of 12 17 Frederick Ordinance 21.71.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II (TRAFFIC REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO TRUCK PARKING RESTRICTIONS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 18 Keegan Ordinance 22.72.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IX (PROHIBITION AGAINST CERTAIN FORMS OF AGGRESSIVE SOLICITATION) OF CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXPANDING THE DEFINITIONS OF AGGRESSIVE SOLICITATION *Referred to Public Safety | Discussed: 1/28/2025* 19 Anane Ordinance 23.81.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ADDING SINGLE-, TWO-, AND THREE- UNIT DETACHED DWELLINGS AS PERMITTED USES IN THE MU-CI ZONING DISTRICT *Passed the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee | Discussed: 10/28/2024* 20 Farrell Ordinance 25.82.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XXI (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* 21 Anane Ordinance 68.121.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PERMITTING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS *Passed the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee | Discussed: 6/4/2025* 22 Conti Ordinance 1.22.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VIII (RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT SYSTEM) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO DESIGNATING PERMIT PARKING ONLY SPACES IN KNOX ALLEY *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* 23 Balarin Ordinance 2.41.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 38 (PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD [PEGAOB]) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD *Referred to PEG Ad Hoc* 24 Conti Ordinance 3.41.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 3 (CABARETS) OF CHAPTER 111 (AMUSEMENTS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO UPDATING THE CITY'S ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING PROVISIONS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* (Revised 6/6/2025) Page 8 of 12 25 Frederick Ordinance 4.41.25 (MC) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE GRANT OF AN EASMENT OVER A PORTION OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 5 MILL ROAD (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 75.00-2-8) TO EASTERN GAS TRANSMISSION AND STORAGE, INC. FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF AN EXISTING PIPELINE AT THE PROPERTY *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* 26 Conti Ordinance 5.52.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OR PARKING OF CERTAIN HEAVY COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ON A PORTION OF MADISON AVENUE *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 27 Johnson Ordinance 6.61.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THE ASH GROVE PLACE COMMON ALLEY (TAX MAP PARCEL No. 76.49-3-57) TO THE COMMUNITY BUILDERS, INC. *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* 28 Frederick Ordinance 7.61.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $9,468,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $9,468,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (CITY- WIDE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS) *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* (Revised 6/6/2025) Page 9 of 12 Resolutions Introduced 1 Kimbrough Resolution 62.62.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY TO LEASE A PORTION OF 45 LEARNED STREET FROM LEARNED STREET PROPERTIES, LLC 2 Farrell Resolution 63.62.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ADOPTING THE 2025 ALBANY COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE 3 Zamer Resolution 64.62.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING RETROACTIVE REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN PARCELS OWNED BY CONGREGATION OHAV SHALOM 4 Adams *Under Consideration* Resolution 65.62.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF ALBANY, NEW YORK DECLARING THE WEEK OF JUNE 16, 2025 TO BE BLACK RESTAURANT WEEK 5 Anane *Under Consideration* Resolution 66.62.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING JUNE 19, 2025 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 (Revised 6/6/2025) Page 10 of 12 Resolutions Held 1 Hoey Resolution 14.21.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL EXPRESSING ITS DESIRE TO CREATE A BIKE/WALKING TRAIL ALONG THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY *Referred to Parks, Recreation & Family Services* 2 Clarke Resolution 9.21.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE OF BEVERLY BARDEQUEZ AND RENAMING A PORTION OF RAPP ROAD IN HER HONOR *Passed the General Services, Health & Environment Committee | Discussed: 2/15/2023* 3 Adams Resolution 95.92.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING THE SECOND MONDAY IN OCTOBER OF EACH YEAR AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY IN ALBANY *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 4 Love Resolution 9.12.24R (MC) A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING INCREASED VIOLENCE IN THE CITY OF ALBANY AND REAFFIRMING THE COUNCIL’S COMMITMENT TO A PERMANENT END TO VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES *Referred to Public Safety | Discussed: 2/13/2024* 5 Frederick Resolution 82.81.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING A TRANSFER OF BUDGETED FUNDS AND A CHANGE IN THE AUTHORIZED POSITIONS INCLUDED IN THE 2024 CITY BUDGET, WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY RATE OR SALARY TOTAL *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/23/2024* 6 Robinson Resolution 86.81.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING RICHARD CONTI AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS *Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights* 7 Adams Resolution 15.32.