1. Active Calendar 1.I. July 17, 2023 | Active Calendar Documents: ACTIVE CALENDAR JULY 17 2023.PDF 2. Supporting Legislation 2.I. July 17, 2023 | Supporting Legislation Documents: JULY 17 2023.PDF 2.I.i. Ordinance 31.72.23 Attachment - 177 First St Appraisal Documents: ORDINANCE 31.72.23 ATTACHMENT - 177 FIRST ST APPRAISAL.PDF 2.I.ii. Resolution 82.72.23R Attachment - P. Barnum BZA Appointment Ltr. 6.28.23 Documents: RESOLUTION 82.72.23R ATTACHMENT - P. BARNUM BZA APPOINTMENT LTR. 6.28.23.PDF 2.I.iii. Resolution 83.72.23R Attachment - J. Joseph BZA Appointment Ltr 6.28.23 Documents: RESOLUTION 83.72.23R ATTACHMENT - J. JOSEPH BZA APPOINTMENT LTR 6.28.23.PDF 2.II. Ordinance 17.42.23 (Romero) Creating An Increasing Fee Scale And Modifying The Notice Requirement For Repeat Violation Of Trash And Litter Provisions Documents: ORDINANCE 17.42.23 (ROMERO) FEE SCALE AND MODIFYING THE NOTICE REQUIREMENT FOR REPEAT VIOLATION OF TRASH AND LITTER PROVISIONS.PDF 2.III. Ordinance 23.61.23 (Flynn) AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY RESTRICTING ACCESS TO CITY LANDFILL FACILITIES Documents: ORDINANCE 23.61.23 (FLYNN)AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY RESTRICTING ACCESS TO CITY LANDFILL FACILITIES.PDF 2.IV. Ordinance 24.61.23 (Zamer) AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE 2.IV. Ordinance 24.61.23 (Zamer) AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE CODIFYING THE REGULATIONS AROUND BUILDING MATERIALS AND MATRESSES FOR CURBSIDE COLLECTION Documents: ORDINANCE 24.61.23 (ZAMER) AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE CODIFYING THE REGULATIONS AROUND BUILDING MATERIALS AND MATRESSES.PDF 2.V. Ordinance 25.61.23 (Keegan) AMENDING CHAPTER 323 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CODIFYING EXEMPTIONS FOR SNOW REMOVAL FROM SIDEWALKS Documents: ORDINANCE 25.61.23 (KEEGAN) AMENDING CHAPTER 323 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE CODIFYING EXEMPTIONS FOR SNOW REMOVAL FROM SIDEWALKS.PDF 2.VI. Ordinance 28.62.23 (Keegan) AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A PERMITING SYSTEM FOR COMMERCIAL HAULERS OF SOLID WASTE Documents: ORDINANCE 28.62.23 (KEEGAN) AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE BY ADDING A PERMITING SYSTEM FOR COMMERCIAL HAULERS OF SOLID WASTE.PDF 3. Minutes 4. Majority Consent (MC) 5. Supporting Document 6. Written Comment 7. Amended Legislation 8. Meeting Agenda 8.I. July 17, 2023 | Agenda Documents: 23 AGENDA 0717.PDF Page 1 of 3 Albany Common Council Active Calendar Meeting of Thursday July 17, 2023 (NOTE: The Active Calendar is meant to indicate items which are anticipated to come up for action at the indicated Common Council meeting. Items on a committee agenda prior to the indicated Council meeting are included subject to committee action and recommendation. New items on the agenda for introduction, but which will not be acted upon on the evening of introduction is not included on the Active Calendar. This Calendar does not preclude the addition of items for action by Majority Consent of the Council. Items added by Majority Consent are those which were not available for the agenda within the required deadline but which cannot wait for the subsequent Council meeting for introduction and/or action.) Section Number Agenda Sponsor Subject Number Ordinance Held (b) 17.42.23 9 Romero AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CREATING AN INCREASING FEE SCALE AND MODIFYING THE NOTICE REQUIREMENT FOR REPEAT VIOLATIONS OF TRASH AND LITTER PROVISIONS Ordinances Held (b) 23.61.23 12 Flynn AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY RESTRICTING ACCESS TO CITY LANDFILL FACILITIES Ordinances Held (b) 24.61.23 13 Zamer AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CODIFYING THE REGULATIONS AROUND BUILDING MATERIALS AND MATRESSES FOR CURBSIDE COLLECTION Ordinances Held (b) 25.61.23 14 Keegan AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 323 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CODIFYING EXEMPTIONS FOR SNOW REMOVAL FROM SIDEWALKS Ordinances Held (b) 28.62.23 17 Keegan AN ORDINANCE - AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE Page 2 of 3 CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A PERMITING SYSTEM FOR COMMERCIAL HAULERS OF SOLID WASTE Resolutions Introduced (a) 78.72.23R N/A Love A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING CAPITALIZE ALBANY CORPORATION IN ITS APPLICATION TO NEW YORK STATE HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING THE LIBERTY PARK DOWNTOWN STABILIZATION PROJECT Resolutions Introduced (a) 79.72.23R N/A Romero A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE CITY OF ALBANY IN ITS APPLICATION TO NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION’S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING THE WASHINGTON PARK PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN PLAN Resolutions Introduced (a) 80.72.23R N/A Love A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE DOWNTOWN ALBANY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN ITS APPLICATION TO NEW YORK STATE HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING THE NORTH PEARL STREET TARGET AREA PROJECT Resolutions Introduced (a) 81.72.23R N/A Clarke A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE CITY OF Page 3 of 3 ALBANY IN ITS APPLICATION TO NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING A CITYWIDE COMPREHENSIVE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (a) Pending Discussions at Caucus on Wednesday, July 12 , 2023 @ 5:30pm IN PERSON in the Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall (b) Pending discussions at General Services, Health & Environment CommitteeMeeting, June 26, 2023 @ 5:30pm IN PERSON in the Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall (7/07/2023) COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY SUPPORT LEGISLATION JULY 17, 2023 LOCAL LAWS I of 2023 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE XV (HOMESTEAD AND NONHOMESTEAD BASE PROPORTIONS) OF CHAPTER 333 (TAXATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXTENDING THE REPEAL DATE OF SUCH ARTICLE ORDINANCES 31.72.23 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 177 FIRST STREET (TAX MAP NUMBER 65.73-5-68) TO MICHAEL LANE RESOLUTIONS 78.72.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING CAPITALIZE ALBANY CORPORATION IN ITS APPLICATION TO NEW YORK STATE HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING THE LIBERTY PARK DOWNTOWN STABILIZATION PROJECT 79.72.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE CITY OF ALBANY IN ITS APPLICATION TO NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION’S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING THE WASHINGTON PARK PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN PLAN 80.72.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE DOWNTOWN ALBANY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN ITS APPLICATION TO NEW YORK STATE HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING THE NORTH PEARL STREET TARGET AREA PROJECT 81.72.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE CITY OF ALBANY IN ITS APPLICATION TO NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING A CITYWIDE COMPREHENSIVE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN 82.72.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF PAIGE BARNUM TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS 83.72.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF JELLISA JOSEPH TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Council Member Frederick, on behalf of the Committee on Finance, Assessment, and Taxation, introduced the following: LOCAL LAW I OF 2023 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE XV (HOMESTEAD AND NONHOMESTEAD BASE PROPORTIONS) OF CHAPTER 333 (TAXATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXTENDING THE REPEAL DATE OF SUCH ARTICLE Be it enacted, by the Common Council of the City of Albany, as follows: Section 1. Section 333-123 (Expiration) of Article XV (Homestead and Nonhomestead Base Proportions) of Chapter 333 (Taxation) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: § 333-123 Expiration. This article shall cease to have force and effect and shall not apply to taxes levied on the 2023 2028 final assessment roll and to taxes levied on subsequent rolls. Section 2. This local law shall take effect upon final passage, public hearing, and filing with the Secretary of State. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 6TH DAY OF JULY, 2023 _____________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter to be deleted in strikethrough. New material is underlined. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Sr. Asst. Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: July 6, 2023 Sponsor: Council Member Frederick, o/b/o Finance Committee Local Law I of 2023 TITLE A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE XV (HOMESTEAD AND NONHOMESTEAD BASE PROPORTIONS) OF CHAPTER 333 (TAXATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXTENDING THE REPEAL DATE OF SUCH ARTICLE GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION At local option provided by Article 19 of the Real Property Tax Law, the City of Albany elected, more than twenty years ago, to create separate tax rates for homestead and non-homestead parcels, which helps to shift some of the property tax burden in the City from owners of homestead parcels, to owners of non-homestead parcels. However, the local legislation enabling those split tax rates is set to expire this year. This local law extends the expiration date, enabling the City to continue to employ split tax rates. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW From the time the City first enacted split homestead/non-homestead tax rates, there has been a sunset provision in the law, usually after a term of five years. The most recent of these sunsets, enacted by Local Law 1 of 2018, provides that the Article of the City Code establishing for split tax rates will expire for taxes levied based on the 2023 tax roll (which would mean 2023-2024 school tax bills, due in September, and 2024 City & County bills, due in January). This local law keeps with past practice and extends the provisions of the Article for another five years, to the 2028 assessment roll. Given the approaching date of school tax bills, passage is requested before the end of August. FISCAL IMPACT If this local law is not passed, the City will not be able to have split tax rates for homestead and non-homestead parcels. The overall amount of tax collected will not be affected, but a larger burden of that tax levy will be shifted to homestead parcels than is currently the case. Council Member Robinson introduced the following: ORDINANCE 31.72.23 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 177 FIRST STREET (TAX MAP NUMBER 65.73-5-68) TO MICHAEL LANE The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. It is hereby ordered and directed that all the right, title, and interest of the City of Albany in and to the 0.05± acre parcel at 177 First Street (Tax Map Parcel Number 65.73-5- 68), be sold at private sale, pursuant to the provisions of Local Law No. 4 of 1984, to Michael Lane; SUBJECT to all easements, restrictions, and rights of way of record. Section 2. It is hereby determined that the aforesaid property has been abandoned for municipal or public purposes. Section 3. The form, content, terms, and conditions of such conveyance shall be approved by the Corporation Counsel and shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Estimate and Apportionment, and if approved by said Board, the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a proper deed of conveyance for valuable consideration. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 6TH DAY OF JULY, 2023 ________________________________ Corporation Counsel To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Sr. Asst. Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: July 6, 2023 Sponsor: Council Member Robinson ORDINANCE 31.72.23 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 177 FIRST STREET (TAX MAP NUMBER 65.73-5-68) TO MICHAEL LANE GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Michael Lane owns 175 First Street. He would like to purchase the currently vacant, City-owned lot next door at 177 First Street in order to consolidate it with his current property. The proposed purchase was approved by the Technical Review Committee. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND CHANGES TO EXISTING LAW The sale of City-owned property requires Common Council approval. FISCAL IMPACT(S) Mr. Lane submitted an appraisal indicating a value of $5,000 for the property, which he has agreed to pay as the purchase price. Council member Love introduced the following: RESOLUTION 78.72.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING CAPITALIZE ALBANY CORPORATION IN ITS APPLICATION TO NEW YORK STATE HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING THE LIBERTY PARK DOWNTOWN STABILIZATION PROJECT WHEREAS, Capitalize Albany Corporation is requesting financial aid from the State of New York to assist in funding for the Liberty Park Downtown Stabilization Project in the City of Albany; and WHEREAS, Capitalize Albany Corporation is applying to New York State Homes and Community Renewal for funding under the New York Main Street Program, Downtown Stabilization Project activity; and WHEREAS, Capitalize Albany Corporation is applying for this funding source through the 2023 New York State Consolidated Funding Application Round; and WHEREAS, the grant application requires that the applicant obtain the approval and endorsement of the governing body of the municipality in which the project will be located; and WHEREAS, the proposed application supports and advances the goals of the adopted Albany 2030 comprehensive plan, the citywide economic development strategy and applicable neighborhood revitalization plans; and WHEREAS, the proposed application supports and advances the established goals of the Capital Region Economic Development Council and will have a significant regional impact. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany does hereby approve and endorse the application of Capitalize Albany Corporation to New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s New York Main Street Program for funding to aid the Liberty Park Stabilization Project. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Sr. Asst. Corporation Counsel Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: July 5, 2023 Sponsor: Council Member Love RESOLUTION 78.72.23R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING CAPITALIZE ALBANY CORPORATION IN ITS APPLICATION TO NEW YORK STATE HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING THE LIBERTY PARK STABILIZATION PROJECT GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Capitalize Albany Corporation is requesting Common Council support of an application for CFA funding to undertake the Liberty Park Downtown Stabilization Project. CFA funding awarded through this application will enable the stabilization of the building located at 358 Broadway in Downtown Albany and prepare it for subsequent re-use. Proposed work includes asbestos abatement studies and removal, mold remediation, lead paint inspections and removal (if any), electrical removal, selective interior demolition, door and window repair/replacement, roof stabilization and replacement (where needed) and clean-up. The goal of the project is to take the next step in bringing the property back to productive use and to advance the overall revitalization of the Liberty Park district. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The resolution is required by New York State’s Consolidated Funding Application procedures. Passage at the July 17, 2023 meeting is requested due to the requirement for applicants to submit the approved resolutions with their application(s) prior to the CFA deadline of 4 p.m. on July 28th, 2023. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Romero introduced the following: RESOLUTION 79.72.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE CITY OF ALBANY IN ITS APPLICATION TO NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION’S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING THE WASHINGTON PARK PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN PLAN WHEREAS, the City of Albany is requesting financial aid from the State of New York to assist in funding for the Washington Park Playground Improvements Design Plan; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany is applying to New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation for funding through the Environmental Protection Fund, Parks Program; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany is applying for this funding source through the 2023 New York State Consolidated Funding Application Round; and WHEREAS, the grant application requires that the applicant obtain the approval and endorsement of the governing body of the municipality in which the project will be located; and WHEREAS, the proposed application supports and advances the goals of the adopted Albany 2030 comprehensive plan, the citywide economic development strategy and applicable neighborhood revitalization plans; and WHEREAS, the proposed application supports and advances the established goals of the Capital Region Economic Development Council and will have a significant regional impact; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany does hereby approve and endorse the City of Albany’s application to the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation for funding through the Environmental Protection Fund, Parks Program activity for funding to aid the Washington Park Playground Improvements Design Plan. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Sr. Asst. Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: July 5, 2023 Sponsor: Council Member Romero RESOLUTION 79.72.23R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE CITY OF ALBANY IN ITS APPLICATION TO NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION’S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING THE WASHINGTON PARK PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN PLAN GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The City of Albany is requesting Common Council support of an application for CFA funding to undertake the Washington Park Playground Improvements Design Plan. CFA funding awarded through this application will enable the design of a new playground inclusive of upgraded playground equipment; well-defined and safe entry and exit locations; a buffer from Washington Avenue; universally accessible paths; equipment and amenities; preservation of existing trees and ecology; and better observation opportunities. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The resolution is required by the NYS Consolidated Funding Application procedures. Passage at the July 17, 2023 meeting is requested due to the requirement for applicants to submit the approved resolutions with their application(s) prior to the CFA deadline of 4 p.m. on July 28th, 2023. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Love introduced the following: RESOLUTION NUMBER 80.72.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE DOWNTOWN ALBANY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN ITS APPLICATION TO NEW YORK STATE HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING THE NORTH PEARL STREET TARGET AREA PROJECT WHEREAS, the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District is requesting financial aid from the State of New York to assist in funding for the North Pearl Street Target Area Project in the City of Albany; and WHEREAS, the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District is applying to New York State Homes and Community Renewal for funding under the New York Main Street Program, Target Area activity; and WHEREAS, the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District is applying for this funding source through the 2023 New York State Consolidated Funding Application Round; and WHEREAS, the grant application requires that the applicant obtain the approval and endorsement of the governing body of the municipality in which the project will be located; and WHEREAS, the proposed application supports and advances the goals of the adopted Albany 2030 comprehensive plan, the citywide economic development strategy and applicable neighborhood revitalization plans; and WHEREAS, the proposed application supports and advances the established goals of the Capital Region Economic Development Council and will have a significant regional impact; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany does hereby approve and endorse the application of the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District to New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s New York Main Street Program for funding to aid the North Pearl Street Target Area Project. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Sr. Asst. Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: July 5, 2023 SPONSOR: Council Member Love RESOLUTION 80.72.23R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE DOWNTOWN ALBANY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN ITS APPLICATION TO NEW YORK STATE HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING THE NORTH PEARL STREET TARGET AREA PROJECT GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District is requesting Common Council support of an application for CFA funding to undertake the North Pearl Street Target Area Project. CFA funding awarded through this application will enable the conversion of four buildings with obsolete commercial space in Downtown to market rate apartments. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The resolution is required by the NYS Consolidated Funding Application procedures. Passage at the July 17, 2023 meeting is requested due to the requirement for applicants to submit the approved resolutions with their application(s) prior to the CFA deadline of 4 p.m. on July 28th, 2023. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Clarke introduced the following: RESOLUTION 81.72.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE CITY OF ALBANY IN ITS APPLICATION TO NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING A CITYWIDE COMPREHENSIVE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN WHEREAS, the City of Albany is requesting financial aid from the State of New York to assist in funding for the City of Albany’s Citywide Comprehensive Climate Action Plan; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany is applying to New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for funding under the Climate Smart Communities program pursuant to Environmental Conservation Law Article 54, Title 15; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany is applying for this funding source through the 2023 New York State Consolidated Funding Application Round; and WHEREAS, the grant application requires that the applicant obtain the approval and endorsement of the governing body of the municipality in which the project will be located; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany certifies that it has identified $100,000 of matching funds from the general fund pursuant to the requirements of Environmental Conservation Law Article 54, Title 15; and WHEREAS, the proposed application supports and advances the goals of the adopted Albany 2030 comprehensive plan, the citywide economic development strategy and applicable neighborhood revitalization plans; and WHEREAS, the proposed application supports and advances the established goals of the Capital Region Economic Development Council and will have a significant regional impact; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany does hereby approve and endorse Jason West, Director of Sustainability, to act on its behalf in submittal of an application through the Consolidated Funding Application for $100,000 to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Climate Smart Communities Program for funding to aid the Citywide Comprehensive Climate Action Plan. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Sr. Asst. Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: July 5, 2023 Sponsor: Council Member Clarke RESOLUTION 81.72.23R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE CITY OF ALBANY IN ITS APPLICATION TO NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING THE CITYWIDE COMPREHENSIVE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The City of Albany is requesting Common Council support of an application for CFA funding of $100,000 for a total project cost of $200,000 to undertake the Citywide Comprehensive Climate Action Plan. CFA funding awarded through this application will enable securing a consultant to produce a new city-wide Climate Action Plan (CAP). The scope of work proposed includes public engagement; conducting emissions inventories and a vulnerability reassessment; developing mitigation strategies; and furthering climate justice initiatives. The CAP would enable the City to attain additional Climate Smart Community Certification points, which enable access to additional funding for implementation projects. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The resolution is required by the NYS Consolidated Funding Application procedures. Passage at the July 17, 2023 meeting is requested due to the requirement for applicants to submit the approved resolutions with their application(s) prior to the CFA deadline of 4 p.m. on July 28th, 2023. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Balarin, on behalf of the Committee on Planning, Land Use, and Economic Development, introduced the following: RESOLUTION 82.72.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF PAIGE BARNUM TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Albany has, pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of the City Charter, reappointed Paige Barnum as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals; and WHEREAS, the Common Council must consent to the Mayor’s appointments of members to the Board of Zoning Appeals under Article 3 of the City Charter; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany consents to the appointment of Paige Barnum to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a term of office to expire December 31, 2025. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq. Sr. Asst. Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: July 6, 2023 Sponsor: Balarin o/b/o Planning Committee RESOLUTION 82.72.23R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF PAIGE BARNUM TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To reappoint Paige Barnum to a term of the Board of Zoning Appeals which will expire on December 31, 2025. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The Common Council must confirm mayoral appointments to the BZA pursuant to Section 301(e) of the City of Albany Charter. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Balarin, on behalf of the Committee on Planning, Land Use, and Economic Development, introduced the following: RESOLUTION 83.72.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF JELLISA JOSEPH TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Albany has, pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of the City Charter, appointed Jellisa Joseph as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals; and WHEREAS, the Common Council must consent to the Mayor’s appointments of members to the Board of Zoning Appeals under Article 3 of the City Charter; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany consents to the appointment of Jellisa Joseph to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a term of office to expire December 31, 2023. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq. Sr. Asst. Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: July 6, 2023 Sponsor: Balarin o/b/o Planning Committee RESOLUTION 83.72.23R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF JELLISA JOSEPH TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To appoint Jellisa Joseph to a term of the Board of Zoning Appeals which will expire on December 31, 2023. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The Common Council must confirm mayoral appointments to the BZA pursuant to Section 301(e) of the City of Albany Charter. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. HOLDEN AND ASSOCIATES E-Mail: Holden@HoldenAppraisers.com File No. 23-05-098 ********* INVOICE ********* File Number: 23-05-098 05/18/2023 Michael Lane Land Appraisal Report For: 177 1st St Albany, NY 12210 Land Appraisal Report $ 400.00 -------------- Invoice Total $ 400.00 Deposit ($ 400.00 ) -------------- Amount Due $ 0.00 THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS HOLDEN AND ASSOCIATES E-Mail: Holden@HoldenAppraisers.com File No. 23-05-098 05/18/2023 Michael Lane 175 1st St Albany, NY, 12210 File Number: 23-05-098 To Whom it May Concern: In accordance with your request, I have appraised the real property at: 177 1st St Albany, NY 12210 The purpose of this appraisal is to develop an opinion of the defined value of the subject property, as vacant. The property rights appraised are the fee simple interest in the site. In my opinion, the defined value of the property as of May 18, 2023 is: $5,000 Five Thousand Dollars The attached report contains the description, analysis and supportive data for the conclusions, final opinion of value, descriptive photographs, assignment conditions and appropriate certifications. Sincerely, Heather E. King, SRA NYS Certified Real Estate Residential Appraiser HOLDEN AND ASSOCIATES E-Mail: Holden@HoldenAppraisers.com File No. 23-05-098 APPRAISAL OF VACANT LAND LOCATED AT: 177 1st St Albany, NY 12210 CLIENT: Michael Lane 175 1st St Albany, NY, 12210 AS OF: May 18, 2023 BY: Heather E. King, SRA NYS Certified Real Estate Residential Appraiser HOLDEN AND ASSOCIATES Land Appraisal Report File No. 23-05-098 The purpose of this appraisal report is to provide the client with a credible opinion of the defined value of the subject property, given the intended use of the appraisal. Client Name/Intended User Michael Lane E-mail N/A PURPOSE Client Address 175 1st St City Albany State NY Zip 12210 Additional Intended User(s) Additional User: None Noted Intended Use The intended user of this report is the client, and the intended use is to assist the client in determining an opinion of current market value with an intent to purchase. The scope of this assignment is specific/restricted to the identified intended use. Property Address 177 1st St City Albany State NY Zip 12210 Owner of Public Record City of Albany County Albany SUBJECT Legal Description As Per Deed Assessor's Parcel # 65.73-5-68 Tax Year 2023 R.E. Taxes $ 1,600.00 Neighborhood Name City of Albany Map Reference N/A Census Tract 0002.00 Property Rights Appraised X Fee Simple Leasehold Other (describe) My research did X did not reveal any prior sales or transfers of the subject property for the three years prior to the effective date of this appraisal. Prior Sale/Transfer: Date N/A Price N/A Source(s) MLS, Assessor's Records SALES HISTORY Analysis of prior sale or transfer history of the subject property (and comparable sales, if applicable) The appraiser is not aware of any prior sale of the subject property within three years of the effective date of appraisal. Given the intended use and scope of the assignment, comparables sales histories were not researched. Offerings, options and contracts as of the effective date of the appraisal The appraiser is not aware of any offerings, options or contracts in effect as of the effective date of the appraisal. Neighborhood Characteristics One-Unit Housing Trends One-Unit Housing Present Land Use % Location X Urban Suburban Rural Property Values Increasing X Stable Declining PRICE AGE One-Unit 55 % Built-Up X Over 75% 25-75% Under 25% Demand/Supply Shortage Over Supply X In Balance $(000) (yrs) 2-4 Unit 30 % Growth Rapid X Stable Slow Marketing Time X Under 3 mths 3-6 mths Over 6 mths 60 Low 0 Multi-Family 5% NEIGHBORHOOD Neighborhood Boundaries Bounded by the City of Albany boundary lines to the north, south, east and west. 2000+ High 220 Commercial 5% 250 Pred. 80 Other Vacant 5% Neighborhood Description See Attached Addendum Market Conditions (including support for the above conclusions) See Attached Addendum Dimensions 22.85' FF x 94.80' (Per Map Attached) Area 2166 Sq.Ft. Shape Rectangle View Mixed Specific Zoning Classification RT Zoning Description Townhouse Zoning Compliance X Legal Legal Nonconforming (Grandfathered Use) No Zoning Illegal (describe) Highest and best use of the subject property See Attached Addendum SITE Utilities Public Other (describe) Public Other (describe) Off-site Improvements—Type Public Private Electricity X Water X At Street Street Asphalt X Gas X At Street Sanitary Sewer X At Street Alley None FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area Yes X No FEMA Flood Zone X FEMA Map # 36001C0192D FEMA Map Date 03-16-2015 Site Comments Appraiser was not provided with a copy of the deed. No visibly apparent environmental conditions were observed. It should be noted that the appraiser is not an environmental expert. Gas, water and sewer are available at the street. Current use: Residential Vacant Lot ITEM SUBJECT COMPARABLE NO. 1 COMPARABLE NO. 2 COMPARABLE NO. 3 Address 177 1st St 71 N Manning Blvd 557 2nd St 83 Orange St Albany Albany, NY 12206 Albany, NY 12206 Albany, NY 12210 Proximity to subject 1.26 miles NW 1.07 miles NW 0.46 miles SE Sales Price $ Market Value $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 8,000 Price $ / Acre 0 62,500 71,429 133,333 Data Source Inspection/Assessor MLS #202215566;DOM 32 MLS #202126305;DOM 77 MLS #202231532;DOM 27 Date of Sale and DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION +(-) Adjust. DESCRIPTION +(-) Adjust. DESCRIPTION +(-) Adjust. MARKET DATA ANALYSIS Time Adjustment 05/25/2022 02/21/2022 03/28/2023 Location Urban Urban Urban Urban/Superior -2,000 Site/View .05 Acre/Mixed .08 Acre/Mixed 0 .07 Acre/Mixed 0 .06 Acre/Mixed 0 Topography Mostly Level Mostly Level Mostly Level Mostly Level Other Cleared Cleared Cleared Cleared Other None None None None Tax Map ID: 65.73-5-68 65.30-1-18 65.38-2-46 76.26-1-34 Sales or Financing No Concessions No Concessions No Concessions Concessions Cash 0 Cash 0 Cash 0 Net Adj. (Total) X + - $ 0 X + - $ 0 + X - $ 2,000 Indicated Value Net Adj. 0.0% Net Adj. 0.0% Net Adj. -25.0 % of Subject Gross Adj. 0.0% $ 5,000 Gross Adj. 0.0% $ 5,000 Gross Adj. 25.0 % $ 6,000 Summary of Sales Comparrison Approach See Attached Addendum. This appraisal is made "as is," X subject to the following: Items of personal property, if applicable, were not valued in this report. RECONCILIATION Based on the scope of work, assumptions, limiting conditions and appraiser's certification, my (our) opinion of the defined value of the real property that is the subject of this report is $ 5,000 as of 05/18/2023 , which is the effective date of this appraisal. Produced using ACI software, 800.234.8727 www.aciweb.com This form Copyright © 2005-2014 ACI, All Rights Reserved. Page 1 of 3 (gPAR™) General Purpose Appraisal Report 05/2010 GPARLAND_10 05252010 Holden and Associates HOLDEN AND ASSOCIATES Land Appraisal Report File No. 23-05-098 Scope of Work, Assumptions and Limiting Conditions Scope of work is defined in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice as " the type and extent of research and analyses in an assignment." In short, scope of work is simply what the appraiser did and did not do during the course of the assignment. It includes, but is not limited to: the extent to which the property is identified and inspected, the type and extent of data researched, the type and extent of analyses applied to arrive at opinions or conclusions. The scope of this appraisal and ensuing discussion in this report are specific to the needs of the client, other identified intended users and to the intended use of the report. This report was prepared for the sole and exclusive use of the client and other identified intended users for the identified intended use and its use by any other parties is prohibited. The appraiser is not responsible for unauthorized use of the report. The appraiser's certification appearing in this appraisal report is subject to the following conditions and to such other specific conditions as are set forth by the appraiser in the report. All extraordinary assumptions and hypothetical conditions are stated in the report and might have affected the assignment results. 