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION TO PLACE PROPERTY OWNED BY PRAISE TABERNACLE CHURCH OF GOD ON THE EXEMPT PORTIONS OF THE 2021, 2022, AND 2023 ASSESSMENT ROLLS AND TO EXEMPT SUCH PROPERTY FROM TAXES BASED ON THOSE ROLLS *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* 8 Clarke Resolution 43.52.25R (MC) A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING MAY 5TH THROUGH 9TH AS 2025 NATIONAL AIR QUALITY AWARENESS WEEK 9 Keegan Resolution 50.52.25R (MC) A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DESIGNATING JULY AS DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH (Revised 6/6/2025) Page 11 of 12 10 Frederick Resolution 57.61.25R A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF WILLIAM O. LAW AND RENAMING GARLAND COURT IN HIS HONOR *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment* 11 Balarin Resolution 59.61.25R A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SHIREY ARCHIE, JR. AND RENAMING A PORTION OF WATERVLIET AVE IN HIS HONOR *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment* (Revised 6/6/2025) Page 12 of 12 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY SUPPORT LEGISLATION JUNE 16, 2025 ORDINANCES 8.62.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (REMOVAL OF GARBAGE) OF CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CLARIFYING HOUSEHOLD REFUSE COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT RESOLUTIONS 62.62.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY TO LEASE A PORTION OF 45 LEARNED STREET FROM LEARNED STREET PROPERTIES, LLC 63.62.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ADOPTING THE 2025 ALBANY COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 64.62.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING RETROACTIVE REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN PARCELS OWNED BY CONGREGATION OHAV SHALOM 65.62.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF ALBANY, NEW YORK DECLARING THE WEEK OF JUNE 16, 2025 TO BE BLACK RESTAURANT WEEK 66.62.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING JUNE 19, 2025 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 Council Members Flynn and Zamer introduced the following: ORDINANCE 8.62.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (REMOVAL OF GARBAGE) OF CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CLARIFYING HOUSEHOLD REFUSE COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Subsections (B) and (C) of section 313-4 (Preparation and placement of household refuse for collection) of Article 1 (Removal of Garbage) of Chapter 313 (Solid Waste) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: B. Other trash and rubbish. 1. All other small trash and rubbish is to be either bagged or tied in plastic bags as aforesaid. 2. Grass, leaves and other yard waste and debris shall be placed in biodegradable paper bags approved for such use and/or made available by the City of Albany and placed at curbside for collection in accordance with § 313-5. Biodegradable bags must not contain, trash, plastic, stones, bricks or the like, and must be manageable by one person. 3. Tree trimmings shall be tied in bundles not exceeding four feet in length and shall be manageable by one person. C. Bulky rubbish. Special arrangements must be made with the Department of General Services for the collection of large items such as household appliances (stoves or refrigerators), overstuffed furniture, wrapped mattresses, bedsprings wrapped boxsprings, and the like. 1. All mattresses and boxsprings must be bagged in heavy-duty plastic bags or hypoallergenic matters cover at least 0.8 mm thick. All plastic bags and coverings should be taped with duct or box tape so there are no openings. Section 2. Subsection (E) of section 313-4 (Preparation and placement of household refuse for collection) of Article I (Removal of Garbage) of Chapter 313 (Solid Waste) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: E. Building materials. There will be no collection of waste building materials, large amounts of concrete, felled trees and the like, with the following exceptions. Residential construction debris shall be collected in accordance with the following standards: Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. 1. The debris must be neatly contained in a box(es), bag(s), metal or plastic can(s) and or tied in a bundle(s), all of which must be reasonably manageable for one laborer to move from the curbside to a refuse collection vehicle. All safety hazards must be eliminated prior to placement for collection. 2. Loading the debris into collection vehicles shall take two laborers, bearing a reasonable amount of debris, no more than four trips between the debris pile(s) and a refuse collection vehicle. 3. The debris shall be placed curbside of the premise no more than two times per mont on the scheduled collection day for said premise. Section 3. Subsection (G) of section 313-4 (Preparation and placement of household refuse for collection) of Article I (Removal of Garbage) of Chapter 313 (Solid Waste) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: 3. Disposal of furnishings, bedding, clothing or other infested materials. 1. The term “infestation” shall mean any material infested with bedbugs, rodents or other insects considered a threat to public health and safety. 2. All mattresses, boxsprings, and bedding must be bagged in heavy-duty plastic bags or hypoallergenic mattress cover at least 0.8 mm thick, regardless of whether they are infested or not. All plastic bags and coverings should be taped with duct or box tape so there are no openings. 3. No person shall place, discard or dispose of any bedding, furniture, mattresses, clothing or other material with infestation on the public way, or in a refuse container or dumpster located on the public way, for curbside pickup, except when totally enclosed in a heavy-duty plastic bag or hypoallergenic mattress cover at least 0.8 mm thick and labeled as being infested. All plastic bags and coverings should be taped with duct or box tape so there are no openings. 4. No furnishing, bedding, clothing or other infested material shall be recycled. 5. The Commissioner of General Services shall ensure that personnel engaged in curbside collection under this article are trained in handling infested materials and that the proper equipment is available therefor and shall further ensure that City vehicles are pest free. Section 4. Subsection (A) of section 313-7 (Penalties for offenses) of Article I (Removal of Garbage) of chapter 313 (Solid Waste) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: A. Any person, firm, partnership, corporation or other entity who or which shall knowingly and willingly violate or assist in the violation of the provisions of this article, or who or Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. which fails to comply with a lawful directive from the Commissioner of General Services concerning the provisions of this article, shall be guilty of a violation and subject to a fine not to exceed $325, imprisonment, or both, $1,000 for each such offense together with any and all costs of the Department of General Services in correcting or abating said violation, including all associated court costs. Section 5. Subsection (C) of section 313-51.1 (Responsibility of property owners; action by City; costs of abatement; hearing) of Article VA (Notice of Violation) of Chapter 313 (Solid Waste) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: C. Notice. 1. All notices issued hereunder to restrain or correct any violation or to enforce compliance with any provision or requirement of Articles IV and/or V may be served by: a. Delivering to and leaving a copy of the same with any person or persons owning, occupying, otherwise in control or who may be liable under any of the several provisions of such Articles IV and/or V; (b) By registered or certified mail to the most current address on file in the Rental Dwelling Registry under § 231-143 of this Code, if any; or in the City with the Department of Assessment and Taxation; or (c) If none is on file, to the most current address on file in the City Department of Assessment and Taxation; or (d) (c) If such person or persons cannot be served by any of the aforesaid methods, after diligent search shall have been made for such person or persons, then such notice may be served by posting the same in a conspicuous place upon the premises where such violation is alleged to exist, or to which such notice may refer, which shall be equivalent to personal service of said notice upon all parties for whom such search shall have been made; or (e) (d) By any other method of service authorized pursuant to Article 3 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules Section 6. Subsection (H) of section 313-51.1 (Responsibility of property owners; action by City; costs of abatement; hearing) of Article VA (Notice of Violation) of Chapter 313 (Solid Waste) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: H. Penalties for offenses. Any person who engages in unlawful conduct as defined in this article shall be punishable by a fine of $100 for the first offense. The fine for any second Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. such offense shall be $250, and the fine for each subsequent offense shall increase by $250, but may not exceed $1,000. Section 7. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 6TH DAY OF JUNE, 2025 ______________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Alyssa Kamara, Junior Policy Analyst Brett Williams, Esq., Deputy Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: June 6, 2025 Sponsors: Council Members Flynn and Zamer ORDINANCE 8.62.25 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (REMOVAL OF GARBAGE) OF CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CLARIFYING HOUSEHOLD REFUSE COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This ordinance clarifies, expands, and reworks several aspects of the City Code related to the collection of Solid Waste by the Department of General Services. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW This ordinance, among other things, expands previously-enacted requirements regarding what can and cannot be placed for curbside collection, the manner in which materials can be placed at the curb (especially regarding bedding), requires the elimination of safety hazards from refuse placed at the curb, designates Department of Assessment records as the sole source for address records, and amends the fine structure for violations. FISCAL IMPACT Amendments to the fine structure for violations increase fines against repeat offenders. Council Member Kimbrough introduced the following: RESOLUTION 62.62.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY TO LEASE A PORTION OF 45 LEARNED STREET FROM LEARNED STREET PROPERTIES, LLC WHEREAS, the Albany Parking Authority (“APA”) wishes to enter into a lease agreement with Learned Street Properties, LLC, whereby APA would lease a portion of 45 Learned Street from Learned Street Properties, LLC; WHEREAS, APA intends to use the leased premises as a public parking lot; and WHEREAS, pursuant to its enabling legislation, APA needs approval from the City of Albany, expressed by Common Council resolution, in order to enter into leases of real property; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany authorizes the Albany Parking Authority to enter into a lease with Learned Street Properties, LLC regarding 45 Learned Street in the City of Albany, pursuant to which APA will operate the leased premises as a public parking lot. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Deputy Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: June 5, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Kimbrough RESOLUTION 62.62.