1. The appraiser assumes no responsibility for matters of a legal nature affecting the property appraised or title thereto, nor does the appraiser render any opinion as to the title, which is assumed to be good and marketable. The property is appraised as though under responsible ownership. 2. Any sketch in this report may show approximate dimensions and is included only to assist the reader in visualizing the property. The appraiser has made no survey of the property. 3. The appraiser is not required to give testimony or appear in court because of having made the appraisal with reference to the property in question, unless arrangements have been previously made thereto. 4. Neither all, nor any part of the content of this report, copy or other media thereof (including conclusions as to the property value, the identity of the appraiser, professional designations, or the firm with which the appraiser is connected), shall be used for any purposes by anyone but the client and other intended users as identified in this report, nor shall it be conveyed by anyone to the public through advertising, public relations, news, sales, or other media, without the written consent of the appraiser. 5. The appraiser will not disclose the contents of this appraisal report unless required by applicable law or as specified in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. 6. Information, estimates, and opinions furnished to the appraiser, and contained in the report, were obtained from sources considered reliable and believed to be true and correct. However, no responsibility for accuracy of such items furnished to the appraiser is assumed by the appraiser. 7. The appraiser assumes that there are no hidden or unapparent conditions of the property, subsoil, or structures, which would render it more or less valuable. The appraiser assumes no responsibility for such conditions, or for engineering or testing, which might be required to discover such factors. This appraisal is not an environmental assessment of the property and should not be considered as such. 8. This appraisal report should not be used to disclose the condition of the property as it relates to the presence/absence of defects. The client is invited and encouraged to employ qualified experts to inspect and address areas of concern. If negative conditions are discovered, the opinion of value may be affected. 9. Appraisals involving hypothetical conditions related to completion of new construction, repairs or alteration are based on the assumption that such completion, alteration or repairs will be competently performed. Additional Comments Related To Scope Of Work, Assumptions and Limiting Conditions Electronic signatures may be utilized in this report. USPAP and the Appraisal Standards Board state that electronically affixing a signature to a report carries the same level of authenticity and responsibility as an ink signature on a paper copy report ("the term written records includes information stored on electronic, magnetic and other media"). Any electronic signatures in this report have a security feature maintained by the individual appraiser and the supervisory appraiser. If digital photographs are included in this report, they are original digital photographs that have not been altered in any way. The scope of this assignment included a viewing of the subject property. As part of the property viewing, physical characteristics were cataloged and analyzed. Recent sales of similar, nearby properties were viewed and researched utilizing a variety of data sources that included, but were not limited to, the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS), office files and public records. Any information obtained from public records (assessors, building departments, zoning offices, etc.) and other sources is assumed to be accurate. This form summarizes the process and conclusion of value for the Sales Comparison Approach, a summary of the Cost Approach and Income Approach, where deemed applicable, and a final value conclusion. The most similar sales were utilized in the Sales Comparison Approach and were adjusted to the subject for significant differences. If the proximity of the comparables exceed normal distance guidelines, the appraiser exceeded these guidelines to utilize the only available comparables, or better comparables than what has sold within the past 12 months in the subject's immediate neighborhood. The adjusted values for each of these comparables were correlated to an opinion of market value for the subject. The report was then delivered to the client, which constituted the completion of the assignment. The report is intended to comply with the reporting requirements of USPAP for an appraisal report. As such, it presents only summary discussions of the data, reasoning and analysis that were used in the appraisal process to develop the appraiser's opinion of market value but additional pertinent information may also be found in the appraiser's workfile. The intended user of the appraisal report is the client. The intended use is to evaluate the property that is the subject of this appraisal for valuation purposes, subject to the stated scope of work, purpose of the appraisal, reporting requirements of the appraisal report form, and definition of market value as defined by the Federal Financial Institutions Regulatory Agency. No additional intended users are identified by the appraiser. The appraiser is not responsible for the unauthorized use of this report. Produced using ACI software, 800.234.8727 www.aciweb.com This form Copyright © 2005-2014 ACI, All Rights Reserved. Page 2 of 3 (gPAR™) General Purpose Appraisal Report 05/2010 GPARLAND_10 05252010 HOLDEN AND ASSOCIATES Land Appraisal Report File No. 23-05-098 Appraiser's Certification The appraiser(s) certifies that, to the best of the appraiser's knowledge and belief: 1. The statements of fact contained in this report are true and correct. 2. The reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions are limited only by the reported assumptions and limiting conditions and are the appraiser's personal, impartial, and unbiased professional analyses, opinions, and conclusions. 3. Unless otherwise stated, the appraiser has no present or prospective interest in the property that is the subject of this report and has no personal interest with respect to the parties involved. 4. The appraiser has no bias with respect to the property that is the subject of this report or to the parties involved with this assignment. 5. The appraiser's engagement in this assignment was not contingent upon developing or reporting predetermined results. 6. The appraiser's compensation for completing this assignment is not contingent upon the development or reporting of a predetermined value or direction in value that favors the cause of the client, the amount of the value opinion, the attainment of a stipulated result, or the occurrence of a subsequent event directly related to the intended use of this appraisal. 7. The appraiser's analyses, opinions, and conclusions were developed, and this report has been prepared, in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. 8. Unless otherwise noted, the appraiser has made a personal inspection of the property that is the subject of this report. 9. Unless noted below, no one provided significant real property appraisal assistance to the appraiser signing this certification. Significant real property appraisal assistance provided by: N/A Additional Certifications: Heather E. King is an SRA designated member of the Appraisal Institute. The reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions were developed, and this report has been prepared, in conformity with the requirements of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Institute, which include the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. The use of this report is subject to the requirements of the Appraisal Institute relating to review by its duly authorized representatives. As of the date of this report, I, Heather E. King, have completed the continuing education program for Designated Members of the Appraisal Institute. I have not performed services as an appraiser or in any other capacity regarding the property that is the subject of this report within the three year period immediately preceding the acceptance of this assignment. Definition of Value: X Market Value Other Value: Source of Definition: Federal Financial Institutions Regulatory Agency Market value means the most probable price which a property should bring in a competitive and open market under all conditions requisite to a fair sale, the buyer and seller each acting prudently and knowledgeably, and assuming the price is not affected by undue stimulus. Implicit in this definition is the consummation of a sale as of a specified date and the passing of title from seller to buyer under conditions whereby: (1) Buyer and seller are typically motivated; (2) Both parties are well informed or well advised, and acting in what they consider their own best interests; (3) A reasonable time is allowed for exposure in the open market; (4) Payment is made in terms of cash in U.S. dollars or in terms of financial arrangements comparable thereto; and (5) The price represents the normal consideration for the property sold unaffected by special or creative financing or sales concessions granted by anyone associated with the sale. ADDRESS OF THE PROPERTY APPRAISED: 177 1st St Albany, NY 12210 EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE APPRAISAL: 05/18/2023 APPRAISED VALUE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY $ 5,000 APPRAISER SUPERVISORY APPRAISER Signature: Signature: Name: Heather E. King, SRA Name: State Certification # 45000045056 State Certification # or License # or License # or Other (describe): State #: State: State: New York Expiration Date of Certification or License: Expiration Date of Certification or License: 03/06/2025 Date of Signature: Date of Signature and Report: 05/24/2023 Date of Property Viewing: Date of Property Viewing: 05/18/2023 Degree of property viewing: Degree of property viewing: Did personally view Did not personally view X Did personally view Did not personally view Produced