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY TO LEASE A PORTION OF 45 LEARNED STREET FROM LEARNED STREET PROPERTIES, LLC GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Albany Parking Authority wishes to enter into a lease agreement with Learned Street Properties, LLC, the owner of 45 Learned Street, so that APA may use a 0.9 acre portion of the premises as a public parking lot (and only as a public parking lot). A copy of the proposed lease is included herewith. The lease term is one year, but APA has the option to renew the lease for two further five-year terms. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW APA’s enabling legislation limits its ability to own or lease property; the City must authorize it to enter into leases such as the one contemplated here. This consent is expressed by Common Council resolution. FISCAL IMPACT APA, whose budget and finances are generally separate from those of the City itself, will pay Learned Street Properties a monthly rent of $2,500, pursuant to the terms of the lease. Council Member Farrell introduced the following: RESOLUTION 63.62.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ADOPTING THE 2025 ALBANY COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE WHEREAS, the Common Council recognizes the threat that natural hazards pose to people and property within the City of Albany; and WHEREAS, the County of Albany has prepared a multi-hazard mitigation plan, known as the 2025 Albany County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (“the Plan”) in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000; and WHEREAS, the Plan identifies mitigation goals and actions to reduce or eliminate long- term risk to people and property in, among other localities in the County, the City of Albany, from the impacts of future hazards and disasters; and WHEREAS, adoption by the Common Council demonstrates the City of Albany’s commitment to hazard mitigation and achieving the goals outlined in the Plan; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany hereby adopts the 2025 Albany County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Deputy Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: June 5, 2025 Sponsor: Farrell RESOLUTION 63.62.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ADOPTING THE 2025 ALBANY COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The City of Albany has worked with the County of Albany to identify various hazards the City faces, as well as actions to mitigate those hazards, as part of the 2025 update to the County’s Risk Mitigation Plan. Documents related to this update, as relevant to the City, are included herewith. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW In order to receive funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the City needs to confirm that it has signed on to the County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. This confirmation is accomplished by Common Council resolution. FISCAL IMPACT Passage of this resolution adopting the County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan is one requirement for the City to obtain FEMA funds related thereto. Council Member Zamer introduced the following: RESOLUTION 64.62.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING RETROACTIVE REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN PARCELS OWNED BY CONGREGATION OHAV SHALOM WHEREAS, Congregation Ohav Shalom owns the following properties in the City of Albany: Street Address Tax Map Parcel Number 130 Buckingham Drive 64.62-4-60 115 Krumkill Road 64.69-3-8 and 64.62-1-59 135 Krumkill Road 64.69-4-3 139 Krumkill Road 64.69-44-4 143 Krumkill Road 64.69-4-5 145 Krumkill Road 64.69-4-6 Rear 115 Krumkill Road 64.69-3-10 3 Westbrook Street 64.69-3-5 5 Westbrook Street 64.69-3-4 7 Westbrook Street 64.69-3-3 4 Westbrook Street 64.69-4-2 and; WHEREAS, although such properties would have been entitled to exemptions from real property taxation on the City of Albany’s 2018 assessment roll pursuant to RPTL § 420-a, no exemption applications were filed for the properties and so they were placed on the non-exempt portion of the City’s 2018 assessment roll; and WHEREAS, in Chapter 598 of the Laws of 2019, the State of New York authorized the Commissioner of Assessment and Taxation of the City of Albany to “accept from Congregation Ohav Shalom an application for exemption from real property taxes pursuant to section 420-a of the real property tax law for the 2018 assessment roll” for the above-referenced parcels; and WHEREAS, L. 2019, Ch. 598 goes to say that if the Assessor accepts such application, the Assessor may, “upon the approval of the common council of the City of Albany … grant exemption from all taxation and make appropriate corrections to the subject roll;” and WHEREAS, Congregation Ohav Shalom has made, and the Assessor has accepted an application as authorized by L. 2019, Ch. 598; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Chapter 598 of the Laws of 2019 and section 420-a of the Real Property Tax Law, the Common Council of the City of Albany approves the Commissioner of Assessment and Taxation of the City of Albany to retroactively exempt from real property taxes based on the City’s 2018 assessment those parcels owned by Congregation Ohav Shalom as described above. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Deputy Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: June 6, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Zamer RESOLUTION 64.62.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING RETROACTIVE REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN PARCELS OWNED BY CONGREGATION OHAV SHALOM GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Although Congregation Ohav Shalom could have enjoyed property tax exemptions for it properties on the City of Albany’s 2018 assessment roll pursuant to RPTL § 420-a, the required annual applications for such exemptions were not submitted. As such, the properties were placed on the non-exempt portion of the roll and taxed accordingly. In 2019, the state legislature passed, and the Governor Cuomo signed, Chapter 598 of the Laws of 2019, which allowed Congregation Ohav Shalom to retroactively apply for the exemptions which it ought to have had in the first place, and for the Assessor to make the appropriate corrections to the roll. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Pursuant to state law, the Common Council needs to indicate its approval before the Assessor, having received and been satisfied by Ohav Shalom’s exemption applications, can place the properties on the exempt portion of the 2018 roll. This approval is indicated by Common Council resolution. FISCAL IMPACT Congregation Ohav Shalom may be entitled to refunds of any taxes they paid based on the City’s 2018 assessment roll for the subject parcels. Council Members Adams, Anane, Balarin, Clarke, Conti, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Johnson, Keegan, Kimbrough, Love, Robinson, and Zamer introduced the following: RESOLUTION 65.62.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF ALBANY, NEW YORK DECLARING THE WEEK OF JUNE 16, 2025 TO BE BLACK RESTAURANT WEEK WHEREAS, the City of Albany recognizes the vital contributions made by the Black community in shaping the cultural, social, and economic fabric of our city; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany acknowledges the significance of promoting diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunities for all residents; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany recognizes the rich culinary heritage and outstanding culinary achievements of Black-owned restaurants within our community; and WHEREAS, Black Restaurant Week is a nationwide initiative that celebrates and highlights the diverse flavors, unique cuisines, and entrepreneurial spirit of Black chefs, restaurateurs, and food industry professionals; and WHEREAS, Black Restaurant Week serves as an opportunity to showcase the talent, creativity, and cultural contributions of Albany's Black culinary community, while also driving economic growth and enhancing the visibility of these establishments; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany wishes to support and promote the growth and success of Black-owned restaurants, fostering an environment that encourages the establishment and sustainability of these businesses; and WHEREAS, there are twenty-two exceptional business participating in 518 Black Restaurant Week this year, twelve of which are located in the City of Albany; and WHEREAS, Black Restaurant Week takes place during the week of Juneteenth, holding particular significance as it celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of Albany, New York hereby declares the time between June 16th, 2025 and June 22nd, 2025 to be "518 Black Restaurant Week" in the City of Albany; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council encourages all residents, visitors, businesses, and institutions in Albany to actively participate in and support Black Restaurant Week, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culinary landscape that celebrates the diverse heritage and contributions of Black-owned restaurants. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Jake Eisland, Research Counsel Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: June 6, 2025 SPONSOR: Council Member Adams RESOLUTION NUMBER 65.62.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF ALBANY, NEW YORK DECLARING THE WEEK OF JUNE 16, 2025 TO BE BLACK RESTAURANT WEEK GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To recognize and celebrate Black Restaurant Week in Albany. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Members Anane, Adams, Kimbrough, Johnson, Love, Robinson, Balarin, Clarke, Conti, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Keegan, and Zamer, with the support of Council President Ellis, introduced the following: RESOLUTION 66.62.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING JUNE 19, 2025 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 – about 2½ years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863; and 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; and 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; and WHEREAS, African Americans from the Southwest have continued the tradition of observing Juneteenth Independence Day for more than 150 years; and WHEREAS, Juneteenth Independence Day began as a holiday in the State of Texas and is now recognized in all 50 states and the District of Columbia as a holiday or special day of observance in recognition of the emancipation of all slaves in the United States; and WHEREAS, Juneteenth Independence Day celebrations have been held to honor African- American freedom while encouraging self-development and respect for all cultures; and 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; and 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; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany: (1) designates June 19, 2025, 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: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Jake Eisland, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: June 6, 2025 Sponsors: Council Member Anane RESOLUTION 66.62.