using ACI software, 800.234.8727 www.aciweb.com This form Copyright © 2005-2014 ACI, All Rights Reserved. Page 3 of 3 (gPAR™) General Purpose Appraisal Report 05/2010 GPARLAND_10 05252010 Holden and Associates ADDENDUM Client: Michael Lane File No.: 23-05-098 Property Address: 177 1st St Case No.: City: Albany State: NY Zip: 12210 The global outbreak of a "novel coronavirus" known as COVID-19 was officially declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization [WHO). It is currently unknown what direct, or indirect, effect, if any, this event may have on the national economy, the local economy or the market in which the subject property is located. The reader is cautioned and reminded that the conclusions presented in this appraisal report apply only as of the effective date(s) indicated. The appraiser makes no representation as to the effect on the subject property of this event, or any event, subsequent to the effective date of the appraisal. Neighborhood Description Commercial land usage is primarily along the major routes, the location of which is not detrimental to the value or marketability of the subject property. The subject has access to all necessary supporting facilities, including schools, shopping, recreation and employment. No negative factors were observed. NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET CONDITIONS The present market is stable with demand and supply in balance. There are competing purchase alternatives offered for sale in the subject's market area of comparable appeal. Based upon an analysis of sales data, it is reasonable to assume that the exposure time for the subject would be within 3 months, if priced competitively. Exposure Time: estimated length of time that the property interest being appraised would have been offered on the market prior to the hypothetical consummation of a sale at market value on the effective date of the appraisal. Definition Source: USPAP. HIGHEST AND BEST USE The concept of highest and best use is a fundamental element in the determination of value of real property, either as if vacant or as improved. Highest and best use is defined as follows: The reasonably probable and legal use of vacant land or an improved property, which is physically possible, appropriately supported, financially feasible, and that results in the highest value. The four criteria the highest and best use must meet are legal permissibility, physical possibility, financial feasibility, and maximum profitability. In consideration of the foregoing factors influencing development in the subject's immediate area, it is our opinion that the highest and best use of the subject site, as if vacant, would be for the development of a residential use. The ideal improvement for the subject site is as a residential use, which does function competitively in this market. COMMENTS ON SALES COMPARISON In the course of research, multiple sales were analyzed in an effort to select the most similar sales to the subject in an effort to return a credible opinion of value, as well as a basis for the single line adjustments used within the analysis. The appraiser searched vacant land sales within the general market area for the five years prior to the effective date of this report. All sales support an opinion of value of $5,000 for the subject property. Addendum Page 1 of 1 SUBJECT PROPERTY PHOTO ADDENDUM Client: Michael Lane File No.: 23-05-098 Property Address: 177 1st St Case No.: City: Albany State: NY Zip: 12210 FRONT VIEW OF SUBJECT PROPERTY Appraised Date: May 18, 2023 Appraised Value: $ 5,000 STREET SCENE TAX MAP Client: Michael Lane File No.: 23-05-098 Property Address: 177 1st St Case No.: City: Albany State: NY Zip: 12210 FLOOD MAP Client: Michael Lane File No.: 23-05-098 Property Address: 177 1st St Case No.: City: Albany State: NY Zip: 12210 AERIAL MAP Client: Michael Lane File No.: 23-05-098 Property Address: 177 1st St Case No.: City: Albany State: NY Zip: 12210 LOCATION MAP Client: Michael Lane File No.: 23-05-098 Property Address: 177 1st St Case No.: City: Albany State: NY Zip: 12210 COMPARABLE PROPERTY PHOTO ADDENDUM Client: Michael Lane File No.: 23-05-098 Property Address: 177 1st St Case No.: City: Albany State: NY Zip: 12210 COMPARABLE SALE #1 71 N Manning Blvd Albany, NY 12206 Sale Date: 05/25/2022 Sale Price: $ 5,000 COMPARABLE SALE #2 557 2nd St Albany, NY 12206 Sale Date: 02/21/2022 Sale Price: $ 5,000 COMPARABLE SALE #3 83 Orange St Albany, NY 12210 Sale Date: 03/28/2023 Sale Price: $ 8,000 APPRAISER'S LICENSE Client: Michael Lane File No.: 23-05-098 Property Address: 177 1st St Case No.: City: Albany State: NY Zip: 12210 APPRAISER'S QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Client: Michael Lane File No.: 23-05-098 Property Address: 177 1st St Case No.: City: Albany State: NY Zip: 12210 CITY OF ALBANY OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 24 EAGLE STREET ALBANY, NEW YORK 12207 TELEPHONE (518) 434-5100 WWW.ALBANYNY.GOV KATHY SHEEHAN MAYOR June 28, 2023 Paige A. Barnum 12 Lancaster Street Albany, NY 12210 Dear Paige: Pursuant to Section 301 of the City of Albany Charter, I hereby reappoint you to the Board of Zoning Appeals for the City of Albany for a term ending December 31, 2025 subject to the approval of the Common Council. The appointment is subject to the approval of the Common Council. You will be notified of the confirmation or rejection of this appointment. If confirmed, you must file an Oath of Office with the City Clerk within 30 days of confirmation of your appointment. Failure to timely file your Oath of Office may result in rescission of your appointment. Please maintain a time-stamped copy of your Oath of Office that is filed with the City Clerk’s Office. Please contact the City Clerk, Danielle Gillespie (dgillespie@albanyny.gov or 518-434-5090) to make arrangements for the filing of an Oath of Office. Please provide a time-stamped copy of your Oath of Office to the Chair of the Board of Zoning Appeals. l appreciate your willingness to continue to serve and look forward to working with you. Mayor, City of Albany CC: — Hon. Corey Ellis, President Hon. Kelly Kimbrough, President Pro Tempore Hon. Ginnie Farrell, Majority Leader Hon. Dorcey Applrys, Chief City Auditor Hon. Gabriella Romero, 6" Ward, Common Council Hon. Alfredo Balaria, Chair Common Council Committee on Planning, Economic Development, and Land use Adriana Le Blan, Chair, Board of Zoning Appeals Marisa Franchini, Corporation Counsel Brett Williams, Assistant Corporation Counsel Faye Andrews, Neighborhood and Community Development Brad Glass, Department of Planning and Development Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk David Galin, Chief of Staff CITY OF ALBANY OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 24 EAGLE STREET ALBANY, NEW YORK 12207 TELEPHONE (518) 434-5100 WWW. ALBANYNY.GOV KATHY SHEEHAN MAYOR June 28, 2023 Jellisa M. Joseph 79 Thornton Street Albany, New York 12206 Dear Jellisa: Pursuant to Section 301(c)(1) of the City of Albany Charter, I hereby appoint you as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals for a term ending December 31, 2023. The appointment is subject to the approval of the Common Council. You will be notified of the confirmation or rejection of this appointment. If confirmed, you must file an Oath of Office with the City Clerk within 30 days of confirmation of your appointment. Failure to timely file your Oath of Office may result in rescission of your appointment. Please maintain a time-stamped copy of your Oath of Office that is filed with the City Clerk’s Office, and provide a copy a to the Chair of the Board of Zoning Appeals. For additional information regarding your board membership, please contact Brad Glass, Director of the Department of Planning & Development, at bglass@albanyny.gov or (518) 465- 6066. I appreciate your willingness to serve and look forward to working with you. Sincerely Kathy | Sheehan Mayor, ity of Albany CC: Hon. Corey Ellis, President Hon. Kelly Kimbrough, President Pro Tempore Hon. Ginnie Farrell, Majority Leader Hon. Alfredo Balarin, Chair, Common Committee on Planning, Economic Development, and Land Use Hon. Dorcey Applyrs, Chief City Auditor Hon. Jahmel Robinson, 5" Ward Common Council Member Marisa Franchini, Corporation Counsel Brett Williams Sr., Assistant Corporation Counsel Adriana Le Blan, Chair, Board of Zoning Appeals Faye Andrews, Neighborhood and Community Services Brad Glass, Department of Planning and Development Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk David Galin, Chief of Staff Council Member Romero introduced the following: ORDINANCE 17.42.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CREATING AN INCREASING FEE SCALE AND MODIFYING THE NOTICE REQUIREMENT FOR REPEAT VIOLATIONS OF TRASH AND LITTER PROVISIONS The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Subsection C (Notice) of section 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 by adding a new paragraph 3 to read as follows: (3) Notice to repeat offenders. If an owner has received a notice for a violation under this chapter occurring after the enactment of this ordinance, the owner is to be deemed noticed and no additional notice is required for any violation under this chapter within two years from the date of the initial violation. Section 2. Paragraph H Section 313-51.1 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 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 which shall not exceed $1,000 in amount or by imprisonment not exceeding 15 days or both. (1) Any natural person who engages in unlawful conduct as defined in this article shall be subject to a fine of $100 for the first offense. The fine for each subsequent offense shall increase by $250 but may not exceed $20,000. (2) Any corporate entity which engages in unlawful conduct as defined in this article shall be subject to a fine of $250 for the first offense. The fine for each subsequent offense shall increase by $250 but may not exceed $20,000. Section 3. Section 313-44 (Penalties for offenses) of Article IV (Litter) of Chapter 313 of Part II of the Code of the City of Albany is amended to read as follows: § 313-44 Penalties for offenses. A. Any natural person who engages in unlawful conduct as defined in this article shall be punishable by subject to a fine which shall not exceed $1,000.00 in amount or by imprisonment Material in strikethrough to be deleted. New material is underlined. not exceeding 15 days, or both of $100 for the first offense. The fine for each subsequent offense shall increase by $250 but may not exceed $20,000. B. Any corporate entity which engages in unlawful conduct as defined in this article shall be punishable by a fine of $250 for the first offense. The fine for each subsequent offense shall increase by $250 but may not exceed $20,000. Section 4. Section 313-49 (Penalties for offenses) of Article V (Vacant Lots) of Chapter 313 (Solid waste) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is amended to read as follow: § 313-49 Penalties for offenses. A. Any natural person who engages in unlawful conduct as defined in this article shall be punishable by a fine which shall not exceed $1,000.00 in amount or by imprisonment not exceeding 15 days, or both of $100 for the first offense. The fine for each subsequent offense shall increase by $250 but may not exceed $20,000. B. Any corporate entity who engages in unlawful conduct as defined in this article shall be punishable by a fine of $250 for the first offense. The fine for each subsequent offense shall increase by $250 but may not exceed $20,000. Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect 30 days after enactment. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 6TH DAY OF APRIL, 2023 ___________________________ Corporation Counsel Material in strikethrough to be deleted. New material is underlined. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Gabriella Romero, Councilmember Jake Eisland, Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: April 3, 2023 Sponsor: Council Member Romero ORDINANCE 17.42.23 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CREATING AN INCREASING FEE SCALE AND MODIFYING THE NOTICE REQUIREMENT FOR REPEAT VIOLATIONS OF TRASH AND LITTER PROVISIONS GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Keeping our neighborhoods clean and beautiful should be a primary goal of the City of Albany. An obstacle that we face to achieving this is a clear increase in waste and litter on our streets. Illegal dumping and littering are at historic highs across the country. According to the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), the amount of residential waste that haulers are collecting was up about 5-8% in 2021, compared to 2020.1 One driver of the proliferation of waste is absentee property owners who do not provide their tenants with the tools that they need to properly dispose of their waste, and suffer little consequences when their property becomes a nuisance. This legislation closes a loophole exploited by absentee property owners, wherein they would receive notice to remediate waste on their property that would allow them to leave it there for several days before they are fined. Further, this bill will create a fine scale that will increase fines each time there is a violation. Importantly, there will be separate fine scales for individual property owners and corporate entities so our city’s smallest property owners are not overly burdened. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Amends the City Code. SOCIAL JUSTICE Albany’s Equity Agenda urges us to address the disparities our city faces. It is an injustice that absentee property owners are able to neglect their properties in our city’s most vulnerable communities resulting in negative health outcomes and recreational areas cluttered with waste. 1 https://time.com/5949983/trash-pandemic/; https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/cleaning-vacant-lots-makes- neighborhoods-safer Material in strikethrough to be deleted. New material is underlined. Cleaner streets are safer streets. When residents see clean streets it communicates a sense of order and commitment to safe and family friendly spaces. Litter has one of the strongest correlations with perceptions of neighborhood decline and disorder. This bill will hold bad actors accountable and support our dense, walkable neighborhoods. This bill will help keep the neighborhoods that have long suffered disinvestment healthier, more walkable, and beautiful. Albany’s historically redlined neighborhoods are often the densest and have been the first to suffer from the crush of waste on our streets. FISCAL IMPACT The presence of litter has a variety of impacts on communities but the fiscal impact is perhaps the strongest. Clean streets suggest an area of prosperity while littered sidewalks suggest a neighborhood in decline, decreasing property values, and economic disinvestment. Keeping streets clean and beautiful helps attract people to commercial corridors promoting the many vibrant small businesses located throughout the city. Additionally, clean streets attract people to destinations having a profound influence on their economic success. Waste has a tremendous influence on the economic development of cities and their neighborhoods. Finally, tourists' expectations when visiting one of the many attractions Albany has to offer, such as Lark Street, Historic Arbor Hill, the New York State Museum, Washington Park, or the Municipal Golf Course, is that the area will reflect the majesty of its historical significance. Littered streets detract from the overall experience of the trip, making a follow up trip less likely and the economic loss more and more consequential. Material in strikethrough to be deleted. New material is underlined. Council Members Flynn, Keegan, Romero, and Zamer introduced the following: ORDINANCE 23.61.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY RESTRICTING ACCESS TO CITY LANDFILL FACILITIES The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Section 28 (Applicability) of Article III (Sanitary Landfill) of Chapter 313 (Solid Waste) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is amended to read as follows: This article shall apply to the two Rapp Road Landfill on Rapp Road, in Albany, New York (Refuse) City landfill facilities at the following locations, as well as any future landfill or disposal site operated by the City of Albany. A. Rapp Road Landfill, Rapp Road, Albany, New York (refuse). B. North Albany Landfill, Erie Boulevard, Albany, New York (demolition debris). Section 2. Subsection A of Section 29 (Permit requirements; hazardous waste material prohibited) of Article III of Chapter 313 of Part II of the Code of the City of Albany is amended to read as follows: A. Permits. (1) Unless otherwise provided, it shall be unlawful for any person to dispose of any refuse or demolition debris at the City landfill facility unless that person has a valid permit for each truck so used. (2) The Commissioner or their designee is authorized to grant a permit to qualified applicants. All applications for permits shall be made on forms to be provided by the Commissioner. (3) No truck will be permitted to enter a landfill without a valid City of Albany sticker adhered to the front left window of the truck. (4) The permit shall be issued on the basis of the calendar year and shall expire on the 31st day of December of the year of issuance and must be renewed on or before the first day of January in each year. (5) Permit applications shall also designate the specific type of permit applied for. Permits shall be available in two separate categories, defined as follows: (a) "R Permit" is required for any truck depositing refuse at the Rapp Road Landfill. (b) "D Permit" is required for any truck depositing debris at the North Albany Landfill. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. (56) Permits shall be issued with an individual identification number, which shall be permanently assigned to each truck, and shall not be transferable or assignable without permission of the Commissioner. Permits shall be kept available within the vehicle for inspection upon demand. (67) Passenger automobiles shall not be allowed in landfills subject to this article required to have a permit and shall unload their refuse into the container equipment provided by the City for such purpose at the landfill facility. Section 3. Section 30 (Fees and charges; revocation of permit for outstanding balances) of Article III of Chapter 313 of Part II of the Code of the City of Albany is amended to read as follows: A. A non-refundable application fee of $20065 as well as an additional fee of 100 per vehicle shall be required to obtain a permit for each vehicle obtaining either an R or D Permit. The fee shall be paid at the time of application for the permit. B. All charges credited to a person's landfill account are payable 30 days after date of billing, after which said accounts will be considered overdue. C. All overdue accounts are subject to a monthly interest rate of 1.5%. D. Permits of persons with outstanding balances over 60 days shall be revoked. E. Persons who are not residents of the City shall pay a fee set by the Commissioner each time their passenger automobile enters a landfill facility to dispose of refuse or demolition debris. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect 30 days after enactment. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 25TH DAY OF MAY 2023 _____________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Jake Eisland, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: May 3, 2023 Sponsor: Council Members Flynn, Keegan, Romero, and Zamer ORDINANCE 23.61.23 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY RESTRICTING ACCESS TO CITY LANDFILL FACILITIES GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This ordinance will prohibit passenger automobiles from the Rapp Road Landfill and update the statue to reflect the closure of the North Albany Landfill, streamlining the permit system. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW With the closure of the North Albany landfill, the distinction between D and R permits are no longer necessary. Additionally, with the accumulation of trash at the Rapp Road landfill, it is no longer safe for passenger vehicles to dispose of refuse. This legislation would simplify the permit system, making it so that there is only a single type of landfill permit offered. FISCAL IMPACT None. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Members Zamer, Flynn, Keegan, and Romero introduced the following: ORDINANCE 24.61.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CODIFYING THE REGULATIONS AROUND BUILDING MATERIALS AND MATRESSES FOR CURBSIDE COLLECTION The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Section 313-1 (Purpose) 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: The Common Council deems it in the best interest of the citizenry of the City of Albany to codify the rules and regulations heretofore promulgated by the Department of General Services providing for the preparation, collection and removal of refuse in the City. Therefore, the purpose of Albany’s waste collection and recycling program is to collect normal weekly generated household trash and recycling. 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. Rules and regulations concerning building materials shall be covered under § 313-8. 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: (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 manageable by (1) person. (2) Loading the debris into the collection vehicles shall take laborers no more than four (4) trips between the debris pile(s) and the refuse collection vehicle. (3) The debris shall be placed curbside of the premise no more than two (2) times per month 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: G. 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. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. (2) All mattresses and bedding must be bagged in heavy-duty plastic bags or hypoallergenic mattress 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. (23) 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. (34) No furnishing, bedding, clothing or other infested material shall be recycled. (45) 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. This ordinance shall take effect 30 days after enactment. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 25TH DAY OF MAY 2023 _____________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Jake Eisland, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: May 3, 2023 Sponsor: Council Members Zamer, Flynn, Keegan, and Romero ORDINANCE 24.61.23 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CODIFYING THE REGULATIONS AROUND BUILDING MATERIALS AND MATRESSES FOR CURBSIDE COLLECTION GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This ordinance will streamline the Albany’s curbside trash collection by codifying the regulatory restrictions placed on the disposal of building materials and bedding. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The department of General Services work to keep the city of Albany clean and healthy through their curbside trash collection program. They have promulgated additional regulations to ensure the safety of the department’s employees, particularly with the disposal of building materials and bedding. However, their lack of presence in the code often leaves individuals unaware of these rules. By codifying them in statute, we will help ensure the safety of our city employees. FISCAL IMPACT None. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Members Keegan, Flynn Romero, and Zamer introduced the following: ORDINANCE 25.61.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 323 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CODIFYING EXEMPTIONS FOR SNOW REMOVAL FROM SIDEWALKS The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Section 323-21 (Snow and ice removal from sidewalks and streets) of Article I (General) of Chapter 323 (Streets and Sidewalks) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is amended to add a new subsection D which reads as follows: D. The commissioner of General Services or their designee is authorized to grant an exemption to the requirements of this section if the request meets the following requirements: (1) The individual is unable to clear the sidewalk in accordance with subsection A of this section due to age, disability, or other non-self-inflicted hardship; (2) There is no one else in the household who is able to clear the sidewalk; (3) The individual has made a reasonable effort to hire a snow removal service but was unable to secure one in time for the snowstorm; or (4) The request has been formally made to the Department of General Services at least 12 hours before the beginning of the snowstorm. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect 30 days after enactment. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 25TH DAY OF MAY 2023 _____________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Jake Eisland, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: May 25, 2023 Sponsor: Council Members Keegan, Flynn Romero, and Zamer ORDINANCE 25.61.23 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 323 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CODIFYING EXEMPTIONS FOR SNOW REMOVAL FROM SIDEWALKS GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This ordinance will formalize a procedure for exemptions for clearing of snow from streets. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Sometimes, individuals are unable to clear the sidewalks of their property due to disability or extenuating circumstances. This system will ensure that DGS will be aware of places sidewalks may not be cleared which can be a risk to pedestrians, FISCAL IMPACT None. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Members Keegan, Flynn Romero, and Zamer introduced the following: ORDINANCE 28.62.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A PERMITING SYSTEM FOR COMMERCIAL HAULERS OF SOLID WASTE The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1 Chapter 313 (Solid Waste) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is amended by adding a new Article VIII, titled Commercial Hauler Permit to read as follows: §313-60 Purpose The Common Council deems it in the best interest of the citizenry of the City of Albany to formalize the permitting system for commercial haulers of refuse. §313-61 Applications for Commercial Hauler Permit A. A commercial hauler shall be required to obtain from the Department of General Services one permit for each vehicle. B. Commercial haulers depositing solid waste at a City of Albany Landfill shall only deposit solid waste collected within the City of Albany in such landfill and must comply with this chapter. C. Application for permit. (1) A commercial hauler applying for said permit(s) shall fill out and submit an application form to the Department of General Services for approval. (2) Each applicant for such permit(s) shall provide the following information on an application form. The applicant shall answer all questions on the permit application and provide any other information required by any applicable law or ordinance or deemed necessary by the Department of General Services to determine the fitness of the applicant. One application form that provides the following information may be used by applicants who are applying for multiple permits. A list attached to the application identifying each vehicle and/or piece of equipment requiring a permit will be required. (a) The name and address of the applicant and of all persons having a financial interest in the business. (b) A brief description of the vehicles intended to be used within the city, including the manufacturer, factory number, type of body (for example, tank, enclosed pickup, packer, van and so forth), weight of the vehicle unladen, maximum load to be carried, and New York State registration number. (c) The location where the vehicle and container are stored or garaged when not in use. (d) The place or places where the applicant shall dispose of the garbage, refuse, rubbish, trash, recyclables or liquid waste collected and the manner of disposal. (e) Proof of financial responsibility in the event of injury to persons or property by reason of the negligent operation of any vehicle used in the business. C. In addition to providing acceptable answers to the information required to be provided on the application form, the following criteria must be met by applicants for a G-1 permit for a vehicle with a gross maximum vehicle weight of 10 tons or more: (1) Applicants for a license shall possess and, upon request of the designated City official, provide a proposed collection route which shall consist of the following: (a) Two hundred paying customers that are residential houses within the town; (b) Forty paying customers that are commercial stops within the town; (c) Two thousand dollars of receivables (on average) for residential business per month in town; or (d) Six thousand five hundred dollars of receivables (on average) for commercial business per month in town. (2) Every vehicle of 10 or more tons gross maximum vehicle weight used for the collection of solid or liquid waste within the City of Albany shall: (a) Have an enclosed, watertight body or suitable provisions for covering the body. (b) Be kept clean, sanitary and in good working order. (c) Have lettering of contrasting color to the background on the sides of the vehicle indicating the company name with lettering at least six inches high. (d) Have both the vehicle's unladen vehicle weight in pounds, its gross maximum vehicle weight in pounds and its capacity in cubic yards, or, in the case of C-Permit vehicles, its capacity in gallons, displayed on the driver's and passenger's side. D. Fee schedule and expiration of permits. (1) The Commissioner of General Services or their designee shall adopt a schedule of fees for solid waste permits issued pursuant to this article (2) Commercial Hauling Permits shall be valid from July 1 to June 30. No extensions shall be permitted, and permits shall expire at the close of the business on the date indicated. The fee shall not be prorated regardless of the date of purchase. E. Procedure for issuance of permits. The commissioner of the Department of General Services may designate an official or an employee of the Department to review applications for permits, to approve or deny the issuance of these permits or to revoke said permit(s). The issuance of a permit(s) may be denied where one or more of the following grounds is found to exist: (1) The applicant has been found to be unfit and unable to properly perform the service proposed and the applicant is unable to provide sufficient or suitable equipment to meet the requirements of the city. (2) The applicant has failed and/or refused, without reasonable cause, to collect and dispose of solid waste, except in a situation where a contract between the permittee and his customer has been lawfully terminated. (3) The applicant has failed to account for or pay any permit or fees due to the City within 60 days of the fee being imposed. (4) The applicant is insolvent or has made a general assignment for the benefit of creditors or has been adjudged bankrupt or a money judgment has been secured against him upon which an execution has been returned wholly or partly satisfied. (5) The applicant has failed to keep and maintain any records required by the City or has refused to allow the inspection thereof. (6) The applicant has violated any of the provisions of this chapter or has failed to comply with any of the requirements stipulated herein. (7) The applicant has ceased to operate as a commercial solid waste collector for which a permit was previously issued. (8) The applicant has made a false statement in his permit application. (9) The applicant has been found to have collected solid waste from outside the City and to have disposed of the same in a public disposal facility with the City. (10) The applicant has been found to have disposed of waste upon the surface of the ground within the City or within the waterways of the City or in a disposal facility not approved for such use by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. (11) The applicant has been found to have violated any of the posted rules pertaining to safe operation of a City-owned landfill. F. With respect to any permit issued by the Department of General Services pursuant to this article, receipt shall be issued with an individual identification number which shall be permanently assigned and displayed on each vehicle. A copy of the receipt shall be kept available within the vehicle for inspection upon demand. G. The permanent permit number shall be printed on the permit. The permit shall be permanently affixed to the window on the driver's side of the vehicle. A new permit may be issued at no cost during the permit period if the original permit becomes illegible or if the vehicle for which it was issued is sold or has its license numbers changed, provided that the original permits are surrendered to the Department of General Services at the time the new permit is issued. §313-62 Revocation of permit. A. A license issued pursuant to this article for the commercial hauling of solid waste may be revoked by the Department of General Services after a hearing where the permit holder was given notice, in writing, served upon the licensee, by mail or otherwise, if the permit holder engaged in one or more of the following: (1) Sixty (60) calendar days have passed since the payment due date set forth on the commercial hauler's billing statement and the commercial hauler has failed to pay in full all of the fees owed to the City pursuant to this chapter. (2) The permit holder has failed to comply with any of the provisions of this article with respect to the collection and disposal of solid waste or that any provision of this article has been violated. (3) The permit holder has made a material misrepresentation upon his application for the permit. (4) The permit holder has violated regulations adopted by the Department of General Services under §313-63. B. A commercial hauler whose permits are revoked shall regain access to the City landfill only after the occurrence of both of the following: (1) The commercial hauler: (a) Has made payment in full of the fees owed to the City pursuant to this chapter; or (b) Has entered into an agreement to pay all of the fees owed to the City pursuant to this chapter and such payment agreement has been accepted by the Department of General Services (2) The commercial hauler has submitted permit applications, paid the required permit amounts and obtained from the Department of General Services new yearly permits pursuant to § 313-61. §313-63 Regulations on Hauling Schedules The Commissioner of General Services may establish rules and regulations necessary to coordinate the dates and geographic areas of permitted hauling schedules. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect 30 days after enactment. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 8TH DAY OF JUNE 2023 _____________________________ Corporation Counsel To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Jake Eisland, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: June 6, 2023 Sponsor: Council Members Keegan, Flynn Romero, and Zamer ORDINANCE 28.62.23 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A PERMITING SYSTEM FOR COMMERCIAL HAULERS OF SOLID WASTE GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This ordinance will create a system for commercial permitting of hauling waste and allow for the Department of General Services to coordinate the time and location of these commercial haulers. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW By allowing the commissioner to coordinate the locations and schedules of these commercial haulers, there will be fewer days in a particular area where trash is left out on the street, creating a cleaner and healthier Albany. FISCAL IMPACT Creating a system of permits for commercial haulers will bring in revenue to the city. AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL Monday, July 17, 2023 The Common Council meets the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. (note: when Monday falls on a legal holiday or day of special observance, the Council meeting is ordinarily moved to the following Thursday). This meeting will be held in the Common Council Chambers in City Hall and live streamed on Facebook. If we experience any technical difficulties on Facebook, the video will be streamed to YouTube. For more information on how to be heard please visit our website. If you wish to speak during the meeting or provide written comments, they must be received by 12noon on the day of the meeting. All comments are memorialized on our Facebook page, website, and are subject to FOIL. ORDER OF BUSINESS: Roll Call Welcome Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Public Hearings Public Comment Period (30 Minutes) Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings Consideration of Local Laws Communications from the Mayor, Department Heads and other City Officials Consideration of Vetoes Presentation of Petitions and Communications Reports of Standing Committees Reports of Ad Hoc Committees Consideration of Ordinances Consideration of Resolutions Additional Public Comment (30 Minutes) Miscellaneous or Unfinished Business Adjournment LOCAL LAWS INTRODUCED I of 2023 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE XV (HOMESTEAD AND NONHOMESTEAD BASE PROPORTIONS) OF CHAPTER 333 (TAXATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXTENDING THE REPEAL DATE OF SUCH ARTICLE 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* 2. Planning Local Law G of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 4 (HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION), PART 13 (PLANNING BOARD OF CITY OF ALBANY), AND PART 35 (BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REDUCING THE SIZE OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE MEMBERS TO THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION, CITY PLANNING BOARD, AND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* 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* 4. Romero Local Law J of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARMENT INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN REALTION TO PROHIBITING THE ALBANY POLICE DEPARMENT FROM PURCHASING, STOCKPILING, AND USING KINETIC ENERGY MUNITIONS *Referred to Public Safety* 5. Romero Local Law K of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARMENT INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PROHIBITING THE ALBANY POLICE DEPARMENT FROM PURCHASING, STOCKPILING, AND USING CHEMICAL WEAPONS *Referred to Public Safety* 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* LOCAL LAWS HELD 7. Zamer Local Law M of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) REDUCING THE SPEED LIMIT OF THE CITY OF ALBANY FROM 30 TO 25 MILES PER HOUR *Referred to Public Safety* 8. Anane Local Law D of 2023 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 5 OF LOCAL LAW 1-2016 IN RELATION TO THE EXPIRATION THEREOF *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 9. Keegan Local Law E of 2023 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING THERETO A NEW ARTICLE XI TO BE ENTITLED “HARASSMENT OF A CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, PUBLIC SERVICE OFFICER, OR TRAFFIC SAFETY AIDE” *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 10. 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* 11. Planning Local Law G of 2023 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 4 (HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION) 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 *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* 12. Zamer Local Law H of 2023 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW PART 41 THERETO CREATING THE CITY OF ALBANY COMMISSION ON MONUMENTS AND PUBLIC ART *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* ORDINANCES INTRODUCED 31.72.23 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 177 FIRST STREET (TAX MAP NUMBER 65.73-5-68) TO MICHAEL LANE 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. Anane Ordinance 5.21.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (LOITERING; DISTURBANCES; DEFACING PROPERTY) OF CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO SIMPLIFYING THE ENFORCEMENT GUIDELINES FOR LOITERING. *Referred to Public Safety* 5. Clarke Ordinance 11.32.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF 64 COLVIN AVENUE, 65 COLVIN AVENUE, 67 COLVIN AVENUE AND 69 COLVIN AVENUE FROM “MIXED-USE COMMUNITY URBAN” (MU-CU) TO “MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER” (MU-NC) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* 6. Clarke Ordinance 12.32.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY REGARDING THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS IN MIXED-USE-NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER DISTRICTS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* ORDINANCES HELD 7. 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* 8. 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* 9. Romero Ordinance 17.42.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CREATING AN INCREASING FEE SCALE AND MODIFYING THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR REPEAT VIOLATIONS OF TRASH AND LITTER PROVISIONS *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment* 10. Kimbrough Ordinance 18.52.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF 27 MAIN STREET FROM “MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER” (MU-NC) TO “LIGHT INDUSTRIAL” (I-1) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* 11. Clarke Ordinance 20.61.23 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE GRANT OF AN EASEMENT OVER A PORTION OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 2 PITCH PINE ROAD (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 41.13-4-1) TO NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A PAD-MOUNTED RECLOSER UNIT AND THE NECESSARY APPURTENANCES THERETO *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* 12. Flynn Ordinance 23.61.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY RESTRICTING ACCESS TO CITY LANDFILL FACILITIES *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment* ORDINANCES HELD 13. Zamer Ordinance 24.61.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CODIFYING THE REGULATIONS AROUND BUILDING MATERIALS AND MATRESSES FOR CURBSIDE COLLECTION *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment* 14. Keegan Ordinance 25.61.23 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AMENDING CHAPTER 323 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CODIFYING EXEMPTIONS FOR SNOW REMOVAL FROM SIDEWALKS *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment* 15. 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* 16. Frederick Ordinance 27.62.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 46.112.22 (AS AMENDED 12/22/2022) WHICH AUTHORIZED CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $2,000,000 AND AUTHORIZED THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $2,000,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (APD – IMPROVEMENTS TO APD FACILITIES) BY INCREASING SUCH AUTHORIZATION TO $3,441,000 *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* 17. Keegan Ordinance 28.62.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A PERMITTING SYSTEM FOR COMMERCIAL HAULERS OF SOLID WASTE *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment* 18. Balarin Ordinance 29.71.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR CANNABIS DISPENSARIES AND CONSUMPTION SITES *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED 78.72.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING CAPITALIZE ALBANY CORPORATION IN ITS APPLICATION TO NEW YORK STATE HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING THE LIBERTY PARK DOWNTOWN STABILIZATION PROJECT 79.72.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE CITY OF ALBANY IN ITS APPLICATION TO NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION’S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING THE WASHINGTON PARK PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN PLAN 80.72.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE DOWNTOWN ALBANY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN ITS APPLICATION TO NEW YORK STATE HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING THE NORTH PEARL STREET TARGET AREA PROJECT 81.72.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE CITY OF ALBANY IN ITS APPLICATION TO NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING A CITYWIDE COMPREHENSIVE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN 82.72.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF PAIGE BARNUM TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS 83.72.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF JELLISA JOSEPH TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS 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* 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 & Family Services* 3. 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 *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment* 4. Balarin Resolution 49.52.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORZING THE CITY TO ACCEPT CONVEYANCE OF THE STATE OWNED PROPERTY AT 327 WASHINGTON AVENUE (TAX MAP NUMBER 65.71-1-55) FROM THE STATE OF NEW YORK FOR PUBLIC PARKING AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING PURPOSES *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* 5. Finance Resolution 54.61.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING A TRANSFER OF BUDGETED FUNDS AND A CHANGE IN THE AUTHORIZED POSITIONS OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY RATE OR SALARY TOTAL *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* 6. Balarin Resolution 67.62.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING JESSICA WILCOX TO THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION, AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD *Referred to PEG Ad Hoc* RESOLUTIONS HELD 7. Balarin Resolution 75.71.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF GLINNESA D. GAILLIARD, ESQ. TO THE CITY OF ALBANY PLANNING BOARD *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* 8. Balarin Resolution 76.71.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF SHADI KHADIVI TO THE CITY OF ALBANY PLANNING BOARD *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* 9. Balarin Resolution 77.71.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF RACHEL BREIDSTER TO THE CITY OF ALBANY PLANNING BOARD *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use*