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING JUNE 19, 2025 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. LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY AND LEARNED STREET PROPERTIES LLC. By this agreement made and entered into on the ____ day of______________, 2025 (“Effective Date”), between Learned Street Properties LLC, a New York Limited Liability Company with its principal place of business being 45 Learned Street, Albany, State of New York, herein referred to as "Lessor" or "Landlord", and the Albany Parking Authority, a New York Municipal Authority with offices at 25 Orange St, Albany, State of New York, herein referred to as "Tenant" or "Lessee", lessor leases to lessee a portion of the premises described as follows: A portion of 45 Learned Street, Albany NY, being a 0.9 acre portion of parcel number 65.20-1-12.1, the leased land being a parking lot with road frontage on both Learned Street and North Ferry Street(“Premise”). Further depicted in Schedule A. beginning on Effective Date and run for One (1) year (“Lease Term”), subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein. The Albany Parking Authority Shall have the option to extend the Lease Term with Two (2) five (5) year extensions of the lease upon written notice Thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the term. SECTION ONE: RENT Lessee agrees to pay, without demand, to Lessor as rent for the demised Premise Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars per month ($2,500.00). The Rent shall be due within Thirty Days of invoicing by the Lessor. SECTION TWO: SECURITY DEPOSIT The Lessee is not required to pay a security deposit. SECTION THREE: USE OF PREMISES The demised premises shall be used and occupied by the Lessee solely to operate a public parking lot and for no other purpose whatsoever without written consent of the lessor. Lessee will not use or permit, or suffer the use of, the leased premises for any other business or purpose or any purpose contrary to law or rules and regulations of any public authority or in any manner considered or deemed extra hazardous on account of fire or otherwise nor in any manner so as to increase the costs of any insurance maintained by the lessor. At all times, the demised premises shall be used in a manner consistent with local code, rule, regulation and ordinance. In the event the demised premises, or any activity conducted within or around the demised premises are deemed to be in violation of any code, rule, regulation and ordinance that renders the Lessee's operation of business impossible, other than because of improvements or other acts of the Lessee, this lease may be terminated upon a minimum of thirty (30) days written notice to the Lessor by the Lessee. If such violations of code, regulation, rule or ordinance is due either to a change in use of the demised premises by the Lessee at any time subsequent to the execution of this lease, irrespective of how minor, or due to the acts, omissions to act or improvements of the Lessee, then Lessee is solely responsible and shall bring the demised premises, including the property upon which it sits into compliance. SECTION FOUR: CONDITION OF PREMISES Lessee stipulates that it has examined the demised premises, including the grounds and all buildings and improvements, and that they are, at the time of this lease, in good order, repair, and a safe clean, and tenantable condition, and lessee accepts such premises as it finds them and shall make all necessary repairs with their own funds so as to make the premises comply with such conditions as lessee desires. SECTION FIVE: ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING Without the prior written consent of lessor, lessee shall not assign this lease, or sublet or grant any concession or license to use the premises or any part thereof. A consent by lessor to one assignment, subletting concession, or license, shall not be deemed to be a consent to any subsequent assignment, subletting concession or license. An assignment, subletting, concession, or licensing, without the prior written consent of lessor, or an assignment or subletting by operation of law, shall be void and shall, at lessor's option, terminate this lease. SECTION SIX: ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS Lessee shall be permitted to make alterations to the lot on the demised premises or construct any building or make other improvements on the demised premises. All alterations, changes and improvements built, constructed, or placed on the demised premises by lessee, with the exception of fixtures removable without damage to the premises and movable personal property, shall, unless otherwise provided by written agreement between the lessor and lessee, be the property of lessor and remain on the demised premises at the expiration of the lease, however if the lease is terminated prior to its full term, the lessor agrees to pay the lessee for the value of any and all improvements made to the property. Any items easily removed from the premises shall stay the property of the lessee and shall be the lessee’s responsibility to remove said items at the end of this lease. Fixtures shall become the property of the lessor at the end of the full term of this lease. SECTION SEVEN: DAMAGE TO PREMISES The lessee hereby assumes liability for any and all damages to the demised premises by fire or other casualty and agrees that the proceeds of any insurance coverage shall be immediately applied to the prompt and total repair of said premises and there shall be no abatement of rent due to the fact that the leased premises may have been rendered untenantable by such fire or other casualty. However, Lessee shall not be required to pay rent if the leased premises become untenable and not useful for the Lessee’s purpose due to actions taken by parties other than the Lessee including third parties. SECTION EIGHT: UTILITIES, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND TAXES Maintenance shall be what is customary for the area and include but not limited to mowing grass, snow removal and parking lot maintenance (including parking lines, seal coating, blacktop surfacing, etc) to be the responsibility of the lessee. Lessor shall be responsible for any tax liabilities. Lessee shall be responsible for all repairs, alterations, replacements or maintenance of the leased property Lessee shall be responsible for arranging for the obtaining and the paying of any and all heat, electric, water, sewer, gas, oil and other utilities or any other services required, used or consumed on the premises. SECTION NINE: RIGHT OF INSPECTION AND RE-ENTRY Lessee shall, in the event of an emergency, including but not limited to, fire, police or sudden event, provide for unencumbered and immediate access to the Lessor and/or Lessor's agents, without notice. SECTION TEN: SUBORDINATION OF LEASE This lease and lessee's leasehold interest hereunder are and shall be subject, subordinate, and inferior to any liens or encumbrances now or hereafter placed on the demised premises by lessor, all advances made under any such liens or encumbrances, the interest payable on any such liens or encumbrances, and any and all renewals or extensions of such liens or encumbrances. SECTION ELEVEN: HOLDOVER BY LESSEE Should lessee remain in possession of the demised premises with the consent of lessor after the natural expiration of this lease, a new tenancy from month to month shall be created between lessor and lessee which shall be subject to all the terms and conditions hereof. SECTION TWELVE: SURRENDER OF PREMISES At the expiration of the lease term, Lessee shall quit and surrender the premises hereby demised in as good state and condition as they were at the commencement of this lease, reasonable use and wear thereof and damages by the elements excepted. SECTION THIRTEEN: GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS The lessee shall, at its own cost and expense, abide by all local laws, county laws, state laws, and federal laws as they affect the use of the leased premises. Laws, as used in this paragraph, shall include all regulations of administrative agencies. The lessee will not engage in any activity that violates any local laws, including but not limited to, zoning local laws, noise local laws, occupancy local laws, rules of the Fire Marshall, local building codes and any other local law or ordinance that is in effect at any time during the lease term of the leased premises. SECTION FOURTEEN: DEFAULT In the event that the Lessor defaults or becomes unable to lease the property prior to the lease term, the Lessor shall owe the Lessee damages in the amount of the value of the improvements made to the property by the Lessee. In the event that the Lessee shall default it shall surrender the property to the Lessor. In the event that Lessee does not pay rent this will be considered a default if it persists for a period of thirty day after becoming due. SECTION FIFTEEN: INDEMNIFICATION - LIABILITIES AND LOSSES Lessee and Lessor agree to indemnify and hold harmless each other from any and all claims that arise out of or are connected with the day-to-day operations of either party. This section applies to partners, employees, agents, or representatives of the respective parties. This shall apply to all conduct other than gross negligence or intentional misconduct. This provision shall survive the termination of this lease agreement provided that the damage, injury, or death occurred prior to the termination of the lease. SECTION SIXTEEN: INSURANCE As additional rental for the demised premises, lessee shall insure and keep insured the property of lessor covered by this lease with insurance coverage and amounts acceptable to lessor, in the amounts of at least one million/two million dollars in a general liability insurance and shall procure, pay for, deliver to, and name the lessor as additional insureds, the policies of insurance covering all liability or damages in the Demised premises and other portions of the property in the sole control or use of lessee. The Lessee shall maintain all insurance necessary to indemnify fully the lessor. The policies shall name the lessor, any person, firm or corporations designated by the lessor, and the Lessee as insured, and shall contain a clause that the insurer will not cancel or change the policy without first giving the lessor thirty (30) days prior, written notice. Lessee shall renew all policies of insurance that lessee is required to procure and maintain under the provisions of this lease when renewal is required, and at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the policies, lessee shall furnish to lessor. Lessee shall provide Lessor with the renewal policy, a copy thereof, or a certificate as evidence of the renewal of the insurance policies hereunder. All binders, policies, or certificates shall provide for thirty (30) days notice from insurers to lessor of any cancellation or amendment to any of the insurance policies, where a notice requirement of this nature is acceptable to insurer. SECTION SEVENTEEN: MISCELLANEOUS (A) Binding Effect: This lease and the covenants and conditions hereof apply to and bind the heirs, legal representatives, and assigns of the parties hereto, and all covenants are to be construed as conditions of this lease. (B) New York Law: This lease shall be governed under the laws of the State of New York and any action commenced pursuant to this lease agreement shall be commenced in a court of competent jurisdiction located in Albany County, New York. (C) Entire Agreement: This lease sets forth the entire agreement between the parties hereto and the lessor and the Lessee agree there are no covenants, promises, agreements, conditions and understandings between them other than as set forth herein. Except as otherwise provided herein, no subsequent alteration, amendment, change or addition to this lease shall be binding upon the lessor or Lessee unless reduced to writing and signed by each of them. (D) Partial invalidity: If any term, condition or covenant of this lease or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this lease, or the application of such term, condition or covenant to persons or circumstances other than those to which it is held unenforceable or invalid, shall not be affected thereby, and each term, condition, covenant and condition of this lease shall be valid, and be enforced, to the fullest extent permitted by law. (E) Force Majeure: the Parties shall not be liable or responsible for any non-performance or delay in performance resulting from strikes, riots, acts of God or nature, shortages of labor or materials, theft, fire, public enemy, injunction, insurrection, court order, requisition of any governmental body or authority, war, pandemic, any applicable laws or any other causes of any kind whatsoever which are beyond the reasonable control of the affected party and such delay in performance by each such affected Party shall be excused. In witness whereof, the parties hereto have duly executed this lease the ______ day of ________________, 2025. Albany Parking Authority _______________________________ Sean Palladino, Executive Director Learned Street Properties LLC _______________________________ STATE OF NEW YORK: COUNTY OF ALBANY ss.: On the ____ day of _________ in the year 2025 before me, personally came Sean Palladino to me known to be the individual who executed the foregoing instrument, and who, being duly sworn by me did say that he/she/they is the Executive Director of the Albany Parking Authority, and that he/she/they has the authority to sign same, and acknowledged that he/she/they executed the same on behalf of the Albany Parking Authority pursuant to the authority vested in them. ________________________________ Notary Public, State of New York STATE OF NEW YORK: COUNTY OF ALBANY ss.: On the ____ day of _________ in the year 2025 before me, personally came _______________ to me known to be the individual who executed the foregoing instrument, and who, being duly sworn by me did say that he/she/they is the _______________________________, and that he/she/they has the authority to sign same, and acknowledged that he/she/they executed the same on behalf of the Learned Street Properties LLC. pursuant to the authority vested in them. ________________________________ Notary Public, State of New York SCHEDULE A Legislative Information - LBDC http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/navigate.cgi?NVDTO: LAWS OF NEW YORK, 2019 CHAPTER 598 AN ACT authorizing the assessor of the city of Albany to accept from Congregation Ohav Shalom an application for exemption from real prop- erty taxes pursuant to section 420-a of the real property tax law Became a law December 6, 2019, with the approval of the Governor. Passed by a majority vote, three-fifths being present. The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: Section 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the assessor of the city of Albany is hereby authorized to accept from Congregation Ohav Shalom an application for exemption from real property taxes pursuant to section 420-a of the real property tax law for the 2018 assessment rolls for the parcel located in the city of Albany at 130 Buckingham Drive, otherwise known as Albany county tax map section 64.62, block 4, lot 60; 115 Krumkill Road, otherwise known as Albany county tax map section 64.69, block 3, lot 8; 135 Krumkill Road, other- wise known as Albany county tax map section 64.69, block 4, lot 3; 139 Krumkill Road, otherwise known as Albany county tax map section 64.69, block 4, lot 4; 143 Krumkill Road, otherwise known as Albany county tax map section 64.69, block 4, lot 5; 145 Krumkill Road, otherwise known as Albany county tax map section 64.69, block 4, lot 6; 115 Krumkill Road, otherwise known as Albany county tax map section 64.62, block 1, lot 59; REAR 115 Krumkill Road, otherwise known as Albany county tax map section 64.69, block 3, lot 10; 3 Westbrook Street, otherwise known as Albany county tax map section 64.69, block 3, lot 5; 5 Westbrook Street, other- wise known as Albany county tax map section 64.69, block 3, lot 4; 7 Westbrook Street, otherwise known as Albany county tax map section 64.69, block 3, lot 3; 4 Westbrook Street, otherwise known as Albany county tax map section 64.69, block 4, lot 2. If accepted, such application shall be reviewed as if it had been received on or before the taxable status dates established for such roll. If satisfied that such organization would otherwise be entitled to such exemption if such organization had filed an application for exemption by the appropriate taxable status date, the assessor, upon approval of the common council of the city of Albany, may grant exemption from all taxation and make appropriate corrections to the subject roll. If such exemption is granted and such organization there- fore shall have paid any tax with respect to the subject roll, the governing body or tax department may, in its sole discretion, provide for the refund of those taxes paid and cancel any taxes, fines, penal- ties, interest or tax liens remaining unpaid. § 2. This act shall take effect immediately. EXPLANATION--Matter in italics is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. 1 of 2 5/22/2025, 4:11 PM Legislative Information - LBDC http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/navigate.cgi?NVDTO: CHAP. 598 2 The Legislature of the STATE OF NEW YORK ss: Pursuant to the authority vested in us by section 70-b of the Public Officers Law, we hereby jointly certify that this slip copy of this session law was printed under our direction and, in accordance with such section, is entitled to be read into evidence. ANDREA STEWART-COUSINS CARL E. HEASTIE Temporary President of the Senate Speaker of the Assembly 2 of 2 5/22/2025, 4:11 PM COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ACTIVE LEGISLATION PREVIOUSLY INTRODUCED LEGISLATION NOW UNDER CONSIDERATION JUNE 16, 2025 No Active Legislation is being considered at this time.